Usujiri (Usuziri Wan) North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Usujiri (Usuziri Wan) North Breakwater Lighthouse
This concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall on the north breakwater of Usujiri Bay in Hakodate, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The structure consists of a square concrete post attached to a 1-story concrete equipment building, with the light positioned 11 meters above sea level. It emits a single green flash every 6 seconds, visible for approximately 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Usujiri. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself remains closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safety of local fishing boats and other small craft that frequent Usujiri Bay, providing a clear navigational aid to enter the protected harbor. Its presence on the north breakwater is fundamental to the operational integrity and safety of Usujiri Port.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 6s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Location
- City
- Hakodate
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Hokkaido Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Usujiri Bay, marking the north breakwater
- Latitude
- 41.9343°
- Longitude
- 140.9409°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Usujiri(0.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1006
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- concrete
Structure: concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment building
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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