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Tsutsu Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇯🇵Tsushima, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tsutsu Lighthouse

Also known as: Tsutsu (Tutu) Saki

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 19.5 meters tall, was completed in 1987. It features a lantern and gallery atop a single-story equipment building. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public. It is situated approximately 1.1 kilometers from the port of Tsutsu.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides navigational assistance to vessels in the waters off Tsushima.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s

Construction & History

Year Built
1987

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a 1-story equipment building

Location

City
Tsushima
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Latitude
34.1041°
Longitude
129.1685°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsutsu(1.1 km)
ARLHS No.
JPN-704
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tsutsu Lighthouse at night?+
Tsutsu displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Tsutsu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tsutsu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tsutsu at 1.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Kunehama (3.9 NM N), Komoda (7.9 NM N), Izuhara (8.2 NM NE), Hara (8.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tsutsu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tsutsu 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 Tsutsu Lighthouse?+
Tsutsu 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 Tsutsu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tsutsu 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.