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Echizen Misaki Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇯🇵Echizen, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Echizen Misaki Lighthouse

Also known as: Etizen

Built in 1940, Echizen Misaki Lighthouse is a concrete structure located on Echizen Cape. It features a 17-meter tall, round cylindrical tower that includes a lantern and gallery. The light's focal plane is 133 meters above sea level, giving it a range of 28.1 nautical miles. The characteristic is a white flash occurring every 15 seconds. Adjacent to the tower is a two-story concrete keeper's dwelling.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks Echizen Cape, offering navigation reference for ships traveling along this part of the Japanese coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
133m
Geographic Range
28.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1940

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Takasu(10.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7242
NGA No.
2676
ARLHS No.
JPN-063

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a small 2-story concrete keeper's cottage

Location

City
Echizen
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Latitude
35.9808°
Longitude
135.9612°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Echizen Misaki Lighthouse at night?+
Echizen Misaki 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 Echizen Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Echizen Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Takasu, Fukui at 12.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Ukui (12.7 NM ENE), Shiraki (14.7 NM S), Fukui (15.8 NM NNE), Tsuruga (19 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Echizen Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Echizen 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.
What shipping routes pass near Echizen Misaki Lighthouse?+
Echizen Misaki 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 Echizen Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Echizen 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.