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Tōkyō Lighthouse

White🇯🇵Edogawa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tōkyō Lighthouse

Also known as: #Tōkyō (Haneda)

This concrete cylindrical lighthouse, built in 1968, stood 32 meters tall on a square platform supported by numerous concrete piles. It featured a lantern and gallery and was painted white. Located in Tōkyō Bay, southeast of Edogawa's artificial islands, it replaced the former Tōkyō lightship. The lighthouse emitted a white light to guide vessels. Its service ended in October 2010, and it was demolished in 2011.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the modern Japanese lighthouse service and served as a permanent aid replacing a lightship.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1968

Significant events: Inactive since October 2010, demolished sometime in 2011, replaced former lightship Tōkyō, built to commemorate 100th anniversary of modern Japanese lighthouse service

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tokyo(1.6 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-664

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, standing on a square platform supported by numerous concrete piles

Location

City
Edogawa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Sea Region
Tōkyō Bay, southeast of the city's outermost artificial islands
Latitude
35.5660°
Longitude
139.8282°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tōkyō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tōkyō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tokyo at 2.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Aomi (3.7 NM NW), Ariake, Tokyo (4.6 NM NNW), Kawasaki (4.6 NM SW), Higashi-Ogishima (5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tōkyō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tōkyō 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 Tōkyō Lighthouse?+
Tōkyō 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 Tōkyō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tōkyō 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.