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Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Yakushima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse

Also known as: Tanisaki Hana (Onoaida)

Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse, built of concrete, is a white cylindrical tower with red trim standing 9.5 meters tall. Its light flashes white once every 5 seconds, visible for nearly 19 nautical miles. Located on a bluff near Yaku on the south shore of Yakushima, it first became operational in 1973. The lighthouse structure features a hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Yudomari, is 4.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for maritime safety along Yakushima's southern coast, helping vessels navigate the waters near the island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
51m
Geographic Range
18.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1973

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with gallery

Location

City
Yakushima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
on a bluff near Yaku, on the south shore of Yakushima
Latitude
30.2325°
Longitude
130.5561°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yudomari(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4791.2
NGA No.
13048
USCG No.
JCG-6917
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Tanisaki Hana displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Onoaida at 0.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Tainokawa (2.1 NM ENE), Yudomari (4.2 NM W), Kurio (7.4 NM WNW), Tabu (10.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanisaki Hana 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 Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse?+
Tanisaki Hana 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 Tanisaki Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanisaki Hana 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.