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Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇯🇵Wakasa, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse

The Tsunekami Misaki Lighthouse, built in 1957, stands on the cape of the same name in Japan's Fukui Prefecture. This 10-meter tall cylindrical concrete tower, painted white and red, is attached to a single-story keeper's house. Its light is positioned 244 meters above sea level and emits a white flash every 3 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 36.8 nautical miles. Since its first illumination in 1957, it has operated continuously.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the Tsunekami Misaki cape, assisting vessels navigating the waters of the region and supporting local maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
244m
Geographic Range
36.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Obama(8.7 km)
Admiralty No.
M7251
NGA No.
2580
ARLHS No.
JPN-692

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, attached to a small 1-story concrete keeper's house

Location

City
Wakasa
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Fukui Prefecture
Sea Region
Tsunekami Misaki, Japan
Latitude
35.6369°
Longitude
135.8167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse at night?+
Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Obama, Fukui at 9.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Shiraki (9.9 NM NE), Tsuruga (11.9 NM E), Tsuchiura (17.1 NM WSW), Uchiura, Fukui (17.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki 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 Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse?+
Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki 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 Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tsunekami (Tunekami, Tsunegami) Misaki 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.