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Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse

Fl white 4s🇯🇵Mihama, JPOperational

Also known as: Funatosi

Established in 1971, the Hunatōsi (Funatosi) Saki Lighthouse stands on a quadrilateral tower colored white and red. Its focal height reaches 60 meters, casting a white light with a single flash visible for 20.1 nautical miles. This structure guides mariners along the Fukui Prefecture's coastline, near Mihama. The nearest port, Shiraki, is 2.2 kilometers away. The lighthouse's operational status ensures continuous assistance to maritime traffic navigating these waters.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a reliable navigational reference point, defining safe channels and warning of dangers around the cape.

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.W
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM
Year Built
1971
Nearest Port
Shiraki(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M7249
NGA No.
2596
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and red

Structure: Hunatōsi (Funatosi) Saki Lighthouse, established in 1971, guides mariners along the intricate Japanese coastline. Perched on what is likely a prominent cape, it helps ships navigate the local waters, which can be challenging with their numerous inlets and potential hazards. Its light has been a constant presence since its first illumination, ensuring safer passage for fishing vessels and larger commercial traffic alike. As an active aid to navigation, it continues its vital work, a silent guardian against the coastal perils. While specific details of its history are not widely publicized, its ongoing operation underscores its importance to the maritime community in this part of Japan. Visitors to the area might catch a glimpse of its structure, a testament to the nation's commitment to safe sea travel.

City
Mihama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Sea Region
Coastal Japan, likely marking a cape or point (Saki)
Latitude
35.7033°
Longitude
135.9565°
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Hunatōsi Saki displays the characteristic Fl white 4s. 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 Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shiraki at 2.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Tsuruga (5.2 NM ESE), Obama, Fukui (17 NM SW), Takasu, Fukui (24.8 NM NNE), Ukui (24.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hunatōsi 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 Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse?+
Hunatōsi 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 Hunatōsi Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hunatōsi 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.