Iwafune Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Iwafune Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse
This white, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall, with its light positioned 15 meters above sea level. It is situated on the south end of Iwafune harbor's detached breakwater in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every three seconds. Its geographic range extends to 11.9 nautical miles. The structure serves as a maritime utility, guiding vessels into the harbor.
Why it matters: This light provides a clear navigational reference for vessels entering and exiting Iwafune harbor, marking the end of the detached breakwater and aiding safe passage into Murakami.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 3s
- Focal Height
- 15m
- Geographic Range
- 11.9NM
Location
- City
- Murakami
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Niigata Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Iwafune harbor in Murakami, marking the south end of its detached breakwater.
- Latitude
- 38.1830°
- Longitude
- 139.4175°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Iwafune(0.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7090.7
- NGA No.
- 3405
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-187
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