Honjō Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Honjō Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Yurihonjō
The Honjō (Yurihonjō) Breakwater Lighthouse stands at the end of a breakwater protecting the port of Honjō, a coastal city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. It directs maritime traffic into the harbor from the Sea of Japan. The light's focal height is 14 meters, with a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The area surrounding the lighthouse shows the activity of a working port, with fishing boats and smaller commercial vessels. Yurihonjō city and distant hills form the backdrop to this operational lighthouse.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe entry and exit of vessels into Honjō port, especially for local fishing and commercial craft. Its operation directly supports the maritime economy of Akita Prefecture.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Yurihonjō
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Akita Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the Honjō (Yurihonjō) Breakwater, guiding vessels into the port along the coast of Japan.
- Latitude
- 39.3910°
- Longitude
- 140.0096°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: Honjō (Yurihonjō) Breakwater Lighthouse marks the entrance to the port of Honjō, a coastal city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Situated at the end of a protective breakwater, it guides maritime traffic safely into the harbor from the often-turbulent waters of the Sea of Japan. The surrounding landscape features the bustling activity of a working port, with fishing boats and smaller commercial vessels moving in and out, backed by the urban sprawl of Yurihonjō city and the distant, verdant hills of the Japanese countryside. Built to enhance navigational safety for local shipping and fishing fleets, this active light has continuously served its vital role, ensuring safe passage for countless mariners. While specific historical events or architectural details are not widely publicized, its ongoing operation underscores its importance to the regional economy and the daily lives of those who depend on the sea. Visitors to the area can often walk along the breakwater, experiencing the sea air and observing the lighthouse up close, a constant presence against the horizon.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Hirasawa(6.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1033
Honjō Breakwater Deniz Feneri'ni canlı deniz haritasında bulun
Japan yakınlarında sefer planlayın, yakındaki gemileri gerçek zamanlı görün ve uygulamada 14.900'den fazla seyir yardımcısını keşfedin.