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Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Shimonoseki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands on a detached breakwater that protects Awano harbor, located on the southern side of Yuya Bay. The structure is a round, cylindrical concrete tower painted white, standing 10 meters tall with its light positioned 12 meters above the water. It emits a single green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. While the site is accessible, the tower itself is closed to visitors. The nearest port is Tsunoshima, approximately 6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating around the detached breakwater into Awano harbor, supporting the maritime activities of the local community.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Shimonoseki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a detached breakwater protecting Awano harbor, on the south side of Yuya Bay.
Latitude
34.3658°
Longitude
130.9755°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsunoshima(6.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M7395.6
NGA No.
1580
USCG No.
JCG-0721

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Awano at 0.6 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Kottoi (5 NM SW), Tsunoshima (5.7 NM W), Fukawa (10.3 NM E), Kogushi, Yamaguchi (11.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yuya Kō Awano 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 Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Yuya Kō Awano 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 Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yuya Kō Awano 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.