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Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse

F White 6s🇯🇵Ichikikushikino, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse

This square white concrete tower, built in 2014, stands 7 meters tall with its light positioned 15 meters above the water. The light is a continuous white flash shown through a square window. It is located at the foot of the south breakwater in Kushikino, Japan, illuminating a reef to the south. The light was formerly mounted on the Naga Saki lighthouse. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels entering and exiting Kushikino harbor by illuminating a hazardous reef 700 meters to the south of the breakwater, preventing groundings in a busy port approach.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2014

Significant events: Light formerly mounted on Naga Saki lighthouse

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: square white concrete tower; the light is shown through a square window

Location

City
Ichikikushikino
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the foot of the south breakwater of Kushikino, illuminating a reef to the south.
Latitude
31.7079°
Longitude
130.2591°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kushikino(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M5087
NGA No.
11124
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse at night?+
Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se displays the characteristic F 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 Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ichikikushikino at 0.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Hashima (3.9 NM NW), Muta, Nagasaki (6.5 NM N), Satsumasendai (8.3 NM N), Satsumasendai (8.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se 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 Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse?+
Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se 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 Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kushikino Kō Mitsu Se 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.