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Toshima Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Kushimoto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toshima Saki Lighthouse

Also known as: Tojima

This lighthouse features a cylindrical concrete tower standing 8 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 10 meters. It emits a white light, characterized by a single flash every three seconds. The structure is located in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, with the nearest port being Ohshima, Wakayama, just 0.6 kilometers away. This lighthouse has been operational for many years, serving as a consistent navigational reference.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides essential navigational guidance in its local Japanese waters, helping mariners safely navigate coastal areas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Kushimoto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Latitude
33.4813°
Longitude
135.8115°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ohshima, Wakayama(0.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toshima Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Toshima Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Toshima Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toshima Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KUSHIMOTO at 1.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Sue (1.8 NM SSE), Fukuro (2 NM W), Katsuura, Wakayama (11 NM NE), Shingu (14.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toshima Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toshima Saki 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 Saki Lighthouse?+
Toshima Saki 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 Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toshima Saki 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.