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Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Saiki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone lighthouse, built in 1904, stands 39 meters tall on an isolated rock within the Bungo Strait, approximately 25 kilometers east northeast of Saiki. Its exterior features distinctive black and white horizontal bands, and it is topped by a lantern and gallery. The structure includes an attached two-story stone keeper's house. The lighthouse was heavily damaged during World War II and subsequently underwent significant repairs. Its light produces a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 19.5 nautical miles. The site and tower are not open to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for navigation through the Bungo Strait, a significant maritime route. The former keeper's station has been preserved as the Bungo Strait Maritime Museum, offering insight into the lighthouse's operational past.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
56m
Geographic Range
19.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1904

Significant events: repaired after being heavily damaged during World War II

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Youra(9.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M4912
NGA No.
10464
ARLHS No.
JPN-369

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
39m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 2-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Saiki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Oita Prefecture
Sea Region
isolated rock in the center of the Bungo Strait about 25 km east northeast of Saiki
Latitude
33.0438°
Longitude
132.1767°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Saiki City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Urashiro at 13.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Saiki (13.7 NM WSW), Tsukumi (15.6 NM W), Iwamatsu (17.2 NM ENE), Misho (18.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saiki 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 Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Saiki 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 Saiki City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saiki 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.