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 Yokosuka Port is located at the entrance to Tokyo Bay offering the fastest port access in and out of the metropolitan area.
Yokosuka is also known as the site from which Commodore Perry first arrived in Japan in 1853 in hopes of opening the country to the world. Perry’s landing brought an end to almost 300 years of national isolation and set forth the modernization of Japan.
Today, Yokosuka is a thriving international and industrial port city with many exciting places to visit and sightsee. Research vessels, cargo ships, and luxury liners come into port, as well as aircraft carriers and other sea vessels of the United States Seventh Fleet and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.
We are just 50km from Tokyo, 30km from Yokohama, 10km from Kamakura, and easily accessible by train at 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 20 minutes respectfully.
Yokosuka eagerly awaits your arrival. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to our city!! |
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Passenger
Terminal / Public
Offices / Port-related
Organizations / Contact us
Attractions / Number
of Calling Cruise Ships / Hotels
(Popular Among Shipping Companies) / Sightseeing
Spots |
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| Passenger Terminal |
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| (1)
Name |
Yokosuka
Shinko Pier |
| (2)
Location |
13 Shinko-cho,
Yokosuka |
| (3)
Nearest Station (Time Req.) |
Yokosuka-chuo Station (10-min. by foot) |
| (4)
Access |
Station |
Tokyo Station (60-min. by train) |
| Airport |
Haneda Airport (60-min. by train) |
| Shinkansen |
Shinagawa Station (50-min. by train) |
| (6)
Capacity |
Length |
Wharf No.1 - 200m, Wharf No.2 - 200m |
| Water
Depth |
10m |
| Apron
Width |
20m |
| Boarding
Bridges |
No |
| Tidal
Range |
2m |
| (8)
Notices |
Maximum
Airdraft |
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| Bay Pilot |
The Pilotage Law requires compulsory bay pilot for vessels with 10,000+ gross tonnage. |
| Harbor
Pilot |
The Pilotage Law requires compulsory bay pilot for vessels with 10,000+ gross tonnage. |
| Tugboat |
Pilot has the
authority to determine how many tugboats are necessary. |
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| Service |
Content |
Note |
| Welcome
Ceremony |
We offer a variety of services to ships coming into the Yokosuka Port including. Welcome services include a marching band, armored samurai troupe, bouquet and gift presentations, and water showers from fireboats. With advance public notice, many community members will gather at the pier to welcome incoming boats. |
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Introducing
Japanese
Culture |
The Yokosuka International Association offers visitors an opportunity to participate in hands-on Japanese arts, music and other cultural activities including a chance to wear traditional Japanese kimono clothing. For further information contact the Yokosuka International Association at (+81) 46-827-2166 or yia@kb3.so-net.ne.jp. |
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Tourist
Information Center,
Currency Exchange |
An information center will open on the apron. |
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| Shuttle
Bus Services |
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City
Sightseeing for
the Crews |
Varies, contact us for more information. |
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| (10)
Sample Port Charge Calculations |
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LOA |
Draft |
G/T |
Calling
Day |
Arrival |
Departure |
Thruster |
Water
Supply |
Type |
| Case |
(1) |
130m
(426ft) |
7.0m
(22.9ft) |
20,000 |
Anytime |
7:30-17:30 |
7:30-17:30 |
Yes(2) |
200t |
Ocean-going |
| (2) |
250m (820ft) |
7.0m (22.9ft) |
50,000 |
Anytime |
7:30-17:30 |
7:30-17:30 |
Yes(2) |
200t |
Ocean-going |
| (3) |
m
( ft) |
m
( ft) |
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t |
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Unit: Yen |
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Port
Entry |
Quay *1 |
Boarding
Bridge |
Water
Supply *2 |
Bay
Pilot |
Harbor
Pilot |
Tug
Boat |
Escort
Boat |
Line
Handling |
Misc. |
Total |
| (1) |
Base
Fee |
None |
220,000 |
None |
148,000 |
106,000 |
140,000 |
101,700/h |
None |
41,000 |
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655,000 |
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Subsidy |
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0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
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New
Total |
None |
220,000 |
None |
148,000 |
106,000 |
140,000 |
101,700/h |
None |
41,000 |
0 |
655,000 |
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Unit: Yen |
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Port
Entry |
Quay *1 |
Boarding
Bridge |
Water
Supply *2 |
Bay
Pilot |
Harbor
Pilot |
Tug
Boat |
Escort
Boat |
Line
Handling |
Misc. |
Total |
| (2) |
Base
Fee |
None |
550,000 |
None |
148,000 |
160,000 |
200,000 |
101,700/h |
710,000 |
57,000 |
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1,825,000 |
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Subsidy |
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0 |
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0 |
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New
Total |
None |
550,000 |
None |
148,000 |
160,000 |
200,000 |
101,700/h |
710,000 |
57,000 |
0 |
1,825,000 |
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*1 Quay fees for passenger vessels may be reduced or waived entirely in the interest of the public, please consult us in advance.
