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Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

F 15s🇯🇵Ofunato, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

Also known as: #Ryōri Kō East Breakwater

This concrete post lighthouse stood 8.5 meters tall with a focal height of 15 meters. Topped with a yellow post structure, it rose from a square, single-story equipment room. The lighthouse marked the end of the east inner breakwater in Ofunato's Ryōri area, serving the nearest port of Ohfunato, 3.2 kilometers away. Its light produced a fixed buoys characteristic. The structure was destroyed by the 2011 tsunami.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guided vessels past the end of the east inner breakwater, offering protection to the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F 15s
Flash Type
Fixed
Interval
15s
Raw Code
F.Bu. 26
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
3NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Destroyed by 2011 tsunami

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ohfunato(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M6585
NGA No.
4168
ARLHS No.
JPN-1127

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m concrete post rising from a square 1-story equipment room.

Location

City
Ofunato
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Iwate Prefecture
Sea Region
Ryōri, at the end of the east inner breakwater
Latitude
39.0396°
Longitude
141.7962°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Ryōri Kō East Breakwater displays the characteristic F 15s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nojiri at 3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sakihama (4.8 NM NE), Hirota, Iwate (7.4 NM WSW), Kesennuma (12.8 NM SW), En (13.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ryōri Kō 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 Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Ryōri Kō 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 Ryōri Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ryōri Kō 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.