Wagu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Wagu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse
This red concrete post lighthouse stands 9.5 meters tall on the original east breakwater of Wagu, in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Attached to the post is a square, single-story concrete equipment shelter, also painted red. The structure's focal plane is 13 meters above sea level, emitting a red occulting light that flashes once every four seconds. Its geographic range extends to 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the breakwater extending into the sea, marking the entrance to Wagu Port. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself remains closed.
Why it matters: This light guides vessels entering Wagu Port, specifically marking the original east breakwater and its associated hazards.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Oc R 4s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Shima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Mie Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the original east breakwater of Wagu.
- Latitude
- 34.2542°
- Longitude
- 136.8072°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Hamajima(3.6 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1872
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9.5m
- Tower Shape
- post
- Tower Color
- red
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 9.5m concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter, painted red.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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