*2 The water supply service charges above are for weekdays between 8:30 and 17:00. Please contact us for after-hours water supply fees.
Escorts operate from buoy No.1 to buoy No.5 or No.6.
Ships with an LOA longer than 250m must arrange for an escort.
Ships carrying hazardous cargo must arrange for an escort. |
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| Public Offices |
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| Facility |
Services |
Location
(Time from the Terminal) |
Phone |
| (1) Yokosuka Branch, Yokohama Customs Office |
Customs regulations on import/export cargo, vessels and passengers. Taxation on passenger and crew belongings. |
Yokosuka Port and Harbor Building, Tauraminato-cho, Yokosuka (15-min. by car) |
+81-46-861-1281 |
| (2) Yokohama Branch, Tokyo Immigration Offic |
Foreign immigration and status of residence. |
37-9 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama (40-min. by car) |
+81-45-661-5110 |
| (3) Yokosuka Branch, Yokohama Quarantine Office |
Inspection of ports and vessels to ensure compliance with the Quarantine Law and other sanitary and health regulations. |
Yokosuka Port and Harbor Building, Tauraminato-cho, Yokosuka (15-min. by car) |
+81-45-201-4458 |
| (4) Yokosuka Coast Guard Office |
Maritime traffic safety, sea rescue, prevention of maritime disasters, environmental protection, and recreation and leisure. |
Yokosuka Port and Harbor Building, Tauraminato-cho, Yokosuka (15-min. by car) |
+81-46-861-8366 |
| (5) Yokosuka Police Station, Kanagawa Prefectural Police |
Traffic and safety. |
10 Ogawa-cho , Yokosuka (5-min. by foot) |
+81-46-822-0110 |
| (6) Yokosuka Fire Bureau |
Fire, injury and other rescue |
2-15 Yonegahamadori, Yokosuka (10-min. by foot) |
+81-46-820-0119 |
| (7) Yokosuka Uwamachi Hospital |
20 medical departments including internal medicine and surgery (350 beds). |
2-36 Uwamachi, Yokosuka (20-min. by foot) |
+81-46-823-2630 |
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| Port-related Organizations |
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| Type of Service |
Organization |
Address |
Contact Information |
| (1) Shipping
Information |
Toyo Shigo Tushinsha Co,Ltd |
22 Daikokufuto turumi ward Yokohama |
+81-45-510-2345 |
| (2) Shipping Agent |
Sagami Transportion & Warehouse
Co,Ltd |
0 Tauraminato-cho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-861-3111 |
| (3) Water Supply |
Yokosuka Shinkofuto Co, Ltd |
13 Shinko-cho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-821-1025 |
| (4) Waste Disposal |
Azuma Sangyo Co,Ltd |
1-6 Yasuura-cho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-822-3356 |
| (5) Ship Supplies |
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| (6) Bay Pilot |
Yokosuka Licensed Pilots’
Association |
8-10-6 Kurihama, Yokosuka |
+81-46-835-5709 |
| (7) Harbor Pilot |
Yokosuka Licensed Pilots’ Association |
8-10-6 Kurihama, Yokosuka |
+81-46-835-5709 |
| (8) Tugboat |
Tokyo Kisen Co, Ltd |
1279-3 Tauraminato-cho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-861-6121 |
(9) Ship Repair and
Dockyards |
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine and Engineering Co. Ltd. |
19 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-869-2100 |
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Attractions |
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Yokosuka is surrounded by beautiful scenery and is blessed with mild weather throughout the year. The area is famous for fresh local seafood and is home to attractions including a world-class opera house which hosts the Asian preliminary for the International Opera Contest, and the Yokosuka Museum of Art scheduled to open in 2007. The city is also a cluster for research institutions drawing academics and professionals from all over the world to centers such as the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, the Port and Airport Research Institute, and the Yokosuka Research Park, an international center for the research and development of radio wave and information communication technology.
Below, please find information on some of our local attractions as well as several of Japan’s noted tourist spots which are easily accessible from Yokosuka.
[Yokosuka Arts Theatre (10-min. by foot)]
Talented artists from around the world come to Yokosuka Arts Theatre to perform operas, ballets and musicals. The Theatre uses Japan’s most advanced stage equipment and is a launching point for culture in the community.
[Kannonzaki Park & Lighthouse (20-min. by car)]
There are a variety of parks and museums nestled into the lush green hills of Kannonzaki. From any spot within the park, visitors can take in the beautiful scenery and see boats from around the world as they come in and out of Tokyo Bay. In 1869, the first western lighthouse was built here; today the third reconstruction of the Kannonzaki Lighthouse stands high upon the hills.
[Kamakura (30-min. by train) ]
For 150 years, Kamakura was the center of Japan’s government, united by Minamoto no Yoritomo who sought a government for the warrior class. Today, there are over 400 landmarks and places of historical interest to see in Kamakura including Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Daibutsu, Enkakuji and Kenchoji.
