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Torinosu Yama Lighthouse

🇯🇵Satsumasendai, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Torinosu Yama Lighthouse

Constructed in 1971, the Torinosu lighthouse was a 9.5-meter white cylindrical concrete tower with an attached square equipment room. It stood on a promontory about 2 kilometers southeast of the Tsubura Saki lighthouse, guiding vessels along the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. The lighthouse served its navigational purpose for nearly 50 years. Its operational period concluded in September 2020, and the structure was removed by 2022. The site is now an observation deck.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marked a specific promontory, aiding navigation in the waters southeast of Tsubura Saki.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Satsumasendai
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a promontory about 2 km (1.2 mi) southeast of the Tsubura Saki lighthouse
Latitude
31.7848°
Longitude
129.8008°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Eishi(4.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-675

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: Inactive since 2020, deactivated in September 2020, removed by 2022

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Torinosu Yama Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Torinosu Yama Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nakakoshiki at 4.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Teuchi (10.3 NM SSW), Higashisonogi-Gun Cho (16 NM NNE), Satsumasendai (20.5 NM E), Hashima (20.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Torinosu Yama Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Torinosu Yama 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 Torinosu Yama Lighthouse?+
Torinosu Yama 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 Torinosu Yama Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Torinosu Yama 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.