The Port of Nagoya is on Ise Bay, serves as Japan’s most prominent and busiest trading port, handling over 10% of the country’s total trade value. This port is notable for being Japan’s most significant car exporter. Toyota Motor Corporation exports the majority of its vehicles through this port.
- TEU: 2.6 million
- Act a gateway to Japan, linking the sea, the land, and the air
- Comprise world-class manufacturing enterprise in many industries
- Maritime gateway to the Chubu region
- Nagoya Port Authority is the port controller and authority
- Handle cargoes of all types and sizes
Port of Tokyo is one of the major seaports in Japan and one of the largest seaports in the Pacific Ocean basin. It ranked as the 35th largest container port in the world. Its different container terminals provided a total of 15 berths and a quay length of 4,479 meters, covering an area of 1,504,718 square meters.
- TEU: 4,570,000 (2018)
- Annual traffic capacity of around 100,000,000t of cargo
- A significant employer in the area, with over 30,000 employees providing services
- Handled over 32,000 ships each year
- Network of regular container shipping routes connecting it to the rest of the globe
- Serves as the central distribution hub for the metropolitan area’s economic development
- Bureau of Port and Harbor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government responsible for managing the port
- 15/204 berths are container berths
Kobe Port is a commercial harbor in Hyogo prefecture that stretches from Kobe Port Tower to Osaka Bay. It is a maritime port in Japan, ranked as a fourth-major port.
- TEU: 2.92 million (2017)
- Connected to approximately 500 ports in 130 countries by worldwide marine transportation networks
- Popular amusement center as well as a significant product distribution center
- Because of its strategic position, Kobe has attracted major steel and shipbuilding enterprise.
- Food, communications, minor appliances, and transportation equipment are all produced.
The Port of Osaka is the main port located in the city of Osaka within Osaka Bay. The Port of Osaka has several sister ports, one of which is the Port of Busan.
- TEU: 2.21 million ( 2016)
- International trade: 34.11 million tons, domestic work: 48.09 million tons
- Coastal 111 berths and 70 sea-going berths
- One of the country’s most important ports and Asia’s most important trading ports
- Committed to refurbishing infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology, and improved port services
- Home to the world’s most prestigious enterprises, such as Panasonic and Sharp
- Key industries include steel, textiles, metal goods, chemicals, pulp, paper.
The Port of Hakata is one of Japan’s most important international ports, connecting the country to East Asia and other countries across the world. It is situated on the Southeast bank of Fukuoka-Wan, on Kyushu’s north coast, close to Fukuoka.
- TEU: more than one million (2018)
- A common type of cargo are containers and dry bulk cargo
- Secondary handling service: passengers, oil, metals, chemicals, etc
- Accommodate foreign and domestic cruise ships
The Port of Kawasaki has been a boon to the rise of industrialization and living in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Aside from the core part of the Keihin Industrial Zone, it is also the city’s energy supply base.
- TEU: 140,000 TEUs (2018)
- International trading port and serves as a vital distribution center in the Metropolitan area
- Advantage of its enormous potential as a land, sea, and air transportation hub
- Can also handle considerable numbers of airfreight commodities
- Regarded as one of Japan’s most major commercial shipping and logistical hubs
- Kawasaki City Port and Harbor Bureau administered the port
The Port of Kitakyushu is roughly in North-Eastern Asia, in the middle of a straight line between Tokyo and Shanghai. It is an industrial port area occupying around 30 nautical miles of coastline.
- TEU: 2,706.000 (2017)
- Main handling vessels: containers, passengers, Ro-Ro, dry and liquid bulk
- Fukuoka Prefecture Government is in charge of the port as a whole
- Serves as a vital link between Japan and East Asia
The Port of Maizuru is a major port located on the Maizuru Bay inlet in Kyoto Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan’s coast. It is one of the best natural ports in west-central Japan, with a richness of natural resources.
- TEU: N/A
- The significant naval base and military port before World War II
- Kyoto Prefecture is in charge of the port
- East Port and West Port are the two major ports in the area
- Log/lumber and textile cargoes have access to a large amount of berthage
- Three drydocks are available, the largest of which can accommodate boats up to 80,000DWT
- Approximately 156 vessels pass through the harbor per year
Shimonoseki Port is located on Honshu Island’s westernmost tip, facing the Kanmon Straits. It has functioned as an entryway to the mainland since ancient times.
