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Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 10s🇯🇵Toyama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1957, is a 10-meter cylindrical red tower. It is attached to a single-story concrete equipment shelter. The light emits a red flash every 10 seconds and has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The structure stands on the west breakwater, marking the entrance to Toyama city's main harbor basin. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is located 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels safely into Toyama city's main harbor. Its position on the west breakwater clearly marks the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl R 10s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a 1-story concrete equipment shelter

Location

City
Toyama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Toyama Prefecture
Sea Region
West side of the entrance to the main harbor basin of Toyama city, on a breakwater.
Latitude
36.7654°
Longitude
137.2257°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Toyama(0.2 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1292
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Toyama City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 10s — 2 red flashes every 10 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fushiki at 4.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hiki (4.4 NM W), Toyama (4.4 NM W), Toyamashinko (5.2 NM W), Fushikitoyama (6.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toyama City Lighthouses 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 Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Toyama City Lighthouses 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 Toyama City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toyama City Lighthouses 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.