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Tateyama Saki Lighthouse

F W 2s🇯🇵Northern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tateyama Saki Lighthouse

This latticed tower stands 26 meters tall and displays a distinctive black stripe with an orange trapezium daymark. Its focal height reaches 48 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a fixed white light. It has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The tower's contrasting black and orange colors aid in daytime identification.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W 2s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2s
Raw Code
F.W.
Focal Height
48m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Northern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
39.8605°
Longitude
139.7736°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
latticed
Tower Color
black and orange

Structure: Latticed tower, orange trapezium daymark, black stripe; 26

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M7059.6
NGA No.
3588
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tateyama Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Tateyama Saki displays the characteristic F W 2s — 1 white flash every 2 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.
Which ports and harbors does Tateyama Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tateyama Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Funagawa at 3.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Akitafunagawa (3.9 NM ENE), Funakawa (4.3 NM E), Akita (14.4 NM ESE), Noshiro (23.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tateyama Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tateyama 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 Tateyama Saki Lighthouse?+
Tateyama 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 Tateyama Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tateyama 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.