Nishinoomote Sunosaki Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nishinoomote Sunosaki Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Sonosaki
This lighthouse, built in 1964, marks the end of the breakwater for Nishinoomote port on Tanegashima Island. It provides a 11.3 nautical mile geographic range, guiding vessels into Kagoshima Prefecture's Nishinoomote city. The structure stands 13 meters tall. The site is open for visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. This operational light serves as a constant reference for fishing boats and ferries utilizing the harbor.
Why it matters: The light is essential for safe passage into Nishinoomote Port, guiding maritime traffic and supporting the island's economy.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1964
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: Nishinoomote Sunosaki Breakwater Lighthouse guides mariners into the bustling port of Nishinoomote, a key city on Tanegashima Island in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. Constructed in 1964, this active light marks the end of the protective breakwater, a crucial aid for vessels navigating the approach to the harbor. The surrounding area hums with the activity of fishing boats and ferries, their movements dependent on clear guidance, especially during the often-turbulent coastal weather that can sweep across the East China Sea. For over half a century, this light has faithfully served the local maritime community, ensuring safe passage for countless ships entering and departing this important regional hub. While the tower itself remains closed to the public, visitors can walk along the breakwater, feeling the sea spray and observing the light's steady presence against the backdrop of the island's green hills and the vast expanse of the Pacific. Its enduring operation underscores its value to the island's economy and daily life, a constant point of reference for those who work and travel by sea.
Location
- City
- Nishinoomote
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kagoshima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Nishinoomote Sunosaki (Sonosaki) Breakwater, Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Latitude
- 30.7367°
- Longitude
- 130.9896°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Nishinoomote(0.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M4796
- NGA No.
- 13004
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-2579
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