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Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (2) Green 6s🇯🇵Toba, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse

This white concrete post lighthouse stands 9.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 13 meters above the water. It was built and first lit in 1985 at the end of the north breakwater for the harbor on Suga Shima. The structure features a round, single-story equipment room at its base. Exhibiting a green flashing light on a 6-second cycle, it has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels entering and exiting the harbor on Suga Shima, guiding local fishing boats and ferries.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Green 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl G 6s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1985

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9.5 m white post rising from a round 1-story concrete equipment room.

Location

City
Toba
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the north breakwater at the harbor on Suga Shima.
Latitude
34.5017°
Longitude
136.9027°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Suga(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6048.5
ARLHS No.
JPN-1859
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Sugashima Kō North Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (2) Green 6s — 2 green flashes every 6 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.
Which ports and harbors does Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Suga at 0.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Toba (3 NM WSW), Matoya (8.3 NM S), Toyohama, Aichi (12.3 NM N), Morozaki (12.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sugashima Kō North 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 Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Sugashima Kō North 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 Sugashima Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sugashima Kō North 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.