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Tosaki Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇯🇵Miyazaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tosaki Hana Lighthouse

Constructed in 1951 from concrete, Tosaki Hana Lighthouse is an 8.5-meter white cylindrical tower. It is located on a cape about 4 kilometers southeast of Aoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture. The light features a single white flash every 8 seconds, with a geographic range of 23.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse comprises a semicircular concrete tower, complete with a lantern and gallery, atop a 1-story concrete equipment building. Visitors can access the site, but the tower is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the cape southeast of Aoshima, providing navigation for ships along the Miyazaki coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
91m
Geographic Range
23.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1951

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: semicircular cylindical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Miyazaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
a prominent cape about 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of Ao Shima
Latitude
31.7845°
Longitude
131.4867°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aoshima(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M4886
ARLHS No.
JPN-681
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tosaki Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Tosaki Hana displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tosaki Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tosaki Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aoshima at 1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Uchiumi (1.8 NM SSW), Miyazaki, Miyazaki (7.7 NM N), Aburatsu (13.2 NM SSW), Meitsu (15.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tosaki Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tosaki 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 Tosaki Hana Lighthouse?+
Tosaki 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 Tosaki Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tosaki 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.