Shiroko Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Shiroko Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse
Also known as: Siroko
Established in 1949, the Shiroko Kō South Breakwater lighthouse is located on the southern protective arm of Shiroko Port in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan. This active aid to navigation has a focal height of 9 meters and a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. It marks the entrance to the port, guiding local fishing boats and other vessels. Visitors can access the breakwater site, offering views of the port and sea, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The lighthouse has continuously served its purpose of ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic since its construction.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Shiroko Port, particularly by guiding vessels around the south breakwater and supporting the local economy reliant on port access.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 9m
- Geographic Range
- 10NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1949
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Shiroko Kō South Breakwater lighthouse, established in 1949, marks the entrance to Shiroko Port in Japan. Situated at the end of the port's southern protective arm, it guides local fishing boats and other vessels safely into the harbor. The port itself is a bustling hub for the local community, with the lighthouse serving as a familiar landmark for those navigating the coastal waters. While its exact design details are not provided, its purpose has remained constant since its inception: to ensure safe passage for maritime traffic. Over the decades, it has witnessed countless sunrises and sunsets over the calm waters of the bay, a silent observer of the daily rhythms of port life. Today, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, its light continuing to shine for mariners. Visitors are welcome to explore the site around the breakwater, enjoying views of the port and the sea, though access to the tower itself is restricted. It contributes to the ongoing need for navigational safety in Japan's many coastal communities.
Location
- City
- Suzuka
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Mie Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the south breakwater of Shiroko Port in Japan.
- Latitude
- 34.8293°
- Longitude
- 136.5970°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shiroko(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6093
- NGA No.
- 6208
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-1857
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