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Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇯🇵Kitakyushu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear Lighthouse

A square pyramidal skeletal steel tower, 30 meters in height, marks the Tobata Koro Passage Rear Range. It features a lantern, gallery, and a central cylinder, all painted with distinctive red and white horizontal bands. The structure stands 31 meters above sea level, emitting a continuous green light. This range light has a geographic range of 15.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located in the industrial area of Kitakyūshū, Japan, near the Hibikinada port.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, this station works with a front light to maintain precise alignment for vessels navigating the Tobata Koro Passage. Its continuous green light is indispensable for preventing groundings and collisions within this busy industrial waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Location

City
Kitakyushu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukuoka Prefecture
Sea Region
Tobata Koro Passage, an industrial area of Kitakyūshū, Japan.
Latitude
33.9170°
Longitude
130.8598°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern, gallery, and central cylinder, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hibikinada(1.7 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tobata Koro Passage 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 Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Tobata Koro Passage 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 Tobata Koro Passage Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tobata Koro Passage 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.