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Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse

F Green 6s🇯🇵Tanabe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse

This 8.5 meter concrete lighthouse, completed in 1966, marks the western entrance to Mori harbor. It stands on a short breakwater on the south side of Tanabe, within the sheltered waters of Muroto Bay. The tower is covered in white tiles and features a square, one-story equipment room at its base. Its light flashes green once every six seconds. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into Mori harbor, particularly local fishing boats and commercial traffic, and prevents groundings on the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F.Fl G 6s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white tiles
Material
concrete

Structure: An 8.5m concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment room, covered with white tiles.

Location

City
Tanabe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Muroto Bay, sheltered Mori harbor, south side of Tanabe, at the end of a short breakwater on the west side of the entrance to the sheltered Mori harbor.
Latitude
33.7158°
Longitude
135.3935°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mori(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
M5981.6
ARLHS No.
JPN-1964
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Tanabe City Lighthouses displays the characteristic F Green 6s. 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 Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mori at 0.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Tanabe (1.5 NM WNW), Inami (10.5 NM WNW), SHIMOJI (11.3 NM SSE), Hidaka (15.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanabe City 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 Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Tanabe City 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 Tanabe City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanabe City 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.