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Naka Se Lighthouse

Fl Red 8s🇯🇵Naruto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Naka Se Lighthouse

Also known as: Naka Se (Nakase)

Naka Se lighthouse, built in 1946, is a red, cylindrical concrete tower standing 10 meters tall. Mounted on a concrete pier, it is situated on a rocky shoal at the entrance to Muya harbor. The light displays a single red flash every 8 seconds and has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Awazu, located 2.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the entrance to Muya harbor, warning them of the rocky shoal it marks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl R 8s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1946

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, mounted on a round concrete pier

Location

City
Naruto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Tokushima Prefecture
Sea Region
rocky shoal in the entrance to Muya harbor
Latitude
34.1805°
Longitude
134.6275°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Awazu(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M5552
NGA No.
7148
ARLHS No.
JPN-455
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Naka Se Lighthouse at night?+
Naka Se displays the characteristic Fl Red 8s. 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 red 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 Naruto at 0.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Awazu (2.2 NM SSW), Imagire (4.3 NM SSW), Orino (7.6 NM WNW), Tokushima (8.1 NM SSW). 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.