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Ōno Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Kanazawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ōno Lighthouse

Also known as: Ōno (Kanazawa)

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1934, stands 26 meters tall with a focal height of 34 meters. Its white, cylindrical tower, topped with a lantern and gallery, rises from a one-story Coast Guard office building. The structure marks the south side of the harbor entrance for Ōno, Kanazawa's industrial and fishing port. A white light flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 16 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Ōno, Kanazawa's busy port. It guides vessels past a bridge connecting to an island and into the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1934

Significant events: posts were used at the harbor entrance as early as 1884

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the landward end of a large 1-story Coast Guard office building

Location

City
Kanazawa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Ōno is the seaport associated with the city of Kanazawa; it is both an industrial port and a large fishing port. The lighthouse is on the south side of the harbor entrance, behind a bridge that carries traffic onto an island in the entrance.
Latitude
36.6161°
Longitude
136.6029°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kanazawa(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M7232
ARLHS No.
JPN-461
Wikidata
Q11439684 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ōno Lighthouse at night?+
Ōno displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Ōno Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ōno Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kanazawa at 0.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Ataka (15 NM SW), Fushikitoyama (25.6 NM ENE), Nakanoto (26.3 NM NNE), Toyamashinko (26.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ōno Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ōno 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 Ōno Lighthouse?+
Ōno 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 Ōno Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ōno 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.