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Kaze No Tō Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 10s🇯🇵Tōkyō Area, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kaze No Tō Lighthouse

Kaze No Tō, completed in 1997, functions as the ventilation tower for the Tokyo Bay tunnel. This round structure stands on a large platform and reaches a focal height of 30 meters. It emits three white flashes, two short followed by one long, every 10 seconds. The tower itself is approximately 24 meters tall and has a distinctive sail-like appearance, one of two such structures.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Focal Height
30m

Construction & History

Year Built
1997

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6421
NGA No.
5241

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round

Location

City
Tōkyō Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.4911°
Longitude
139.8348°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kaze No Tō Lighthouse at night?+
Kaze No Tō displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 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 Kaze No Tō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kaze No Tō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Higashi-Ogishima at 3.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Kawasaki (4.2 NM WNW), Asahimachi (7.1 NM WNW), Tokyo (7.2 NM N), Kisarazu (7.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kaze No Tō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kaze No Tō 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 Kaze No Tō Lighthouse?+
Kaze No Tō 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 Kaze No Tō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kaze No Tō 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.