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Kōbe Breakwater One West End Lighthouse

Oc Red 6s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kōbe Breakwater One West End Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 11 meters tall, marks the west end of Breakwater One at the entrance to Kōbe's Wadamisaki harbor. It has a flared top and emits an occulting red light, meaning it is dark for a period before flashing, on a 6-second cycle. The lighthouse's focal height reaches 13 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. Accessible only by boat due to its location on a detached breakwater, the site is open to the public while the tower itself remains closed. This structure is located approximately 1 kilometer from Rokko Island.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding maritime traffic safely into Wadamisaki harbor and warns of the western extremity of Breakwater One.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc R 6s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the west end of the detached Breakwater One, marking the entrance to Wadamisaki harbor on the west side of Kōbe.
Latitude
34.6529°
Longitude
135.1894°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rokko Island(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M5857.5
NGA No.
7472.5
ARLHS No.
JPN-1505

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with a flared top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kōbe Breakwater One West End Lighthouse at night?+
Kōbe Breakwater One West End displays the characteristic Oc Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kōbe Breakwater One West End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kōbe Breakwater One West End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kobe at 2.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Iwaya (9.3 NM WSW), Akashi (9.9 NM W), Amagasaki (10 NM ENE), Nishinomiya (10 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kōbe Breakwater One West End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kōbe Breakwater One West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
Kōbe Breakwater One West 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 West End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kōbe Breakwater One West 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.