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SAILING DIRECTIONS
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JAPAN
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Preface
Pub. 159, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan, Volume II,

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Seventeenth Edition, 2017, is issued for use in conjunction date of publication shown above. Important information to
with Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific amend material in the publication is available is updated as
Ocean and Southeast Asia. Companion volumes are Pubs. 153, needed and available as a downloadable corrected publication
154, 155, 157, and 158. from the NGA Maritime Domain web site.
Digital Nautical Charts 12, 23, and 24 provide electronic
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chart coverage for the area covered by this publication. NGA Maritime Safety Office Web Site
This publication has been corrected to 22 April 2017, includ-
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ing Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2017. Subsequent updates https://msi.nga.mil

have corrected this publication to 26 October 2019, including
Notice to Mariners No. 43 of 2019.
0.0Courses.—Courses are true, and are expressed in the same
manner as bearings. The directives “steer” and “make good” a
Explanatory Remarks course mean, without exception, to proceed from a point of
origin along a track having the identical meridional angle as
Sailing Directions are published by the National Geospatial-
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the designated course. Vessels following the directives must
Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the authority of Department allow for every influence tending to cause deviation from such
of Defense Directive 5105.60, dated 29 July 2009, and pursu- track, and navigate so that the designated course is
ant to the authority contained in U. S. Code Title 10, Chapter continuously being made good.
22, Section 451 and Title 44, Section 1336. Sailing Directions, 0.0Currents.—Current directions are the true directions toward
covering the harbors, coasts, and waters of the world, provide which currents set.
information that cannot be shown graphically on nautical 0.0Distances.—Distances are expressed in nautical miles of 1
charts and is not readily available elsewhere. minute of latitude. Distances of less than 1 mile are expressed
Sailing Directions (Enroute) include detailed coastal and
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in meters, or tenths of miles.
port approach information which supplements the largest scale 0.0Geographic Names.—Geographic names are generally
chart produced by the National Geospatial-Intelligence those used by the nation having sovereignty. Names in paren-
Agency. This publication is divided into geographic areas theses following another name are alternate names that may
called “Sectors.” appear on some charts. In general, alternate names are quoted
Bearings.—Bearings are true, and are expressed in degrees
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from 000° (north) to 360°, measured clockwise. General such as accents, cedillas, and circumflexes, which are related to
bearings are expressed by the initial letters of the points of the specific letters in certain foreign languages, are not used in the
compass (e.g. N, NNE, NE, etc.). Adjective and adverb interest of typographical simplicity.
endings have been discarded. Wherever precise bearings are 0.0Geographic names or their spellings do not necessarily re-
intended, degrees are used. flect recognition of the political status of an area by the United
Charts.—Reference to charts made throughout this
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publication refer to both the paper chart and the Digital 0.0Heights.—Heights are referred to the plane of reference
Nautical Chart (DNC). used for that purpose on the charts and are expressed in meters.
Corrective Information.—Users should refer corrections,
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response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in
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main web site:
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Lists should be consulted for complete information. identifying and promulgating maritime security threats. The
National Ocean Claims.—Information on national ocean
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claims and maritime boundary disputes, which have been com- Department), MARAD Advisories (Maritime Administration),
piled from the best available sources, is provided solely in the and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (U.S. Coast Guard)
interest of the navigational safety of shipping and in no way and consists of the following items:
constitutes legal recognition by the United States. These non- 1. U.S. Maritime Alert—Provides basic information
recognized claims and requirements may include, but are not (location, incident, type, date/time) on reported maritime
limited to: security threats to U.S. maritime industry interests. U.S.
1. A requirement by a state for advance permission or Maritime alerts do not contain policy or recommendations
notification for innocent passage of warships in the territorial for specific courses of information.
sea. 2. U.S. Maritime Advisory—Provides more detailed
2. Straight baseline, internal waters, or historic waters information, when appropriate, through a “whole-of-gov-
claims. ernment” response to an identified maritime threat.
3. The establishment of a security zone, where a state
claims to control activity beyond its territorial sea for securi- Maritime Administration (MARAD)—U.S.
ty reasons unrelated to that state’s police powers in its terri- Maritime Advisory System
tory, including its territorial sea.
Radio Navigational Aids.—Radio navigational aids and ra-
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dio weather services are not described in detail. Publication office-of-security/msci
No. 117 Radio Navigational Aids and NOAA Publication, Se-
lected Worldwide Marine Weather Broadcasts, should be con-
sulted. Winds.—Wind directions are the true directions from which
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charts and are expressed in meters.
Time.—Time is normally expressed as local time unless
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specifically designated as Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).
Time Zone.—The Time Zone description(s), as well as in-
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formation concerning the use of Daylight Savings Time, are in- publication were:
cluded. The World Time Zone Chart is available on the Inter- British Hydrographic Department Sailing Directions.
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various shipping companies.

Standard Time Zone of the World Chart Other U.S. Government publications, reports, and docu-
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world-factbook/graphics/ref_maps/physical/pdf/ Charts, light lists, tide and current tables, and other docu-
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Date of Change: 26 October 2019

Notice to Mariners 43/2019
Sector Paragraphs
Sector 1 Paragraphs 1.4, 1.10, 1.18, 1.35, and 1.43
Sector 3 Paragraphs 3.8, 3.10, and 3.28
Sector 5 Paragraph 5.9
Date of Change: 9 February 2019

Notice to Mariners 6/2019
Sector Paragraphs
Sector 1 Paragraphs 1.4 and 1.10
Sector 5 Paragraphs 5.6, 5.31, and 5.41
Pub. 159
Date of Change: 21 April 2018
Notice to Mariners: 16/2018
Sector Paragraphs
Sector 1 Paragraphs 1.1 and 1.18
Sector 5 Paragraphs 5.6, 5.16, 5.31, and 5.41
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Conversion Tables
Feet to Meters
Feet 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 0.30 0.61 0.91 1.22 1.52 1.83 2.13 2.44 2.74
10 3.05 3.35 3.66 3.96 4.27 4.57 4.88 5.18 5.49 5.79
20 6.10 6.40 6.71 7.01 7.32 7.62 7.92 8.23 8.53 8.84
30 9.14 9.45 9.75 10.06 10.36 10.67 10.97 11.28 11.58 11.89
40 12.19 12.50 12.80 13.11 13.41 13.72 14.02 14.33 14.63 14.93
50 15.24 15.54 15.85 16.15 16.46 16.76 17.07 17.37 17.68 17.98
60 18.29 18.59 18.90 19.20 19.51 19.81 20.12 20.42 20.73 21.03
70 21.34 21.64 21.95 22.25 22.55 22.86 23.16 23.47 23.77 24.08
80 24.38 24.69 24.99 25.30 25.60 25.91 26.21 26.52 26.82 27.13
90 27.43 27.74 28.04 28.35 28.65 28.96 29.26 29.57 29.87 30.17
Fathoms to Meters
Fathoms 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 1.83 3.66 5.49 7.32 9.14 10.97 12.80 14.63 16.46
10 18.29 20.12 21.95 23.77 25.60 27.43 29.26 31.09 32.92 34.75
20 36.58 38.40 40.23 42.06 43.89 45.72 47.55 49.38 51.21 53.03
30 54.86 56.69 58.52 60.35 62.18 64.01 65.84 67.67 69.49 71.32
40 73.15 74.98 76.81 78.64 80.47 82.30 84.12 85.95 87.78 89.61
50 91.44 93.27 95.10 96.93 98.75 100.58 102.41 104.24 106.07 107.90
60 109.73 111.56 113.39 115.21 117.04 118.87 120.70 122.53 124.36 126.19
70 128.02 129.85 131.67 133.50 135.33 137.16 138.99 140.82 142.65 144.47
80 146.30 148.13 149.96 151.79 153.62 155.45 157.28 159.11 160.93 162.76
90 164.59 166.42 168.25 170.08 171.91 173.74 175.56 177.39 179.22 181.05
Meters to Feet
Meters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 3.28 6.56 9.84 13.12 16.40 19.68 22.97 26.25 29.53
10 32.81 36.09 39.37 42.65 45.93 49.21 52.49 55.77 59.06 62.34
20 65.62 68.90 72.18 75.46 78.74 82.02 85.30 88.58 91.86 95.14
30 98.42 101.71 104.99 108.27 111.55 114.83 118.11 121.39 124.67 127.95
40 131.23 134.51 137.80 141.08 144.36 147.64 150.92 154.20 157.48 160.76
50 164.04 167.32 170.60 173.88 177.16 180.45 183.73 187.01 190.29 193.57
60 196.85 200.13 203.41 206.69 209.97 213.25 216.54 219.82 223.10 226.38
70 229.66 232.94 236.22 239.50 242.78 246.06 249.34 252.62 255.90 259.19
80 262.47 265.75 269.03 272.31 275.59 278.87 282.15 285.43 288.71 291.99
90 295.28 298.56 301.84 305.12 308.40 311.68 314.96 318.24 321.52 324.80
Meters to Fathoms
Meters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 0.55 1.09 1.64 2.19 2.73 3.28 3.83 4.37 4.92
10 5.47 6.01 6.56 7.11 7.66 8.20 8.75 9.30 9.84 10.39
20 10.94 11.48 12.03 12.58 13.12 13.67 14.22 14.76 15.31 15.86
30 16.40 16.95 17.50 18.04 18.59 19.14 19.68 20.23 20.78 21.33
40 21.87 22.42 22.97 23.51 24.06 24.61 25.15 25.70 26.25 26.79
50 27.34 27.89 28.43 28.98 29.53 30.07 30.62 31.17 31.71 32.26
60 32.81 33.36 33.90 34.45 35.00 35.54 36.09 36.64 37.18 37.73
70 38.28 38.82 39.37 39.92 40.46 41.01 41.56 42.10 42.65 43.20
80 43.74 44.29 44.84 45.38 45.93 46.48 47.03 47.57 48.12 48.67
90 49.21 49.76 50.31 50.85 51.40 51.95 52.49 53.04 53.59 54.13
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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

Units
°C degree(s) Centigrade km kilometer(s)
cm centimeter(s) m meter(s)
cu.m. cubic meter(s) mb millibars
dwt deadweight tons MHz megahertz
FEU forty-foot equivalent units mm millimeter(s)
gt gross tons nt net tons
kHz kilohertz TEU twenty-foot equivalent units
Directions
N north S south
NNE northnortheast SSW southsouthwest
NE northeast SW southwest
ENE eastnortheast WSW westsouthwest
E east W west
ESE eastsoutheast WNW westnorthwest
SE southeast NW northwest
SSE southsoutheast NNW northnorthwest
Vessel types
LASH Lighter Aboard Ship Ro-ro Roll-on Roll-off
LNG Liquified Natural Gas ULCC Ultra Large Crude Carrier
LPG Liquified Petroleum Gas VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier
OBO Ore/Bulk/Oil VLOC Very Large Ore Carrier
Lo-lo Lift-on Lift-off FSO Floating Storage and Offloading
NGL Natural Gas Liquids FSU Floating Storage Unit
Floating Production Storage and
FSRU Floating Storage and Regasification Unit FPSO
Offloading
Time
ETA estimated time of arrival GMT Greenwich Mean Time
ETD estimated time of departure UTC Coordinated Universal Time
Water level
MSL mean sea level LWS low water springs
HW high water MHWN mean high water neaps
LW low water MHWS mean high water springs
MHW mean high water MLWN mean low water neaps
MLW mean low water MLWS mean low water springs
HWN high water neaps TFW Tropical Fresh Water
HWS high water springs HAT highest astronomical tide
LWN low water neaps LAT lowest astronomical tide
Communications
D/F direction finder MF medium frequency
R/T radiotelephone HF high frequency
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System VHF very high frequency
LF low frequency UHF ultra high frequency
Navigation
LANBY Large Automatic Navigation Buoy SBM Single Buoy Mooring
NAVSAT Navigation Satellite SPM Single Point Mooring
ODAS Ocean Data Acquisition System TSS Traffic Separation Scheme
CBM Conventional Buoy Mooring System VTC Vessel Traffic Center
MBM Multi-Buoy Mooring System VTS Vessel Traffic Service
CALM Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring
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The following abbreviations may be used in the text:
Miscellaneous
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
AIS Automatic Identification System MMSI
Code
COLREGS Collision Regulations No./Nos. Number/Numbers
International Association of Lighthouse PA Position approximate
IALA
Authorities PD Position doubtful
IHO International Hydrographic Organization Pub. Publication
International Convention for
IMO International Maritime Organization SOLAS
Safety of Life at Sea
IMDG Intermational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
LOA length overall St./Ste. Saint/Sainte
International Ship and Port facility
UKC Under keel clearance ISPS
Security
International Convention on the Tonnage Electronic Chart Display and
ITC ECDIS
Measurement of Ships (1969) Information System
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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II
Chartlet—Sector Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
Conversion Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII
Sector 1
Sector 1—Hokkaido—West Coast and Tsugaru Kaikyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sector 2
Sector 2—Honshu—Northwest Coast—Tappi Saki to Rokugo Saki (including off-lying islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sector 3
Sector 3—Honshu—Northwest Coast—Rokugo Saki to Murasaki Bana (including off-lying islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Sector 4
Sector 4—Tsushima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Sector 5
Sector 5—Kyushu—Northwest Coast (including off-lying islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sector 6
Sector 6—Kii Suido and Osaka Wan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Sector 7
Sector 7—The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Harima Nada and Bisan Seto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Sector 8
Sector 8—The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Eastern Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Sector 9
Sector 9—The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Aki Nada, Tsurushima Kaikyo, and Hiroshima Wan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Sector 10
Sector 10—The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Iyo Nada and Bungo Suido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Sector 11
Sector 11—The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Suo Nada and Kanmon Kaikyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Index—Gazetteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
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Sector 1—Hokkaido—West Coast and Tsugaru Kaikyo
Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
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SECTOR 1 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 1
HOKKAIDO—WEST COAST AND TSUGARU KAIKYO
Plan.—This sector describes the W coast of Hokkaido from

1.0 in June, the Sea of Okhotsk High. Generally, the Pacific Ocean
Soya Misaki, the N extremity of Hokkaido, to Orido Saki, its High dominates and a mild Southeast Monsoon prevails.
SW extremity; the arrangement of this part is from N to S. 1.1The winter Northwest Monsoon winds tend to persist for
Tsugaru Kaikyo, the deep strait between Hokkaido and Hons- long periods over a wide area, and generally attain velocities of
hu, connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan, is then 19 knots or more; since they are usually accompanied by snow,
described; the arrangement of this part is from E to W, and in- most are blizzards. Like heavy fogs, blizzards obstruct visibili-
cludes Mutsu Wan along the S coast of Tsugaru Kaikyo. ty, but they are much more dangerous to navigation due to the
extremely cold and strong winds that accompany them. It ap-
General Remarks pears that snowfall generally drops sharply beyond a distance
of 10 miles from shore.
1.1 Japan consists of four large and many small islands. 1.1On the W and S coasts of Hokkaido, fog occurs on the aver-
The four large islands are named from NE to SW, respectively, age of less than 1 day per month from about September to
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. The islands are April, increasing in the summer months to a maximum of 5
mountainous and there are many volcanoes forming distinct days per month in July. It is most frequent in the vicinity of
volcanic chains. Earthquakes occur frequently in different parts Rashiri Suido and Okushiri Kaikyo.
of Japan. The rivers of Japan are comparatively short, their 1.1In the Sea of Japan during the winter months, the Northwest
flow rapid, and none are navigable by large ocean-going ves- Monsoon normally ensures that the air temperature is below that
sels. Large plains are few in Japan, but there are a number of of the sea surface, a condition which discourages fog formation.
small alluvial plains, and the valleys of the larger rivers are es- 1.1Ice.—Drift ice passing through La Perouse Strait from the E
pecially fertile. does not usually extend farther SW than the vicinity of Rishiri
1.1The Naikai, or Inland Sea, bounded N by Honshu and S by To, where it disappears. Most of this ice is brought from the
Shikoku and Kyushu, constitutes an important passage for ves- Sea of Okhotsk by NE winds, but some occasionally arrives
sels, foreign and domestic, between the large ports of Kobe and from the W coast of Ostrov Sakhalin. Winds from between the
Osaka at its E end and Moji, Shimonoseki, and Wakamatsu at S and W tend to clear the ice way.
its W end, and numerous other harbors in between. The Naikai, 1.1The harbor of Wakkanai is occasionally frozen over. There
which contains an immense number of islands and islets, is fa- are occasional years in which neither fast ice nor drift ice ap-
mous for its scenery. Many of the channels are narrow and the pears on this part of the W coast of Hokkaido. There is practi-
tidal currents in them are strong, but heavy seas are seldom ex- cally no fast ice along the mainland coast S of Rishiri To.
perienced. 1.1Tides—Currents.—Tides along the W coast of Hokkaido
1.1Winds—Weather.—The climate along the W coast of Hok- are very small. The maximum daily tidal range does not exceed
kaido is influenced by the Tsushima Current, which gives its 0.3m. Diurnal inequality is marked all along the coast, with of-
relatively warm temperatures. In winter, however, it bears the ten only one HW and one LW per day.
full impact of the Northwest Monsoon, with the heaviest snow- 1.1The tidal currents of the W coast of Hokkaido are generally
fall, a low percentage of days with sunshine, and extremely weak and irregular. They are influenced by the ocean currents
cold temperatures. In summer since the Southeast Monsoon is that set N along the coast.
blocked by mountains, there is relatively little rainfall, and the 1.1The Tsushima Current, a branch of the warm Kuroshio cur-
climate is characterized by stretches of good weather and mod- rent, flows in a N direction off the W coasts of Honshu and
erate land and sea breezes. Hokkaido, and branches of this ocean current set E through
1.1The Northwest Monsoon prevails in winter and the South east Tsugaru Kaikyo and La Perouse Strait. In summer, the time of
Monsoon prevails in summer. The winter wind is generally greatest strength, the velocity is generally less than 0.5 knot,
strong, and the summer wind relatively weak. The cold North- may reach a maximum of 3 knots in the summer and has much
west Monsoon from the Continental High dominates the winter greater strength in the straits. The Tsushima Current is ex-
climate, but these strong winds are not necessarily continuous. tremely weak in winter.
Periods of weak and strong currents generally alternate at inter- 1.1Regulations.—The Japanese Coast Guard has instituted the
vals of 5 to 10 days. As one low pressure system moves E and Japanese Ship Reporting System (JASREP). Purpose and par-
out to sea the weather moderates until another storm moves in ticipation in this system is similar in intent and format to the
from the Sea of Japan. Winds are not very strong until the low AMVER system. Any vessel desiring to participate in both
pressure system passes through, and a cold front brings the mon- JASREP and AMVER may do so by sending notice of dual
soon winds in its wake. These strong winds may persist for sev- participation to the appropriate coastal station. The service area
eral days until the low pressure system moves E out to sea and of the JASREP system is the area N of latitude 17°N and W of
relatively calm weather is once again restored. longitude 165°E.
1.1The Northwest Monsoon gradually begins to weaken in 1.1The Maritime Traffic Safety Law established traffic routes in
March, and by April, S winds become dominant. Tokyo Wan, Ise Wan, and the Naikai. Waters along the coast of
1.1During the summer season, an E wind is sometimes generated Japan are congested with vessels, especially in the above-men-
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4 Sector 1. Hokkaido—West Coast and Tsugaru Kaikyo
tioned areas which are extremely crowded with large and small 1.3 Noshappu Misaki (45°27'N., 141°39'E.), the NW ex-
vessels. In order to maintain safety of traffic, the Maritime tremity of Hokkaido, is the N extremity of a peninsula connect-
Safety Law establishes special rules to regulate shipping traffic ed to the mainland of Hokkaido by a low isthmus. The
in these traffic congested areas. See Pub. 120, Sailing Di- peninsula appears as an island from a distance; its central range
rections (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia of hills rises to an elevation of 211m and falls sharply to a
for Maritime Traffic Safety Law; also see appropriate sectors tongue of low land at its N end. A light is shown from Noshap-
of this publication for rules and signals of Maritime Traffic pu Misaki. Houses about 0.5 mile S of the light structure are
Safety Law. brightly illuminated and can be seen over 20 miles offshore,
1.1Pub. 158, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan, Volume I de- and are visible before Noshappu Misaki Light.
scribes the coasts of Japan which border the Sea of Okhotsk, 1.3Esandomari Gyoko, protected by breakwaters, from one of
the Pacific Ocean, and the Philippine Sea; it also includes Nan- which a light is shown, is situated close S of Noshappu Misaki.
po Shoto and Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands). The light is shown from a red tower, 11m high. A radio tower,
1.1Caution.—Fish havens, which may be on the seabed, at inter- 220m high, is conspicuous about 2.5 miles SSE of Noshappu
mediate mid-layer depths, or floating on the surface, are numerous Misaki. Several white domes and blue domes are conspicuous
in Japanese waters and are continually being augmented. Concen- about 0.8 mile to 2 miles S of the point.
trations of fishing vessels can be expected in their vicinity. The 1.3Rocks and shoals, with depths of less than 4.9m, extend up
traffic is high in volume and ocean currents and tidal currents are to about 0.7 mile off Noshappu Misaki. The point should be
strong. There are counter currents along the coasts and tidal races given a berth of at least 1 mile.
around Shiokubi Misaki. The visibility often worsens due to dense 1.3Koetoi Saki (45°25'N., 141°45'E.) can be identified by the
fog in spring to summer, and snowstorms in winter. Caution houses on it and by a flat treeless hillock behind them. A spit,
should be exercised as the placement of fish havens may well pre- on which there are several rocks with depths of less than 1.8m,
cede their inclusion in the Notice to Mariners. extends about 1.5 miles N of Koetoi Saki. A light is shown
nearly 1 mile N of the point.
Hokkaido—West Coast 1.3Caution.—Fish traps are laid (August to December) from
0.8 to 1.5 miles seaward of the E side of Koetoi Saki and the
1.2 Soya Misaki (45°31'N., 141°56'E.), the N extremity SE side of Noshappu Misaki. Seaweed farms lie within 0.8
of Hokkaido, is grass-covered and 50m high. It rises about 2 mile of the shores of Koetoi Saki and Noshappu Misaki.
miles inland to the summit of Maru Yama, a rounded hill,
168m high, which can sometimes be seen when the cape itself
is obscured by fog. A light, 17m high, is shown from a tower
on the cape. Benten Shima, a light brown rock, 11m high,
stands about 0.8 mile W of Soya Misaki, on a reef.
1.2The cape is fringed by rocky ledges and the bottom is uneven
in the vicinity. Depths of less than 20.1m extend up to about 2
miles off the cape, which should be given a wide berth due to
the currents.
1.2Caution.—Large vessels approaching from the E should
avoid a reef, with depth of 15.8m, about 13 miles E of the cape.
Due to the dangers in the vicinity of Soya Misaki the tidal cur-
rents in La Perouse Strait, Soya Misaki should at all times be
passed at a distance of at least 5 miles.
1.2La Perouse Strait, known to the Japanese as Soya Kaikyo

and to the Russians as Proliv Laperuza, separates Hokkaido
from Sakhalin, and is described in Pub. 155, Sailing Directions
(Enroute) East Coast of Russia. The passage is about 23 miles
wide between Soya Misaki and Mys Kril’on (Nisi-Notoro Mi-
saki), the S extremity of Sakhalin. Ostrov Kamen Opasnosti
(Nizyo Gan) (Nijo Gan), an isolated rock, lies in the N part of
the strait, about 8.5 miles SE of Mys Kril’on. The strait joins
the Sea of Japan and the Gulf of Tartary, to the W, and the Sea
of Okhotsk, to the E.
1.2Soya Wan is entered between Soya Misaki and Noshappu Soya Misaki Light
Misaki (Nosyappu Misaki), about 12 miles WSW. The bay is
divided into two parts. Koetoi Saki projects N from the head of Wakkanai Ko (45°25'N., 141°41'E.)
the bay. Wakkanoi Ko occupies the SW part of the bay. Wak-
kanoi Ko is suitable for vessels of up to 5,000 dwt. World Port Index No. 61260
1.2Anchorage.—The bottom of Soya Wan is either rock or
sand and affords such poor holding ground that dragging is 1.4 Wakkanai Ko, the northernmost port in Japan, handles
likely in strong winds. oil, cement, vehicles and general cargo. There is a terminal for
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Sector 1. Hokkaido—West Coast and Tsugaru Kaikyo 5
ditions are particularly poor from September to April. In the

prolonged westerlies of winter, large swells sweep around
Noshappu Misaki and penetrate the harbor. North to NE winds
quickly generate high seas in the anchorage, and seas and swell
penetrate the harbor through the large opening to the E.
Spring and summer winds are generally from SSW and E.
1.4
Fog forms from mid-June to early August. Their frequency is

1.4
low and average about 6 or 7 times per month in June and July.
The visibility in fog is about 0.2 mile. No fog forms in March.
Fog forms in April around sunrise and after May, from 0300 to
0800 and from 1600 to 2100.
1.4Fog often follows misty rain and disappears within 1 to 2

hours. It also forms frequently in light easterlies and dissipates
with an increase in wind velocity or a change of wind direc-
tion. The visibility in fog is at times about 0.1 mile.
1.4Fog in this area persists for 2 to 3 hours and rarely lasts for
more than 10 hours. Fog, which forms with Southwesters, is
said to persist for a long time.
1.4Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Wakkanai is 0.3m at
MHHW.
1.4Depths—Limitations.—The fairway and the approach to
Tenpoku No. 1 Wharf has been dredged to a depth of 10m. The
draft limit is approximately 9m.
1.4The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
tled Wakkanai Ko—Berthing Facilities.
1.4Aspect.—Cranes and white oil tanks are conspicuous on
Hokuyo Wharf.
Wakkanai Light 1.4The Combined Port Affairs Building, a four-story building
with a radio tower and yellow dome on the roof and with radio
the ferry service from Hokkaido to Rebun-jima and Rishiri To. towers in the compound, lies at the foot of Central Wharf.
Domestic and foreign vessels enter and cargo volume is in- 1.4Pilotage.—Pilots are available at Rumoi; VHF channel 16 is
creasing steadily as port facilities are expanded. used.
The port is sheltered by North Breakwater extending 1 mile
1.4 1.4Anchorage.—The best anchorage for large vessels, in about
ESE from the shore. A light is shown on its head from a red 14m, sand, lies about 0.6 mile ENE of the head of North
round tower, 14m high. East Breakwater, detached, lies with its Breakwater. The bottom is a thin layer of sand over rock; there
NW head 0.2 mile SSE of the head of North Breakwater. It ex- is risk of dragging with strong winds or swell. The anchorage
tends SE and then E. A light is shown at its NW end. is susceptible to winds from the NW to NE.
A detached breakwater, 0.35 mile long, is situated 0.2 mile N
1.4 1.4The quarantine anchorage is centered about 0.8 mile N of the
of the head of North Breakwater. A light is shown from its E head of North Breakwater.
end. 1.4Directions.—Entry is made between the head of the N
North Wharf, Central Wharf, and Hokuyo Wharf, N to S re-
1.4 breakwater and the NW end of East Breakwater. The fairway
spectively, lie on the W side of the harbor. Tenpoku Wharf ex- leading to the entrance at the breakwaters has been dredged to
tends N from the shore S of the head of North Breakwater. a depth of 12.8m; from the entrance to Tenpoku Wharf, the
Winds—Weather.—West and NW winds are most frequent
1.4 fairway has been dredged to a depth of 11.9m. Irregular seas
in winter; sea conditions are most frequent in winter; sea con- occur at the entrance with prolonged NW to N winds.
Wakkanai Ko—Berthing Facilities

1.4
Berth Length Depth Draft Remarks

Kita Wharf
Upper Quay 140m — 5.0m Ferries.
Middle Quay 109m — 5.0m Ferries.
South Quay 109m — 5.0m Ferries.
Central Wharf
Upper North 150m 5.0-7.5m — Ferries and cement.
Middle North 150m 5.0-7.5m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro.
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1.4
Berth Length Depth Draft Remarks

Outer North 170m 7.5m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro.
Outer South 134m 7.5m — Ro-ro.
Middle South 157m 5.0-7.5m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro.
Upper South 120m 5.0-7.5m — Ro-ro.
Hokuyo Wharf
Fishing 140m — — Fishing vessels.
Shuehiro Wharf
East Upper 240m 12.0m — General cargo, passengers, and container.c
East Lower 260m 4.0m — General cargo.
West Quay 260m 5.0m — General cargo.
Tempoku Wharf 1
Bulk cargo and passengers. Maximum size
West Upper Quay 185m 10.0m —
of 15,000 dwt.
West Lower Quay 238m 4.0m — Bulk cargo.
North 185m 10.0m — Dolphins
East 130m 6.0-7.5m Bulk cargo.
Tempoku Wharf 2
West 260m 7.5m — Bulk cargo. Maximum size of 5,000 dwt.
East 180m 5.5m — Bulk cargo. Maximum size of 2,000 dwt.
Tanker Berths
Central Wharf North Tanker 133m — — Petroleum products.
Hokuyo Wharf Tanker 140m — — Petroleum products.
Islands and Dangers Off the Northwest End of

Hokkaido
1.5 Rebun To (Ruben Shima) (45°22'N., 141°01'E.),
about 25 miles W of Noshappu Misaki, rises to an elevation of
490m at Rebun Take, near the center of the island. The top of
Rebun Take is covered with pine trees, and appears conical
from the N or S, but the descent on the N side is gradual.
1.5The E coast consists of a sand and shingle beach; the W side
consists of eroded cliffs, 100 to 200m high.
1.5Todo Shima, an islet 43m high, lies about 0.8 mile N of Su-
koton Misaki, the N extremity of Rebun To. A light is shown
from the W side of the islet. Todo Shima lies on the foul
ground extending N of Sukoton To. A bare rock, 3.4m high,
lies about 1.5 miles N of Todo Shima, and a rock, Oki-no Syo,
with a depth of 1.2m, lies about 0.5 mile farther N.
1.5Gorota Yama, a hill, 179m high, lies about 1.5 miles S of Su-
koton Misaki.
1.5Kanedano Misaki, the NE extremity of Rebun To, and
marked by a light, has depths of less than 4.9m extending about
0.4 mile N. An isolated rock, with a least depth of 0.1m and Kanedano Misaki Light
surrounded by deep water, lies about 1.5 miles N of Kanedano
Misaki; it is constantly awash and easy to identify by day. A Kanedano Misaki.
shoal having a least depth of 7.4m lies about 2.3 miles NE of Funadomari Wan, entered between Sukoton Misaki and Ka-
1.5
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nedano Misaki, has depths of 20.1m in the entrance, gradually Kafukai Byoshi.
shoaling to 4.9m about 0.3 mile off the head. There is good an- 1.6The entrance to Kafuka Ko, which faces SE, lies between
chorage, sheltered from the S winds, in 14m, with Kanedano two detached breakwaters and the heads of the North Breakwa-
Misaki bearing 032°, and with Oshonnai Yama, a 171m high ter and South Breakwater. A light is shown on the South Break-
hill, about 2 miles SSE of the point, bearing 119°. water.
1.5Funadomari Ko, a small harbor, sheltered by breakwaters, 1.6The E detached breakwater extends about 0.2 mile S from a
lies on the E side of Funadomari Wan. A berth, 100m in length, position 0.15 mile S of the head of South Breakwater. South
with a depth of 4.9m alongside, lies on the S side of the S Outer Breakwater extends 0.25 mile WSW from a position 0.4
breakwater. mile S of the head of South Breakwater. All breakwaters are lit.
1.5Uedomari Saki, the E extremity of Rebun To, and about 2.8 1.6Anchorage, sheltered from W winds, can be taken, in 10.1m
miles SSE of Kanedano Misaki, is marked by a light. or more, outside of the breakwaters at Kafuka Ko.
1.6Kufuka Ko and Funadomari Ko are terminals for the ferries
to Hokkaido.
1.6Nairo Ko Light is shown from the head of a breakwater 7
miles N of Karannai Misaki.
1.6Rebun Suido, 5 miles wide between Rebun To and Rishiri
To, is deep and free of dangers. The currents set NE.
Uedomari Saki Light Kafuka Light
1.6 Kafukai Byoshi (Kahukai Byoti) (45°20'N., 1.7 Rishiri To (Rishiri Shima) (45°11'N., 141°15'E.) is a
141°03'E.) is an open roadstead formed by a slight indentation volcanic island, rising to Rishiri San, a conical mountain,
on the W side of Rebun To. Komayano Saki, the N entrance 1,719m high, at its center. The summit of the mountain is usu-
point, is a red cliffy headland. A fishing harbor, formed by ally in clouds or mist, but with NE winds or after a heavy rain it
breakwaters, with an entrance in its NE corner, lies in the S is visible for about 80 miles.
part of the roadstead. A rock, with a depth of 6.4m, lies about 1.7The coasts of the island are mostly low and backed by dense
0.3 mile NE of the fishing harbor entrance. The best anchorage, woods. The NW side of the island facing Rishiri Suido has
sheltered from W winds, is in about 14m, sand, about 0.2 mile depths of less than 10.1m extending about 0.3 to 0.5 mile off-
NE of the fishing harbor entrance, clear of the above-men- shore. The remainder of the island has no dangers less than
tioned rock. Caution is also necessary as the bottom is rocky in 10.1m beyond 0.25 mile offshore.
places. 1.7Beshi Misaki (45°15'N., 141°14'E.), a small peninsula with
Anchorage, in about 33m, sand, good holding ground, lies a steep outer cliff and a sharp summit, 93m high, lies about 1.5
farther offshore. miles ESE of Hontomari Misaki (Motodomari Misaki), the N
1.6Stationary fish traps extend about 1 mile off the N and S extremity of Rishiri To. Oshidomari Light is shown on Beshi
sides of Kafukai Byoshi from March to November on the N Misaki. Oshidomari Ko (Osidomari Ko), a small port, lies
side and from March to July on the S side. close S of Beshi Misaki.
1.6Kafuka Ko (Kahuka Ko) is a small port about 2 miles S of 1.7Oshidomari Wan, entered between Beshi Misaki and Notsu-
Kafukai Byoshi. Karrannai Misaki is situated 4 miles SSW of ka Misaki (Nozuka Misaki), about 1.8 miles ESE, is sheltered
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0.2 to 0.4 mile offshore.

1.7Ishi Saki (Isi Saki), the E extremity of Rishiri To, is marked
by a light shown from a round tower, 32m high.
1.7Oniwaki Ko (45°09'N., 141°19'E.), a small port, lies about
1.5 miles SW of Ishi Saki.
1.7The harbor, in which there are general depths from 3 to 5m,
is entered from the NNE between the N breakwater and the W
head of the S breakwater, which is Y-shaped.
1.7A light is shown from the W head of the S breakwater and on
a beacon on the head of the N breakwater.
1.7A light is shown on the N head of a detached breakwater, 0.2
mile ENE of the W head of the S breakwater.
1.7The best anchorage off Oniwaki Ko, in about 13m, sand, lies
about 0.3 mile E of the S breakwater head. During winds from
the W, anchorage should be obtained as close inshore as possi-
ble.
1.7Caution.—Submarine cables extend from the foot of the E
breakwater at Oshidomari Ko. Three detached breakwaters are
constructed 0.15 mile S and SE of the head of the E breakwa-
ter. A light is shown from its N head.
Senhoshi Saki (Senposi Saki), the S extremity of Rishiri To,
is marked by a light. Senposhipon Yama, a hill, 320m high, is
conspicuous with its barren top, about 1.8 miles NNE of Sen-
hoshi Saki. Oniwakipon Yama, 411m high, about 1.8 miles far-
ther NE, has a prominent wooded summit, which from the S
appears as two.
Oshidomari Light
Ishi Saki Light
from winds from the SE through S to NW, and partially shel- Senhoshi Saki Light
tered from winds between E and SE by the mainland; at times
there are strong winds from Rishiri San. The holding ground in Senhoshi Ko, a fishing port, lies 1.5 miles NW of Senhoshi
1.7
most places is good. Depths of less than 10.1m extend about Saki. The lighthouse on the E breakwater is an excellent land-
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mark when approaching Rishiri To from the S. dense, dark forest.

1.7Senhoshi Tai (Senposi Tai), SW of Rishiri To, consists of 1.8Tomamae Saki (44°19'N., 141°39'E.) is a headland with a
two parts, with a deep trough between Rishiri Ne (Risiri Ne), small bare hill, 64m high; there are cliffs on its seaward side,
with a least depth of 56m, lies about 10 miles SW of Senhoshi with houses at the foot of the cliff.
Saki. Orikomino Ne, with a least depth of 42m, lies about 7 1.8Tomamae Saki is foul on its W and N sides; from it a reef ex-
miles WNW of Rishiri Ne. tends about 0.9 mile NNW. The bottom in the vicinity is rocky
1.7Musashi Tai is an extensive bank, with its least depths in po- and very uneven; depths of about 5m are found up to 1 mile
sition 44°46'N, 140°21'E, about 46 miles WSW of Rishiri San. NNW of the point.
This shoal area has four shoals, with depths of 4.9 to 34m, 1.8Pisshiri Yama (Pissiri San), a mountain, 1,032m high, is con-
within a radius of 1.75 miles. On the NE side of this shoal area spicuous about 17 miles E of Tomamae Saki. Maru Yama, a
there is a shoal 10.1m deep, 180m long, and 18m wide. The small wooded hill, 179m high, lies about 5 miles SSE of Toma-
shoal area has a thick growth of seaweed and is surrounded by mae Saki and 1.75 miles inland; its round black summit forms
deep water. The remainder of Musashi Tai, with depths of less a good landmark, but from a distance, especially from the N, it
than 200m, extends about 20 miles NW and 30 miles SE of the is difficult to distinguish it from the mountains behind.
shoal area, and is about 20 miles wide. 1.8Haboro Syo (Haporo Sho) lies with its least depth of 5.4m
Rishiri Suido (Risiri Suido), between Rishiri To and Hokkai- about 3.5 miles N of Tomamae Saki, and about 2.5 miles off-
do, is 10 miles wide, deep, and free of dangers. Conspicuous shore. The shoal extends about 1.3 miles in a N-S direction.
landmarks on Rebun To and Rishiri To make navigation easy;
however, Rishiri Suido is relatively shallow on the mainland 1.9 Yangeshiri Shima (44°26'N., 141°25'E.) lies about
side, where depths of less than 10.1m extend from 1 to 1.5 12 miles NW of Tomamae Saki and rises to an elevation of
miles offshore. There are no conspicuous landmarks on the 93m at its W end. The island is bordered by rocks and reefs. A
mainland side and it is advisable to navigate nearer to Rishiri light is shown from the SE end of the island. Kamoi Iwa, a
To. rock, 4.9m high and marked by a beacon, lies about 0.5 mile E
1.7The current sets NE in Rishiri Suido, attaining velocities of 1 of the SE end of Yagishiri-jima; it is illuminated by an auxilia-
to 1.5 knots in summer, and increasing markedly with strong ry light at the lighthouse. A reef, awash in any sea, extends
SW winds. about 0.1 mile E of Kamai Iwa, and a rock, with a depth of
5.7m, lies about 91m farther E. Higano Se, with a depth of
Noshappu Misaki to Tampake Misaki 4.8m at its outer end, extends about 0.3 mile W from the W end
of the island.
1.8 The coast from Noshappu Misaki (45°27'N., Teuri-jima (Teuri To) (Teure Shima), about 2 miles W of
141°39'E.) to Tampake Misaki, about 68 miles S, is generally Yagishiri-jima, rises to an elevation of 185m near its SW end.
low, with very few conspicuous landmarks. Depths of over Teuri-jima Light is shown about 0.4 mile SW of Gome Saki,
19.8m lie from 1 to 2 miles offshore, except off Haboro. where the N extremity of the island. Gome Iwa, a jagged rock 2.5m
depths over 19.8m lie 3 miles offshore; there are no detached high and marked by a light, lies on a reef extending nearly 0.5
off-lying dangers. There are no harbors suitable for large ves- mile N of Gome Saki; the reef is usually marked by breakers.
sels. However, with E winds, temporary anchorage can be ob- A light is shown from Akaiwa Saki, the SW end of Teuri-jima.
tained in suitable depths, sand or mud, nearly anywhere along A light is shown from a white tower, 9m high, on the head of a
this coast. breakwater at Maehama Ko (44°25'N., 141°20'E.) on the E
1.8Bakkai Misaki, about 8 miles S of Noshappu Misaki, is a side of the island.
small projection, 1m high, with a village on it, providing an ex- 1.9Nishino Se, a ridge with a depth of 4.5m at its outer end, ex-
cellent radar target. A rock, with a depth of 10.1m, lies about tends nearly 0.5 mile E from the E extremity of Teuri-jima. Na-
1.3 miles NW of Bakkai Misaki. kano Se, a detached rock with a depth of 3.5m, lies about 1
1.8The mouth of Teshio Gawa (Teshio Kawa) lies about 26 mile ESE of the same extremity.
miles farther S; a light is shown near the entrance. A white 1.9Musashi Suido (Musasi Suido), the channel between the is-
chimney, 38m high, is conspicuous about 0.5 mile N of the lands, has a navigable width of 1 mile, with depths over 10.1m,
light. The town of Teshio (Tesio), E of the river mouth, is an between Higano Se to the E, and Nishino Se and Na-kano Se to
excellent landmark day or night. There are low tablelands and the W. The N current in Musashi Suido is very weak with a ve-
plains N of the Teshio Gawa estuary, while S of the estuary is a locity of less than 0.5 knot. Strong N winds may cause a S set
series of low hills. Owing to the fluctuating depths in the en- in the passage.
trance, the port is used by vessels of not more than 150 gt. 1.9Caution.—Vessels without radar should not attempt the pas-
1.8The coast for about 15 miles S of Teshio Gawa consists of sage in low visibility, as it is difficult to determine the position
low, flat, sandy beach, then changes to brown sea-eroded cliffs, by soundings.
30 to 50m high, for about 4 miles to Toyosaki Misaki.
At Embetsu (Onbetsu), about 10 miles S of Teshio Gawa, a Rumoi Ko (43°57'N., 141°38'E.)
railway bridge, painted green and crossing a river, is conspicu-
ous. A radio tower, 135m high and marked by red lights, is vis- World Port Index No. 61250
ible from 10 miles offshore.
1.8The coast between Toyosaki Misaki and Tomamae Saki, 1.10 Rumoi Ko, an artificial harbor, lies E of Rumoi Saki
about 16 miles SSW, consists of intermittent light brown cliffs, and W of the mouth of Rumoi Gawa. South Breakwater ex-
20 to 30m high, backed by plateau-like hills. Inland there is tends N from Rumoi Saki, while North Breakwater extends W
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Courtesy Japan Coast Guard

Rumoi Ko
from the training wall on the W side of the mouth of Rumoi Aspect.—The coast from Rumoi Ko to Tomamae Saki,
1.10
Gawa. West Breakwater, detached and lying in a NE-SW direc- about 22 miles N, is a straight, sandy beach with low, rolling
tion, is situated about 0.3 mile W of the head of South Break- hills inland. Rumoi Saki (43°57'N., 141°38'E.) is the N ex-
water. The harbor is divided into four areas, as follows: tremity of a plateau, about 20m high, which is conspicuous due
Winds—Weather.—The sea around Rumoi Ko is usually
1.10 to the houses on it. A group of oil tanks about 0.4 mile S of Ru-
calm from late April to early August, becoming stormy from moi Saki is conspicuous. Rumoi Light is shown about 0.8 mile
late August to late March. The prevailing winds are from the NE of Rumoi Saki. Two white concrete masts, the highest 67m
ESE. Rumoi Ko is noted for its strong winds, particularly in high with triangular topmark, are conspicuous nearly 1.5 miles
winter when W to N winds sometimes accompany blizzards; N of Rumoi Light. Lights mark the SW end of the W breakwa-
waves over 5.8m high batter the breakwaters, sometimes pene- ter, and the head of the E breakwater, which extends 0.8 mile N
trating the Inner Harbor. A fierce winter storm lasting 10 days from Rumoi Saki. A breakwater extends W from a position on
has been recorded for this area. Rainfall is heaviest from Au- the shore about 0.9 mile N of Rumoi Light; a light is shown
gust to December. Snowfall in the area is also heavy. from its head.
Depths—Limitations.—The channel leading to the Inner
1.10 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended.
1.10
Harbor has been dredged to 8m; however, shoaling up to 3.5m Requests for pilotage should be sent 24 hours in advance. Pi-
has been reported at the entrance 0.2 mile either side of the lots board in the quarantine anchorage in summer and in Area
North Breakwater. Vessels tend to remain seaward of the 10m No. 3 in winter.
line in Area No. 4. Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, centered about 0.5
1.10
1. Area No. 4—The roadstead outside the breakwaters. mile NNW of Rumoi Saki, has depths of 13 to 20.1m. There is
2. Area No. 3—Within the breakwaters. risk of dragging in strong W to N winds.
3. Area No. 2 and Area No. 1—Within the jetties lying E Area No. 3 has a sand bottom, with poor holding ground,
1.10
of Rumoi Saki. with risk of dragging in strong W to N winds. There are depths
The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
1.10 of 5.2 to 10.4m in the W part of Area No. 3; obstructions, with
tled Rumoi Ko—Berthing Facilities. depths of 9.8m and 10.1m, lie in this part of the area.
1.10 Rumoi Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Draft Size
Kotanhama Wharf
North 240m 10.0m — 10,000 dwt Logs, coal, and sand.
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1.10 Rumoi Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
West 260m — 5.0m 5,000 dwt Ferries and coal.
NorthWharf
No. 01 8.0m 5.0-7.5m 7.3m 7,000 dwt Coal, logs, and cement.
No. 02 8.0m 5.0-7.5m 7.3m 7,000 dwt Coal, logs, and cement.
No. 03 8m 7.5m 7.3.m 7,000 dwt Coal, logs, and cement.
Sandomari Wharf
Coal 292m 12.0m 7.3m 30,000 dwt Coal.
South Wharf
No. 1 — 8.0m 7.0m 7,000 dwt Cement.
No. 2 — 8.0m 7.0m 7,000 dwt Cement.
No. 3 — 7.0m 6.4m 4,000 dwt General cargo.
No. 4 — 7.0m 6.4m 4,000 dwt General cargo.
Tanker Berths
JX Nippon and Oil Depot
North Dolphin 10.0m 7.0m 6.4m 5,000 dwt Clean products.
Rumoi Ko to Ishikari Wan 5.3 miles farther ESE, is the highest mountain in the vicinity and
also conspicuous. The summits of both mountains are often hid-
1.11 The coast from Rumoi Ko to Notsuka Saki, about 7 den in clouds or mist. Tengu Dake, a mountain 983m high, about
miles SW, is bordered by cliffs about 40m high, with low hills 5 miles NW of Ofuyu Misaki, has a bare ridge sloping NW,
covered with grass inland. Notsuka Saki is the N extremity of a flanked by wooded slopes, and ending in a gray cliff, 494m high,
relatively flat headland; the town of Mashike on the headland conspicuous from the NE or SW.
and Mashike Ko Light on its E side are conspicuous from a dis- Okino Se, with a depth of 3.7m, lies about 1.5 miles offshore at
1.12
tance. the outer end of foul ground extending NNW of Ofuyu Misaki.
Mashike Ko (43°51'N., 141°32'E.) lies E of the headland.
1.11 Chino Se, with a least depth of 1.3m, and Todo Shima, a large
The harbor provides berths with a total length in excess of boulder 2m high, lie between Okino Se and the shore to its SE.
600m, with depths of up to 5.6m alongside. Reclamation is in Tides—Currents.—The currents in the vicinity of Ofuyu
1.12
progress in the S part of the harbor. Misaki are generally weak. From late March to early May, a
Anchorage.—Local vessels generally anchor, in 8 to 11m,
1.11 strong current flows N with velocities of 2 to 6 knots; it is be-
gravel over soft bedrock, poor holding ground, with Mashike lieved this current is influenced by the discharge of spring
Light bearing between 225° and 270°, distant about 0.5 mile. flood waters from Ishikari Gawa.
The anchorage is exposed to winds from the N to E, but shel- Caution.—Ofuyu Misaki should be given a berth of at least
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tered from W to NW winds. There is risk of dragging with 3 miles to ensure clearing Okino Se, 2 miles NNW of Ofuyu
strong SE winds. Misaki. This shoal is the outermost of several dangers, above
and below-water, which lie on foul ground NNW of Ofuyu Mi-
1.12 The coast from Notsuka Saki to Ofuyu Misaki, about saki.
12 miles SW, consists of a low sandy beach on the shores of a
shallow bay for about 3 miles, then a high mountain range Ofuyu Misaki to Otaru Ko
backs the coast, descending abruptly seaward with cliffs, 100m
high. Futatsu Iwa, two rocks 1.4m high, lie about 0.5 mile off- 1.13 Aikappu Misaki (43°31'N., 141°22'E.), about 13
shore, about 2.5 miles WSW of Notsuka Saki. miles S of Ofuyu Misaki, is a cliffy headland; the elevated out-
Ofuyu Misaki (Ohuyu Misaki) (43°43'N., 141°20'E.) is a
1.12 er tip of the headland appears like a detached island when
cliffy headland, 90m high. Ofuyu Misaki Light is shown from a viewed from the N or S. A flat-topped mountain, 486m high,
hill, 235m high, about 0.3 mile E, and is conspicuous day or on top of the headland, is radar conspicuous. The coast recedes
night; the light structure is difficult to distinguish when snow ac- between the two headlands to sand and gravel beaches. Kogane
cumulates. A waterfall on the N side of the headland is conspicu- Yama, a cone-shaped mountain, 740m high, is conspicuous
ous when viewed from the W. Ofuyu Yama, 1,198m high, about about 9 miles SE of Ofuyu Misaki.
2.5 miles ENE of Ofuyu Misaki, is conspicuous from a distance, An open bay lies between Aikappu Misaki and Takashima Mi-
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and Shokambetsu Dake (Syokambetu Take), 1,491m high, about saki, about 23 miles SW. Otaru Ko lies S of Takashima Misaki.
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Ishikari Bay New Port
The coast between Aikappu Misaki and Atsuta, about 8

1.13 1.14 Ishikari Bay New Port (43°13'N., 141°17'E.), an ar-
miles SSE, is bordered by cliffs and backed by a range of steep, tificial harbor on reclaimed land about 4.5 miles SW of the
densely wooded mountains. From there to the mouth of Ishi- mouth of Ishikari Kawa, is a principal port. It was built to sup-
kari Gawa, the coast consists of gravel beaches backed by a se- port the Sapporo area and Hokkaido as a whole.
ries of low treeless hills. Asoiwa Yama, 418m high, with a
dome at its summit, lies about 7 miles ENE of the mouth of Ishikari Bay Home Page
Ishikari Gawa, and is conspicuous as it is surrounded by low,
bare hills. http://www.ishikari-bay-newport.jp
Ishikari Gawa, the largest river in Hokkaido, is accessible

1.13 Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel, marked by
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only to boats. The small port of Ishikari Ko lies in the mouth of buoys, is dredged to 10m, and has a draft limitation of 9m. East
the river. The bar at the river mouth is constantly changing, and Wharf has three berths, one with a length of 185m and 10m
the river is tidal for about 8 miles upstream. depth alongside, and the other two with a total length of 260m
A submarine cable runs in a NW direction close N of Ishi-
1.13
and depths of 7.5m alongside. There is a dredged channel lead-
kari Gawa. ing SSW from the entrance to West Wharf. West Wharf has
Depths—Limitations.—A T-shaped pier, East Wharf, lies
1.13 one berth, with a length of 280m and a depth of 14m alongside.
on the SW side of East Breakwater. There is a lumber quay on Central Wharf has six berths, with a total length of 865m and
the SW side of East Wharf, with an alongside depth of 10.1m. depths of 7.5m alongside. This is a private wharf used for oil
The fairway to the lumber quay is being dredged to 10.1m. One and gas.
tug of 2,500 hp is available. Additional tugs are available from A dolphin berth, with charted depths of 13.2 to 13.8m along-
1.14
Otaru, if required. side, is situated at the LNG terminal on Central Wharf.

