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Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse

F Yellow🇯🇵Kitakyushu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse

This white, cylindrical steel tower stands 18 meters tall and was first lit in 1966. It features a gallery and a triangular daymark, with its light positioned at a focal height of 20 meters. The light emits a continuous yellow beam visible for 13.2 nautical miles. The structure is a square cylindrical skeletal tower. It is located adjacent to the Ogura Marina in Kitakyūshū's Matsubara district, marking the edge of a strait.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as the front range marker for a navigational system, providing essential directional guidance for vessels entering or departing the nearby Kokura port and accessing the Ogura Marina.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower with gallery and a triangular daymark

Location

City
Kitakyushu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
Located at the edge of the strait adjacent to the Ogura Marina in the Matsubara district of Kitakyūshū.
Latitude
33.8971°
Longitude
130.9208°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kokura(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5340.3
NGA No.
9820
USCG No.
JCG-5439
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Oseto No. 2 Range Front 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 Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kanmon at 0.3 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Oku (2 NM WSW), Shimonoseki (2.3 NM NNE), Shinmoji (3.8 NM ESE), Tanoura/Kitakyushu (3.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oseto No. 2 Range Front 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 Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse?+
Oseto No. 2 Range Front 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 Oseto No. 2 Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oseto No. 2 Range Front 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.