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Toyohama Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso G 6s🇯🇵Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture), JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toyohama Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

This orange rectangular daymark stands 49 meters tall. Its focal plane is 10 meters above the water. The light shows an isophase green signal that repeats every 6 seconds. This aid has a geographic range of 4 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso G 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso.G. period 6s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Nagoya (Aichi Prefecture)
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
34.7041°
Longitude
136.9366°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Color
orange

Structure: Orange rectangular daymark; 49

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6158.2
NGA No.
6088
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toyohama Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Toyohama Kō West Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso G 6s — 1 green flash 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 Toyohama Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toyohama Kō West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toyohama Kō West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Toyohama Kō West 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 West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toyohama Kō West 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.