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Oseto No. 2 Range Rear Lighthouse

F Yellow🇯🇵Kitakyushu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Oseto No. 2 Range Rear Lighthouse

Oseto No. 2 Range Rear is a 28-meter tall steel tower built in 1966 near the entrance to Ogura Marina in Kitakyūshū. The cylindrical structure features a gallery and a triangular daymark. Its yellow light flashes continuously, offering a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port, Kokura, is 1.5 kilometers away. This structure serves as the rear marker for a navigational range.

Why it matters: As the rear light of a range, Oseto No. 2 is essential for providing precise alignment with its front marker. This guidance is critical for vessels navigating the approach channel to Ogura Marina, helping to prevent groundings and collisions in busy waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
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
near the entrance to the Ogura Marina in the Matsubara district of Kitakyūshū
Latitude
33.8976°
Longitude
130.9215°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kokura(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5340.31
NGA No.
9824
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Oseto No. 2 Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Oseto No. 2 Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Oseto No. 2 Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kanmon at 0.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Oku (2.1 NM WSW), Shimonoseki (2.2 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 Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Oseto No. 2 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 Oseto No. 2 Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Oseto No. 2 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 Oseto No. 2 Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Oseto No. 2 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.