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Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 8s🇯🇵Fukuyama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse

Also known as: Kurikuwazowai (Kurikuwa Zowai)

This green, cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 7 meters tall on a concrete pier, marking a reef near the waterfront of Tsuneishi harbor in Fukuyama, Japan. Its focal height reaches 9.5 meters, casting a green light visible for 10.2 nautical miles. The light emits a single green flash every 8 seconds. Constructed from concrete, the tower's design is a round cylinder mounted on a pier. It is located 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port, Tsuneishi.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a unique signal, essential for safe navigation into and out of Tsuneishi harbor by warning mariners of the reef.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl G 8s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Fukuyama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Sea Region
reef just off the waterfront of Tsuneishi harbor
Latitude
34.3823°
Longitude
133.2925°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, mounted on a concrete pier

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsuneishi(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M5726
NGA No.
8440
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse at night?+
Kurikuwazowai displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 8s — 2 green flashes every 8 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tsuneishi at 0.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Yokota, Hiroshima (1.7 NM S), OnomichiItozaki (5.8 NM WNW), Itozaki (6.2 NM W), Nomi (6.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kurikuwazowai 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 Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse?+
Kurikuwazowai 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 Kurikuwazowai Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kurikuwazowai 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.