Akashi Kō Outer Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Akashi Kō Outer Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Akasi
This concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on the west breakwater of Akashi Harbor's outer section. Its cylindrical, hourglass shape and white exterior are functional elements of its design. The light itself, positioned 13 meters above sea level, emits a red flash on a 6-second cycle. It offers a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. This structure is located just 0.1 kilometers from the port of Akashi. It has been an active navigational aid since its construction.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Akashi Harbor, a key port for local commerce and fishing fleets. It guides vessels entering from the Seto Inland Sea, ensuring they avoid the breakwater and other dangers.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso R 6s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Light Range
- 11NM (20.4 km)
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Akashi
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Akashi Harbor, on the outer harbor's west breakwater
- Latitude
- 34.6413°
- Longitude
- 134.9905°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Akashi(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5785
- NGA No.
- 7656
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