Aspect.—The coast from the mouth of Ishikari Gawa to Ze-
1.13 Bannaguro Wharf, situated 0.2 mile SW from East Wharf,
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nibako, about 12 miles SW, is a series of low sandy beaches. has five berths, two with a total length of 370m and a 10m
The land W of Zenibako consists of plateau-type hills, the depth alongside. The other three have a total length of 390m
coastline alternating between stretches of cliffs and gravel and a 7.5m depth alongside. It is reported (2009) this berth is
beaches. being expanded with plans to have six berths with depths
Anchorage.—Temporary exposed anchorage can be taken,
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alongside of 10m.
in 11 to 12.8m, mud bottom, about 1 mile off the mouth of the Tarukawa Wharf has five berths, two with a total length of
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river. 370m and a 10m depth alongside. The other three berths have a
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Ishikari Bay New Port—East Wharf
Ishikari Bay New Port—Central Wharf
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Ishikari Bay New Port—Tarukawa Wharf and Bannaguro Wharf

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total length of 390m and depths of 7.5m alongside. There are tween Ofuyu Misaki (43°43'N., 141°20'E.) and Shakotan Misa-
plans for two more berths with a total length of 200m and a ki, about 43 miles WSW. The E side of the bay is backed by
5.5m depth alongside. mountains, and the S side of the bay is backed by the volcanic
Aspect.—Range lights bearing 167.75° lead to Bannaguro
1.14 plateau of Shakotan Hanto (Syakotan Hanto). Therefore, there
Wharf and Tarukawa Wharf. The harbor is protected by artifi- are no significant coastal plains on the E and S sides of the bay,
cial breakwaters. The E breakwater extends 0.5 mile NW from which are almost entirely bordered by sea-eroded cliffs.At the
the shore, about 4.25 miles SW of the entrance to Ishikari Ka- head of the bay is a low sandy beach, behind which is the Ishi-
wa. A detached breakwater extends 0.75 mile WNW close off kari Plain, where Ishikari Gawa flows into the sea.
the head of the E breakwater. The N breakwater, also detached, At the head of the bay, depths of less than 20.1m extend from
extends 2 miles SW from a position 0.3 mile NNW of the W 2 to 3.5 miles offshore. The E and S sides of the bay are rela-
end of the detached breakwater. tively steep-to, with depths of less than 20.1m no more than 1
A light is shown from each end of the N breakwater. Another
1.14 mile offshore. There are no detached islands or dangerous reefs
light is shown from the W head of the detached breakwater. farther offshore.
The harbor is the focal point for the distribution of commodi- Landmarks visible from outside the bay are Ofuyu Yama
1.15
ties in the central region of Hokkaido. (previously described in paragraph 1.12), on the E side of the
A light has been established 5.5 miles NE from the mouth of
1.14 bay, and, on the S side of the bay, Shakotan Dake (Syakotan
Ishikari Kawa. Take), 1,255m high, about 6 miles S of Shakotan Misaki, and
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended
1.14 Yobetsu Dake, 1,299m high, about 1 mile farther SW.
for arrival. Pilots are available at the Otaru quarantine anchor- The important port of Otaru Ko is situated on the S side of
1.15
age during daylight hours only. the bay.

Contact Information.—The Ishikari Bay Port Authority
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can be contacted, as follows: Shakotan Misaki to Benkei Misaki

1. Telephone: 81-133-64-6661
2. Facsimile: 81-133-64-6666 1.16 Kamui Misaki (Kamoi Misaki) (43°20'N., 140°21'E.),
3. E-mail: [email protected] the NW extremity of Shakotan Hanto, lies about 5.5 miles WSW
of Shakotan Misaki; it is a narrow gray treeless point, 83m high,
Ishikari Wan and strewn with boulders. A light is shown from the point from a
round tower, 11m high. A rocky ridge extends about 0.6 mile
1.15 Ishikari Wan (Isikari Wan), a large bay, is entered be- NW of Kamui Misaki. Several pointed rocks lie on this ridge,
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depths of less than 120m is 1 mile wide.

The coast between Kamui Misaki and Kawashiri Misaki,
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about 7 miles S, consists of sandy beaches backed by hills ris-

ing so steeply as to give the appearance of cliffs. It is compara-
tively steep-to, with no off-lying dangers, but there are rocks
within 0.4 mile of the coast.
A large bay is formed between Kawashiri Misaki and Benkei
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Misaki, about 24 miles SSW. Iwanai Ko lies at the head of the bay;
Suttsu Wan, a smaller bay, lies on the S side of the bay.
The coast between Kawashira Misaki and the mouth of Hori-
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kappu Gawa, at the head of the bay, forms the SW side of Sha-
kotan Hanto. The coast is cliffy for about 4 miles SE of
Kawashira Misaki, then the terrain lowers gradually and be-
comes a series of pebbly beaches. The vicinity of Iwanai Ko, at
the head of the bay, consists of low, sandy beaches, backed by
low, flat country.
Kamuenai Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies about 6.5 miles SE
of Kawashira Misaki. Kabuto Misaki, a headland about 3.5
miles farther SE, is conspicuous from the NW. Tomari Ko, a
Ishikari Light small fishing harbor, lies about 1.5 miles SE of Kabuto Misaki.
and extend about 0.4 mile NW of the point. Takashima Misaki to Shakotan Misaki
1.17 The coast between Takashima Misaki (43°14'N.,
141°01'E.) and Shakotan Misaki, about 26 miles WNW, con-
sists of precipitous cliffs, some over 150m high, rising from the
sea. The shoreline is irregular and deeply indented by many
bays and inlets, alternating with cliffy headlands. The heads of
the bays are generally shallow, but the coast in general is steep-
to, with deep water close offshore. There are no detached dan-
gers, with depths of less than 10.1m, lying over 0.5 mile off-
shore.
Madoiwa Hana, about 4 miles W of Takashima Misaki, rises
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to an elevation of 182m; its seaward side is a precipitous cliff

with a window-like cave in its lower part. Maru Yama, 629m
high, has a sharp grass-covered peak and is easily identified
about 2.8 miles farther S.
A peninsula, about 3 miles W of Madoiwa Hana, has a hill, 88m
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high, covered with trees and grass on its E side. A helmet-shaped

rock, 38m high, lies at the NW extremity of the peninsula.
Yoichi Wan is entered between the above peninsula and
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Shiriba Saki (43°13'N., 140°47'E.), about 3.5 miles to the W.

Shiriba Saki rises to a thickly-wooded and pointed summit,
296m high; it is faced by a steep cliff, and slopes gently on its
landward side. Daikoku Yama, 725m high, the W of twin
Kamui Misaki Light thickly-wooded peaks, lies about 7 miles S of Shiriba Saki; the
land slopes gently from these peaks to the head of Yoichi Wan.
Kamui Iwa, 41m high, the middle rock, is easily recognized
1.16 Tengu Yama, 876m high, about 5.5 miles WSW of Shiribi Sa-
by its sharply pointed top. Menoka Iwa, 9.2m high, the outer- ki, is the highest mountain in the vicinity.
most rock, is low and flat. A sunken rock, at the outer edge of Yoichi Wan has depths of 29m in the middle of its entrance,
1.17
the ridge, lies about 0.2 mile NW of Menoka Iwa. and shoals gradually to the head of the bay. The bottom is sand
Yobetsu Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies about 1.5 miles E of
1.16 and free of obstructions. The bay is not suitable for anchorage
Kamui Misaki. with winds from the NW through N to E, when swells pene-
Yobetsu Take (Yobetu Take), 1,299m high, about 6.5 miles
1.16 trate the bay. Yoichi Ko, a fishing harbor, lies on the W side of
SE of Kamui Misaki, and Shakotan Dake (Syakotan Take), the bay. Anchorage can be taken, in about 14m, about 0.3 mile
1,260m high, about 1 mile NE of Yobetsu Take, are the two SE of the head of the N breakwater at Yoichi Ko; the bottom is
highest mountains of Shakotan Hanto. sand, good holding ground, and the anchorage was reported
A rocky bank, with a least depth of 96m about 8 miles NW
1.16 satisfactory even in winter in strong Northwest Monsoon
of Kamui Misaki, might prove useful in determining a vessel’s winds.
position in dense fogs or blizzards; that part of this bank with Shakotan Misaki (Syakotan Misaki) (43°22'N., 140°28'E.)
1.17
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is faced by a cliff, 120m high. A light is shown at an elevation end of the S breakwater.
of 143m on De Misaki. Lights are shown marking the harbor entrance. The harbor is
surrounded by hills on its N, W, and S sides, and is well-shel-
tered. The city of Otaru, W of the harbor, has many hilly streets
due to the mountainous terrain close to the shore. Benten Shima,
17m high, about 0.5 mile SSW of Kayashiba Misaki, has break-
waters extending N and S of it, forming a fishing harbor.
Winds—Weather.—At Otaru, SW to W winds predominate
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for most of the year, though in June, E winds slightly exceed

those from the SW, and in July E winds roughly equal those
from SW. Snowstorms may delay cargo operations during the
winter.
From November to March the sea is usually rough, but from
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April to October, it is generally calm. When strong N winds

persist for 4 or 5 hours, swells tend to penetrate into the harbor.
Sea fog forms in the vicinity of Otaru Ko from early April to
1.18
late August. The peak season is June and July. Fogs usually
start to form about 1400, reach maximum density from 1600 to
1700, and dissipate by 1900. The incidence of fog is low, and
the moisture content is barely enough to dampen one’s clothes.
In winter, Otaru is sometimes covered with haze.
Depths—Limitations.—Outside the breakwaters, the
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depths are generally over 14.9m. The fairway into the harbor
has least depths of about 11.9m.
Shakotan Misaki Light The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
1.18
tled Otaru Ko—Berthing Facilities.

Maruyama Misaki (43°17'N., 140°39'E.), about 7 miles
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Aspect.—Takashima Misaki (43°14'N., 141°01'E.) rises to
WNW of Shiriba Saki, has a steep black cliff on its N side and Hiyori Yama, a hill 44m high, from which a light is shown. A
rises to a pointed summit, 195m high, covered with trees. The white building, on the E slope of a hill, is conspicuous nearly
headland is fringed with rocks; the outermost rock, with a 0.5 mile W of the light structure; the building, which is illumi-
depth of 2.7m, lies about 0.2 mile N of the headland. Furubira nated by mercury lights at night (usually until midnight), and
Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies SW of the headland. being higher and brighter than Hiyori Yama Light, should not
Three fish havens lie within 1.5 miles of the coast between
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be mistaken for the light. Todo Iwa, a black rock, 22m high,
Furubira Wan and Yochi Wan. lies about 0.4 mile NW of Takashima Misaki.
Atsutoma Misaki, a black headland, 84m high, lies about 1
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mile NW of Maruyama Misaki; a rock, 3.1m high, lies about

0.2 mile N of the headland.
Bikuni Wan lies between Atsutoma Misaki and Kogane Mi-
saki, about 1.3 miles farther WNW. Takara-jima, an island
104m high, lies about 0.2 mile N of Kogane Misaki.
Makka Misaki (Makkano Misaki), a cliffy headland, 166m
1.17
high and covered with grass, lies about 4.8 miles NW of Ko-
gane Misaki; two pinnacle rocks, 105m and 80m high, respec-
tively, close off the headland, are conspicuous from the SE or
NW.
De Misaki, the N extremity of Shakotan Hanto (Syakotan
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Hanto), lies about 2.3 miles WNW of Makka Misaki; Shakotan

Misaki lies about 1 mile farther WSW.
Otaru Ko (43°12'N., 141°01'E.)

World Port Index No. 61230
1.18 Otaru Ko is entered between Kayashiba Misaki, about

1 mile S of Takashima Misaki (43°14'N., 141°01'E.), and
Haraiso Misaki, about 2.8 miles farther SSE. The harbor is Hiyori Yama Light
formed by a N breakwater and a S breakwater, with a detached
breakwater at the N end of the S breakwater. A small detached Akaiwa Yama, a hill, 371m high, with a conspicuous cliff on
1.18
breakwater extends about 0.2 mile seaward of the S end of the its seaward side, lies about 1.5 miles WSW of Takashima Mi-
N breakwater. A short detached breakwater extend from the N saki.
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Kayashiba Misaki is a useful landmark for vessels approach-

1.18 Caution.—At night, the lights at the heads of the breakwa-
1.18
ing from the N, as the headland is silhouetted against the city ters are not easily distinguished due to the city lights in the
lights in the background. background.
Haraiso Misaki, at the S end of the port, has a cliff at its outer
1.18 Vessels should not approach the coast within 0.75 mile be-
1.18
end, which is easy to identify even in poor visibility; a building tween Takashima Misaki and Kayashiba Misaki from March to
on the headland is conspicuous day or night. November, due to the possible presence of fish traps, marked
Teine Yama, 1,024m high, with a TV relay station near its
1.18 by towers, 3.1m high, and red lights. Additionally, it has been
summit, lies about 9.5 miles SE of Haraiso Misaki. The mercury reported (2018) that many small fishing traps are concentrated
lights of the station are visible from off Shakotan Misaki, distant near the entrance of the harbor, up to a range of 5 miles out to
40 miles. Six TV relay towers are conspicuous. Another tower is sea. The traps are identified by small buoys with red, black, or-
reported conspicuous 2.5 miles W of the summit. ange, and white flags.
Tengu Yama, 533m high, and Maru Yama, 629m high, lie about
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3 miles WSW and 5 miles W, respectively, of Haraiso Misaki, and Iwanai Ko

are excellent landmarks when approaching Otaru Ko.
The Combined Port Affairs Office Building, an eight-story
1.18 1.19 Iwanai Ko (42°59'N., 140°31'E.) is a fishing harbor
building with radio masts on the roof, is situated on the W side and small port at the head of the bay. The harbor is sheltered by
of the area between Wharf No. 2 and Wharf No. 3, about 1 West Breakwater extending N from Iwanai, and East Breakwa-
mile W of harbor entrance. ter extending W from the mainland. A detached breakwater ex-
Ishi Yama, 145m high, with a cliffy, pointed summit and a
1.18 tends 0.2 mile NNE from a position 183m WNW of West
round glass-walled building, is conspicuous about 0.8 mile far- Breakwater Light. A light is shown at both ends. Both detached
ther WNW. breakwaters are being extended. An inner port for fishing ves-
Fish traps may be laid within 1 mile of the shore from Au-
1.18 sels and sheltered by breakwaters, occupies the S part of the
gust to November. A fish haven lies 5 miles WNW of Ishikari harbor. Central Wharf, extending NW, occupies the SE part of
Ko. the harbor. A boat basin, NE of Central Wharf and sheltered by
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but pilots are avail-
1.18 a breakwater, occupies the E side of the harbor.
able and usually board about 1 mile NE of the harbor entrance. Winds—Weather.—Winds from the W and WNW predom-
1.19
In rough weather, pilots board and disembark near the harbor inate from November through February, and SSE winds pre-
entrance. The harbormaster can be contacted by telegraph or dominate from March through October. Fog occurs about 2
VHF radio (call sign: Otaru-ho-an) on VHF channels 16 and days per month in June and July. Snow falls about 26 days per
12. month in December and February, 30 days in January, and 22
Anchorage.—Anchorage is available within the breakwa-
1.18 days in March.
ters, in 9.1 to 12.8m; the holding ground is generally poor. The Tides—Currents.—Weak tidal currents set SW on the flood
1.19
bottom in the N part of the harbor is sand and mud, while in the and NE on the ebb.
S part of the harbor the bottom is often bare bedrock. A dan- Depths—Limitations.—The NW section of the W side of
1.19
gerous cargo anchorage lies W of the S part of the detached Central Wharf has depths of 4 to 7.5m and a length of 240m.
breakwater. Fisheries Wharf, situated 183m SW of Central Wharf, has a
A quarantine anchorage is established 1 mile SSE of
1.18 length of 275m, with an alongside depth of 3 to 5m on its N
Kayashiba Misaki, as indicated on the chart. side. East Wharf is 328m long, with 8m alongside.
Otaru—Berthing Facilities
1.19
Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Central Wharf
No. 1 130m 7.50m — 3,000 dwt Cement.
No. 2 182m 10.0m — 10,000 dwt Cement.
No. 3 185m 10.0m — 10,000 dwt Fishing vessels.
No. 4 247m 12.0m — 20,000 dwt General cargo.
No. 5 130m 7.5m — 3,000 dwt Fishing.
Katsunai Wharf
No.1 280m 13.0m 12.4m 25,000 dwt Grain.
No. 2 185m 10.0m — 10,000 dwt Cruise vessels.
No. 4 185m 10.0m — 20,000 dwt —
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Otaru—Berthing Facilities
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Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Minato Machi Wharf
Aggregates, ro-ro/lo-lo,
No. 1 130m 7.5m — 30,000 dwt
and fishing vessels.
No. 2 240m 7.5m — 30,000 dwt Containers.
No. 1 Wharf
Ro-ro, passengers, and
No. 3 280m 14.0m — 55,000 dwt
vehicles.
No. 6 128m 4.0m 4.0-7.0m 1,000 dwt —
No. 2 Wharf
No. 7 — 7.5-12.0m — 6,000 dwt Fishing vessels.
No. 8 — — — — Fishing.
No. 9 126m 7.5-8.5m — 3,000 dwt Aggregates.
No. 10 146m 9.0m — 10,000 dwt Fishing vessels.
No. 11 147m 9.0m — 10,000 dwt Aggregates.
No. 12 128m 7.0m — 3,000 dwt Closed.
No. 3 Wharf
No. 13 157m 9.0m — 10,000 dwt Ro-ro and passengers.
No. 14 187m 9.0m — 10,000 dwt Cruise vessels
No. 15 97m 9.0m — — Fishing vessels.
No. 16 194m 10.0m — 10, 000 dwt Closed.
No. 17 168m 9.0m — 10,000 dwt —
No. 18 128m 5.0m — — —
Umay-machi Wharf
No. 1 — 7.5m — 3,000 dwt Aggregates.
No. 2 — 7.5m — 3,000 dwt —
No. 3 7.5m — 3,000 dwt Clean products.
Aspect.—Iwanai Take (Poronupuri Yama), 1,086m high, lies

1.19 Anchorage within the breakwater becomes impossible with
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about 3.5 miles S of Iwanai Ko. Shiribeshi Yama, 1,893m high, strong Northwest Monsoon winds, which cause waves to pass
lies about 16 miles SE of Iwanai Ko. Both are conspicuous in over West Breakwater and combine with the seas entering from
the approach. the N. Small vessels may then seek shelter in Suttsu Wan.
A white oil tank is conspicuous at the root of Central Wharf.
1.19 Caution.—It is reported that a dangerous obstruction exist
1.19
Anchorage.—Open anchorage can be taken, in 11.9m, about

1.19 approximately 940m W of West Breakwater Light. The inner
0.4 mile NNE of the head of W breakwater; care should be tak- port is heavily congested with fishing vessels in the fishing sea-
en to avoid obstructing the fairway into the harbor. Small ves- son (June to August).
sels can anchor in the outer harbor with the head of W
breakwater bearing 340°, distant about 0.2 mile. 1.20 Raiden Misaki (42°55'N., 140°24'E.), about 7 miles
The bottom inside the harbor is sand, with relatively good
1.19 SW of Iwanai Ko, is a headland flanked by a black cliff con-
holding ground. The bottom in the harbor approach is fouled. necting it to another headland about 2.5 miles NE; steep cliffs
There is a risk of dragging with strong W winds. between the headlands are conspicuous from seaward. Several
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1.19 Benkei Misaki Light
buildings of a hot springs resort are conspicuous day or night, Wind—Weather.—Winter winds generally are out of the W
1.21
E of Raiden Misaki.The mouth of Shiribetsu Gawa, about 3 or NW, with S winds prevailing during the remainder of the year.
miles SSW of Raiden Misaki, is bordered by low, sandy beach- A local wind, the Dashi, blows out of the S from the valley of
es. A reef, with a depth of 1.5m, lies about 0.5 mile NW of the Shubuto Gawa. Average maximum velocities range from 25 to
river mouth. 32 knots, with gusts up to 38 knots. The Dashi is particularly
A light is shown on the coast about 2 miles farther SSW; it il-
1.20 strong during May and June; it blows more during the night than
luminates a white beacon about 0.3 mile W of it. the day, and is strongest at 0600 and 2200. The effects of this lo-
Biyano Misaki (Biyano Saki) lies about 2 miles farther SSW.
1.20 cal wind are felt in the anchorage and up to 4 or 5 miles offshore.
Suttsu Wan is entered between Biyano Misaki and Benkei Mi- Its impact is greater on the W shore of Suttsu Wan than on the E
saki, about 5.3 miles W. shore, and it is not felt W of Benkei Misaki.
Benkei Misaki (42°49'N., 140°12'E.), a low black rocky
1.20 Fogs are infrequent in this vicinity.
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point, rises to a thickly-wooded summit and is marked at its N Anchorage.—Fair anchorage can be taken, in 18.3m, about
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end by a light. Horozuki Yama, 504m high, lies about 3 miles 1 mile N of the mouth of Shubuto Gawa.
SSE of the point. A drying reef extends about 0.2 mile N from Caution.—Fish traps extend 1 mile W of Biyano Misaki
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the W side of the point. from April to December. Fish traps extend about 1.4 miles NE
Suttsu Wan (Suttu Wan) (Sutsu Wan), open N, has shores
1.20 of Suttsu Ko, and up to 1 mile offshore in the inner part of the
lined with fishing villages, except along the sandy beach at its bay from June to December. Mariculture farms for seaweed
head. Shubuto Gawa (Shuputo Kawa) enters the SW corner of and scallops are situated in the S part of the bay. Red flags and
the bay, near the W end of the beach. Daimaru Iso, a dangerous lights mark the scallop farms E of Suttsu Ko.
reef about 2 miles SE of Benkei Misaki, is marked by a light.
Benkei Misaki to Hogoshi Misaki
1.21 Suttsu Ko (Sutsu) (42°47'N., 140°14'E.), a small fish-
ing harbor, lies about 1 mile farther SSE; the port is congested 1.22 The coast between Benkei Misaki and Shiraito Misa-
with fishing boats during the fishing season (June to Septem- ki, about 17 miles SW, is mostly sandy beach, backed by high
ber). land. Then to Motsuta Misaki, about 3.5 miles farther SE, the
The outer harbor is protected by the N breakwater which ex-
1.21 coast consists of precipitous cliffs.
tends about 400m in a generally ESE direction from the N side Honme Misaki, a low point marked by a light, lies about 6
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of the harbor; a light is shown near the head of this breakwater. miles SW of Benkei Misaki. Kimaki Misaki, about 9 miles far-
The harbor entrance, which faces E, lies between the head of
1.21 ther WSW, is also marked by a light.
the N breakwater and a detached breakwater extending NNE Shiraito Misaki (42°40'N., 139°52'E.) is faced by a black
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from near the rocky side of Iwa Saki. A light is shown from the cliff, 46m high, and is thickly wooded above the cliff. A water-
detached breakwater. fall drops from the top of the cliff, E of the headland. The head-
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light is shown on its N side. Kariba Yama, a wooded mountain,

1,515m high, lies about 5 miles E of the headland. Kasube Take, a
pyramid-shaped mountain, 1,049m high, about 8 miles SE of
Motsuta Misaki, is conspicuous from the SW.
Setana (Setanai), surmounted by a 95m hill, lies about 10
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miles S of Motsuta Misaki. Rosuka Iwa, 28m high and con-

nected to the mainland by a causeway, is the largest of numer-
ous rocks on the coastal bank abreast the town.
Three vertical rocks, the N and highest being 39m high, lie
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close NE of Rosuka Iwa.
1.23 Setana Ko (Setanai Ko) (42°27.5'N., 139°50.5'E.), a

small harbor between Rosuka Iwa and the mainland, is shel-
tered N by the causeway and entered S between breakwaters.
Detached breakwaters lie 0.2 mile SW of the harbor entrance.
The detached breakwaters have been extended.
A reef, with a depth of less than 1m, lies about 1.3 miles
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SSW of Setana Ko, and about 0.5 mile offshore; it is the outer-
most reef in the vicinity.
Honme Misaki Light
Midare Misaki Light
A stretch of sandy beach, backed by low land, lies S of Seta-

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na Ko.
Midare Misaki (Mitare Misaki), marked by a light, lies about
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6.5 miles SSE of Setana Ko. Obana Misaki, about 3 miles far-
Kimaki Misaki Light ther S, is a steep-to red cliffy headland; it is very conspicuous
from the SW. Matsukura Yama, 805m high, about 2 miles E of
land is difficult to identify from a distance. Obana Misaki, is densely wooded, with a sharp peak; its sum-
Motsuta Misaki, a headland with a steep red cliff, is conspicu-
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mit is deep green in summer. Kenashi Yama, 816m high and
ous from a distance. Its summit is a plateau, 200 to 300m high. A round-topped, lies about 2 miles S of Matsukura Yama; its
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summit is light green in summer. Kuki Misaki (Gunrai Misaki), about 2 miles NW of Aonae
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Hogoshi Misaki (Hokoshi Saki) (42°16'N., 139°47'E.),

1.23 Misaki, is bordered by numerous rocks; Todo Shima, 8.1m
about 2.5 miles S of Obana Misaki, is a low headland rising to high, is a steep-to detached rock, about 0.7 mile W of Kuki Mi-
a cone-shaped hill, 318m high; it is steep-to and a good land- saki. Two rocks, each about 1.4m high, lie about 1 mile farther
mark from the N or S. Hogoshi Misaki is also known as Ota N and about 0.4 mile offshore.
Misaki. Ota Yama, 483m high, about 1 mile NE of Hogoshi Mui Shima, about 2.5 miles N of Kuki Misaki, is a conical
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Misaki, has a red cliff near its summit that is very conspicuous islet, 65m high, with a smaller islet close N; it is conspicuous
from the SW. from the N or S.
Kamuiwaki Ko, a small fishing port, lies about 3.5 miles N
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Okushiri To of Mui Shima.

A reef, with a rock, 4.2m high at its outer end, extends nearly
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1.24 Okushiri To (Okushiri Shima) (Okusiri To) attains an 0.5 mile NNW of Isoya Misaki, the NW extremity of Okushiri To.
elevation of 584m at Kamui San (Kamui Yama) (42°09'N.,
139°27'E.), slightly W of the center of the island. Depths over Okushiri Kaikyo
20m lie within 0.5 mile of the island, except for the shoal area
at the S end of the island. 1.25 Okushiri Kaikyo (Okusiri Kaikyo), the deep strait be-
Inaho Misaki (42°15'N., 139°34'E.), the N end of the island,
1.24 tween Okushiri To and the W coast of Hokkaido, is the usual
lies about 10 miles W of Hogoshi Misaki and is marked by a route for passing up or down the coast. It is about 9.5 miles
light from which a ramark transmits. It rises to a round hill, wide at its narrow end between Inaho Misaki and Hogoshi Mi-
71m high, conspicuous from the NW or SE, about 137m S of saki. Both sides of the strait are steep-to with no detached dan-
the light structure. A rock, 22m high, lies about 0.1 mile N of gers beyond 1 mile offshore, except for the reefs extending S of
the light structure. A steep-to reef, on which there are several Anoae Misaki.
above-water rocks, extends about 0.4 mile N of the point. An- Currents are erratic in the N part of Okushiri Kaikyo. During
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chorage, sheltered from S winds, can be taken on the W side of the summer, the N current has velocities of 0.5 to 1.5 knots,
Inaho Misaki, in a depth of about 17.1m, with the light struc- and the S current has velocities of 0.3 to 0.5 knot.
ture bearing 068°, distant about 1 mile.
Okushiri Ko (42°11'N., 139°31'E.), a small port, lies about
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Hogoshi Misaki to Shirikami Saki
5 miles SSE of Inaho Misaki. This small harbor is enclosed by
South Breakwater, which extends 150m E from the shore at the 1.26 The coast between Hogoshi Misaki (42°16'N.,
S end of the harbor, and by East Breakwater, which extends 139°47'E.) and Shirikami Misaki, about 55 miles SSE, consists
800m NNE from the outer end of South Breakwater. mainly of sand or gravel beaches interspersed with stretches of
A detached breakwater lies with its S extremity close SE of
1.24 low cliffs. The land inland consists of relatively high terrain,
the head of East Breakwater and extends about 0.2 mile NE. A with very little flat country. This coast, bordered by many
light is shown from this breakwater. rocks and reefs, is relatively steep-to with depths of over 20m
A light is shown about 0.5 mile SE of Okishiri Ko, close off
1.24 from 0.5 to 1 mile offshore, except in the vicinity of Esashi Ko.
Akaishi Misaki. Kouta Misaki, a low headland marked by a light, lies about 3
1.26
Murotsu Shima (Murotu Shima), about 2.3 miles S of Aonae

1.24 miles SE of Hogoshi Misaki. Kuda Ko, a small fishing harbor,
Misaki, is a group of large, black rocks, lying on a drying lies about 1 mile farther E.
ridge. Moriiso Shima, 7.9m high, adjoins the largest rock, 6.3m A submarine cable from Aonai Ko is landed in the vicinity of
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high, close E, on which there are over a dozen houses. A light Kouta Misaki.
is shown from the latter rock. A rock, 0.8m high, and a rock, Usubetsu Take, 1,236m high, and Yurabu Take (Yurappu
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with a depth of 3.6m, lie nearly 1 mile ENE and about 0.3 mile Take), 1,276m high, are very conspicuous about 8.5 miles E of
W, respectively, of Moriiso Shima. Kouto Misaki.
Aonae Misaki (42°03'N., 139°27'E.), the S extremity of Kudo Wan is entered between Kouta Misaki and Yoriki Mi-
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Okushiri To, is a low spit with a monument, 17m high, at its saki, about 3.5 miles SE. Anchorage, sheltered from N and E
extremity. A light is shown from the point. A reef, with a depth winds, can be taken by large vessels, in 12.8 to 18.3m, sand, off
of 3.6m at its outer end, extends about 1 mile S of the point. the beach at the head of the bay. It is not safe with W winds.
The passage between Murotsu Shima and the reef extending
1.24 Care should be taken to avoid the submarine cable extending
S of Aonai Misaki is about 0.8 mile wide with depths of about from the NW end of the beach to Kouta Misaki at Okushiri To.
14.9m, but it should not be attempted by large vessels.
Aonae Wan, a sandy bay, is entered between Aonae Misaki,
1.24 1.27 Pommoshiri Misaki (Ponmoshiri Saki) (42°08'N.,
and a point about 1.8 miles NE. Aonae Ko, a fishing harbor, 139°55'E.), a low dark rocky headland marked by a light, is very
lies on the W shore of the bay. It is enclosed by two breakwa- conspicuous nearly 7.5 miles SE of Kouta Misaki, and is the SE
ters. entrance point of Okushiri Kaikyo. A white tower, 504m high, is
Anchorage.—Aonae Wan affords the best anchorage on
1.24 very conspicuous atop Anama Yama, about 2 miles N of Pom-
Okushiri To in winds from the W to N. However, a heavy swell moshiri Misaki. A radio tower, 115m high, is conspicuous nearly
enters the bay with winds from the NE to SW, making anchorage 0.5 mile NE of the same point. Reefs and rocks extend about 0.3
impossible. Good anchorage can be taken, in 15m, sand, with the mile offshore in the vicinity of the point.
S extremity of the N breakwater at Aonae Ko bearing 255°, distant Kumaishi Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies about 2.5 miles E
about 0.5 mile. The holding ground is fair. of Pommoshiri Misaki. It consists of a camber with depths of 3
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15.8m, fine sand, about 0.2 mile NW of the head of W break-

water. Strong winds from the SSW through W to N, set up a
heavy sea in the anchorage.
Fair anchorage, sheltered from the N and E, can be obtained
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S of Kuzure Hana, the SW extremity of Kamome Shima, in

depths of about 14m, having regard to a fish haven which lies 1
mile SSW of Kuzure Hana. Another fish haven lies 1 mile W
of Kamome Shima.
Caution.—A wreck is reported to lie 2 miles WNW of Es-
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ashi Ko West Breakwater Light.
1.29 Sunego Misaki (Suneko Misaki) (O Saki) (41°48'N.,

140°05'E.), about 4.5 miles SSW of Kamome Shima, is a very
conspicuous dark rocky headland, 33m high, and covered with
grass. Io Yama, 159m high, about 1.3 miles E of Sunego Misa-
ki, appears as a sharp peak from the N.
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be taken off Kami-
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nokuni, a small village about 1.5 miles E of Sunego Misaki. It

Pommoshiri Misaki Light is comparatively safe in all winds except those from the W and
N; with SW winds, strong squalls sometimes blow down from
to 4m, within two breakwaters, each marked by a light. A light the hills. The recommended anchorage, in 12.3 to 14.6m, sand,
is also shown from a round tower, 6m high. lies about 0.5 mile NE of Omana Hana, a point about 1.3 miles
Between Kumaishi Ko and Ponmoshiri Misaki, numerous
1.27 ENE of Sunego Misaki.
houses stand on the coast. The coast between Sunego Misaki and the mouth of Ishizaki
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Otobe Ko (41°58'N., 140°08'E.), a small fishing harbor, lies

1.27 Kawa, about 6 miles SSW, consists of sandy beach, then to
about 13.5 miles SE of Pommishori Misaki. It is close N of Eramachi, about 10 miles farther S, it is cliffy coast. Between
Otobe Hana, a headland with a white cliff. Another headland, Eramachi and Shirikami Saki, about 13 miles SE, the coast is
Tateno Misaki, about 1.3 miles N of Otobe Hana, has a white mainly gravel beach. The terrain inland is mountainous. Rocks
cliff, 60 to 100m high, on its N side; it is very conspicuous and and reefs extend 0.5 mile offshore along this coast, then the
visible 15 miles from seaward, even when the surroundings are water deepens abruptly.
snow-covered. Two television towers, with elevations of 175m Sankaku Yama, 652m high, with a pointed top, lies about 2.5
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and marked by red lights, stand on a 157m hill about 1 mile SE miles ENE of the river mouth, and is a good landmark from the
of Otobe Ko. They are visible 7 miles offshore by day and 25 NW.
miles offshore at night. Hatsukami Yama, a twin-peaked mountain, 567m high, lies
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about 1.8 miles S of the river mouth; it is hard to distinguish from

1.28 Esasi Ko (Esashi Ko) (41°52'N., 140°07'E.) (World the background, but is a good landmark for coasting vessels.
Port Index No. 61205), fronted by Kamome Shima, consists of Hikatatomari Misaki (Higatatomari Misaki), a cliffy headland,
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two parts connected by a low neck of land and appears as two 35m high and marked by a light, lies about 3.5 miles SSE of
islands from W. The N part of the island is 26.8m high. The is- Ishizaki Kawa; detached rocks lie close off the headland.
land is connected to the mainland E by a breakwater, with Sasa Yama, 583m high, with a bare round summit, appears
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South Wharf on its N side. isolated and is fairly conspicuous about 7.5 miles SSE of
Esasi Ko is formed by the W breakwater extending ENE from
1.28 Hikatatomari Misaki.
the N end of Kamome Shima, and a breakwater extending W from Yoshiga-jima (Yoshi Shima), about 12.5 miles S of Hikatato-
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the mainland. A boat harbor lies on the S side of the harbor, E of mari Misaki, is a rock, 6.1m high, and almost joined to the
South Wharf. North Wharf, extending NNW, lies on the E side of coast by reefs; a light is shown from its summit. Yoshiga-jima
the breakwater which forms the E side of the harbor. fronts Tatehama Ko, a small fishing harbor.
West Outer Breakwater extends 60m N from a position 60m
1.28 Orido Saki, about 2.3 miles SE of Yoshiga-jima, rises to a
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N of West Breakwater Light; a light is shown from its head. conspicuous rock, 42m high, about 0.3 mile NE. A radio tower
Depths—Limitations.—North Wharf has alongside depths stands about 0.2 mile NE of the headland, and another radio
of 4.7 to 5.1m; North Quay has alongside depths of 3.6 to tower, 130m high and marked by red lights, stands about 0.3
5.4m. Central Wharf has alongside depths of 4.7 to 5.2m on its mile farther NE.
E side and 3.1 to 4.8m on its W side. South Wharf has along- Mitsu Ishi, three rocks, 0.8m high, lie about 0.5 mile off-
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side depths of 1.4 to 4m. shore, midway between Yoshiga-jima and Orido Saki.
Awabisori, with a depth of 2.4m, lies about 0.7 mile NE of
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the harbor entrance and about 0.2 mile offshore. 1.30 Benten Shima (41°25'N., 140°06'E.), about 0.8 mile
Aspect.—Kamome Shima Light is shown from the N part of
1.28 WNW of Orido Saki, is a small island, 18.9m high, connected
the island. A shrine, with a red roof, lies about 0.1 mile farther to the mainland. Matsumae Light is shown from the island.
NNE. Moto Yama, a mountain 522m high, light green, and with a Two radio masts are conspicuous about 0.3 mile N of the light
bare summit, is very conspicuous about 3.5 miles E of Esasi Ko. structure. Reefs and foul ground extend about 0.3 mile S of
Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be taken, in 14.9 to
1.28 Benten Shima, and it should be given a wide berth. Benten Shi-
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ma and the surrounding rocks are reported difficult to detect on Japan. The strait is considered a junction point in Pub. 151,
radar except when the sea is calm. A light is shown on the Distances Between Ports. It is entered from the E between
coast, 3.8 miles ESE of Benten Shima. Shiriya Saki (41°26'N., 141°28'E.) and Esan Saki, about 26
Matsumae Wan (Fukuyama Wan) indents the coast between miles NW, and from the W between Tappi Saki (41°15'N.,
Benten Shima and Shirikami Saki, about 5 miles ESE. The 140°21'E.) and Shirakami Saki, about 10 miles NW. The strait
depths in the bay are irregular, and reefs and shoals extend up is roughly about 50 miles long, and has a least width of about
to 0.3 mile from the shores of the bay. Matsumae Ko, a small 10 miles at its W end, and between Oma Saki and Shiokubi Sa-
port, lies on the W side of Matsumae Wan, close N of Benten ki.
Shima. The town of Matsumae has many temples and shrines, The only ports which can be used by large vessels are Hako-
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with Hokkeji, the most conspicuous temple, about 1.3 miles date Ko, on the N side of Tsugaru Kaikyo, and Aomori Ko and
ENE of Benten Shima; Matsumae Castle, with a tower, 45m Ominato Ko, both of which are situated in Mutsu Wan, on the S
high, lies about 0.2 mile WNW of Hokkeji. side of the straits.
A small detached breakwater lies on a NW-SE axis in the
1.30 The N side of the strait is generally deep inshore, with no
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harbor entrance, 100m NW of the breakwater projecting from dangers beyond 1 mile offshore, except where there are bays or
Benten Shima. A light is shown from its SE end. indentations. The S side is similar, but there are reefs in the vi-
Anchorage.—Large vessels can obtain good anchorage,
1.30 cinities of Shiriya Saki and Oma Saki.
sheltered from NW to NE winds, in about 22m, with Hokkeji Winds—Weather.—Sea fog in Tsugaru Kaikyo is rare from
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bearing 014°, and with Matsumae Light bearing 267°, distant 1 November through February, occasional between late spring
mile. The bottom consists of a layer of sand and shells over and summer, and most frequent in June and July. In July and
rock, and there is danger of dragging in heavy seas. Anchorage August, heavy fog may completely cover the entire strait, but is
can also be taken, in about 27m, sand and shells, with Matsu- generally localized. Fog occurrence is more frequent towards
mae Light bearing 277°, distant about 0.5 mile. the E rather than the W end, and along the N side rather than
Tidal currents are variable; in the anchorages there appears
1.30 the S side of the strait. Sea fogs usually form at sunrise and last
to be a strong SW current. 1 to 3 hours. Incisive fogs are often long-lasting; the longest
Caution.—A wave meter is laid on the sea bed 0.5 mile SE
1.30 ones occur mostly in July and occasionally last for several
of Benten Shima, and is connected with the shore NW by a days, even during rainy days.
submarine cable. Tides—Currents.—The diurnal inequality of the tides in
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Tsugaru Kaikyo are fairly marked. There is rarely only one tide
1.31 Ko Shima (Ko-Jima) (41°22'N., 139°49'E.), a volca- per day. Along the N side of the strait the inequalities of period
nic island, lies about 13 miles SW of Benten Shima, and is and range are roughly equal at both HW and LW. Higher HW
commonly known as Matsumae-Ko Shima. It has three peaks is directly followed by LLW, and HHW usually occurs in the
of almost identical height on the W, N, and E sides of a crater morning in the spring and summer, and in the afternoon in the
in the middle of the island; the W peak, 306m high, is slightly fall and winter.
higher than the others. The coasts of the island are precipitous The MHW interval is 4 to 4.5 hours, and the spring rise rang-
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and the only landing place is a gravel beach at the NE end of es from about 0.6m in the W part to 1.3m in the E part.
the island. Depths of over 20m lie 0.5 mile offshore. A cylin- A major branch of the Tsushima Current, which flows N
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drical rock, 152m high, lies about 0.4 mile WNW of the W end along the W coast of Honshu, flows in a NE and E direction
of the island. Two above-water rocks, 46m and 34m high, re- through Tsugaru Kaikyo. There are fairly strong tidal currents
spectively, lie between the rock and the island. in Tsugaru Kaikyo as the tides in the Sea of Japan and the Pa-
Ko Shima Light is shown from a white tower, 24m high. The
1.31 cific Ocean are different. The current in the strait is a combina-
light is shown from the NE end of the island. It is obscured tion of the ocean and tidal currents. However, since the ocean
from the W and S of the island. current is normally stronger than the tidal current, the general
O Shima (41°31'N., 139°22'E.), a volcanic island, lies about
1.31 set of the ocean current governs, and the flow is always E. The
21 miles WNW of Ko Shima, and is commonly known as Mat- effect of the tides merely increases or decreases the velocity of
sumae Oshima. It has two peaks, about 0.5 mile apart on an E- the ocean current. The mainstream of the ocean current flows
W axis, rising from the center of the island. The E peak is through the center of the strait, creating countercurrents along
755m high and cone-shaped. The W peak is 708m high and has the shores.
a crater fringed with brown lava and rocky outcrops; in sum- The width of the mainstream varies somewhat with the
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mer, small amounts of white smoke may be emitted from the strength of the current. The net current flow in the strait, since
crater. the E ocean current is stronger overall than the tidal currents, it
The island is steep-to, with depths of over 200m close off the
1.31 is always E at velocities which may exceed 6 knots. The resul-
N shore, and with depths of 200m lying 0.5 to 1 mile offshore tant E flow has one maximum and one minimum each day, ex-
elsewhere. The island is uninhabited, but sometimes visited by cept when the moon’s declination is low there are two
fisherman who land, in calm weather only, at places on the E, maximums and two minimums. On rare occasions a reversal
S, and W sides. flow to the W may occur for a short period. Strong, prolonged
E winds reduce the flow of the current, while strong W winds
Tsugaru Kaikyo increase the flow, but rarely more than 1 knot.
There are countercurrents on both sides of the strait, but
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1.32 Tsugaru Kaikyo is the deep strait separating Hokkai- there are no clear boundaries between the main E current and
do from Honshu, and joining the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of the countercurrents. The latter are greatly influenced by the
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fluctuations in the velocity of the main current and secondary should steer for Shiokubi Saki, and when Oma Saki is abaft the
tidal influences. Some of the principal countercurrents are: beam, course should be altered E and the N shore should not be
1. Between Shirikami Saki and Yagoshi Saki, the counter- approached within 3 miles.
current is not very strong when the main current is weak, but Caution.—Passage through the strait presents no difficulties
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has a substantial W set when the main current is strong. by day or at night in clear weather. Vessels proceeding E
2. Between Yagoshi Saki and Shiokubi Saki, when the should keep in the main E current. Vessels proceeding W in
main current is weak, the countercurrent increases and a S clear weather should take advantage of the eddies and counter-
current develops off Yagoshi Saki; the flow is shoreward in currents on either side of the main E current. However, there
the remainder of the area. When the main current is strong are complex currents caused by the interaction of the ocean and
the countercurrent decreases and there is only a faint coun- tidal currents, and considerable cross traffic as well as through
tercurrent. In winter there is a marked W flow along the strait traffic. Cross traffic includes the Japan National Railways
coast. Aomari-Hakodate rail, auto, and passenger ferries, with speeds
3. Between Shiokubi Saki and Esan Saki, two ocean cur- of 15 to 21 knots, as well as numerous other vessels plying be-
rents join and the countercurrent area is clearly defined. The tween the N and S sides of the strait. Caution is especially nec-
W flow along the coast increases and diminishes under the essary in bad visibility during heavy summer fogs or winter
influence of the Oyashio. blizzards.
4. The countercurrents S of a line connecting Tappi Saki
and Oma Saki diminish when the main current is weak. It is
a weak but wide countercurrent that includes the W flow
hugging the shore from Takano Saki to Tappi Saki. When the
main current is strong, the countercurrent increases and there
are at least two countercurrents, one on each side of Takano
Saki. A S inshore current develops between Oma Saki and
Fukuura Saki. Tappi Saki-Tappano Saki, the W shore cur-
rent, becomes especially strong, occasionally attaining a ve-
locity of 3 knots. The set of the currents in the extensive
central part of this area is indeterminate.
5. The currents between Oma Saki and Shiriya Saki is
extremely indeterminate. The currents in the vicinity of
Shiriya Saki are extremely unstable.
Oyashio, a cool current, flows SW along the SE side of the
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Kuril Islands, then continues along the SE side of Hokkaido

and the E coast of Honshu.
Near Shiokubi Saki, the main current approaches the shore
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and frequently causes tide rips that extend S of Muino Shima,

and sometimes over 2 miles offshore.
The tidal currents between Shiokubi Saki and Esan Saki are
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noticeable only near the shore, but near Esan Saki they extend
about 3 miles offshore. They set W at flood and E at ebb, occa-
sionally reaching a velocity of 2 knots.
Directions.—Westbound vessels, by keeping within the
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countercurrent areas, are able to avoid the strong E main cur-

rent, but this is recommended only with good visibility. The N
track outside the main current leads about 3 miles offshore
from Esan Saki to Shiokubi Saki, then N of a line approximate-
ly joining Shiokubi Saki and Yagoshi Saki to Shirakami Saki.
A course should then be steered midway between Benten Shi-
ma and Ko Shima.
Vessels running through the N side of the entrance, and
1.32 Esan Saki Light
bound W through the S side of the strait, should proceed
through the N track described above until they are SE of Shio- The vessel’s position should be accurately fixed before navi-
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kubi Saki. They should then make good a course across the gating the strait in low visibility. Varying depths in the strait,
strait until a position about 3 miles NW of Oma Saki is and the configuration of the 200m curve facilitate navigation
reached, after which they should steer 230° for Tappi Saki, and by depth finder, and soundings can be combined with radar
in a position 5 or 6 miles NE of that cape, a W course should be bearings. Care must be taken to avoid collision with squid fish-
shaped to clear the entrance. ing boats which fish at night off Hakodate and Esan Misaki
Eastbound vessels, by keeping mid-channel, can take advan-
1.32 during the summer to winter squid fishing season, as well as
tage of the E current setting through the strait. After passing the fishing fleets that work by day all year round near Muina
Shirakami Saki at a distance of more than 3 miles, vessels Shima and Hiura Misaki.
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North Side of Tsugaru Kaikyo—Esan Saki to Ha-

kodate Wan
1.33 Esan Saki (Esan Misaki) (41°49'N., 141°11'E.), the
NE entrance point of Tsugaru Kaikyo, is a steep headland,
260m high; Esan Misaki Light stands on a low flat ground on
the NE side of the promontory.
E San, an active volcano, 618m high, lies about 1 mile SW of
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Esan Saki; it constantly emits sulfurous fumes, and its summit is

occasionally enveloped in clouds. The E side of the summit is
covered with red boulders, and on the W side there are patches
of sulfur resembling clouds from a distance. Todo Yama, a
round-topped mountain, 570m high, lies about 1.5 miles WNW
of E San; it is shaped like E San, but is entirely green in color.
There is flat terrain between E San and Todo Yama.
The coast between Esan Saki and Shiokubi Saki, about 12
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miles WSW, is mostly steep cliffs, with mountains near the

coast. Then it curves to Ohana Zaki, about 12 miles farther W,
and consists mainly of a sandy beach, except for the ends of the
curve. There are drying and sunken rocks near the shore, but no
dangers lie beyond 0.25 mile offshore. Depths over 20.1m lie
close off the capes and headlands.
Seven large rocks, the outermost 6.9m high, lie about 0.1
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mile off Nanatsuiwa Hana, about 2 miles SW of Esan Saki.

