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Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇯🇵Shizuoka, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical skeletal tower stands 27 meters tall and is painted white. It serves as the rear range light for Shimizu Kō, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The structure is a triangular cylindrical skeletal tower positioned 90 meters south of its corresponding front light. Its green light flashes once every three seconds. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed to visitors. The nearest port, Shimizu, is 2.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, this beacon is essential for precise navigation within the harbor, guiding vessels along a specific channel when aligned with its front light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Location

City
Shizuoka
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Shizuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
a harbor district in Japan, beside a street, 90 m south of the front light, serving as a range rear light.
Latitude
34.9938°
Longitude
138.4985°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shimizu(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
M6262.1
NGA No.
5720
ARLHS No.
JPN-1436

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

Structure: triangular cylindrical skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Shimizu Kō Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Himi at 1.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include Shimizu (1.4 NM N), Yaizu (11.2 NM SW), Agonoura (13 NM NE), Gonoura (13 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shimizu 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 Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Shimizu 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 Shimizu Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shimizu 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.