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Ushino Ura Lighthouse

🇯🇵Onomichi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ushino Ura Lighthouse

Also known as: Usino

This narrow, cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters in height, was constructed in 1957. It is situated on top of a square, single-story concrete equipment room. The light's focal plane is 28 meters above sea level, with a light range of 14.9 nautical miles. Located in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, it marks the Ushino (Usino) Ura area. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower is not open for entry. The closest port is Mukaishima, situated 1.3 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: The Ushino (Usino) Ura lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for maritime safety in the waters off Japan, operating without interruption since 1957.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: narrow round concrete tower with gallery, mounted atop a square 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Onomichi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Ushino (Usino) Ura, Japan
Latitude
34.3956°
Longitude
133.1778°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mukaishima(1.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Ushino Ura Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ushino Ura Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is OnomichiItozaki at 0.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Itozaki (0.9 NM SW), Nomi (0.9 NM SW), Omi (0.9 NM SW), Onomichi (0.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ushino Ura Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ushino Ura 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 Ushino Ura Lighthouse?+
Ushino Ura 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 Ushino Ura Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ushino Ura 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.