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Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Kesennuma, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse

The Kesennuma Range Rear lighthouse, constructed in 1971, stands 18 meters tall on forested heights overlooking the eastern side of upper Kesennuma Wan. This square pyramidal skeletal steel tower, painted white, has a focal height of 108 meters and emits a white flash every 10 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 25.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated across from the harbor, about 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port of Kesennuma. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, operating with a front range light, provides precise navigational alignment for vessels entering and departing Kesennuma Harbor, ensuring safe transit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
108m
Geographic Range
25.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Location

City
Kesennuma
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Miyagi Prefecture
Sea Region
on forested heights on the east side of upper Kesennuma Wan, opposite the harbor.
Latitude
38.9008°
Longitude
141.5950°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kesennuma(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M6567.21
NGA No.
4264
ARLHS No.
JPN-508
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Kesennuma Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kesennuma at 0.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include En (2.1 NM S), Nakayama (2.1 NM S), Obatake (2.1 NM S), Saba (2.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kesennuma 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 Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Kesennuma 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 Kesennuma Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kesennuma 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.