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Houza Ura Lighthouse

F WRG 15s🇯🇵Mie Prefecture, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Houza Ura Lighthouse

Houza Ura is a 13-meter latticed tower located in Mie Prefecture. The structure features black and yellow bands, with a focal height of 41 meters above sea level. It emits a single white flash. The tower is described as a yellow buoyant structure with a black topmark and black banding, adhering to Western Cardinal buoyage principles for IALA Region A.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F WRG 15s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
F.W.
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
6NM

Location

City
Mie Prefecture
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.2555°
Longitude
136.4993°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
latticed
Tower Color
black and yellow

Structure: W. CARDINAL (IALA A) Water, Yellow buoyant tower, black topmark, black banded; 13

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6026.4
NGA No.
6516
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Houza Ura Lighthouse at night?+
Houza Ura displays the characteristic F WRG 15s — 1 wrg flash every 15 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. The wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Houza Ura Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Houza Ura Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yoshizu at 1.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Nishiki (5.8 NM WSW), Nagashima (8.4 NM WSW), Gokasho (11.2 NM ENE), Hamajima (13 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Houza Ura Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Houza Ura 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 Houza Ura Lighthouse?+
Houza Ura 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 Houza Ura Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Houza Ura 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.