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Ijika Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 7s🇯🇵Toba, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ijika Lighthouse

Also known as: Ijika (Izika)

Ijika Lighthouse is a slender octagonal concrete tower built in 1962. It stands 9.5 meters tall with a focal height of 38 meters. The tower rises from a one-story concrete equipment room. This active light emits a white flash every seven seconds, visible for 16.7 nautical miles. Situated on a promontory in Ijika, a seaside town southeast of Toba, the lighthouse is located within the parking lot of the Ijikasō hotel. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aids navigation for vessels approaching or departing the Ijika promontory and the Toba area. Its location helps mariners identify the coastline and ensure safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
38m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: slender octagonal concrete tower rising from a 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Toba
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in the Ijikasō hotel parking lot on a promontory at Ijika, a seaside town about 10 km southeast of Toba.
Latitude
34.4444°
Longitude
136.9237°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Suga(3.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Ijika Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 38 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Ijika is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Ijika Lighthouse at night?+
Ijika displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 7s — 2 white flashes every 7 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ijika Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ijika Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Suga at 3.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Toba (4.4 NM WNW), Matoya (5 NM SSW), Hamajima (12 NM SW), Gokasho (12.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ijika Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ijika 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 Ijika Lighthouse?+
Ijika 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 Ijika Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ijika 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.