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Tonda Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇯🇵Shintomi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tonda Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical concrete lighthouse was built in 1955. It stands 9.5 meters tall, with its focal plane at 64 meters above sea level. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story equipment shelter. It emits a single white flash every 15 seconds, visible for over 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a hill on the north side of the Tonda entrance, an area that has been developed into a public park.

Why it matters: The lighthouse facilitates safe navigation for vessels entering the Tonda area and serves as a local landmark within its park setting.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
64m
Light Range
21NM (38.9 km)
Geographic Range
20.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1955

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Miyazaki, Miyazaki(8.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M4890
NGA No.
10760
ARLHS No.
JPN-672

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower wth lantern and gallery, attached to a concrete 1-story equipment shelter

Location

City
Shintomi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a hill on the north side of the entrance to Tonda. The hill is a public park.
Latitude
32.0683°
Longitude
131.5030°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Tonda Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 64 meters and a nominal range of 21 nautical miles (approximately 38.9 km), Tonda is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Tonda Lighthouse at night?+
Tonda displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Tonda Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tonda Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Takanabe at 3.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Miyazaki, Miyazaki (9.6 NM SSW), Aoshima (16.3 NM S), Mimitsu (17.2 NM NNE), Uchiumi (18.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tonda Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tonda 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 Tonda Lighthouse?+
Tonda 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 Tonda Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tonda 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.