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Jogahana Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 6s🇯🇵Honshu-Northwest Coast, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jogahana Lighthouse

The Jogahana lighthouse stands on Honshu's northwest coast. It has a focal height of 32 meters. The light is white and displays two flashes every 6 seconds. This facility is operational. Its location is at coordinates 138.5518,38.02134.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 7 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 6s
Focal Height
32m
Light Range
7NM (13.0 km)
Geographic Range
7NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7097
NGA No.
3304

Location

City
Honshu-Northwest Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
38.0213°
Longitude
138.5518°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Jogahana Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 32 meters and a nominal range of 7 nautical miles (approximately 13.0 km), Jogahana 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 Jogahana Lighthouse at night?+
Jogahana displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 6s — 2 white flashes every 6 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 Jogahana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jogahana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ryotsu at 6.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include OTA (7.3 NM SSW), Shirose (8.6 NM NW), Akadomari (10.9 NM SW), Futami, Niigata (13.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jogahana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jogahana 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 Jogahana Lighthouse?+
Jogahana 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 Jogahana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jogahana 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.