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Oteisi Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇯🇵Matsuura, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oteisi Hana Lighthouse

Oteisi Hana lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower standing 6.5 meters tall. Its light is positioned 9 meters above sea level and emits a single white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the tip of a promontory on the south side of Takashima island, part of the northeastern Matsuura region. Takashima is connected to the mainland via highway 190, but access to the lighthouse site is typically by boat. The grounds are open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southern tip of Takashima island, providing guidance for vessels in the Matsuura area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Matsuura
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the tip of a promontory on the south side of Takashima, a large island in northeastern Matsuura. The island is accessible by a bridge on highway 190.
Latitude
33.4149°
Longitude
129.7578°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hoshika(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5254.86
NGA No.
12104
ARLHS No.
JPN-2254

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oteisi Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Oteisi Hana displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Oteisi Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oteisi Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fukushima, Nagasaki at 4.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tabira (9.6 NM WSW), Tobo (9.7 NM ENE), Emukae (9.7 NM SW), Imari (10.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oteisi Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oteisi Hana 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 Oteisi Hana Lighthouse?+
Oteisi Hana 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 Oteisi Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oteisi Hana 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.