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Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Izumiotsu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 16 meters tall, with its lantern and gallery at a focal height of 18 meters. It is situated at the northeast corner of a large new wharf area at Senboku, constructed on reclaimed land. The lighthouse provides a red flash every three seconds, visible for 12.7 nautical miles. It is located about 5 kilometers north of Kishiwada and 1.1 kilometers from the nearest port, Senboku. Access to the structure and its surroundings is restricted due to its operational nature.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the northeast corner of the Senboku Wharf area, guiding commercial vessels and preventing groundings within the newly developed port facilities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Izumiotsu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Osaka Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the northeast corner of a large new wharf area constructed on fill at Senboku, about 5 km north of Kishiwada.
Latitude
34.5329°
Longitude
135.3782°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Senboku(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M5953.6
NGA No.
7272
USCG No.
JCG-3529
ARLHS No.
JPN-1928
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Tadaoka Town Lighthouses 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 Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sakai at 1.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Sakaisenboku (2.9 NM ENE), Hannan (4.2 NM SSW), KAIZUKA (4.7 NM SSW), Osaka, Tottori (7.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tadaoka Town 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 Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Tadaoka Town 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 Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tadaoka Town 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.