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Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 7s🇯🇵Imizu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 15 meters tall with its light at a focal height of 10 meters. Painted in alternating bands of white and red, the structure features a lantern room and gallery. Its light emits a single red flash every seven seconds, offering a visibility range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed to visitors. It is located in Imizu City, within the Toyama Prefecture of Japan.

Why it matters: The active red light of this lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation within Shinminato Harbor, marking the harbor entrance and supporting the local fishing industry and commercial shipping routes that utilize Toyama Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl R 7s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Imizu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Toyama Prefecture
Sea Region
Shinminato Harbor, Imizu City, Japan
Latitude
36.7875°
Longitude
137.0841°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fushikitoyama(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M7151.9
NGA No.
3080
ARLHS No.
JPN-1295

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red 7s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fushikitoyama at 0.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Toyamashinko (2 NM SE), Fushiki (2.7 NM ESE), Hiki (2.7 NM ESE), Toyama (2.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) 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 Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) 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 Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Imizu City (Shinminato Harbor) 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.