Gotō (Fukue Kō) South Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Gotō (Fukue Kō) South Breakwater Lighthouse
Located on the south breakwater of Fukue Port, this metal tower was built in 2001. The octagonal structure, painted white and red, stands 14 meters above the water. It emits a single green flash every 6 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The light marks the entrance to the port on the Gotō Islands. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding vessels into Fukue Port, the main gateway for the Gotō Islands, ensuring safe passage for ferries and fishing fleets.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 6s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2001
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white and red
- Material
- metal
Structure: The Gotō (Fukue Kō) South Breakwater light marks the entrance to Fukue Port, the bustling heart of the Gotō Islands in Japan. Constructed in 2001, this modern navigational aid ensures safe passage for the myriad of vessels that ply these waters, from local fishing boats returning with their daily catch to ferries connecting the islands with Kyushu. Its green flashes cut through the night, a reassuring presence for mariners navigating the approach to this important harbor. The light sits on the south breakwater, a sturdy, man-made extension into the sea that shelters the port from the open ocean's swells. This strategic placement allows it to effectively guide ships through the channel, preventing groundings and collisions in the busy shipping lanes. While the tower itself remains closed to the public, visitors can walk along the breakwater, enjoying panoramic views of the harbor activity, the surrounding islands, and the vast expanse of the East China Sea. It continues its active service, a quiet guardian of the port's daily rhythm and a testament to the ongoing need for reliable maritime safety.
Location
- City
- Goto
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Nagasaki Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the south breakwater of Fukue Port, within the scenic Gotō Islands of Japan.
- Latitude
- 32.7010°
- Longitude
- 128.8561°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shukunoura(15.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5006.41
- NGA No.
- 12868
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