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Henashi Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Fukaura, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Henashi Saki Lighthouse

Henashi Saki lighthouse, built in 1941, is a 24-meter-high white concrete cylindrical tower. Located on a cape about 3.5 kilometers from Fukaura port, it is situated south of Henashi village and west of Iwasaki. The structure features a lantern and gallery atop a 1-story equipment building. Its light characteristic is a white flash every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 21.2 nautical miles. In 2023, the tower underwent maintenance, being covered in scaffolding.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a cape southwest of the Tsugaru Strait, serving as a navigation aid for ships in the coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
68m
Geographic Range
21.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1941

Significant events: tower wraped in scaffolding in 2023

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fukaura, Aomori(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7055
NGA No.
3652
ARLHS No.
JPN-104

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a small 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Fukaura
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aomori Prefecture
Sea Region
marks a prominent cape about 100 km southwest of the Tsugaru Strait, located on the point of the cape, south of the village of Henashi and about 7 km west of Iwasaki
Latitude
40.6125°
Longitude
139.8637°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Henashi Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Henashi Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Henashi Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Henashi Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fukaura, Aomori at 3.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Ajigasawa (18.8 NM ENE), Noshiro (25.3 NM SSE), Kodomari, Aomori (37.2 NM NNE), Odomari (37.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Henashi Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Henashi 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 Henashi Saki Lighthouse?+
Henashi 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 Henashi Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Henashi 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.