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Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇯🇵Chibu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse

Also known as: Mikoshi Hana (Mikoshibana)

This concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on a promontory approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Chiburi harbor. Its semielliptical tower is painted white and features a gallery, with the light emitted through a window. The focal height of the light is 55 meters, providing a geographic range of 19.4 nautical miles. It emits a single white flash every 4 seconds. The site is open to the public, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse assists navigation by projecting its beam onto a separate beacon situated on a nearby reef, thereby highlighting this underwater hazard to mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
55m
Geographic Range
19.4NM

Location

City
Chibu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Shimane Prefecture
Sea Region
A promontory about 3 km southwest of Chiburi harbor, marking a nearby reef.
Latitude
36.0026°
Longitude
133.0294°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kurii(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7323.22.
ARLHS No.
JPN-011

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: semielliptical concrete tower with gallery; the light is shown through a window

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Mikoshi 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 Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kurii at 1.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Hashi (4.4 NM N), Minami (5.3 NM NE), Urago (5.6 NM NNW), Yura, Hyogo (5.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mikoshi 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 Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse?+
Mikoshi 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 Mikoshi Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mikoshi 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.