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Moroyose Lighthouse

F White 4s🇯🇵Shin-onsen, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Moroyose Lighthouse

Also known as: Moroyose (Hiyori Yama, Hiwayama)

Constructed in 1986, this lighthouse features a round cylindrical concrete tower painted white. It stands 9 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 23 meters. The light emits a continuous white signal, designed to illuminate a nearby reef. This station is situated on the heights above the harbor of Moroyose, within the Hyogo Prefecture. The general purpose light previously operated here was deactivated in 2011. The lighthouse is located about 1.1 kilometers from the nearest port, Hamasaka.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for local maritime safety, specifically by casting a continuous white spotlight onto a dangerous reef near the Moroyose harbor entrance. Its unique function as a dedicated reef illuminator, rather than a general navigation light, directly mitigates a specific hazard for vessels maneuvering in and out of the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986

Significant events: general purpose light deactivated in 2011

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamasaka(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M7283.6
NGA No.
2332

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

Location

City
Shin-onsen
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
on the heights above the harbor of Moroyose, illuminates a nearby reef
Latitude
35.6233°
Longitude
134.4282°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Moroyose Lighthouse at night?+
Moroyose displays the characteristic F 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 Moroyose Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Moroyose Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamasaka at 1.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Tajiri, Tottori (5.7 NM WSW), Shibayama (11.6 NM E), Tottori (12.5 NM WSW), Yasugi (13.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Moroyose Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Moroyose 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 Moroyose Lighthouse?+
Moroyose 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 Moroyose Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Moroyose 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.