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Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 20s🇯🇵Kitakyushu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse

A square pyramidal skeletal tower painted white, the Tobata Koro Passage Range Front lighthouse stands 24 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 25 meters, emitting a green flashing light. Constructed of steel, this operational lighthouse guides vessels into an industrial basin on the south side of the strait within Kitakyūshū's industrial area. It is located 1.7 kilometers from the nearest port, Hibikinada. The tower features a lantern and gallery.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for the safe navigation of commercial vessels entering the industrial basin on the south side of the strait in Kitakyūshū, providing precise range alignment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 20s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
20s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Kitakyushu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
Guides vessels into an industrial basin on the south side of the strait in an industrial area of Kitakyūshū.
Latitude
33.9173°
Longitude
130.8600°

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Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hibikinada(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M5300
NGA No.
9888
ARLHS No.
JPN-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Tobata Koro Passage Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 20s. 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 Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ikina at 1.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Ina (1.6 NM NW), Tobata/Kitakyushu (2.1 NM WSW), Oku (2.3 NM SSE), Wakamatsu/Kitakyushu (2.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tobata Koro Passage Range Front 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 Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse?+
Tobata Koro Passage Range Front 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 Tobata Koro Passage Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tobata Koro Passage Range Front 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.