Hiura Misaki, about 6 miles farther SW, is a bold headland,
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rising to an elevation of 220m. Three pyramidal boulders, the

largest 20.1m high, stand on the extremity of the point.
Muino Shima, a cone-shaped islet, 57m high, lies about 1
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mile WSW of Hiura Misaki; it is covered with guano, and is

conspicuous from the E or W. Toi Ko, a small fishing harbor,
lies close N of the islet.
Shiokubi Saki (Shiokubi Misaki) (41°43'N., 140°58'E.),
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about 3 miles farther W, is a high, cliffy headland, with a light

on its summit. Two radio towers are conspicuous from a dis- Hiura Misaki Light
tance on a 292m hill, about 0.5 mile NNW of the light struc-
ture. Kinasi Yama rises to an elevation of 415m about 3 miles are visible from a distance, and the plant lights are excellent
N of Shiokubi Saki. landmarks at night.
The Nihon Cement Company Pier (Taiheiyosemento Sea
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Hakodate Wan Berth), marked by a light at its extremity, extends about 1.1
miles from a point on the shore, 3.5 miles NNE of Moheji Ko
1.34 Hakodate Wan is entered between Ohana Zaki (41°46'N., 140°37'E.), and is connected to the plant NW by a
(41°44'N., 140°43'E.) and Kattoshi Misaki, about 4.5 miles W. belt conveyor.
Ohana Zaki is the S extremity of Hakodate Hanto, which is
connected to the mainland by a low isthmus, on which stands Three aluminum-colored radio masts, the S mast marked by
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the city of Hakodate. a red light, are conspicuous about 1 mile ENE of the mouth of
Aspect.—Four radio towers, painted white and showing
1.34 Ari Gawa.
white obstruction lights, are situated about 0.5 mile NE of Oha- Hakodate Wan has depths of 50 to 60m in the middle of the
1.34
na Zaki. Hakodate Yama rises near the middle of Hakodate bay entrance, gradually decreasing shoreward. Depths of over
Hanto; its highest part, known as Goten Yama, rises to an ele- 10.1m lie about 0.5 mile offshore, except in its NW part, where
vation of 335m, about 1 mile N of Ohana Zaki. Three TV relay they lie about 1 mile offshore.
towers, marked by red obstruction lights, stand on the summit Anchorage.—When entry into Hakodate Ko is delayed, an-
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of Goten Yama. Two radio towers, with an elevation of 85m, chorage can be taken, in 18m, sand, about 0.8 mile SE of the
are conspicuous about 1 mile E of Goten Yama. head of Nihon Cement Company Pier.
Kattoshi Misaki, the W entrance point of Hakodate Wan, is
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marked by a light. Maru Yama, a cone-shaped mountain, 482m Hakodate Ko (41°47'N., 140°43'E.)
high and thickly wooded on its E side, lies about 2 miles W of
Kattoshi Misaki, and is a good landmark from the S. World Port Index No. 61190
Seven gray chimneys of the Nihon Cement Company stand
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about 4.8 miles NNE of Kattoshi Misaki, and about 0.8 mile 1.35 Hakodate Ko occupies the E side of Hakodate Wan
WSW of the mouth of Ari Gawa; the constant smoke emissions and is composed of six sections. It is sheltered W by breakwa-
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Kattoshi Misaki Light
ters, and is the best harbor in Hokkaido. It is used by ferries of

the Japan National Railways plying between Aomari Ko and Shiokubi Saki Light
Hakodate Ko, car ferries, and very large numbers of fishing
vessels. Winds of 19 knots and above occur about 3 days per month in
Winds from the NW to N raise some sea in the harbor, but the summer months, increasing to about 11 days per month in
this rarely interferes with harbor traffic. March and April. There are about 23 days per month, with
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Hakodate Ko is 0.9m at
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snow from December to March.
MHHW, and 0.8m at MLHW.
Winds—Weather.—At Hakodate, WNW and W winds pre-
1.35 Depths—Limitations.—The greater part of the port area
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dominate from October to April, and S from May to Septem- has depths of 10.1m or more.
ber. The mean wind speed is about 7.5 knots from November The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
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through April, and about 6 knots from June through October. tled Hakodate Ko—Berthing Facilities.
1.35 Hakodate —Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Bandai Pier
Front side 185m 10.0m 9.0m 15,000 dwt —
North side No. 1 (inner) 120m 5.5m — — —
North side No. 1 (outer) 130m 7.5m — — —
South side No. 1 (inner) 120m 5.5m — — —
South side No. 1 (outer) 130m 7.5m 6.5m 5,000 dwt —
Chuo Pier
No.1 171m 9.0m 8.0m 8,000 dwt Cement.
No. 2 165m 9.0m 8.0m 10,000 dwt —
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1.35 Hakodate —Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Outer Berth 158m 5.5m — — —
South Berth 133m 8.0m 7.0m 7,000 dwt —
Hokodate Terminal
Ro-Ro Inner (E) 100m 5.0m — — Ro-ro, passengers, and vehicles.
Ro-Ro Inner (W) 135m 6.0m — — Ro-ro, passengers, and vehicles.
Ro-Ro Outer (E) 145m 6.5m — — Ro-ro, passengers, and vehicles.
Ro-Ro Outer (W) 147m 9.0m — — Ro-ro, passengers, and vehicles.
Kita Pier
Cement. — 5.5m — — Cement.
General 12.0m 5.5m — — General cargo.
Kita Pier (N) 130m 7.5m 6.5m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
Ro-Ro 160m 6.5m — — Ro-ro, passengers, and vehicles.
Minatocho Piers
Pier A 280m 14.0m 12.0m 50,000 dwt Cruise vessels.
Pier B 240m 12.0m 10.0m 30,000 dwt Containers.
Nishi Pier
Outer 181m 9.0m 8.0m 30,000 dwt Cruise vessels and cement.
Taiheiyo Cement Terminal
Inner (W) 220m — — 6,000 dwt Cement.
Outer (E) 237m — 13.1m 60,000 dwt Cement.
Outer (W) 237m — — 60,000 dwt Cement.
Tanker Terminals
Cosmo Oil Terminal
Petroleum products. Maximum
Oil Quay 55m 7.5m — 6,000 dwt
loa of 108m.
Oil SBM — 15.5m 14.5m 80,000 dwt Crude.
ENEOS Terminal
Tanker 32m — — — Clean products.
Hakogasu Terminal
LPG Terminal 6m 6.0m — — LPG.
Idemitsu Tanker Terminal
Tanker 39m 7.5m — — Chemicals.
Kitagas LNG Terminal
LNG 244m 7.5m — — Clean products.
Aspect.—A tank farm, within the Asia Oil Company refin-

1.35 ing, stands on Central Wharf, about 1.5 miles SE of the S en-
ery, is conspicuous at the N end of the harbor, about 5 miles N trance to the harbor; a signal mast and 4 radio towers stand on
of Ohana Zaki. A chimney, 56m high, with red and white the roof.
stripes, is very conspicuous. Two gantry cranes, 70m high, with red and white stripes, are
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The Combined Port Affairs Building, an eight-story build-

1.35 very conspicuous at Drydock No. 4; they are marked by red
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lights on top on both ends and white lights below. Departing Japan National Railway ferries and car ferries fre-
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Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots board 1.5

1.35 quently meet incoming vessels starboard-to-starboard so that
miles SW of the S harbor entrance; in rough weather they they can make a sharp turn to port as soon as they clear Passage
board nearer the entrance. Tankers berthing at the sea berth 1 to take up their prescribed course.
board a pilot at the lighted buoy in position 41°48'17”N,
140°40'43”E. Hakodate Wan to Shirakami Saki
Vessels may communicate with the harbormaster by radio or
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on VHF channel 12 and 16. The signal station is situated on the 1.36 Saraki Misaki (41°42'N., 140°32'E.) is a sandy point
roof of the Combined Port Affairs Building. Berths and anchor- about 4 miles SW of Kattoshi Misaki. A reef, with a depth of
ages are assigned by the harbormaster, and the signals designat- 4.6m near its outer end, extends about 0.8 mile SE of Saraki
ing them are shown from the signal station. Vessels should retain Misaki. A light is shown on the coast about 2 miles W of Sara-
onboard the most recent edition of Japan Maritime Safety Laws ki Misaki.
and Regulations, obtainable through the Japanese Coast Guard. Kikonai Wan is entered between Saraki Misaki and Kitsu-
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This publication should be kept as a reference for signal station negoe Saki, a rocky headland 25.9m high, about 9.5 miles SW.
communiques and their meanings, appropriate answering sig- A rounded hill, 214m high, is conspicuous about 0.4 mile
nals, and other local or specific regulations. WNW of Kitsunego Saki. Three above-water rocks, the outer-
most 17.1m high, extend about 0.2 mile off Takasu Misaki,
Hakodate Ko—Course and Destination Signals about 1.3 miles SW of Kitsunegoe Saki.
Yagoshi Saki (Yakoshi Zaki), about 1.5 miles farther SW, is a
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Signal AIS Symbol Meaning cliffy steep-to point, with two thickly-wooded hills on its sum-
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- mit; the outer hill, 121m high, is marked by a light on its side.
1 Okumaru Yama (Maru Yama), a densely-wooded mountain,
tute, Flag 1 ties in Sec. 1.
826m high, lies about 2 miles NW of Yagoshi Saki, and is the
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- highest peak in the vicinity; its summit is frequently enveloped
2
tute, Flag 2 ties in Sec. 2. in clouds during the summer.
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- Anchorage.—Kikonai Wan provides anchorage for large ves-
1.36
3 sels; the mountains behind the bay offer shelter from W to N

tute, Flag 3 ties in Sec. 3.
winds. Excellent anchorage can be taken E of Kikonai and S of
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- Satsukari, in 12.8 to 15.8m, sand, keeping clear of the submarine
4
tute, Flag 4 ties in Sec. 4. cables extending E and SE from the mouth of Kikonai Kawa; this
anchorage is sheltered from strong currents.
Regulations.—Vessels of 500 gt and over may not enter the
1.35 Good anchorage can be taken off Wakimoto in deep water,
1.36
harbor at night. good holding ground. The high ground W of Kitsunegoe Saki
Vessels of 500 gt and over intending to anchor inside the har-
1.35 offers protection from SW to W winds. This is the best shelter
bor should request an assignment from the harbormaster while area in Tsugaru Kaikyo during strong W winds, when it is used
still outside the breakwaters. by numerous vessels.
Vessels proceeding to an assigned anchorage or berth should
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indicate their intention by the appropriate signals. 1.37 The coast between Yagoshi Saki and Shirakami Saki,
Contact Information.—The Hakodate Port Authority may
1.35 about 12 miles SW, is backed by mountains forming cliffs and
be contacted, as follows: rocky shores. The coast is comparatively steep-to, except in the
1. Telephone: 81-138213490 vicinity of Fukushima Ko (41°28'N., 140°16'E.), midway
2. Facsimile: 81-138262656 along this stretch, where the depths are shallow enough to pro-
Anchorage.—Depths inside and outside the harbor provide
1.35 vide anchorage for large vessels. Mo Yama, a cone-shaped
excellent anchorage. peak, 526m high and sparsely wooded, is conspicuous about 2
The quarantine anchorage lies W of the W breakwater; the
1.35 miles NNE of Fukushima. Maru Yama, a 308m peak, lies near
holding ground is reported good. the coast, about 1.4 miles NE of Fukushima Ko.
The mooring buoys in the S portion of the harbor provide an-
1.35 The best anchorage, in 12m, sand, lies about 0.5 mile off-
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chorage, in 6.1 to 12.2m, good holding ground. shore, with Maru Yama bearing 030°. This anchorage is shel-
A good berth for temporary anchorage, in a depth of 18m,
1.35 tered from W to N winds, but is sometimes affected by large
sand, lies 2.8 miles SSE of the mouth of Ari Kari (41°49'N., swells coming from the W end of Tsugaru Kaikyo.
140°39'E.). Shirakami Saki (Shirakami Misaki) (41°24'N., 140°12'E.),
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Caution.—When a winter NW wind brings snow to the Ka-

1.35 the S extremity of Hokkaido, is faced with a high cliff, rising to
miiso area, vessels are occasionally caught in snowstorms a hill, 179m high, about 0.4 mile N. Shirikami Take, a grass-
when approaching the inner harbor. Careful attention should be covered mountain, 352m high, is conspicuous about 1.3 miles
paid to weather conditions and entrance into the harbor should NNE of Shirakami Saki. A light is shown on the point from a
be delayed when the smoke or flames emitted by the Nihon Ce- white square structure, 17m high.
ment Company chimneys cannot be seen. Rocks and reefs extend up to about 0.3 mile for about 1 mile
1.37
Between September and December, stationery fish traps are

1.35 on either side of Shirakami Saki. The currents in the vicinity
set up within 1 mile of the coast between Kattoshi Misaki and are very strong, and the point should be given a berth of at least
the N shore of Hakodate Wan. 0.5 mile. Strong W winds raise a heavy sea off the point.
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en Shima, then SE to the coast. There are depths of 6 to 10.1m

inside the breakwater; the holding ground is reported good.
Another breakwater extends NW from the shore, 0.3 mile S
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of the root of Shiriyamisaki Ko.

The coast between Shiriya Saki and Iwaya, about 3.5 miles
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SW, consists of steep cliffs terminating with sandy beaches,

and bordered by reefs. Continuing to Ohata Ko, a small fishing
port at the mouth of Ohata Kawa, about 11 miles farther W, the
coast consists of sandy beaches and earthen cliffs, backed by a
plain; many rivers, accessible only to boats, enter the sea along
the latter section of coast. Lights are shown from the breakwa-
ters at Ohata Ko.
The coast from Ohata Ko to Oma Saki, about 14 miles NW,
is bordered by reefs and rocks. It is backed by densely-wooded
mountains, culminating in Hiuchi Dake, 781m high, and Me-
takisawa Yama, 618m high, about 9 miles SE and 7 miles SSE,
respectively, of Oma Saki.
Kabuto Saki, about 4 miles NW of Ohata Ko, is faced by a
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red cliff. Sankaku Yama, a pyramidal hill, rises to an elevation

of 292m, about 0.7 mile WSW of Kabuto Saki, and is conspic-
uous from the NW.
Oma Saki (Oma Zaki) (41°33'N., 140°55'E.), the N extremi-
1.38
ty of Honshu, is a low sandy spit on which stand some farm

buildings. Oma Saki Light is shown on the summit of Benten
Shima from a round tower.
Oma Se, with a depth of 2.6m, and a rock, with a depth of
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7.7m, lie about 1 mile N and 1.3 miles NNW of Benten Shima,
at the outer end of a rocky ridge, with depths of less than 20m
extending N of Oma Saki. The edges of the reef are steep-to,
and strong E currents flowing over the ridge may generate
whirlpools, tide rips, and overfalls. Wakazekara Se and Kaigara
Shirakami Saki Se, with depths of 4.4m, lie on this ridge, about 0.8 mile NE
and NW, respectively, of Benten Shima.
South Side of Tsugaru Kaikyo—Shiriya Saki to Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be taken, in 18.3 to
1.38
Mutsu Wan 36m, about 1 mile E of Oma Saki to avoid the ocean and tidal
currents, but the bottom is rocky.
1.38 Shiriya Saki (Shiriya Zaki) (41°26'N., 141°28'E.), Oma Ko, a small harbor sheltered by breakwaters, lies about
1.38
the NE extremity of Honshu, is the SE entrance point of Tsuga- 1 mile S of Oma Saki. Rocks, with depths of less than 9.2m, lie
ru Kaikyo. It is the termination of a promontory, which for the within 0.5 mile of the coast in the approach to the harbor. An-
first mile inland is level, then rises to Hitogata Yama, 166m chorage can be taken about 1 mile W of the harbor by vessels
high, with odd-shaped rocks on its summit, about 1.5 miles SW awaiting favorable tides to enter Tsugaru Kaikyo.
of the point, then to Kuwabata Yama, 400m high, with twin
peaks, about 1.3 miles farther S. 1.39 The land in the vicinity of Oma Saki is low; farther S
An orange observation buoy lies 58 miles E of Shiriya Saki.
1.38 the coast is backed by mountains which gradually approach the
Todo Shima, a black islet, 15.8m high, is conspicuous about
1.38 coast. From Yagosi Saki to Yakeyama Zaki (Yakeyama Misa-
0.3 mile NNE of Shiriya Saki, near the extremity of rocks and ki) (41°15'N., 140°47'E.), the coast consists of steep cliffs,
reefs extending NNE of the point. O Ne, with a least depth of backed by wooded mountains. The cliffs between Fukuura
0.3m, lies nearly 1 mile ENE of Shiriya Saki; it is covered with Saki (41°19'N., 140°48'E.) and Yakeyama Zaki are especially
seaweed and the sea in the vicinity sometimes appears reddish steep and reflect various colors of light. Many large and small
in color. O Ne is marked by breakers in rough weather, but at odd-shaped rocks lie along this coast.
other times it is difficult to distinguish. A rock, with a depth of A light stands on the head of a breakwater, protecting Ushit-
1.39
1.8m, lies about 0.2 mile W of O Ne. Tide rips and whirlpools aki Ko, a small harbor 2.5 miles N of Yakeyama Zaki.
are formed up to 2 miles NNE of Shiriya Saki. The coast between Oma Saki and Yakeyama Zaki is mostly
1.39
Benten Shima, an islet, 21m high and joined to the coast by

1.38 steep and deep except in the vicinity of Oma Saki. Oyo Shima
an embankment, lies about 1.5 miles SW of Shiriya Saki. Shiri- and Tate Ishi are the only off-lying dangers.
yamisaki Ko is formed by a detached breakwater extending Tsubana Zaki (Zaimoku Hana) (41°28'N., 140°53'E.),
1.39
WSW from Benten Shima and a pier extending NW from the about 5 miles SSW of Oma Saki, consists of columnar rocks
coast S of the islet. A dolphin pier, on the inner side and near and rises to Hatsumori Yama, a conspicuous hill, 67m high on
the foot of the breakwater, has depths of 6 to 7.9m alongside. its summit. Kuraiwa Hana, about 0.7 mile NE, has a black,
An elevated conveyor, which loads limestone, extends to Bent- steep-to rock close off it.
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Sai Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies about 2.3 miles SSW of
1.39 Saki, then 3 miles S to Kai Saki (Kai Zaki) (41°09'N.,
Tsubana Zaki. 140°46'E.). Kai Saki, steep-to, is conspicuous from the N or S;
Yagosi Saki (41°25'N., 140°51'E.), about 1.5 miles farther
1.39 fishing nets are sometimes laid off this point.
SW, is a conspicuous cliffy point, with a small shrine on its Iboiwa Saki, about 1.3 miles SE of Kai Saki, has a nipple-
1.41
summit. Kankake Iwa, two odd-shaped rocks, lie off the point. shaped rock at its extremity, which is conspicuous when
Oyo-jima, a black rock, 11.9m high, and marked by a light at
1.39 viewed from the W.
its summit, lies about 1.7 miles SW of Yagosi Saki. Tate Ishi, a Ushikubi Saki, a low rocky point, lies about 1.4 miles E of
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rock 0.6m high, on which the sea breaks, lies about 0.3 mile N Kai Saki. Shiroiwa Saki, a steep-to rocky point, lies midway
of Oyo-jima. between the latter two points.
Ozukuri Yama (41°19'N., 140°52'E.), 776m high, lies about
1.39 Tai-jima (Benten-jima), about 0.5 mile S of Ushikubi Saki, is
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3 miles E of Fukuura Saki, and is the highest peak in the vicin- 27.1m high and marked by a light; it is precipitous on its N side
ity. Nuidoshi Yama, 628m high, about 1 mile SW of Ozukuri and has a small shrine on its summit. Another rocky islet, 31m
Yama, has a large rock on its summit. high, lies close by. Todo Shima, which dries 0.6m, lies about
Nii Yama, 483m high, pointed, and with a red cliff on its side,
1.39 0.2 mile S of Tai-jima. Asa Ne, with a depth of 0.6m, lies mid-
is conspicuous about 1 mile NE of Yakeyama Zaki. A red clay way between Ushikubi Saki and Tai-jima, and passage between
cliff, S of Yakeyama Zaki, is the most conspicuous in the area. the islet and the point should not be attempted.
Takano Zaki (41°14'N., 140°34'E.), the W entrance point of
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Mutsu Wan Tairadate Kaikyo, is a low, rocky point, marked by a light. Bo-
zu Dake (Boju Yama), 498m high, pointed and wooded, lies
1.40 Mutsu Wan (Mutsa Wan) is entered between Yakeya- about 2.5 miles S of Takano Zaki, and is conspicuous from a
ma Zaki and Takano Zaki (41°14'N., 140°33'E.), about 10.5 distance. O Ne, a rock with a depth of 14.9m, lies about 0.7
miles W, via Tairadate Kaikyo. The shores of the bay have mile NE of Takano Zaki, and is marked by tide rips at times.
depths of 10.1m close offshore to within 1 mile offshore. The coast between Takano Zaki and Ishi Saki, about 4.5
1.41
Depths in the middle of the bay are over 40m. A sharp peninsu- miles ESE, slopes gently, is fringed with reefs and rocks, and is
la projects into the center of the bay from the S side and divides backed by mountains.
the bay into E and W parts. Aomori Ko lies in the W part, and Between Ishi Saki and Myojin Saki, about 1 mile SSE, the
1.41
Nobeji Ko and Ominato Ko lie in E part. coast is densely wooded by pine trees and backed by a flat rice
Scallop beds, seaweed beds, and fixed fishing nets are laid
1.40 field. Tairadate Light is shown from Myojin Saki. Hakama-
up to 4 miles offshore in the bay throughout the year. Mariners goshi Take, a flat-topped mountain, 707m high, is very con-
are also advised that shellfish culture equipment may be found spicuous about 3 miles W of Myojin Saki. Maruyagata Take,
as far as 3 miles offshore along the coast of Muta Wan. 718m high, the highest mountain in the vicinity, lies about 1
Tairadate Kaikyo, the deep entrance into Mutsu Wan, has
1.40 mile SSE of Hakamagoshi Take.
fairway depths of 50 to 90m in the fairway. It has a least width Tairadate Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies nearly 1 mile S of
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of 5.5 miles, providing easy passage in general. However, thick Myojin Saki. Anchorage, sheltered from W winds, can be taken
fog in summer and snow in the winter may render passage off the breakwaters at Tairadate Ko. It is reported that winds and
somewhat difficult. Fog, especially frequent in June and July, seas are less here than at other locations in the vicinity, even
tends to envelop the mountains on the W side of the strait, rath- when there is a NE wind, locally called the “yamase.”
er than those on the E side.
Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents in Tairadate Kaikyo sel-
1.40
Aomori Wan
dom exceed velocities over 1 knot. The directions are not quite
regular, but in general the flood tidal current sets S and the ebb 1.42 Aomori Wan, in the W part of Mutsu Wan, is entered
tidal current sets N. The directions are particularly irregular in between Kanita Gawa (Kanida Gawa) (41°03'N., 140°39'E.)
the N part of the strait, where the strait meets the area of circu- and O Shima, about 10.5 miles ESE. Aomori Ko is situated at
lar currents of Tsugaru Kaikyo. Off Takano Zaki, the N cur- the head of the bay. Fishing nets are laid 1 to 2 miles off the W
rent, which may attain a velocity of 2.5 knots, ordinarily flows shore of the bay during the summer.
longer and with greater strength than the S current, there occa- The W shore of Aomori Wan consists of a pebble beach,
1.42
sionally being no S flood for an entire day. In the vicinity of backed by well-cultivated land for 3 miles S of Kanita Gawa;
Yakeyama Zaki the S current usually flows longer than the N there are a number of villages and many small rivers.
current and with greater velocity, a rate of 1.5 knots sometimes A light is shown from the head of a breakwater at Kanita Ga-
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being attained. At the inner end of the strait, the velocity is wa. A port hand lighted buoy is moored 2.25 miles E of Kanita
somewhat greater on the E side than on the W. Gawa.
The flood tidal current sets into the bay and the ebb tidal cur-
1.40 A light is shown from a breakwater 7 miles S of Kanita Ga-
1.42
rent sets out of the bay, neither current attaining any great rate. wa.
The tide turns soon after HW and LW. A light is shown from the head of a breakwater, protecting a
1.42
small harbor (Okunai Ko), 9.5 miles S of Kanita Gawa.

Tairadate Kaikyo—East and West Sides A white building is conspicuous on the summit of a hill N of
1.42
the mouth of Kanita Gawa. Okura Dake (Okura Take), 678m

1.41 The E side of Tairadate Kaikyo is steep-to and con- high, lies about 6 miles SW of the mouth of Kanita Gawa, and
sists mainly of steep cliffs backed by wooded mountains. From is the highest peak on the W side of Aomori Wan.
Yakeyama Zaki the coast extends about 3.5 miles SSW to O O Shima, the E entrance point of Aomori Wan, is 72m high
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and marked by a light at its N end; it is joined to the peninsula tered by detached N and E breakwaters.
SE by a sandspit and rocks awash. Aomori Ko is the gateway of traffic between Honshu and
1.43
A light is shown from the head of a breakwater, protecting a

1.42 Hokkaido, and ferries of Japan National Railways and car fer-
small harbor, 2 miles S of O Shima. ries, plying between Hakodate Ko and Aomori Ko, arrive and
Futago Hana, about 4 miles SSW of O Shima, is the W ex-
1.42 depart from Ferry Wharf.
tremity of a promontory, rising about 0.2 mile SE to a wooded East Passage and West Passage, providing access to the har-
1.43
hill, 109m high. Futago Iwa (Futago Shima), 11m high, close bor, are entered about 1.3 miles NNE, and 1 mile N, respective-
WNW of the point, is steep-to on its W side. ly, of North Breakwater.
Mora-jima (Moura Shima), about 1.3 miles SE of Futago
1.42 Winds—Weather.—Snow begins to fall in the latter part of
1.43
Hana, is 106m high; it is cliffy on its W side, and has a shingle November, and snow storms may be encountered until the end
spit on its E side. of March. The severe blizzards of December, January, and Feb-
Mora Ko (Moura Ko), NNE of Mora-jima, is sheltered from
1.42 ruary may interrupt shipping operations. In May and June
N, E, and S winds. Large vessels can anchor, in 14.6 to 16.5m, during the prevailing SW winds the visibility may be lowered
mud, in the central part of Mora Ko. Kamome-jima (Gomi Shi- by a thin haze. Dense fog may be encountered between June
ma), about 1.3 miles S of Mora-jima, is 106m high; its W side and August, with port operations being suspended as a result.
is cliffy, and its E side consists of a shingle beach. Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Aomori Ko is 0.6m at
1.43
Yuno Shima, about 0.7 mile farther S, is 123m high to the

1.42 MHWS, and 0.5m at MHWN. Tidal currents are generally in-
tops of the trees; its E side is cliffy, and it is almost joined to significant.
the mainland E by a sandy spit. O Se, with a least depth of Depths—Limitations.—There are depths in the entrance
1.43
8.2m, lies about 0.7 mile W of Yuno Shima. channel of 17 to 27m. The principal berthing facilities are de-
scribed in the table titled Aomori Ko—Berthing Facilities.
Aomori Ko (40°50'N., 140°45'E.) Aspect.—Hanakuri Zaki (Hanaguri Zaki) (40°59'N.,
1.43
140°57'E.) is an odd-looking point about 3 miles ESE of O Shi-

World Port Index No. 61270 ma. A sand spit, thickly covered by pine trees, lies about 0.5
mile farther ESE.
1.43 Aomori Ko, at the S end of Aomori Wan, consists of Yasui Saki, about 2.5 miles farther SE, rises to a hill about
1.43
an outer harbor and an inner harbor. The inner harbor is shel- 15m high, and is marked by a light.
1.43 Aomori —Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Aomori Ferry Terminal
Berth No. 1 170m 7.5m — 6,000 dwt Ro-ro and cruise vessels.
Ferry Pier (N) 145m 6.0m — 3,500 dwt Ro-ro and cruise vessels.
Ferry Pier (S) 145m 6.0m — 3,500 dwt Ro-ro and cruise vessels.
Chuo Pier
Chuo 125m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt Cement.
Hamamachi Pier
(E) Pier 158m 5.5m — — —
(N) Pier 133m 8.0m 7.0m 7,000 dwt —
(S) Pier 154m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt Aggregates.
Okidate Pier
Pier A 270m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt Aggregates.
Pier B 180m 10.0m — 10,000 dwt Aggregates.
Pier C 270m 13.0m — 40,000 dwt Aggregates.
Ferry Quay 155m 7.5m — 7,000dwt Cruise vessels.
Shin-Chuo Pier
Pier 280m 10.0m — 30,000 dwt Cruise vessels.
Tsutsumi Pier
(N) Pier 185m 10.0m — 15,000 dwt Cruise vessels.
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1.43 Aomori —Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
(S) Pier 263m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt General cargo.
Tanker Terminals
LPG Terminal
LGT Aomori LPG. Maximum loa of
312m 13.1m 11.9m 60,000 dwt
(No. 1, Pier 25) 250m.
No. 2 132m 6.9m — 1,000 dwt LPG.
Nonai Terminal
Tanker 147m 10.50m — 5,000 dwt Clean products.
Tozai Oil Terminal
A Jetty 43m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt Clean products.
B Jetty 40m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt Clean products.
Kominato Wan, entered S of Yasu Saki, dries out at its head.

1.43 Yama), 520m high, are two peaks about 4 miles ESE and E, re-
The coast between Kominato Wan and Nobeji Ko is backed
1.43 spectively, of Mihokawajiri Misaki.
by gently rising land. Nakanosawa Saki, the E entrance point of Ominato Ko, lies
1.43
Nobeji Ko (Noheji Ko), a small port, lies at the mouth of a

1.43 about 2.8 miles NNE of Mihokawajiri Misaki.
river, at the head of Noheji Wan; breakwaters project from the A light is shown from the head of a breakwater, protecting a
1.43
mouth of the river, and lighted buoys mark the approach. small harbor, 4.5 miles N of Nakanosawa Saki.
A breakwater extends close NW of the head of Okidate East
1.43
Breakwater. A light is shown from the head of the breakwater.

Hanaguri Saki (40°52'N., 140°50'E.), about 1.5 miles SSW
1.43
of Yuno Shima, is 141m high to the tops of the trees, and has a
small shrine and pine trees on its summit; the harbor limit ex-
tends W from Hanaguri Saki. A hill, 132m high, with an odd-
shaped peak (quarry site), lies about 0.5 mile SW of Hanaguri
Saki. Bakkono Saki, about 0.5 mile farther SW, is 86m high,
and steep-sided. A sandy beach extends SW of Bakkono Saki
to the city of Aomori.
The city of Aomori extends from the root of West Breakwa-
1.43
ter to Tutsumi Kawa, about 1 mile E, and beyond.

Three radio towers, 60m high, lie about 1 mile WNW of the
1.43
head of West Breakwater.

A radio tower, marked by red lights, lies about 0.8 mile SSE
1.43
of North Breakwater. It was reported (1998) the tower may no

longer be conspicuous.
The Aomori Bay Bridge is situated S of Hachikoda Maru; its
1.43
E and W pillars are marked by flashing lights.

Lighted buoys mark the entrances to East Passage and West
1.43
Passage.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is available. Pilots board at the quaran-
1.43
tine anchorage. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 12

and 16.
Contact Information.—Pilots can be contacted, as follows:
1.43
1. Telephone: 81-17-7425026
2. Facsimile 81-17-7425026
1.43 Aomori Ko The Port Authority can be contacted, as follows:
1.43
1. Telephone: 81-17-7349676
The E shore of Nobeji Wan from Nobeji Ko to Yokohama,
1.43 2. Facsimile 81-17-7348194
about 14 miles NNE, consists of sandy beach backed by grassy 3. E-mail [email protected]
land rising to low hills about 2 miles inland. Anchorage.—Good anchorage for large vessels can be tak-
1.43
Fukikoshi Eboshi, 508m high, and Kanatsu Yama (Kanetsu

1.43 en, in 18m, sand and mud, good holding ground, NNW of W
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breakwater. shore of Ominato Ko consists of low sandy beaches, backed by

Anchorage can be taken in Nobeji Wan, in 9.2 to 15.8m,
1.43 marshland or low wooded plains.
shingle, about 0.8 mile offshore. The holding ground is moder- The W side of the port is backed by high mountains. Tanabu
ate and the bay is open N. Kawa flows into the head of Ominato Ko, and a sand spit, with
A circular quarantine anchorage, with a radius of 0.25 mile, is
1.43 Ashi Saki at its N extremity, extends about 2 miles NNE from
centered about 2 miles bearing 012° from the mouth of Tsutsumi the W shore. An airfield is situated near the root of the sand
Kawa, and about 1 mile NNE of the entrance to East Passage. spit. A breakwater extends SW from the SE side of the mouth
Caution.—East Passage and West Passage have been re-
1.43 of Tanabu Kawa.
placed by new passages marked by lighted buoys. The break- The principal facilities are situated in the mouth of Tanabu
1.45
water lights, being low, are reported difficult to distinguish Kawa and in the inner bay formed by the sand spit.
from a distance against the lights of the shore. Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Ominato Ko is 0.7m at
1.45
Vessels should approach Aomori Ko with the radio tower,

1.43 MHWS and 0.5m at MHWN.
about 0.8 mile SSE of N breakwater, bearing 180°. Then alter Depths—Limitations.—A wharf on the SE side of the
1.45
course left to approach the entrance to East Passage. Then a mouth of Tanabu Kawa has a berth on its SW end, with a
course of about 200° is steered through the passage. length of 178m and depths of 6.9 to 7.9m alongside.
Some ferries enter through East Passage and depart via West
1.43 The inner bay has general depths of 7 to 8m, and its entrance
1.45
Passage. is about 0.2 mile wide. The SE side of the inner bay dries out
Depths of up to 7m less than charted may exist S of Kita
1.43 about 0.2 mile.
Breakwater within Section I and Section II. Jetty No. 5, on the NW side of the inner bay, has a berthing
1.45
In order to prevent accidents vessels, other than tankers, are

1.43 length of 130m and depths of 4.9 to 7.9m alongside its NE
prohibited from entering a sea area within 30m of any tanker side.
berthed at Bridgestone Liquid Gas Terminal or Aomori Plant A pier on the SE side of the inner bay has a dolphin off its
1.45
Private Jetty end and a depth of 5.5m alongside.

A wave meter, marked by a lighted buoy, is laid on the sea
1.43 Aspect.—There are four mooring buoys in the inner bay.
1.45
bed 0.2 mile N of the head of the W breakwater and is connect- A light is shown from Kuro Saki; a lighted buoy is moored
1.45
ed to shore SW by a submarine cable. NW of Ashi Saki.

Kamafusa Yama, 878m high, with twin summits, is conspic-
1.45
Aomori Wan to Ominato Ko uous about 6.5 miles NNE of Kuro Saki. It can be recognized
from any location in Mutsu Wan.
1.44 Hanakuri Zaki (Hanaguri Zaki) (40°59'N., Anchorage.—Ominato Ko affords anchorage, in 7.3 to
1.45
140°57'E.) is an odd-looking point, about 3 miles ESE of O 9.2m, near its head. There are suitable anchorage depths
Shima. A sand spit, thickly covered by pine trees, lies about 0.5 throughout the bay. The bottom is generally mud with shells.
mile farther ESE.
Yasui Saki, about 2.5 miles farther SE, rises to a hill about
1.44
Ominato Ko to Benten Shima
15.2m high, and is marked by a light.
Kominato Wan, entered S of Yasu Saki, dries out at its head.
1.44 1.46 Kawauchi Wan, with Kawauchi Ko at its head, lies be-
The coast between Kominato Wan and Nobeji Ko is backed
1.44 tween Kuro Saki and Shukunobe Saki, about 5 miles W. The
by gently rising land. latter point is a sandspit with pine trees, 26m high, near its ex-
tremity. Asa Se, with a depth of 8.6m, lies about 0.5 mile SE of
Nobeji Ko (Noheji Ko), a small port, lies at the mouth of a
1.44 Kuro Saki.
river, at the head of Noheji Wan; breakwaters project from the Tono Saki, a sandy projection, about 2.5 miles WSW of
1.46
mouth of the river and lighted buoys mark the approach. An- Shukunobe Saki, has two conspicuous clumps of pine trees on
chorage can be taken in Nobeji Wan, in 9.2 to 15.8m, shingle, it, one of which is on a small hill.
about 0.8 mile offshore. The holding ground is moderate and Wakinosawa Ko, a small port, lies about 1.5 miles NNE of
1.46
the bay is open N. Benten Shima. It consists of a basin protected by three break-
The E shore of Nobeji Wan from Nobeji Ko to Yokohama,
1.44 waters. A light is shown from a square metal framework tower,
about 14 miles NNE, consists of sandy beach backed by grassy 8m high, on the head of one breakwater.
land rising to low hills about 2 miles inland.
Fukikoshi Eboshi, 508m high, and Kanatsu Yama (Kanetsu
1.44
Takano Zaki to Tappi Saki
Yama), 520m high, are two peaks about 4 miles ESE and E, re-
spectively, of Yokohama. 1.47 Minmaya Wan (Mimmaya Wan) is entered between
Nakanosawa Saki, the E entrance point of Ominato Ko, lies
1.44 Takano Zaki (41°14'N., 140°33'E.) and Tappi Saki, about 9.5
about 2.8 miles NNE of Yokohama. miles WNW. Takano Zaki was previously described with Mut-
A light is shown from the head of a breakwater, protecting a
1.44 su Wan in paragraph 1.40.
small harbor, 4.5 miles N of Nakanosawa Saki. Reefs lie along the shores of the bay; however, depths of
1.47
over 20.1m lie from 0.2 to 0.8 mile offshore.

Ominato Ko (41°15'N., 141°09'E.) Minmaya Wan is an area of countercurrents caused by the
1.47
ocean currents running through Tsugaru Kaikyo. The direc-

1.45 Ominato Ko is entered between Kuro Saki (41°11'N., tions of the currents are unpredictable, but seldom exceed a ve-
141°05'E.) and Nakanosawa Saki, about 9.8 miles ESE. The E locity of two knots.
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Minmaya Ko (Mimmaya Ko), a small port sheltered by a

1.47 Minmaya Ko.
breakwater, lies about 5.5 miles WSW of Takano Zaki. The Tappi Saki (Tappi Zaki) (41°15'N., 140°21'E.), about 2.8
1.47
black chimney of a saw mill in Masukawa is conspicuous about miles farther NW, lies on the S side of the W entrance to Tsugaru
0.8 mile SE of Minmaya Ko. Anchorage, sheltered from W Kaikyo. A light is shown on the summit of the point. Obi Shima,
winds, can be taken, in 12m, about 0.5 mile offshore, off the a rocky islet, 35m high, is the outermost of two islets extending
breakwater at Minmaya; the holding ground is poor with rocky about 0.2 mile NE of the point. Rocks, some which dry, and
bottom in places. some awash, extend up to 0.2 mile N of the point.
Kabuto Iwa, a rock, 8.9m high, with a round reddish top, lies
1.47 There is a harbor for small craft, protected by breakwaters,
1.47
about 135m offshore, about 0.3 mile N of Minmaya Ko. situated between Obi Shima and Tappi Saki.
Misago-jima, consisting of several dark, pointed rocks, the
1.47 Strong tide rips and eddies are formed in the vicinity of Tap-
1.47
highest of which is 11.9m, is conspicuous about 3 miles NW of pi Saki, which should be given a berth of at least 2 miles.
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2.
Sector 2—Honshu—Northwest Coast—Tappi Saki to Rokugo Saki (including off-lying islands)
2.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
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SECTOR 2
HONSHU—NORTHWEST COAST—TAPPI SAKI TO ROKUGO SAKI (INCLUDING OFF-LYING
ISLANDS)
2.0Plan.—This sector describes the NE part of the NW coast of E to S, can be taken about 1.5 miles N of Nanatsuishi Saki and
Honshu, from Tappi Saki, at the W entrance of Tsugaru Kaikyo, 1 mile offshore.
to Rokugo Saki, about 266 miles SW. The sector includes Akita- The coast between Kominato Misaki and Otose Saki, about
2.2
Funakawa Ko, Sakata Ko, Niigato Ko, Naoetsu Ko, Fushiki- 24 miles SSW, forms an open bay with sandy beaches. Depths
Toyama Ku, and Nanao Ko, which can accommodate large ves- of over 20m lie about 1 mile offshore. Jusan Ko, about 6 miles
sels. The islands of Kyuroku-jima, Tobi Shima, Awa Shima, and SE of Kominato Misaki, lies at the entrance of a large shallow
Sado Shima, which lie off the coast, are also described. The ar- lagoon. In severe winter weather, the lagoon freezes over com-
rangement of the sector is from NE to SW. pletely.
General Remarks 2.3 Otose Saki (Odose Saki)(40°46'N., 140°03'E.), bor-

dered by sunken rocks, is marked by a light. A peak, 359m
2.1 Winds—Weather.—The winds on the NW coast of high, and Masugata Yama, 820m high, rise about 2 miles SE
Honshu, from Roguko Zaki to Tappi Saki, are generally calm and 5.5 miles S, respectively, of the point. A light is shown
from April to August, but from September to March, strong about 1.5 miles NE of the 359m peak.
winds and rough seas are common. During the good weather
season, clear days may be expected when the wind is between
the N and W, while rain or fog usually accompanies an extend-
ed period with the wind between NE and SE. During July and
August, E winds early in the morning followed by winds from
the N after 1000 indicate good weather. Around the end of Au-
gust, there may be a period of E winds which lasts for several
days.
Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise of the ports in this
2.1
sector is 0.3m at MHWS, and 0.2m at MHWN. The tidal cur-

rents are generally weak.
Tappi Saki to Henashi Saki

2.2 Tappi Saki (41°15'N., 140°21'E.) was previously de-
scribed with Tsugaru Kaikyo in paragraph 1.47.
2.2The coast from Tappi Saki to Kodomari Misaki, about 8
miles SSW, is backed by high land. Kodomari Misaki is a bold
promontory, faced on its W side by a red cliff, and rising to a
densely-wooded hill, 230m high. Lights are shown from the
NW and SW extremities of the promontory.
2.2A rock, with a depth of 8.5m, lies nearly 1 mile ENE of the
NW end of Kodomari Misaki, and about 0.3 mile offshore.
2.2Kodomari Ko, open NW, is entered between Benten Saki,
about 1.3 miles E of Kodomari Misaki, and Nanatsuishi Saki,
about 1.3 miles farther ENE. Benten Saki is the extremity of a
peninsula, 52m high. Nanatsuishi Saki rises to a pointed hill,
79m high, close SE; rocky shoals, on which there are above- Otose Saki Light
water rocks, up to 1.2m high, extend about 0.5 mile W of the
point. Ajigasawa Ko (Azigasawa Ko), a small fishing harbor, lies
2.3
2.2A small fishing harbor lies on the SW corner of Kodomari about 7 miles ENE of Otose Saki. Iwaki Yama rises to an ele-
Ko and is protected by North Breakwater and No. 2 East vation of 1,624m, about 9 miles SSE of Ajigasawa Ko; its sum-
Breakwater. A light is shown from the head of each breakwa- mit has three peaks, the center one is highest.
ter. An outer detached breakwater lies 0.15 mile E of No. 2 The coast between Otose Saki and Fukaura Ko, about 9.5
2.3
East Breakwater. There are depths of 11.9m in the harbor en- miles SW, is bordered by many rocks and dangers, and should
trance, shoaling gradually to 4.9m, about 0.3 mile offshore. not be approached within 1 mile.
2.2Anchorage.—The harbor affords temporary anchorage for Torii Saki, about 2.8 miles WSW of Otose Saki, is 18m high
2.3
vessels which cannot proceed through Tsugaru Kaikyo due to and conspicuous; two islets lie off the point. Torii Saki Light is
strong E winds. Temporary anchorage to avoid winds from the shown from a round tower, 10m high. An auxiliary light,
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38 Sector 2. Honshu—Northwest Coast—Tappi Saki to Rokugo Saki
Torii Saki Light
shown from the same position, illuminates reefs 0.15 mile

NNW.
Fukaura Ko (Hukaura Ko), a small port, is open NW and has
2.3
many dangerous rocks and shoals in its approach.

