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Yoroi Saki Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇯🇵Toba, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yoroi Saki Lighthouse

This active lighthouse, operational since 1963, stands on a sharp promontory that provides shelter to Kusaki fishing port. The structure is a slender, octagonal concrete tower that rises from a one-story equipment room. It has a focal height of 27 meters and emits an occulting white light with a 6-second cycle. The tower reaches a height of 9.5 meters and has a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Matoya port, 3.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for the fishing fleet operating out of Kusaki port, providing a critical navigational aid for safe entry and departure. Its octagonal concrete design is noted as a copy of the Ijika lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Matoya(3.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6045
NGA No.
6344
ARLHS No.
JPN-760

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Material
concrete

Structure: slender octagonal concrete tower rising from a 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Toba
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a sharp promontory sheltering the fishing port of Kusaki.
Latitude
34.4133°
Longitude
136.9280°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yoroi Saki Lighthouse at night?+
Yoroi Saki displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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 Yoroi Saki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yoroi Saki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Matoya at 3.4 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Suga (5.4 NM NNW), Toba (5.7 NM NW), Hamajima (10.9 NM SW), Gokasho (12.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yoroi Saki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yoroi Saki 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 Yoroi Saki Lighthouse?+
Yoroi Saki 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 Yoroi Saki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yoroi Saki 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.