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Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl (6) White 15s🇯🇵Hirogawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 14 meters tall, with its focal plane at 15 meters. Its distinctive marking features the upper half painted yellow and the lower half painted black. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds. Situated on a rocky reef about 5 kilometers southeast of Hirogawa, the lighthouse is accessible only by boat. While the site is open for visitors, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of the rocky reef on which it is located, aiding navigation southeast of Hirogawa.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (6) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
6 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Hirogawa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
rocky reef about 5 km southeast of Hirogawa
Latitude
34.0131°
Longitude
135.1251°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yuasahiro(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5968.3
NGA No.
6948

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow and lower half painted black
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, upper half painted yellow and lower half painted black

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Yura Town Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl (6) White 15s — 6 white flashes 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yuasahiro at 2.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Yura, Wakayama (3.4 NM SSW), Yura, Yamaguchi (4 NM SSW), Shimotsu (6.3 NM N), Ubuyu (6.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yura Town Lighthouse 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 Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Yura Town Lighthouse 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 Yura Town Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yura Town Lighthouse 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.