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Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse

🇯🇵Hagi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: #Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater (Fishery Harbor East Breakwater)

This lighthouse was a cylindrical white concrete post, standing 8.5 meters tall, located at the end of an inner breakwater in Hagi harbor. It rose from a single-story concrete equipment room, marking the extremity of the breakwater for vessels entering the port. The structure served as a navigational aid for maritime traffic approaching Hagi, a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Its operational life concluded around 2020 with its removal.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for ensuring the safe entry of fishing vessels and other maritime traffic into Hagi harbor, specifically by marking the end of the inner breakwater.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m white concrete post rising from a 1-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Hagi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Hagi harbor, at the end of an inner breakwater
Latitude
34.4310°
Longitude
131.4153°

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Construction & History

Significant events: Removed around 2020

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hagi(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1612
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hagi at 0.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Senzaki (10.5 NM WSW), Fukawa (11.9 NM WSW), Susa (14.5 NM NE), Esaki (17.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hagi Kō Obata Hotō 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 Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hagi Kō Obata Hotō 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 Hagi Kō Obata Hotō Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hagi Kō Obata Hotō 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.