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Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse

Oc Green 8s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, standing 19 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1931. It is located at the east end of Kōbe Breakwater One in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The structure features a lantern and gallery and emits an occluded green light every 8 seconds. Unique black Japanese characters, meant as a blessing against typhoons, adorn its seaward side. Its nearest port is Rokko Island, 0.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's inscription serves as a specific blessing against typhoons, highlighting its role in protecting maritime activity from severe weather. Its continuous operation ensures the smooth flow of shipping in and out of Kōbe.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc G 8s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1931

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rokko Island(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M5860
NGA No.
7464
ARLHS No.
JPN-1504

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the east end of the northern section of Kōbe Breakwater One, which is directed east to west, in Kōbe, Japan.
Latitude
34.6544°
Longitude
135.2024°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse at night?+
Kōbe Breakwater One East End displays the characteristic Oc Green 8s. 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 Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kobe at 2.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Amagasaki (9.3 NM ENE), Nishinomiya (9.3 NM ENE), Iwaya (9.9 NM WSW), Akashi (10.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kōbe Breakwater One East End 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 Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse?+
Kōbe Breakwater One East End 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 Kōbe Breakwater One East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kōbe Breakwater One East End 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.