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Kōbe Kō Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kōbe Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: Kōbe Kō (Breakwater Seven Northeast End)

This lighthouse stands on the eastern end of Kōbe Breakwater Seven, a concrete barrier protecting Kōbe harbor. The cylindrical white concrete tower measures 20 meters in height, with its light positioned at the same elevation. It emits a green flash every three seconds, serving as a navigational aid for vessels entering the port. The lighthouse is situated between Breakwater Seven and the Nishinomiya Breakwater to the east, marking a primary entrance channel. Its location on the breakwater makes it accessible only by sea, and it is not open to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels through a main entrance into Kōbe harbor, a critical channel for one of Japan's busiest ports and its significant shipping operations.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the east end of Kōbe Breakwater Seven, an east-west detached breakwater parallel to the coast protecting the harbor of Kōbe. It marks one of the main entrances to Kōbe harbor, situated between this breakwater and the Nishinomiya Breakwater to the east.
Latitude
34.6762°
Longitude
135.2959°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kobe(2.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-269
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kōbe Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Kōbe Kō 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 Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kōbe Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Amagasaki at 4.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Nishinomiya (4.5 NM ENE), AmagasakiNishinomiyaAshiya (6.4 NM ENE), Kobe (6.4 NM W), Osaka, Tottori (7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kōbe Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kōbe Kō 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 Kō Lighthouse?+
Kōbe Kō 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 Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kōbe Kō 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.