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Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 12s🇯🇵Owase, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Established in 1967, this concrete lighthouse stands 8 meters tall on a sharp promontory north of the entrance to Owase Wan and the harbor of Owase. The cylindrical tower, painted white, rises from a one-story square equipment room. Its focal height is 60 meters, and it emits a white light with a single flash every 12 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 20.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated approximately 2.1 kilometers from Hikimoto, the nearest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels entering Owase Wan and the harbor of Owase, providing a critical navigational aid at a sharp promontory.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1967

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hikimoto(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M6012
NGA No.
6580
ARLHS No.
JPN-1846

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Owase
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Located atop a very sharp promontory on the north side of the entrance to Owase Wan and the harbor of Owase.
Latitude
34.0820°
Longitude
136.2679°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Owase City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 12s — 3 white flashes every 12 seconds. 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 Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hikimoto at 2.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Owase (2.9 NM WSW), Nagashima (8.2 NM NNE), Nigishima (9.3 NM SSW), Nishiki (10.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Owase City Lighthouses 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 Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Owase City Lighthouses 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 Owase City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Owase City Lighthouses 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.