Shinoshima (Shinojima, Sinosima) Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shinoshima (Shinojima, Sinosima) Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse
Located on the south breakwater of Shinoshima Port, this lighthouse emits a green flash every 3 seconds. With a focal height of 11 meters, its light has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The structure stands at the end of the port's southern arm, guiding vessels approaching and departing. While the breakwater site is accessible to the public, the lighthouse tower itself is closed. Its operational status confirms its continued role in aiding navigation.
Why it matters: This lighthouse clearly marks the entrance to Shinoshima Port, aiding local fishing fleets and other maritime traffic in safe passage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 3s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Location
- City
- Minamichita
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Aichi Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the south breakwater of Shinoshima Kō (Shinoshima Port) in Japan.
- Latitude
- 34.6782°
- Longitude
- 136.9987°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shinojima(0.4 km)
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Shinoshima Kō South Breakwater lighthouse guides vessels into the bustling Shinoshima Port, nestled within the waters of Japan. Perched at the very end of the southern protective arm, its green light cuts through the twilight, a steady presence for local fishing boats and other maritime traffic navigating the approach. The surrounding waters are often dotted with small craft, their nets drying in the sun, while the distant shore might reveal the gentle slopes of an island community, perhaps with homes clinging to the hillsides. Though its specific construction history remains largely unrecorded, its purpose has always been clear: to ensure safe passage for those entering and leaving the harbor, especially during the darker hours or in less favorable weather. Today, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, its light continuing to shine reliably. While visitors can walk along the breakwater to appreciate its setting and the views of the port, feeling the sea breeze, the tower itself is not open for public ascent, preserving its operational integrity for the mariners who depend on it daily.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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