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Matsuga Hana Lighthouse

F White🇯🇵Kamiamakusa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Matsuga Hana Lighthouse

Matsuga Hana Lighthouse was established and first lit in 1985. The structure is a 11-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower covered with white tile. Its focal height is 15 meters above sea level. The light emits a continuous white flash. This lighthouse is situated on a promontory on the east side of Ōdo, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It illuminates a beacon on a shoal located to the southeast. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels around a shoal to the southeast of Ōdo, enhancing maritime safety in the area.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Year Built
1985

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, covered with white tile

Location

City
Kamiamakusa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kumamoto Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a promontory on the east side of Ōdo, illuminating a beacon on a shoal to the southeast.
Latitude
32.3829°
Longitude
130.3802°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanasoko(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5138.9
NGA No.
11269
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Matsuga Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Matsuga Hana displays the characteristic F White. 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 Matsuga Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Matsuga Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tanasoko at 2.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Himedo (3.7 NM NNE), Nagame (4.5 NM NNE), TAURA (6.5 NM ESE), Shimotsuura (7.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Matsuga Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Matsuga 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 Matsuga Hana Lighthouse?+
Matsuga 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 Matsuga Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Matsuga 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.