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Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse

Fl WR 5s🇯🇵Hokkaido-South Coast, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse

Also known as: Cape Tobutsu Lighthouse

Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse is a large, square tower with red horizontal bands on a white background. It stands on Kiritappu Point, officially named Tobutsumi Point, in Hokkaido. The lighthouse has a focal height of 49 meters. Its light is white and red. The effective luminous intensity is 820,000 candela, making it the brightest in Hokkaido. An associated light, the Tobutsumi Point Hōkake Rock Directional Light, is also present.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is situated within Akkeshi Prefectural Natural Park, a scenic area overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Background
湯沸岬灯台（とうぶつみさきとうだい）は、北海道厚岸郡浜中町の霧多布岬（正式名称は湯沸岬）に立つ白地に赤横帯の入った四角形の大型灯台。周辺は厚岸道立自然公園に指定され、太平洋を望む景勝地。 実効光度は82万カンデラで、北海道で最も明るい。湯沸岬帆掛岩照射灯（航路標識番号：0145）を併設している。岬の名称は「とうふつみさき」だが、灯台名は「とうぶつみさきとうだい」である。

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Focal Height
49m
Light Range
19NM (35.2 km)

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Location

City
Hokkaido-South Coast
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
43.0760°
Longitude
145.1694°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 49 meters and a nominal range of 19 nautical miles (approximately 35.2 km), Tobutsumisaki is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse at night?+
Tobutsumisaki displays the characteristic Fl WR 5s — 1 wr flash every 5 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kiritappu at 1.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Akkeshi (14.3 NM W), Hanasaki (21.7 NM NE), Nasa (22 NM NE), Nemuro (23.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tobutsumisaki 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.
How can I track vessels near Tobutsumisaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tobutsumisaki 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.