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Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc Red 4s🇯🇵Kitakyushu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse

This red concrete lighthouse, built in 1974, stands 9.5 meters tall on a 1-story equipment room. It is situated at the extremity of a long pier in Kitakyushu's Kokura district, marking a breakwater connected to land by a footbridge. The structure, painted red, emits an occulting red light that flashes every 4 seconds, with a focal height of 11 meters. Vessels can see its light up to 10.7 nautical miles away. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels around the breakwater protecting the local harbor, ensuring safe navigation for ships entering and departing the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc R 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1974

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 9.5m concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room, painted red.

Location

City
Kitakyushu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the end of a long pier in the Kokura neighborhood, Japan, marking a breakwater connected to land by a short footbridge.
Latitude
33.9067°
Longitude
130.8864°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hikoshima(1.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Oku at 1.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Kanmon (1.6 NM ESE), Shimonoseki (2.8 NM NE), Ikina (3.1 NM WNW), Ina (3.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses 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 Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses 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 Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kokurakita Ward Lighthouses 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.