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Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇯🇵Satsumasendai, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse

A red, cylindrical concrete tower, 12 meters tall, was built in 1996 to serve as the Satsumasendai Harbor Lighthouse. The structure flares at its top and stands 18 meters above sea level. This lighthouse is situated at the end of a 2.5-kilometer breakwater on the north side of the Sendai River mouth. It emits a single red flash every 6 seconds, visible for 12.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, although the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the end of the south breakwater, guiding vessels safely into Satsumasendai Harbor and past the mouth of the Sendai River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1996

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, flared at the top

Location

City
Satsumasendai
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of a 2.5 km long breakwater on the north side of the mouth of the Sendai River, part of Satsumasendai (Sendai Kō) South Breakwater.
Latitude
31.8552°
Longitude
130.1824°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Satsumasendai(0.9 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2070
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red flashes every 6 seconds. 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 Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Satsumasendai at 0.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Satsumasendai (2.5 NM ESE), Nishikata (4 NM NNE), Shikata (4 NM NNE), Muta, Nagasaki (4.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor 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 Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor 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 Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Satsumasendai City: Sendai Harbor 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.