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Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

Oc Green 8s🇯🇵Nishio, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

Established in 1965, this cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 8.5 meters tall on the west breakwater of Sakushima harbor. The structure features a white post with a lantern atop a square, single-story equipment shelter. Its light is visible for 10.2 nautical miles and emits a green occulting flash every 8 seconds. The lighthouse is situated on a breakwater near Nishio city in Japan's Aichi Prefecture. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse precisely marks the western edge of Sakushima harbor's entrance, ensuring safe passage for fishing boats and ferries connecting the island to the mainland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc G 8s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m white concrete post with a lantern, centered on a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

Location

City
Nishio
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
West breakwater of Sakushima harbor
Latitude
34.7191°
Longitude
137.0487°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shinojima(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M6161.7
NGA No.
6048
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Sakushima Kō West Breakwater displays the characteristic Oc Green 8s. 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 Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Morozaki at 3.8 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Yoshida, Aichi (4.1 NM NNE), Fukue, Aichi (5.5 NM SE), Toyohama, Aichi (5.6 NM W), Higashihazu (6.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sakushima Kō West 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 Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Sakushima Kō West 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 Sakushima Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sakushima Kō West 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.