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Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse

F Green 6s🇯🇵Hachinohe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1963, stands 8.5 meters tall on a square equipment room. Its focal height reaches 10 meters, emitting a green flashing light every 6 seconds. Located at the eastern end of a short jetty, it marks the entrance to Hachinohe harbor. The structure is a white concrete post, a functional element guiding vessels. It provides a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles, assisting mariners approaching the port. The lighthouse is situated within the Hachinohe harbor area in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

Why it matters: This light is essential for vessels entering and exiting Hachinohe harbor, clearly marking the eastern jetty entrance. The accessible jetty offers a direct connection to the maritime environment for visitors.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F Fl G 6s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hachinohe(1.8 km)
Admiralty No.
M6624.4
ARLHS No.
JPN-1065

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 8.5m white concrete post rising from a square 1-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Hachinohe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aomori Prefecture
Sea Region
Hachinohe harbor, at the end of a short jetty on its east side
Latitude
40.5355°
Longitude
141.5576°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse at night?+
Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty displays the characteristic F Green 6s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Noh at 0.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Hachinohe (2.1 NM NW), Sakaki (6.6 NM SE), Kofu (7.2 NM SE), MISAWA (10.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty 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 Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse?+
Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty 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 Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hachinohe Kabushima Jetty 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.