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Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇯🇵Nagasaki Area, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse

Shimabara Kunisaki is an operational lighthouse in the Nagasaki Area, Japan. Its tower displays alternating white and red bands. The structure itself consists of a red tower situated atop a white bollard. This light has a focal height of 15 meters and emits a white light. The characteristic is a single white flash every 3 seconds.

Why it matters: This light provides a geographic range of 8 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Nagasaki Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
32.6891°
Longitude
130.1270°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
white and red

Structure: Red structure, on white bollard

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5187.55
NGA No.
11729
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse at night?+
Shimabara Kunisaki displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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 Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kuchinotsu at 6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tayui (7.7 NM WNW), Futae (8.6 NM S), Oniike (9.1 NM SSE), Mogi (10.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shimabara Kunisaki 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 Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse?+
Shimabara Kunisaki 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 Shimabara Kunisaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shimabara Kunisaki 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.