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Taka Sone Lighthouse

Fl Red 8s🇯🇵Komatsushima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taka Sone Lighthouse

The Taka Sone lighthouse consists of a cylindrical concrete tower standing 10 meters tall, mounted on a round pier. Its structure is painted red. Situated on a reef about 300 meters off a promontory in Komiko, south of Komatsushima city, it provides a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The light emits a single red flash every 8 seconds. This station is located approximately 0.8 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns mariners of a submerged reef and aids navigation for vessels approaching or departing the port of Komatsushima.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl R 8s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Komatsushima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Tokushima Prefecture
Sea Region
A reef about 300 m off a promontory in Komiko, on the south side of Komatsushima.
Latitude
34.0179°
Longitude
134.6034°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower mounted on a round pier

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Komatsushima(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M5562
NGA No.
7108
ARLHS No.
JPN-2538
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taka Sone Lighthouse at night?+
Taka Sone displays the characteristic Fl Red 8s. 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 Taka Sone Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taka Sone Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Komatsushima at 1.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tokushima (2.2 NM NNW), Imagire (5.6 NM N), Tomioka, Tokushima (6.5 NM SE), Awazu (7.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taka Sone Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taka Sone 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 Taka Sone Lighthouse?+
Taka Sone 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 Taka Sone Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taka Sone 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.