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Toga Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Oga, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toga Lighthouse

A 10m white concrete cylinder rises from a 1-1/2 story round equipment shelter. The light source is 21m above sea level and casts a white flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. This structure is located on a small island marking the southern approach to Toga Wan, a bay on the western side of the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. The site is open to the public, but the tower cannot be entered.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the southern entrance to Toga Wan, warning ships away from the island it stands on.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Oga
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Akita Prefecture
Sea Region
Toga Wan, a semicircular bay at the west end of the Oga Peninsula, marking the southern entrance to the bay.
Latitude
39.9472°
Longitude
139.7009°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kitaura, Akita(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M7058.8
NGA No.
3600

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 10m white concrete post rising from a 1-1/2 story round equipment shelter.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toga Lighthouse at night?+
Toga displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Toga Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toga Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Funagawa at 7.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Akitafunagawa (8.3 NM ESE), Funakawa (8.9 NM ESE), Akita (19.9 NM SE), Noshiro (20.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toga Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toga 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 Toga Lighthouse?+
Toga 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 Toga Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toga 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.