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Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse

F White 12s🇯🇵Karatsu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse

This square concrete lighthouse stands 6 meters tall, with its light positioned 60 meters above sea level. Its white tower overlooks Kakara Shima harbor from the southern end of the island. A spotlight within the building directs its beam through a window towards a separate 650-meter distant white concrete post on the Futame Se reef. This unique setup illuminates the reef, providing a geographic range of 20.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and emits a continuous white light.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is significant for marking the hazardous Futame Se reef, helping vessels navigate the approaches to Kakara Shima harbor and safeguarding local fishing routes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 12s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Location

City
Karatsu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Saga Prefecture
Sea Region
Located on the heights above the Kakara Shima harbor, at the south end of Kakara Shima island, illuminating the Futame Se reef.
Latitude
33.5896°
Longitude
129.8632°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square white concrete building; a spotlight shown through a window illuminates a white concrete post on the Futame Se reef 650 m (0

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yobuko(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M5265.65
NGA No.
12188
USCG No.
JCG-5883
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse at night?+
Kakara Futame Se displays the characteristic F White 12s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yobuko at 3.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Tobo (7.3 NM SSE), Karatsu (8.2 NM SE), Ashibe (14.1 NM NNW), Fukushima, Nagasaki (14.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kakara Futame Se 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 Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse?+
Kakara Futame Se 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 Kakara Futame Se Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kakara Futame Se 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.