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Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇯🇵Kunigami, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1961, stands 11 meters tall on the wild, mountainous northeastern tip of Okinawa. Its white cylindrical tower is centered on a one-story concrete equipment building. The light emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 21.5 nautical miles. The structure underwent restoration in 2019. It is situated on the west side of the island's northernmost point, approximately 14.1 kilometers from the nearest port of Shioya, Okinawa.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns mariners rounding Okinawa's northernmost point, an area characterized by its abrupt land meeting the sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
71m
Geographic Range
21.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

Significant events: restoration in 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shioya, Okinawa(14.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M4763
NGA No.
13264
ARLHS No.
JPN-100

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An 11m white concrete post, centered on a one-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Kunigami
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Okinawa Prefecture
Sea Region
wild and mountainous northeastern tip of Okinawa, on the west side of the northern tip of Okinawa
Latitude
26.8671°
Longitude
128.2475°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kunigami Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kouri at 16.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Kada (16.2 NM WNW), Nakada (16.3 NM WNW), Uchihana (17.1 NM WNW), Unten (17.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kunigami 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.
How can I track vessels near Kunigami Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kunigami 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.