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Tappisaki Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 20s🇯🇵Northern Honshū, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tappisaki Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands 13.72 meters tall and was first lit in 1932. Its round, white tower has a focal height of 119 meters, providing a geographic range of 23 nautical miles. The light emits two white flashes every 20 seconds. The structure is situated on the northernmost extremity of Cape Tappi, which forms the northern tip of the Tsugaru Peninsula.

Why it matters: Visible across the Tsugaru Strait on clear days, Hokkaido can be seen from this location within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park.

Background
Tappizaki Lighthouse (龍飛埼灯台, Tappizaki tōdai) is a lighthouse located on the outermost extremity of Cape Tappi, the northernmost point of Tsugaru Peninsula, Honshu, in Sotogahama, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is located within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park and on clear days, Hokkaido can be seen across the Tsugaru Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 20s
Focal Height
119m
Light Range
23NM (42.6 km)
Geographic Range
23NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1932

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
M6662
NGA No.
3704
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q11679438 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13.72m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 46

Location

City
Northern Honshū
Country
🇯🇵JP
Latitude
41.2585°
Longitude
140.3418°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Tappisaki Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 119 meters and a nominal range of 23 nautical miles (approximately 42.6 km), Tappisaki is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Tappisaki Lighthouse at night?+
Tappisaki displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 20s — 2 white flashes every 20 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Tappisaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tappisaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Minmaya at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Odomari (7.4 NM SSW), Kodomari, Aomori (7.5 NM SSW), Otomi (10.4 NM ESE), Fukushima (hokkaido) (13.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tappisaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tappisaki 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 Tappisaki Lighthouse?+
Tappisaki 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 Tappisaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tappisaki 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.