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Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green 6s🇯🇵Nakatane, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse

This square white concrete tower, standing 7 meters tall, is situated on a rocky pinnacle about 800 meters southwest of Kumano harbor. With a focal height of 28 meters, it emits a directional light in white, red, and green. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. It is operational and located in Nakatane, within Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The nearest port is Masuda, Kagoshima, 6.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light is indispensable for guiding vessels safely into and out of Kumano harbor, delineating specific channels and warning of potential hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F W R G (directional)
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Location

City
Nakatane
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
rocky pinnacle about 800 m southwest of Kumano harbor
Latitude
30.4566°
Longitude
130.9606°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square white concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Masuda, Kagoshima(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M4800.6
NGA No.
13040
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse at night?+
Kumano Kō Directional displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green 6s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimama at 5.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Kadokura (8 NM SSW), Hamatsuwaki (8.8 NM N), Suwa (8.8 NM N), Makigawa (10.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kumano Kō Directional 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 Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse?+
Kumano Kō Directional 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 Kumano Kō Directional Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kumano Kō Directional 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.