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Kōbe Breakwater Six East End Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kōbe Breakwater Six East End Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 19 meters tall. Its light is positioned 18 meters above sea level. Emitting a green flash every 3 seconds, it has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The structure is located at the east end of an attached section of Kōbe Breakwater Six, which projects eastward from Ohashi island. This breakwater section is detached and directed southeastward, running parallel to the entrance channel.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the east end of a critical breakwater section and guides vessels through the harbor entrance channel, opposite the Breakwater Seven Southwest End lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the east end of the attached section of Kōbe Breakwater Six, which projects eastward from Ohashi island. It is detached and directed southeastward, parallel to the entrance channel, and sits opposite the Breakwater Seven Southwest End lighthouse.
Latitude
34.6707°
Longitude
135.2453°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kobe(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M5866
NGA No.
7416
ARLHS No.
JPN-1509
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kōbe Breakwater Six East End Lighthouse at night?+
Kōbe Breakwater Six East End displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kōbe Breakwater Six East End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kōbe Breakwater Six East End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kobe at 4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Amagasaki (7 NM ENE), Nishinomiya (7 NM ENE), AmagasakiNishinomiyaAshiya (8.9 NM ENE), Osaka, Tottori (9.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kōbe Breakwater Six East End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kōbe Breakwater Six 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 Six East End Lighthouse?+
Kōbe Breakwater Six 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 Six East End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kōbe Breakwater Six 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.