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Ine Kō Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ine Kō Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 58 meters tall with a focal plane of 52 meters. The structure is an octagonal white tower featuring a red trapezium daymark with a white stripe. It emits a single white flash every 3 seconds. The lighthouse is accompanied by a 1-story concrete equipment shelter and a 11-meter concrete post. Its geographic range is 5 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.G. period 3s
Focal Height
52m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.6647°
Longitude
135.2814°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
58m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White octagonal tower, red trapezium daymark white stripe; 58. Horn: 1bl. ev. 60s (bl. 4s, si

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7269.5
NGA No.
2492
ARLHS No.
JPN-167
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ine Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Ine Kō displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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.
Which ports and harbors does Ine Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ine Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ine at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Miyazu (8.1 NM SSW), Taiza (10.3 NM WNW), Maizuru (11.7 NM SSE), Uchiura, Fukui (12.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ine Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ine Kō 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 Ine Kō Lighthouse?+
Ine Kō 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 Ine Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ine Kō 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.