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Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

F G🇯🇵Eastern Honshū (Ibaraki and Chiba), JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

The Kashima Kō Range Rear light stands 31 meters tall with a focal height matching its structural height. Its green tower houses a fixed green light. The range light has a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. It operates on the eastern coast of Honshū, marking a point within Ibaraki and Chiba.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F G
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
F
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Eastern Honshū (Ibaraki and Chiba)
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
35.9225°
Longitude
140.7052°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
Tower Color
green

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6491.4
NGA No.
4750
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Kashima Kō Range Rear displays the characteristic F G. 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 Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kashima, Ibaraki at 1.3 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Choshi (12.7 NM SSE), Naarai (13.4 NM SSE), Takada (13.4 NM SSE), Oarai (24 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kashima Kō 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 Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Kashima Kō 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 Kashima Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kashima Kō 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.