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Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Hamanaka, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

This lighthouse consists of a white, cylindrical concrete post standing 9.5 meters tall, attached to a 1-story concrete equipment shelter. Its focal height is 12 meters, and it emits a green light with a single flash every 4 seconds. The structure is situated at the end of the east breakwater at Kiritappu, a fishing port located on the north side of the Cape Kiritappu peninsula in Hokkaido Prefecture. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. Its geographic range is 11 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding local fishing vessels into and out of the port of Kiritappu, supporting the area's fishing community by ensuring safe navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Hamanaka
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the east breakwater at Kiritappu, a fishing port on the north side of the Cape Kiritappu peninsula.
Latitude
43.0851°
Longitude
145.1341°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Akkeshi(13.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M6831
NGA No.
0496
USCG No.
JCG-0146

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9.5m white concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hamanaka Town Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kiritappu at 0.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Akkeshi (12.8 NM W), Hanasaki (22.7 NM ENE), Nasa (23 NM ENE), Nemuro (24.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hamanaka Town 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.
How can I track vessels near Hamanaka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hamanaka Town 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.