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Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 10s🇯🇵Nichinan, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Established in 1963, the Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear light is a 16-meter cylindrical concrete tower painted white. It is attached to a square, single-story concrete equipment room. Situated atop a headland in Izakibana Park, it marks the southern approach to Aburatsu harbor. This active light exhibits a continuous green characteristic from a focal height of 67 meters, visible for 21 nautical miles. It operates as the rear light of a range, guiding vessels into the port.

Why it matters: This light is essential for safe navigation into Aburatsu harbor, providing a critical alignment point for vessels approaching the port. Its continuous green light, as the rear component of a range, ensures mariners can accurately steer through the entrance channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
67m
Geographic Range
21NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room

Location

City
Nichinan
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyazaki Prefecture
Sea Region
Located atop a tall headland in Izakibana Park, marking the south end of Aburatsu harbor as the rear light of the Aburatsu Entrance Range.
Latitude
31.5589°
Longitude
131.3928°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nichinan(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
K3620.5
NGA No.
6722
ARLHS No.
JPN-2120
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Meitsu at 1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Aburatsu (1.2 NM NNE), Tonoura (2.7 NM SSW), Fukushima, Miyazaki (10.6 NM WSW), Kuroi (11.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.