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Inuyama Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 18s🇯🇵Noto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Inuyama Lighthouse

Also known as: Inuyama (Noto Ogi Kō)

Completed in 1950, the Inuyama Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower painted white, standing 14 meters tall. It rises from a rectangular one-story equipment building and features a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse's focal height reaches 32 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. It emits a single white flash every 18 seconds. Unlike many coastal lights, this structure is situated in the center of the town of Noto within Ishikawa Prefecture.

Why it matters: Its placement directly within an urban center, a rarity for Japanese lights, makes it a local landmark. The lighthouse likely aids local navigation within the immediate harbor area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 18s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
18s
Raw Code
Fl W 18s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a rectangular 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Noto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
center of the town of Inuyama
Latitude
37.2980°
Longitude
137.2316°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsukumo(0.3 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1218
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Inuyama Lighthouse at night?+
Inuyama displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 18s — 2 white flashes every 18 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 Inuyama Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Inuyama Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iida at 8.7 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Wajima (16.9 NM WNW), Nanao (18.7 NM SW), Nakanoto (24.7 NM SW), KOGA (27.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Inuyama Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Inuyama 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 Inuyama Lighthouse?+
Inuyama 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 Inuyama Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Inuyama 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.