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Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇯🇵Shunan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Tokuyama

This lighthouse is a white, cylindrical stone tower measuring 10.5 meters in height, topped with a lantern and gallery. Its focal plane reaches 23 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash every 12 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The structure is located in Shūnan City within Japan's Yamaguchi Prefecture. The nearest port, Tonda, lies 3.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This aid to navigation is important for vessels navigating the waters near Shūnan City, assisting passage to and from the local port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Shunan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Shūnan (Tokuyama) City, Japan.
Latitude
33.9837°
Longitude
131.7527°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tonda(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M5400
ARLHS No.
JPN-1620
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Shūnan City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tonda at 3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Tokuyamakudamatsu (4 NM NNE), Tokuyama (4.4 NM NE), Kudamatsu (4.9 NM ENE), Tajiri (8.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shūnan City Lighthouses 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 Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Shūnan City Lighthouses 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 Shūnan City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shūnan City Lighthouses 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.