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Yurano Hana Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Ainan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yurano Hana Lighthouse

Also known as: Yurano Hana (Yura Misaki)

Yurano Hana Lighthouse stands on the tip of a long peninsula projecting into the Bungo Strait, approximately 30 kilometers south of Uwajima. This operational lighthouse features a 9-meter tall, white cylindrical concrete tower. Its light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 93 meters, providing a geographic range of 24.1 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Yutai, located 3.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels away from the peninsula, guiding them through the challenging waters of the Bungo Strait, a significant passage between Kyushu and Shikoku.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
93m
Geographic Range
24.1NM

Location

City
Ainan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ehime Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the tip of another long and intricate peninsula projecting into the Bungo Strait about 30 km (19 mi) south of Uwajima.
Latitude
33.0192°
Longitude
132.3830°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yutai(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M5613
NGA No.
10468
ARLHS No.
JPN-2431

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yurano Hana Lighthouse at night?+
Yurano Hana displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Yurano Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yurano Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Misho at 8.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Iwamatsu (8.9 NM NE), Fukaura, Ehime (11.7 NM ESE), Hyakunoura (14.1 NM NNE), Uwajima (14.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yurano Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yurano 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 Yurano Hana Lighthouse?+
Yurano 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 Yurano Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yurano 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.