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Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Kushimoto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse

Also known as: Kushimoto Shinko (Kushimoto Northeast Breakwater)

Kushimoto Shinko is a white cylindrical concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall, situated on the south breakwater of a small boat harbor. Rising from a one-story equipment building, its focal plane is 11 meters above sea level. The light emits a single green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. It marks the entrance to the harbor, located northeast of the main port of Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels into the small boat harbor, marking the safe channel directly off the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Kushimoto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
south breakwater of a small boat harbor, northeast of the main harbor of Kushimoto
Latitude
33.4750°
Longitude
135.7854°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kushimoto(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M5996.2
NGA No.
6736

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: concrete post rising from a 1-story equipment building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse at night?+
Kushimoto Shinko displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KUSHIMOTO at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Fukuro (0.7 NM WNW), Sue (2.6 NM ESE), Katsuura, Wakayama (12.1 NM NE), SHIMOJI (15.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kushimoto Shinko 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 Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse?+
Kushimoto Shinko 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 Kushimoto Shinko Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kushimoto Shinko 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.