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Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 6s🇯🇵Minamichita, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse

The Toyohama Kō South Breakwater light is a 7.5-meter tall square concrete tower, painted red, marking the extremity of a detached outer breakwater. It stands 10 meters above the water and emits a single red flash every six seconds. The structure includes a one-story concrete equipment room. This active aid to navigation is located at the entrance to Toyohama, a small fishing port on Ise Bay. Its geographic range extends to 10.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light is essential for local fishing vessels, providing a critical warning of the breakwater's end and ensuring safe entry and exit to Toyohama port, particularly in low visibility conditions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
Minamichita
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Aichi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of a detached outer breakwater at Toyohama, a small fishing port on Ise Bay, 4 km west of Morosaki.
Latitude
34.7041°
Longitude
136.9366°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Toyohama, Aichi(0.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M6158.5
NGA No.
6092

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower attached to a small 1-story concrete equipment room

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Toyohama Kō South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 6s — 2 red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Toyohama, Aichi at 0 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Morozaki (1.9 NM E), Kowa (3.7 NM N), Utsumi, Aichi (4 NM WNW), Fugusaki (5.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toyohama Kō South 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 Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Toyohama Kō South 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 Toyohama Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toyohama Kō South 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.