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Zyōga Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇯🇵Miura, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Zyōga Lighthouse

Also known as: Zyōga (Jyoga, Jouga, Jōga) Shima

The Zyōga Lighthouse, a cylindrical concrete tower painted white, was completed in 1926. Standing 12 meters tall, its light is positioned 30 meters above sea level. It emits a single white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 15.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse complex includes a lantern and gallery atop the tower, connected to a single-story keeper's house. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Misaki, Kanagawa, just 0.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides essential navigational aid for local shipping and fishing fleets operating along the Japanese coast, ensuring safe passage. Its continuous operation since 1926 underscores its enduring reliability and the critical role it plays in maritime safety.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1926

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Miura
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kanagawa Prefecture
Latitude
35.1351°
Longitude
139.6111°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Misaki, Kanagawa(0.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zyōga Lighthouse at night?+
Zyōga displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Zyōga Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zyōga Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Maguchi at 3.3 NM to the E. Other ports served include Kurihama (7.5 NM NE), Hamakanaya (7.8 NM NE), Uraga (8.5 NM NE), Zushi (9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zyōga Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zyōga 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 Zyōga Lighthouse?+
Zyōga 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 Zyōga Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zyōga 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.