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Haya Saki Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇯🇵Northeastern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Haya Saki Lighthouse

Haya Saki Lighthouse, a white cylindrical concrete tower, was established in 1953. It rises 13 meters from a 1-story equipment room and features a square concrete lantern room. The light emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for over 24 nautical miles. Additionally, a continuous white spotlight specifically marks a reef located 1.3 kilometers to the north. The lighthouse sits at the end of a peninsula approximately 20 kilometers east of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime safety, particularly for guiding local fishing vessels and other traffic around a hazardous reef situated 1.3 kilometers to its north.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Focal Height
95m
Light Range
12NM (22.2 km)
Geographic Range
24.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with a square concrete lantern room, rising from a 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Northeastern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyagi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of a narrow peninsula about 20 km east of Ishinomaki, illuminating a reef 1.3 km to the north.
Latitude
38.3991°
Longitude
141.5374°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nonohama(3.2 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-094
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Haya Saki Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 95 meters and a nominal range of 12 nautical miles (approximately 22.2 km), Haya Saki is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Haya Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Haya Saki displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Haya Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haya Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Oginohama at 4.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Onagawa (4.6 NM WNW), Akehama (5.1 NM NW), Hamaguri (5.1 NM NW), Nonohama (5.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haya Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haya Saki 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 Haya Saki Lighthouse?+
Haya Saki 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 Haya Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haya Saki 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.