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Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

🇯🇵Tateyama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: Hunagata

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, standing 8.5 meters tall, is situated on the eastern arm of the breakwater at Funagata Port. Its structure is described as a round, hourglass-shaped tower. With a focal height of 9 meters, it emits a light visible for 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 2 kilometers from Tateyama, its nearest port. It is an active aid to navigation within Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of vessels entering and exiting Funagata Port, directly impacting local fishing operations and maritime trade.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Tateyama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Chiba Prefecture
Sea Region
Funagata Port, Japan
Latitude
35.0227°
Longitude
139.8458°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tateyama(2.0 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1307
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tateyama at 1.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Muya (2.6 NM WSW), Wada (8.3 NM E), Maguchi (11 NM NW), Kazusaminato (11.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Funagata 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 Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Funagata 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 Funagata Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Funagata 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.