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Saika Saki Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇯🇵Wakayama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saika Saki Lighthouse

Also known as: Saika (Saiga) Saki, Saiga

Built in 1960, this lighthouse features a 14-meter round cylindrical concrete tower painted white, topped with a lantern and gallery. Its light is positioned 75 meters above sea level and offers a geographic range of 22 nautical miles. The light signal is a white flash occurring every 8 seconds (Fl W 8s). It is situated 1.5 kilometers from Wakayama, the closest port.

Why it matters: This structure provides necessary navigation for maritime traffic approaching the Japanese coast near Wakayama Prefecture, marking the coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
75m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1960

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wakayama(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5965
NGA No.
7018
ARLHS No.
JPN-525
Wikidata
Q11659424 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Wakayama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Latitude
34.1883°
Longitude
135.1410°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saika Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Saika 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 Saika Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saika Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kainan at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Wakayama (0.8 NM NNW), Shimotsu (4.3 NM S), Fuke (8 NM N), Tannowa (9.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saika Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saika 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 Saika Saki Lighthouse?+
Saika 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 Saika Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saika 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.