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Maese Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇯🇵Minamikyushu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Maese Hana Lighthouse

Built in 1957, Maese Hana is a 9.5-meter white concrete post situated on a square, single-story equipment shelter. This lighthouse stands on a promontory near Eiokawa in Kagoshima Prefecture. Its light emits a white flash every four seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Makurazaki, 6.5 kilometers away. This post serves as an active aid to navigation in the region.

Why it matters: Maese Hana guides vessels around the promontory near Eiokawa, helping to prevent groundings and ensuring safe passage along this coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9.5m white concrete post rising from a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

Location

City
Minamikyushu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
on a promontory near Eiokawa
Latitude
31.2492°
Longitude
130.4126°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Makurazaki(6.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4819
ARLHS No.
JPN-2059
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Maese Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Maese Hana displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Maese Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Maese Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Seigaura at 0.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Matsugaura (1.1 NM W), Higashishioya (1.5 NM W), Nishishioya (2.3 NM W), Taniyama (5.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Maese Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Maese Hana 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 Maese Hana Lighthouse?+
Maese Hana 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 Maese Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Maese Hana 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.