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Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse

Oc Green 6s🇯🇵Tsuruga, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse

A 12-meter high, white cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery marks the Tsuruga harbor breakwater's conclusion. Its light source is positioned 14 meters above sea level. The lighthouse displays a green occulting light, Oc G 6s, with a visibility range of 11.6 nautical miles. This structure is located 0.5 kilometers from Tsuruga city.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid, indicating the end of the primary breakwater and helping vessels avoid it.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Tsuruga
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of the main breakwater of Tsuruga harbor, with the mountains of the Tsuruga Peninsula in the background.
Latitude
35.6643°
Longitude
136.0581°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsuruga(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M7247
ARLHS No.
JPN-1206
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Tsuruga Kō Breakwater displays the characteristic Oc Green 6s. 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 Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tsuruga at 0.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Shiraki (5.7 NM NW), Obama, Fukui (19.7 NM WSW), Takasu, Fukui (25.1 NM NNE), Ukui (25.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tsuruga Kō 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 Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Tsuruga Kō 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 Tsuruga Kō Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tsuruga Kō 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.