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Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Handa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1969, stands 8.5 meters tall and emits a green flash every 4 seconds. It is located in Handa, Aichi Prefecture, on the western side of Chita Bay. The structure consists of a white concrete post rising from a one-story equipment shelter. It marks the entrance to the upper Kinuura harbor at the end of a broad wharf district, near the Kinuura Tunnel's pedestrian entrance. The lighthouse is operational and has a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into the upper Kinuura harbor, a key waterway for Handa's commercial activities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1969

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: An 8.5m white concrete post, rising from the center of a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

Location

City
Handa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Handa, on the upper west side of Chita Bay, near the pedestrian entrance to the Kinuura Tunnel. It marks the entrance to the upper harbor of Kinuura, at the end of a broad wharf district.
Latitude
34.8741°
Longitude
136.9627°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kinuura(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6164
NGA No.
5980
ARLHS No.
JPN-1698
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Handa City 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 Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kinuura at 1.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Take (1.6 NM SSW), Tokonami (1.6 NM SSW), Taketoyo (1.6 NM SSW), Ura (1.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Handa 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 Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Handa 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 Handa City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Handa 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.