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Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse

Fl Green 5s🇯🇵Amagasaki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, painted black, stands 16 meters tall and functions as a navigational aid. It is located at the eastern end of the Nishinomiya Breakwater, a long structure parallel to the coast between Osaka and Kobe, situated off Osaka's north harbor. The light emits a single green flash every five seconds. The tower, which includes a lantern and gallery, has a focal height of 16 meters and a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. While the site is open, the tower itself is closed to the public and accessible only by boat, being 1.3 kilometers from the nearest port of Amagasaki.

Why it matters: This light marks the eastern extremity of the Nishinomiya Breakwater, a significant feature for vessels navigating the busy shipping lanes between Osaka and Kobe.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl G 5s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Amagasaki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the east (Ōsaka) end of the Nishinomiya Breakwater, a long east-west detached breakwater parallel to the coast between Ōsaka and Kōbe, off the north harbor of Ōsaka.
Latitude
34.6724°
Longitude
135.3596°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amagasaki(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M5899
NGA No.
7400
ARLHS No.
JPN-1527

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse at night?+
Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End displays the characteristic Fl Green 5s. 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 Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Amagasaki at 2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Nishinomiya (2 NM NE), AmagasakiNishinomiyaAshiya (3.9 NM NE), Osaka, Tottori (3.9 NM ESE), Osaka (6.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast 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 Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse?+
Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast 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 Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nishinomiya Breakwater Southeast 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.