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Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 3s🇯🇵Southern Hokkaidō, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 15 meters tall and functions as an active navigational aid. Its focal plane is also 15 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. The light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds. The structure is located at the northwest end of a short outer breakwater near Hakodate in Southern Hokkaidō. It is a 15-meter tall, round, cylindrical concrete tower, painted entirely red, with a lantern and gallery.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Southern Hokkaidō
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
41.7948°
Longitude
140.6929°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red tower; 49

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6707.5
NGA No.
0898
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Hakodate Outer Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 3s — 1 red flash every 3 seconds. 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 Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hakodate at 0.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Date (1.3 NM ESE), Usujiri (14.1 NM NE), Toyoura (17.4 NM E), Oma (18.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hakodate Outer 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 Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hakodate Outer 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 Hakodate Outer Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hakodate Outer 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.