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Ama Saki Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇯🇵Shika, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ama Saki Lighthouse

The Ama Saki lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower that was built in 1953. Standing 16 meters tall, its light is visible from 14.9 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash every 6 seconds, serving as a key navigational aid. Situated on a high promontory at the westernmost point of the Noto Peninsula, the lighthouse is about 25 kilometers north of Hakui. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The Ama Saki lighthouse guides vessels around the cape, the westernmost point of the Noto Peninsula, ensuring safe passage along this significant coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

Location

City
Shika
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Ama Saki, the westernmost point of the Noto Peninsula, a high promontory about 25 km north of Hakui, located on the point of the cape.
Latitude
37.1470°
Longitude
136.6708°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Koga(1.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-016
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ama Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Ama Saki displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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 Ama Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ama Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Akasaki, Tottori at 1.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include KOGA (1.4 NM E), Nakanoto (14.7 NM SE), Nanao (15.5 NM ESE), Wajima (18.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ama Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ama Saki 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 Ama Saki Lighthouse?+
Ama Saki 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 Ama Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ama Saki 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.