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Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Iso Green 6s🇯🇵Hakui, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete post light, attached to a one-story equipment building, began operation in 1930. The square, white concrete tower stands 10 meters tall, with its light positioned 12 meters above sea level. It emits an isophase green light on a 6-second cycle, visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located at the end of the main west breakwater in Takimachi, Hakui City. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: It marks the end of the main breakwater at Takimachi, aiding navigation for fishing vessels and other local traffic entering and exiting the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso G 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1930

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete post light attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Hakui
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the main (west) breakwater at Takimachi, Japan.
Latitude
36.9204°
Longitude
136.7549°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nanao(13.6 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-619
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hakui City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Iso 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 Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nakanoto at 7.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Nanao (13.6 NM NE), KOGA (13.7 NM N), Akasaki, Tottori (15.3 NM NNW), Fushikitoyama (18.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hakui City Lighthouses 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 Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Hakui City Lighthouses 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 Hakui City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hakui City Lighthouses 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.