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Sakino Se Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇯🇵Saiki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sakino Se Lighthouse

Sakino Se is a cylindrical concrete tower completed in 1961. Standing 7.5 meters tall, its lantern room reaches a focal height of 43 meters. It emits a single white flash every four seconds, visible for 17.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the highest of three islets located about 2 kilometers east of Sakai Oshima. The nearest port is Youra, 8.3 kilometers away. The structure features a round, strongly conical concrete tower with a gallery.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels through potentially hazardous waters east of Sakai Oshima, warning them of the group of three islets it occupies.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Youra(8.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M4913
NGA No.
10600
ARLHS No.
JPN-141

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round strongly conical concrete tower with gallery

Location

City
Saiki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Oita Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the highest of a group of three islets about 2 km east of Sakai Oshima.
Latitude
32.9707°
Longitude
132.1013°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sakino Se Lighthouse at night?+
Sakino Se displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Sakino Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sakino Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Urashiro at 8.5 NM to the W. Other ports served include Saiki (9.4 NM W), Tsukumi (13.4 NM WNW), Kamae (13.7 NM SW), Usuki (17.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sakino Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sakino Se 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 Sakino Se Lighthouse?+
Sakino Se 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 Sakino Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sakino Se 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.