Saigō Wan Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Saigō Wan Breakwater East End Lighthouse
This light marks the northeast extremity of the detached breakwater protecting Saigō harbor. The structure consists of an 8.5-meter white concrete post mounted on a 1-story concrete equipment shelter. Its focal plane reaches 9.5 meters above the water, emitting a green flashing light. This light operates on a 3-second cycle, displaying a single flash. The station's geographic range extends to 10.2 nautical miles. The site is accessible, but the tower is closed to the public.
Why it matters: This light is critical for safe navigation into Saigō harbor, warning mariners about the detached breakwater's eastern end and helping prevent collisions with the structure.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 3s
- Focal Height
- 9.5m
- Geographic Range
- 10.2NM
Location
- City
- Okinoshima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Shimane Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Saigō harbor, marking the northeast end of its detached breakwater.
- Latitude
- 36.2025°
- Longitude
- 133.3343°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Okinokojima(0.1 km)
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8.5m
- Tower Shape
- post
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: An 8.5m white concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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