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Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse

🇯🇵Yokohama, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse

The Yokohama Marine Tower, a cylindrical steel skeletal tower standing 106 meters tall, was built in 1961. It features a multistory round observation building at its apex. Initially painted green and red, its color scheme was later altered by city engineers. The tower was operational as a lighthouse until September 2008. It closed for commercial operations in December 2006, but the City of Yokohama took over and reopened it in May 2009. The structure underwent further renovations in 2023.

Why it matters: The Yokohama Marine Tower was once recognized as the world's tallest lighthouse. It remains a significant tourist attraction in Yokohama, offering extensive views of the city and harbor.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
106m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green and the upper half red but the city engineers decided that was too garish
Material
steel

Structure: round steel skeletal tower topped by a multistory round observation building

Location

City
Yokohama
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Kanagawa Prefecture
Sea Region
foot of the Yamashita Pier on the south side of the Yokohama Inner Harbor
Latitude
35.4439°
Longitude
139.6504°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yokohama(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
M6400
ARLHS No.
JPN-1419

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

Significant events: Built 1961, went out of business December 2006, inactive since September 2008, City of Yokohama took over and reopened May 2009, closed for renovations 2023

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yokohama at 2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Asahimachi (5.9 NM NNE), Higashi-Ogishima (6.6 NM ENE), Kawasaki (6.7 NM NE), Tsuzuki Ku (6.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yokohama Marine Tower 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 Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse?+
Yokohama Marine Tower 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 Yokohama Marine Tower Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yokohama Marine Tower 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.