Tsurugi Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tsurugi Lighthouse
Also known as: Tsurugi (Turugi) Saki
Tsurugi Lighthouse, operational since 1925, is a white, cylindrical concrete tower standing 17 meters tall. It features an octagonal base and is topped with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse's focal height reaches 41 meters above sea level. It emits a green flash every 30 seconds, visible for 17.2 nautical miles. Located in Miura within Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, it stands near the Maguchi port, 0.2 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's consistent green flash every 30 seconds marks a significant point for safe navigation in Japanese coastal waters. Its operational status since 1925 highlights its enduring role in maritime safety.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 30s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 30s
- Focal Height
- 41m
- Geographic Range
- 17.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1925
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Maguchi(0.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M6354
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-698
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 17m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white
Location
- City
- Miura
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Kanagawa Prefecture
- Latitude
- 35.1413°
- Longitude
- 139.6767°
Nearby Vessels
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