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Satsuma Lighthouse

🇯🇵Ibusuki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Satsuma Lighthouse

Also known as: Satsuma (Satuma) Nagasaki Hana (Nagasakibana)

The Satsuma lighthouse, a cylindrical concrete tower, was built in 1957. Standing 11 meters tall with a focal height of 21 meters, it emits a light visible for 13.4 nautical miles. The structure comprises a round concrete tower affixed to a single-story square concrete equipment room. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Yamagawa, 4.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The Satsuma lighthouse aids navigation in the Kagoshima Prefecture, supporting local fishing fleets and commercial traffic.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Ibusuki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Latitude
31.1570°
Longitude
130.5873°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yamagawa(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M4819.5
ARLHS No.
JPN-544
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Satsuma Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Satsuma Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yamagawa at 3.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Ibusuki (6.1 NM NNE), Miyagahama (7.6 NM NNE), Uomi (7.7 NM NNE), Nejime (9.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Satsuma Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Satsuma 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 Satsuma Lighthouse?+
Satsuma 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 Satsuma Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Satsuma 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.