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Nobushi Kō Lighthouse

🇯🇵Tokyo, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nobushi Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: Nobusi

The Nobushi Kō lighthouse is an 11-meter tall octagonal concrete tower with a gallery. It is painted red and stands 14 meters above sea level. Situated near the port of Shikinejima, it is 0.1 km away. The lighthouse guides vessels with a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. Its site is accessible to the public, though climbing the tower is not permitted. The lighthouse has been operational since its establishment.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the safe navigation of vessels entering and departing Nobushi Port, serving as a recognizable landmark for mariners.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Tokyo
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Oshima Subprefecture
Sea Region
Nobushi Port, Japan
Latitude
34.3348°
Longitude
139.2161°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shikinejima(0.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-424

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Nobushi Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nobushi Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Toshima/Tokyo at 11.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Shimoda, Shizuoka (23.8 NM NNW), Inatori (27.7 NM NNW), Nishitokyo (28.6 NM NNE), Okada (28.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nobushi Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nobushi Kō 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 Nobushi Kō Lighthouse?+
Nobushi Kō 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 Nobushi Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nobushi Kō 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.