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Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse

L White 6s🇯🇵Mihama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse

Built in 1921, this white, cylindrical concrete tower reaches 18 meters in height. Located on a point east of Ise Bay, its lantern and gallery are positioned at a focal height of 20 meters. The light produces a single white flash each 6 seconds (L Fl W 6s), with a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles. The structure consists of a round concrete tower, a lantern room, and a surrounding gallery. The closest port is Fugusaki, 0.6 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This light serves as a navigation aid for ships on the routes within Ise Bay. It is the most visited lighthouse in Aichi Prefecture, appreciated for its coastal location and its construction date.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 6s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
L Fl W 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1921

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fugusaki(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M6144
ARLHS No.
JPN-428

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Mihama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
Headland on the east side of Ise Bay, guiding ships northward from the bay's entrance.
Latitude
34.7577°
Longitude
136.8445°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse displays the characteristic L 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 Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fugusaki at 0.5 NM to the N. Other ports served include Utsumi, Aichi (1.6 NM SE), Kowa (3.9 NM E), Toyohama, Aichi (5.5 NM SE), Tokoname (6.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse 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 Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse 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 Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mihama Town West Coast Lighthouse 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.