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Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Kobe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 8.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 10 meters above sea level. It is painted white and features a round, hourglass shape. The structure marks the eastern end of a detached breakwater that shelters the small boat harbor of Suma ward. Its light exhibits a single green flash every three seconds. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is not accessible.

Why it matters: The Suma Breakwater East Head lighthouse is essential for guiding small boats into Suma ward's harbor, clearly indicating the end of the protective breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Kobe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hyogo Prefecture
Sea Region
east end of a detached breakwater protecting the small boat harbor of Suma ward
Latitude
34.6401°
Longitude
135.1369°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rokko Island(3.5 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1537

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round hourglass-shaped white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse at night?+
Suma Breakwater East Head displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kobe at 3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Iwaya (6.6 NM WSW), Akashi (7.3 NM W), Eigashima (11.3 NM W), Amagasaki (12.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Suma Breakwater East Head 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 Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse?+
Suma Breakwater East Head 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 Suma Breakwater East Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Suma Breakwater East Head 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.