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Taneichi Kō Lighthouse

F WRG 6s🇯🇵Northeastern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Taneichi Kō Lighthouse

Taneichi Kō is a red beacon situated on Northeastern Honshū. Its tower is painted red and it features a topmark. The light produces two red flashes in a 6-second cycle. The focal height of the light is 16 meters, and it has a geographic range of 3 nautical miles. The light displays in red, white, and green.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F WRG 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)R. period 6s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

City
Northeastern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
40.4037°
Longitude
141.7246°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
red

Structure: PORT (IALA A) Red beacon, topmark

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6615
NGA No.
3948
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Taneichi Kō Lighthouse at night?+
Taneichi Kō displays the characteristic F WRG 6s — 1 wrg flash every 6 seconds. 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Taneichi Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Taneichi Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kofu at 3.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sakaki (4.4 NM NW), Noh (11.1 NM NW), Kuji, Iwate (12.9 NM SSE), Hachinohe (13 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Taneichi Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Taneichi Kō 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 Taneichi Kō Lighthouse?+
Taneichi Kō 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 Taneichi Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Taneichi Kō 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.