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Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc Red 6s🇯🇵Sakai, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 16 meters tall, with its light positioned 18 meters above sea level. It marks the entrance to Sakai's south harbor, located at the end of the short south breakwater. The light emits a single red occulting flash every 6 seconds, visible for 12.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the south side of Ōsaka and is 1.5 kilometers from the nearest port. This operational aid to navigation provides a clear signal for vessels approaching the harbor.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe passage of vessels utilizing the south harbor of Sakai, guiding ships around the south breakwater and ensuring smooth entry and exit from the Ōsaka Bay shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc R 6s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Sakai
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Osaka Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the short south breakwater at the entrance to the south harbor of Sakai, on the south side of Ōsaka.
Latitude
34.5580°
Longitude
135.4094°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sakai(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5951
NGA No.
7288
ARLHS No.
JPN-1927
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sakai City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc Red 6s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sakaisenboku at 1.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Sakai (1.5 NM S), Osaka, Tottori (5.7 NM NNE), Hannan (6.2 NM SSW), KAIZUKA (6.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sakai 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 Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Sakai 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 Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sakai 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.