Henashi Saki (Henasi Saki) (40°37'N., 139°52'E.), about
2.3
3.5 miles farther WSW, is the W extremity of Fukaura Hanto

and is marked by a light. Tsubaki San, a 60m hill at the point,
appears as an islet from a distance and is very conspicuous
from N or S.
Caution.—Kyuroku-jima (Kyuroku Shima) (40°32'N.,
139°30'E.) consists of three above-water rocks, about 17 miles
WSW of Henashi Saki, with other awash or sunken rocks in the
vicinity. The W and largest rock, marked by a light, is about 57m
long and 12.8m wide; it has two knobs, 6m high, and resembles
a vessel from a distance. The other two above-water rocks lie
about 0.1 mile ENE of the largest rock, and are 2m and 4m high,
respectively.
A pinnacle rock, awash, and a rock with a depth of 1.8m, lie
2.3
about 0.2 mile SE and 0.3 mile NE, respectively, of the largest
rock. The sea breaks on the sunken rock.
A rock, with a depth of 5.2m, lies about 1 mile W of the larg-
2.3
est rock of Kyuroku-jima, and a rock, with a depth of 4.1m, lies

about 0.3 mile NE of the above 5.4m rock.
The bank, on which all of the above dangers lie, has irregular
2.3
depths and vessels should avoid the area. The edges of the bank
fall suddenly to depths of over 200m.
Henashi Saki to Nyudo Saki

2.4 Iwasaki Wan (40°34'N., 139°55'E.), on the S side of
Fukaura Hanto, is open SW. Okino Se, with a depth of 7.3m,
lies in the bay entrance. Iwasaki Ko, a fishing harbor, lies at the
head of the bay.
2.4Anchorage.—This bay affords the best temporary anchor- Henashi Saki Light
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Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but strongly recom-

2.5
mended. Pilots are available at position 40°11.5'N, 139°58.0'E.

Vessels should wait or take shelter off Funakawa (39°51'N.,
139°53'E.) anchorage if the weather is rough from the NW.
Berthing and unberthing during daylight hours only. Three tugs
are normally stationed at the port.
Additional tugs will be brought from Akita when required,
2.5
or hired from a construction company when available at Noshi-

ro.
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be taken off this
2.5
coast, over a bottom, generally composed of sand. Caution is

necessary to avoid the fishing nets.
Kitaura Ko (39°57'N., 139°47'E.) is a small fishing harbor.
2.5
The depths off the coast between Kitaura Ko and Nyudo Saki,
about 5 miles WNW, are irregular and the bottom is foul for
some distance offshore.
Temporary anchorage during winds between the S and E can
2.5
be obtained outside the line of the breakwater heads, in depths

of 4 to 11m, sand, taking care to avoid fishing nets.
Oga Hanto
2.6 Oga Hanto, with Nyudo Saki (40°00'N., 139°42'E.) at
Iwasaki Ko Light its NW extremity, is a remarkable mountainous peninsula.
From a distance it appears as an island due to the low land and
age in the area, sheltered from N through E winds by the high Hachiro Gata to the E of it. Hachiro Gata was the second larg-
land on its N and E sides. est lake in Japan, but 65 per cent of the original area has been
Sugo Saki (40°26'N., 139°56'E.) rises about 1.3 miles inland
2.4 reclaimed for rice cultivation. Hon Zan (Hon San), the highest
to Ohachinagare Yama, a dark densely-wooded mountain, and most conspicuous peak of the peninsula, attains an eleva-
638m high. A light is shown at Chigogi Saki, about 1 mile SSE tion of 731m, about 6.5 miles SSE of Nyudo Saki, and 1 mile
of Sugo Saki. inland; two white domes stand on its summit. The W side of
The fishing harbors of Iwadate Ko and Hachimori Ko lie
2.4 Hon Zan is steep and appears copper-colored at a distance, but
about 2.5 and 4.5 miles SW, respectively, of Sugo Saki. its E slope is gradual. Kampu Zan, with an elevation of 355m,
O Shima, an islet, 10m high, lies near the coast about 0.8
2.4 lies about 6 miles ENE of Hon Zan, at the E end of Oga Hanto;
mile SE of Hachimori Ko. The chimney of a steel plant is con- it rises gradually from Hachiro Gata to three peaks, the E peak
spicuous on the coast close SE of O Shima. being the highest.
2.6Nyudo Saki rises to an elevation of 76m, about 0.5 mile S,
2.5 Nosiro Ko (Noshiro Ko) (40°13'N., 140°01'E.), about then rises gently to Bangoyanomori, a conspicuous pointed
9.5 miles SSE of Sugo Saki, lies close S of the mouth of Yone- peak, 149m high, about 1.5 miles farther S. A light is shown
shiro Gawa (Yonesiro Kawa). The town of Nosiro (Noshiro) is from the point.
situated on the S side of the harbor. A light is shown from the S Mizu Shima, a reef awash, on which there are rocks 3.7m
side of the harbor, E of the harbor entrance. North and S break- high, lies at the extremity of foul ground extending about 0.7
waters extend from the harbor entrance. Another light is shown mile N of Nyudo Saki; a beacon on Mizu Shima is illuminated
close SW of the E harbor entrance. by an auxiliary light on Nyudo Saki. The sea breaks heavily on
2.5The fairway to the harbor is marked by lighted buoys and is Mizu Shima during strong W winds; the current always sets N
dredged to a depth of 15m. in the vicinity, and the sea also breaks with prevailing N winds.
2.5Depths—Limitations.—The public wharf has a length of A boat channel, 7.9m deep, between Mizu Shima and Nyudo
185m, a depth of 10m, and a 15,000 dwt capacity. Nakajima Saki, should not be attempted without local knowledge.
Pier No. 1 and Nakajima Pier No. 2 both have a length of 2.6From April to November, fixed fishing nets which extend
130m, a depth alongside of 7.5m, and a 5,000 dwt capacity. nearly 2 miles are laid off the E side of Mizu Shima.
Omori Quay has a length of 260m, a depth of 13m and can ac- 2.6Anchorage.—Small vessels can obtain temporary anchor-
commodate vessels up to 40,000 dwt. age on the E side of Nyudo Saki, sheltered from winds between
2.5Aspect.—The sandy coast from Nosiro Ko to Kitaura Ko, the S and W, off the village of Hatake, which lies about 0.5
about 18.5 miles SSW, has depths of 20m between 1 and 2 mile SSE of the point. A good anchorage, in 11 to 22m, mud
miles offshore, shoaling gradually shoreward. The coast for and sand, lies with Nyudo Saki bearing 298°, distant nearly 0.8
about 8 miles NNE of Kitaura Ko consists of crumbling black mile. The anchorage is difficult to reach due to fixed fishing
cliffs not exceeding 61m in height. Then for about 4 miles far- nets.
ther NNE a strip of level sand hills separates the reclaimed N
part of Hachiro Gato from the sea. Fixed fishing nets are laid in 2.7 The W side of Oga Hanto is bordered by many above-
depths of up to 20m. water rocks and is relatively steep-to, with depths of less than
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SE. The port is frequented by large tankers and lumber vessels.

Funakawa Ku, open E to SW, affords the best shelter between
Sado Shima and Tsugaru Kaikyo, when the Northwest Mon-
soon prevails. The waters of the inner harbor of Akita Ku are
safe in winds from any direction, but entry is difficult for medi-
um and large vessels in winter.
2.8The inner harbor of Akita Ku lies inside the former mouth of
Omono Kawa. The latter river enters the sea through a channel,
about 4 miles S of Akita Ku, constructed to divert the flow of
the river.
2.8Winds—Weather.—Typhoons strike this area in summer
and fall, and winter monsoons are violent. Typhoons, however,
pass more rapidly and the strong winds are of short duration;
whereas, winter monsoons frequently prevail for 3 or 4 days.
2.8The prevailing winds are ESE and SE from April to Decem-
ber, and NW and WNW in January and February. The mean
wind velocity ranges from about 10 knots in January to about 6
knots in August.
2.8Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Akita is 0.3m at
MHWS and 0.2m at MHWN.
2.8The flood tidal current off Akita Ku sets NNW; the ebb tidal
Nyudo Saki Light current sets SSE. Under the strong influence of the diurnal tide,
the tide often changes only once a day, with a velocity of less
than 0.5 knot.
30m no more than 0.5 mile offshore. 2.8After a heavy rain, an outgoing current, with a velocity of
Toga Ko, entered about 3 miles S of Nyudo Saki, provides
2.7 about 2 knots, may occur at the entrance to the inner harbor at
shelter for small vessels with local knowledge. Nebuto Shima, Akita Ku.
31m high, lies about 0.5 mile WNW of the N entrance point, 2.8Depths—Limitations.—At Akita Ku, there are dredged
and has the appearance of a peach from the N or S. Miya Shi- depths of 13m in the approach channel, from between the
ma, about 0.2 mile NW of the S entrance point, is 12.8m high heads of the N and S breakwaters to about 230m N of Old
and marked by a light; a flat rock, 7.3m high, lies close NW of South Breakwater. From this point to about 0.2 mile NE of the
Miya Shima. root of Old South Breakwater, a depth of 10.6m can be carried.
Kamoasa Wan, about 3 miles SSE of Toga Ko, provides tem-
2.7 2.8There are dredged depths of 12.8m alongside the S end of
porary shelter to small vessels from N to E winds; a rock, 5.2m the reclaimed land S of the N breakwater.
high, lies about 0.2 mile offshore near the head of the bay. 2.8The channel leading to Nakashima Quay has a dredged depth
Shioga Misaki (Shiose Saki) (39°51'N., 139°45'E.), the SW
2.7 of 11m.
extremity of Oga Hanto, is flat-topped, conspicuous, and 2.8There is a minimum depth of 19m in the channel to the Fu-
marked by a light. Hokake Shima, a rocky islet, 30m high, lies nakawa dolphin berth (39°51'N., 139°52'E.)
close E of Shioga Misaki; it resembles the sail of a local sailing 2.8The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
boat when viewed from the E or W. tled Akita-Funikawa Ko—Berthing Facilities.
Mikuri-jima consists of three rocks, about 1 mile E of Shioga
2.7 2.8Aspect.—Aka Ne, a rock with a depth of 2.6m, lies nearly 1
Misaki; the outermost rock is 1.8m high and marked by a bea- mile S of Minami Hirasawa (39°52'N., 139°51'E.). Aka Ne
con, which is illuminated from a light on Tateyama Zaki, about (39°51'N., 139°51'E.) is the S of several dangers which lie S of
0.5 mile NW. Tsubaki Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies close NE the oil refinery. These dangers, over which the sea breaks
of the latter point. during SW winds, are covered by the red sector of Uno Saki
Uno Saki, flat-topped, cultivated, and 32m high, lies about 3
2.7 Light. Aka Ne Nampo Lighted Buoy is moored 0.3 mile S of
miles E of Shioga Misaki; rocks, some above-water, extend Aka Ne.
about 0.2 mile SSE of the point. 2.8Several wind turbines exist within the port area; many are
Minami Hirasawa lies about 1 mile ENE of Uno Saki. Neno
2.7 conspicuous.
Saki, a crumbling cliff, 40m high, lies 0.3 mile farther NE. 2.8A power cable, with a vertical clearance of 9m, crosses Aki-
ta-Funagawa Ko in position 39°52'N, 139°51'E.
Akita-Funakawa Ko 2.8A lighted buoy is moored 0.2 mile NNE of Funakawa Break-
water Light, on the S side of shoal water.
World Port Index No. 61910 2.8The tank farm at Funakawa is reported (2011) conspicuous.
Two red and white chimneys, 101m and 189m high, stand at
2.8 Akita-Funakawa Ko (39°50'N., 140°00'E.), SE of the Akita paper mill and the power plant. Both are conspicuous
Oga Hanto, consists of two districts, Funakawa Ku (formally from sea.
Funakawa Ko) (39°53'N., 139°51'E.) (World Port Index No. 2.8Minawa-Hirasawa Breakwater extends 0.8 mile ESE and SE
61920) to the NW, and Akita Ku (formally Akita from a position 1.1 miles SW from the head of Funakawa
Ko)(39°45'N., 140°04'E.) (World Port Index No. 61910) to the Breakwater.
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Akita Sea Berth Light, 31m high, is situated close E of Mi-

2.8 which it is connected by a submarine cable.
nawa-Hirasawa Breakwater. A submersible oil boom is situat- Ne Shima, 0.3m high, lies between Aka Ne and the point.
2.8
ed at the berth; the berth is connected to the reclaimed land Numerous other rocky patches lie between Aka Ne and the
NW by a submarine oil pipeline. Lighted beacons are situated breakwater at Funakawa Ku.
183m NNW and 183m S of the sea berth light. A fog signal is
sounded from the S lighted beacon. 2.8A white five-story office block, situated 1.1 miles NW of
A conspicuous tower, 143m in height, stands W of the harbor
2.8 Funakawa Breakwater Light, is conspicuous.
office, in position 39°44'N., 149°04'E. A harbor for small vessels, having depths of 2 to 3m, and a
2.8
A wave recorder lies about 0.5 mile S of the sea berth to

2.8 timber basin, lie farther N along the coast.
Akita-Funakawa Ko—Berthing Facilities

Name Location Length Depth Vessel size
Akita Ku
No. 1 Quay Northnortheast of the for- 270m 13.0m 50,000 dwt
Outer Harbor -13m Quays
No. 2 Quay mer South Breakwater Light 260m 13.0m 40,000 dwt
Gaiko Pier 260m 12.0m —
North side of the mouth of
-10m No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Shinjo Kawa
-4.5m No. 1 Quay 60m 3.0-8.0m 700 dwt
Ohama South side of the mouth of
-4.5m No. 2 Quay 60m 8.0m 700 dwt
Shinjo Kawa (in order from
-10m No. 2 Quay N to S) 185m 9.5m 15,000 dwt
-10m No. 3 Quay 185m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 3 Quay 185m 9.0m 15,000 dwt
Nakashima No. 2 Quay 185m 8.0-9.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay 161m 7.0-8.0m 10,000 dwt
About 0.8 mile E of the
A Quay former South Breakwater 122m 6.5-8.0m 5,000 dwt
North Wharf Light (in order from N to S)
B Quay 155m 5.0-6.0m 5,000 dwt
C Quay 155m 4.5-5.5m 2,000 dwt
South Wharf
D Quay 90m 6.0m 2,000 dwt
Southeast of South Wharf—
Shimohama -5m Quay 345m 5.0m 1,000 dwt
D Quay
About 0.5 mile SSE of Ko-
Terauchi Wharf Quay 200m 7.0m 5,000 dwt
wan Godo Chosha
Southwest opposite shore of
-7.5m No. 1 Quay 130m 7.0m 5,000 dwt
the fish market
Immediately NW of -7.5m
-7.5m No. 2 Quay 130m 7.0m 5,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay
Mukaihama
-10m No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
West opposite shore of
-10m No. 2 Quay South Wharf—D Quay (in 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
order from S to N)
-10m No. 3 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Funakawa Ku
5,000 dwt Quay 260m 6.0-7.0m 5,000 dwt
South side of Public Wharf
7,000 dwt Quay 145m 6.5-7.0m 7,000 dwt
(in order from W to E)
15,000 dwt Quay 185m 8.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt
Akita Sea Berth 39°51.4'N, 139°51.6'E — 19.0m 180,000 dwt
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Oibana Saki (39°54'N., 139°54'E.), about 2.5 miles NE of Akita Ko—Course and Destination Signals
the oil refinery, is faced with a remarkable white cliff, 40m
high, from which the land rises to Kampu Zan, about 2.3 miles Signal AIS Symbol Meaning
NNW. Proceeding to facili-
The coast from Oibana Saki to Akita Ku, about 10 miles SE, Second Substi-
2.8
W ties on the W side of
consists of sandy beach free from dangers. It is backed by sand tute, Flag W
Kyu Omono Kawa
hills covered by grass and pine trees, inland of which arable
land stretches to the foothills of the distant mountains, where 2.8Contact Information.—The Akita Port Authority can be
Taihei San, the highest peak, reaches an altitude of 1,179m, contacted, as follows:
about 12.5 miles E of Akita Ku. 1. Telephone: 81-188-45-2021
2.8Three chimneys, the E and highest, with an elevation of 2. Facsimile: 81-188-45-2270
185m, are painted red and white and are conspicuous about 1.3 2.8Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage for Akita Funaka-
miles NE of the harbor entrance of Akita Ku. wa Ko is situated about 1.5 miles SE of the head of the break-
2.8Three radio towers of the Harbor Office are conspicuous water at Funakawa Ku.
about 1.3 miles ESE of the head of Old South Breakwater. 2.8Good anchorage can be taken in Funakawa Ku, in 8m, mud,
2.8Omori Yama, 124m high, lies close to the coast, about 6 with the head of the breakwater bearing 177°, distant about 0.3
miles S of the entrance to Akita Ku, and is surmounted by four mile.
TV towers, marked by red lights. 2.8Large vessels can obtain anchorage off Akita Ku, in 12.8m,
2.8Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended. fine sand, with the previously-described radio towers bearing
Pilots for Akita Ku board in position 39°47.5'N, 139°58.3'E and 100°, distant about 1.8 miles. Anchorage in greater depths can
are available during daylight hours only. Pilots are stationed at be taken farther offshore. Good anchorage for vessels under
Akita Ku and can be contacted on VHF channel 16. 1,000 gt can be taken, in 8m, with the head of Old South
2.8Pilotage for Funakawa Ku is not compulsory. The pilot Breakwater bearing 350°, distant about 0.2 mile.
boards in position 39°50.8'N, 139°54.0'E. 2.8Anchorage for vessels with dangerous cargo will be desig-
2.8A vessel underway within the port will be instructed by the nated in the outer harbor.
pilot to display certain flags of the International Code of sig- 2.8Directions.—Vessels bound for Funakawa Ku from the N
nals to indicate the section of the port it is proceeding. See ta- round Oga Hanto at a safe distance, then pass SE of the lighted
ble titled Akita Ko—Course and Destination Signals for a buoy moored S of Aka Ne, and E of the lighted buoy moored
list of these displays. SE of the breakwater head.
2.8Approaching Akita Ku from the N, from a position about 2
Akita Ko—Course and Destination Signals miles S of Shioga Misaki, steer a course of 100° for the three
Signal AIS Symbol Meaning chimneys of a power plant N of Akita. When a chimney, paint-
ed in red and white bands, and about 0.5 mile farther S, is
Proceeding to facili- sighted, steer for it.
ties N of Akita N Approaching Akita Ku from the S, steer for Kampu Zan,
Second Substi- 2.8
N breakwater light and bearing 000°, until a chimney of a power plant at Akitu Ku is
tute, Flag N
the Old N breakwa- sighted. Alter course E when the chimney is abeam.
ter 2.8Entry into Akita Ku is dangerous with prevailing NW winds.
Proceeding to facili- The end of the breakwater is difficult to see until close to it.
Second Substi- ties N of the Old N 2.8Caution.— An area prohibited to entry lies in the area S of
E the reclaimed land to the S of the refinery, extending 0.5 mile
tute, Flag E breakwater to shore
on a bearing of 099° inside the harbor limit. Reference should be made to the appro-
priate chart.
Second Substi- Proceeding to the JX Two large fish havens lie 2.5 miles and 4.5 miles W of the
E+N 2.8
tute, Flag E and N Pier entrance to Akita Ku.

Proceeding to facili- 2.8A submerged pipeline extends about 1 mile offshore from a
ties between Nakaji- position about 1.3 miles NW of Omori Yama; four framework
Second Substi- ma Quay and towers, marked by red lights, lie at the seaward end of the pipe-
E+C line.
tute, Flag E and C Shimohama Wharf
on the E side of Kyu
Omona Kawa Akita-Funakawa Ko to Sakata Ko
Proceeding to facili-
2.9 The coast between Akita-Funakawa Ko and Sakata
ties on the E side of
Second Substi- Ko, about 51 miles SSW, has depths of over 20m about 1.5
E+S Kyu Omona Kawa
tute, Flag E and S miles offshore.
and S of Terauchi
Matsuga Saki Light (39°30'N., 140°03'E.) is shown about
2.9
Wharf
15 miles S of Akita-Funakawa Ko.
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Matsuga Saki Light
2.9Honjo Ko (Honzyo Ko), about 7 miles farther S, lies in the

mouth of Koyoshi Kawa; the river is only accessible to small Honjo Ko Light
boats. Honjo Light is shown from a hexagonal tower, 11m
high, which stands 1 mile NNE of the river mouth. A light is tain, 2,236m high, is snow-capped, except in August and Sep-
also shown on the head of a breakwater on the N entrance point tember; its peak is often hidden by clouds. It can be seen for a
of the river. great distance, and appears to have two peaks when viewed
2.9Sasamori Yama, surmounted by a clump of trees, rises to an from the N and three peaks when viewed from S.
elevation of 550m about 7 miles E of Honjo Ko. Tobi Shima (39°12'N., 139°33'E.), a relatively flat-topped
2.10
2.9Hirasawa Ko, a small fishing harbor, sheltered by breakwa- island, lies about 15 miles WNW of Mi Saki. There are three
ters, lies about 6.5 miles SSW of Honjo Ko. Lights are shown hills of almost equal height; the S hill is 71m high to the tops of
on the heads of the E breakwater and of the jetty. the trees and Tobi Shima Light is shown from the N hill. The
2.9Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage, sheltered from winds shore of the island consists of beaches of sand and shingle,
between the NE and SSW, can be taken, in depths of 7.3 to fringed by drying rocks. The island is surrounded by rocky
10.1m, sand, about 0.5 mile offshore, abreast Hirasawa Ko. shoals, except off its SE side.
2.9Konoura Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies about 3.3 miles SW Oshaku Shima, 76m high, is the N and largest of a group of
of Hirasawa Ko. Konoura Ko Light is shown from a square rocks and islets about 1 mile W of the S extremity of Tobi Shima.
tower, 11m high. The group is almost joined to Tobi Shima by rocky shoals.
2.9The town of Kisakata, about 3 miles farther S, lies on Shi- A reef, with a depth of 8.2m, lies at the N end of foul ground
2.10
koshi Hana, a low, sparsely wooded headland, rising to a hill, extending about 0.8 mile N of Tobi Shima. Futamata Shima,
11m high at its NW end. Kisikata Ko lies between the NW and 5.6m high, and Okami Shima, 6.3m high, lie on this foul
SW extremities of the headland, and consists of a N and S cove ground, about 0.4 mile NNE and N, respectively, of the N end
for fishing vessels. A light is shown on the S end of the S of Tobi Shima. A rock, with a depth of 2.1m, lies about 0.2
breakwater. mile NE of Futamata Shima, and a rock, with a depth of 4.5m,
2.9Mi Saki (39°07'N., 139°52'E.), about 5.5 miles S of Shio- lies about 0.4 mile W of Okami Shima.
koshi Hana, is 106m high and densely wooded. Ugo Mi Saki Tobishima Hakuchi, the open bay on the SE side of Tobi Shi-
2.10
Light is shown from Mi Saki. It is the extremity of a spur ex- ma, has depths of over 20m about 0.2 to 0.25 mile offshore,
tending from Chokai San, about 8.5 miles E. and is sheltered from S to NW winds. Ebisumaisaki Hanto, a
2.9Aspect.—Two radio towers, both fitted with parabolic anten- small peninsula, forms the SW part of the bay; a fishing harbor,
nae, stand 0.15 mile and 1.5 miles E, respectively, of Mi Saki. formed by breakwaters, lies close NNW of the peninsula.
The W tower is reported conspicuous. Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be taken, in 35m, sand,
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with the E extremity of Ebisumaisaki Hanto bearing 219°, dis-

2.10 Chokai San (39°06'N., 140°04'E.), a conical moun- tant 0.35 mile. Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor
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closer in off the breakwaters of the fishing harbor.

Caution.—A large part of the bay consists of a rock bottom,
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covered with sand, which is not suitable for anchorage.
2.11 Ara Saki (39°04'N., 139°52'E.), about 3 miles S of

Mi Saki, is the N entrance point of Fukura Kawa, and is 19.5m
high and grassy. A light, mounted on a white tower, 8m in
height, is shown on the head of a small breakwater at the en-
trance point of the river.
The coast from the mouth of Fukura Kawa to Sakata Ko,
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about 9 miles SSW, consists of a straight, sandy beach, backed

by extensive undulating plains, with mountains rising about 13
miles inland.
Sakata Ko (38°56'N., 139°49'E.)

2.12 Sakata Ko, at the mouth of Mogami Gawa, is an im-

portant port for the distribution of rice, and the transshipment
of lumber. The downtown area of Sakata, a commercial and in-
dustrial city, lies E of the port; there are numerous chimneys in
and NW of the city.
The port consists of a S part, at the mouth of Mogami Gawa,
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and a N part, about 2 miles NNE. The S, or main harbor, is sep-

arated from the river by training walls; the head of this harbor
is connected to the river by a small lock. Breakwaters shelter
the entrance which is open NNW. The N part is a basin shel-
tered by Kitako North Breakwater extending SW from re-
claimed land, and another breakwater extending WNW from
Ugo Mi Saki Light the coast. A dredged approach channel leads to a berth in its
NE part.
Winds—Weather.—The winter monsoon frequently turns
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into a snow storm blowing for days. There are 140 to 150
stormy days per year, 60 per cent of which occur from Novem-
ber through March.
When a growing low pressure system originating in the sea
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of Japan moves to the Pacific Ocean across Honshu, the wind

may abruptly shift from the E through SE to W through NW,
causing a strong storm around Sakata Ko during the period
from March through May. Fog seldom forms, and even when it
does form, it usually lasts for only 4 or 5 hours.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Sakata is 0.3m at
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MHWS and MHWN.

Tidal currents attain a maximum velocity of 1 knot. A no-
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ticeable N coastal current develops when SW winds prevail

from the end of April through May.
Depths—Limitations.—The principal berthing facilities are
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described in the table titled Sakata Ko—Berthing Facilities.

Aspect.—Sakata Ko Light (38°57'N., 139°49'E.) is shown
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about 1.3 miles NE of the entrance to Sakata Ko (S part). A ra-

dio tower, 60m high, with a parabolic antenna, is conspicuous
about 2 miles SE of the above light.
A light is shown on the head of N breakwater. Near the head
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of the S breakwater a light is shown from a tower. Hiwa San, a

hill 32m high with a monument on its W part, is conspicuous
about 1.5 miles ESE of the above-mentioned harbor entrance.
Lighted buoys mark the entrance to the dredged channel in
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the N basin.
Tobi Shima Light The port administration is increasing the facilities available
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by constructing new berths and warehouses as part of the pub- 2. Draft, loa, gt, and speed.
lic port development. 3. Vessel owner details.
The anchorage has been extended to allow vessels over 7m
2.12 4. Port of departure and/or last port.
draft to berth. 5. ETA, reason for arrival, and intended berth.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots are available
2.12 6. Cargo type and amount.
and board in two locations. For vessels of 30,000 gt and over 7. Accidents during voyage or issued affecting naviga-
the pilot boards 2 miles W of the S breakwater. For vessels un- tion
der 30,000 the pilot boards 0.8 mile W of the S breakwater. It is Contact Information.—The Sakata Port Authority can be
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recommended that large vessels use a pilot when entering or contacted, as follows:
leaving port. 1. Telephone: 81-234-26-5634
Pilots are available at the quarantine anchorage from sunrise
2.12 2. Facsimile: 81-234-22-5216
to sunset, for vessels requiring pilot services and can be con- Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, with a radius of
2.12
tacted on VHF channels 12 and 16 (call sign: Sakata-ho-an) 0.27 mile, is centered about 1 mile NW of the head of North
The Combined Port Affairs Building is situated close S of Hi- Breakwater at Sakata Ko (S part). This is a poor anchorage due
wa San. to the continuous swell.
Regulations.—Vessels should send their ETA 24 hours in
2.12 Vessels usually berth, but when the sea is calm, good anchor-
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advance. When entering the port, vessels shall submit an entry age, sand bottom, can be obtained by 1,500 dwt vessels with
notification to Port Control. This message shall include the fol- drafts up to 4.6m inside the N breakwater of the S harbor.
lowing: In bad weather, shelter can be taken in Tobishima Hakuchi,
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1. Vessel’s name, call sign, type, nationality and registry. about 20 miles NW.
Sakata Ko—Berthing Facilities

Name Position Length Depth Vessel size
No. 1 Quay About 0.6 mile ESE of North Breakwater Light 330m 8.0m 10,000 dwt
Ohama
90m 1.7m 2,000 dwt
Wharf No. 2 Quay Immediately NE of Ohama Wharf—No. 1 Quay
305m 1.7m 700 dwt
Southeast opposite shore of Ohama Wharf—No. 1
No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Quay
West Wharf
No. 2 Quay Immediately NE of West Wharf—No. 1 Quay 53m 4.5m 700 dwt
-5.5m Quay Immediately W of West Wharf—No. 2 Quay 180m 3.5-4.0m 2,000 dwt
Shin Machi
Frontal area of the W part of Hiwa Yama 260m 6.0-7.0m 5,000 dwt
Quay
No. 1 Funa-
East Wharf 360m 4.5-5.5m 2,000 dwt
ba Cho Quay Immediately SE of Shin Machi Quay (in order from N
No. 2 Funa- to S)
195m 4.5m 700 dwt
ba Cho Quay
No. 1 Quay Immediately SE of East Wharf 140m 4.0m —
Suisan
Southwest opposite shore of Suisan Quay—No. 1 196m 5.5m —
Quay No. 2 Quay
Quay 180m 4.5m —
Sodeoka Wharf Quay Immediately NW of Suisan Quay—No. 2 Quay 390m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
About 0.3 mile NNE of Sakata
Takasago No. 2 Quay 280m 13.0m 50,000 dwt
Light
No. 1 Quay 270m 13.0m 50,000 dwt
Kominato South side shore of the head of the
No. 2 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Wharf port (in order from W to E)
No. 3 Quay Sakata-Kita Ko 185m 9.5m 15,000 dwt
Kominato Mooring Pillar East side of Kominato Wharf — 9.7m 15,000 dwt
No. 2 Quay 7.5m
Miyaumi East side shore of the head of the 130-
No. 3 Quay 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Wharf port (in order from S to N) 170m
No. 4 Quay 7.0m
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Caution.—Entry into the S harbor is difficult with large

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swells caused by prevailing W through NW winds.

A sizable area, specified for the setting of fish havens, has
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been established.
Sakata Ko—Old Port
Sakata Ko—Approaches
Sakata Ko Light
Sakata Ko to Niigata Ko
rary anchorage, sheltered from E through S winds, to vessels
2.13 The coast from Sakata Ko to Kamo Ko (38°46'N., with local knowledge. Hato Saki, the W entrance point of the
139°44'E.), about 10.5 miles SSW, consists of a straight, sandy bay, is marked by a light and bordered by shoals. Ryutoan Shi-
beach, backed by extensive undulating plains, with mountains ma, 3.7m high and marked by a light, lies nearly 0.5 mile W of
rising about 13 miles inland. Kamo Ko is a small inlet sheltered Hato Saki. The channel between the islet and the coast has
by breakwaters. Ara Saki, 22m high, the W entrance point of depths over 11m and is used by small local vessels.
Kamo Ko, is marked by a light. Three radio towers, marked by
red lights, are conspicuous on the summit of a hill, about 1 2.14 The coast from Obato Wan to the mouth of Miomote
mile E of Ara Saki. Kawa (38°14'N., 139°27'E.), about 28 miles SSW, is backed
An aero light is shown between 0800 and 1930, at an eleva-
2.13 by mountains and mainly rocky and steep-to, with some above-
tion of 52m, from a position 5 miles NE of Kamo Ko. A fish water rocks lying close inshore. A railway runs along this coast
haven is reported about 2 miles SW of the aero light. at a short distance inland.
A hill, 307m high, is conspicuous about 0.5 mile inland,
2.13 Two radio towers, marked by red obstruction lights, stand
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midway between Kamo Ko and Yura Ko, about 3.5 miles SW. about 4.5 miles SSW of Obato Wan. Atumi Take, 736m high
Aneji Guri, a rock awash and steep-to, lies about 0.4 mile off- and pointed, is conspicuous about 2 miles E of the N radio tow-
shore, about 1.3 miles SW of Ara Saki. It is easily identified as er.
the sea usually breaks on it. Nezugaseki, a small artificial harbor, lies about 8.5 miles
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Yura Ko (38°43'N., 139°41'E.), 3.5 miles NE of Hato Saki,

2.13 SSW of Obato Wan. Benton Shima, a dark rocky islet connect-
is a small fishing harbor protected by a breakwater, on the head ed to the SW side of the harbor by reclaimed land, is 45m high
of which a light is shown. Hakusan To, an islet rising to a coni- to the top of a radio tower on its summit, and shows up well
cal hill, is 70m high, and connected to the coast SE by a bridge. from the N or S. The islet is connected to the coast ESE by a
Kuraizumi Iwa, a rock, 4.6m high, lies nearly 0.5 mile W of breakwater; a light is shown from its SW end. A reef, with a
Hakusan To, off the harbor entrance. rock, 1.5m high, at its W end, extends about 0.1 mile W of
Obato Wan, about 3 miles SW of Yura Ko, provides tempo-
2.13 Benton Shima.
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Nezugaseki Light
Hato Saki Light
alongside.
Gas San rises to an elevation of 1,980m, about 22 miles E of
Nezugaseki Ko.
Hokotate Iwa, a steep-sided rock, 68m high, lies about 4.5
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miles SSW of Nezugaseki Ko.
2.15 Oshima Saki (38°23'N., 139°27'E.), about 6 miles

farther SSW, rises to a steep hillock. O Shima, a brown, rocky
islet, 11.9m high, lies off the point.
Budo Yama, 795m high, and Shimbo Dake, 852m high, are
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conspicuous about 4 miles E and 3.5 miles SE, respectively, of

Oshima Saki.
O-Asahi Dake (38°15'N., 139°56'E.) rises to an elevation of
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1,870m, about 22 miles E of the mouth of Miomote Kawa.

The coast from the mouth of Miomote Kawa (38°14'N.,
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139°27'E.) to Niigata Ko (East Harbor), about 18 miles SW,

consists of sandy beach, broken by rivers, and backed by hills
about 5 miles inland.
Senami Hakuchi, off the entrance to Miomote Kawa, provides
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good anchorage, in 5.5 to 9m, mud, within 0.5 mile offshore.

Iwafune Ko, a small port, lies about 3 miles farther SSW. Iwa-
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Ryutoan Shima Light fune Ko Light is shown about 0.4 mile N of the port, and a round
hill, 74m high, is conspicuous nearly 0.5 mile N of the port.
The harbor is sheltered N by a W breakwater and rocks ex-
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The harbor consists of a basin protected by the West Break-
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tending N from Benten Shima, and by an E breakwater extend- water, which extends 0.5 mile SW from the W side of the en-
ing SW from reclaimed land in the NE part of the harbor. The trance to Ishi Kawa. A light is shown from East Groyne, which
navigable channel between the heads of the breakwaters is extends WNW from the shore 0.2 mile S of Ishi Kawa en-
about 45m wide and open N. In winter, heavy seas penetrate trance.
the harbor and make entry difficult. A detached No. 2 West Breakwater extends 0.2 mile SW
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A detached breakwater protects the harbor entrance. The

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from a position 183m SW of West Breakwater and No. 2 East
general depths in the harbor are about 4.9m, with sandy bot- Groyne extends 0.25 mile WNW from the shore, 0.25 mile S of
tom, providing good anchorage. A pier, on the NE side of the East Groyne. A light is shown from its head. Other lights are
harbor, has a berth 145m long, with depths of 2.6 to 3.6m also shown from the head of West Breakwater and from both
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ends of No. 2 West Breakwater. Winds—Weather.—Northwesterly winds prevail during the

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Gagyu San, a round densely-wooded hill, 135m high and

2.15 winter in the vicinity of Niigata. From April through October,
isolated, lies about 3 miles NE of Iwafune Ko, and is conspicu- S winds are frequent, gradually shifting to W in November.
ous from the SW. The mean maximum velocity is about 10.5 knots in January,
Kosagi San, 966m high, rises about 10 miles ESE of Iwafune
2.15 and the mean minimum velocity is about 6 knots in July.
Ko. Washigasu Yama, 1,093m high, about 5 miles NNE of Kosagi Winter is cloudy and snowy, with monsoons. The monsoons
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San, has twin summits, one pointed and the other round. occur in 3 to 6 day cycles. From late winter to early spring,
Ninoji Dake (Ninozi Take) (37°54'N., 139°30'E.) rises to an
2.15 there are strong SW to W winds caused by a low originating in
elevation of 1,421m, about 15 miles ESE of Niigata Ko (East the South China Sea and developing in the Sea of Japan. The
Harbor). period from May to October is relatively calm, although a ty-
phoon may occur from July through December.
2.16 Awa Shima (38°27'N., 139°15'E.) lies about 10 miles
WNW of Oshima Saki. Koshiba Yama, 265m high, the summit
of the island, rises a little S of the center of the island; a light is
shown from Koshiba Yama. Detached reefs lie within 0.4 mile
of the W coast, but the E coast is almost clear of dangers.
Tori Saki, the NE end of the island, is 58m high. A reef, with
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a depth of 6.7m, lies about 0.5 mile N of Tori Saki, and Tode
Guri, with a depth of 1.8m, lies about 0.2 mile WSW of the
reef. Engaiyama, a rock 0.5m high, lies about 0.4 mile NW of
the N end of the island. Many rocks lie within 0.5 mile of the N
end of the island.
Hachiman Hana, the SW extremity of Awa Shima, is 75m
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high. It is bordered by foul ground; the outermost danger is a

reef, with a depth of 5.8m, about 0.4 mile SSW of the point.
Awashima Hakuchi is an open roadstead in the N part of the
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E side of Awa Shima; it is sheltered from W winds and is a bet-

ter anchorage than Tobishima Hakuchi. Okinohata Saki, an is-
let, 12.8m high, lies close offshore, about 1 mile SSW of Tori
Saki. Uchiura, about 0.5 mile farther SSW, is fronted by a fish-
ing harbor, sheltered by breakwaters, in the SW part of
Awashima Hakuchi.
Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be taken, in 14 to 21m,
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with Okinohata Saki bearing 354°, and with the N end of the
outer breakwater at Uchiura bearing about 255°. Small vessels
with local knowledge can anchor inside the line between the E Niigata Ko
end of Tori Saki and Okinohata Saki.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Niigata is 0.3m at
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Niigata Ko (37°55'N., 139°03'E.) MHWS, and 0.2m at MHWN.

The tidal currents at Niigata set NE-SW at a velocity of less
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World Port Index No. 61870 than 0.5 knot. The velocity is generally higher near the river
mouth, attaining a velocity of 1 knot; it attains a velocity of
2.17 Niigata Ko consists of two sections. Nishi Ku is locat- 1.75 knots at the surface, and 0.2 knot at 4 to 6m below the sur-
ed at the mouth of Shinano Gawa (Sinano Kawa) and Higashi face.
Ku, an artificial inlet, lies about 8 miles ESE. Breakwaters A current sets E from the end of the East Breakwater.
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shelter the entrances to both harbors. The city of Niigata is Depths—Limitations.—The channel to Niigata Ko inner
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built on either side of the mouth of Shinano Gawa; many facto- harbor is maintained to a least depth of 10.5m for a distance of
ries are situated on the E side of the river, and government and about 2.5 miles from the outer harbor.
business offices are situated on the W side. Agano Gawa enters The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
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the sea about 3 miles E of Nishi Ku. A light is shown from a tled Niigata Ko—Berthing Facilities.
round tower, 15.8m high, on the E side of the entrance to Aga- Aspect.—An oil production platform lies 14 miles NE from
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no Kawa. An area in which fishing nets are set is situated 1.75 Agano Kawa and is connected by a pipeline to the shore close
miles NE of the mouth of Agano Kawa. WSW of Higashi Ku.
Shinano Gawa is the largest river in Japan, and its basin is
2.17 A chimney, painted in red and white bands and marked by
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mostly flat plain, which has flooded regularly in the past. Nishi red obstruction lights, is conspicuous at an elevation of 208m,
Ku is subject to silting. Depths at the mouth of the river are about 0.8 mile ESE of the head of East Breakwater. A similar
subject to silting, due to the Northwest Monsoon and the flood chimney, with an elevation of 165m, lies about 0.2 mile farther
period. SW.
Several small breakwaters are constructed near the mouth of
2.17 Oil tanks are conspicuous on either side of the outer basin.
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Shinano Gawa. An oil-drilling platform, marked by lights, lies about 6.5

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miles WNW of the entrance to East Harbor. coast SW. East Breakwater No. 2 extends 0.4 mile NW from a
An aviation light at Niigata Airport, about 1 mile WSW of
2.17 position 0.75 mile NE of the root of East Breakwater No. 1.
the mouth of Agano Gawa (37°58'N., 139°08'E.), is visible for Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advisable for
a great distance. vessels berthing. Pilots are available in daylight hours only and
Agano Gawa Light and Matsuga Sakihama Light are shown
2.17 board in the following positions:
on the E side of the mouth of Agano Gawa. 1. For Nishi Ku—Position 37°57'57.6''N, 139°01'55.2''E
West Breakwater No. 1 projects 2 miles NNE from the N
2.17 and position 37°58'21.0'''N, 139°02'31.8''E.
corner of reclaimed land. A light is shown near the breakwater 2. For Higashi Ku—Position 38°02'12.0''N,
head. A detached breakwater lies close-to and parallel to the 139°14'18.0''E and position 38°00'40.8''N, 139°11'42.0''E.
Niigata Ko—Berthing Facilities

Nishi Ku and vicinity
Niigata LNG Jetty 460m 14.0m 65,000 dwt
North side About 0.5 mile SSW of Rinko 330m 6.6m 10,000 dwt
Yamanoshita Wharf
South side Light 260m 7.0-8.5m 5,000 dwt
Right bank of the mouth of
Tsusen Kawa Right Bank Quay 90m 5.5m 2,000 dwt
Tsusen Kawa
Left bank of the mouth of Tsu-
Tsusan Kawa Left Bank Quay 95m 4.5m 700 dwt
sen Kawa
330m 9.0-9.5m 10,000 dwt
North Wharf Southwest side (from N to S)
97m 6.0-9.5m 5,000 dwt
Northwest side of North
Oil Wharf 156m 9.5m 15,000 dwt
Wharf
East Wharf 231m 7.0m 5,000 dwt
North side 294m 9.0m 10,000 dwt
Central South side of North Wharf (in
Face 137m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Wharf this order from N to S)
South side 307m 7.0-8.0m 5,000 dwt
South Wharf 288m 4.0-7.0m 5,000 dwt
Wharf Quay East shore of Bandaijima 391m 5.5-7.0m 3,000 dwt
Oil Pier (from S to N) 30m 7.0m 2,000 dwt
Bandaijima No. 1 Berth Quay 193m 5.5-7.0m 6,000 dwt
Right bank of West shore of Bandaijima
No. 2 Berth Quay 193m 5.0-6.0m 6,000 dwt
Shinano Kawa (from N to S)
No. 3 Berth Quay 136m 2.5-5.5m 2,000 dwt
Higashi Ku and vicinity
Near the root of East Breakwa-
East No. 3 Pier 394m 13.0m 50,000 dwt
ter No. 1
About 0.35 mile S of the root
East No. 1 Pier 84m 13.0m 100,000 dwt
of East Breakwater No. 1
Central Wharf East Quay SSW of East No. 1 Pier 260m 13.0m 40,000 dwt
East shore of the head of the
East Wharf No. 1 Quay 280m 14.0m 40,000 dwt
port
No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
South Wharf Log South of East Wharf
No. 2 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
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Niigata Ko—Berthing Facilities