[Hakone Hot Springs (2-hours by bus) ]
The Hakone area is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and is called the gauntlet of the fifty-three of the Tokaido. Hakone is famous for its natural hot springs which are both therapeutic and relaxing.
[Mt. Fuji & the Five Lakes (3-hours by bus)]
Standing at 3776m above sea level, Mt. Fuji it is the tallest and most beautiful mountain in Japan. This active volcano is well known around the world and is a national symbol loved by the people. The mountain and its surroundings are said to house religious spirits which are deeply rooted in people’s daily lives.
Many years ago, Mt. Fuji experienced a large scale eruption, out of which the Five Lakes were formed around its base. Lake Yamanaka, Kawaguchi, Sai, Shoji and Motosu are just a few of the beautiful sights in the area. |
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Iris Garden |
Nippon Maru and Armored Samurai Troupe |
Yokosuka Arts Theatre |
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| Number of Calling Cruise
Ships |
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Japanese |
Foreign |
Total |
| Subtotal |
Ships |
Calls |
Subtotal |
Ships |
| 2005 |
0 |
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0 |
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2004
(est.) |
1 |
Nippon
Maru |
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0 |
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1 |
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| 2003 |
1 |
Nippon
Maru |
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0 |
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1 |
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| 2002 |
2 |
Asuka |
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0 |
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2 |
Pacific
Venus |
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| 2001 |
1 |
Pacific
Venus |
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0 |
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1 |
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| 2000 |
4 |
Fuji
Maru |
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0 |
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4 |
| Orient
Venus |
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Maru |
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Nippon
Maru |
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Entry and departure together count as one call.
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| Hotels (Popular Among Shipping
Companies) |
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| Hotel |
Address |
Phone |
From Terminal |
Number of Rooms |
Notes |
| Yokosuka Prince Hotel |
3-27 Honcho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-821-1111 |
5-min. by car |
160 |
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| Central Hotel |
2-8 Wakamatu-cho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-827-1111 |
5-min. by car |
174 |
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| Hotel New Yokosuka |
1-2 Honcho, Yokosuka |
+81-46-820-1111 |
5-min. by car |
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| Hotel Harbour Yokosuka |
2-7 Shioiri-chi, Yokosuka |
+81-46-822-0001 |
5-min. by car |
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| Sightseeing Spots |
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| Place |
Attraction |
Access |
Time
Required |
Notes |
| (1) Yokosuka |
In Yokosuka, there are many tourist spots and events through which visitors can enjoy the four seasons. Mikasa Park is home to a historic warship which once led Japan’s fleet to defeat attackers during the Russo-Japan War; today, Battleship Mikasa is a maritime museum and one of only three memorial warships in the world. In Kurihama is a memorial hall commemorating the arrival of Commodore Perry whose landing in Japan with a letter from the President of the United States brought an end to the nation’s isolationist policies. At Kurihama Flower World, visitors can enjoy blooming fields of 1,000,000 poppies in spring and cosmos blossoms in the fall, other park attractions include a Bell of Love and a Godzilla shaped slide for children. In 2006, Yokosuka proudly opened Soleil no Oka, built to evoke images of the Provence region of Southern France. The park offers visitors many opportunities for agricultural exploration and includes a petting zoo, as well as a chance to make your own sausage or fresh bread. |
By Foot, Bus,etc |
1 day |
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| (2) Yokohama |
Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture and located just north of Yokosuka. The city is famous for its many historic buildings from Japan’s Meiji and Taisho eras as well as a foreigner cemetery, an old horse carriage district, and a Chinatown. The recent completion of the Yokohama Bay Bridge, the Minato Mirai 21, and a passenger vessel terminal make Yokohama a scenic and cosmopolitan city attracting visitors from around the world. |
30-min. by train |
1-3 days |
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| (3) Tokyo |
The capital city of Japan is also the location of the national government, the headquarters of many industrial and business leaders, and of embassies representing countries throughout the world. It is a center for politics, economics, money circulation and culture, drawing visitors from Japan and across the globe for both business and tourism. With towering skyscrapers in Shinjuku and Roppongi, the amusement playground of Odaiba, old downtown flavor in Asakusa, the Akihabara electric town and Tokyo Tower, metropolitan Tokyo has something for everyone. |
1-hour by train |
1-3 days |
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| (4) Izu |
The Izu Peninsula offers a scenic ocean backdrop for enjoying some of the nation’s best hot springs such as Jogasaki and Dogashima. It’s open air hot springs are a relaxing place from which to look out over Sagami Bay and Suruga Bay, or if you prefer, you can enjoy one of the many natural springs tucked away in the mountains. Izu’s attractions include lush greenery and seasonal flowers, as well as numerous museums and galleries. |
2.5-hours by train |
1-3 days |
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| (5) Nikko |
In 1999, the Toshogu Shrine became a World Heritage Site and is the most famous of Nikko’s many noted shrines and temples. Toshogu was built in 1617 in honor of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu after his passing. The buildings are unique and beautiful, mixing construction methods of both the gods and Buddha. |
3.5-hours by train |
1-3 days |
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