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Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇯🇵Kihoku, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Kihoku Town Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower, 9 meters high, built in 1973. It stands on a rock at the eastern entrance to Nagashima Wan. The structure features a gallery and an hourglass shape. Its focal height reaches 21 meters, and it emits a red light with two flashes every six seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The nearest port, Nagashima, is located 1.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels entering Nagashima Wan, serving as a clear navigational aid at the harbor's entrance. Its white tower displaying a red light characteristic is a rare configuration among Japanese lighthouses.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1973

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nagashima(1.3 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1845

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped white concrete tower with gallery

Location

City
Kihoku
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a rock on the east side of the entrance to Nagashima Wan.
Latitude
34.1862°
Longitude
136.3583°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kihoku Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nagashima at 1.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Nishiki (2.4 NM NE), Hikimoto (7.3 NM SW), Yoshizu (9.1 NM NE), Owase (10 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kihoku Town Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.