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Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso Red 4s🇯🇵Kagoshima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse marks the end of the north breakwater for Taniyama harbor, located south of Kagoshima city. Constructed in 1980, it is a red, cylindrical concrete tower that stands 17 meters tall. The lighthouse emits an isophase white light on a 4-second cycle. It provides a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The tower includes a lantern and gallery and is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of ships entering and departing Taniyama harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso R 4s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1980

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kagoshima(0.9 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-2077

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Kagoshima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kagoshima Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the north breakwater of Taniyama, a relatively new harbor on the south side of Kagoshima city, about 9 km south of the original harbor.
Latitude
31.5046°
Longitude
130.5342°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Taniyama North Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kagoshima at 2.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Yunomochiki (5.8 NM ENE), Furusato, Kagoshima (7 NM ENE), Kiire (7.3 NM S), Tarumizu (8.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taniyama 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 Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Taniyama 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 Taniyama North Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taniyama 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.