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Omoto Lighthouse

🇯🇵Iwaizumi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Omoto Lighthouse

Also known as: #Omoto (Kumanohana)

Omoto Lighthouse was a cylindrical concrete tower built in 1963. Rising 8.5 meters, it featured a round structure atop a 1-story equipment room. Situated on a bluff south of Omoto, approximately 25 kilometers north of Miyako, it served as a navigational aid. The lighthouse remained operational for 50 years before its decommissioning and demolition in 2013. Its foundation remains at the site, which is now part of a National Park.

Why it matters: Although no longer active, its former site within a National Park offers visitors expansive coastal views, recalling the lighthouse's role in maritime safety for the area north of Miyako.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower rising from a 1-story equipment room

Location

City
Iwaizumi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Iwate Prefecture
Sea Region
atop a bluff south of Omoto, about 25 km north of Miyako
Latitude
39.8400°
Longitude
141.9792°

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Type
Name
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Construction & History

Year Built
1963

Significant events: Inactive since 2013, demolished

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Miyako(13.0 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-488
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Omoto Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Omoto Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Omoto at 0.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Miyako, Iwate (12.1 NM S), Iya (12.4 NM S), NODA (17.8 NM NNW), Yamada, Iwate (22.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Omoto Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Omoto 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 Omoto Lighthouse?+
Omoto 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 Omoto Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Omoto 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.