No. 1 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 2 Quay West shore of the head of the 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
West Wharf
No. 3 Quay port 350m 12.0m 30,000 dwt
No. 4 Quay 250m 12.0m 30,000 dwt
Central Wharf Center of the W shore 232m 12.0m 40,000 dwt
West No. 3 Pier 118m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Southeast of the root of West
West No. 2 Pier Breakwater (in this order from 135m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
S to N)
West No. 1 Pier 135m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Niigata Ko—Signals
Designation Day signal Night signal Meaning
Inbound vessels may enter. Out-
One white flashing every 2 bound vessels of 500 gt or more (in
Entering signal One black cone (point up)
seconds the case of oil tankers, 300 gt or
more) shall not leave but wait.
Outbound vessels may leave. In-
One red flash every 2 sec- bound vessels of 500 gt or more (in
Leaving signal One black square
onds the case of oil tankers, 300 gt or
more) shall wait outside Nishi Ku.
Inbound vessels of 500 gt or more
(in the case of oil tankers, 300 gt or
One red flash and one white
Free signal Two black cones, points together. more) shall wait outside Nishi Ku.
flash every 3 seconds
Outbound vessels of the same shall
not move but wait.
The combination of two black Three red flashes and three The traffic is prohibited except for
Prohibition signal cones (points together) and one red white flashes every 6 sec- vessels permitted by the Captain of
flag onds the Port
Niigata Ko—Course and Destination Signals Niigata Ko—Course and Destination Signals
Signal AIS Symbol Meaning Signal AIS Symbol Meaning
Proceeding at facili- Second Substi- Proceeding to facili-
Second Substi- ties of Nishi Ko, tute, Flag W and WR ties at Rinko Wharf
W
tute, Flag W Shinano Kawa W R in Nishi Ko.
bank.
Proceeding to facili-
Second Substi-
Proceeding to facili- E ties on E side of Hi-
Second Substi- tute, Flag E
ties at Bandaijima gashi Ko.
tute, Flag W and WB
Wharf of Nishi Ko,
B Proceeding to facili-
Shinano Ko E bank. Second Substi-
EW ties on W side of Hi-
tute, Flag EW
Proceeding to facili- gashi Ko.
Second Substi- ties at Nishi Ko, E of
tute, Flag W and WD the training wall A berthing master boards vessels berthing at the offshore
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D forming Shinano pipeline berth NE; the pilot remains on board during the ves-
Kawa E side. sel’s stay.
Proceeding to facili- Signals.—Vessel movements in Niigata Ko are controlled by
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Second Substi- ties at Nishi Ko signals shown from the signal station. The light signals are
tute, Flag W and WT along Tsusen Kawa shown day and night; by day, the alternative signal may be
T or Yamanoshita N used.
side Quay. The signal station, near the root of West Breakwater, dis-
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plays navigation, anchoring, berthing, and weather signals. with a cultivated valley between them. Viewed at a distance
Vessels should retain on board the most recent edition of Japan from the NE or SW, Sado Shima appears to be two islands. Sa-
Maritime Safety Laws and Regulations, obtainable through the do Shima is reported to be a good radar target at 18 miles.
Japanese Coast Guard. This publication should be kept as a ref- Kimpoku San (Kinpoku San) (38°06'N., 138°21'E.), 1,173m
erence for signal station communiques and their meanings, ap- high, lies about 16 miles SSW of Haziki Saki (Hajiki Sake), the
propriate signals, and other local or specific regulations. N extremity of the island, and is the highest peak in the NW
The Combined Port Affairs Building is situated near the foot
2.17 range. Ochi Yama, 646m high, about 2.5 miles NNW of
of Central Wharf. Konose Hana (37°55'N., 138°30'E.), is the highest peak in the
See table titled Niigata Ko—Signals for signals that are to
2.17 SE range.
be displayed by vessels entering, departing, as well as other op- Ryotu Wan, in the NE part of the island, and Mano Wan, in
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erations in the harbor. the SW part of the island, provide good shelter.
No movements of vessels are permitted in the harbor be-
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tween sunset and sunrise without special authorization from Sado Shima—East Side
the Captain of the Port.
Anchorage.—The Quarantine Anchorage, centered in posi-
2.17 2.19 Haziki Saki (38°20'N., 138°31'E.), the N extremity of
tion 37°58'04.8'N, 139°03'19.2''E, is WNW of Nishi Ku harbor Sado Shima, is marked by a light; foul ground extends about
entrance. Vessels waiting for a berth should anchor in an area 0.5 mile N of the point. Washizaki Ko, a small fishing harbor,
W of the breakwaters, in 20m or more, sand. The area E of the lies close S of the point.
breakwater should not be used as an anchorage. The holding A light is shown from Miyano Saki, about 7 miles farther S.
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ground off Niigata is bad, and there is a high risk of dragging

anchor in bad weather. Ryotu Wan
Attention should be made to the obstruction in position
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37°58'04.8''N, 139°03'24.0''E. 2.20 Ryotu Wan (Ryotsu Wan) is entered between Hime
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo are required to report their
2.17 Saki (38°05'N., 138°34'E.) and Wakino Misaki, about 6.5
anchorage positions to the harbormaster immediately. Vessels miles NW. Hime Saki, marked by a light, is bordered by above-
at anchor in the roadstead are required to maintain either a vi- water and sunken rocks extending about 0.2 mile offshore;
sual watch or a radio watch is to be set, with main engine on Ryuo Shima, 21m high, lies about 0.5 mile E of the point. The
standby. shores of the bay are obstructed by a large number of fish traps
Anchorage also can be taken, in about 30m, about 1 mile N
2.17 and fish farm installations extending up to 1 mile offshore;
of the entrance to Higashi Ku. these are unlit at night, poorly marked by day, and afford only
Vessels waiting to enter port in a heavy sea should be careful
2.17 weak radar responses.
not to drag their anchors, and should keep their engines on Ryotu Ko (38°05'N., 138°34'E.) (World Port Index No.
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standby. In weather, vessels should leave the anchorage early 61890) lies at the head of Ryotsu Wan, at the entrance to Kamo
and seek shelter in the lee of Sado Shima. Ko, a saltwater lagoon.
Directions.—Entry and departure routes at Nishi Ku are one
2.17 Ryotu Ko is protected by North Breakwater, which extends
2.20
way; vessels must enter quickly. Vessels should weigh anchor 0.35 mile SE from a position nearly 0.6 mile N of the entrance
for immediate entry as soon as the pilot boat is seen. to Kamo Ko, and by South Breakwater, which extends 0.8 mile
A vessel entering Nishi Ku in winter should approach from
2.17 SE from near the head of North Breakwater and from a white
the NNW of West Breakwater, remaining clear of the detached tower, 9m high, at the head of South Breakwater. A short de-
breakwater. With an approach from the NNE of West Breakwa- tached breakwater lies 100m E of the head of North Breakwa-
ter, strong NW winds and the river current may set the vessel ter; a light is shown from each.
toward East Breakwater and the shoal water on the E side of During strong NE winds, the swell penetrates the harbor.
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the entrance. Depths—Limitations.—Most of the harbor installations lie

2.20
Caution.—The harbor is subject to silting, and constant

2.17 on each side of the entrance to Kamo Ko, which is spanned by
dredging is necessary. The fairway has been dredged, but the three bridges.
depth is liable to change, and a pilot should be taken. Berths in the harbor are, as follows:
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A dangerous wreck exists about 4 miles NW of the W end of

2.17 1. North Wharf, close N of the entrance to Kamo Ko,
the airport. comprises Berth No. 1 and Berth No. 2, with depths from 3.6
to 5.4m alongside.
Sado Shima 2. South Wharf, the principal commercial wharf, close S
of the entrance to Kamo Ko, comprises Berth No. 2 to Berth
2.18 Sado Shima (Sado Shima) (38°00'N., 138°25'E.) lies No. 8, 49m to 200m in length, with depths of 3 to 7m.
W of Niigata Ko and is separated from the mainland by Sado Aspect.—The reclamation extends NE from the shore to
2.20
Kaikyo, a deep strait, with a least width of about 17 miles. The within 0.1 mile of South Breakwater. A light is shown on a
S and E sides of the island are comparatively steep-to and there short breakwater at the NE corner.
are no dangers beyond about 0.5 mile offshore. The W side is A tower, which marks the intake of a water pipeline, stands
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backed by eroded cliffs, and fringed by reefs extending up to 1 0.2 mile S of the S end of South Breakwater; a light is shown
mile offshore in places. from the tower.
Two ranges of mountains run parallel with and a short dis-
2.18 Conspicuous at the wharf off the S side of the entrance to
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tance from the SE and NW coasts of the island, respectively, Kamo Ko is a four-story yellow building, 21m high.
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A pier for tankers and several buoys lie about 2 miles N of

2.20 of Gakeno Hana.
the harbor. Daijoji Se, with a depth of 2.2m and marked by a beacon,
Anchorage.—Ryotu Ko provides safe anchorage, sheltered
2.20 lies on the N part of the above bank, about 0.8 mile NE of Gak-
from all winds except those between the N and E. Anchorage eno Hana.
can be taken, in about 20m, fine sand, in the area NNE to E of
the head of the breakwater, distant about 0.5 mile. Large ves- 2.22 The village of Sawane (38°00'N., 138°17'E.) lies near
sels can anchor, in depths of 25 to 45m, sand and shell, with the the shore farther N.
head of the breakwater bearing between 220° and 260°, distant The village of Kawaharada, about 4 miles NE of Daiga Ha-
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between 1 and 1.5 miles. Approaching the anchorage between na, has a white monument, a large factory, and a white chimney
these bearings will ensure clearing the fishing nets and other in the area.
obstructions. The red roof of a factory building lies in the village of Shim-
2.22
Vessels of medium size can anchor within 0.5 mile of the de-
2.20 machi, about 4 miles E of Daiga Hana. Shioyano Se, with a
tached breakwater light, between the bearings of 195° and least depth of 1.3m near its outer edge, extends about 0.8 mile
270°, in depths of 14 to 27m, fine sand, good holding ground. W of a point lying close SW of the village.
Lights are shown from Joga Hana and Konose Bana, about 4
2.20 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in the following plac-
2.22
and 10 miles SSW, respectively, of Hime Saki. A radio tower, es:

painted silver, with an altitude of 605m, stands on the summit 1. Off Futami Ko, in 10.1m, sand, E of the breakwater
of Ogami Yama, about 2 miles WNW of Konose Bana. head.
Akadomori Ko, a small port, protected by breakwaters, lies
2.20 2. Off Sawane, in 9.2m, sand, with the beacon on Daijoji
about 5 miles SW of Konose Bana. Good anchorage, sheltered Se bearing 305°, distant about 0.6 mile.
from NNW winds, can be taken, in 7m, fine sand, good holding 3. Off Kawarada, in 14 to 15m, sand, with the monument
ground, about 0.2 mile offshore. A fish haven is reported close at Kawaharada bearing 035°, distant about 0.8 mile.
NE of the port. 4. Off Shimmachi and N of Shioyani Se, in 11 to 11.9m,
Ogi Ko, about 7 miles farther WSW, is divided into two parts
2.20 sand, with the chimney at Shimmachi bearing 115°, distant
by a peninsula surmounted by Shiro Yama, a small hill. A about 0.7 mile.
breakwater extends SE from the peninsula; rocky reefs lie E of
the breakwater. The W part of the harbor is a fishing zone, and 2.23 Ao Shima, 10.1m high, lies about 0.7 mile WNW of
the E part is only available to small vessels with local knowl- Daiga Hana. Inakuziro Ko lies about 0.5 mile farther NW.
edge. Nagate Misaki, about 1.8 miles NW of Daiga Hana, is
2.23
marked by a light. The coast between Nagate Misaki and Kasu-

Sado Shima—West Side ga Saki, about 2.5 miles N, is bordered by dangers extending
up to 0.5 mile offshore. Shiro Shima, 11.9m high, lies about
2.21 Sawazaki Bana (Sawa Saki) (37°49'N., 138°13'E.), 0.5 mile N of Nagate Misaki.
the SW extremity of Sado Shima, is marked by a light. The Aikawa Wan, entered between Kasuga Saki and a point
2.23
coast for about 2.5 miles NE of Sawazaki Bana is bordered by about 1.5 miles NNW, is open W, has bad holding ground, and
rocks extending up to 0.4 mile offshore. is suited only for small vessels. Ichiri Shima, a black rock,
Mano Wan is entered between Tagirisu Bana, about 6 miles
2.21 2.6m high and marked by a light, lies on the N side of the en-
NE of Sawazaki Bana, and Daiga Hana, about 3.8 miles farther trance, about 1 mile N of Kasuga Saki. Gasa Guri, a rock with
NNW. Depths in the entrance to the bay are 40m, shoaling to- less than 2m, lies nearly 0.5 mile N of Ichiri Shima.
wards its head. The bottom is mostly sand. Mano Wan provides O Saki, about 4.5 miles NNE of Kasuga Saki, is marked by a
2.23
good anchorage in NE winds; during SW winds, heavy seas light; O Shima, an islet, 11m high, lies about 0.2 mile off the
run into the bay. point. Himezu Ko lies about 1 mile SSW of O Saki.
Daiga Hana (37°58'N., 138°15'E.), the NW entrance point
2.21 Nyu Saki (38°12'N., 138°20'E.), about 7 miles NNE of O
2.23
of Mano Wan, is marked by a light. Okinoe Guri, a pinnacle Saki, is marked by a light about 0.3 mile SE of the point. Takati
rock, with a depth of 2.5m, lies at the outer end of foul ground Ko lies about 0.7 mile E of the point. A fish haven is reported
extending about 0.5 mile SSW of the point. Futamata Iwa, two to lie about 1 mile N of the point.
rocks, the highest 17.1m high, lies on this foul ground, about Seki Misaki, about 5 miles NE of Nyu Saki, rises to an eleva-
0.3 mile SW of Daiga Hana. tion of 137m; a light is shown on its summit.
Futami Ko (Hutami Ko), about 0.8 mile NNE of Daiga Hana,
2.21 Ono-Kame Hana (38°19'N., 138°28'E.), about 5 miles far-
2.23
is sheltered by a breakwater extending E, and marked by a ther NE, rises precipitously to an elevation of 167m; from a
light. distance NE or SW, it appears as a detached rock.
Sawane Ko, situated in the NW corner of Mano Wan, 1.75
2.21 Foul ground extends up to 0.7 mile offshore between Ono-
2.23
miles N of Futami Ko, is a small harbor protected by a break- Kame Hana and Haziki Saki, about 2.5 miles ENE. Futat-
water. A light is shown from the breakwater head. sugame, an islet 67m high, lies close offshore, midway be-
A light is shown from the head of a breakwater, on the E side
2.21 tween the points. Todo Shima, 4.6m high, lies about 0.8 mile
of Mano Wan, 4 miles E of Daiga Hana. NE of the islet.
Gakeno Hana, a white cliff, 33m high, is conspicuous about
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1 mile farther N. A bank, with depths of less than 4.9m, ex- Niigata Ko to Naoetsu Ko
tends up to 0.8 mile W of Gakeno Hana. A detached breakwa-
ter, marked by a light at its E end, extends to about 0.7 mile E 2.24 The coast between Niigata Ko and Kakuda Misaki
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(37°47'N., 138°49'E.), about 15 miles SW, consists of sandy hama Wharf has been dredged to 10.1m, although depths in the
beach, backed by hills, about 30m high and covered with pine fairway may be unreliable. Depths of 5.6 to 11.1m lie along-
trees. Four Loran towers are conspicuous about 4 miles SW of side Nakahama Wharf. East Wharf, West Wharf, and Central
the entrance to Niigata Ko. A light is shown about 5.5 miles Wharf have alongside depths of 6 to 8m, 3 to 5.5m, and 4.3m,
SW of these towers. A submarine cable projecting NNE lies respectively.
about 1 mile SW of the light. The coast between Kashiwazaki Ko and Yoneyama Saki,
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Kakuda Misaki, marked by a light, is a spur of Kakuda Ya-

2.24 about 5 miles WSW, consists of steep cliffs of red clay; reefs
ma, 482m high and conical, about 1 mile ESE. The coast be- extend up to 0.3 mile offshore.
tween Kakuda Misaki and the mouth of Shin-Shinano Gawa,
about 8 miles SSW, is backed by mountains. Due to the large Yoneyama Saki (37°19'N., 138°26'E.) is conspicuous with
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quantities of silt which are brought down, the sea is discolored its dark, black, rocky cliff contrasting with the red cliffs NE. It
in the vicinity of the mouth of Shin-Shinano Gawa, and depths is a spur of Yone Yama, about 3 miles SE, which rises to an el-
are liable to change, especially in winter and when the river is evation of 993m, and is the highest peak in the vicinity.
in spate. Yahiko Yama, 586m high, lies about 5 miles SSW of Yoneyama Saki is a good radar target at 20 miles.
Kakuda Yama; it has two conical peaks, which appear as one The coast from Yoneyama Saki to Naoetsu Ko, about 12
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from the N. Mizo Ko, a fishing harbor, lies about 3 miles SSW miles SW, consists mainly of sandy beach, backed by sand
of Kakuda Saki. dunes about 30m high, with pine woods behind them in places.
Teradomari Ko, a small harbor, lies about 1.5 miles S of the
2.24 From seaward, this stretch of coast, which is steep-to except at
mouth of Shin-Shinano Gawa. A channel dredged to 4.9m either end, appears green in its upper part, and gray in its lower
leads from the harbor entrance to a cargo pier. part; the mountains in the background appear light blue.
The coast from Teradomari Ko to Shiiya Hana, about 11.5
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miles SW, is mostly sand and shingle beach, and is foul up to Naoetsu Ko (37°11'N., 138°15'E.)
nearly 0.5 mile offshore. Izumosaki Ko, a small fishing harbor,
lies about 7 miles SW of Teradomari Ko; a light is shown about World Port Index No. 61865
0.4 mile NW. A fish haven lies 2 miles NW of Izumosaski Ko.
Siiya Hana (Shiiya Hana) (37°29'N., 138°37'E.) is faced 2.26 Naoetsu Ko (Naoetu Ko) is a specified port situated
with a reddish cliff, and has a wooded summit; a light is shown close E of the mouth of Seki Kawa (Ara Kawa). Naoetu Ko is
from the point. A wooded summit, 357m high, is conspicuous protected by breakwaters. West Breakwater extends 0.3 mile
about 5 miles E of Siiya Hana, in a range of hills, which lie NNE from the E side of the mouth of the Seki Kawa, then 1.5
parallel to the coast. Reefs extend about 0.4 mile off Siiya Ha- miles NE. A light is shown from close to its head. A training
na. A tower, 87m high, painted in red and white bands and wall extends a short distance NNE from the W entrance point
marked by red obstruction lights, lies about 3 miles S of Siiya of the river. Another training wall extends 0.15 mile NNE from
Hana. a position 91m SW of the W entrance point of the river; a light
The coast between Siiya Hana and Kashiwazaki Ko, about 8
2.24 is shown from its head.
miles SSE, consists of sand and shingle beach, backed by Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Naoetu Ko is 0.3m at
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wooded hills, 120 to 150m high. MHWS and 0.2m at MHWN.

Depths—Limitations.—A detached breakwater extends
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2.25 Kashiwazaki Ko (37°22'N., 138°32'E.) is protected 0.25 mile seaward from near the shore 1 mile ENE of the har-
by West Breakwater extending NE then NNE, and by a groin bor entrance; a light is shown from its head.
extending NNW from the E side of the harbor. Kashiwazaki is East Breakwater, which is detached, extends 0.4 mile NE
2.26
a mining and industrial city. from a position 0.6 mile S of the head of West Breakwater; it is
The fairway from the harbor entrance to the N side of Naka-
2.25 marked by a light at each end.
Naoetsu Ko—Berthing Facilities

Southeast opposite shore of East Breakwa-
Kikenbutsu No. 3 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
ter
East Wharf No. 5 Quay Southwest of Kikenbutsu No. 3 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Dangerous Cargo No. 2 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Dangerous Cargo No. 1 Quay Southeast opposite shore of East Breakwa- 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 4 Quay ter (downward from NE to SW) 170m 10.0m 12,000 dwt
No. 3 Quay 185m 9.5-10.0m 15,000 dwt
East Wharf
No. 2 Quay South of East Wharf No. 3 Quay 240m 8.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay South of East Wharf No. 2 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
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Naoetsu Ko—Berthing Facilities

Mokuzai Quay Opposite shore of East Wharf No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Kosanhin Quay North of Lumber Quay 270m 13.0m 50,000 dwt
Central Wharf
No. 2 Quay North end of SW side of Central Wharf 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay South of Central Wharf No. 2 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 2 SE side of Central Wharf No. 1 Quay 60m 4.0m 700 dwt
Uchibo Wharf North
Quay Northeast of Uchibo Wharf North Quay
No. 3 120m 2.5m 700 dwt
No. 2
No. 5 60m 2.5m 700 dwt
Uchibo Wharf South No. 4 South opposite shore of Central Wharf No. 120m 3.0-3.5m 700 dwt
Quay No. 3 1 Quay (downward from E to W) 72m 4.5m 700 dwt
No. 1 170m 7.5m 6,000 dwt
Northwest of Uchibo Wharf South Quay
No. 1 174m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt
West Wharf No. 1
No. 2 North of West Wharf No. 1 185m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt
A LNG thermal power station has recently been built on the

2.26 A power plant chimney, with an elevation of 35m, lies about
2.26
reclaimed land at the E section of the port. LNG vessels of up 0.8 mile ENE of West Wharf; the power plant burns waste gas
to 70,000 dwt can be accommodated at the new terminal. and sometimes emits flames.
The harbor consists of two outer basins and an inner basin.
2.26 A radio tower, 71m high and painted red and white, stands
2.26
West Wharf, at the root of West Breakwater, forms the SW side on the roof of a building, 2 miles SSW of West Breakwater
of the W basin. Central Wharf, farther NE, separates the W ba- Light. The tower is marked by a red light.
sin from the E basin. East Wharf lies farther NE. Beacons, showing blue, white, and yellow lights, about 1.3
2.26
A light is shown on a short spur at the SW end of Central

2.26 miles SW of the mouth of Seki Kawa, mark a submarine cable
Wharf. landing; the lights can be seen from 8 miles offshore.
2.26 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but is available. the
2.26
tled Naoetsu Ko—Berthing Facilities. pilot boards near the quarantine anchorage and can be contact-
Aspect.—Five tanks stand near the root of West Breakwater.
2.26 ed on VHF channel 16. A tugboat or work boat is used as a pi-
Six aluminum silos, close S of West Wharf, at the root of W lot boat. Pilotage is available during daylight hours only.
breakwater, are conspicuous from a distance. An unloader is The harbor office is situated on the S side of the inner harbor.
2.26
conspicuous on the wharf.

Anchorage.—Large vessels anchor outside of West Breakwa-
2.26
ter. The quarantine anchorage, with a radius of about 0.4 mile, is

centered about 1.3 miles NW of the mouth of Seki Kawa; it has
depths of 15.7 to 25m, sand, good holding ground. Small vessels
can anchor, in a depth of about 9.2m, on the inner side of East
Breakwater. A fish haven lies 1 mile N of West Breakwater
Light.
Directions.—Naoetu Ko is entered between West Breakwa-
2.26
ter and the W end of East Breakwater. The head of West Break-
water should be given a wide berth.
Naoetsu Ko to Yama Wan

2.27 The coast between Naoetsu Ko and the mouth of
Hime Kawa, about 22 miles WSW, is low and backed by
densely-wooded mountains. Rocks lie up to 0.5 mile offshore
2.26 Naoetsu Ko from SE along this coast.
Mushiu Hana, about 2.8 miles WSW of Naoetu Ko, is bor-
2.27
There are numerous chimneys standing SE of the harbor.

2.26 dered by reefs, the outermost danger being Fufu Iwa, consist-
The highest chimney stands close E of the port and is 156m ing of two rocks, the N rock, 1.9m high, about 0.5 mile.
high. Another chimney, with an elevation of 123m and painted A radio tower, with an elevation of 300m and silver-colored,
2.27
in red and white bands, lies about 1 mile ESE of West Wharf. lies about 3.5 miles WSW of Naoetsu Ko.
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Torigakubi Saki (37°10'N., 138°06'E.), about 7.5 miles W

2.27 as the land rises gradually from it to the mountains inland, and
of Naoetu Ko, is marked by a light and rises to a hill, 314m it lies at the E end of the delta of Kurobe Kawa. A light is
high, about 1 mile SE. Nadachi, a small fishing harbor, lies on shown from the point and from the head of a breakwater close
the W side of the point. Me Guri, a rock with a depth of 1.5m, NW. An illuminated radio tower, with an elevation of 310m,
lies about 0.2 mile N of Torigakubi Saki. stands about 0.8 mile SSW of the point.
The mountains backing this coast are densely wooded and of
2.27 Okino Shima, 0.8m high, is the outermost of three rocks ex-
2.29
a uniform color. Clouds and fog occasionally cover parts of the tending nearly 0.5 mile N of Miyazaki Hana; a rock, drying
mountains in May and June, and white clouds hide the peaks in 0.3m, lies about 0.1 mile NNE of Okino Shima, and a depth of
summer; however, clouds and fog usually dissipate towards 5.5m lies about 137m farther NNE.
sunset. Hiuchi Yama (Hiuti Yama), 2,462m high, lying about The coast between Miyazaki Hana and Ikuji Hana, about 10
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15 miles S of Torigakubi Saki, with Myoko San and Yake Ya- miles WSW, is the delta of Kurobe Kawa. It is fringed with
ma, are the highest mountains in the area. beaches of shingle and scattered boulders, backed by villages
Caution is necessary to avoid fishing nets which are laid up
2.27 and pine woods, with cultivated land behind. Kurobe Kawa has
to 2 and 3 miles offshore between Torigakubi Saki and Ikuji a shifting bar, on which the sea breaks with onshore winds; it is
Hana, the E entrance point of Toyama Wan. accessible to boats only in good weather.
Tsutsuishi Ko and Nou Ko (No Ko) are small fishing har-
2.27
bors, about 3 and 6 miles SW, respectively, of Torigakubi Saki. Toyama Wan
2.28 Himekawa Ko (37°02'N., 137°51'E.) (World Port In- 2.30 Toyama Wan is entered between Ikuji Hana (Ikuzi
dex No. 61862), protected by breakwaters, lies about 0.4 mile Hana) (36°54'N., 137°25'E.) and Otomari Hana, about 17.5
E of the mouth of Hime Kawa, and is a local port. A shingle miles WNW. The bay lies SE of Noto Hanto, a large peninsula.
bar obstructs the mouth of Hime Kawa and can only be crossed Fushiki-Toyama Ku occupies most of the S shore of the bay.
by small vessels in good weather. The depth in the channel is The coast of the bay east of Fushiki (Husiki) (36°47'N.,
2.30
9m; the draft limitation is 8.2m. 137°04'E.) consists of sand and pebble beach, deepening rapid-
2.28 ly to depths of 100 to 200m, about 1 mile to 2 miles offshore.
described in the table titled Himekawa Ko—Berthing Facili- Several rapid rivers flow into the bay along this coast. There
ties. are sand bars at the mouths of these rivers, but in their ap-
Pilotage.—Pilots are available from Naoetsu and Niigata up-
2.28 proaches there are deep submarine gullies. The positions of
on request. The pilot will board at the harbor entrance. Vessels these gullies can be identified by the deep blue color of the sea,
may berth during daylight hours only. No tugs are stationed at except when the rivers are in flood, when the sea becomes
the port. muddy; the muddy water extends up to 8 miles offshore when
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken about 0.5 mile NNE
2.28 the rivers are in flood and the deeps may not be easily detected.
of the E breakwater light, in depths of 22 to 23.8m. There are suitable depths for anchoring on both sides of the
deep gullies.
2.29 The coast between the mouth of Hime Kawa and Mi- Many fixed fishing nets lie within depths of 200m in the bay.
2.30
yazaki, about 12 miles WSW, is low, steep-to, and backed by Vessels planning to stop at various ports in the bay should first
mountains. Kurohime Yama, conical and rising to an elevation proceed out beyond the area of fishing nets and turn toward
of 1,222m, is somewhat conspicuous about 4.5 miles SW of the shore only after arriving directly off the next port. The water
mouth of Hime Kawa. may turn yellow in spring during the thaw and make it difficult
Miyazaki Hana (36°58'N., 137°35'E.) is easily recognized,
2.29 to see the fishing net buoys.
Himekawa Ko—Berthing Facilities

East Wharf Quay About 100m SSE of the root of East Breakwater 60m 3.5m 700 dwt
South Wharf South side of the basin 90m 7.5m 2,000 dwt
No. 5 Quay 165m 9.0m 10,000 dwt
East side of the basin (numbered from N to S)
No. 4 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Central Wharf No. 3 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 2 Quay West side of the basin (numbered from N to S) 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 2 Quay Northwest of Central Wharf No. 1 Quay 130m 10.0m 5,000 dwt
West Wharf
No. 1 Quay West of West Wharf No. 2 Quay 90m 10.0m 2,000 dwt
North Wharf No. 1 Pier North opposite shore of West Wharf No. 2 Quay 38m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
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East of Fushiki there are numerous towns and villages separat-

2.30 ato), and Takaoka. The town of Higashi-Iwase lies on the E
ed by stretches of pine forests; there are also many small fishing side of Toyama Ku, and is connected by a barge canal to the
ports. The coast is backed by fertile land extending some dis- city of Toyama.
tance inland. From the middle of the bay entrance, undulating Winds—Weather.—The weather is typical of the NW side
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mountain ranges appear to border the bay entrance. of Honshu, with 25 rainy days per month from December
A light is shown on Ikuji Hana.
2.30 through February. The winter monsoons are somewhat weak-
Four chimneys of a power plant are conspicuous nearly 0.5 ened by the protection of Noto Hanto.
mile WSW of the mouth of Jinzu Gawa (36°45'N., At Fushiki, the prevailing winds are SW from October to
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137°13'E.); the chimneys are 162m high, painted in red and March; they diminish somewhat in April and May. In June,
white horizontal bands, and marked by red lights. A chimney, winds between the N and NE prevail. From July to September,
102m high, also painted in red and white horizontal bands and SW winds are dominant, with a lesser number from the NE.
marked by red lights, is conspicuous about 0.2 mile farther The average wind speed is about 5.3 knots. Land and sea
WSW. A chimney, 75m high, painted in red and white bands breezes are prominent, especially in the summer.
and marked by red lights, is conspicuous about 1 mile ESE of Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Fushiki is 0.3m at
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the entrance to Toyama Ku. MHWS, and 0.2m at MHWN.

Shiro Yama (Siro Yama), a hill, 145m high, is conspicuous
2.30 Heavy swells penetrate Fushiki-Toyama with strong N and
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nearly 5 miles SW of the mouth of Jinzu Gawa. NE winds; it is very calm with winds from other directions.
Numerous chimneys surround Shimminato Ku, some exhib-
2.30 In winter on a fairly calm day, a sudden onset of high waves,
2.31
iting red obstruction lights. The highest are two chimneys of a with heights of 3.1 to 4.9m and intervals of 10 to 12 seconds,
power plant, about 1.3 miles SSE of the head of E breakwater; has occurred, and continuing for over a half day, caused dam-
the chimneys have elevations of 223 and 163m. age along the coast at the head of Toyama Wan. These waves
The chimney of a steel plant is conspicuous about 0.5 mile
2.30 often appear after a low pressure system passes from W to E in
SSW of the entrance to Fushiki Ku; the chimney is 25m high, the N part of the Sea of Japan (or S of Sakhalin), or moves N
and belches white and black smoke. along the S coast of the Japanese islands. The phenomenon
Numerous oil tanks stand on the reclaimed land between the
2.30 takes place because even after a low pressure system passes
mouth of Oyabe Gawa and the root of the E breakwater at through and Toyama Wan is no longer in the area of strong
Kokubu Ko, about 0.5 mile NW. winds, it is affected by the aftermath in the form of storm
Hachibuse Yama, 211m high and surmounted by a Buddhist swells, which are amplified as they near the head of the bay,
shrine, lies about 1.5 miles W of Fushiki. Futagami Yama due to the topography of the bay bottom and by the cur-rents in
(Hutagami Yama), 273m high, lies about 0.5 mile farther SW. the area.
Iwasakino Hana, a conspicuous headland, is located on the
2.30 Depths—Limitations.—Banks, with depths of less than
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coast NE of Hachibuse Yama; a light is shown nearly 0.5 mile 10m, separated by a deep submarine gully, lie on each side of
SE of the headland. the harbor entrance.
Sekido San, 565m high and cone-shaped, is very conspicu-
2.30 An offshore pipeline berth, consisting of a large lighted
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ous about 4 miles W of Otomari Hanto, and is the highest mooring buoy, painted in red and white stripes, is moored
mountain on the W side of Toyama Wan. about 1.5 miles N of the entrance to Toyama Ku; it can accom-
Lighted buoys mark Kokubo Passage, Fushiki Passage,
2.30 modate tankers up to 200,000 dwt in a depth of 27.1m.
Shimminato Passage, and the W side of Toyama Passage.
Kurobe Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies about 0.5 mile SE of
2.30 Shinminato Ku (Sinminato Ku), the entrance channel, shel-
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Ikuji Hana. Kyoden Ko, another small fishing harbor, lies tered by breakwaters, has dredged depths of 11.9 to 12.8m. The
about 2.5 miles farther S. port is used principally by large timber ships.
Uozo Ko, a small local port, lies about 2 miles SSW of Koy-
2.30 A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 45m, crosses the chan-
2.31
den Ko; its auxiliary port lies about 0.5 mile farther S. nel inside the breakwaters, leading to Fushiki-Toyama Ko and
Namerikawa Ko and Mizuhashi Ko, small fishing harbors,
2.30 Shinminato Ku.
lie about 3.5 and 6 miles SW, respectively, of Uozu Ko. The largest drydock at Toyama Ku has a length of 192m, a
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width of 34.1m, and a depth of 7.9m; it can accommodate ves-

Fushiki-Toyama Ku (36°46'N., 137°08'E.) sels up to 48,000 dwt.
Continuous dredging is necessary to maintain depths in the
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World Port Index No. 61850 harbor due to silting and the sediment discharged by the pulp
mill. Depths of up to 3m less than charted are reported (2007).
2.31 Fushiki-Toyama Ku, one of the most important trad- Depths should be obtained from the port authorities prior to ar-
ing and industrial ports on the NW side of Honshu, consists of rival.
an outer harbor and an inner harbor. Four passages (Toyama, The principal berthing facilities are in the table titled Fushi-
2.31
Shimminato, Fushiki, and Kokubo) lead through the outer har- ki-Toyama Ku—Berthing Facilities.
bor. The inner harbor consists of Toyama Ku, close E of the Aspect.—The harbor consists of four interconnecting basins.
2.31
mouth of Jinzu Gawa (Zinzu Kawa); Shinminato Ku, about 5 Lights are shown from octagonal towers, 10m high, at the head
miles W; Fushiku Ku, about 2.5 miles farther WNW, in the of West Breakwater, and at each end of East Breakwater. A
mouth of Oyabe Kawa; and the fishing harbors of Shimminato, light, 0.35 mile E of East Breakwater, marks the W end of a
and Kokubu Ku, lying E and W, respectively, of Fushiki Ku. breakwater and complex of jetties and quays extending from
The harbor fronts the cities of Toyama, Shimminato (Sinmin- Shimanto Ku.
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A light is shown from the end of a spur which extends 91m

2.31 in the vicinity of the harbor.
W from the root of East Breakwater. Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots are available
2.31
Several chimneys, some marked by obstruction lights, stand

2.31 and should be used by vessels without local knowledge.
Fushiki-Toyama Ku—Berthing Facilities

Fushiki Ku
No. 1-2 Quays 310m 8.0m 10,000 dwt
Left bank of Oyabe Kawa (numerical order from
Left Bank No. 3-4 Quays 370m 8.0m 15,000 dwt
the mouth to upstream)
No. 5 Quay 90m 4.5m 1,000 dwt
No. 1-2 Quays 440m 5.0m 5,000 dwt
Right Bank Right bank of Oyabe Kawa (numerical order from
No. 3-4 Quays 370m 6.5-7.5m 15,000 dwt
the mouth to upstream)
No. 5 Quay 130m 4.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay Southwest opposite shore of North Breakwater 130m 6.5m 5,000 dwt
Manyo
No. 2 Quay West of Manyo No. 1 Quay 190m 9.5m 15,000 dwt
Shinminato Ko
No. 1 Quay 280m 14.0m 50,000 dwt
No. 2-4 Quays South side of the Nishi-Suiro (numbered from E 555m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Public Wharf
No. 5-6 Quays to W) 260m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 7-8 Quays 120m 4.0m 700 dwt
280m 13.0m 30,000 dwt
North No. 1 Quay North opposite shore of Public Wharf No. 6 Quay
185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
(numbered from E to W)
North Wharf 60m 5.5m 700 dwt
Minami-Suiro Pier South side of the E end of No. 1 Quay 36m 6.0m 3,000 dwt
East No. 1-2 Quays South shore of the dead end of Higashi-Suiro 370m 8.0-8.5m 15,000 dwt
Kaio Quay The opposite shore of Kaiwomaru Park 220m 7.5m 15,000 dwt
Toyama Ko
No. 10 Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 2 Quay From the root of East Breakwater (No. 10 Quay is 185m 9.5-10.0m 15,000 dwt
East side the northernmost; the others are numbered from N
No. 3 Quay to S) 185m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 4 Quay 160m 9.0m 10,000 dwt
No. 5 Quay 180m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 6 Quay 90m 5.0m 3,000 dwt
No. 7 Quay The area projecting to the E (numbered from S to 130m 6.5m 5,000 dwt
No. 8 Quay N) 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 9 Quay West side 90m < 5.0m 1,000 dwt
No. 1 Dolphin North of No. 9 Quay 21m 4.5m 1,000 dwt
No. 2 Dolphin About 0.15 mile N of No. 1 Dolphin 12m 8.0m 3,000 dwt
No. 3 Dolphin The root of West Breakwater 21m 5.0m 1,000 dwt
Nihonkai Sekiyu SBM — 340m 27.0m 268,893 dwt
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Pilots for Toyama Ku board approximately 1 mile NNE of

2.31 paragraph 2.34.
Toyama Ku East Breakwater Light. Pilots for Shimminato Ku
and Fushiki Ku board about 2.5 miles NE of Manyo North Nanao Wan
Detached Breakwater Light.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in suitable depths,
2.31 2.34 Nanao Wan, on the E side of Noto Hanto, is entered
mud bottom, off Toyama Ku, with offshore winds; however, between Kannon Zaki and Ebisu Zaki (Okinami Hana)
caution is required when anchoring to avoid the fishing nets (37°11'N., 137°01'E.), about 6 miles N. Noto-jima, occupying
and the submarine gullies. The quarantine anchorage lies about the center of the large bay, divides it into three parts, Nana-
0.5 mile NE of the harbor entrance. ohoku Wan (Kita Wan), Nanao-nan Wan (Minami Wan), and
North winds raise a heavy swell in the outer harbor.
2.31 Nanao-sei Wan (Nishi Wan), on the N, S, and SW sides, re-
Good anchorage can be taken N of the front range light at
2.31 spectively, of the island. Nanao-hoku Wan provides good an-
Fushiki Ku, and W of Fushiki Passage, in 7.9 to 11.9m, fine chorage for large vessels. Nanao Ko lies in the S part of Nanao-
sand, from 0.5 to 1 mile off the coast, near the quarantine an- nan Wan; its harbor occupies the major part of it. Nanao-sei
chorage. The area E of Fushiki Passage does not afford anchor- Wan provides safe anchorage for small vessels; however, there
age due to fishing nets and the deep submarine gully. are fish havens in the bay, and Nisi Guri, a reef with a depth of
Directions.—In the approach to Fushiku Ku, Hachibuse Ya-
2.31 2.6m, lies in the SE part of Nanao-sei Wan.
ma and Futagama Yama are good marks until the range lights Aspect.—Kannon Zaki, the S entrance point, is wooded, ris-
2.34
can be made out, when they should be kept in line bearing 201° es to an elevation of 28m, and is marked by a light.
through Fushiki Passage, to clear the fishing nets. When about Futago Yama, 182m high, is very conspicuous about 3 miles
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0.5 mile from the front range light, course should be altered as NW of Ebisu Zaki; from the E, one summit is visible, but from
appropriate to enter the harbor. Currents in the inner harbor the S, two summits are visible.
may attain velocities of 3 to 4 knots when the river is flooded Maru Yama, a rounded hill, 67m high, surmounts a peninsu-
2.34
or during the spring thaw. la, nearly 1.5 miles SW of Ebisu Zaki.
Fixed fishing nets lie on both sides of all passages.
2.31 Besshoga Take (Beesho Take) (37°11'N., 136°51'E.), 358m
2.34
Toyama Ku is entered on a heading of 180°, steering for the

2.31 high, is conspicuous about 2 miles W of the head of Nanao-
center of E and W breakwaters, care being taken to avoid being hoku Wan. Mushaga Mine, 304m high, is conspicuous about 4
set by the river current. miles farther SW.
2.32 Fushiku Ku is situated in the mouth of Oyabe Kawa. Nanao-Nan Wan

Short breakwaters extend from each side of the entrance; lights
are shown from the head of the W breakwater and from the E 2.35 Ko-Guchi Seto (Koguchi Seto), the entrance to Nan-
head of the E breakwater, which is T-shaped. ao-nan Wan, is entered between Kannon Zaki and Matsu Hana,
A detached breakwater, 0.15 mile long, lies on a NW-SE ax-
2.32 about 1 mile NNW. A directional light showing a white sector
is, 0.6 mile NNE of the W breakwater; a light is shown from stands 1.5 miles WSW of Matsu Hana. Lighted buoys mark the
each end. entrance channel. Three television towers are conspicuous near
Himi Ko (36°52'N., 137°00'E.), a small fishing harbor, lies
2.32 the summit of Yomurazuka Yama, about 1.3 miles N of Miya
about 5.5 miles NW of Fushiki Ku. Kara Shima, an islet, Saki.
11.9m high and marked by a light, lies about 0.2 mile E of the Kannon Zaki is bordered by foul ground. Me Guri, lying in a
2.35
head of the N breakwater at Himi Ko; rocks, awash and sunk- N-S direction, has a least depth of 1.3m at its N end, about 0.8
en, extend about 0.2 mile NE and SE of the islet. mile E of the point. A detached 4.3m patch lies about 1.3 miles
Fixed fishing nets are in the vicinity of Kara Shima, and ex-
2.32 SE of the point. Depths of 8.7m lie about 1 mile ESE of Kan-
tend up to 2.8 miles E of the islet. non Zaki.
Yabuto Ko, Ettyu Tomari Ko, and Unami Ko, small fishing
2.32 Sohama Dashi, with a least depth of 3.8m, extends to about
2.35
harbors, lie about 1.5, 2, and 3 miles NNE, respectively, of Ka- 0.5 mile NNW of Kannon Zaki. Morita Guri, with a least depth
ra Shima. of 1.1m, lies on the S side of the fairway, about 0.8 mile farther
Mera Ko, a small fishing harbor marked by a light, lies about
2.32 W, and about 0.4 mile offshore.
1 mile SW of Otomari Hana. About 2 miles SSW, another light O Guri, with a least depth of 3.7m, lies about 0.7 mile ENE
2.35
is shown at the point. Abu Shima, an islet, 12.8m high, lies of Matsu Hana, and is the outermost danger on the N side of
about 0.5 mile offshore, about 1 mile S of Mera Ko. the entrance. Naga Guri, with a least depth of 4.2m, lies about
0.3 mile E of Matsu Hana. Shichiko Sho fringes the N shore of
Toyama Wan to Nanao Wan Ko-Guchi Seto, and extends up to 0.1 mile offshore, with a
depth of 3.6m at the shallowest outer end.
2.33 Sasanami Saki (36°59'N., 137°03'E.), on which Suzuki Sho (Suzuki Guri), with depths of less than 4.9m, ex-
2.35
stands the village of Kurosaki, lies about 1.5 miles N of Otom- tends about 0.4 mile SW of Koizumi Saki; a lighted buoy
ari Hana. A spit, with depths of 4.8m, extends from the coastal marks its SW side. Depths of less than 10.1m extend nearly 0.5
bank, about 1.3 miles N of Sasanami Hana. mile SW of Koizumi Saki.
The small harbors of Iori Ko and Enotomari Ko lie about 2.5
2.33 Shin Saki lies about 0.5 mile SE of Koizumi Saki, and has
2.35
and 4.5 miles N, respectively, of Sasanami Hana. depths of less than 5.5m extending about 0.2 mile N and W of
The dangers E and SE of Kannon Zaki (37°06'N.,
2.33 the point.
137°04'E.) will be described with Nanao Wan beginning in Tera-jima, an islet 29m high, lies about 1.5 miles WSW of
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Koizumi Saki. Kamiya Dashi, with a depth of 5.2m, lies about pilot 1 hour before berthing on VHF channel 16. Pilots board 2
0.5 mile S of Tera Shima. miles from Harbor Entrance Lighted Buoy No. 1 on a line
Asa Guri, with a least depth of 3.7m and marked N by a
2.35 bearing about 259° from Kojin Hang Directional Light. The
lighted buoy, lies on the S side of the fairway, about 1 mile SE Combined Port Affairs Building is situated near the root of
of Miya Saki. Wharf No. 1.
O Se, with a least depth of 3.7m, lies about 0.7 mile S of Miya
2.35 Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, centered about 0.5
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Saki; a lighted buoy is moored about 0.3 mile W of the shoal. mile E of Miya Saki, has a depth of about 17.1m, sand, and is
Waka Dashi, with a least depth of 4.9m, lies about 1 mile S
2.35 sheltered from NW winds.
of Miya Saki, and is marked W by a lighted buoy. Good anchorage can be taken, in a depth of about 7.9m,
2.36
Is Saki, the S entrance point of Nanao-se Wan, lies about 1.8

2.35 sand, good holding ground, between Waka Dashi and Wharf
miles WSW of Miya Saki. No. 1.
Me Shima, an islet 3.4m high, lies in the SE part of Nanao-
2.35 Directions.—Vessels should approach Ko Guchi Seto, re-
2.36
nan Wan, about 2 miles S of Tera Shima; it lies near the W end maining at least 3 miles off the E coast of Noto Hanto to avoid
of a bank with depths of less than 4.9m. fixed fishing nets.
Nanao Ko (37°03'N., 136°59'E.) Vessels bound W of Wharf No. 1 enter Ko-Guchi Seto on the
2.36
entrance range. When the W extremity of Shin Saki bears 200°,

World Port Index No. 61840 alter course to 233°, passing SE of Suzuki Sho. When the sum-
mit of Tera Shima bears 336°, the N extremity of Is Saki
2.36 Nanao Ko occupies the major part of Nanaonan Wan; should be steered for, bearing 259°, passing between Kamiya
although there are a number of reefs, it provides good anchor- Dashi and Asa Guri. After rounding the lighted buoy moored
age for large vessels. Extensive reclamation have been under- W of O Se, alter course S, passing W of the lighted buoy mark-
taken about 0.7 mile NE of Ota Wharf. The port is divided into ing Waka Dashi, then proceed to the anchorage.
three sections. Vessels bound for Bussein Wharf proceed as directed above,
2.36
Winds—Weather.—There are few clear days throughout

2.36 and after passing between Kamiya Dashi and Asa Guri, alter
the year, and in January and February it rains or snows almost course SSE, passing well W of Asa Guri and E of Me Shima,
every day. The air temperature seldom drops below -5°C, even then proceed to Bussein Wharf.
during the winter. The winter monsoons have little effect on the
port, which is sheltered by Noto Hanto and Noto-jima. Fog Nanao-Hoku Wan
tends to form in spring and fall when there is no wind, but it
dissipates quickly. 2.37 O-Guchi Seto (Okuchi Seto), the entrance to Nanao-
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Nanao is 0.3m at
2.36 hoku Wan, has its least width between Bagaura Saki
MHWS, and 0.2m at MHWN. (37°10'N., 137°02'E.) and Hiuchi Saki (Hechiwa Saki), about
The flood tidal current sets W and the ebb tidal current sets E
2.36 1.3 miles NNW. Maru Yama lies about 0.5 mile NE off Hiuchi
in Ko-Guchi Seto, with maximum velocities of 0.3 knot about Saki. Ebisu Zaki lies about 1.5 miles farther NE. The fishing
3 hours after lower HW. harbors of Enome Ko and Bagaura Ko lie about 1 mile SE and
Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation in the channel
2.36 close W, respectively, of Bagaura Saki.
is 9.8m. Anchorage.—Nanao-hoku Wan affords anchorage to large
2.37
Bridgestone Company Liquefied Gas Pier, a T-head pier with

2.36 vessels, in 20 to 40m, as convenient. Small vessels, with local
dolphins, lies about 0.4 mile SW of Shin Saki and can accom- knowledge, can obtain sheltered anchorage in the coves and in-
modate 60,000 gt vessels in a depth of 14m. Small tankers are lets of the bay according to the direction of the wind.
accommodated at Kyoritsy Jetty, with a depth alongside of Anamizu Iri affords anchorage to small vessels, in depths of
2.37
6.2m. 11 or 12.8m, mud. Nakai Iri also affords anchorage, but diffi-
2.36 culty may be experienced in its entrance.
tled Nanao Ko—Berthing Facilities. Fixed fishing nets are set in the entrance to Nanao-hoku
2.37
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 10,000

2.36 Wan, and within the entrance off the N shore, from October to
gt; send a request for pilots via agent. Vessels can contact the July.
Nanao Ko—Berthing Facilities

Ota Wharf East part of the S shore of Section 1 370m 9.5m 15,000 dwt
Ota Wharf No. 3 Close W of Ota Wharf 260m 12.0m 12,000 dwt
Ota Mooring Post Northeast side of Ota Wharf 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
No. 2 Wharf (E side of quay) Middle of the S shore of Section 1 165m 9.0m 10,000 dwt
E side of pier 222m 4.5m 2,000 dwt
No. 1 Wharf
W side of pier 135m 6.5m 5,000 dwt
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Directions.—From well outside the dangers at the E end of

2.37 2.39 Usetsu Ko (37°18'N., 137°09'E.) lies about 4.3 miles
O-Guchi Seto, steer for Sode Saki on a bearing of 272°. When NE of Ukawa Ko; a light is shown from the W entrance point
Enomo Ko Breakwater Light is abeam, bearing 182°, alter of the harbor. The port is protected by breakwaters, and shel-
course to 253°, steering for the N extremity of O Shima. When tered from all but S winds. It is most frequented by fishing ves-
Bagaura Ko E Breakwater Light is abeam, bearing 163°, alter sels.
course to 270°. After passing Futo Se and Bando Se, course Ikari Shima (Benten-jima), about 2.8 miles E of Usetso Ko,
2.39
may be altered as requisite to an anchorage in the bay. is marked by a light.

