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Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse

Occ W 8s🇯🇵Nagasaki Area, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse

This octagonal stone tower stands 20 meters tall and features a white column with a square base. Its focal plane is 106 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a quick green flashing light. Multiple large communications towers are situated at the station.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 8s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Q.G.
Focal Height
106m
Geographic Range
1NM

Location

City
Nagasaki Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
33.8651°
Longitude
129.6866°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: White column, square base; 20

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5260
NGA No.
12640
ARLHS No.
JPN-737
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Wakamiya Shima displays the characteristic Occ W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 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 Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Katsumoto at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Ashibe (4.9 NM SE), Yobuko (22 NM SSE), Tobo (26 NM SSE), Karatsu (26.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wakamiya Shima 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 Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse?+
Wakamiya Shima 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 Wakamiya Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wakamiya Shima 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.