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Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Nagashima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse

The Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse stands on a promontory of Naga Shima, marking the eastern side of the Yatsushiro Bay entrance. The original station was established in 1897. The current octagonal cylindrical concrete tower, 15 meters in height, was built and first lit in 1977. It features a lantern and gallery atop a 1-story keeper's house. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 14.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Yatsushiro Bay, specifically delineating the eastern side of its entrance. Its consistent white flash provides a critical visual cue for vessels approaching from the open sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1977

Significant events: Station established 1897

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, centered on a 1-story octagonal concrete keeper's house

Location

City
Nagashima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Promontory on Naga Shima marking the east side of the entrance to Yatsushiro Bay
Latitude
32.1259°
Longitude
130.1121°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kuronohama(3.7 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2066
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sasue at 1.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Kuronohama (3.7 NM ESE), Osuki (4.6 NM E), Kosuki (4.7 NM E), Wakimoto (4.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana 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 Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse?+
Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana 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 Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yatsushiro Nagasaki Hana 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.