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Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest End Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest End Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 19 meters tall at the western end of Kōbe Breakwater Seven. It is situated at the point where the breakwater sharply bends southwestward, aligning with the entrance channel to Kōbe Port. The lighthouse features a lantern and gallery and emits a red light with a characteristic of a single flash every three seconds. Its focal height is also 19 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. This operational lighthouse is located just 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port, Kobe.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the critical western end of Kōbe Breakwater Seven, providing an essential navigational reference for vessels entering and departing Kōbe Port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the western end of Kōbe Breakwater Seven, which bends sharply southwestward to be parallel to the entrance channel.
Latitude
34.6688°
Longitude
135.2539°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kobe(0.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1511
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest End Lighthouse at night?+
Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest End displays the characteristic Fl Red 3s. 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 Seven Southwest End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kobe at 4.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Amagasaki (6.7 NM ENE), Nishinomiya (6.7 NM ENE), AmagasakiNishinomiyaAshiya (8.5 NM ENE), Osaka, Tottori (8.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest 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 Seven Southwest End Lighthouse?+
Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest 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 Seven Southwest End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kōbe Breakwater Seven Southwest 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.