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Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇯🇵Yokohama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse

The Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head structure is a 16-meter tall, round, cylindrical concrete tower painted white. It features a lantern and gallery. The light's focal plane is at 16 meters. Operating from the end of a breakwater northeast of Daikoku Pier in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, it casts a green flash every 4 seconds (Fl G 4s), with a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. The nearest port is Kawasaki, 3.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the eastern end of the Daikoku Breakwater, serving as a reference point for vessels entering and leaving Yokohama Port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Yokohama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kanagawa Prefecture
Sea Region
end of a breakwater extending from the northeast end of the Daikoku Pier
Latitude
35.4553°
Longitude
139.7020°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kawasaki(3.2 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1396
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse at night?+
Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. 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 Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yokohama at 3.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Higashi-Ogishima (4.1 NM NE), Kawasaki (4.5 NM NE), Asahimachi (4.7 NM N), Tsuzuki Ku (8.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head 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 Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse?+
Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head 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 Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yokohama Daikoku Breakwater East Head 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.