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Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 11s🇯🇵Asahi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse

Constructed of concrete in 1959, the Asahi Town Lighthouse is a 12-meter-tall cylindrical tower painted white. It stands on a forested height overlooking the village of Miyazaki, approximately 7 kilometers east of Nyuzen. The lighthouse marks Miyazaki Hana and illuminates a nearby reef. Its light emits a single white flash every 11 seconds. The focal height of the light is 108 meters, providing a geographic range of 25.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the Miyazaki Hana area, specifically warning them of a hazardous nearby reef. It features a unique continuous white spotlight solely dedicated to illuminating this reef, enhancing safety for local shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 11s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
11s
Raw Code
Fl W 11s
Focal Height
108m
Geographic Range
25.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1959

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Itoigawa(13.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-367

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Asahi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Toyama Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a forested height above Miyazaki, a village about 7 km east of Nyuzen, marking Miyazaki Hana and illuminating a nearby reef.
Latitude
36.9713°
Longitude
137.5869°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Asahi Town Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 11s — 2 white flashes every 11 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Omi at 10.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Uozu, Toyama (12.9 NM SW), ITOIGAWA (13 NM ENE), Awa (13.2 NM ENE), Himekawa (13.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Asahi Town Lighthouse 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 Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Asahi Town Lighthouse 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 Asahi Town Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Asahi Town Lighthouse 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.