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Yakushima Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇯🇵Nansei Shoto, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Yakushima Lighthouse

Yakushima lighthouse, formerly in Nansei Shoto, featured a green, square tower. Its focal height reached 72 meters, and its geographic range extended to 22 nautical miles. The structure itself was a dolphin, identified by a green square daymark. The light emitted a white flash characteristic, displaying one white flash every 15 seconds. The station is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
72m
Light Range
22NM (40.7 km)
Geographic Range
22NM

Location

City
Nansei Shoto
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
30.3920°
Longitude
130.3802°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
green

Structure: Dolphin, green square daymark

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4788
NGA No.
13072
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Yakushima Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 72 meters and a nominal range of 22 nautical miles (approximately 40.7 km), Yakushima is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Yakushima Lighthouse at night?+
Yakushima displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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 Yakushima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yakushima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mugi at 7.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Yumugi (7.6 NM WNW), Kurio (7.9 NM SSE), Yudomari (10.7 NM SSE), Yakushima (10.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yakushima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yakushima Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Yakushima Lighthouse?+
Yakushima 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 Yakushima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yakushima 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.