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Naryu Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Maizuru, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Naryu Saki Lighthouse

Also known as: Naryu Saki (Nariu Misaki)

Naryu Saki lighthouse is a white, square concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall, situated on a sharp promontory northeast of Maizuru. Its focal plane reaches 94 meters above sea level, casting a white flash every 5 seconds that is visible for over 24 nautical miles. The lighthouse structure consists of the tower attached to a single-story concrete equipment shelter. This facility has been an active aid to navigation for many years, with its operational status confirmed in recent years. The lighthouse is located about 4.5 kilometers by sea from Uchiura.

Why it matters: Naryu Saki lighthouse marks a hazardous promontory for vessels navigating the waters northeast of Maizuru, ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
94m
Geographic Range
24.2NM

Location

City
Maizuru
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kyoto Prefecture
Sea Region
Located high on the tip of a sharp promontory about 25 km northeast of downtown Maizuru.
Latitude
35.6021°
Longitude
135.4623°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m square concrete post, painted white, is attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Uchiura, Ishikawa(4.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1248
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Naryu Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Naryu Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Naryu Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Naryu Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Uchiura, Fukui at 4.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tsuchiura (5.5 NM SSE), Maizuru (8.9 NM SW), Ine (9.4 NM WNW), Obama, Fukui (13.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Naryu Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Naryu 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 Naryu Saki Lighthouse?+
Naryu 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 Naryu Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Naryu 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.