Konoura Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Konoura Kō North Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Gimpo
This lighthouse is situated on the northern arm of the breakwater protecting Gimpo Port in Nikaho, Japan. It emits a green flash every six seconds, providing a clear signal for vessels entering or leaving the harbor. With a focal height of 14 meters, its light has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is part of the port's operational infrastructure, guiding maritime traffic. Although the specific construction year is not recorded, it has operated continuously. Visitors can access the site, which offers views of the harbor and sea, but the tower itself is not open to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe passage of vessels approaching Konoura (Gimpo) Port, delineating the northern edge of the main shipping channel and supporting regional maritime safety.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 6s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Nikaho
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Akita Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Konoura (Gimpo) Port, on the North Breakwater
- Latitude
- 39.2543°
- Longitude
- 139.9078°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Konbukariishi(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M7072.4
- NGA No.
- 3524
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1038
Tower & Structure
Structure: Konoura (Gimpo) Kō North Breakwater lighthouse marks the entrance to Gimpo Port in Japan. Positioned firmly on the northern arm of the harbor's protective breakwater, it guides maritime traffic safely into and out of the bustling port waters. While its specific construction date remains unrecorded, its continuous operation underscores its vital role in local shipping. The light, emitting green flashes every six seconds, serves as a clear navigational aid, particularly important during twilight hours or inclement weather when visibility is reduced. Today, the site around the lighthouse is accessible to visitors, offering views of the harbor and the sea, though the tower itself remains closed to public entry. It stands as a functional element of the port's infrastructure, quietly performing its duty for the vessels that ply these waters.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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