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Fuku Se Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Saikai, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fuku Se Lighthouse

Also known as: Huku

The Fuku Se Lighthouse is a round, tapered concrete tower standing 24 meters tall, situated in the Nagasaki Prefecture of Japan. Painted with distinctive black and red horizontal bands, its lantern and gallery are visible from a distance. The light emits a white flash every 5 seconds, with a focal height of 22 meters. It is located near Saikai city, approximately 7.3 kilometers from the nearest port of Sakito. This operational lighthouse provides a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles, assisting vessels navigating the surrounding waters.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding maritime traffic through specific Japanese sea lanes, ensuring the safe transit of both domestic and international vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Saikai
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Latitude
33.0772°
Longitude
129.4396°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and red horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round tapered concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and red horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sakito(7.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M5226
NGA No.
11908
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fuku Se Lighthouse at night?+
Fuku Se displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Fuku Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fuku Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tsuyoshi at 8 NM to the N. Other ports served include Ôshima, Nagasaki (9.4 NM ESE), Matsushima, Nagasaki (11.5 NM SE), Omodaka (11.6 NM E), Matsuura, Nagasaki (11.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fuku Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fuku Se 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 Fuku Se Lighthouse?+
Fuku Se 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 Fuku Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fuku Se 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.