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Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse

F Yellow🇯🇵Shimonoseki, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse

Established in 2002, this concrete tower stands 13 meters tall and features a lantern and gallery. Painted white, it is situated on a wooded bluff near Hikoshima. The lighthouse emits a continuous yellow light from a focal height of 35 meters, with a geographic range of 16.2 nautical miles. It serves as the rear light in a range system, positioned southwest of its corresponding front light to aid in precise navigational alignment.

Why it matters: As the rear component of a range system, this lighthouse provides mariners with a critical visual alignment for navigating specific channels or approaches near Hikoshima.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2002

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hikoshima(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M5349.1
NGA No.
9799.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Shimonoseki
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on a wooded bluff near Hikoshima, serving as the rear light of a range system.
Latitude
33.9300°
Longitude
130.9257°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Hikoshima Range Rear displays the characteristic F Yellow. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shimonoseki at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Kanmon (1.9 NM SSW), Tanoura/Kitakyushu (2.4 NM ENE), Oku (3.5 NM SW), Mutsure (3.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hikoshima 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 Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Hikoshima 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 Hikoshima Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hikoshima 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.