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Sakai Lighthouse

F W🇯🇵Southwestern Honshū, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Sakai Lighthouse

The Sakai lighthouse features a white tower structure. Its light emits a fixed white beam. This navigational aid is no longer in service. It is located in Southwestern Honshū.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
F.W.

Location

City
Southwestern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.5475°
Longitude
133.2431°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7296
NGA No.
2184
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sakai Lighthouse at night?+
Sakai displays the characteristic F W. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Sakai Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sakai Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hoda at 1.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Shichirui (1.7 NM NNW), Sakaiminato (1.8 NM SE), Nagahama, Shimane (1.9 NM ENE), Kaizaki (2.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sakai Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Sakai Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Sakai Lighthouse?+
Sakai 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 Sakai Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sakai 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.