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Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇯🇵Toyohashi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse

A white, round cylindrical tower with a lantern and gallery, the Toyohashi City Lighthouse stands 16 meters tall. Its light is situated 17 meters above sea level and emits a single green flash every 5 seconds. Located at the southwest end of the detached main breakwater, it marks the primary entrance to Toyohashi's harbors. This structure is positioned at the head of Mikawa Bay, near the base of the Atsumi Peninsula. The lighthouse is 1.5 kilometers from the nearest port in Toyohashi.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels through the principal entrance to Toyohashi City's industrial harbors and supports the economic lifeline of Toyohashi.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Toyohashi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the southwest end of the detached main breakwater of Toyohashi, at the head of Mikawa Bay and the base of the Atsumi Peninsula, marking the principal entrance to Toyohashi City's several harbors.
Latitude
34.7376°
Longitude
137.2708°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Toyohashi(1.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1718
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Toyohashi City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kamikawaguchi at 1.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tahara (2.1 NM SSW), Toyohashi (2.7 NM ESE), Gamagori (5.1 NM NNW), Kuramai (5.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toyohashi 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 Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Toyohashi 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 Toyohashi City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toyohashi 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.