Vessels bound for Animizu Ko continue steering course 270°
2.37 Ogi Ko, about 1 mile farther E, is entered N of Inuyama,
2.39
until O Shima is abeam, bearing 180°, when course is altered which is marked by a light. A breakwater extends E of
to 309°, steering for the harbor entrance, with Animizu Light Inuyama; a fisheries dock, with depths of 3.5m alongside, lies
on the starboard bow. Steer a mid-channel course NE of Okinu on the NW side of the breakwater. Myogi Guri, marked by a
Guri. light, lies in the middle of the entrance to the harbor. Two TV
There are two navigable channels into Nanao-hoku Wan,
2.37 towers, marked by red and white lights, lie nearly 1.5 miles
each about 0.4 mile wide, with depths of over 10.1m. The N NNW of Inuyama. A small boat harbor lies close SW of
channel lies between Maeno Se and the N shore. The S chan- Inuyama.
nel, the recommended passage, passes S of Okino Se. Tsukumo Wan is entered close NE of Ogi Ko, between Hiy-
2.39
Caution.—A bank, with depths of less than 10.1m, extends

2.37 oriyama Hana and Joga Hana, about 0.2 mile NE. Reefs extend
up to about 1 mile NE of Bagaura Saki. Toda Guri, with a from both entrance points, on which breakwaters have been
depth of less than 1.8m, and Kasagi Guri, with a least depth of built. Joga Hana Light stands on rocks close to the breakwa-
4m, lie near the NE ends of the bank. ters. Another light marks the breakwater on the W side of the
Maeno Se, with a depth of 4.9m, lies nearly 1 mile S of Ebi-
2.37 entrance. Anchorage can be taken by vessels of less than 1,000
su Zaki. Nakano Se, with a depth of 6.4m, lies about 0.4 mile dwt, in 23m, about 0.2 mile NNE of Hiyoriyama Hana. Small
farther SE. Okino Se, with a depth of 10.5m, lies about 0.3 craft can anchor, in depths of 11 to 15.8m, in the W arm of
mile ESE of Nakano Se. Tsukumo Wan.
Sode Zaki and Kagata Hana lie about 0.8 and 1 mile WSW,
2.37 During bad weather, Tsukumo Wan is liable to be crowded
2.39
respectively, of Hiuchi Saki. Futo Se, with a depth of 3.1m, lies with local fishing craft, and better anchorage can be obtained in
about 0.2 mile S of Kagata Hana, at the outer end of foul either Tsuruga Wan, 110 miles SSW, or Nanao Wan, 15 miles
ground extending off the points. SW.
Man Zaki lies about 2.3 miles SSW of Kagata Hana. Bando
2.37 Aka Saki (37°21'N., 137°16'E.), marked by a light, lies
2.39
Se, with a least depth of 5.8m, is the outermost of the reefs ex- about 3.5 miles NNE of Joga Hana. Kawajiri Wan, about 1
tending about 1.8 miles NE of Man Zaki. O Shima, 6.4m high, mile S of the point, provides shelter for small craft with local
about 0.8 mile N of Man Zaki, is the northernmost of a group knowledge from W winds.
of islets lying off the point. A light is shown on the point, about
3.3 miles SW of O Shima. Iidai Wan
Okino Guri, with a least depth of 8.2m, lies about 1 mile
2.37
ESE of Kaimochi Hana (37°12'N., 136°55'E.), the W entrance 2.40 Iidai Wan, an open bay, is entered between Aka Saki
point of the common approach to Anamizu Iri and Nakai Iri, and Nagate Saki (37°27'N., 137°22'E.), about 7 miles NE. The
two coves at the N end of Nanao-hoku Wan. fishing harbors of Matsunami Ko, Ukai Ko, Iida Ko, and Tako-
Fishing nets are set in the area extending 0.5 mile S of Ebisu
2.37 jima Ko, each sheltered by breakwaters, border the shores of
Zaki. Additional fishing nets are set along the N shore of the the bay. The bay is bordered by sandy beaches, with many
bay and near the bay entrance from October to July. shoal areas of less than 4.9m extending up to 0.5 mile offshore.
The bay provides good protection from W to N winds. How-
2.40
Nanao Wan to Rokugo Saki ever, in winter there are times when low pressure frontal sys-
tems pass E over the Sea of Japan producing NW winds N of
2.38 Ukawa Ko (37°15'N., 137°05'E.), a small fishing har- Noto Hanto, while at the same time generating S and SW
bor, lies about 3 miles NNE of Ebisu Zaki. winds in the bay; these winds are strong and may blow contin-
During certain seasons, fishing nets are laid along the E
2.38 uously for half a day according to local reports.
coast of Noto Hanto and along the shores of Toyama Wan; Nagate Saki is a low headland marked by a light; a pine-cov-
2.40
since some extend 2 to 3 miles from shore, they are considered ered hill, 63m high, lies about 0.8 mile W of the point.
obstructions to navigation. The fish trap is situated farthest off- In addition to the lights of the fishing ports, the Buddhist
2.40
shore, and its net is set at right angles to the coast. During the temple, with an elevation of 42m, W of Matsunami Ko; Mitsu-
day, location of the nets are easily identified due to the wooden ko Shima, an islet, 28m high, about 0.5 mile S of Ukai Ko; and
and other floats used; however, at night, special caution is nec- a white cliff, 252m high, about 2.3 miles W of Iida Ko, are con-
essary as there are nets not equipped with lights. At night, the spicuous.
coast should be given a berth of at least 4 miles. Caution.—Tempo Guri, a reef with depths of 11.5 to 14.9m,
2.40
Caution.—Fishing traps are set near the entrances to har-

2.38 lies about 1 mile E of Mitsuko Shima. Foul ground extends
bors; these make navigation difficult. From the beginning of about 0.4 mile E of the islet.
August through the middle of October, there are fewer nets; A reef, with depths of 3.3 and 4.2m, lies about 0.6 mile off-
2.40
however, since this is the season for dolphin, dolphin traps can shore, about 1.4 miles NNE of Mitsuko Shima. Other shoal
be seen in the entrances to the harbors and in the offing. reefs lie close SW.
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2.41 Iida Ko (37°26'N., 137°16'E.) has a berth that is tends about 0.8 mile NE of Ai Saki, to which it is almost con-
149m long and has an alongside depth of 4.6m. nected by rocky ridges; a light is shown on the reef.
Anchorage.—With offshore winds, good anchorage can be
2.41 Kurisaba Guri, a rocky bank, with a least depth of 14.9m,
2.42
taken in suitable depths, mud, E of Ukai Ko, and E of Sogen, lies about 1.8 miles SE of Himeshima Guri.
farther S.
Caution.—There are a large number of fishing nets in the
2.41 Kongo Saki, about 0.8 mile NNW of Ai Saki, rises to Yam-
2.42
bay, particularly in the period from autumn to spring. Some abushi Yama, a well-defined conical hill, 201m high, about 0.8
nets extend 3 miles from shore. mile W.
Rokugo Saki, about 1.3 miles farther NW, and its off-lying
2.42
2.42 Ai Saki (37°30'N., 137°21'E.), about 3 miles N of Na- dangers will be described in paragraph 3.2. Norosi Ko (Noro-
gate Saki, has a conspicuous reddish cliff S of it, near Jike; a chi Ko), a small fishing harbor, lies close S of Rokugo Saki.
light on Ai Saki illuminates Gyozya Guri, a rock, about 0.3 The NE end of Noto Hanto, between Rokugo Saki and Ai Saki,
mile E. Himeshima Guri, parts of which are above water, ex- is generally called Suzo Misaki.
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3.0
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65
SECTOR 3
HONSHU—NORTHWEST COAST—ROKUGO SAKI TO MURASAKI BANA (INCLUDING OFF-
LYING ISLANDS)
Plan.—This sector describes the SW part of the NW coast of

3.0 3.1The Tsushima Current often influences the weak tidal cur-
Honshu from Rokugo Saki to Murasaki Bana. The coast in this rents off the NW coast of Honshu. The resultant set may attain
area extends in a SW direction for a distance of about 400 considerable strength in the direction of the ocean current, with
miles. It forms the S shore of the Sea of Japan. one tidal current nearly obliterated and the other greatly aug-
Oki Gunto and Take Shima, along with other off-lying is-
3.0 mented in both velocity and length of flow.
lands, are also described in this sector. 3.1Tides in the Sea of Japan are largely the effect of the inflow
of the tidal wave which passes through Tsushima Kaikyo, the
General Remarks large strait at the W end of Honshu. On the NW coast of Hons-
hu, the tides have an extremely pronounced diurnal inequality,
3.1 Winds—Weather.—The highest development of the and diurnal tides occur. The two successive low waters show
winter Northwest Monsoon for Japan’s land area is on the NW the greatest difference in height. Lower low water follows
coast, against much of which the wind strikes freely from the higher high water. The springs rise is small, the mean varying
open Sea of Japan to the N of Tsushima Kaikyo. South winds, to a maximum of 1.2m.
nevertheless, may be expected. Only in a few of the bays like 3.1Off this coast the tidal currents are generally weak. Irregular
Toyama, sheltered by the Noto Hanto and in the Niigata region, sets may result from winds and other influences. Complications
where the island of Sado acts as a wind shield, is the coast par- are also caused by the Tsushima Current, stated to be a branch of
ticularly protected. In summer, SE to SW winds are mostly the warm Kuroshio Current, which flows along the coast in a NE
prevalent, but local conditions may cause much change. direction. Though the Tsushima Current does not attain great
3.1On the part of the coast dominated by Tsushima Kaikyo, W strength, resultant sets of ocean and tidal currents may flow with
winds are in the majority in December and January at Hamada, considerable velocity, the augmented tidal current running near-
but thereafter, N to E winds are most common even in summer, ly throughout the 12-hour period.
due to local conditions in the strait where the lay of the channel
and the land and sea breezes combine to back the Southeast Rokugo Saki to Wa-jima Ko
Monsoon to the N and to the E. Nevertheless, SW winds occur
in summer, though SE winds are very rare. The average annual 3.2 Rokugo Saki (37°32'N., 137°20'E.) is the NE point of
wind speed is 7 knots, with means of 9 knots in December and Noto Hanto. A light is shown from a round white tower on the
January and 5 knots in June. point. A rocky spit, with depths of less than 9.2m, extends NE
3.1In the vicinity of Miho Wan, the winds are comparatively from the point for about 0.5 mile.
steady, sometimes blowing from one direction for two or three From Rokugo Saki the coast trends WSW for a distance of 21.5
3.2
weeks at a time. Northwest winds are strongest and most fre- miles to Wa-jima Ko. The coast is fringed with reefs and shoals,
quent in winter, but cease in April. Light S winds prevail in extending as much as 0.5 mile offshore in places. Toro Guri, the
summer, gradually changing to E in late August, then backing outermost reef, has a depth of 2.7m and lies about 0.9 mile off-
toward the N with the coming of bad weather in October. shore, midway between Rokugo Saki and Kashima Zaki.
3.1At Tsuruga, N winds predominate in autumn and winter and Kura Saki (37°30'N., 137°09'E.) is located about 8.5 miles
3.2
S winds in spring and summer. East winds are noticeably ab- WSW of Rokugo Saki. A light is shown from the point. Ku-
sent. Winter gales in the bay, owing to the land configuration, rataubo Dake, 366m high, lies 2 miles SE of the point.
are N or S. Shira Saki, about 5 miles SW of Kura Saki, is faced with a
3.2
3.1At Mikuni, December to February is the period of strong red cliff. Iwakura Yama rises near the coast, about 2 miles fur-
NW winds and rough seas. North winds continue until June, ther E, to an elevation of 356m; it has a red cliff on its N side
but are interrupted by S to W winds in spring. Light S winds and is a good landmark.
prevail in summer, with some squally weather. Koshu Zan (Takasu Yama) (37°23'N., 136°57'E.), located 6
3.2
3.1South of the Nanto Hanto, at Kanazawa, while strong winds miles SW of Shira Saki, attains an elevation of 567m, 1.25
may be expected in winter, the mean December velocity is only miles inland. It is easy to identify as it is the highest mountain
6 knots, the average for the year is 5 knots, and from July to in the vicinity. Two green domes, showing lights, are situated
September, 4 knots. On the E side of the peninsula, at Ogi, N on the summit.
and W winds are strong in winter, through the harbor, protected
by the land, is seldom rough. 3.3 Wa-jima Ko (37°24'N., 136°54'E.) is a small port sit-
3.1Tides—Currents.—The Tsushima Current flows in a NW uated on the E side of Tatsuga Saki, which has a remarkable
direction off the NW coast of Honshu. In summer, after enter- white cliff on its seaward face. A light is shown near the sum-
ing the Sea of Japan, its general velocity is 0.5 to 1 knot. In mit of Tatsuga Saki.
winter, the current is weaker, through near the islands and Wa-jima Ko is the only sheltered port on the N shore of Noto
3.3
headlands it may attain a velocity exceeding 1 knot, especially Hanto. The port is protected by three breakwaters, from each
after NW gales. head of which a light is shown. No. 1 Breakwater protects an
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66 Sector 3. Honshu—Northwest Coast—Rokugo Saki to Murasaki Bana
outer basin. No. 2 Breakwater and No. 3 Breakwater enclose an bearing about 275°, distant 1 mile.
inner basin. A spur projecting NE from No. 3 Breakwater pro- 3.5Fukuura Ko (37°05'N., 136°44'E.), a small port situated 4
tects a second inner basin. The harbor has charted depths of 0.6 miles S of Togi Ko, serves as a base for a large fishing fleet
to 4.6m. from September through May. The harbor is divided into N and
3.3Vessels in the 500 gt class can anchor in the harbor. Larger S bays and affords anchorage for small vessels. A light is
vessels should anchor E of the breakwater, in a depth of 11.9m, shown from the S end of the port. Range lights on a bearing of
sand. The harbor affords good shelter from winds blowing out 090° lead into the harbor. Rocky reefs fringe the nearby coast.
of the S and W. Anchorage is difficult and dangerous with NW 3.5Takahama Ko, a small fishing village, is situated about 5
winds. miles SSE of Fukuura Ko. The village is protected by a break-
3.3Caution.—Daija Guri is the general name for the several water from which a light is shown.
reefs lying within 0.4 mile NNE of Tatsuga Saki. The 20m 3.5Abuia Gyoko, 1.25 miles WNW of Takahama Gyoko, is a
curve is about 0.3 mile N of Daija Guri. In bad weather, the sea small fishing harbor; a light is shown on the head of the break-
breaks over the reefs and rocks of Daija Guri. Stationary fish- water. A tower stands at an elevation of 186m, 2.5 miles NNW
ing nets are set from the S shore of the harbor up to 0.2 mile of Abuia Gyoko.
offshore. Tawara Se, a shoal, with a least depth of 7m, lies 1.75 3.5A fish haven lies 2 miles WSW of Abuia Gyoko. A light is
miles E of Tatsuga Saki. shown from a white tower, 6m high, at the head of a breakwa-
ter 2.5 miles NNW of Abuia Gyoko.
Off-lying Dangers 3.5Taki Saki (Taki Zaki) (36°55'N., 136°45'E.) is a rounded
point at the N end of a long stretch of sandy beach. Taki Ko, a
3.4 Nanatu Shima (Nanatsu Shima) (37°36'N., small artificial harbor, is situated on the S side of the point. The
136°53'E.), two small groups of rocky islets, lie from 11 to 13 harbor is protected by inner and outer breakwaters, marked by
miles N of Tatsuga Saki. The deep passage separating the two lights. According to reports, the harbor tends to be shallow due
groups is over 1 mile wide, with a single rocky depth of less to drifting sands.
than 18.2m in mid-channel. 3.5Inner breakwaters protect an inner harbor with two cambers.
O Shima, 62m high, is the largest and highest islet in the N
3.4 A lighted beacon, 7m high, stands at the root of the inner E
group. A light is shown from the islet. breakwater; another light is shown from the head of this break-
Mikuriya Shima, 39m high, is the westernmost of the S
3.4 water.
group; Aramiko Shima, 43m high, is the easternmost of the S
group. A detached shoal of 5.2m lies 0.5 mile E of Aramiko 3.6 Kanazawa Ko (36°37'N., 136°36'E.) (World Port In-
Shima. dex No. 61822) is a newer harbor that replaces Kanaiwa Ko as
Hegura Shima (Hekura-jima) (37°51'N., 136°55'E.), lying
3.4 the port for Kanazawa. The port lies at the mouth of Ono Ga-
14 miles N of Nanatu Shima, is a low flat island, 11.9m high. wa, about 1.3 miles NNE of Kaniwa Ko.
Rocks fringe the island to a distance of 0.3 mile, and depths of 3.6Depths—Limitations.—The approach to the basin, and the
less than 5.4m extend S for more than 1 mile. A light is shown basin itself, have been dredged to 9.7 and 10m.
from the island. 3.6Oil Quay, on the NE side of the basin close within its en-
Yome Guri (37°40'N., 137°12'E.) is a shoal area about 1
3.4 trance, is 620m long, with depths of 5.4 to 7.1m alongside. It is
mile in diameter, with depths of less than 18.2m, the least used by tankers and is divided into six berths, numbered from
depth being 3.4m. Breakers usually mark the drying and sunk- the SE to NW.
en rocks during heavy weather. A light is shown from the E 3.6Goro Shima Wharf, immediately SE of Oil Quay, is 240m in
side of the shoal. length, with a depth of 6m alongside.
3.6Gokuden Wharf, Tomizu Wharf, and Muryogi Wharf, which
Tatsuga Saki to Kanazawa Ko are separated by Tomizu Basin, occupy the head of the harbor.
3.6Gokuden Wharf, the E wharf, is about 540m in length, with a
3.5 Kouire Se and Daruma Se are rocks with depths of minimum depth alongside of 9m.
2.7m and 6.1m, respectively, lying within a 0.5 mile of the 3.6Tomizu Wharf is 370m long, with depths of 8.5m alongside.
coast, about 3 and 1.5 miles W of Tatsuga Saki. The coast in- 3.6Muryogi Wharf is 390m long, with depths of 4.5m along-
shore of the latter rock, and E of it, is foul. side.
Saruyama Zaki (37°20'N., 136°44'E.) is the NW extremity
3.5 3.6Muryoji Pier projects N from the W end of Muryoji Wharf.
of Noto Hanto. A light equipped with a ramark is shown from Its E side is 270m in length and has a permissible depth of
the point. 5.5m alongside. The head of the pier and the basin on its W
Annyomon Guri (37°11'N., 136°38'E.), a rocky depth of
3.5 side are used mainly by fishing vessels.
9.4m, is the outermost of a number of dangers lying within a 5 3.6Ohama Wharf, accommodating containers, is 263m long,
mile radius NW of Ama Saki, located 11 miles SSW of Sa- with depths of 13m alongside.
ruyama Zaki. 3.6Aspect.—The harbor is entered between the E and W break-
Matsugashita Byochi is a small open bay lying 2 miles SE of
3.5 waters.; a light is shown near the head of the W breakwater.
Ama Saki. Togi Ko, a small artificial harbor, is located in the 3.6Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots are available
NW part of the bay. The harbor is protected by breakwaters. only during the daytime and normally board vessels in position
There are depths in the harbor of 2.7 to 4.3m. Exposed anchor- 36°38'N, 136°35'E.
age, open from the W to S, is available in 12.8m, poor holding 3.6Anchorage.—Except in winter, open anchorage can be ob-
ground. The best berth is reported to be with Takaiwa Saki tained 1 mile W of the mouth of Sai Kawa, in depths of 11 to
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Sector 3. Honshu—Northwest Coast—Rokugo Saki to Murasaki Bana 67
Kanazawa Ko
15.8m, but NW winds raise a heavy sea. The bottom is mainly Breakwater, and the detached North Breakwater. Old Breakwa-
fine sand, and depths decrease regularly to the shore. ter protects the inner basin. Lights are shown on the breakwater
3.6The quarantine anchorage is a circle of 500m radius centered heads. There is good holding ground, in depths of 14.9m, out-
1.5 miles NW of Ono Kawa Light; there are depths of 17.1 to side the harbor.
26m, mud and fine sand, but in strong NW winds vessels may 3.7Anto Saki (36°15'N., 136°07'E.), a wooded point, lies 6.5
experience difficulty in anchoring. miles SW of Shioya Ko. A bridge connects the close-lying islet
3.6Caution.—Depths of 2 to 4m less than charted exist in the O Shima to the mainland. Numerous dwellings are situated on
entrance to the harbor. the point; a light is shown from the islet.
3.7Gentatu Se (Gentatsu Se) (36°13'N., 135°45'E.), a shoal ar-
Kanazawa Ko to Echizen Misaki ea, with a least depth of about 10.4m, lies 19 miles offshore W
of Mikuni Ko.
3.7 From Kanazawa Ko to Anto Saki, 32 miles SW, the 3.7Fujiutsushiga Take, 942m high, located 11 miles E of Mi-
coast is unbroken by sandy beaches. The 9.2m curve lies from kuni Ko, appears to have three sharp peaks when seen from the
0.6 to 0.7 mile offshore. Gales raise a heavy sea along this W and a single peak when viewed from the N.
coast, which offers no shelter to shipping.
3.7Between Anto Saki and Echizen Misaki, 18 miles distant, the S Fukui Ko (36°11'N., 136°06'E.)
half is cliffs backed by mountains with rocks up to 0.5 mile off-
shore. Sandy beaches with pine trees comprise the N section. World Port Index No. 61820
3.7Mikawa (36°29'N., 136°29'E.) is a small port situated at the
mouth of Tetori Kawa. A light is shown from the NE side of 3.8 Fukui Ko is comprised of two sections. Mikuni Ku
the mouth of the river. There is suitable anchorage for small (formerly Mikuni Ko) is located at the mouth of Kuzuryu Ka-
boats 1 mile offshore, with good holding ground. wa while Kukui Ku lies S of Mikuni Ku.
3.7Hasitate Ko (Hashitate Ko) is a small fishing harbor situated 3.8The port is being developed as the core of Fukui Industrial
11 miles SW of Mikawa. The harbor is protected by three Zone and is a major oil importing and storage center. There are
breakwaters. Because of the reefs in the area of the harbor, it large numbers of oil storage tanks, which constitute the Fukui
should not be approached without local knowledge. Oil Stockpiling Base, situated on reclaimed land SW of the
3.7Shioya Ko is a small village on the N bank of Daishoji Kawa, root of South Breakwater.
near its mouth. A red hill, 61m high and surmounted by a clump 3.8Winds—Weather.—From April to June, the wind is from
of pine trees, is located near the coast, SW of the village. the N; July to November finds winds from the S but very
3.7Kasano Misaki (36°21'N., 136°18'E.) is a rocky densely- changeable. December to March has strong NW winds and
wooded point, which is conspicuous from the SW. The point is rough seas.
entirely surrounded by foul ground. A detached 14.9m depth 3.8Depths—Limitations.—The draft limit in the fairway of
lies nearly 1 mile N of the point; another similar depth lies 1.5 Fukui Ku is 9m. Mikuni Ku can be entered by vessels with a
miles NE of the point. draft of 4.6m or less.
3.7The harbor entrance is protected by East Breakwater, West 3.8When entering Mikuni Ku under conditions of strong NW
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winds, the triangular waves around the river mouth badly affect able.
the steerage of vessels. Deep-draft vessels bound for Fukui Ku 3.8Anchorage.—Anchorage is available off Fukui Ko, in 12 to
are advised to navigate closer to South Breakwater as far as 17m, sand, about 0.8 mile WNW of the mouth of Kuzuryu Ka-
possible due to the depths near the end of North Breakwater wa. Smaller vessels may anchor, in 8m, about 0.15 mile NNW
being possibly shallower than charted. of the head of Mikuni Ko Breakwater. The small bay close N of
3.8Incoming vessels from the W, when passing off Maizuru Ko, Mikuni Ko Breakwater should be avoided as the bottom is sand
are recommended to contact Nihonkai-Seibu Communications and rock, bad holding ground.
Center (VHF channel16) and inquire about weather conditions 3.8O Shima (36°15'N., 136°07'E.), an islet marked with a light,
in Kukui Ko. If the port is not practical for entry, then shelter 42m high, lies close offshore two miles N of Kuzuryu Kawa.
can be taken in Miyazu, located in the W part of Wakasa Wan. 3.8Kame Shima (36°07'N., 136°03'E.), a flat wooded islet,
3.8A sea berth for the Fukui Oil Stockpile Base is located about 45m high, lies close offshore with a rocky depth of 4m close N.
2.2 miles SW of Fukui South Breakwater Light. An area within 3.8Echizen Misaki (35°59'N., 135°58'E.) is a cliff faced point,
a circle of about 350m centered at the sea berth is allocated for fringed by rocks, extending close offshore. From the point to
a floating hose. Caution must be paid to the hose as it is always Oka Zaki, 16 miles SSE, the coast is mainly rocky cliffs
swinging due to the wind and waves. For further berthing in- fringed with reefs and backed by ranges of wooded hills. A
formation refer to the table titled Fukui Ko—Berthing Facili- light is shown from Echizen Misaki.
ties.
3.8Aspect.—Fukui Ku, the S harbor of Fukui Ko, is protected Tsuruga Wan
by two breakwaters. The N breakwater extends 0.15 mile
WSW from a position on the shore 1.25 miles SSW of the 3.9 Tsuruga Wan (Tsuruga Wan) is a large protected bay
mouth of Kuzuryu Kawa. A light stands at the head of the entered between Oka Zaki and Tateishi Saki. From the en-
breakwater. The S breakwater extends 0.75 mile NNW from a trance, the inlet extends S about 6 miles, with a general width
position 0.6 mile SSW of the root of the N breakwater. A light of about 2 miles. High hills protect the bay on all sides, except
stands at the head of the breakwater. the N, which is open and exposed to winter gales from that
3.8Mikuni Ko, the N harbor of Fukui Ko, is situated at the quarter. During this weather, a heavy swell sets into the bay.
mouth of Kuzuryu Kawa and is protected by a low breakwater The bay is divided into five sections, which are clearly marked
which extends 0.4 mile WSW from the N side of the mouth of on the charts. There is good anchorage in the bay, particularly
Kuzuryu Kawa. A light stands at the head of the breakwater. in Section 3 and Section 5. Several charted fish havens lie in
3.8Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but pilots are avail- Tsuruga Wan.
Fukui Ko—Berthing Facilities

Name Length Depth Vessel size Remarks
North Wharf
No. 1 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Ro-ro/lo-lo, general cargo, and bulk cargo.
No. 2 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Ro-ro/lo-lo, general cargo, and bulk cargo.
No. 3 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt General and bulk cargo.
No. 4 130m 7.5m 5,000 gt Cement.
No. 5 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt General and bulk cargo.
No. 6 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Steel products.
No. 10 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt —
Tanker Terminals
Fukui Oil Terminal SBM — 45.5m 300,000 dwt Crude.
Fukui Petrochemical No. 1 138m 7.5m 6,000 dwt Clean products.
Public Oil Dolphin 188m 7.5m 6,000 dwt Clean products.
Fukui Thermal Power Plant
No. 1 133m 7.5m 6,000 dwt Oil.
No. 2 157m 7.5m 6,000 dwt Clean products.
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Tsuruga Ko (35°39'N., 136°04'E.) Ko—Berthing Facilities.

Aspect.—A breakwater extends 0.35 mile W from Tayu Sa-
3.10
World Port Index No. 61810 ki, a headland 1.5 miles S of Matsuga Saki (35°40'N.,
136°05'E.). A light stands at the head of the breakwater. The
3.10 Tsuruga Ko, a port of entry, is one of the principal breakwater has been extended. The area between the root of the
ports on the NW coast of Honshu and lies at the head of Tsuru- above breakwater and a position close E of Kanega Saki has
ga Wan. The harbor is protected by a breakwater, with a length been reclaimed and quayed.
of 1,105m, and by a detached breakwater. Pilotage.—Pilots are available, but pilotage is not
3.10
Winds—Weather.—During winter and autumn, the prevail-

3.10 compulsory. Pilots board by arrangement at the quarantine
ing winds are N; in spring and summer, the S wind predomi- anchorage during daylight hours only.
nates. Storms occur mostly in winter. Anchorage.—A circular quarantine anchorage, 0.25 mile in ra-
3.10
Owing to the topography in the vicinity of the bay, the winds

3.10 dius, with a depth of 20.1m, mud, is situated in Jogu Wan, on the
blow strongest from the N and S. W shore of Tsuruga Wan. Care must be used to avoid fishing nets
Depths—Limitations.—The approach to the port is via a 6
3.10 in the bay.
mile long passage from the entrance to Wakasa Bay. The Anchorage, in 20m, mud, is available for large vessels NW
3.10
maximum depth of water in Outer Harbor is 22m and 10m in of the end of the breakwater. There are two mooring buoys for
the inner harbor. vessels up to 10,000 gt on the W side of the quarantine
The maximum permissible draft in the channel is 15m.
3.10 anchorage. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo should not anchor
The principal berths are described in the table titled Tsuruga
3.10 in Area No. 1 or Area No. 5.
Tsuruga—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Name Length Depth Remarks
Draft Size
Horai Wharf
G 130m 7.5m 6.8m 6,000 dwt Cement and breakbulk.
H 130m 7.5m 6.8m 6,000 dwt Cement and breakbulk.
I 130m 7.5m 6.8m 6,000 dwt Cement and breakbulk.
Kawasaki-Matsue Wharf
A 200m 7.5m — 10,000 gt Tugs.
B 200m 10.0m — 15,000 dwt Gypsum and sand.
C 220m 10.0m — 15,000 dwt Gypsum.
Mariyama-Kita Wharf
A 130m 8.8m 7.2m 5,000 dwt Containers.
B 240m 12.0m 11.0m 30,000 dwt —
C 240m 12.0m 11.0m 30,000 dwt Containers.
D 240m 9.0m — — Ro-ro and passengers.
International Terminal
A 310m 14.0m — — Ro-ro, containers, and reefer.
Private Wharf
Hokiriku Denryoku 280m 14.0m 12.7m 60,000 dwt Coal. Maximum loa of 230m.
Tsuruga Cement 250m 10.0m — 15,000 dwt Cement and limestone.
Sakura Wharf
E 100m 5.5m — 2,000 dwt General cargo.
F 130m 5.5m — 2,000 dwt General cargo.
Kanagasaki Wharf
C 170m 10.0m 9.0m 10,000 dwt Chemicals. Maximum loa of 180m.
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Tsuruga—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
D 130m 7.5m 6.8m 5,000 dwt Chemicals.
Two buoys, with depths alongside of 17 and 20m, exist for

3.10 proach to Yashiro Wan, about 1.3 miles WNW of Kuro Saki.
vessels of 10,000 gt and 20,000 gt. Foul ground extends 0.5 mile NE of the islet.
Caution.—Depths at Horai Wharf (Berth H and Berth I) are
3.10 Chi Shima, 36.9m high, lies in the approach to Sekumi Wan,
3.12
up to 1.5m shallower than charted. Depths at Kawasaki Matsui about 1.5 mile NNE of Okino Ishi. Shoal banks extend about
Wharf (Berth A through Berth D) are up to 1.6m shallower 0.3 mile N and S of the islet.
than charted. Kusuyaga Take (35°33'N., 135°44'E.), 619m high, rises
3.12
Pearl rafts are set from April through December on the W

3.10 2.75 miles WSW of Okino Ishi. The E slope gradually de-
side of Nago Saki. There are numerous fish nets and pearl rafts scends to the isthmus of a peninsula. The N side is a sharply-
on both sides of Urazoko Wan. declining cliff, with several waterfalls. The mountain is promi-
During strong NW winds, a swell sometimes sets into the in-
3.10 nent as a landmark for identifying Obama Wan. In clear weath-
ner harbor making it necessary for vessels lying alongside to er, the mountain is visible over 25 miles.
breast-off to avoid damage. Matsuga Saki, the NE entrance point of Obama Wan, is a
3.12
cliffy point with a high, rocky projection extending from its N

Tateishi Saki to Bakuchi Misaki side. Reefs fringe the point up to 0.1 mile.
Obama Wan is entered between Matsuga Saki and Nokogiri
3.12
3.11 Tateishi Saki (Tateisi Saki) (35°46'N., 136°01'E.), the Zaki, about 1.3 miles W. Obama Ko is located on the SE shore
N end of Tateishi Hanto, is the W entrance point to Tsuruga of the bay. The bay affords good anchorage to vessels with lo-
Wan. The reddish headland is 161m high. A light is shown cal knowledge.
from the point.
A breakwater extends about 0.4 mile SW from the shore,
3.11 3.13 Obama Ko (35°30'N., 135°45'E.) is a fishing harbor
about 1.5 miles SW of Tateishi Saki. located on the SE shore of the bay at the mouths of Minami
Nyu Ura, a small cove in the lee of a hook-shaped peninsula,
3.11 Gawa and Kita Gawa. Two breakwaters, situated on the N and
is located 5 miles SSW of Tateishi Saki. Depths in the cove, S side of the entrance, protect the harbor.
which opens to the S and is narrow, range from 2 to 4m at the Depths—Limitations.—The fairway depths in the entrance to
3.13
entrance. Depths inside the cove range from 7 to 13m. The en- the bay are not less than 25.6m, and there are general depths of
trance is spanned by a bridge, with a vertical clearance of more than 9.2m throughout most of the bay. Depths in the E and
14.9m and a fairway width of 79m. W arms shoal gradually to 3.6m and 5.4m. There is a channel
Funatoshi Saki Light is shown on the W extremity of the
3.11 depth of 2.5m at the river entrance and 2m inside the basin.
point; an auxiliary light, shown from the same position, illumi- Depths in the harbor and vicinity are subject to change due
3.13
nates a drying reef 0.2 mile W. A light is shown about 0.7 mile to silting.
SSE of Funatoshi Saki Light. Anchorage.—Vessels anchor off Obama Ko, in 6.4m, mud
3.13
Kabutoga Saki (35°38'N., 135°54'E.), a headland, lies 5

3.11 and sand. Larger vessels are advised to anchor in the W end of
miles SW of Nyu Ura. A rocky depth of 4.6m lies 0.6 mile NW the bay, according to draft, keeping clear of the cable area.
of the point. Four lagoons lie within 4 miles S of the point. Two Temporary anchorage may be taken in Katsumi Ura.
of the lagoons are deep, but the entrances of all of them are
narrow and only small craft can safely enter them. 3.14 Nokogiri Zaki (35°33'N., 135°40'E.), the E entrance
point to Takahama Wan, is also the W entrance point to Obama
3.12 Tunekami Saki (Tsunekami Saki) (35°38'N., Wan. Sunken and above-water rocks extend 0.15 mile from the
135°49'E.) is about 239m high and lies about 5 miles WNW of point. The ruins of a fort stand at the foot of a conical hill near
Kabutoga Saki. The NW side of the point is surrounded by the point. A light is shown from the point.
rocks and reefs. South of the point, the irregular shoreline is Takahama Wan, a relatively large open bay, lies between
3.14
broken by Yashiro Wan and Sekumi Wan; these two small bays Nokogiri Zaki and Imado Hana. The shores of the bay are
are separated by Kuro Zaki, a promontory extending 2 miles fringed with islets and sunken rocks to a distance of 0.5 mile in
NW from the middle of an open bight. These open bays are too places. Fuku Guri, an isolated, rocky depth of 6.2m, lying 0.8
exposed for anchorage. mile off the SW shore of the bay, is the only off-lying danger.
Ogami Shima, a conspicuous high islet with a thickly-wood-
3.12 During N gales, a heavy swell sets into the bay making it un-
ed summit, lies 0.25 mile W of Tunekami Saki. There is a suitable as an anchorage. Takahama, a fishing harbor, is located
sharp peak, 196m high at its N end, that is prominent. The deep near the center of the head of the bay. Takate Guri, a rocky
channel between the islet and the mainland is reduced to a depth of 10.7m, lies 3 miles offshore in the approach to Taka-
width of about 0.1 mile by reefs that should not be attempted hama Wan.
without local knowledge.
Okino Ishi (35°35'N., 135°47'E.), 6.4m high, lies in the ap-
3.12 3.15 Uchiura Wan (35°33'N., 135°29'E.), an inlet with six
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coves, is entered between Kabuto Zaki and Oshimawari Saki. miles, with a least width of 0.2 mile between the two 18.2m
The depths in this inlet decrease from about 42.1m in the en- curves and then divides into two branches. The W branch con-
trance; the bottom is mostly mud or fine sand. tinues 3 miles SSW and the other branch extends 3 miles to the
Uchiura Ko Tsuruga, a local port, occupies the central and E
3.15 E. The fairways are marked by buoys and lights.
coves at the head of Uchiura Wan.
Depths—Limitations.—A short breakwater is situated on
3.15
Maizuru Ko (35°31'N., 135°20'E.)
the SW side of the S cove of Uchiura Ko; it protects a quay,
80m long. World Port Index No. 61800
A large factory is situated on the E side of the head of the
3.15
harbor. It is served by quays, 160m long, with a reported depth 3.17 Maizuru Ko, a port of entry, includes all of Maizuru
of 10m alongside, and 140m long, with a depth of 4.5m along- W and inshore of a line extending N from Kanega Saki to the
side. intersection of a line extending W from Bakuchi Misaki. The
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. If required, a pilot
3.15 port specializes in logs, lumber, and textiles as well as having
will come from Maizuru, 10 miles WSW, and will board at the ferry terminals and shipyards with drydocks, Maizuru is also
quarantine anchorage between sunrise and sunset. home to a base for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces
Anchorage.—Anchorage is very secure, in depths of 14.9 to
3.15 (JMSDF).
25m. During strong onshore winds, the likelihood of dragging Tides—Currents.—The maximum tidal range is 0.3m with
3.17
is remote. the mean spring range of 0.1m and the mean neap range of
0.2m. Tidal currents within the port area are quite variable but
3.16 Ke Shima, faced with cliffs, has a conspicuous high, do not exceed 0.25 knots, except in the harbor entrance where
sharp summit near the S end. Above-water rocks extend N for they can reach a strength of one knot. Maximum tidal currents
0.15 mile off the N end of the island. From October to March are achieved about 2 hours after HW and LW.
and during June and July, large fishnets are laid in the vicinity Depths—Limitations.—The port is approached through
3.17
of the island. Maizuru Wan through a channel, 11,300m in length with

Naryu Zaki (35°36'N., 135°28'E.) is a cliffy steep-to head- depths ranging from 9.3 to 27m. The limiting draft within this
land with close-lying, unusual rock formations. Two grass cov- channel is 12m. The port is divided into three sections. It has
ered hills on the cape are prominent from a distance. Between been reported (2017) that the channel is narrow and passes a
this headland and Bakuchi Misaki, 6.75 miles SW, the rugged blind bend with a 90°turn.
coast is fringed with dangers which extend in places more than Section I, known as West Harbor, is the commercial port and
3.17
1 mile offshore. Naryu Saki Light is shown on the headland comprises that area lying S of a line extending W from Nio Sa-
from a tower, 9.2m high. ki to the opposite shore. Section I has a dredged channel lead-
Oki-Kazura Shima is the N islet in a group lying on a spit of
3.16 ing to the berths; the outer portion is dredged to 12m, while the
foul ground which extends over 1 mile N from the coast, mid- inner portion is dredged to 10m. The berths are situated in the
way between Naryu Zaki and Bakuchi Misaki. S and SE area where Takano Gawa and Isatu Kawa flow into
Bakuchi Misaki (35°33'N., 135°21'E.), the E entrance point
3.16 the bay. facilities of the commercial port are concentrated
to Maizuru Wan, is a densely-wooded headland faced with red- along the S shore; fishing harbor facilities are along the E
dish cliffs on the N side. Kabura Guri, a rock 1m high, lies 0.1 shore. Timber storage areas are situated in Section I at Kita
mile N of the point, and the 18.2m curve lies 90m N of the Section II, known as East Harbor, formerly a military harbor,
3.17
rock. A light is shown from the point. is used mainly as a port for government vessels. This section
Maizuru Wan (35°22'N., 135°20'E.) is entered between Ba-
3.16 comprises that area S of a line W from Matsuga Saki to Sii Sa-
kuchi Misaki and Kanega Saki. The inlet extends SSE for 2 ki on the opposite shore.
Maizuru Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Pier No. 1 (Fishing Vessels) 86m 4.0m 4.0m Variable —
Pier No. 2
Wharf No. 1 130m 7.5m 7.0m 5,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 2 185m 10.0m 9.4m 15,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 3 165m 9.0m 8.5m 10,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 4 165m 9.0m 8.5m 10,000 dwt —
Pier No. 3
Wharf No. 1 185m 10.0m 9.4m 15,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 2 185m 10.0m 9.4m 15,000 dwt —
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Maizuru Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Wharf No. 4 185m 10.0m 9.4m 15,000 dwt —
Kita Pier
Wharf No. 1 130m 7.5m 7.0m 5,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 2 240m 12.0m 11.7m 8,000 dwt —
Ohgimi Dolphin — 9.5m 9.5m 15,000 dwt Maximum loa of 220m
Maejima Pier
Wharf No. 1 130m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 2 230m 8.5m — 8,000 dwt —
Wharf No. 3 (2 berths) 180m 5.5m — 1,000 dwt —
Taira Dolphin — 10.0m — 15,000 dwt Maximum loa of 185m
Katsura Buoys
No. 2 — 11.5m — 15,000 dwt —
Maizuru International Wharf
No. 1 336m 14.0m — 50,000 dwt —
Section III includes all areas within the harbor limits not
3.17 trance point of Maizuru Wan. A prominent hill, 215m high, ris-
included in Section I and II. The Maizuru Crane Bridge, with a es 0.3 mile SW of the point.
vertical clearance of 24m, spans a portion of the harbor in Yura Gawa flows into Wakasa Wan, between Kunda Wan
3.18
Section III. Timber storage areas are situated in Section III at and Maizuru Wan. A shallow, shifting bar, less than 1m deep,
Okimi, Yoshida and Katsura. encumbers the river mouth, which is less than 90m wide; a
The principal berthing facilities are described in the table
3.17 bridge spans the channel 0.3 mile within the entrance.
titled Maizuru Ko—Berthing Facilities. Mamo Shima (35°32'N., 135°16'E.) is a small, wooded,
3.18
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, unless vessels wish

3.17 rocky islet, 24m high, lying close off a small point, located 2.5
to proceed to the Oghimi Dolphin or the Taira Dolphin, Pilots miles WNW of Kanega Saki. A rocky, shoal spit extends 0.15
will board vessels in position 35°33.11'N, 135°19.41'E. Tem- mile NE of the point, and an isolated rocky patch, 12.2m deep,
porary anchorage while awaiting pilots is available one W of lies 0.25 mile NW of the islet.
Kanegasaki, in depths of 15m, mud. Kunda Wan lies between Musoga Hana and Mamo Shima.
3.18
Contact Information.—Pilots can be contacted, as follows:

3.17 The bay is about 1.5 miles in width and indentation. The bay
1. Telephone: 81-733-755376 shoals from 30m at its entrance to 10.1m within 0.17 mile of
81-733-760826 the shore in the S end of the bay. The NE shore of the bay is
2. Facsimile: 81-773-764828 cliffy and fringed with rocks.
Maizuru Port Authority can be contacted, as follows:
3.17 A small harbor, protected from the E by an angled breakwa-
3.18
1. Telephone: 81-733-757184 ter, lies at the head of the bay.

