Tateishimisaki Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Tsuruga Bay, Japan
The white stone lighthouse marks the entrance to Tsuruga Bay, standing at the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula near Tateishi fishing port.
Built in 1881, this lighthouse represents the second oldest navigation structure on the Sea of Japan coast, initially operated with oil lamps before converting to acetylene gas.
The lighthouse design appears on the official emblem of Tsuruga City, representing the maritime heritage of this important Japanese port gateway.
Visitors need to walk approximately 500 meters from the road endpoint through the coastal settlement to reach the lighthouse hiking trail.
The structure was designed and constructed entirely by Japanese engineers during the Meiji period, marking a shift from foreign-built lighthouses in Japan.
Location: Tsuruga
Inception: June 1881
GPS coordinates: 35.76221,136.01865
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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