- TEU: 70,000
- Modern port with a 17-nautical-mile radius
- Principal commodities include passengers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and miscellaneous goods.
- Became a center for heavy manufacturing after 1942
- Served as a vital hub for both maritime and land-based traffic
Yokkaichi Port is in the heart of the Japanese archipelago, just where Chubu, Kinki, and Hokuriku meet. They are offering access to the region’s tourist and leisure attractions.
- TEU: 172,000 (2015)
- Exports: 93,000 TEU, imports: 79,000 TEU
- Containers, Ro-Ro, general cargo, dry bulk, and lumber are secondary handled
- Yokkaichi Port Authority is in charge of overseeing and administering the port
- An important international trading port since the 16th century
- A variety of countries received 36% of global container exports
- Primary commodities include chemicals, rubber goods, synthetic resin, glass products
- Possess four large piers, numbers of wharves
- 90% of imports are crude oil and petroleum products
Yokohama is located in Mie Prefecture’s north-central region, on the Kii Peninsula’s northeastern tip. It runs the length of Mie Prefecture and is bounded to the east by Ise Bay and Shiga Prefecture on the northwest.
- TEU: 172,000 (2015)
- Exports: 93,000 TEU, Imports: 79,000 TEU
- Possess ten main piers
- 14/24 berths are container berths
- Honmoku Pier is the port’s primary facility
Yokosuka Port is located on Tokyo Bay, south of Yokohama Port. It is recognized as an Important Port under the Japanese Ports and Harbors Law. The port is managed by Yokosuka city.
- TEU: N/A
- Possess 100 berths with a length of at least 4.5m
- An important port for automotive shipping
- The fishing fleet brings in tuna and other ocean goods
- Entrance – 350 yards, depth – 11 fathoms
The Port of Chiba is Japan’s largest seaport, situated inside Tokyo Bay in Chiba Prefecture. It stretches through Funabashi, Ichikawa, Chiba, Narashino, Ichihara, and Sodegaura, covering 24,800 hectares.
- TEU: 41,780 annually
- Handles 166,964,000 tons of cargo per year
- Main imports: liquefied natural gas, crude, petroleum, and other oil products
- Main exports: chemical and steel products, as well as autos
- Houses large steel mills, chemical plants, and a significant power station
- Major seaport that handles some of Japan’s most excellent cargo volumes
The Port of Ibaraki is a marine port in Japan, located in northeastern Ibaraki. It’s the main port for Hitachi’s industrial sector.
- TEU: N/A
- Founded in 2008 to unite three ports: Hitachi, Hitachinaka, and Ōarai.
- Serves as a seaport for the northern Kanto region
- Modern container and Ro-Ro terminals are part of an expanding port
- Additional handling capacity include coal, project, and breakbulk cargo
The Port of Shimizu is located near the northern extremity of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Along with the ports of Kobe and Nagasaki, it is considered one of Japan’s three most beautiful ports.
- TEU: 250,000
- An international trading port for the export of green tea
- Prominent fishing port in Japan
- Cruises around Shimizu Port is available
- Accessible through the Shizuoka Railway’s Shin-Shimizu Station or the JR Shimizu Station
The Port of Sendai is in Miyagi Prefecture’s capital, situated between the Nanakita and Hirose rivers on the Matsushima Bay. Only a few manufacturers operate at the port. Its main items like kokeshi wooden dolls are primarily sold to locals.
- TEU: 260,000 (2017)
- Rice and fruit are the most important agricultural products
- Northeastern Japan’s most extensive vehicle export hub
- Honda and Toyota are once again sending production models to the port
- Possess 24 general user berths and 23 special user berths on board
Naha Port is on Okinawa Island, 600 kilometers southwest of mainland Japan, in the East China Sea. The Naha Wharf, Tomari Wharf, Shinko Wharf, and Urasoe Wharf sections are the four-terminal areas of the port.
- TEU: 800,000/year
- Been created as a commerce hub for China, Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan
- Constantly being expanded as a seaport for tourists and business
- Very tropical, adventure-filled destination to visit, bustling with people, products, and cultures
- Serves as Okinawa Prefecture’s commercial, educational, and political hub
- Ryukyu Islands’ commercial center
The Port of Ishinomaki is centrally placed on Honshu’s east coast. Ishinomaki is an artificial general cargo port with a long history. It became the international hub port of Sendai Shiogama Ishinomaki after it merged with the Sendai Shiogama Port in 2012.
