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Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Akkeshi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Akkeshi Town Lighthouse stands on the southern end of Daikoku Shima island, marking the entrance to Akkeshi Bay. This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 8 meters tall, was first lit in 1890 as a wooden structure. The current lighthouse, a white concrete cylinder topped with a lantern and attached to a single-story equipment room, replaced the original. The focal height of the light reaches 112 meters, casting a white flash every 10 seconds. Access to the island is restricted due to its status as a protected nature preserve and bird sanctuary, meaning the lighthouse and grounds are closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation into Akkeshi Bay, guiding vessels past the island's natural features within a protected environmental area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
112m
Geographic Range
26.1NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1890

Significant events: Original lighthouse was a wooden tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Akkeshi(5.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M6828
NGA No.
0500
ARLHS No.
JPN-013

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete cylindrical concrete tower with lantern attached to a 1-story equipment room

Location

City
Akkeshi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Akkeshi Bay, marking the entrance to the bay from the south end of Daikoku Shima island
Latitude
42.9483°
Longitude
144.8657°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Akkeshi Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Akkeshi at 5.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include Kiritappu (14 NM NE), Shiro (22 NM W), Kushiro (22.3 NM W), Hanasaki (37 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Akkeshi Town Lighthouses 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.
How can I track vessels near Akkeshi Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Akkeshi Town Lighthouses 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.