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Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse

🇯🇵Onomichi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse

Also known as: Chōdayū

Established in 1894, the Tyōdayū (Chōdayū) Syo Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation in Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture. The structure features a cylindrical, 11-meter-tall tower constructed of stone and concrete, rising from a pier made of similar materials. Its design is a strongly conical stone tower attached to a small equipment room. This lighthouse is situated on a stone and concrete pier, approximately 1.3 kilometers from the nearest port, Shigei. Its long operational history demonstrates a consistent function in guiding vessels.

Why it matters: This lighthouse represents late 19th-century maritime engineering, offering continuous service since its construction and serving as a link to historical navigation practices.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
stone, concrete

Structure: round strongly conical stone tower attached to a small equipment room, mounted on a stone and concrete pier

Location

City
Onomichi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Latitude
34.3729°
Longitude
133.1387°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shigei(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M5720
ARLHS No.
JPN-706
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Itozaki at 1.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Nomi (1.5 NM ENE), Omi (1.5 NM ENE), Onomichi (1.5 NM ENE), Ozaki (1.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tyōdayū Syo 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 Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse?+
Tyōdayū Syo 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 Tyōdayū Syo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tyōdayū Syo 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.