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Yotorinose Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 5s🇯🇵Shima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yotorinose Lighthouse

Also known as: Yotorinose (Yotori No Se)

This concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on a reef at the entrance to a small boat harbor on the north side of the Goza peninsula. It is cylindrical and flares at the top, painted black with a red horizontal band. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The reef upon which it stands is visible from the water, but the tower itself is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Hamajima, 2.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of the reef it marks and guides small vessels into the harbor on the Goza peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Shima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
a reef in the entrance to a small boat harbor on the north side of the Goza peninsula
Latitude
34.2767°
Longitude
136.8119°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hamajima(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M6033.31
NGA No.
6428
USCG No.
JCG-2801

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with a red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, flared at the top, painted black with a red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yotorinose Lighthouse at night?+
Yotorinose displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 5s — 2 white flashes 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yotorinose Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yotorinose Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamajima at 3.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Matoya (6.7 NM NE), Gokasho (7.1 NM NW), Toba (12.5 NM N), Suga (14 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yotorinose Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yotorinose 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 Yotorinose Lighthouse?+
Yotorinose 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 Yotorinose Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yotorinose 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.