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Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇯🇵Nichinan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

This 8.5-meter concrete post lighthouse, first lit in 1935, stands at the end of Aburatsu Harbor's east inner breakwater. The structure, painted red, includes a square, single-story equipment room and rises to a focal height of 13 meters. Its red light emits a single flash every four seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is constructed from concrete and its site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Aburatsu, is just 0.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the end of the east inner breakwater, guiding vessels safely into Aburatsu Harbor and preventing collisions with the structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1935

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 8.5 m concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room. The entire lighthouse is red.

Location

City
Nichinan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Aburatsu Harbor, at the end of the east inner breakwater.
Latitude
31.5710°
Longitude
131.4034°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aburatsu(0.3 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2119
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aburatsu at 0.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Meitsu (1.9 NM SSW), Tonoura (3.5 NM SSW), Fukushima, Miyazaki (11.4 NM WSW), Uchiumi (11.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.