Seaport · Japan
Port of Yawatahama
Yawatahama (Japan) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 62020). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPYWH
- World Port Index no.
- 62020
- Coordinates
- 33.45°N, 132.42°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 114.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 1,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,560 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Yawatahama, 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 Yawatahama
Where is Port of Yawatahama?
Yawatahama (Japan) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 33.45°N, 132.42°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Yawatahama?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPYWH for Yawatahama. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Yawatahama?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 114.0 m for Yawatahama. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Yawatahama from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,560 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 Yawatahama?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Yawatahama 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.