- TEU: N/A
- Primary commodities: fertilizer, woodchips, steel
- One of the Miyagi Prefecture’s three main ports
- Port and Harbor Section manage and handle port operation
- Able to accommodate vessels with thousands of DWT
- Divided port facilities to handle designated products
The Port of Mizushima is a port and shipyard with multiple uses; It is located in Okayama Prefecture, about 132 kilometers west-southwest of Kobe Port. The Mizushima Port Authority is in charge of monitoring and maintaining security at the port.
- TEU: N/A
- Serves as containerized cargo shipment center
- Vital to Japan’s trade links with China’s east coast
- Japan’s fourth-busiest port in 2005
- The volume of goods handled by the port has constantly expanded
- Possess container terminal, international logistics center, container freight station
Because of its proximity to China and prominence as a coal exporting hub, the Mojiko Port Area was designated a Special National Port in 1889. The districts of Kokura, Tobata, Yawata, Wakamatsu, and Hibikinada make up the primary port region of the Port of Kitakyushu.
- TEU: N/A
- One of Kitakyushu’s districts and a component of the port
- Mostly general, containerized, and Ro-Ro goods are handled
- The passenger ferry terminal and a vehicle distribution center
- Maximum draught: 9.8m with 81630t DWT
Kashima Port Administration administered and managed the port of Kashima. It is located northeast of Hikari, while Horiwari-gawa is located northeast of the port.
- TEU: N/A
- General cargo, bulk carrier, cargo, oil/chemical tanker are top vessels
- Artificial harbor built to serve a vast industrial zone
- Important industries include steel, iron, petroleum, grain, electricals
- Annual cargo traffic is estimated to be around 55,000,000 tons
In northern Hokkaido, the Abashiri Port is artificially-sheltered confronts the Okhotsk Sea. It serves as a vital logistical hub for Abashiri, Kitami, and other parts of the wider Hokumo region. It also has a plethora of fishing opportunities.
- TEU: N/A
- Utilized as a base for both offshore and coastal fishing, and its salmon catch
- Most handling services include fish, breakbulk, bulk, containers, project, and general cargo.
- Port of entry and largest on Hokkaido’s northern coast
- Serves as a base for the Sea of Okhotsk fishing fleet, and lumber imports
- Annual cargo handling is estimated to be around 800,000 tonnes
Akita Port, formerly Port of Tsuchizaki, is a seaport on the Sea of Japan, on the Akita Prefecture coast. The port covers 662.5 hectares; the Japanese government has designated it as a Major Port.
- TEU: 50,678
- Mooring berth: 10 meters deep and 370 meters long
- Sulfur, copper, manganese, and lead resources abound in the surrounding area.
- Common cargoes include cement, logs, zinc concentrates, petroleum products, etc.
- Approximately 3,600 vessels and 9.704 million tonnes of cargo are handled annually.
Aomori Port, located in the innermost section of Mutsu Bay, is a lovely, peaceful harbor. It encompasses a variety of areas on Mutsu-southern wan’s shore and includes both public and private facilities.
- TEU: N/A
- Leading handling service: LPG, breakbulk goods, dry bulk, passengers, and timber
- Vital transportation hub houses both the railway and ferry services
- Suited for ocean-going trade since the open sea protects it in Matsu Bay
- Serves as a regional logistical hub handling a variety of goods
- Annual freight traffic is estimated to be over 4,250,000 tonnes
Choshi Port is located four kilometers southeast of Choshi City, on the eastern edge of Chiba Prefecture. The port is near the Tone River.
- TEU: N/A
- Classified as a refuge harbor in 1951
- Taken up by Chiba Prefecture in 1953
- Coastal roads, breakwaters, and wharves construction since 1965
- Most important Japanese fishing ports in Chiba’s eastern hint
Port of Fukui is positioned in Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan. This port is administered by the City of Fukui, which is also the port authority.
- TEU: N/A
- It contains five wharves that primarily accommodate general cargo
- Fourth largest national petroleum storage facility in Japan
- Port provides two facilities for general cargoes
- Handles over 1.8 million tons of freight annually
The Port of Hachinohe is a seaport on Aomori Prefecture’s Pacific coast. The Japanese government recognizes this port as a Specially-Authorized Port, an official port of entry into Japan with related immigration and customs services.
- TEU: N/A
- Separated into five areas and occupies 619 hectares of land area
- An extensive system of breakwaters protects this multipurpose port
- Port became a central distribution hub in the Tohoku region
- Major cargoes handled: metals, woodchip, vehicles, passengers, containers, dry and liquid bulk, etc.
