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Anamizu Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Anamizu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Anamizu Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse was built in 1966 and first lit that same year. Its cylindrical tower, painted white with a blue band at the base, stands 11 meters tall. It emits a white flash every 3 seconds. The structure includes a gallery and rises from a single-story equipment building. Located in the sheltered port town of Anamizu on the east side of the Noto Peninsula, it offers a geographic range of 18.5 nautical miles. The focal height of its light is 49 meters.

Why it matters: The Anamizu Lighthouse is important for safe navigation into the sheltered port of Anamizu. It also shares an architectural style with the Ushitsu lighthouse, reflecting a regional design in coastal structures.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
18.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nanao(10.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M7183
NGA No.
2976
ARLHS No.
JPN-020
Wikidata
Q126357093 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a blue band at the base
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, rising from a square 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Anamizu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Anamizu, a sheltered port town on the east side of the Noto Peninsula.
Latitude
37.2216°
Longitude
136.9190°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Anamizu Lighthouse at night?+
Anamizu displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Anamizu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Anamizu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nanao at 9.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Wajima (10.9 NM N), KOGA (11.5 NM WSW), Akasaki, Tottori (12.1 NM WSW), Nakanoto (14.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Anamizu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Anamizu 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 Anamizu Lighthouse?+
Anamizu 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 Anamizu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Anamizu 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.