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Tateyama Lighthouse

White 20s🇯🇵Tateyama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tateyama Lighthouse

Also known as: #Tateyama (Okino Shima)

The Tateyama Lighthouse, a cylindrical concrete tower standing 9.5 meters tall, was built in 1971. Painted white, it featured a gallery and had a focal height of 45 meters, casting a white light visible for 22 nautical miles. The structure was described as being round and hourglass-shaped. It was situated on Okino Shima, an island now connected to the mainland by a causeway, marking the entrance to Tateyama harbor, which is sheltered by Suno Saki. The lighthouse ceased operations in 2009 and was later demolished.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was significant for guiding ships into Tateyama harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White 20s
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
from front
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: Inactive since 2009, since demolished

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tateyama(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
M6449
NGA No.
5008
ARLHS No.
JPN-1334

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round hourglass-shaped concrete tower with gallery, painted white

Location

City
Tateyama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Chiba Prefecture
Sea Region
Okino Shima, a small island now joined to the mainland by a causeway, marking the entrance to the harbor of Tateyama, the port sheltered by Suno Saki.
Latitude
34.9913°
Longitude
139.8241°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tateyama Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tateyama Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Muya at 1.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Tateyama (1.6 NM ENE), Wada (9.7 NM ENE), Maguchi (11.6 NM NW), Kazusaminato (13.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tateyama Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tateyama 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 Tateyama Lighthouse?+
Tateyama 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 Tateyama Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tateyama 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.