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Shibushi Kō Lighthouse

F Green 5s🇯🇵Shibushi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shibushi Kō Lighthouse

This 10-meter cylindrical concrete tower, painted white, was built and first lit in 1930. It is centered on a single-story concrete equipment room and stands on a hexagonal concrete base. Located at the end of the west breakwater for the Shibushi small boat harbor, it guides vessels into Shibushi Bay. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every five seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding local fishing boats and other small craft safely into the traditional harbor of Shibushi and the sheltered waters of Shibushi Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F.Fl G 5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1930

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 10m cylindrical concrete post, painted white, centered on a 1-story concrete equipment room and mounted on a hexagonal concrete base.

Location

City
Shibushi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
at the end of the west breakwater of the traditional small boat harbor of Shibushi, at the northern end of Shibushi Bay
Latitude
31.4744°
Longitude
131.1086°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shibushi(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4842
NGA No.
10896
ARLHS No.
JPN-2074
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shibushi Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Shibushi Kō displays the characteristic F Green 5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Shibushi Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shibushi Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shibushi at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Fukushima, Miyazaki (5.6 NM E), Hami (8.2 NM SSW), Kuroi (10.8 NM ESE), Uchinoura (11.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shibushi Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shibushi 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 Shibushi Kō Lighthouse?+
Shibushi 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 Shibushi Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shibushi 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.