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Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse

F White 5s🇯🇵Nagato, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse was established in 1976 on the north side of Yuya Bay in Nagato City. The structure is an 11-meter concrete post with a square lantern room, painted white. It emits a continuous white light with a geographic range of 24.3 nautical miles. The light is situated about 1 kilometer east of the Tawara Shima lighthouse. The lighthouse illuminates the Funa Se reef, a submerged hazard.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels about the Funa Se reef, an underwater obstruction, and helps define safe passage within Yuya Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
95m
Geographic Range
24.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: An 11m concrete post with a large, square lantern room, painted white.

Location

City
Nagato
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
North side of Yuya Bay, illuminating the Funa Se reef, about 1 km east of the Tawara Shima lighthouse.
Latitude
34.3900°
Longitude
130.9406°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsunoshima(4.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M7394.2
NGA No.
1596
ARLHS No.
JPN-766
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Nagato City Lighthouses displays the characteristic F White 5s. 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 Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Awano at 2.5 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tsunoshima (4.5 NM WSW), Kottoi (4.9 NM SSW), Fukawa (11.9 NM E), Kogushi, Yamaguchi (12.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nagato City Lighthouses 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 Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Nagato City Lighthouses 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 Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nagato City Lighthouses 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.