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Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇯🇵Hitachinaka, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical concrete lighthouse, erected in 1951, reaches a height of 14 meters. Its design includes a lantern and gallery atop a 1-story keeper's residence. The light, positioned 36 meters above sea level, flashes white every 12 seconds with a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. Access to the site is permitted, but entry into the tower is restricted.

Why it matters: Located near Hitachinaka City, this structure provides navigation assistance for vessels along the Ibaraki Prefecture coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1951

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

Location

City
Hitachinaka
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ibaraki Prefecture
Sea Region
on a promontory jutting into the Pacific about 15 km south of Hitachi, near Katsuta.
Latitude
36.3819°
Longitude
140.6259°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hitachinaka(2.6 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-182
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hitachinaka City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hitachinaka at 2.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Nakaminato (2.9 NM SSW), Oarai (5 NM SSW), Hitachi (6.5 NM N), Kawarago (7.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hitachinaka City Lighthouses 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 Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Hitachinaka City Lighthouses 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 Hitachinaka City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hitachinaka City Lighthouses 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.