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Hime Saki Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇯🇵Toyama and Niigata, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hime Saki Lighthouse

Hime Saki Lighthouse stands 44 meters tall with a focal height of 42 meters. This white concrete conical tower is banded in red and equipped with a radar reflector. It emits a white light with one flash every 6 seconds, visible for 18 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the tip of Himezaki, marking the entrance to Ryotsu Bay. Originally constructed as an iron structure, it has since been rebuilt with concrete.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is recognized as the oldest active iron-made lighthouse in Japan and has been included in both the "100 Great Lighthouses of the World" and "50 Lighthouses of Japan" lists.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 6s
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
18NM

Location

City
Toyama and Niigata
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
38.0870°
Longitude
138.5626°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
44m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White concrete tower, red banded; 44. Radar reflector

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7096
NGA No.
3296
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hime Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Hime Saki displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 Hime Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hime Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ryotsu at 5.8 NM to the W. Other ports served include Shirose (6.2 NM WNW), OTA (11.1 NM SSW), Akadomari (14.5 NM SSW), Futami, Niigata (15.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hime Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hime 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 Hime Saki Lighthouse?+
Hime 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 Hime Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hime 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.