Seaport · Japan
Port of Hiroshima
Hiroshima (Japan) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61650). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPHIJ
- World Port Index no.
- 61650
- Coordinates
- 34.35°N, 132.47°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,580 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hiroshima, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 159 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Hiroshima
Where is Port of Hiroshima?
Hiroshima (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.35°N, 132.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hiroshima?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPHIJ for Hiroshima. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hiroshima from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,580 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Hakata (Fukuoka), Kobe, Osaka.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hiroshima?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hiroshima through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.