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Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 3s🇯🇵Urakawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse

An 8.5m red concrete post, built in 1929, sits atop a 1-story concrete equipment shelter at the end of Urakawa Port's recently extended south breakwater. The light, with a focal height of 13m, shows a red flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is off-limits.

Why it matters: This light marks the south breakwater's end, serving as a navigation aid for ships entering Urakawa Port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl R 3s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1929

Significant events: station established 1929, south breakwater recently extended

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m red concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter.

Location

City
Urakawa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Hokkaido Prefecture
Sea Region
Urakawa Kō (Port) South Breakwater, located 80 m from the end of the recently-extended south breakwater of Urakawa.
Latitude
42.1641°
Longitude
142.7678°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tokachi(26.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M6788
NGA No.
0608
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Urakawa Kō South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Urakawa at 0 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Samani (7 NM ESE), Erimo (19 NM ESE), Niikappu (23.4 NM WNW), Hiroo (24.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Urakawa 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.
How can I track vessels near Urakawa Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Urakawa 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.