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Hatsu Kō Lighthouse

🇯🇵Okagaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hatsu Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: #Hatsu Kō (Hazu Kō, Hatsu Saki)

This red, cylindrical concrete lighthouse was built in 1977 and stood 9.5 meters tall. It consisted of a concrete post attached to a single-story concrete equipment room. Located at the end of the north breakwater in Hatsu harbor, Okagaki, Japan, it served as a navigational aid for vessels entering the port. While the site remains accessible, the lighthouse structure was deactivated and removed in 2024.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provided a clear marker for mariners entering Hatsu harbor, aiding safe passage for local fishing boats and other vessels.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: A 9.5m concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room, painted red.

Location

City
Okagaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
Hatsu harbor in Okagaki, Japan, at the end of the north breakwater
Latitude
33.8871°
Longitude
130.5679°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ohshima, Fukuoka(6.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5291.4
NGA No.
12424

Construction & History

Year Built
1977

Significant events: Deactivated in 2024, subsequently removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hatsu Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hatsu Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ashiya, Fukuoka at 4.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Hibikishinko (10.8 NM ENE), Yawata/Kitakyushu (11.8 NM E), Wakamatsu/Kitakyushu (12.1 NM E), Kurosaki (12.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hatsu Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hatsu Kō 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 Hatsu Kō Lighthouse?+
Hatsu Kō 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 Hatsu Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hatsu Kō 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.