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Shinoshima Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Minamichita, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shinoshima Lighthouse

Also known as: Shinoshima (Shinojima, Sinosima) Kō (North Breakwater)

Shinoshima Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 9 meters tall, with the light positioned 12 meters above sea level. Its structure includes a flared top and is attached to a small equipment shelter. The lighthouse emits a red flash every three seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. It is situated near the port of Shinojima, just 0.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local navigation, guiding fishing boats and small vessels through the coastal waters around Shinoshima Island. Its light helps mariners identify safe channels and avoid hazards in an area with numerous small islands and varied depths.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Minamichita
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Latitude
34.6855°
Longitude
137.0043°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shinojima(0.1 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with a flared top, attached to a small equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shinoshima Lighthouse at night?+
Shinoshima displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Shinoshima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shinoshima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Morozaki at 1.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Toyohama, Aichi (3.6 NM WNW), Fukue, Aichi (5.8 NM ESE), Kowa (6.2 NM NW), Yoshida, Aichi (7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shinoshima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shinoshima 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 Shinoshima Lighthouse?+
Shinoshima 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 Shinoshima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shinoshima 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.