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Toramaru Sho Lighthouse

Fl Red 8s🇯🇵Mihara, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toramaru Sho Lighthouse

Also known as: Toramaru Sho (Toramaru Syo)

This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 7.5 meters tall and is situated off a promontory on the west side of Sagi Shima, near Mihara in Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture. The structure is a round concrete tower mounted on a concrete pier. Its light is positioned at a focal height of 10 meters. The lighthouse emits a single red flash every 8 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors arriving by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Sunami, is 1.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe passage along the western coast of Sagi Shima, warning mariners of the promontory it marks and aiding local maritime traffic.

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
Mihara
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Off a promontory on the west side of Sagi Shima.
Latitude
34.3412°
Longitude
133.0960°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sunami(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M5715
NGA No.
8492
ARLHS No.
JPN-273

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower mounted on a concrete pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toramaru Sho Lighthouse at night?+
Toramaru Sho 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 Toramaru Sho Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toramaru Sho Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sunami at 1.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Shigei (2.5 NM E), Saizaki (2.6 NM W), Itozaki (4.3 NM NE), Nomi (4.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toramaru Sho Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toramaru Sho 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 Toramaru Sho Lighthouse?+
Toramaru Sho 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 Toramaru Sho Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toramaru Sho 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.