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Nushima Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇯🇵Seto Naikai Eastern - Kii Suido, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nushima Lighthouse

Also known as: NU SHIMA

The Nushima Lighthouse is a white tower standing 133 meters tall. Its focal height matches the tower's height at 133 meters. This structure emits a white flashing light. The lighthouse is located in the Seto Naikai Eastern - Kii Suido region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 28 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
133m
Light Range
20NM (37.0 km)
Geographic Range
28NM

Location

City
Seto Naikai Eastern - Kii Suido
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.1681°
Longitude
134.8285°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
133m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5570
NGA No.
7184
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Nushima Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 133 meters and a nominal range of 20 nautical miles (approximately 37.0 km), Nushima is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Nushima Lighthouse at night?+
Nushima displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.
Which ports and harbors does Nushima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nushima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Naruto at 10.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Awazu (10.8 NM W), Imagire (11.6 NM WSW), Tokushima (14.1 NM WSW), Komatsushima (14.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nushima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nushima 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 Nushima Lighthouse?+
Nushima 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 Nushima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nushima 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.