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Minega Saki Lighthouse

🇯🇵Minamisatsuma, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Minega Saki Lighthouse

Minega Saki, a cylindrical concrete tower 8.5 meters high, was erected in 1971. The tower was connected to a square, single-story concrete building housing equipment. Located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, near Minamisatsuma, the structure was demolished after its light was deactivated in November 2018. The site is accessible, but the tower itself is not open to visitors. Its NGA list number is M5080 and its Admiralty number is M5080.

Why it matters: This marker assisted vessels navigating the waters near a rocky point, north of Bōno Misaki.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Minamisatsuma
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
on a rugged promontory about 3 km north of Bōno Misaki
Latitude
31.2708°
Longitude
130.2144°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Makurazaki(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M5080
NGA No.
M5080
ARLHS No.
JPN-355

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: Inactive since 2018, light deactivated November 2018, later demolished

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Minega Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Minega Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Makurazaki at 4.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Hirasaki (4.5 NM N), Taniyama (5.3 NM E), Nishishioya (8 NM E), Higashishioya (8.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Minega Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Minega Saki 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 Minega Saki Lighthouse?+
Minega Saki 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 Minega Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Minega Saki 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.