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Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇯🇵Noheji, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical red tower stands 11 meters tall at the end of the west breakwater of Noheji port. Built in 1954, it was first lit the same year. The lighthouse emits a red flash every six seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. Its focal height is 12 meters above sea level. The structure, which includes a lantern and gallery, is painted red and is located at the southern end of Noheji Bay. This bay forms the eastern basin of the larger Mutsu Bay.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the safe entry and departure from the port of Noheji, clearly marking the west breakwater for vessels navigating Noheji Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1954

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Noheji(0.2 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1078

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted red

Location

City
Noheji
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aomori Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the west breakwater of Noheji, a port at the south end of Noheji Bay, which is the eastern basin of the butterfly-shaped Mutsu Bay.
Latitude
40.8738°
Longitude
141.1124°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Noheji at 0.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Taki (7.8 NM NW), Mutsuogawara (13 NM ENE), Aomori (17.2 NM W), MISAWA (18.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay 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.
What shipping routes pass near Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses 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 Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aomori Coast Guard District: Mutsu Bay 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.