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Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso W 4s🇯🇵Kagoshima Area, JPInactive

Location & Light Range

About Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse, situated at the end of Kagoshima's north breakwater, stands on a square concrete post rising from a single-story equipment room. The entire structure, including the post and room, is painted red. Its light emits an isophase white, red, and green signal on a 4-second cycle, with a focal plane of 14 meters. The lighthouse is not currently operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso.W.R.G. period 4s

Location

City
Kagoshima Area
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
31.5967°
Longitude
130.5647°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Material
concrete

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M4831
NGA No.
10980
ARLHS No.
JPN-2041
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Kagoshima North Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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.
Which ports and harbors does Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kagoshima at 3.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Yunomochiki (4.2 NM SE), Furusato, Kagoshima (5.6 NM ESE), Uranomae (7.4 NM E), Kaigata (8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Kagoshima North 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 Kagoshima North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kagoshima North 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.