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Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse

Fl G 5s🇯🇵Wakayama Prefecture, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse

This square latticed tower stands 50 meters tall and is painted red. It is situated in Wakayama Prefecture. The light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds. Its focal height is 13 meters above sea level. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 3 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl G 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 3s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

City
Wakayama Prefecture
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.0350°
Longitude
135.1676°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
50m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: Square latticed tower; 50

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M5967.84
NGA No.
6956
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse at night?+
Yuasa Hiro displays the characteristic Fl G 5s — 1 green 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. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yuasahiro at 0.2 NM to the S. Other ports served include Shimotsu (5.2 NM NNW), Yura, Wakayama (5.5 NM SW), Yura, Yamaguchi (6.1 NM SSW), Ubuyu (8.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yuasa Hiro 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 Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse?+
Yuasa Hiro 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 Yuasa Hiro Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yuasa Hiro 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.