Kii Oshima Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kii Oshima Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse
This concrete lighthouse, built in 1983, stands at the eastern end of a breakwater at Kii Oshima, guiding vessels into the small boat harbor. The 8.5-meter post is covered in white tile and features a lantern on a square equipment shelter. Its focal height is 11 meters above sea level, emitting a single green flash every five seconds. The structure's geographic range is 10.7 nautical miles, providing a clear marker for approaching craft. While the tower is closed to visitors, the site is accessible, allowing views of the harbor approach.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for the local fishing fleet and recreational boaters, marking the end of the east breakwater to ensure safe entry into the Kii Oshima small boat harbor.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- F G Fl G 5s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1983
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white tile
- Material
- concrete
Structure: An 8.5m concrete post, covered with white tile, attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter. It features a lantern at its focal plane of 11m.
Location
- City
- Kushimoto
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Wakayama Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of a breakwater at the small boat harbor of Kii Oshima.
- Latitude
- 33.4753°
- Longitude
- 135.8038°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ohshima, Wakayama(0.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5997.2
- NGA No.
- 6784
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