Nishinomiya Breakwater West End Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nishinomiya Breakwater West End Lighthouse
This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 17 meters tall, with its light situated 16 meters above sea level. It marks the eastern side of the entrance to Kōbe harbor, positioned at the west end of the Nishinomiya Breakwater. This breakwater is an extensive structure running east-west, parallel to the coast between Ōsaka and Kōbe. The lighthouse emits a red flash every 3 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. Access to the tower and its site is restricted.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for ships navigating the busy waters between Ōsaka and Kōbe, specifically marking the eastern boundary for vessels entering Kōbe harbor.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Location
- City
- Kobe
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Sea Region
- The Nishinomiya Breakwater is a long east-west detached breakwater parallel to the coast between Ōsaka and Kōbe. Located at the west (Kōbe) end of the breakwater, marking the east side of the entrance to Kōbe.
- Latitude
- 34.6778°
- Longitude
- 135.3134°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 17m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Amagasaki(2.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5899.2
- NGA No.
- 7430
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1523
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