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Kii Myazakino Hana Lighthouse

Oc White 8s🇯🇵Arida, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kii Myazakino Hana Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, completed in 1966, is covered in white ceramic tile. It stands 8.5 meters tall on a promontory projecting into the Kii Strait. The light is situated 81 meters above sea level, offering a geographic range of 22.8 nautical miles. Its characteristic is a single white flash every 8 seconds. The lighthouse is located on a sharp, forested point southwest of Arida.

Why it matters: The Kii Myazakino Hana lighthouse provides guidance within the Kii Strait, a significant shipping route.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc W 8s
Focal Height
81m
Geographic Range
22.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white ceramic tile
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered with white ceramic tile

Location

City
Arida
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Tip of a sharp, forested promontory projecting into the Kii Strait, southwest of Arida
Latitude
34.0741°
Longitude
135.0800°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shimotsu(3.5 km)
NGA No.
3319
ARLHS No.
JPN-256
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kii Myazakino Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Kii Myazakino Hana displays the characteristic Oc White 8s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kii Myazakino Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kii Myazakino Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimotsu at 3.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Yuasahiro (5.1 NM ESE), Yura, Wakayama (7 NM S), Yura, Yamaguchi (7.5 NM S), Kainan (8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kii Myazakino Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kii Myazakino Hana 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 Myazakino Hana Lighthouse?+
Kii Myazakino Hana 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 Myazakino Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kii Myazakino Hana 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.