Shimizu Miho Breakwater Lighthouse

Shimizu Miho Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (3) G 13s — 3 green flashes every 13 seconds. 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.

Shimizu Miho Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Himi at 1.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Shimizu (1.3 NM WSW), Agonoura (10.8 NM NE), Gonoura (10.8 NM NE), Tagonoura (11 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Shimizu Miho 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.

Shimizu Miho 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.

You can track vessels near Shimizu Miho 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.