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Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Kawasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 10 meters tall on the northernmost end of a long, detached breakwater located northeast of Yokohama. The cylindrical structure, painted white, features a flared top and reaches a focal height of 14 meters. It emits a single green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated 0.8 kilometers from Higashi-Ogishima port. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the northeast extremity of a very long detached breakwater, providing a critical warning to vessels navigating busy shipping lanes into and out of Yokohama port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Kawasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kanagawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the northeast end of a very long detached breakwater on the northeast side of Yokohama.
Latitude
35.4947°
Longitude
139.7831°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Higashi-Ogishima(0.8 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1399

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with a flared top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse at night?+
Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Higashi-Ogishima at 0.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Kawasaki (1.9 NM NW), Asahimachi (4.7 NM WNW), Shinagawa, Tokyo (7.1 NM NNW), Aomi (7.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End 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 Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse?+
Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End 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 Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End 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.