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Hei Saki Lighthouse

LFl White 6s🇯🇵Miyako, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hei Saki Lighthouse

Hei Saki lighthouse is situated at the end of a peninsula on the south side of the entrance to Miyako harbor. The structure consists of a 10-meter concrete post mounted on a two-story concrete equipment building. Its light emits a long white flash every six seconds. The focal height reaches 56 meters, providing a geographic range of 19.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse site is open to the public, although the tower is closed. An attached structure was replaced before 2009.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels around the promontory marking the southern entrance to Miyako harbor and highlights an unusual integration of a lighthouse with an equipment building.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl White 6s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
LFl W 6s
Focal Height
56m
Geographic Range
19.5NM

Construction & History

Significant events: attached structure replaced before 2009

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete post mounted at one corner of a 2-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Miyako
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Iwate Prefecture
Sea Region
promontory at the end of a long peninsula on the south side of the entrance to Miyako harbor
Latitude
39.6547°
Longitude
142.0250°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Miyako(2.7 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hei Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Hei Saki displays the characteristic LFl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hei Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hei Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iya at 2.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Miyako, Iwate (2.8 NM WSW), Yamada, Iwate (11.8 NM S), Omoto (11.9 NM NNW), Kamaishi (24 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hei Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hei 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.
How can I track vessels near Hei Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hei 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.