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Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (2) G 6s🇯🇵Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

This green cylindrical tower stands 20 meters tall and has a focal height of 20 meters. The structure is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. Its light produces two green flashes every 6 seconds. This light is visible for a geographic range of 7 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) G 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture)
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.8209°
Longitude
136.9381°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green

Structure: White tower; 66

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6163.6
NGA No.
5988
ARLHS No.
JPN-1715
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Kinuura Kō West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (2) G 6s — 2 green flashes every 6 seconds. 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 Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Take at 1.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Tokonami (1.8 NM NNE), Taketoyo (1.8 NM NNE), Ura (1.8 NM NNE), Kinuura (2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kinuura Kō West Breakwater 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 Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Kinuura Kō West Breakwater 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 Kinuura Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kinuura Kō West Breakwater 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.