81-733-764120 (Harbormaster) Aspect.—Shiro Yama, 1.25 miles W of Musoga Hana, is
3.18
2. Facsimile: 81-733-757198 78m high, the prominent wooded summit of a small peninsula.
3. E-mail: [email protected] Two berths, with depths from 6 to 8m alongside, have been
3.18
Anchorage.—There are two quarantine anchorages located

3.17 constructed on reclaimed land on the N side of an inlet, situated
as follows: 1 mile WSW of Musoga Hana. A chimney, with an elevation of
1. Near the port entrance (35°31.1'N, 135°20.5'E.) for 198m, and four tanks stand close N of these berths. Two moor-
vessels proceeding to the main harbor or Higashi Ko. ing buoys lie close together, 0.2 mile S of these berths.
2. S of To Shima (35°29.9'N, 135°22.4'E.) for vessels en- Anchorage.—Vessels anchor as convenient in the bay, mud
3.18
tering Nishi Ko. bottom, good holding ground. A cove in the lee of the peninsu-
It has been reported (2017) that there are no significant an-
3.17 la affords sheltered anchorage, in 14.6m, protected from all but
chorages within the harbor. S winds.
Musoga Hana separates Shimakage Wan on the N from Kun-
3.18
Kanega Saki to Miyazu Ko da Wan on the S. Rocks and reefs extend seaward, almost 0.3
mile off the point. A fish haven lies 0.4 mile N of Musoga Ha-
3.18 Kanega Saki (35°31'N., 135°20'E.), situated about na.
1.8 miles NE of the mouth of the Yura Gawa, is the SW en- Caution.—An underwater obstruction lies 0.6 mile SW of
3.18
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Shiro Yama; a fish haven, with a depth of 17.2m, lies 0.6 mile to adequate notice and approval from the pilot.
SSE of the same summit. A wave meter, marked by a lighted Anchorage.—Vessels anchor as convenient inside the har-
3.20
buoy, lies about 0.9 mile ENE of Momo Shima. bor limits, except during strong N winds. The most sheltered
anchorage is S of the parallel of Shishi Zaki in 14m, mud.
3.19 Shimakage Wan (Shimakage Wan) (35°34'N., Large vessels anchor about 0.5 mile off the dock area; small
135°16'E.), a bight between Kuro Saki and Musoga Hana, is open vessels anchor closer inshore. During strong N winds, some
to the N. The shoreline is mostly cliffs, fringed with rocky reefs, sea and swell sets into the bay.
and stationary fish nets are set at various places within 0.75 mile Vessels carrying dangerous cargo must anchor in Section 1.
3.20
offshore.
Miyazu Wan is an inlet entered between Hami Saki and Kuro Hami Saki to Kyoga Saki
Saki, about 1.3 miles SSE. A light is shown from Kuro Saki. Its
W side is mostly sandy beach, fringed by a shallow bank, ex- 3.21 Hami Saki (35°37'N., 135°15'E.), the N entrance
tending as much as 0.3 mile offshore in places. The E side is point to Miyazu Wan, is fringed by reefs for 0.1 mile offshore.
indented, most of the points terminating in cliffs. The bay is A clump of pines on the point makes a good target from the N
about 1.4 miles wide and 5 miles long. The port of Miyazu Ko or S.
covers most of the S end of the bay. Ine Ko is a small cove, 3.5 miles NNE of Hami Saki, that af-
3.21
Aso Kai, a lagoon off the W shore of the bay, is separated

3.19 fords sheltered anchorage to small vessels, in 23m, mud and
from the bay by Amano Hashidate, a narrow pine covered spit sand. The main channel into the cove is 0.1 mile wide between
of white sand almost 2 miles long. Monju Suido, the channel the 18.2m curves. Lights mark the entrance to the cove.
which connects the bay and lagoon, is located at the S end of Wasi Saki (Washi Zaki) (35°40'N., 135°18'E.), a cliffy head-
3.21
the spit. This passage is about 840m long, 27m wide, and from land, is marked by a rock, 2m high, lying close off the SE end
2 to 3m deep. of the point. The currents in the vicinity of Wasi Saki are gen-
Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in the bay move par-
3.19 erally weak, but during N winds, a SE set with a velocity of 1
allel to the shore. Rising and falling tides move SW and NE, knot has been experienced 3 miles ENE of the point. Fishing
respectively, with a maximum rate of 0.75 knot. nets may be encountered up to 0.75 mile offshore in this vicin-
Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the bay decrease gradu-
3.19 ity.
ally from 27.4m in the entrance; the 9.2m curve lies close to Nii Saki is a low, rocky point located 2 miles N of Wasi Saki.
3.21
shore in most places. The middle part of the bay, generally Vessels should steer clear of the point during strong winter
used by traffic, has depths exceeding 14.9m. Dangers in the gales from the NW, because of heavy seas off the point. There
bay are best located by chart observation. is a cove at Odomari, about 1 mile NW of the point, but due to
Aspect.—A conspicuous cable railway runs up the slope of a
3.19 rocks at the entrance, is only available to small boats.
hill at the NE end of Aso Kai. A light is shown from the top. Between Nii Saki and Kyoga Saki, the coast is steep-to and
3.21
A conspicuous white chimney, 41m high, is situated about

3.19 faced with cliffs. Taitsuri Shima, a conspicuous pointed rock,
350m E of the railway station; a radio tower, 74m high, stands 17.9m high, lies 2.75 miles NNW of Nii Saki. Kabuto Saki is a
600m NE of the station. densely wooded, cliffy headland about 2 miles SE of Kyoga
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, however, harbor pi-
3.19 Saki. A fish haven lies about 1 mile offshore ENE of Kabuto
lots are available at Kurosaki Anchorage. Berthing is done Saki. Honjo Ko is situated in a small bay close to the S of Ka-
during daylight hours only; unberthing may be done any time buto Saki. A light is shown from the breakwater protecting
subject to adequate notice and approval from the pilot. Honjo Ko.
Kyoga Saki (35°46'N., 135°14'E.) is a rounded headland
3.21
3.20 Miyazu Ko (35°32'N., 135°12'E.) (World Port Index fringed with rocks for a short distance seaward. The point is the
No. 61790), a port of entry, is situated at the mouth of Ote Kawa, W entrance point of Wakasa Wan. There are no harbors of any
which flows into the head of Miyazu Wan. It is divided into four consequences and no dangers more than 0.25 mile offshore be-
sections, the limits of which are shown on the chart. tween Kyoga Saki and Taiza Kaku. There is an isolated rock,
3.20 3.1m high, about 2 miles W of the point.
described in the table titled Miyazu Ko—Berthing Facilities. Kyoga Misaki Light is shown from a round tower, 11.9m
3.21
The largest vessel accommodated was reported to be 30,053

3.20 high, standing on the NE slope.
dwt, with a draft of 12.5m. Two radio towers and a radar dome stand on a summit, 1
3.21
mile S of Kyoga Misaki; from the E, the towers are obscured

Miyazu Ko—Berthing Facilities by the dome.
Name Length Depth Vessel size
Wakasa Wan
Tsuruga No. 1 Wharf 148m 5.0m 1,000 dwt
Tsuruga No. 2 Wharf 242m 4.0m 1,000 dwt 3.22 Wakasa Wan is a large open bay lying between Kyoga
Saki and Echizen Misaki, a distance of 38 miles. The harbors
Municipal floating pier 25m — 450 dwt are Miyazu Ko (previously described in paragraph 3.20) and
Maizuru Ko (previously described in paragraph 3.17), located
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Harbor pilots are
3.20 in the W part of the bay; Obama Ko (previously described in
available at Kurosaki Anchorage. Berthing is performed during paragraph 3.13), located in the central part of the bay; and
daylight hours only; unberthing can be done at any time subject Tsuruga Ko (previously described in paragraph 3.10), located
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in the E part of the bay. 3.24 Tsuiyama Ko (35°39'N., 134°51'E.), located 3 miles
On a line from Kyoga Saki to Tateishi Saki, on the E side of
3.22 W of Kumihama Wan, is 0.5 mile wide and indents the coast
the bay, depths range from 36.5m to 183m. Depths decrease to- for about 1 mile. Maruyama Kawa flows into the SW corner of
ward the head of the bay, but in general the headlands along the the harbor and affords good shelter for small craft. Tsuiyama
S shore are steep-to. Shima, separated from the coast by a narrow shallow channel,
Caution.—Fishing buoys, made of bundles of bamboo, may
3.22 only used by small craft with local knowledge, lies on the W
be encountered in the approaches to Wakasa Wan as far as 20 side of the entrance to Tsuiyama Ko. Lights are shown from
miles NE of Kyoga Saki from July through October. the NE point of the island and the N side of the entrance to
A group of islets and rocks, some 3 miles long, N and S, are
3.22 Tsuiyama Ko.
centered 5.5 miles E of Nii Zaki. Kammuri-jima, the largest Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots are available at
3.24
and southernmost, is cliffy with a thickly-wooded summit, Maizuru, 26 miles ESE. Entry and departure are permitted
170m high. Reefs and breaking rocks extend 137m SSE from during daylight hours only.
the islet. Kutsu-jima, the N islet, consists of two rocky, close- Anchorage.—Anchorage is available W of the harbor break-
3.24
lying islets. The S and largest is sparsely wooded and cliffy on water, in 4 to 4.9m, mud. Vessels of 500 gt anchor outside the
the E side, with a sharp summit, 74m high, at the N end. The N basin, in 7 to 15m, sand. With winds from the W through N,
islet is a bare cylindrical rock with a blunt summit, 92m high. the swell makes the bay untenable, except inside the basin.
Reefs extend S for 0.2 mile from the S islet, and O Guri, an iso- Oto Guri, a rocky depth of 4.6m, lies 0.5 mile offshore in the
3.24
lated, steep-to, and rocky depth, lies 0.6 mile N of the N islet. center of the approach.
The sea breaks over the patch from heavy swells. A number of Neko Saki (35°40'N., 134°46'E.), a narrow thickly-wooded
3.24
fish havens lie up to 4.5 miles W of the islets. peninsula, is located 4 miles WNW of Tsuiyama Ko. The sum-
Asa Guri (35°37'N., 135°35'E.), an isolated group of rocks
3.22 mit attains an elevation of 141m and is connected to the coast by
5.75 miles E of Naryu Saki, has a least depth of 5.2m. Takate a sandy isthmus. From a distance the peninsula appears as an is-
Guri, a rocky depth of 10.6m, lies about 2 miles SSE of Asa land. A detached rocky patch, with a depth of 12.3m, lies about
Guri. 0.4 mile N of the point. A light is shown from the point.
Shibayama Ko, located about 4.5 miles W of Neko Saki, is a
3.24
Kyoga Saki to Kasumi Ko narrow inlet, with depths ranging from 20.1m in the entrance to
3.6m at the S end. Several villages are situated around the
3.23 Nishi Saki (35°45'N., 135°11'E.), about 2.5 miles WSW shores of the bay, which affords anchorage only to small ves-
of Kyoga Saki, has the fishing village of Nakahama Ko close on sels. The bay is open to the N and when a swell sets in, the
its E shore. The approach to the village is difficult because of the whole bay becomes untenable.
many rocks and shoals. There is a small dock in the port, protected
by a breakwater. The port is mainly used by small craft with local 3.25 Kasumi Ko (35°39'N., 134°38'E.) is a fishing port sit-
knowledge. A light is shown from the breakwater. uated 2.5 miles SW of Shiba-yama Ko. The bay, about 2 miles
Inu Zaki (Inuga Zaki), about 2 miles W of Nishi Saki, has a
3.23 wide at the entrance, is divided into two parts by a peninsula.
remarkable rounded summit, 260m high. A conspicuous, up- Nishi Hama lies to the W and Higashi Hama to the E. Com-
right, and pointed rock lies close off the point. mercially, the basin on the W side of the peninsula is the most
Taiza Ko (35°44'N., 135°05'E.) is located on a cliffy head-
3.23 important, while the E side serves as a fishing harbor. The har-
land, fringed with foul ground up to 0.3 mile. Shiro Shima, an bor is protected by breakwaters.
islet, lies close off the point. The small port is protected by a Anchorage.—Vessels anchor in the middle of the inlet, in a
3.25
breakwater. depth of 9.2m, sand. Small vessels anchor inside the breakwa-
Ana Saki, a bold headland faced with cliffs on its W side, is
3.23 ters, in depths of 3.1 to 4.9m.
84m high, and is located about 6 miles SW of Taiza Ko. Ashiu- Shiraishi Shima, a wooded islet, and Kuro Shima, with a
3.25
ra Yama, about 9 miles SSE of Ana Saki, is a prominent barren pointed summit, lie in the E approach to Kasumi Ko. Numer-
plateau, 661m high. ous rocks fringe the islets and a depth of about 1m lies midway
A shoal, with a depth of 6.3m, was reported (1998) in posi-
3.23 between Shiraishi Shima and the peninsula.
tion 35°44'.7N, 135°06'.0E close off Taiza Ko. Caution.—Depths of 1 to 3m less than charted may be
3.25
found in Kasumi Ko.

Kumihama Wan (35°38'N., 134°55'E.) is a rather extensive
3.23
saltwater lagoon, separated from the sea by a sandy spit. The Amarube Saki to Sakai Ko
approach to the lagoon is encumbered with sunken and above-
water rocks, and a heavy sea runs in on the coast, particularly 3.26 Amarube Saki (35°40'N., 134°32'E.) is a steep-to
in winter. prominent headland located 4.5 miles WNW of Kasumi Ko.
Two artificial channels lead into the lagoon. Currents in the
3.23 The point is densely wooded and faced by cliffs that rise to a
channels reach a velocity of 3 knots. An overhead cable, with a height of 270m. A bare, rounded hill, 551m high, stands 1.5
vertical clearance of 24m, spans the main channel. The town of miles SSW of the point. When seen from the N, the hill appears
Kumihama is situated at the head of the lagoon. Kumihama Wan to have two summits. Two miles SE of the point, the triangular
provides safe anchorage for small craft, in depths of up to 18m. white cliff at Matsuga Saki is conspicuous, especially from the
Takeno Guri is a rocky depth of 3.1m, located 1.75 miles
3.23 NE.
NNW of Kumihana Wan entrance. It is the outermost danger Amarube Saki Light is shown on the middle slopes of the
3.26
on this part of the coast. headland, 0.25 mile SSE of the extremity. A second light is
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shown on the point from a framework structure, 6m high. Several charted fish havens exist throughout Miho Wan. The
Moroyose Ko (35°37'N., 134°26'E.), a small cove at the head
3.26 bottom in most parts of the bay is mud and sand. The Hino Ga-
of a larger bay, is located about 6 miles WSW of Amarube Saki. wa flows into the head of Miho Wan on its S shore. Sakai Ko, a
The port is considered the best natural fishing harbor on this part port of entry, lies on the NW shore of the bay.
of the coast. A light is shown from the SE corner of the port. Naka Umi (35°28'N., 133°12'E.) is a large saltwater lagoon
3.27
West of the fishing harbor is a marina, with depths of less than W of Miho Wan. The central part of the lagoon has a flat bot-
3.1m, protected by breakwaters. Anchorage depths in the bay tom with depths of 5.8 to 8.9m. Two islands, Daikon Shima
range from 4.9 to 10.1m. Taziri Ko, a fishing harbor protected by and E Shima, lie in the N end of the lagoon. Nakaeno Seto, the
breakwaters, lies 1.25 miles ENE of Ajiro Saki. narrow passage from Miho Wan into Naka Umi, is marked by
Ajiro Saki is a reddish-colored rocky point, located about 1
3.26 buoys and lighted ranges.
mile W of a thickly-wooded summit, 203m high. Ajiro Ko is a Sinzi Ko (Shinji Ko) is a large freshwater lake W of Naka
3.27
fishing harbor, protected by breakwaters, on the S side of Ajiro Umi, to which it is connected by the Okyo Gawa. The lake is 9
Saki. The depths in the harbor are less than 3.1m. Drifting miles long and 3 miles wide. Depths in its center range from
sands from the Kamo Kawa make the narrow harbor entrance 4.9 to 5.8m.
shallower at times.
Sakai Ko (35°33'N., 133°15'E.)
3.27 Shichiyama Saki (35°34'N., 134°17'E.) is a steep
grassy point which rises at the summit of Shichiyama to a World Port Index No. 61750
height of 314m, and lies about 1.5 miles SW of Ajiro Saki.
Shichiyama Saki marks the boundary between sandy beach-
3.27 3.28 Sakai Ko is a port of entry, located in the NW part of
es and low dunes to the W, and the steep and rugged coastline, Miho Wan, on the S side of the E end of Nakaeno Seto. Sakai
backed by mountains, to the E. Ko is entered S of Sakai breakwater (35°32'N., 133°16'E.). The
Amo Shima, an islet 21m high, lies 0.75 mile offshore, about
3.27 port consists of Section 2, Section 1, and Section 3 in order
2 miles W of Shichiyama Saki. from the port entrance to the N part of Naka Umi.
Tottori Ko (35°32'N., 134°11'E.), a small harbor at the
3.27 Winds—Weather.—Strong NW winds prevail during the
3.28
mouth of Sendai Kawa, is located about 5 miles WSW of Shi- winter months. The E wind predominates in March. Light S
chiyama Saki. The harbor is a fishing port, protected by break- winds are common in summer and by October, bad weather
waters. North winds raise a heavy sea at the harbor entrance, sets in again. Fog accompanies E winds in early summer, but
making entry dangerous. The channel from the harbor entrance usually dissipates within 2 to 3 hours. Winds will frequently
to the main pier has a depth of 5.5m during good weather. Tori- blow from one direction for extended periods, sometimes as
ga Shima, an islet 27m high, lies close N of the river entrance. long as 20 days.
Nagao Hana (35°32'N., 134°00'E.), a rugged wooded cape,
3.27 Tides—Currents.—The rising tide sets into Nakano Seto
3.28
81m high, lies 8.5 miles W of Karo Ko. About 7 miles SSE of from 3 hours after LW until 3 hours after HW; the falling tide
the cape stands Jubo San, 921m high. The summit of this sets seaward for the remainder of the cycle. Tidal currents are
mountain forms a prominent landmark. weak inside the harbor.
Tomari Ko, a small fishing harbor, lies 3.5 miles WSW of
3.27 Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation in North Pas-
3.28
Nagao Hana. The harbor, with depths of 1 to 3m, is protected sage is 14m; a maximum draft of 10.1m is permitted in South
by three breakwaters. During strong W winds, heavy seas enter Passage.
the harbor. The coast W of this area is mainly sandy beaches Nakaura Suido, dredged to a depth of 7m (2007), leads to
3.28
and alternating high cliffs. A number of small fishing harbors Section 3. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 33m, crosses
lie between Tomari Ko and Mi Saki, 17 miles farther W. the channel close N of Nakaura Suimon pier.
Mikuriya Saki (35°30'N., 133°30'E.), a low shingle-fringed
3.27 The principal berthing facilities are described in the table ti-
3.28
point, is located 4.75 miles WSW of Mi Saki. The point marks tled Sakai Ko—Berthing Facilities.
the E entrance side of Miho Wan. Piers No. 1-4 are established in front of a petroleum terminal
3.28
Miho Wan, a bight open to the NE, is entered between Jizo located about 0.5 mile SW of Sakai Ko breakwater light. Four
Saki and Mikuriya Saki. Depths in the bay decrease gradually mooring buoys are laid W of the root of Sakai-Suido O Hashi;
from 31m at the entrance, to the sandy beaches of the shore. another mooring buoy is located near Eshima Quay.
Sakai Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Vessel size
Isaka Flour Milling Terminal
Grain. Maximum loa of 274m. Pier
Isaka Pier. 193m 14.5m 6.8m 70,000 dwt
length includes dolphins.
Pacific Cement Terminal
Cement Berth 5m — — — Cement.
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Maximum Vessel
Draft Vessel size
Sakai Section 3
JEF Logistics Quay 340m 5.6-5.8m — 30,000 dwt Breakbulk.
Sukematsu Wharf International Container Terminal
Berth 1-2 (Quay 8) 490m 12.0m — 30,000 dwt Containers.
Sukematsu Wharf International Vehicle Terminal
Quay (Area A) 330m 14.0m — 50,000 dwt Vehicles, reefer, and containers.
Sakai Section 2
Export Quay 428m 9.0m — 50,000 dwt Breakbulk.
Omama No, 1 190m 4.4m — — Breakbulk.
Omama No. 2 190m 5.6m — — Breakbulk.
Omama No. 3 190m — — — Breakbulk.
Omama No. 4 190m 8.0m — — Breakbulk.
Omama No. 5 400m 10.7m — — General cargo.
Omama No.6 230m 6.8m — — General cargo.
Product Quay — 6.4-8.2m — — Breakbulk.
Shiohama No. 1 Quay 395m 5.4-6.9m — — Breakbulk.
Sumkin Wharf 290m 5.2-6.0m — — Breakbulk.
Senboku Section 5
Komatsu Quay 1 Berth A 97m 5.3-6.6m — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 1 Berth B 97m 5.3-6.4m — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 1 Berth C 97m — — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 1 Berth D 97m 5.3-6.4m — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 2 Berth A 126m 7.7-7.2m — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 2 Berth B 126m 7.1-7.2m — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 2 Berth C 126m 7.1-7.2m — — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 3 Berth A 130m 6.9m — — Breakbulk.
Komatsu Quay 3 Berth B 130m 5.4m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 1 Berth B 96m 5.1-5.6m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 1 Berth C 96m 5.2-5.6m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 1 Berth D — 5.1-5.6m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 1 Berth E 96m 5.1-5.6m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 1 Berth F 96m 5.1-5.6m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 2 Berth A 110m 5.9m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 2 Berth B 110m 5.9m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 2 Berth B 110m 5.0m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 2 Berth C 110m 5.0m — — Breakbulk.
Matsunohama Quay 2 Berth D 110m 5.0m — — Breakbulk.
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Maximum Vessel
Draft Vessel size
Matsunohama Quay 2 Berth E 110m 5.0m — — Breakbulk.
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth A 58m — — — —
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth B 58m 3.9-4.9m — — —
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth C 58m 3.9-4.9m — — —
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth D 59m 3.9-4.9m — — General cargo.
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth E 58m — — — General cargo.
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth F 59m 3.9-4.9m — — General cargo.
Shiomi Quay 1 Berth G 59m 3.9-4.9m — — General cargo.
Shiomi Quay1 Berth H — — — — General cargo.
Shiomi Quay 2 Berth A 191m 10.3-10.6m — — Breakbulk.
Shiomi Quay 2 Berth B 192m 10.3-10.6m — — Ro-ro and passengers.
Shiomi Quay 2 Berth C 58m 10.3-10.6m — — —
Shiomi Quay 3 Berth A 193m 10.0-10.3m — — —
Shiomi Quay 3 Berth B — — — — —
Shiomi Quay 3 Berth C 194m 10.0-10.3m — — Breakbulk.
Shiomi Quay 4 Berth A 140m 7.3-7.9m — — Breakbulk.
Shiomi Quay 4 Berth B 140m 7.3-7.9m — — Breakbulk.
Shiomi Quay 5 Berth A 247m 12.0m — — Ro-ro and passengers.
Shiomi Quay 5 Berth B 246m 12.0m — — Ro-ro and passengers.
Shiomi Quay 5 Berth C 247m 12.0m — — Ro-ro and passengers.
Sukematsu Quay 1 230m 9.3-9.4m — — Ro-ro and passengers.
Sukematsu Quay 2 Berth A 126m 7.4m — — Ro-ro and breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 2 Berth B 127m 7.4m — — Ro-ro and breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 2 Berth C 127m 7.4m — — Ro-ro and bBreakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 3 Berth A 126m 7.6m — — Breakbulk and aggregates.
Sukematsu Quay 3 Berth B 127m 7.6m — — Breakbulk and aggregates.
Sukematsu Quay 3 Berth C 127m 7.6m — — Breakbulk and aggregates.
Sukematsu Quay 4 Berth A 126m 7.6m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 4 Berth B 127m 7.6m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 4 Berth C 127m 7.6m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 5 Berth A 105m 7.5-7.8m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 5 Berth B 105m 7.5-7.8m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsu Quay 5 Berth C 105m 7.5-7.8m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsa Quay 6 300m 5.8m — — Breakbulk.
Sukematsa Quay 7 410m — — — Breakbulk and containers.
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Maximum Vessel
Draft Vessel size
Tanker Terminals
Cosmo Oil Pier
Cosmo North 32m — 14.0m 195,120 dwt Aviation fuel.
Iwatani Terminal
LPG and chemicals. Maximum loa of
Iwatani Sangyo 27m 14.5m 13.0m 66,000 dwt
246m. Maximum beam of 39.9m.
Japan VAM & Poval (JVP)
JVP Pier 5 5.50 5.0m 2,000 dwt Chemicals. Maximum loa of 72.7m.
JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Terminal
General Sekiyu B0 7 45m — — — Clean products.
General Sekiyu B0 1-2 25m — — — Clean products.
General Sekiyu B0 15 25m — — — Vegetable oils.
Clean products. Maximum loa of
Tonen General Sekiyu 42m 16.50 14.5m 314,250 dwt
Marubeni-Ennex-Sakai Terminal
Clean Products. Maximum loa of
Center 18m 14.0m 113,000 dwt
No. 1 14m — — 9,500 dwt Clean products.
No. 2 95m — — 9,500 dwt Clean products.
Small Pier 9m — — 1,302 dwt
65m.
Mitsui Chemical, Osaka Factory
Factory Berth — 16.0m 14.5m 99,999 dwt
270m.
Nippon Petroleum Refining Company
Oil Dolphin Berth 18m 8.50m 7.65m 6,750 dwt
145m.
NPRC Berth A 28m 16.4m 14.0m 141,672 dwt
LPG. Maximum loa of 255m. Maxi-
NPRC Berth B 29m 16.0m 14.5m 66,769 dwt
mum beam of 38.0m.
Osaka International Refining Terminal (OIREC)
No. 1 10m 6.0m — — Maximum loa of 75m.
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Maximum Vessel
Draft Vessel size
No. 4 E 32m 4.5m — — —
No. 4 W 32m 4.5m — — —
No. 5 40m 7.5m — — —
No. 8 41m 7.5m — — —
No. 9 40m 7.5m — — —
No. 10 40m 7.5m — — —
Sakai Cosmo LPG Terminal Co. LTD.
Aviation fuel. Maximum loa of
Cosmo South 25m 20.0m 14.5m 259,999 dwt
Sakai LNG Terminal
LNG 40m 14.0m 12.2m 101,000 dwt LNG. Maximum loa of 333m.
Senboku I LNG Terminal
LNG 33m 15.1m 13.5m — LNG. Maximum loa of 110m.
LNG and LPG. Maximum loa of
LNG South 34m 12.0m 10.0m 57,000 dwt
Senboku II LNG Terminal
No. 1 41m 14.0m 12.0m 73,000 dwt LNG.
No. 2 40m 14.0m 12.0m 79,000 dwt LNG.
Supplemental 53m 14.0m — — LPG. Maximum loa of 125m
Takashi Chemical Terminal
Pier 120m 13.5m 7.4m 8,500 dwt Chemicals. Maximum loa of 180m
Pilotage.—Pilots are available but are not compulsory. Pilots

3.28 no dangers more than a mile offshore. The W half of this sec-
are available during daylight hours only and board 1.5 miles E tion of coast is comparatively regular, but the E part is broken
of Sakai Ko Breakwater Light. by numerous small inlets. A range of hills backs the entire
Contact Information.—The Sakai Port Authority can be
3.28 length of this section of coast.
contacted, as follows: Oki Gunto, a group of islands, lies 25 miles N of the coast.
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1. Telephone: 81-859-42-3705 The E current between the islands and the mainland runs strong
2. Facsimile: 81-859-42-3735 during periods of SW winds. The islands are described in para-
3. E-mail: [email protected] graph 3.32.
Anchorage.—Good anchorage is available outside the har-
3.28 Zizo Saki (35°34'N., 133°20'E.) is the E end of a rugged
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bor breakwater, in 10.9 to 12m, sand and mud, good holding peninsula that forms the N side of Miho Wan. Chinogozen-ji-
ground. ma, a group of four above-water rocks, lie 0.15 mile NE of the
A circular quarantine anchorage, about 0.5 mile in diameter,
3.28 point.
is centered about 0.6 mile SSE of the end of the breakwater Okinogosen-jima, a rock 6m high, lies 1.75 miles NE of Zizo
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entrance. Saki. Jiura Guri, a rocky depth of 0.9m, lies close NE of Oki-
However, the quarantine anchorage is not suitable for large
3.28 nogosen-jima.
vessels, which should anchor 2 miles ESE of Sakai Breakwater Mihonoseki Ko (35°34'N., 133°19'E.), protected by a break-
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Light. water, lies about 1 mile SW of Zizo Saki.

Takao Yama (35°33'N., 133°14'E.), 328m high, is located 4
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Zizo Saki (Jizo Saki) to Hinomi Saki miles W of Zizo Saki. The summit is marked by a conspicuous
green-domed radar station.
3.29 From Zizo Saki, the coast trends WSW for 36 miles to Chikumi Wan (Kasa Ura), a small bay, located 4.5 miles W
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Hinomi Saki. The coast is rocky and generally steep-to, with of Takao Yama, affords shelter to small vessels from all but the
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E winds. The small village of Chikumi lies at the head of the Nakano Shima is the NE island.
bay. Nisino Shima consists of two sections joined by a narrow
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isthmus. Takuhi Yama, the highest peak in Dozen, 452m high,

3.30 Uomi Hana (35°36'N., 133°06'E.), the N headland rises near the S end of the NE section which places it nearly in
between Hinomi Saki and Jizo Saki, is a barren reddish prom- the center of the group.
ontory fringed with reefs. Saza Guri, a steep-to rocky depth of Nakai Kuchi, the passage separating Nishino Shima and Na-
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9.2m, lies 0.75 mile N of Tako Hana, the N point of Uomi Ha- kano Shima, has a navigable width of 0.25 mile. A depth of
na. A light is shown from Tako Hana. 20.1m can be carried through the middle. Two small islets, 1
Etomo Ko (35°31'N., 132°58'E.) is a fishing harbor located
3.30 mile offshore, obstruct the N approach, and a rocky depth of
at the head of the bay on the mouth of the Sada Kawa. Small 17m lies in mid-channel just inside the N entrance. Tidal cur-
vessels can navigate the river which is connected to Sinzi Ko. rents in the passage set S with a rising tide at a maximum of
The harbor of Etomo Ko is enclosed by two breakwaters. The
3.30 0.75 knot and N with falling tide at 1.5 knots.
entrance between them is partially protected by a third detached Nakano Shima is indented by several coves which afford
breakwater. The harbor is used mainly by fishing boats. shelter to small vessels. Atodo Yama, the island’s highest peak,
Lights are shown at the head of the S breakwater, and at the
3.30 is 246m high.
SW end of the detached breakwater. O Guchi (Kiro Kuchi), the channel between Nakano Shima
3.32
An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 8.2m, ex-

3.30 and Chiburi Shima, has depths in excess of 36.5m for a width
tends between the N breakwater head and the detached break- of over 1 mile, except for a rocky depth of 32.9m near mid-
water. Anchorage is available, in depths of 6 to 7m, S of the channel, close W of the entrance.
offshore breakwater. Depths in the anchorage inside the break- Chiburi Shima is the S island of the group. Chibu Wan, on
3.32
water range from 3.1 to 4m. the S shore, affords shelter for small vessels. Kurii Ko is a
Between Etomo Ko and Uppurui Wan, 12 miles W, the coast
3.30 small harbor, protected by breakwaters, on the NE side of the
is rocky and should not be approached closer than 0.5 mile. A island. Akahage Yama, 325m high, is the highest peak.
number of small villages lie on this stretch of the coast. Meguri, a rock lying in the W approach to the cove W of
3.32
Uppurui Wan (35°28'N., 132°45'E.) lies on the S side of the Chiburi Wan, is illuminated at night by a light shown on
promontory which terminates in Uppurui Hana. Uppurai Hana Mikoshi Hana, the W entrance point to this cove. Another light
Light is shown from a round tower, 5.8m high. The bay is 2 stands close N of the one on Mikoshi Hana.
miles wide at its mouth and runs E and W for 2 miles. The bay Akanadano Seto (Akanada Kuchi) separates the NW end of
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affords good shelter from all winds except from those in the W Chiburi Shima from the S point of Nishino Shima. An overhead
to N. cable, with vertical clearance of 40m, spans the fairway which
Anchorage.—Anchorage is obtainable by small vessels in
3.30 has a depth of 34.7m and a channel width of 0.25 mile.
Uppurui Wan on sand or rock, good holding ground, but is not Tidal currents of up to 1 knot set E with the rising tide and W
3.32
recommended as the bay is completely open W and N, and due with the falling tide. Because of the E ocean current, the rising
to the funneling effect of the hinterland, E winds raise a sea. tide is usually stronger and longer lasting. During rough weath-
er, the current may set W all day.
3.31 Hinomi Saki, a high, cliffy point fringed by foul ground, Urago Wan, an inlet on the S side of Nishino Shima, affords
3.32
lies 5 miles WSW of Uppurui Hana. The point forms the NW ex- anchorage, in 20.1m to 32.9m, mud and sand, good holding
tremity of a promontory of which Oishi Bana is the SW extremity. ground. A submarine cable is laid from the point of the small
Hino Misaki Light is shown from a round stone tower, 44m high. peninsula, located due W of Takuhi Yama, SSE to a point on
An auxiliary light, shown from a round concrete tower 13.1m the N shore of Chibura Shima. Urago village is situated at the
high, is situated close NE of the main light. head of the bay.
Caution.—Large fishing buoys made of bamboo or logs are
3.31 Directions.—Vessels proceeding to the Urago Wan anchor-
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set 10 to 50 miles off this coast from spring through autumn. age by way of O Guchi should approach the passage with
From November through February, large fish nets are set N of Kuroshima Bana in line bearing 283° with Tawara Shima.
Hinomi Saki; the N and W ends of the nets may be marked When abeam of Kiroga Saki, alter course to 307° to steer for
with lights. the 258m hill near the head of the SW cove. When abeam of
Okatsura Shima, distant 0.7 mile, alter course to 326° to steer
Off-lying Islands for the 85m hill on Shimane Saki. Then proceed to the anchor-
age.
3.32 Oki Gunto (36°10'N., 133°10'E.), an island group Dogo Suido, the channel separating Dozen and Dogo, is 6
3.32
consisting of Dogo, the NE island, and Dozen, three smaller is- miles wide; however, rocks and reefs reduce the fairway to
lands with numerous rocks and islets to the SW, is located 25 about 2.5 miles between Omori Shima and Onbe Shima. It has
miles N of Uomi Hana. Dogo and Dozen are separated by a a least depth of 31m in mid-channel.
channel almost 6 miles wide. The islands are comparatively Omori Shima is a steep, grassy islet with a sharp conspicuous
3.32
high and rugged; the land used mostly for farming. Tidal cur- peak, 155m high, near the NE end. A number of dangers lie
rents in the area are weak and irregular. within the area, 0.5 mile SE of the islet. Sakai Guri, a group of
Dozen consists of three main islands, so disposed that they
3.32 four low above-water rocks, lies on the outer end of a bank
nearly enclose a water area that can be approached by any one which extends about 4 miles S from Omori Shima.
of the three channels leading between them. Ciburi Shima is Onbe Shima, a group of four rocks, the highest being 23m
3.32
the S island; Nisino Shima, the largest, is the NW island; and high, lie 2.5 miles NNE of Omori Shima. The rocks are the
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outermost danger fringing the SW coast of Dogo. headland. The harbor of Oura is protected by breakwaters.
Nima Ko (35°09'N., 132°25'E.) is a small fishing harbor lo-
3.34
3.33 Dogo (36°15'N., 133°17'E.), the largest of the islands, cated about 2 miles SSW of Oura Hana. Maetaka Guri, a rocky
is about 10 miles in diameter. The island is cliffy and fringed depth of 8.7m, lies 0.75 mile NW of the harbor entrance.
with numerous islets and rocks that extend up to 0.5 mile off- Yunotsu Ko, a small harbor, opened to the NW, lies 4.5 miles
3.34
shore. Daimanji Yama, 608m high, the highest peak, is a good SSW of Nima Ko. The town of Yunotsu is situated on the N
landmark. side of the harbor. Oetaka Yama, a conspicuous peak 808m
Saigo Ko (36°12'N., 133°20'E.), the capital and principal
3.33 high, lies 4.5 miles ESE of the town.
town in Oki Gunto, lies on the SE coast of Dogo. This town al- Gotsu Ko (35°01'N., 132°14'E.) is a small harbor at the
3.34
so comprises a small port and is home to fishing harbor. The mouth of the Go Kawa. There is usually a heavy sea off the en-
port specializes in the export of timber, rice and fish. trance to the port. When in freshlets, the river current is report-
Depths—Limitations.—Within the entrance, the harbor
3.33 ed to reach a rate of 10 knots. Vessels of less than 100 gt
branches off to the N and W, forming two coves. The entrance frequent the harbor.
to the harbor is narrow, but free of danger except for a rock, 1m Aka Hana, about 8 miles SW of Gotsu Ko, is a red cliff
3.34
high, on the E side of the entrance. The port is protected by a fringed with a rocky shoal. There is a large sand hill about 2.5
detached breakwater, marked by lights at both ends. There are miles NE of the cliff which is very prominent from the SW and
numerous berths in the harbor with depths alongside as deep as W.
6.5m.
Pilotage.—Pilots are not available.
3.33
Hamada Ko (34°53'N., 132°04'E.)
Anchorage.—Vessels generally anchor in the N cove. The
3.33
W cove has a narrow shoaled entrance making it unsuitable as World Port Index No. 61730
an anchorage. The N cove anchorage has depths of 18.2 to
32.9m, mud. A small rocky area, 12.8m deep, lies near the cen- 3.35 Hamada Ko, a port of entry, is divided into two sectors;
ter of the cove. commercial trade is handled in the S sector, while the N sector is
used as the fishing port. Both the N and S sectors are protected
Taisha Ko to Hamada Ko by breakwaters. A number of islands, scattered along the N edge
of the harbor, also provide good shelter to the port.
3.34 From Taisha Ko, the coast trends SW for 44 miles to Depths—Limitations.—Nagahama Ko, the commercial
3.35
Hamada Ko, a port of entry. The coast is rocky and generally center of the port, is protected by reclaimed land and the W
steep-to with no dangers more than 1 mile offshore. A range of breakwater. The draft limitations in the channel are 9m at
hills backs the entire length of coast in this vicinity and numer- Nagahama Wharf No. 2 and 7m at Nagahama Wharf No. 1.
ous small coves indent the shore. Larger vessels handle cargo offshore according to their draft.
3.35
Taisha Ko (35°24'N., 132°40'E.) is a small artificial fishing

3.34 Isaki Se, a rocky shoal having a least depth of 12.2m, lies in
3.35
harbor located 2.5 miles SE of Hinomi Saki. Sheltered anchor- the approach to the port, about 0.8 mile W of the breakwater.
age is available off the port, in 9.2m, sand. The anchorage is Hamada Ko, the fishing center of the port, is protected by
3.35
protected from N and E winds. The harbor is protected by two breakwaters. Depths in the harbor range up to 4m. Vessels of
breakwaters and a breakwater in ruins (2007). A wave meter up to 300 gt can enter the fishing port.
lies 1.3 miles SSW of the entrance to Taisha Ko. Matsuhara Ura, in which the depths are less than 5.5m, is sit-
3.35
Oura Hana, thickly wooded with pine trees, is prominent

3.34 uated in the NE corner of the harbor. Hamada Kawa flows into
from the N and W. Several rocks fringe the NE side of the the S side of the inlet.
Hamada Ko—Berthing Facilities

Name Location Length Depth Vessel size
Berth No. 1 E part of Nagahama Wharf 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt
Berth No. 2 W part of Nagahama Wharf 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Nagahama Wharf
Berth No. 3 E side of Nagahama Wharf 70m 5.0m 1,000 dwt
Berth No. 4 W of O Shima 90m 5.5m 2,000 dwt
Materal Landing Berth Nos. 1-3 West of Nagahama Wharf 330m 4.0m 500 dwt
Nagahama Pier Nagahama Pier S side of Nagahama Wharf 90m 4.5m —
Berth No. 1 W part of Fukui Wharf 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
Berth No. 2 E part of Fukui Wharf 90m 5.5m 2,000 dwt
Fukui Wharf
Berth No. 3 N part of Fukui Wharf 280m 12.0m 50,000 dwt
Berth No. 4 S part of Fukui Wharf 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
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The principal berthing facilities are described in the table

3.35 tered, but the mud bottom is reported to be very soft.
titled Hamada Ko—Berthing Facilities. Koyama Misaki, a conspicuous and salient headland, is the
3.36
Pilotage.—Pilots are available at the quarantine anchorage

3.35 termination of the N slope of Ko Yama. Shiro Se, a chain of
during daylight hours only. rocks, some above-water, extends NW for 0.4 mile from the
Anchorage.—The best anchorage available is off the fishing
3.35 NW side of Koyama Misaki. A light is shown from the point.
harbor, in 12.8m, mud bottom. With strong W winds, vessels Nanatsu Shima is a group of rocky islets lying 1 mile to the
anchor, in 12.8m, off the commercial harbor, 0.25 mile SE of O NW of Koyama Misaki.
Shima. A lighted buoy marks shoal water about 0.5 mile ENE
of O Shima. Susa Ko to Hagi Ko
A rectangular quarantine anchorage, 430m by 795m, lying
3.35
NE-SW, is centered 0.67 mile E of Shakkuri. Pilots board at the 3.37 Susa Ko (34°38'N., 131°36'E.) is entered between
quarantine anchorage. Kotohirage Hana and Kamega Kubi. The entrance is encum-
Small vessels anchor E of Setoga Shima or in Tono Ura, in
3.35 bered by a group of islets and rocks lying almost in mid-chan-
3.1 to 4.6m, mud. nel, and by foul ground extending N for 0.15 mile from
Kotohirage Hana. Breakwaters protect the fishing harbor at the
Hamada Ko to Koyama Misaki head of the inlet. A light is shown from Tenjin Shima.
The preferred channel to Susa Ko is between Tenjin Shima,
3.37
3.36 From Hamada Ko the coast, generally steep-to, trends the largest islet, and Kuro Shima. Depths shoal gradually from
SW for about 24 miles to Koyama Misaki. Except for Esaki Ko, 31m in the entrance, with general depths of 9 to 18.2m in the
the shoreline is regular and with the exception of Taka Shima all central part of the harbor.
inlets and known dangers lie within 1 mile of the coast. Several Tidal currents at the entrance to Susa Ko are weak, with the
3.37
small fishing villages lie on this section of the coast. NE current reaching a maximum about 1 to 2 hours before lo-
Taima Yama (34°49'N., 132°01'E.), a prominent peak with
3.36 cal HW and the SW current reaching its maximum at about the
an elevation of 609m, is located 4 miles SSW of Hamada Ko. same interval before local LW.
Taima Yama is surmounted by five radio towers marked by ob- Anchorage is available, in 14m, mud, 0.1 mile S of Benten
3.37
struction lights. Shima, a small islet marked by a shrine, lying off the N shore
Kannon Saki is a cliffy headland located about 5.5 miles SW
3.36 of the harbor. Limited swinging room restricts the two N coves
of Taima San. The small port of Sutsu lies 1 mile E of the to vessels of less than 100 gt.
point. Uta Shima (34°34'N., 131°29'E.), a flat-topped pine-cov-
3.37
Taka Shima (34°50'N., 131°50'E.), a high steep-to island,

3.36 ered islet, lies 2.5 miles offshore, 6 miles SW of Susa Ko. Futa-
lies almost 5 miles NW of Kannon Saki. It is 0.5 mile in length jima Guri, with a depth of 11.6m, lies 2 miles NW of Uta
and 117m high. The island provides a good landmark for ship- Shima. Hime Shima, 92m high, lies 2 miles ESE of Uta Shima.
ping along the coast. Taka Shima Light is shown from a con- The channel between these two islets is deep and free of dan-
crete tower, 14.9m high, standing on the summit of the island. gers.
Maeno Se, an isolated depth of 15.8m, is located 1 mile E of Modoro Misaki (34°32'N., 131°28'E.), a high point faced
3.37
the island. with rounded cliffs, lies about 3 miles SSW of Uta Shima. The
Esaki Ko (34°39'N., 131°39'E.) is a narrow L-shaped inlet
3.36 point rises to Todake Yame, thickly wooded and 416m high. It
with a minimum navigable width of 0.1 mile and a depth of is prominent, especially when viewed from N. A light is shown
5.5m. The port is used mainly by fishing vessels. At the en- on the SW side of the cape.
trance to the port, flood current sets onshore and the ebb cur- O Shima (34°30'N., 131°25'E.), 90m high, lies about 3 miles
3.37
rent sets offshore. SW of Modoro Misaki. A village is situated on the S shore. A

Aspect.—The port is best identified by Ko Yama (34°39'N.,
3.36 light is shown from the SE corner of the island.
131°37'E.), a mountain 533m high, located 0.75 mile S of A submarine cable lies about 0.8 mile SW of the light and
3.37
Koyama Misaki. A second peak, close E, is 478m high. From proceeds in a NW direction to the island, about 20 miles dis-
the W they appear as one rounded summit. tant.
Shiritaka Yama, 0.25 mile SE of Ryujin Saki, is 174m high.
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Saidoji, a hexagonal temple, is a prominent mark at the head

3.36
Hagi Ko (34°25'N., 131°24'E.)
of the harbor.
Directions.—From a position 1 mile off the harbor mouth,
3.36 World Port Index No. 61720
the approach is indicated by the alignment (202°) of leading
lights. The front light (34°39'N., 131°39'E.) is shown from a 3.38 Hagi Ko is a port of entry and a fishing center. Hagi,
round concrete tower, 4.9m high, with an arrowhead daymark. the principal city of Yamaguti, is an important industrial center.
The rear light is shown from a similar daymark, situated 120m A group of six islands lies up to 5 miles offshore on the ap-
SSW of the front light. These towers show up well and lead proach to the harbor. The islands are mostly flat-topped and
through the harbor entrance, with rocks on the W side and deep marked by steep cliffs. The city of Hagi is situated in the delta
water close inshore on the E side. area between the two branches of Abu Kawa. The port is en-
About 1.5 miles within the entrance, two breakwaters afford
3.36 tered between Ose Hana and the SW side of Koshigahama
protection to the anchorage and port. Hanto.
Anchorage.—Anchorage, in depths of 4.9 to 7m, in Esaki
3.36 Winds—Weather.—During the winter months, the prevail-
3.38
Ko is only suitable for vessels up to 1,000 dwt. It is well-shel- ing winds are from the W. From March through November, NE
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winds are the most frequent; SE winds are rare. Fog seldom oc- dangerous in a heavy sea. An overhead cable, with a vertical
curs in this vicinity. clearance of 22.9m, and a bridge, with a vertical clearance of
Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents are weak and the slight
3.38 12.9m, span the passage.
ocean current off the harbor sets NE. The current sets NE with The E tidal current flows through Senzaki Seto from 4 hours
3.40
a rising tide, attaining maximum strength at HW. With a falling before until 2 hours after high tide at Odomari, with a maxi-
tide, the current sets SW and is strongest at LW. mum velocity of 2 knots. The W current may run at a rate of 1
Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the harbor shoal gradual-
3.38 knot. At the turn the currents may be irregular for 1 or 2 hours,
ly from 23.7m in the entrance. Kata Ko, the commercial port at sometimes with a slack period of 15 minutes.
the head of the N cove, has depths of 2 to 6.5m at the dock. Ac-
cording to reports, vessels of up to 2,700 gt, with maximum 3.41 Omi Shima (34°25'N., 131°12'E.) consists of two
drafts of 6.7m, can be accommodated. parts connected by a narrow isthmus, 200m wide. The W side
Pilotage.—A pilot is available, but arrangements must be
3.38 of the island forms the E shore of Fukawa Wan; the S side
made well in advance. The pilot boards 1.1 miles SW of Kasa forms the N shore of Senzaki Wan. Taka Yama, a conspicuous,
Yama, where quarantine clearance is conducted. conical mountain, 320m high, rises near the NW end of the is-
Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in 18.2m, mud and
3.38 land. The N and E coasts of Omi Shima are fringed with foul
fine sand, S of Kasa Yama. The roadstead is open to the NW ground to a distance of 0.2 mile.
and vessels frequently drag anchor when winds from that quar- Fukawa Wan, a bay, entered between Ima Misaki and Take-
3.41
ter exceed 15 knots. noko Bana, is located 3.5 miles W of Senzaki Wan. The bay af-
Caution.—Fish havens have been set in the harbor and its
3.38 fords sheltered anchorage from all winds except from the N,
approaches. good holding ground with a sandy bottom. Depths recede grad-
ually from 40m at the entrance to foul ground at the head of the
Hagi Ko to Tsuno Shima and Mi Shima bay. A light is shown from Ima Misaki.
Mi Shima (34°46'N., 131°09'E.) appears long and undulating
3.41
3.39 From Hagi Ko, the coast trends W for 21 miles to from the NW. The island is 2.75 miles in length and 1.75 miles
Kawashiri Misaki, then SW for 9 miles to Tsuno Shima. The wide. The highest point is 182m and located near the middle of
mountains in this vicinity rise abruptly from the coast, which is the W side of the island. There are no dangers other than rocks
broken by numerous bays and inlets. Mi Shima is located 22 scattered along the coast. Local fishermen anchor off Utsu Ko, a
miles N of the mainland. small fishing village at the head of a bight on the E side of the is-
Ai Shima (34°30'N., 131°17'E.), 157m high, is located 7 land, in 7.3 to 20.1m, rock and gravel.
miles NW of Hagi Ko. It is the largest and outermost island in The current in the vicinity of the island sets E with a velocity
3.41
the approach to Senzaki Wan. A light is shown from the NW sometimes as high as 2.5 knots. It is particularly strong off the
side of the island. N side of the island.
O Shima (34°25'N., 131°16'E.), 115m high, located 5.5
3.39
miles S of Ai Shima, lies in the entrance to Senzaki Wan. Foul 3.42 Kawashiri Misaki (34°26'N., 130°59'E.), a cliffy and
ground fringes the entire E side from N to S, extending out to 1 thickly-wooded projection, 60m high, is located 7.5 miles W of
mile. A light is shown from the N tip of the island. Ima Misaki. The ocean current flows close off the point and
Kabe Iwa, 33m high, is located 1.5 miles NE of O Shima, the
3.39 causes tide rips which are very heavy during the summer
outlying danger on the E side of the main approach channel to months. A light is shown from the point.
Senzaki Wan. Shojin Guri, a rocky depth of 4.9m, lies 0.6 mile Yuya Wan is entered between Orikama Hana and the SW ex-
3.42
ENE of Kabe Iwa. tremity of Yuya Hanto, about 2.25 miles to the NE. Depths
Senzaki Wan, about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide, is located
3.39 range from 45.7m in the middle of the entrance approach to
7 miles W of Hogi Ko. Numerous islets and dangers lie in the 9.2m less than 1 mile from the head of the bay. The N shore is
approach and entrance to the bay, but the bay and harbor are relatively steep-to, but the E end of the S shore is fringed with
relatively unencumbered. Depths shoal from 36.5m in the en- shoal water and sunken rocks up to 0.5 mile offshore. The bay
trance of the bay to 18.2m off the entrance to Senzaki Ko. is considered a good harbor of refuge.
Oura Byochi is the most sheltered cove in Yuya Wan and af-
3.42
3.40 Senzaki Ko (34°23'N., 131°12'E.), a fishing harbor in fords good anchorage, in 14.6 to 23.7m, mud, good holding
the SW part of Senzaki Wan, is sheltered from all winds; ground. The cove gives good protection during the Northwest
breakwaters protect the harbor basin. Depths within the basin Monsoons.
range from 2 to 6m. A shoal, less than 4.9m deep, extends for Caution.—A large number of fishing boats operate within
3.42
about 0.5 mile on the E side of the fishing port breakwater. Yuya Wan and several fish havens lie in the approaches and en-
Depths—Limitations.—A pier at the cement factory, S of
3.40 trance to Yuya Wan.
the fishing harbor, has a depth of 8.9m alongside. It has been
reported that vessels up to 8,500 gt use the berth. 3.43 Tsuno Shima (34°21'N., 130°51'E.), about 2.3 miles
Anchorage.—Vessels anchor, in depths of 8 to 14.9m, mud
3.40 long, is separated from the mainland by Amaga Seto, a shallow
and sand. Vessels of 5,000 gt anchor here. Weather and tidal and dangerous passage, which has a least width of 0.75 mile.
conditions are similar to those at Hagi Ko. The buoyed channel through Amaga Seto has been dredged to
Senzaki Seto is a narrow channel, used by small vessels
3.40 3.1m and is 50m wide. Vessels up to 200 gt use the channel. A
drawing up to 3.1m, that connects Senzaki Wan to Fukawa bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 18m, spans Amaga
Wan. It is free of dangers, but the shoals in the W approach are Seto close NE of Hato Shima.
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Shoals and drying rocks fringe the E and W ends of the is-
3.43 is rocky and steep. From Kannon Zaki to Murasaki Bana, the
land and extend to the 20m curve, which lies up to 0.75 mile coast is mostly sandy beach backed by low hills. In general, the
offshore. 20m curve lies less than 1 mile offshore. Numerous fish havens
Anchorage, sheltered from W winds, is available off Oyama,
3.43 exist along this part of the coast.
on the SE side of the island. Futago Shima (34°20'N., 130°53'E.) consists of two rocky
Shiomaki (34°25'N., 130°48'E.), located 5 miles NW of
3.43 islets surrounded by a reef and located 1.5 miles SE of Tsuno
Tsuno Shima, is a detached reef, 11m deep; it is marked by tide Shima. The N islet is the higher, reaching a height of 42m. The
rips which are heaviest in summer. Strong NW winds raise a summits of the islets are thickly wooded. The passage between
sea over the reef. the islets and the mainland is mostly foul.
Kottoi Ko, a small harbor located about 1.3 miles SE of Futa-
3.44
go Shima, lies in a small inlet. The SW side of the entrance is

encumbered by reefs and foul ground. The inlet affords good
anchorage, in 7m, mud, good holding ground. Small vessels
take shelter here during bad weather. A light is shown from the
N entrance point.
Kanda Misaki is a low wooded point located about 2 miles
3.44
SSW of Kottoi Ko. The point is fringed by sunken and drying

rocks. Nezumi Shima, a small islet fringed with foul ground,
lies 1 mile N of Kanda Misaki.
Osaki Bana (34°13'N., 130°55'E.), fringed with reefs, rises

