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Shiroyama Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Takahama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shiroyama Lighthouse

Also known as: Shiroyama (Siroyama)

Established in 1926, the Shiroyama lighthouse consists of an 8.5-meter white concrete post connected to a square, single-story equipment building. The light's focal plane is 27 meters above sea level. It emits a white flash every 3 seconds and has a visibility distance of 14.7 nautical miles. This marker is situated on a headland northeast of Takahama in Fukui Prefecture. Access to the site is permitted, but entry into the tower is not allowed. Uchiura in Ishikawa Prefecture is the closest port, situated 3.3 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This lighthouse identifies a notable headland northeast of Takahama, offering navigation aid to ships in the nearby sea lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1926

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m white concrete post attached to a square 1-story equipment shelter.

Location

City
Takahama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Sea Region
tip of a promontory on the northeast side of Takayama
Latitude
35.4968°
Longitude
135.5524°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Uchiura, Ishikawa(3.3 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-615
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shiroyama Lighthouse at night?+
Shiroyama displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Shiroyama Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shiroyama Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tsuchiura at 2.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Uchiura, Fukui (3.9 NM NW), Obama, Fukui (7.4 NM E), Maizuru (9.5 NM W), Ine (16.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shiroyama Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shiroyama 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 Shiroyama Lighthouse?+
Shiroyama 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 Shiroyama Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shiroyama 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.