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Matsunami Kō Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Noto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Matsunami Kō Lighthouse

This 10.5-meter tall concrete lighthouse features a square, 1-story concrete equipment building from which a concrete post rises. The light is situated 12 meters above sea level. It displays a green flash every 3 seconds, with a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. Situated at the north end of Matsunami harbor's detached breakwater in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, this marker guides vessels within Matsunami harbor. Tsukumo port is located 3.6 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigation aid helps boats safely enter and exit Matsunami harbor. Its position on the detached breakwater warns ships away from this structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Noto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Matsunami harbor, at the north end of its detached breakwater.
Latitude
37.3584°
Longitude
137.2502°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete post rising from a square 1-story concrete equipment building

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsukumo(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M7190
NGA No.
2920
ARLHS No.
JPN-1222
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Matsunami Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Matsunami Kō displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Matsunami Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Matsunami Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iida at 4.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Wajima (16.8 NM W), Nanao (22 NM SW), Nakanoto (28.1 NM SW), KOGA (29.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Matsunami Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Matsunami Kō 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 Matsunami Kō Lighthouse?+
Matsunami Kō 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 Matsunami Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Matsunami Kō 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.