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Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso Red 4s🇯🇵Ise, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse

This 8-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower was built in 1912 and first lit the same year. Its upper section is metal, and it is attached to a 1-story concrete equipment building. The structure stands on heights above Toba Port, offering a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. It emits a red isophase light on a 4-second cycle from a focal height of 59 meters. The nearest port is Toba, located 2.5 kilometers away. This lighthouse is operational and maintains its function as part of a range system.

Why it matters: As the rear light for a range system, this lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into Toba Port by helping them maintain precise alignment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Red 4s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Iso R 4s
Focal Height
59m
Geographic Range
20NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1912

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Toba(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
M6050.1
NGA No.
6280
ARLHS No.
JPN-653

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: 2-stage round cylindrical tower, upper portion metal and lower portion concrete, attached to the seaward side of a square 1-story concrete equipment building

Location

City
Ise
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Mie Prefecture
Sea Region
Toba Port, Japan, on heights above Toba
Latitude
34.5072°
Longitude
136.8086°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Toba Kō Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Toba at 2.4 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Suga (4.5 NM E), Matoya (9.6 NM SSE), Gokasho (11.2 NM SSW), Hamajima (12.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Toba 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 Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Toba 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 Toba Kō Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Toba 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.