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Benkei Misaki Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇯🇵Suttu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Benkei Misaki Lighthouse

First lit in 1890, Benkei Misaki Lighthouse stands on a sharp promontory roughly 5 kilometers northwest of Suttsu. The cylindrical concrete tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands, measures 13 meters high. It rises from a 1-story concrete keeper's house and is topped with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 8 seconds, with a geographic range of 15.9 nautical miles. The site, including a park, is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is named for the legendary warrior Saitō Musashibō Benkei, with a statue of him located nearby in the park.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1890

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a small 1-story concrete keeper's house

Location

City
Suttu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a sharp promontory about 5 km northwest of Suttsu.
Latitude
42.8232°
Longitude
140.1898°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Iwanai(17.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-043
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Benkei Misaki Lighthouse at night?+
Benkei Misaki displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Benkei Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Benkei Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Suttsu at 2.4 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Iwanai (17.6 NM NE), Setana (27.2 NM SW), Youra (27.3 NM ESE), Furubira (33.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Benkei Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Benkei Misaki 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.
How can I track vessels near Benkei Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Benkei Misaki 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.