Saigō Wan Breakwater West End Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Saigō Wan Breakwater West End Lighthouse
This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10.5 meters tall with its light positioned 12 meters above sea level. Located at the southwest end of Saigō harbor's detached breakwater in Okinoshima, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, it emits a red flash every 10 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Okinokojima, is just 0.3 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for the safe navigation of ships entering and departing Saigō harbor, specifically marking the detached breakwater's western end. Its distinct red flashes prevent vessels from colliding with this submerged hazard, ensuring smooth maritime operations within the bay.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 10s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- City
- Okinoshima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Shimane Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located at the southwest end of the detached breakwater of Saigō harbor.
- Latitude
- 36.2025°
- Longitude
- 133.3315°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Okinokojima(0.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7320.5.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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