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Naka Se Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 5s🇯🇵Satsumasendai, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Naka Se Lighthouse

This concrete tower, built in 1955, stands 17.5 meters tall on a solitary rock. It is painted black with a single red horizontal band, featuring a conical base and double galleries atop its cylindrical structure. The lighthouse emits a white light with two flashes every 5 seconds from a focal height of 19 meters. Situated about halfway between the mainland and Sato Saki, it is anchored by a round concrete pier on a rock exposed to the sea. The nearest port, Satsumasendai, is 7.7 kilometers away. The site is not open to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for marking the isolated rock hazard located between the mainland and Sato Saki, ensuring safe passage for vessels in this coastal region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1955

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Satsumasendai(7.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M5093
NGA No.
11148
USCG No.
JCG-6572

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with double galleries and a conical base, centered on a round concrete pier

Location

City
Satsumasendai
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on an isolated rock about halfway between the mainland and Sato Saki.
Latitude
31.8527°
Longitude
130.0466°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Naka Se Lighthouse at night?+
Naka Se displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 5s — 2 white flashes every 5 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Naka Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Naka Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Satsumasendai at 7.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Satsumasendai (9.4 NM E), Nakakoshiki (9.5 NM W), Nishikata (9.6 NM ENE), Shikata (9.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Naka Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Naka Se 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 Naka Se Lighthouse?+
Naka Se 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 Naka Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Naka Se 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.