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Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse

White🇯🇵Iwaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse

Ryugasaki Hana lighthouse is a 16-meter skeletal steel tower that consists of a lantern and gallery mounted atop a large steel tripod. It is situated in the surf near the modern entrance to Nakanosaku harbor, approximately 0.4 kilometers from the nearest port. The tower is painted white. Originally operational, the lighthouse was deactivated in December 2016. Its location in the surf meant that access was only possible by boat. The structure's unique form, emerging directly from the water, made it a recognizable feature of the Fukushima Prefecture coastline.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provided navigational guidance for vessels approaching Nakanosaku harbor. Its distinctive tripod design in the surf made it a unique architectural feature.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Significant events: Deactivated December 2016

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nakanosaku(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1363

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: lantern and gallery mounted atop a large steel tripod

Location

City
Iwaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukushima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in the surf just off the modern entrance to Nakanosaku harbor.
Latitude
36.9533°
Longitude
140.9505°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nakanosaku at 0.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Ena (1 NM NNE), Ishiwaki (2.7 NM WSW), Onahama (3.4 NM WSW), Hirakata (9.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ryugasaki Hana 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 Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse?+
Ryugasaki Hana 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 Ryugasaki Hana Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ryugasaki Hana 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.