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Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

F Yellow 2s🇯🇵Tanabe, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

The Tanabe Kō Range Rear light is a skeletal tower standing 18 meters tall, with its focal plane at 22 meters. It is painted with horizontal red and white bands and features a triangular daymark pointing upwards. This navigational aid emits a continuous yellow light. Its geographic range extends to 13.6 nautical miles. The structure is located in Tanabe, Japan, marking the entrance range for the port and operates as an active light. While the tower itself is closed to the public, the site remains open for viewing.

Why it matters: This light, functioning as the rear element of a range system, is essential for guiding vessels into Tanabe Port, ensuring they maintain the correct bearing through the entrance channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow 2s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
2s
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Tanabe
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Wakayama Prefecture
Sea Region
Located in Tanabe, Japan, marking the entrance range for the port.
Latitude
33.7297°
Longitude
135.3759°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tanabe(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M5980.81
NGA No.
6860

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands carrying a triangular daymark pointed up

Structure: triangular skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands carrying a triangular daymark pointed up

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Tanabe Kō Range Rear displays the characteristic F Yellow 2s. 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 Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tanabe at 0.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Mori (1.1 NM SE), Inami (9.4 NM WNW), SHIMOJI (12.4 NM SSE), Hidaka (14.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tanabe 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 Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Tanabe 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 Tanabe Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tanabe 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.