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Yome Guri Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 8s🇯🇵Suzu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yome Guri Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 13 meters tall on a platform supported by three concrete piles. Located in the Sea of Japan, approximately 17 kilometers north of the Noto Peninsula, it marks a dangerous shoal. The light emits a white flash every 8 seconds and has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat from the nearest port, Iida, which is 14.5 kilometers away. While the grounds are open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation, marking a hazardous shoal north of the Noto Peninsula in the Sea of Japan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Suzu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
dangerous shoal in the Sea of Japan about 17 km north of the Noto Peninsula
Latitude
37.6697°
Longitude
137.2064°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Iida(14.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7199
NGA No.
2884
ARLHS No.
JPN-1239

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with gallery mounted on a platform supported by three robust concrete piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yome Guri Lighthouse at night?+
Yome Guri displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 8s — 2 white flashes every 8 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yome Guri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yome Guri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iida at 14.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Wajima (21.6 NM SW), Nanao (38.1 NM SSW), Akasaki, Tottori (39.4 NM SW), KOGA (39.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yome Guri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yome Guri 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 Yome Guri Lighthouse?+
Yome Guri 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 Yome Guri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yome Guri 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.