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Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Ishinomaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

A white, cylindrical concrete tower, 12 meters in height, was first illuminated in 1950. The construction consists of a round tower that ascends from a square, single-story equipment shelter. Following renovations in 1972, the lighthouse was altered from a concrete post to its present cylindrical configuration. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds with a visibility range of 16.4 nautical miles. Situated at the edge of a wooded peninsula, it indicates the eastern approach to Ishinomaki Harbor.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid marking the eastern entrance to Ishinomaki Harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950

Significant events: renovated in 1972, structure changed from concrete post to cylindrical tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower rising from a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter

Location

City
Ishinomaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyagi Prefecture
Sea Region
Ishinomaki Harbor, on the tip of a forested peninsula
Latitude
38.3887°
Longitude
141.3641°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Watanoha(1.2 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Watanoha at 1.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Ishinomaki (3.6 NM WNW), Oginohama (4 NM ESE), Onagawa (5.3 NM NE), Akehama (5.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki 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 Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki 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 Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ishinomaki City: Ishinomaki 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.