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Takura Saki Lighthouse

Iso White 6s🇯🇵Wakayama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Takura Saki Lighthouse

Built in 1956, Takura Saki Lighthouse is an 11-meter white cylindrical concrete post topped with a gallery, which stands on a one-story hexagonal concrete equipment shelter. Its light emits an isophase white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 18.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on a promontory at the northern end of the Kii Strait, marking the southern entrance to Ōsaka Wan. This location oversees the Kitan Strait, a channel only 11 kilometers wide. The structure also includes a spotlight that illuminates a reef 300 meters to the northwest.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime traffic traversing the Kii Strait and entering or exiting Ōsaka Wan through the constricted Kitan Strait. Its dual lighting system, featuring a main light and a supplementary spotlight, specifically addresses the dangers posed by the Takura Saki promontory and a nearby reef.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso White 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso W 6s
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
18.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1956

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kada(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M5961
NGA No.
7040
ARLHS No.
JPN-622

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: An 11m white cylindrical concrete post tower with a gallery, rising from a 1-story hexagonal concrete equipment shelter.

Location

City
Wakayama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
A promontory at the north end of the Kii Strait and the south end of Ōsaka Wan; the entrance to the bay through the Kitan Strait is only 11 km wide. Located on the cape, about 7 km west of Wakayama, illuminating a reef 300 m northwest.
Latitude
34.2649°
Longitude
135.0616°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Takura Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Takura Saki displays the characteristic Iso White 6s. 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 Takura Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Takura Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fuke at 5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Kainan (5.3 NM SE), Wakayama (5.3 NM SE), Tannowa (7.6 NM NE), Shimotsu (9.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Takura Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Takura Saki 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 Takura Saki Lighthouse?+
Takura Saki 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 Takura Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Takura Saki 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.