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Kuro Guri Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇯🇵Wakasa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kuro Guri Lighthouse

Also known as: Kuro Guri (Kurogiri)

This 9-meter concrete cylindrical tower, painted white, stands on a detached rubblestone breakwater off the west side of the Tsunekami peninsula. It houses a white light that flashes once every 6 seconds. The structure includes a 1-story equipment shelter also painted white. Operational since its construction, the site is accessible by boat and open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. It is located near Ogawa within the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels around the specific detached rubblestone breakwater it marks, preventing groundings and ensuring safe passage in the local waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Wakasa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a detached rubblestone breakwater off the west side of the Tsunekami peninsula near Ogawa.
Latitude
35.6013°
Longitude
135.8322°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Obama(7.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M7251.4
NGA No.
2576
ARLHS No.
JPN-1194

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9m concrete post attached to a square 1-story equipment shelter, painted white.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kuro Guri Lighthouse at night?+
Kuro Guri displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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 Kuro Guri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kuro Guri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Obama, Fukui at 8.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Shiraki (10.8 NM NE), Tsuruga (11.8 NM ENE), Tsuchiura (17 NM WSW), Uchiura, Fukui (17.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kuro Guri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kuro Guri 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 Kuro Guri Lighthouse?+
Kuro Guri 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 Kuro Guri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kuro Guri 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.