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Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇯🇵Nanao, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse

This concrete cylindrical tower, standing 12 meters tall, was first lit in 1914. Its structure includes a lantern and gallery atop a one-story equipment building. Located on the point of a cape about 12 kilometers northeast of Nanao, it marks the entrance to Nanao Bay. The light emits a white flash every 8 seconds from a focal height of 32 meters, with a geographic range of 15.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for maritime traffic entering Nanao Bay, helping to differentiate it from the similarly named Kannon Saki Light guarding Tokyo Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a rectangular 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Nanao
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
marks the entrance to the sheltered waters of Nanao Bay, located on the point of the cape about 12 km northeast of Nanao.
Latitude
37.1069°
Longitude
137.0579°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nanao(4.8 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-432
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Noto Kannon Saki displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nanao at 4.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Nakanoto (10.6 NM SW), KOGA (17.3 NM W), Akasaki, Tottori (18.7 NM W), Wajima (19.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Noto Kannon 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 Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse?+
Noto Kannon 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 Noto Kannon Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Noto Kannon 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.