- Annually, around 30,000,000 tons of local and international trade are processed.
Port of Hakodate is one of northern Japan’s major ports. It is situated on the south end of Hokkaido Island, fronting the Tsugaru Strait.
- TEU: N/A
- Operates as a crossing point between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan
- Serves as a central commercial and transportation hub for Hokkaido and northern Honshu
- Organized into six sections that can handle a specific type of cargo
- Possess extensive ferry and fishing operations
Port of Hamakanaya is a med-sized seaport in Japan. It is situated on the coast at the entrance of Tokyo Bay.
- TEU: N/A
- Chiba Prefecture authorized the port
- Currently bustling with ferry activities and local sand and gravel shipping.
Port of Hannan is located 43 kilometers southwest of Osaka, Japan. This port occupies around 142 hectares.
- TEU: N/A
- It consists of a 12-meter earthquake-resistant dock with three berths
- Mainly focused on the handling of timber, logs, and sugar
- Port handles gravel, sand, and stone cargoes
- Over 7,000 vessels and 3,420,000 tonnes of cargo are handled each year
Port of Hibiki is a container terminal, which serves as a distribution hub for the Pan-Yellow Sea. This terminal contains berths and is 15 meters deep, and can accommodate vessels carrying up to 6,000 TEUs of containerized goods.
- TEU: 450,000
- It covers 43 hectares in size, with a total area of 65 hectares for related infrastructure.
- Port can accommodate up to a million TEUs of cargo each year
- Serves as a vital link between Japan and other major ports
- Possess six berths along with 15-16 meters of depth, four berths with 12 meters depth, and two berths with 10 meters depth
Port of Hiroshima is located on the Inland Sea coast of Honshu, roughly halfway in between Kansai and Kyushu provinces, about 30 kilometers northwest of Kure.
- TEU: 257,090
- Primary passenger ferry terminal, with services to Etajima and Matsuyama among its destinations
- Major imports: wheat, barley, timber, and LNG
- Top exports: automobiles
- Annually handled: about 12.2 million tons of cargo.
The Port of Hitachinaka is located on the Pacific Ocean’s coasts in Ibaraki Prefecture, some 110 kilometers north of Tokyo, in east-central Japan.
- TEU: N/A
- Composed of North and South Wharfs, and also a basin around one nautical mile south of the South Wharf
- Well-protected by the East Breakwater
- Growing port with the modernized container and Ro-Ro terminals
- Port handles: breakbulk cargo, and project, coal
The Port of Kanazawa is one of two major ports in the Ishikawa Prefecture, the other being Nanao. This port is located on the Japan Seashore of Honshu.
- TEU: N/A
- Primary cargoes handled: railway rolling stock, iron ore, textiles machinery, etc.
- Annually, about 3.9 million tons of cargo national and international trade
- Draught – 8.7 meters, 15,000DWT
Port of Kinuura is a multipurpose port. It is situated in Aichi Prefecture, fronting Ise-Bay.
- TEU: N/A
- Separated into thirteen areas
- Principally handled: foodstuff, LPG, vehicles, cement, steel, coal, and bulk minerals.
- Maximum size: 75,000DWT, draught – 12.0 meters
Port of Kisarazu is a naturally protected harbor comprised of private and public berths. This port is situated in Chiba Prefecture, fronting Tokyo Bay.
- TEU: N/A
- Significant activity is importing coal and iron ore
- Mainly handles general cargo, timber, raw materials, LNG, and bulk aggregates.
- Receives around 26,500 vessels each year and handles 64,834,000 tonnes of cargo
Port of Kochi is Japan’s Kochi Prefecture’s principal seaport and capital city, has a population of approximately 330,000 people.
- TEU: N/A
- The largest and most important cruise port in the Prefecture
- Serving mostly cargo ships and ferries
- Possess a large number of public and private berths
- Major cargoes handled: general household goods, oil, steel, and cement
Inside the Kita-Kyushu Port, Kokura is positioned southeast of Wakamatsu Ku. This port includes the Kitakyushu complex.
- TEU: N/A
- Port is a commercial and industrial harbor
- Mainly handles container, general cargoes, LNG, petroleum, steel, and cement.
- Operates as a port of entry for import ferries
- Approximately 400 vessels come through the harbor each year
Port of Kushiro is the East coast Of Hakkaido’s largest commercial port. It is situated halfway along the island of Hokkaido’s eastern coast.
