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Nagao Hana Lighthouse

Fl W 8s🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nagao Hana Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands on Southwestern Honshū, a round fiberglass tower standing 13 meters tall. The structure is painted white with distinct red bands. Its light emits a white flash every 8 seconds. The focal height reaches 68 meters, providing a geographic range of 21 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 8s
Focal Height
68m
Geographic Range
21NM

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.5370°
Longitude
134.0080°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass tower, red banded; 13

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7289
NGA No.
2256
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nagao Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Nagao Hana displays the characteristic Fl W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Nagao Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nagao Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tottori at 9.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Tajiri, Tottori (15.5 NM ENE), Hamasaka (22.2 NM ENE), Shibayama (32.8 NM ENE), Mihonoseki (34.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nagao Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nagao 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 Nagao Hana Lighthouse?+
Nagao 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 Nagao Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nagao 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.