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Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 6s🇯🇵Eastern Honshū (Ibaraki and Chiba), JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse

This red, round concrete tower stands 52 meters tall and was built in 2015. Its focal plane is 18 meters above sea level. The light emits a single red flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the southeastern breakwater in Eastern Honshū, Japan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F.R.
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2015

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6496.03
NGA No.
4696
ARLHS No.
JPN-1376

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
52m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red round concrete tower; 52

Location

City
Eastern Honshū (Ibaraki and Chiba)
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.4815°
Longitude
140.6333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Hitachi Southeast Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 6s — 1 red flash every 6 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 Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hitachi at 0.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Kawarago (1.1 NM N), Shirakata (1.1 NM N), Hitachinaka (3.6 NM S), Nakaminato (8.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hitachi Southeast 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 Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hitachi Southeast 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 Hitachi Southeast Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hitachi Southeast 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.