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Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇯🇵Fukuoka, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1962, stands 9 meters tall on a 1-story equipment building. Its focal height reaches 78 meters, providing a geographic range of 22.4 nautical miles. The cylindrical tower emits a white flash every six seconds. Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, this navigational aid is situated on the Nishima Misaki cape, approximately 7.9 kilometers from the nearest port, Hakata. The lighthouse's construction material is concrete.

Why it matters: The lighthouse offers a consistent white flash every six seconds, aiding vessels in pinpointing their position along the coast and navigating safely around the Nishima Misaki cape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
78m
Geographic Range
22.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hakata(7.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M5271
ARLHS No.
JPN-420

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a 1-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Fukuoka
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki, Japan
Latitude
33.6665°
Longitude
130.2101°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse at night?+
Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kafuri at 7.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Hakata (7.9 NM ESE), Hakata/Fukuoka (8.6 NM ESE), Koza (10.3 NM ESE), Kasuya (14 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki 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 Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse?+
Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki 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 Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nishima (Nishinoura, Nisinoura) Misaki 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.