Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse

Red🇯🇵Yokohama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse

Constructed in 1939, this cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 24 meters tall and features a red tower with a lantern and gallery. It is attached to a two-story keeper's house. The structure is located at the south end of the north outer breakwater of Yokohama Inner Harbor, just outside the Yokohama Bay Bridge. Its active service ended in 2019, and the site is now closed to the public. The lighthouse served as a navigational aid for vessels entering and leaving the port of Yokohama.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marked the south end of the north outer breakwater, guiding ships into Yokohama Inner Harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Red
Light Color
Red

Construction & History

Year Built
1939

Significant events: Inactive since 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yokohama(4.4 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-1418

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a square 2-story service building or keeper's house

Location

City
Yokohama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kanagawa Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the south end of the north outer breakwater of Yokohama Inner Harbor, just outside the Yokohama Bay Bridge.
Latitude
35.4559°
Longitude
139.6758°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Japan, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yokohama at 2.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Asahimachi (4.8 NM NNE), Higashi-Ogishima (5.2 NM ENE), Kawasaki (5.3 NM NE), Tsuzuki Ku (7.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South 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 North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse?+
Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South 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 North Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yokohama North Outer Breakwater South 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.