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Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso Green 6s🇯🇵Hakusan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

A white, conical concrete lighthouse built in 1976 stands 9.5 meters tall. It features a 1-story equipment shelter at its base, with the entire structure painted white. The light emits an isophase green flash every 6 seconds from a focal height of 13 meters. This structure marks the eastern breakwater of Kanazawa Port, extending into the sea. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels navigating the entrance to Kanazawa Port, clearly marking the end of the east breakwater to prevent collisions or groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso G 6s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9.5m concrete post attached to a square 1-story equipment shelter. The entire lighthouse is painted white.

Location

City
Hakusan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Ishikawa Prefecture
Sea Region
East breakwater of Kanazawa
Latitude
36.4934°
Longitude
136.4846°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kanazawa(10.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M7234.4
NGA No.
2748
ARLHS No.
JPN-1219
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso Green 6s. 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 Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ataka at 5.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Kanazawa (8.9 NM NE), Fukui (24.3 NM SW), Takasu, Fukui (29.1 NM SSW), Ukui (29.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kanazawa Kō East 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 Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Kanazawa Kō East 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 Kanazawa Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kanazawa Kō East 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.