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Madaga Saki Lighthouse

🇯🇵Kamaishi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Madaga Saki Lighthouse

A round, cylindrical concrete tower, the Madaga Saki Lighthouse was built in 1971. It stood 10 meters tall, rising from a single-story circular equipment room. The lighthouse was situated on a promontory on the north side of Kamaishi Bay, approximately 6 kilometers east of the city. Its purpose was to guide vessels navigating the coastal waters and entering the bay. The lighthouse's operational life concluded when it was decommissioned and subsequently demolished.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marked the north side of Kamaishi Bay, guiding local fishing boats and commercial vessels entering or leaving the port and helping prevent groundings.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower rising from a circular 1-story equipment room

Location

City
Kamaishi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Iwate Prefecture
Sea Region
on a promontory on the north side of the bay of Kamaishi, about 6 km east of the city
Latitude
39.2679°
Longitude
141.9282°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: Inactive, demolished

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kamaishi(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6589.2.
NGA No.
M6589.2
ARLHS No.
JPN-2635
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Madaga Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Madaga Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kamaishi at 1.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include Otsuchi (1.3 NM W), Tagi (1.3 NM W), Sakihama (10.4 NM SSW), Yamada, Iwate (11.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Madaga Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Madaga Saki 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 Madaga Saki Lighthouse?+
Madaga Saki 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 Madaga Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Madaga Saki 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.