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Toshima Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇯🇵Kyushu-West Coast, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toshima Lighthouse

The Toshima Lighthouse consists of a mast on a green, white, and black square daymark atop a three-pile dolphin structure. This lighthouse exhibits a white light that flashes once every 3 seconds. The focal height reaches 48 meters above sea level. Its tower is a square masonry construction painted in white, black, and green.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
48m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Kyushu-West Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
32.1981°
Longitude
130.0807°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and black and green
Material
masonry

Structure: Mast, green, white, and black square daymark on 3-pile dolphin

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5106
NGA No.
11192
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Toshima Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 48 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Toshima is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Toshima Lighthouse at night?+
Toshima displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Toshima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toshima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sasue at 3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Ushibuka (3.2 NM W), Fukami (3.4 NM NNE), Oniki (4.4 NM WNW), Kamihira (6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toshima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toshima 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 Toshima Lighthouse?+
Toshima 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 Toshima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toshima 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.