Seaport · Japan
Port of Toba
Toba (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61500). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPTOB
- World Port Index no.
- 61500
- Coordinates
- 34.48°N, 136.85°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Emergency only
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,790 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Toba, 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. 158 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Toba
Where is Port of Toba?
Toba (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 34.48°N, 136.85°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Toba?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPTOB for Toba. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Toba from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,790 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Toba?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Toba 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.