Tokushima Outer Breakwater East Head Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tokushima Outer Breakwater East Head Lighthouse
Also known as: Tuda
This green metal lighthouse, situated at the far end of the outer breakwater near Tokushima, Japan, features a square tower that is 13 meters in height. It flashes green every three seconds, offering a light range of 11.3 nautical miles. The location is accessible to the public, but entry into the tower is not permitted. Tokushima port lies 0.6 kilometers from the lighthouse.
Why it matters: This light serves as a primary navigation aid, marking the termination of the outer breakwater and warning ships of the submerged structure for safe passage into Tokushima port.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 3s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Tokushima
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Tokushima Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Located on the outer breakwater east head near Tokushima, Japan.
- Latitude
- 34.0465°
- Longitude
- 134.6092°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tokushima(0.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5560
- NGA No.
- 7112
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- green
- Material
- metal
Structure: The Tokushima (Tuda) Outer Breakwater East Head lighthouse is positioned at the furthest reach of the protective breakwater, extending into the waters off Tokushima, Japan. Its distinctive green flash, appearing every three seconds, provides an essential navigational reference for all vessels traversing this part of the coast. For local fishing fleets returning with their catches, and for larger commercial ships making their way to and from the port, this light is a constant, reliable guide, especially crucial during the low visibility of night or stormy conditions. The lighthouse, an active aid to navigation, ensures the safe passage of maritime traffic, preventing collisions with the breakwater itself and guiding ships into the secure harbor. While the tower's interior is not accessible to the public, the surrounding area on the breakwater offers a pleasant walk, allowing visitors to feel the sea breeze and witness the daily rhythm of the port. It quietly fulfills its role, a modern guardian against the unpredictable nature of the sea, integral to the region's maritime life.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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