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Tera Shima Lighthouse

Fl White/Red 3s🇯🇵Uki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tera Shima Lighthouse

Constructed in 1898, the Tera Shima Lighthouse is an 11-meter cylindrical, tapered stone tower. Painted white, it includes a lantern and gallery. Its light flashes white or red every 3 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse sits about 1.1 kilometers from the port of Misumi, off the northeastern coast of an island in the Misumi Strait, roughly 2.5 kilometers south of Uki. Visitors may access the site, though climbing the tower is not permitted.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the entrance to the Misumi port and serves as a navigation aid within the Yatsushiro Bay approach. Its flashing white and red light assists vessels navigating the waters of the Misumi Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl WR 3s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1898

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

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

Location

City
Uki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kumamoto Prefecture
Sea Region
Yatsushiro Bay, off the northeastern tip of an island in the Misumi Strait, about 2.5 km south of the city.
Latitude
32.5949°
Longitude
130.4742°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Misumi, Kumamoto(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M5164
NGA No.
11552
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tera Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Tera Shima displays the characteristic Fl White/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 white/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tera Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tera Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aizu, Kumamoto at 0.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Akasaki, Kumamoto (0.5 NM NW), Fukuura, Kumamoto (0.5 NM NW), Kawachi, Kumamoto (0.5 NM NW), Kodomari, Kumamoto (0.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tera Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tera Shima 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 Tera Shima Lighthouse?+
Tera Shima 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 Tera Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tera Shima 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.