Tsurushima (Turu Shima) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tsurushima (Turu Shima) Lighthouse
Tsurushima Lighthouse, established and first lit in 1873, is situated on a hillside at the northern edge of Tsurushima island. This light station includes a 10-meter-high, round stone tower that originates from a semicircular stone keeper's residence. The stone construction has a focal height of 58 meters. Its light, a sequence of red and white flashes every 8 seconds (Al RW 8s), offers a geographic range of 19.8 nautical miles. The station was automated in 1955. In 1995, the city of Matsuyama took ownership and refurbished the structures. The lighthouse, located 3.5 km from Matsuyama, is accessible to visitors.
Why it matters: This light marks the waters around Tsurushima island and serves as a reference point for ships entering or leaving the port of Matsuyama. Its preservation acknowledges its historical significance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Alternating
- Light Color
- Red/White
- Interval
- 8s
- Raw Code
- Al RW 8s
- Focal Height
- 58m
- Geographic Range
- 19.8NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1873
Significant events: automated in 1955, city of Matsuyama acquired and restored buildings in 1995
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- stone
Structure: round stone tower rising from a semicircular stone keeper's house
Location
- City
- Matsuyama
- Country
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Region
- Ehime Prefecture
- Sea Region
- Tsurushima is a kidney-shaped island about 7 km (4 mi) west of Matsuyama. Located on a hillside above the town, at the northern end of the island.
- Latitude
- 33.8930°
- Longitude
- 132.6387°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Matsuyama(3.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- M5436
- NGA No.
- 9128
- ARLHS No.
- JPN-696
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