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Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Matsuyama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse

This 8.5-meter tall white concrete post light, with a focal height of 11 meters, is connected to a square, single-story concrete equipment structure. It displays a green light with a 4-second cycle (Fl G 4s) and offers a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Situated on a detached breakwater at Horie, within Matsuyama, Japan, it marks the entry point to a small boat harbor. Access to the site is permitted, though the tower remains inaccessible.

Why it matters: This navigation aid assists local vessels entering and exiting the small boat harbor at Horie, Matsuyama.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Matsuyama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ehime Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the detached breakwater of a small boat harbor at Horie in Matsuyama, Japan.
Latitude
33.9078°
Longitude
132.7479°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Matsuyama(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M5439
NGA No.
8810
ARLHS No.
JPN-2373

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete post light attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Horie West Harbor Breakwater 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 Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Matsuyama at 2.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Masaki (4.2 NM SW), Mitsuhama (4.2 NM SW), Hojo (4.6 NM NNE), Kikuma (8.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Horie West Harbor 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 Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Horie West Harbor 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 Horie West Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Horie West Harbor 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.