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Anori Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇯🇵Shima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Anori Saki Lighthouse

Anori Saki Lighthouse, constructed in 1948, is a white cylindrical concrete tower standing 13 meters tall. Located on a cape in Japan's Mie Prefecture, near the city of Shima, it emits a white light with a single flash every 15 seconds. The structure includes a lantern and gallery atop the tower, attached to a smaller equipment room. This lighthouse is situated 0.6 kilometers from the port of Matoya. Its focal plane reaches 33 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 15.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: Anori Saki Lighthouse marks the dangerous cape of the same name, offering a key navigational reference for ships in the coastal waters of Japan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Matoya(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M6042
NGA No.
6356
ARLHS No.
JPN-021

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery attached to a small equipment room

Location

City
Shima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
A cape in Japan
Latitude
34.3651°
Longitude
136.9085°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Anori Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Anori Saki 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 Anori Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Anori Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Matoya at 0.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Toba (7.7 NM NNW), Suga (8.1 NM N), Hamajima (8.5 NM WSW), Gokasho (10.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Anori Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Anori 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 Anori Saki Lighthouse?+
Anori 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 Anori Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Anori 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.