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Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Noto, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse

The Inuyama South Breakwater light consists of a concrete post connected to a 1-story concrete equipment building. This square building measures 8 meters in height, with the light source situated at 10 meters above sea level. Its characteristic is a single red flash repeating every 3 seconds, detectable up to 10.4 nautical miles. This operational navigational aid is situated on a detached breakwater safeguarding a small boat harbor south of Inuyama in Noto. It serves the Tsukumo port, located 0.5 kilometers distant. Access to the site is permitted, but the tower interior remains inaccessible.

Why it matters: This light indicates the detached breakwater for Inuyama harbor, functioning as a warning for vessels approaching the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Noto
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
detached breakwater of a small boat harbor on the south side of Inuyama
Latitude
37.2961°
Longitude
137.2288°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsukumo(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7188.1
NGA No.
2940

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

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

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 Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Inuyama South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Iida at 8.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Wajima (16.8 NM WNW), Nanao (18.5 NM SW), Nakanoto (24.5 NM SW), KOGA (26.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Inuyama South 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 Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Inuyama South 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 Inuyama South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Inuyama South 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.