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Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc Red 8s🇯🇵Kushimoto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, standing 8.5 meters tall, was first lit in 1932. Its structure consists of a red concrete post rising from a one-story equipment building. Situated on a rocky point at the river entrance to Koza, it is located just a few feet from the coastal highway. The light emits a red occulting signal every 8 seconds, with a focal height of 11 meters and a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into the Koza River, guiding local fishing and coastal vessels. It also serves as a visible landmark from the coastal highway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc R 8s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1932

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Kushimoto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
on a rocky point on the east side of the river entrance at Koza, just a few feet off the coastal highway
Latitude
33.5143°
Longitude
135.8286°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Koza(0.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kushimoto Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc Red 8s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KUSHIMOTO at 3.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Sue (3.5 NM S), Fukuro (3.6 NM SW), Katsuura, Wakayama (8.9 NM NE), Shingu (12.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kushimoto 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.
What shipping routes pass near Kushimoto Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kushimoto Town Lighthouses 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 Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kushimoto 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.