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Tsurugisaki Lighthouse, Japan: what it is and when to go
Tsurugisaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Japan (剱埼灯台) (Yokohama). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Japan · Architecture
- Local name
- 剱埼灯台
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 47 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.14131, 139.67712
What it is and where
Tsurugisaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Japan (剱埼灯台) (Yokohama). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yokohama, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 33 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.14131, 139.67712; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 47 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tsurugisaki Lighthouse is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebBest time10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunPossible14:21
- JulPossible14:09
- AugPossible13:20
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mt. IwadoSummit3.1 km
- Forest of KoajiroProtected area4.6 km
- Hakushu Memorial MuseumMuseum5.1 km
- Red-clawed Crab SquareProtected area5.1 km
- KFT - K2 - Aburatubo irie no michiHiking5.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Architecture
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan
- Tokyo Tower: tower in Tokyo, Japan
- Rainbow Bridge: suspension bridge across the Tokyo Bay, Japan
- Eshima Ohashi Bridge: Japanese rigid-frame bridge
- Tatara Bridge: cable-stayed bridge
- Kobe Port Tower: observation tower
Every Japan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tsurugisaki Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Japan (剱埼灯台 in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tsurugisaki Lighthouse?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Tsurugisaki Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 47 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mt. Iwado, Forest of Koajiro, Hakushu Memorial Museum. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Yokohama130 places to see in and around Yokohama, Japan: Kōtoku-in, Sagami Bay, Japanese battleship Mikasa. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Architecture172 places for architecture in Japan, from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own seas
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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