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Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇯🇵Owase, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: Owashi

A white and green cylindrical concrete tower, 11 meters tall, marks the No. 2 detached breakwater at Owase Port. The structure stands 14 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. This lighthouse is located on a man-made barrier protecting the harbor from the open sea. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is situated 0.2 kilometers from Owase, the nearest port.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for the safe navigation of all vessels entering and exiting Owase Port, specifically delineating the end of the No. 2 detached breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Owase
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Owase Port, Japan, marking the detached No. 2 breakwater.
Latitude
34.0729°
Longitude
136.2062°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Owase(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M6017
NGA No.
6608
ARLHS No.
JPN-1862

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and green
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Owase at 0.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Hikimoto (2.9 NM NE), Nigishima (8.2 NM S), Nagashima (10.3 NM NE), Kinomoto (12.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) 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 Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) 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 Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Owase Kō Detached (No. 2) 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.