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Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc (2) White 6s🇯🇵Nichinan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Constructed in 1967, this 12-meter-high white square tower features a Shinto-inspired design. It is located on a cape roughly 5.3 kilometers from the port of Aburatsu and is part of the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The light source, situated 45 meters above sea level, produces two white flashes in a 6-second cycle (Oc(2) W 6s), with a visibility range of 17.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid and is integrated into the landscape of the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc(2) W 6s
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
17.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1967
Heritage Status
Part of Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aburatsu(5.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4876
NGA No.
10804
ARLHS No.
JPN-707

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: white square Shinto-style tower

Location

City
Nichinan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a prominent cape about 10 km north of Aburatsu, on the Nichinan coast, within the Nichinan Kaigan Quasi-National Park, close to the Udo Jingū Shrine.
Latitude
31.6459°
Longitude
131.4678°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Nichinan City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc (2) White 6s — 2 white flashes every 6 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 Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aburatsu at 5.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Uchiumi (6.6 NM N), Meitsu (7.5 NM SW), Tonoura (9 NM SSW), Aoshima (9.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nichinan 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 Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Nichinan 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 Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nichinan 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.