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Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇯🇵Southern Hokkaidō, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse

Also known as: YOSHIJIMA lighthouse

The Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse stands 14 meters tall with a focal height of 14 meters. Its tower is painted white. The light emits a white flash. This aid to navigation is located in Southern Hokkaidō.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Southern Hokkaidō
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
41.4437°
Longitude
140.0335°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse at night?+
Yoshiga Shima displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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 Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Matsumae at 3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Shizuura (3 NM NNW), Fukushima (hokkaido) (10.3 NM ENE), Fukushima, Hokkaido (10.4 NM ENE), Minmaya (19 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yoshiga 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 Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse?+
Yoshiga 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 Yoshiga Shima Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yoshiga 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.