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Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse

F Red 4s🇯🇵Hagi, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse

This red, cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall on the detached east breakwater at Mishima harbor's southern end. Its focal plane reaches 14 meters above the water. The structure features a flared top and is attached to a small equipment shelter. The light emits a single bright red flash every four seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels past the east breakwater into Mishima harbor, rectifying historical charting errors by Admiralty and NGA regarding its location on the breakwater system.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F.Fl R 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Hagi
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Detached east breakwater of Mishima harbor, at the south end of Mishima island.
Latitude
34.7578°
Longitude
131.1571°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aishima(16.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M7374
NGA No.
1758
ARLHS No.
JPN-1632

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with a flared top attached to a small equipment shelter

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Mishima East Breakwater displays the characteristic F Red 4s. 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 Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fukawa at 22.3 NM to the S. Other ports served include Senzaki (22.5 NM S), Hagi (23.1 NM SSE), Susa (23.1 NM ESE), Esaki (25 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mishima East 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 Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Mishima East 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 Mishima East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mishima East 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.