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Kōbe Breakwater One South End Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kōbe Breakwater One South End Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 19 meters tall, with its light positioned 18 meters above sea level. It marks the south end of Kōbe Breakwater One, a detached section extending southeastward parallel to the entrance channel. The lighthouse is a white, round hourglass-shaped structure topped with a lantern and gallery. Its green light flashes once every 4 seconds, providing a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. Accessible only by boat, it is located 0.9 kilometers from Rokko Island.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for maritime safety, guiding ships navigating the entrance channel into Kobe's port by marking the breakwater's end. Its distinctive hourglass-shaped concrete tower serves as a visual landmark for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Kōbe Breakwater One, marking the south end of its southern section, parallel to the entrance channel.
Latitude
34.6515°
Longitude
135.2044°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rokko Island(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
M5861
NGA No.
7460
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kōbe Breakwater One South End Lighthouse at night?+
Kōbe Breakwater One South End displays the characteristic Oc 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 Kōbe Breakwater One South End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kōbe Breakwater One South End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kobe at 2.7 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 South End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kōbe Breakwater One South 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 South End Lighthouse?+
Kōbe Breakwater One South 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 South End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kōbe Breakwater One South 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.