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Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse

Also known as: #Kii Hino Misaki

Located at Hino Misaki on the Kii Peninsula near Hidaka, this round cylindrical concrete tower stands 14 meters tall. Built in 1951 and painted white, it features a lantern and gallery, connected to a 1-story concrete equipment structure. Its original 1895 structure was lost during a 1945 U.S. air attack. The 1951 replacement served as a navigation marker until its removal in 2017. The closest port, Ubuyu, is 1.7 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: The destruction of the first lighthouse in 1945 and its 1951 replacement underscore the need for this marker to ensure safe navigation near the Hino Misaki cape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1951

Significant events: First lighthouse destroyed by U.S. air raid in 1945, replaced in 1951, demolished in 2017

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ubuyu(1.7 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Hidaka
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Hino Misaki, Kii region, Japan
Latitude
33.8818°
Longitude
135.0611°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ubuyu at 2.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Gobo Wakayama (4.4 NM E), Hidaka (4.5 NM E), Yura, Yamaguchi (4.5 NM NNE), Yura, Wakayama (5.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kii Hino Misaki 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 Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse?+
Kii Hino Misaki 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 Kii Hino Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kii Hino Misaki 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.