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Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇯🇵Urakawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

Built in 1891, this concrete lighthouse stands 12 meters tall on a bluff above Urakawa's seaport. It features a square, old-style tower with a lantern and gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for over 18 nautical miles. Its focal height reaches 47 meters above sea level. The grounds are open to the public, offering views of the surrounding area, though the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a critical visual aid for vessels approaching Urakawa's seaport, facilitating safe entry into the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1891

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square old-style concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Urakawa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
on a bluff above the seaport of Urakawa
Latitude
42.1628°
Longitude
142.7767°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tokachi(26.2 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-722
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Urakawa Town Lighthouses 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 Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Urakawa at 0.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Samani (6.6 NM ESE), Erimo (18.6 NM ESE), Niikappu (23.8 NM WNW), Hiroo (23.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Urakawa Town 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.
How can I track vessels near Urakawa Town Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Urakawa Town 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.