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Taso Saki Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 6s🇯🇵Minamiise, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taso Saki Lighthouse

Completed in 1951, the Taso Saki Lighthouse is a slender, cylindrical concrete tower standing 12 meters tall. It is situated on a high promontory that forms a natural boundary between Ago Bay and Gokasho Bay in Mie Prefecture. The light, emitted from a focal height of 97 meters, casts a white flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 24.6 nautical miles. The structure rises from a single-story concrete equipment room. The lighthouse site is open to the public, providing expansive views, although the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the waters separating Ago Bay and Gokasho Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
97m
Geographic Range
24.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1951

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: slender round concrete tower rising from a 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Minamiise
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
high promontory separating Ago Bay from Gokasho Bay
Latitude
34.2889°
Longitude
136.6886°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gokasho(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6032
ARLHS No.
JPN-628
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taso Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Taso Saki displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 6s — 2 white 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Taso Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taso Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hamajima at 3.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Gokasho (3.5 NM N), Yoshizu (9 NM W), Matoya (11.2 NM ENE), Toba (14 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taso Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taso 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 Taso Saki Lighthouse?+
Taso 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 Taso Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taso 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.