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Hagi Kō Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse

🇯🇵Hagi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hagi Kō Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete lighthouse stood 8.5 meters tall on the Uraoki Breakwater at Hagi Port. Its structure consisted of a round concrete post rising from a one-story concrete equipment room. The lighthouse served as a navigational aid for vessels approaching Hagi Port. Its operational life ended in 2019 when the structure was removed. The site of the former lighthouse is now unmarked.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was significant for ensuring safe passage for vessels navigating the entrance to Hagi Port, particularly around the Uraoki Breakwater.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: An 8.5 m round concrete post rising from a 1-story concrete equipment room, painted entirely red.

Location

City
Hagi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Hagi Port, Japan, on the Uraoki Breakwater
Latitude
34.4368°
Longitude
131.4125°

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Construction & History

Significant events: Removed in 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hagi(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M7362.5
NGA No.
1722
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hagi Kō Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hagi Kō Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hagi at 0.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Senzaki (10.4 NM WSW), Fukawa (11.9 NM WSW), Susa (14.3 NM NE), Esaki (16.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hagi Kō Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hagi Kō Uraoki 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 Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hagi Kō Uraoki 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 Uraoki Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hagi Kō Uraoki 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.