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Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇯🇵Hakodate, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse

Also known as: Siokubi

The Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse stands as a white, cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, attached to a single-story keeper's house. Standing 11 meters tall, its light is positioned at a focal height of 50 meters, providing a geographic range of 18.7 nautical miles. This active aid emits a white light, producing one flash every 20 seconds. Located near Hakodate in Hokkaido Prefecture, its nearest port is Toyoura, approximately 5.4 kilometers away. The lighthouse is situated on Shiokubi Cape, a landform extending into the sea.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation around Shiokubi Cape, a critical turning point for coastal shipping in Japan, helping mariners identify their position and avoid hazards in an area known for challenging currents.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Location

City
Hakodate
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Shiokubi (Siokubi) Misaki
Latitude
41.7111°
Longitude
140.9643°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Toyoura(5.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-572
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse at night?+
Shiokubi Misaki displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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 Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Toyoura at 5.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Oma (11.2 NM SSW), Odoh (11.3 NM NE), Todohokke (11.3 NM NE), Date (11.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shiokubi Misaki 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 Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse?+
Shiokubi Misaki 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 Shiokubi Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shiokubi Misaki 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.