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Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse

F White🇯🇵Nobeoka, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse

This square concrete tower stands 6 meters high and is painted white. It is built on concrete piles set into a cliff face at the entrance to the Gokase River. The light emanates from a square window, guiding vessels past the end of the north breakwater. The structure is located on the east side of Nobeoka, Japan, near coastal highway 212 and at the base of a mountain. Its focal height is 64 meters, providing a geographic range of 20.6 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light is essential for mariners entering the Gokase River, clearly marking the end of the north breakwater to ensure safe passage into Nobeoka's port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
20.6NM

Location

City
Nobeoka
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the entrance to the Gokase River in Nobeoka, Japan, just above coastal highway 212 at the foot of a mountain on the east side of the city. It illuminates the end of the north breakwater.
Latitude
32.5909°
Longitude
131.7258°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nobeoka(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M4902.4.
USCG No.
JCG-6770

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 6m square concrete enclosure supported by concrete piles, set into a cliff. The entire structure is white, and the light is shown through a square window.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse at night?+
Nobeoka Kō Entrance displays the characteristic F White. 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 Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nobeoka at 1.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Nobeokashinko (4.9 NM SSW), Kumanoe (5.7 NM NNE), Shimanoura (6.3 NM NE), Hirai (9.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nobeoka Kō Entrance 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 Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse?+
Nobeoka Kō Entrance 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 Nobeoka Kō Entrance Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nobeoka Kō Entrance 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.