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Ushi Se Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Kamiamakusa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ushi Se Lighthouse

Also known as: Use

This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 8.5 meters tall and emits a white flash every 5 seconds. Its structure includes a gallery atop a round concrete pier. The lighthouse is situated on a 12.5-meter focal plane, offering a geographic range of 11.2 nautical miles. It is an active aid to navigation located in Kamiamakusa, within Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture. The lighthouse site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: The Ushi (Use) Se Lighthouse is a notable coastal feature due to its placement on a round concrete pier. Its operational status provides a reliable light signal for vessels navigating the local waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Location

City
Kamiamakusa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kumamoto Prefecture
Latitude
32.4733°
Longitude
130.4394°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chiju(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M5140.8
NGA No.
11300

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower with gallery, mounted on a round concrete pier

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ushi Se Lighthouse at night?+
Ushi Se displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Ushi Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ushi Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nagame at 1.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Himedo (2.5 NM SSW), Amura (3.1 NM N), Yanagi (4.6 NM N), Oura/Ariake (4.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ushi Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ushi Se 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 Ushi Se Lighthouse?+
Ushi Se 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 Ushi Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ushi Se 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.