Kushikino West Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kushikino West Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Kusikino, Detached
This green lighthouse stands on the detached west breakwater guarding the entrance to Kushikino harbor. The cylindrical concrete tower, which flares at its top, has a height of 11 meters and its light reaches 16 meters above sea level. It emits a green flash every 6 seconds, visible for a distance of 12.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the breakwater approximately 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port. Its continuous operation confirms its role in maritime safety.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for vessels entering and exiting Kushikino Port, warning them of the detached west breakwater's extent. Its consistent green light provides a critical visual cue for navigating the busy harbor entrance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 6s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Location
- City
- Ichikikushikino
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kagoshima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the detached west breakwater of Kushikino (Kusikino), Japan.
- Latitude
- 31.7165°
- Longitude
- 130.2481°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round concrete tower flared at the top
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Kushikino(0.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2057
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