- TEU: N/A
- Most consistent ice-free during the winter in all of Hokkaido
- Separated by the East and West ports
- East port mainly handles general cargo, coal, passenger/cruise facilities, and fisheries home.
- West port manages petroleum, heavy oil, grain, woodchips, etc.
- Port offered: woodchip carrier, coal loaders, and grain loaders
Port of Mutsuogawara is a medium-sized seaport in Japan. The Aomori Prefecture authorizes it.
- TEU: N/A
- One of the classified ports that operate international connections also domestic roll-on/off cargo trade routes
- Accessible container routes to Southeast Asia, North America, and Asia
- Allows dock vessels with a capacity of 5,000 DWT and offload components weighing up to 1,000 tons
Port of Nagasaki is Japan’s second-oldest foreign-trade port. This port is located on the eastern seaboard of Kyushu.
- TEU: N/A
- The natural harbor with land and small islands sheltering it
- Global trading port
- Popular tourist attraction and hosts cruise ship traffic
- Primary activities: fishing and shipbuilding
- Annually, approximately 400,000 tons of freight and 130,000 passengers are managed.
Port of Nanao is located on Honshu’s Sea of Japan shore, on the east side of the Suzu-Misaki, about 60 kilometers northwest of Toyama.
- TEU: N/A
- One of the two major ports in the Ishikawa prefecture, along with Kanazawa
- Sheltered by the 305-meter-long Funchu breakwater
- Separated into three sectors
- Port areas consist of commercial berths, LPG berths, and small fishing vessels.
- Major cargoes handled: timber, oil, liquefied gas, and coal
The Port of Naoetsu is an open port located on the japan Seashore of Honshu, around 130 kilometers south of Niigata.
- TEU: N/A
- Port facilities handled: tankers, soya beans, potash, logs, and coal
- Annually, about ten million tons of cargo managed
- Maximum size: Panamax vessels, draught – 11.7 meters, 50,000DWT
Port of Niigata is an international port on the coast of the Sea of Japan. This port has two main areas which have incredibly distinct personalities.
- TEU: 227,000
- Primary port on the North West coast of japan
- The biggest port on the Sea of Japan
- Port handles general goods
- Possess a vast container handling facility with foreign and international passenger facilities
The Port of Niihama is Japan’s deep seaport. It is lying on the coast of the west-central Shikoku Island in the Inland sea.
- TEU: N/A
- Commercial seaport
- Industrial and mining hub that manufactures chemical and copper products
- Consist of public and private wharves and provide decent anchoring
- Cargoes handled: general cargo, timber, and coal
The Port of Oita is located on the island of Kyushu’s eastern side. It provides a strategic asset as an accessible cargo hub for Japan, providing quick access to Australia and Southeast Asia.
- TEU: 4,700 containerized cargo
- Well-sheltered location with deep-water anchorage and alongside jetty berths
- Principally imports: construction materials, coal, LNG, crude oil, and iron ore
- Top exports: steel, chemicals, and petroleum products
- Annually, about 50 million tons of cargo managed
Port of Onahama is a multipurpose and well-protected port thru several breakwaters. This port is positioned on the east shore of Honshu, in Fukushima Prefecture.
- TEU: 546 containerized cargo
- Primarily used for the importing of raw materials for local industries
- Major fishing port
- Port mainly handles machinery, containers, ro-ro, forest products, dry and liquid bulk.
- Approximately 13.45 million tons of cargo yearly handled
The Sakai Port is a natural harbor protected to the north by the Shimane Peninsula.
- TEU: N/A
- Port has been incorporated into the new Hanshin Port
- Accommodates general cargo vessels, bulk carriers, and tankers
- Managed cargoes: general cargo, LNG, LPG, crude oil, and timber
- Around 39,000 boats and 73 million tons of freight annually handled
Port of Sakaide is located on Shikoku, Japan, on the southern coasts of the Inland Sea in northern Kagawa Prefecture.
- TEU: N/A
- Port works private and public piers handling different kinds of cargoes
- Cargoes operated: oil, breakbulk, timber, coal, and grain
Yamagata Prefecture’s port of Sakata is a seaport on the Sea of Japan’s coast. This port considers the Japanese government as both Major and Special ports.
- TEU: 5,486 container volume
- Separated into three areas
- Main imports: bulk timber
- Annually, about 300 vessels stopover the port