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Takasu Kō Lighthouse

F red 9s🇯🇵Fukui, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Takasu Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: Takanosu

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, painted white and red, stands 8 meters tall with a focal height of 16 meters. It features a round tower with a flared top, connected to a small equipment shelter. The lighthouse is situated at Takasu (Takanosu) Port in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, near the nearest port facilities. Its light characteristic was a fixed red light. The geographic range of its former light was 7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for guiding vessels entering and departing Takasu Port, ensuring safe passage through its waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F red 9s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
red
Interval
9s
Raw Code
F.R. 69
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: inactive

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Takasu(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M7240.5
NGA No.
2692
ARLHS No.
JPN-1205

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with a flared top, attached to a small equipment shelter

Location

City
Fukui
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Sea Region
Takasu (Takanosu) Port, Japan
Latitude
36.1294°
Longitude
136.0591°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Takasu Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Takasu Kō displays the characteristic F red 9s. 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 Takasu Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Takasu Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fukui at 5.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Takasu, Fukui (7.8 NM ESE), Ukui (7.8 NM ESE), Shiraki (23.9 NM S), Ataka (24.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Takasu Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Takasu Kō 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 Takasu Kō Lighthouse?+
Takasu Kō 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 Takasu Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Takasu Kō 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.