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Oshimawashi Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 10s🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oshimawashi Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 13 meters tall on the northernmost tip of the Oumi Peninsula. The round, fiberglass tower is painted white with red bands. Its light emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. The focal plane is 160 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. It is operational and serves the waters off Southwestern Honshū.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
160m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.5524°
Longitude
135.5001°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass column, red banded; 13

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7255
NGA No.
2540
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oshimawashi Lighthouse at night?+
Oshimawashi displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 10s — 2 white flashes 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 Oshimawashi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oshimawashi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Uchiura, Fukui at 1.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Tsuchiura (2.1 NM S), Maizuru (8.2 NM WSW), Obama, Fukui (10.3 NM ESE), Ine (12.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oshimawashi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oshimawashi 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 Oshimawashi Lighthouse?+
Oshimawashi 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 Oshimawashi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oshimawashi 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.