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Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

🇯🇵Mihara, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse

This white concrete post structure, standing 9 meters tall, guides vessels into Itozaki harbor. It is attached to a square, single-story equipment shelter. The light is located at the south end of a detached breakwater, marking the entrance to the harbor in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture. The original structure has been replaced by a simpler light on a post.

Why it matters: This light marks the entrance to Itozaki harbor, a key port in western Onomichi.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An approximately 9m concrete post with a lantern, attached to a square 1-story equipment shelter, painted white.

Location

City
Mihara
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hiroshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Itozaki harbor in western Onomichi, Japan, marking the entrance at the south end of a detached breakwater
Latitude
34.3869°
Longitude
133.1123°

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Construction & History

Significant events: light replaced by a light on a post

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Itozaki(0.7 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sunami at 2.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Itozaki (2.7 NM E), Nomi (2.7 NM E), Omi (2.7 NM E), Onomichi (2.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Matsuhama Kō Detached 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 Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Matsuhama Kō Detached 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 Matsuhama Kō Detached Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Matsuhama Kō Detached 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.