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Hitachi West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (2) G 7s🇯🇵Eastern Honshū (Ibaraki and Chiba), JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hitachi West Breakwater Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 19 meters tall at the end of the western breakwater for Hitachi harbor. The cylindrical tower, painted white, features a lantern and gallery. Its light emits a single green flash every 7 seconds. This aid has a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. The site and tower are closed to the public.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) G 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Eastern Honshū (Ibaraki and Chiba)
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
36.4835°
Longitude
140.6281°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: White tower; 52

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6496
NGA No.
4692
ARLHS No.
JPN-1375
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hitachi West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Hitachi West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (2) G 7s — 2 green flashes every 7 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hitachi West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hitachi West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hitachi at 0.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Kawarago (1 NM NNE), Shirakata (1 NM NNE), Hitachinaka (3.7 NM S), Nakaminato (8.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hitachi West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hitachi West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Hitachi West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hitachi West 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.