3.44
to Sabatsuri Yama, 190m high, and surmounted by a clump of

pine trees. Ryugu Iwa, 18.9m high, lies 0.5 mile NW of the
point.
Atsu Shima consists of two large islands in a group of islets
3.44
and rocks, lying 1 mile offshore, located 2.5 miles SSE of Osa-
ki Bana. The N island is Me Shima and the S island, the larger,
is O Shima. Both the islands are thickly wooded. Kabe Shima,
a rock 10.1m high, is the northernmost danger in the group.
Maru Se, a rock awash, reduces the fairway to less than 0.2
mile.
3.45 Futaoi-jima (34°06'N., 130°47'E.) lies about 7 miles

SW of Atsu Shima and 3 miles off the mainland. The shoreline
of the island is steep and cliffy, especially on its W side. The
Kottoi Light NW part of the island consists of three peaks, the highest with
an elevation of 250m. A light is shown from Kanega Saki, lo-
Tidal currents in the vicinity of Shiomaki are greatly altered
3.43 cated on the SW side of the island. Mizu Shima, a rock 3.7m
by the Tsushima Current. The flood current sets SSW for about high, lies 1 mile SE of Futaoi-jima. A buoy marks the E side of
1 hour at the maximum rate of 0.75 knot; the ebb current sets the foul ground off the rock.
NNE for 11 hours at a maximum rate of 2.25 knots. Murasaki Bana (34°01'N., 130°54'E.) is a low, flat, salient
3.45
point covered with pine trees. The town of Yasuokamachi lies

Tsuno Shima to Murasaki Bana close E of the point.
Kurumi Se, a gravel bank, lies near the NW end of the shoal
3.45
3.44 From Tsuno Shima, the coast trends S for 20 miles to area extending 1.5 miles NW from the point. A light is shown
Murasaki Bana. The coast from Tsuno Shima to Kannon Zaki from Kurumi Se.
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Sector 4—Tsushima
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SECTOR 4
TSUSHIMA
Plan.—The front of this sector contains general information

4.0 strength of successive tidal currents may also be considered.
regarding Shimo-shima (Simo Shima) and Kamishima, the two
main islands that comprise Tsushima. The S and W sides of Shimo-shima—South and West Coasts
Shimo-shima, Aso Wan, and the W and N sides of Kamishima
are then described in that order from S to N. Finally, the E side 4.2 Ko Saki (34°05'N., 129°13'E.), the S extremity of
of Shimo-shima and the E side of Kamishima are described in Shimo-shima, is also the S extremity of a small peninsula
that order from S to N. which rises to Ko Yama, a prominent pointed thickly-wooded
summit, 233m high. Hoshinoko Shima, a peculiar shaped
General Remarks rocky islet, 47m high, lies about 0.5 mile NE of Ko Saki. A
lighthouse, which is prominent from a distance, stands on Ko
4.1 Tsushima consists of two large islands and several Saki. A light is shown about 1.5 miles N of the lighthouse.
smaller ones lying in Korea Strait between the NW coast of 4.2Tsutsu Wan (Tutu Wan) is an open bay entered between Ko
Kyushu and the S end of Korea. The two large islands are sepa- Saki and Tsutsu Saki, 2.5 miles to the WNW. The shores of the
rated by a narrow channel, the E entrance of which is only bay are mostly rocky. The village of Tsutsu is situated at the
available to small craft. Tsushima is mainly known for its fish- head of the bay. Anchorage for vessels up to 3,000 gt is afford-
ing industry. ed, in depths of over 10m, in a position close S of the breakwa-
4.1Shimo-shima and Kamishima, the two main islands of Tsu- ters during N winds. Winds from the S cause a heavy sea and
shima, are both mountainous. Shimo-shima, the S island, at- the anchorage cannot be used. Vessels anchor, in 12.8 to
tains an elevation of 662m at Yatate Yama, a wooded mountain 16.5m, about 0.5 mile off the W side of the bay, S of Tsutsu.
with a flat summit, about 5.8 miles from the S extremity of the 4.2Kono Se is a drying reef extending 0.75 mile in a SSW direc-
island. Kamishima, the N island, is lower in height and appears tion from Tsutsu Zaki. The reef is 4.6m high and prominent from
comparatively level. The islands are separated by Aso Wan, the E and W. A light marks the S end of the reef.
which is very shallow at its E end. The coastline of both islands 4.2Komatsu Se (34°05'N., 129°09'E.), a rocky patch with a
is indented with many coves and bays. depth of 7.8m, is located 0.75 mile SE of Kono Se Light.
4.1Winds—Weather.—Strong NW winds prevail during the 4.2From Tsutsu Zaki to Go Sake, 14 miles to the N, the coastline
winter and raise heavy seas off the W coast of Tsushima. In runs S to N in a fairly straight line. Outside the 20m curve, 0.5
some parts of Tsushima, a peculiar cold wind known as mile offshore, the coast is free of dangers. The shore is indented
“Kankeburi” blows seaward from inland and causes thick fog by coves and small bays on which a few small villages stand. A
on the sea. The temperature within the fog is usually 6 degrees light is shown 0.5 mile W of the village of Komoda.
lower than outside.
4.1North or NE winds prevail during September and October; in Aso Wan
the former month their strong velocity may hinder navigation
near the E coast of Tsushima. It is usually sunny, the exception 4.3 Aso Wan (34°20'N., 129°18'E.) is entered between
being a few rainfalls. Go Saki to the S and Karasu Saki, 2 miles to the NNE. Both
4.1Southwesterly winds generally prevail during the summer. entrance points are fringed by foul ground, shoals, and rocks,
Land and sea breezes are prevalent during the summer, result- leaving a fairway of about 1 mile in width. Depths in the fair-
ing in the temperature being lower than along the NW coast of way range from 20.1 to 86m. The shores of Aso Wan are in-
Kyushu. dented by many bays, some of which penetrate nearly to the E
4.1Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents set W along the S coast. The most important bays are Nii Byochi and Nobu Wan,
coast of Tsushima, with the rising tide at a rate of from 2 to 3 on the N side, and Takeshiki Ko, on the S side
knots. Imo Saki, about 3 miles E of Go Saki, is the N termination of
4.3
4.1Along the W coast, the tidal currents set in a S direction, a long, narrow, and sparsely-wooded peninsula, 90m high.
with the rising tide at a rate of 1.5 knots, and in a N direction, From the W, it has the appearance of a reddish cliff.
with the falling tide at a rate of 2 to 3 knots. During N winds, Osaki Wan (34°19'N., 129°15'E.) is entered between Imo
4.3
there are tide rips on the ebb current. The N tidal current along Saki and Utsuno Saki, 2.25 miles to the E. Anchorage is afford-
the W coast is stronger than the S current, as the general N set ed to small vessels with local knowledge on the W side of the
increases the former but decreases the latter. bay off Osaki village, about 1.3 miles S of Utsuno Saki, in a
4.1Along the E coast, the tidal current sets S during the rising depth of 25.6m. Strong winds from the N cause a considerable
tide at a rate of 0.5 to 2 knots, and N during the falling tide at a sea in this area.
rate of 0.75 to 1.75 knots. Small vessels can also anchor in Mikata Ura or Kurose Wan,
4.3
4.1The tidal currents are not felt beyond a distance of 5 miles but not without local knowledge. Vessels entering these an-
offshore; outside this distance the set is always N. chorages should pass NE of Okino Shima (Myoban-jima).
4.1Caution.—There is considerable diurnal inequality in the Kurose Wan is sheltered from winds from any direction.
tidal range during summer and winter; the resulting variation in Takeshiki Ko (34°18'N., 129°19'E.), the SE branch of Aso
4.3
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Wan, is entered through Jyogo Guchi (Rotono Kuchi), which is miles NNE of Tsuna Shima and is entered between Kurumagono
located 1 mile E of Imo Saki. There is a well-sheltered anchor- Hana and Shin Zaki. From the entrance, the inlet runs E for
age for ships up to 2,000 gt, in a depth of 30m, off the harbor. about 0.5 mile and then divides into two arms, one extending
A submarine cable has been laid in the middle of the interior of about 1.8 miles to the NE and the other about 0.8 mile SSE. Ma-
the anchorage. The town of Takeshiki, where there is a naval ru Shima, 40m high, on the S side of the inlet about 0.4 mile in-
station, stands on the W side of Takeshiki Ko. side the entrance, is densely wooded, round-topped, and easily
4.3Ujigami Bana consists of conspicuous low cliffs covered with identified. Yo Se, located at the entrance to the NE arm, is con-
giant pine trees, and is located about 1 mile N of Takeshiki Ko. spicuous by its reddish brown color. Mine Wan affords good an-
A hill, 72m high, about 0.4 mile NNE of the cape, is a good chorage, in depths of 31 to 42m, sand and mud.
landmark. Yojaku Yama, about 0.4 mile E of Ujigami Bana, is 4.6Tono Saki (34°31'N., 129°19'E.), located 5 miles NNE of
also a good landmark for the approach to Takeshiki Ko. Mine Wan, has a prominent cliff on its W side and forms the S
4.3Anchorage.—Small vessels can take anchorage, in a depth entrance point to Nita Wan. Meyano Dan, 0.5 mile S of Tono
of about 30m, SW of Nezumi Shima, which is located almost Saki, 207m high, is a prominent landmark.
0.8 mile W of Ujigami Bana. 4.6Nita Wan (34°32'N., 129°19'E.) is entered between Tono
4.3Vessels can also anchor, in a depth of about 30m, S of Ujiga- Saki and Ina Saki, which is about 2 miles SSE. Inside of the
mi Bana; however, caution is necessary because of traffic bay there are several inlets. The middle of the interior of the
bound for the E coast of Tsushima through the E arm of Take- bay generally has soundings of over 30m, however, there are
shiki Ko. several dangers and the bay is completely exposed to the W. A
4.3The N side of Aso Wan Nii Byochi, entered between Hitoe number of villages are situated along the shore of the bay,
Saki, about 3.3 miles ESE of Karasu Saki (34°22'N., which is indented by small coves and inlets. Shishimi Ko, lo-
129°14'E.), and Kaifuna Saki, about 1 mile farther E, extends cated on the S shore of the bay, affords good anchorage for
about 2.3 miles N and then divides into two arms, each about 1 small vessels in moderate depths. A light is shown from Ina Sa-
mile long. The inlet is mostly deep, and the best anchorage for ki.
small vessels with local knowledge is near the middle of the in- 4.6Between Ina Saki and So Zaki, about 5.8 miles to the N, the
let, 0.5 mile NW of Uki Se, a gray rock, awash, marked by a coast trends in a NNE direction. The coast in this vicinity is
lighted beacon, in depths of 29.3 to 31.1m. Several villages lie free from dangers close offshore. A light is shown from So Za-
on the shores of the inlet. ki.
Sago Wan (34°39'N., 129°20'E.), located about 1 mile E of
4.4 Uki Se (34°21'N., 129°18'E.), a low dark gray rock So Zaki, extends in a S direction for about 0.5 mile to the
that covers during higher HW, lies in mid-channel about 1.3 mouth of Sago Gawa, the largest river in Tsushima. The village
miles NNE of Hitoe Saki. Vessels entering or leaving Nii By- of Minato is situated at the entrance to the river.
ochi can pass E or W of Uki Se; however, the channel W of this 4.6Anchorage.—Sago Wan affords good anchorage to vessels
danger is recommended. with local knowledge, in depths of 5 to 14m, except during
Nobu Wan (34°21'N., 129°20'E.) is entered between Kaifu-
4.4 strong N winds which cause a heavy sea. When anchoring, ves-
na Saki and a promontory about 0.4 mile to the S. The inlet is sels should use caution to avoid the submarine cable indicated
indented with many small coves and bays. Nobu Wan is only on the chart. A shrine at the mouth of the river is a good land-
suitable as an anchorage for small vessels with local knowl- mark for entering Sago Wan.
edge, because of the numerous islets and shoals. The anchor- 4.6Senbyomaki Yaka (34°39'N., 129°21'E.), a grassy hill,
age areas are sheltered by the surrounding hills. 290m high, is located close E of Sago Wan. A radio tower,
marked by lights, stands about 265m SSW of Senbyomaki Ya-
Kamishima—West Side ma. The tower is a conspicuous landmark during the day or
night.
4.5 Tsuna Shima (34°25'N., 129°16'E.) consists of six
thickly-wooded islands, connected to each other by a rocky 4.7 Sasuna Ko (34°38'N., 129°23'E.) is located about 2
reef, and lying about 0.3 mile offshore. Enoki Shima, the S is- miles E of Sago Wan and is entered between Toroku Zaki
land, lies about 4 miles NNE of Karasu Saki and is 48m high. (Toroku Saki) and Tateba Zaki (Tachibu Saki). Sasuna, a small
Its S side has steep cliffs; from its S end, a reef with two islets port, is situated at the head of Sasuna Ko.
extends about 0.2 mile SW. The middle and smallest of these There is a landing quay, with a total length of 897m and
islands is Nakano Shima, 51m high. Ko Shima, the N and larg- alongside depths of 2.5 to 3m, along the whole of the inner end
est island, is 64m high and is easily identified. of the harbor. The S shore landing quay is for shipping timber
4.5Tsuna Wan, entered by a channel E of Tsuna Shima, with and the N shore landing quay is for berthing fishing boats.
depths of 5 to 32.9m, is used mainly by small vessels with local Ships of 300 gt can berth at the quay in the central part. The
knowledge. The inlet is used as a fishing base during the sum- length of the quay is 60m.
mer. The S entrance point is fringed by a reef extending about On the S shore of the inner end of the harbor there are private
135m NW, the fairway of Tsuna Wan is free of dangers. company berthing dolphins, with a reported alongside depth of
4.5Anchorage.—Tsuna Wan affords anchorage to small ves- 7.5m. Ships of 500 gt can berth alongside the dolphins.
sels, in 7 to 20m, mud and sand. Heavy seas run into the inlet There is a breakwater about 250m S of the harbor entrance
during strong W winds. lighted buoy.
Sasuna Ko affords anchorage for small vessels, in depths of
4.6 Mine Wan (34°27'N., 129°17'E.) is located about 1.5 14 to 18m, sand and mud, good shelter except from NW winds.
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4.7Aspect.—Tateba Zaki, the E arm of the harbor entrance, and should be avoided.
Mitsuse Yama, a sharp peak which is about 0.3 mile to its E, Otedo Ura, an inlet on the E side of Kunoshita Zaki, is ap-
4.9
are both conspicuous. Toroku Saki, the W arm of the harbor, proached from the E because of the previously-mentioned dan-
has a cliff on its W side. gers; it indents the coast for about 0.6 mile. This inlet is badly
4.7Okawachi Wan is located about 2.5 miles NNE of Sasuna Ko restricted by reefs and detached rocks, and at its head are two
and is entered between Saba Saki (Saman Saki) and Shirahama coves, divided by a small peninsula. The village of Otedo is sit-
Saki. The villages of Oura and Kawachi are located at the head uated at the head of the W cove.
of the inlet. Korei San, a hill 193m high, and located about 1.3 Saichose Saki, about 0.5 mile ESE of Kunoshita Zaki, is a
miles ESE of Shirahama Saki, is prominent as a landmark for low, flat, wooded point and is the extremity of the peninsula on
entering Okawachi Wan. The inlet affords good anchorage in the E side of Otedo Ura. A reef extends about 0.4 mile N from
moderate depths, good shelter and mud bottom. When anchor- the N side of Saichose Saki, and on the reef about 140m off-
ing, caution should be taken to avoid the submarine cable indi- shore are two treeless islets; the W, Tera Shima, 14m high, and
cated on the chart. Except for the fairway leading to the inner the E, Moto Shima, 14.9m high.
end of the bay, there are facilities for fish and pearls along the
shore. 4.10 Torazu Yama (34°42'N., 129°28'E.), thickly wooded
4.7The tidal current at the entrance to Okawachi Wan is S with the and very conspicuous, is 18.9m high and lies close off the E
rising tide and N with the falling tide. The spring rate is 1 knot. side of the entrance of Toyo Ura, about 0.3 mile E of Saichose
Saki; at LW it is connected with the peninsula by a chain of
Kamishima—North Side rocks.
Okinoshine Shima, a bare round-topped islet, 11m high, and
4.10
4.8 Wani Ura (34°42'N., 129°26'E.) is located about 1.5 Jinoshine Shima, a similar islet, 14.9m high, lie on a reef ex-
miles NNE of Okawaci Wan, and is entered between Oni Saki tending N for nearly 0.8 mile from the E side of the entrance of
and the SW extremity of Uni Shima. The shores of Wani Ura are Toyo Ura. A light is shown from Okinoshine Shima. A shoal,
fringed with rocks and shoals that extend as far as 0.15 mile off- with depths of from 3.1 to 4.9m, lies about 0.2 mile N of
shore. The charted depths in the entrance are from 20 to 49m. Okinoshine Shima. Mi Se, a detached rocky patch with a depth
Within the bay the depths are from 10.1 to 38m. During the sum- of 4.9m, lies about 0.5 mile E of Okinoshine Shima. A reef,
mer, a large number of fishnets are laid across Wani Ura. with depths of less than 10m, extends about 500m NE of Mi Se
4.8Korei San (34°41'N., 129°26'E.) rises close S of Wani Ura; (34°42'N., 129°29'E.). A rock, with a depth of 5.8m, lies on
it is the only good landmark at the N end of Tsushima and is this reef. These dangers should be given a wide berth by ves-
very conspicuous from the N. sels approaching Toyo Ura from the E.
4.8Uni Shima, 50m high and wooded, is only inhabited during the Toyo Ura, an inlet less restricted than Otedo Ura, indents the
4.10
fishing season. A number of metal pylons stand on the island. Ko- coast for about 0.5 mile and is backed by low wooded hills. Ko
taro Shima and Hadaka Shima, each 14m high, lie on a reef about Shima, 29m high, wooded and conspicuous, lies close off the
90m N and 230m NE, respectively, of the NE extremity of Uni W shore of Toyo Ura, about 0.3 mile SSW of Saichose Saki. A
Shima. The reef extends about 0.4 mile N from Hadaka Shima. shrine, situated at the head of the inlet, is a good landmark.
Okinoebi Shima, 17.1m high, and Jinoebi Shima, 32m high, are Toyo Ura affords anchorage to small vessels with local
4.10
two islets connected with each other by drying reefs that lie be- knowledge, in 9 to 14m, mud, good holding ground, but strong
tween the E end of Uni Shima and Kunoshita Zaki, the N extremi- N winds cause a heavy sea. Vessels up to 500 tons can use the
ty of Tsushima, nearly 0.5 mile E. harbor.
4.8The channels between Okinoebi Shima and the E extremity of
Uni Shima, and between Jinoebi Shima and Kunoshita Zaki, are 4.11 Mitsu Shima (34°43'N., 129°27'E.), lying about 1 mile
very narrow and tortuous, and the tidal currents run strongly NNW of the N extremity of Uni Shima, consists of three islets
through them; they should not be attempted. An overhead cable lying close together and joined by drying reefs. O Shima, the
spans the channel between Uni Shima and the shore. SW islet, is the largest at 13.1m high. Naka Shima, the middle
4.8A submarine cable leads from about the middle of the S side islet, is 14m high; Taka Shima, the NE islet, is 17.1m high.
of Uni Shima to a position on the E side of the bay, N of the Between Uni Shima and Mitsu Shima are numerous rocks,
4.11
village of Waniura. above and below-water. During heavy weather, the sea breaks
4.8The village of Waniura is situated at the head of a cove on over the whole of this area. During N or NE winds, there is a
the E side of Wani Ura, about 1 mile SSW of Kunoshita Zaki. confused sea which makes the area dangerous, even to vessels
The village is difficult to identify from the entrance of the bay. with local knowledge. Large vessels must navigate around the
4.8Vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage in Wani outside of the islets, however, smaller ships of up to 100 gt can
Ura. During NW winds, vessels should anchor off the S side of sail E-W through the narrow channel on the S side of Mitsu
Uni Shima, careful to avoid the submarine cable in the vicinity. Shima. The tidal currents here may attain a rate of 3.25 knots.
A vessel approaching from the NW should give a wide berth to A light is shown from the S side of Mitsu Shima.
Haennoba Se. A light is shown from Waniura Ko. Haenoha Se, a reef with several above-water rocks, lies with
4.11
O Shima, the highest rock, 9.8m high, about 0.8 mile WSW of
4.9 Kunoshita Zaki (33°43'N., 129°27'E.), the N extrem- Mitsu Shima Light. The reef extends about 0.4 mile SW and
ity of Tsushima, attains an elevation of 39m. Igai Se, which 0.3 mile NE from O Shima. A shoal, with a depth of less than
dries 0.9m, lies 0.3 mile NNW of Kunoshita Zaki; there are nu- 1.8m, lies midway between Mitsu Shima and Shirodo Se, a
merous rocks above and below-water in this vicinity, and it rock 1.2m high, on the NE end of Haenoha Se. The channels
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through this area have irregular depths of less than 5m, and depth of 3m. On the E side, No. 2 Quay has a berthing length
should be used with caution even by small vessels with local of 210m and an alongside depth of 5m. Kuta Quay, on the S
knowledge. side, has a berthing length of 280m and an alongside depth of
Kita Se is a group of above-water rocks lying about 0.3 mile
4.11 5.5m. Kuta 4M Landing Quay, on the E side of Kuta Ura, has a
NNE of Taka Shima. The rocks are from 1.2 to 2.1m high and berthing length of 340m and alongside depths of 3.5 to 5.5m.
difficult to identify from a distance. Aspect.—Marukuma Yama, a hill with a wooded summit,
4.13
Karasaki Se (34°44'N., 129°28'E.), lying about 0.8 mile

4.11 rises to a height of 276m about 1.8 miles WNW of Tora Saki.
ENE of Mitsu Shima Light, is a group of several above-water Two radio masts stand on the summit of Gongen Yama, 419m
rocks, the highest of which attains an elevation of 3.1m. Foul high, located about 1 mile NNW of Yara Zaki. Both masts
ground lies between Mitsa Shima and Karasaki Se. show lights and are conspicuous by day and night. Six radio
Caution.—Vessels rounding Mitsu Shima Light should give
4.11 towers on the NE side of the harbor are also conspicuous.
a wide berth to both Kita Se and Karasaki Se. Four beacons are situated on the NE side of the harbor from
4.13
about 0.2 to 0.3 mile NW of Yara Zaki. A light is shown from

Shimo-shima—East Side Yara Zaki.
Contact Information.—The Izuhara Port Authority can be
4.13
4.12 Naiin Wan (34°06'N., 129°14'E.) is located about 1.5 contacted via telephone at 81-827-22-2271
miles NE of Ko Saki. The inlet runs in a N and S direction for a Anchorage.—Vessels can obtain good anchorage, sheltered
4.13
distance of about 1 mile. The village of Tsutsu Naiin (Tsutsunain) from all but E winds, in the middle of the harbor, in 11.5m,
lies at the head of the inlet. Naiin Shima (Nainjima), close S of the with the light on Yara Zaki bearing 082°, and a distance of
E entrance point of Naiin Wan, to which it is connected by a dry- about 595m.
ing reef, is a densely-wooded islet, 162m high. A quarantine anchorage, in a circular area about 0.2 mile in
4.13
Naiin Wan affords anchorage to small vessels with local

4.12 diameter, with charted depths of 11.9 to 18.3m, lies with its
knowledge during N or NW winds, in 12 to 18m, sand, in the center about 0.3 mile NNW of Tora Saki.
middle of the inlet. Anchoring during S or E winds is not ad- Anchorage is prohibited in the vicinity of the submarine ca-
4.13
visable. bles, and an area between the E side of the Nakayaki Landing
Tatsuno Zaki (34°08'N., 129°17'E.) is 135m high and locat-
4.12 Quay, at the inner end of the N part of the bay, and the coast
ed about 2.8 miles NE of Naiin Shima. The point is densely opposite to its E side.
wooded, black in appearance, and very conspicuous from the Caution.—When the winds blow from the S at a rate of
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SW or NE. more than 40 knots, it is very dangerous to enter or leave the

Kuwa Ura and Agami Ura, close SW and N of Tatsuno Zaki,
4.12 harbor. When a typhoon passes along the E coast of Tsushima,
afford anchorage to small vessels with local knowledge only strong winds and heavy swells enter the harbor and cause con-
during W winds. Kuwa Ura is the larger and better sheltered of siderable damage to the port. At such times, vessels seek shel-
the two bays. ter in Aso Wan or Miura Wan.
Izuhara (34°12'N., 129°18'E.) 4.14 Azu Ko (34°13'N., 129°18'E.) is a small harbor, the
entrance of which lies between Tsurumo Saki, about 1 mile N
World Port Index No. 62440 of Yara Saki, and Magari Saki, about 0.4 mile farther N.
The navigable width of the channel into the harbor between
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4.13 Izuhara is a port of entry and the largest port in Tsu- charted dangers is about 0.1 mile. The charted depths in its en-
shima. It is situated about 7.5 miles NNE of Ko Saki. The port trance are from 20 to 29m; there are depths of 12.8 to 18.3m in
occupies an important position as the main entrance to Tsu-shi- the middle part of the harbor.
ma, which is at the international boundary. There are car ferries Good anchorage can be obtained in the middle of the harbor,
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operating between this harbor and mainland Japan. It consists in 12.8 to 18.3m, but it is only sheltered from winds blowing
of a small natural harbor with anchorage and berthing facilities from the SW through N, to NE.
for small vessels. A detached breakwater is situated about 0.2 Small vessels can obtain shelter, even when it is blowing
4.14
mile SE of Yari Sake. The harbor extends 70m ENE from Yari from the SE, between Magari village and Namuro Shima, in
Sake, then 550m SSE, then 560m SW to the shore. 10.1 to 12.8m, sand.
Winds—Weather.—North winds prevail throughout most
4.13 Okaji Zaki (Okaji Saki) (34°13'N., 129°20'E.), cliffy and
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of the year, but the harbor remains relatively calm because of steep-to on its E side, rises to Okaji Dake, 146m high. The vil-
the high hills surrounding it. Strong winds blow down from the lage of Yabusame lies in a small cove, about 0.3 mile W of
hills during the winter season. Anchorage in the harbor is poor Okaji Zake. There are strong tidal currents in the vicinity of
during strong E winds. Okaji Zake and tide rips occur in strong NE winds.
Depths—Limitations.—The charted depths in the entrance
4.13 Kechi Wan is entered between Okaji Zake and Tsunakake
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of Izuhara Ko are from 14.6 to 25.6m; in the anchorage area in Zaki, about 3.3 miles to the NNE. The shores of the bay are
the central part of the harbor the charted depths are from 11 to mostly cliffy and are slightly indented. The interior of the bay
14.6m. The quarantine anchorage has charted depths of 11.9 to has depths of 8 to 45m. East or S winds cause a heavy sea in
18.3m. the bay, which is otherwise generally calm.
Izuhara Quay, situated close W of Yara Saki Light, has
4.13 Ofunakoshi Seto has its S entrance about 0.5 mile NNW of
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alongside depths of 3.5 to 6.5m. Naka Yarai Landing Quay, on Tsunakake Zaki. The channel is 0.15 mile long, 15m wide, and
the N side, has a berthing length of 135m, with an alongside reported to be dredged to 1.5m.
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A breakwater, with a lighted tower at its end, is situated on

4.14 S.
the W side of the S entrance to the channel. A detached break- Naga Saki (34°25'N., 129°24'E.) is the NE extremity of a
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water lies 91m S of the above; a lighted tower stands at its E peninsula. A rocky ledge, 4.6m high, extends about 230m NE
end. from the point. Depths of 14.6m extend about 0.5 mile ENE
from the rocky ledge. A light is shown from Naga Saki.
4.15 Kamabuta Se (34°14'N., 129°20'E.) is a small rock Oroshika Wan is located about 6 miles N of Kuro Shima and
4.17
which dries 1.8m, and is located about 0.2 mile NNE of Okaji is entered between Naga Saki and Zeni Shima, an islet 11.9m
Zaki. Aka Saki is a reddish, cliffy point lying about 0.5 mile high, lying close off the promontory about 1 mile to the NW.
NNW of Okaji Zaki. Shimo Neo-jima is a wooded, cliffy islet, Oroshika Wan has two arms, the fairways of both are deep. Yo-
reddish in color, and lies about 0.8 mile N of Aka Saki. Gono ko Ura, the SW arm, is open to the NE; Kushi Wan is the NW
Shima consists of two small islets lying close together and is arm. The fairway leading into Oroshika Wan is narrowed to
located about 0.5 mile N of Shimo Neo-jima. about 0.4 mile by shoals on either side.
Takahama Ko is entered between a point about 0.4 mile N of
4.15 Nanahiro Se, on the N side of the entrance of Oroshika Wan,
4.17
Gono Shima, and Neso Saki, about 0.3 mile to the NNE. Small about 0.6 mile E of Zeni Shima, has a depth of 8.6m. Manaita
vessels entering the harbor can clear the dangers by keeping Se, about 0.4 mile E of the same islet, has a depth of 1.3m. Be-
range lights shown from a wharf at the head of the bay and the tween Manaita Se and Zeni Shima is a reef with depths of less
rear light on a hill NW of the wharf in line bearing 305°. A than 1.8m. A rock, with a depth of 5.9m, lies about 500m SE of
light is shown near the S entrance point to Takahama Ko. Zeni Shima. Fuka Se, on the S side of the entrance of Oroshika
Anchorage.—Okaji Ura affords anchorage to small vessels,
4.15 Wan, about 0.2 mile WNW of Naga Saki, has a depth of less
except during E winds, in about 9.2m. than 1.8m.
Takahama Ko is sheltered from all winds, except E or SE,
4.15 An islet, 5.2m high, lies close off the NW side of Yoko Ura,
4.17
and affords anchorage to small vessels with local knowledge, about 1 mile WSW of Naga Saki. Sazal Sho, awash, lies about
in 3.7 to 16.5m. 0.1 mile from the NW side, about 0.4 mile SW of the 5.2m is-
Ota Ura, located about 1 mile N of Takahama Ko, affords
4.15 let. An islet, 37m high, lies close N of Tateishi Saki, on the SE
sheltered from all winds except those from the S, and offers an- side of Yoko Ura, about 1.3 miles SW of Naga Saki. Okino
chorage to small vessels with local knowledge, in 6.4 to 10.5m. Shima, an islet 17.1m high, lies at the head of Yoko Ura. A ves-
Vessels must use caution to avoid a submarine cable. sel proceeding to the anchorage at the head of Yoko Ura should
There is shelter from N winds between Ota Saki and Tsuna-
4.15 favor the SE side of the fairway.
kake Zaki, about 0.1 mile offshore, in 8.2 to 18.3m. The W side of the entrance of Kushi Wan is fringed by a bank,
4.17
with depths of 0.9 to 5.5m. A 10.1m patch lies about 0.2 mile
4.16 Miura Wan (34°19'N., 129°23'E.) is located about 3 NE of Senbon Saki, the SW entrance point of Kushi Wan. Small
miles NE of Kechi Wan and is entered between Orise Hana vessels berth at a pier at the head of this arm.
(34°18'N., 129°24'E.) and Kuroshima Saki, a very conspicuous Anchorage.—Vessels up to 500 gt can anchor, in a depth of
4.17
headland, 1.5 miles to the NE. Lights are shown from both en- 20m, mud, in the inner part of Oroshika Wan. The head of the
trance points. Miura Wan is divided into two arms, one extend- bay is narrow, but serves as a well-sheltered anchorage.
ing to the W and then SW, and the other arm extends to the N.
The SW arm leads into Kusubo Ura, which is about 1 mile
4.16 4.18 Saka Ura (34°27'N., 129°23'E.) is located about 2.5
W of Orise Hana. Ogata Ura extends to the SSE. The N arm miles NNW of Naga Saki and is entered between Chi Saki (Ti
leads into Kamoise Hakuchi, with depths from 18 to 33m in the Saki) and Okaigo Hana, about 1 mile to the N. Kamabuta Se,
fairway. Two oil tanks standing on a wharf at Kamoise Gyoko about 0.5 mile NE of Chi Saki, is a black rock, 1.5m high, and
are prominent. Niyo Shima, an islet with steep cliffs on its SE marked by a light. Kai Se, about 0.2 mile N of Chi Saki, ap-
side, lies in the middle of Kamoise Hakuchi. The village of Ka- pears as two heads, of which the one to the N dries. This area is
moise lies at the head of this arm. mostly foul ground. Vessels entering Saka Ura should keep a
Anchorage.—Miura Wan affords anchorage to large vessels
4.16 good lookout for Kamabuta Se and Kai Se, and keep on the N
in the entrance area, with shelter from all but E and SE winds. side of the entrance to the inlet.
The anchorage is known to have good holding ground. The town of Saka lies at the head of the inlet. Large numbers
4.18
Kusubo Ura affords anchorage to small vessels, in about

4.16 of fishing vessels use the town during autumn and winter. The
20m, in its central part. Ogata Ura has anchorage for small ves- town is protected by a breakwater from which a light is shown.
sels, in depths of 12 to 16m, in its middle part. Anchorage.—Saka Ura is suitable only for small vessels
4.18
Kamoise Hakuchi affords anchorage, in about 20.1m, mud.

4.16 with local knowledge, which anchor at the head of the bay off
The recommended position lies with the SW extremity of Niyo the breakwater. There are depths of 7 to 24m in Saka Ura, but
Shima bearing 299°, and a conspicuous oil tank at Kamoise there are several dangers which restrict the anchorage, and E
bearing 357°. winds cause a heavy sea.
Kamishima—East Side 4.19 From Okaigo Hana, the coast trends in a NNE direc-
tion for about 7.5 miles to the S entrance point of Kin Wan.
4.17 From Kuro Shima to Naga Saki, about 5.5 miles to the Numerous islets lie close off the coast. Hills, about 152m high,
N, the coast is indented and affronted by several islands. slope down to the shoreline and are thickly wooded. A de-
Kanon Yama (34°24'N., 129°23'E.) is a rocky rounded sum- tached shoal, with a depth of 1.8m, lies about 0.8 mile NE of
mit, 140m high, grass covered and conspicuous from the N and Okaigo Hana and 0.25 mile offshore.
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Shitaka Ura (34°29'N., 129°24'E.) is a small shallow cove ly-

4.19 reef, 183m N of Aka Saki.
ing about 1 mile NE of Okaigo Hana. The NE entrance point of Anchorage.—Vessels of about 3,000 gt anchor NW of Aka
4.21
the cove is fringed by rocks, awash, and vessels approaching from Saki, in depths of 28 to 36m, except during E winds. Small ves-
the N should be careful to give it a wide berth. A lighted buoy is sels anchor in Hamakusu Ura and Shushi Ura, in depths of 11
moored close to the S of the NE entrance point of Shitaka Ura. to 31m, good holding ground and well-sheltered.
Hadaka-jima (34°30'N., 129°25'E.), an islet 18.6m high, is
4.19 Tsuwa Ura, a small bay, close N of the entrance to Shushi
4.21
located about 1.5 miles NE of Shitaka Ura. The islet is cone- Wan, affords temporary anchorage to small vessels with local
shaped and rocky. Kuro Shima, close NE, is a small rocky islet knowledge, except during E winds, in depths of 6.4 to 10.5m.
with a clump of trees on its summit.
Oshika Wan is located about 1.3 miles NE of Kuro Shima
4.19 4.22 Nishidomari Wan (34°39'N., 129°29'E.), located
and entered between Matsuno Saki and Koya Saki. The shores about 3 miles N of Shushi Wan, is entered between Tono Saki
are high, steep, and generally wooded. The village of Oshika and Jodo Saki, on which stands a lighted tower, 1.5 miles SSW.
stands at the head of the bay. Matsu Shima, a wooded islet, lies The bay is free of dangers in the fairway and affords good and
about 90m SE of Koya Saki. Manaita Se, awash, lies in the safe anchorage in its inner part. Tono Saki should not be ap-
middle of Oshika Wan. Vessels entering the bay should pass proached within a distance of about 0.8 mile.
NE of Manaita Se. Gongen Yama, about 1.3 miles WSW of Toni Sake, and
4.22
Anchorage.—Oshika Wan affords anchorage to vessels with

4.19 Tomi Yama, about 0.2 mile NE of Gongen Yama, are both
local knowledge, in depths of 5.5 to 12.8m, but the anchorage good landmarks for entering the inlet. Tomi Yama can be iden-
is restricted by the shoals lying in the middle of the bay. Ves- tified by a radio tower on its SW slope. Range lights are shown
sels should pass NE of Manaita Se, awash, located about 0.2 from a slope of a hill at the head of inlet.
mile SW of Koya Saki. Ikazuchi Zaki (Ikatsuti Saki) is a salient point on the N side
4.22
of Nishidomari Wan, about 1.3 miles SW of Tono Saki. A light

4.20 Kin Wan (34°33'N., 129°28'E.), located about 2.5 is shown from the point. Ko-jima lies on the same side of the
miles NE of Oshika Wan, is entered between Asagi Saki and inlet, about 410m ENE of Ikazuchi Zaki. A beacon stands near
Eboshi Saki, about 0.5 mile to the NE. The shores of the bay the outer end of the reef.
are mostly high, with dense dark woods, especially on its NE Furusato Ura and Hitakatsu Ura are two coves lying on the N
4.22
side. Fishing vessels anchor here during the autumn and winter. and W sides of the head of Nishidomari Wan. The town of Hi-
Kin, a village protected by breakwaters, stands at the head of takatsu lies at the head of Hitakatsu Ura. Hitakatsu Ko is the
the bay. trading center of Kamishima and has ferry service to Japan and
Eboshi Saki is rocky and rises abruptly to Eboshi Yama, a
4.20 Korea.
densely-wooded hill. Eboshi Iwa, a black rock 5.5m high, lies Anchorage.—The best anchorage in Nishidomari Wan is
4.22
on the reef that extends SSE from Eboshi Saki. A light is about 0.3 mile WNW of Ikazuchi Zake, in depths of 16 to
shown from the breakwater in Kin and also from Eboshi Saki. 18.3m, mud. The anchorage is well-sheltered from all winds.
Anchorage.—The bay affords anchorage to small vessels
4.20
with local knowledge, except during E winds, in depths of 5.5 4.23 Miuda Ura (34°40'N., 129°30'E.), about 1.3 miles N of
to 20.1m. Nishidomari Wan, is entered between Tono Saki and Ko Shima,
Between Kin Wan and Shushi Wan, about 4 miles to the N,
4.20 about 0.5 mile N. This small open bay is unsuitable as an anchor-
the coast is indented and fringed by a reef, which extends in age on account of the many reefs that fringe its shores.
places about 0.3 mile offshore. Izumi Wan lies about 1 mile NW of Miuda Ura and is en-
4.23
tered between Shita Zaki and Atsu Zaki, nearly 1 mile to the
4.21 Shushi Wan (34°37'N., 129°28'E.) is entered between NW. Shiko-jima, in the middle of the bay, is flat and wooded,
Usu Saki and Saginokubi Saki, about 1.5 miles to the N. Hamaku- and appears to be part of the mainland because of the high hills
su Ura and Shushi Ura are the N and S arms of Shushi Wan. The behind it. Numerous rocks fringe the shore of the bay and ves-
village of Shushi is situated at the head of Shushi Ura, and the vil- sels should not use the channel E of Shiko-jima because of
lage of Hamakusu at the head of Hamakusu Ura. Shushi Wan is reefs. The harbor is protected by a breakwater a light is shown
about 0.5 mile wide at its entrance, but reefs which extend on ei- from the head of the breakwater.
ther side of the entrance reduce the width of the navigable channel Anchorage.—Small vessels may obtain anchorage off Izumi
4.23
to about 600m abreast Aka Saki, a salient point on the S side of village, in depths of 10.1 to 15.5m, mud, and good shelter from
Shushi Wan. A lighted beacon stands on the N edge of the fringing all winds.
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KYUSHU—NORTHWEST COAST (INCLUDING OFF-LYING ISLANDS)
Plan.—This sector describes the NW coast of Kyushu from

5.0 Saki. An isolated rounded hill, 51.5m high and thickly wooded,
Tomino Hana (Myoken Saki), on the S side of the W approach is located on the point. Kanesaki Ko, a small fishing harbor
to Kanmon Kaikyo, then SW to Ushigakubi; then S to Nomo protected by breakwaters, is located about 0.8 mile S of the
Saki and the off-lying islands of Okino Shima, Iki Shima, Goto point. A light is shown from the head of the N breakwater. Two
Retto, and Danjo Gunto. lighted buoys are moored 0.25 mile and 0.15 mile NNE, re-
spectively, of the head of the breakwater.
General Remarks
5.3 Konominato Ura (33°52'N., 130°30'E.) is entered be-
5.1 The NW coast of Kyushu extends SW from Tomino tween Kaneno Misaki and Ku Saki, 3 miles to the SW. The bay is
Hana (Myoken Saki) for about 66 miles to Ushigakubi, on the protected from the N by the island of Jino Shima and from the
E side of Hirado Seto, and then S for 51 miles to Nomo Saki. A NW by O Shima. The holding ground in the bay is considered
number of islands and islets lie within 30 miles of its N part poor, and because of the dangers in its approach, it should be
and within 85 miles of its S part. The coast line is mountainous avoided except in an emergency. A submarine cable is laid from
and indented with many bays and inlets. The two major ports the coast, close E of the entrance to Turi Gawa, to O Sima.
of Sasebo and Nagasaki are described in this sector. 5.3Jino Shima is located with its SE extremity about 1 mile NW
of Kaneno Misaki. A very shoal spit of gravel extends SSE
Tomino Hana to Nishiura Saki from the SE extremity of the island, almost to the mainland,
and is usually marked by breakers. Submarine cables are laid at
5.2 Myoken Saki (Tomino Hana) (33°56'N., 130°41'E.), Jimo Shima, from Oshima and the mainland, as indicated on
on the S side of the approach to Kanmon Kaikyo, lies about 2 the chart. Foul ground off the NW side of the island is marked
miles NE of Kario Hana. It is 25.3m high, and its upper part by navigational aids. Several fish havens lie within a radius of
consists of a conspicuous brown cliff. Manako Sone, with a 2 miles from NNW to ESE of the N point of Jino Shima.
depth of 1.8m, lies about 0.5 mile NW of Tomino Hana. A 5.3O Shima (33°54'N., 130°26'E.), the summit of which attains
lighted tower is situated on the NE side of the headland. an elevation of 217m, is located about 3 miles W of Jino Shima.
The island is a good landmark for vessels approaching Kanmon
Kaikyo from the W. When wind and tidal currents are in opposi-
tion, there are heavy seas off the NW extremity of the island.
The entrances to the harbor are protected by detached breakwa-
ters. A fishing village is situated in a cove on the E side of the is-
land. A light is shown from the NW side of the island.
5.3Kurara Seto, the channel between O Shima and the main-
land, is encumbered with shoals and should not be used except
by vessels with local knowledge entering Konominato Ura. A
number of underwater cables cross Kurara Seto. Buoys mark
only a part of the foul ground in the channel.
5.3Caution.—A dangerous wreck has been reported in position
33°52'48"N, 130°26'24"E.
5.4 Tsuyasaki Hana (33°48'N., 130°27'E.) and Tate Sa-

ki, about 2 miles N, are the SW and NW extremities, respec-
tively, of a small conspicuous peninsula, located about 5 miles
Myoken Saki Light SSW of Konominato Ura. A light is shown from Tsuyasaki Ha-
na. The town of Tsuyasaki lies close NE from the point.
5.2Ashiya Ura is located at the mouth of the Onga Kawa, about 5.4Aino Shima, 76m high and flat, lies about 4.5 miles WSW of
3 miles SW of Tomino Hana. The bay is protected on its N side Tsuyasaki Hana. The island is wooded and its NW side con-
by a chain of reefs that extends about 1 mile to the NW. Two sists of steep cliffs. There are two islets which are connected to
small islets lie on the S side of the reefs. The town of Ashiya it by a rock ledge at LW. It has been reported to be a good radar
lies on the SW side of the Onga Kawa, near its mouth. mark. A submarine cable is laid between the SE side of the is-
5.2Hatsu Saki (33°53'N., 130°34'E.) lies about 6.5 miles SW of land and the mainland. Hanguri Se, a rock, 22m high, lies close
Tomino Hana and consists of high cliffs of volcanic rock. Hat- off the E extremity of the island. Temporary anchorage can be
sushiro Se (Hatu Siro Se) is a detached rocky shoal with a obtained by vessels with local knowledge in a bight on the S
depth of 1.2m, and lies 2.25 miles N of Hatsu Saki. A light is side of the island. Lights are shown from the NW and SE sides
shown from the point. of Aino Shima.
5.2Kaneno Misaki is a prominent point lying 2 miles E of Hatsu 5.4Fish havens are situated within 1.75 miles NW and NE of the
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N side of Shika Shima, and within about 4 miles of Aino Shima. have entered the harbor was 94,489 gt.
Numerous fish havens lie up to 2 miles offshore between
5.4
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NW of the summit of Aino Shima, is a group of rocks, some of
which dry from 0.5 to 1.7m. There is a lighted beacon in the 5.6Winds—Weather.—The W part of Fukuoka Wan is protected
middle of the reef. It has been reported that there are wrecks from W winds, but N winds send in a heavy sea. When cold
about 3 miles SE, 4.75 miles S, and 5 miles W of Kurinokami fronts pass during the winter, strong NW winds develop.
Sho Lighted Beacon. 5.6Local storm signals are shown at the meteorological obser-
vatory, about 0.8 mile S of the mouth of the Naka Gawa, also
Fukuoka Wan on the E side of the entrance of the boat basin.
5.6Weather signals, by flashing light, are displayed from the roof
5.5 Fukuoka Wan is entered between Nishiura Saki of the Port Authorities Building, at the root of Middle Wharf.
(33°40'N., 130°13'E.) and Myojin Hana, the NW extremity of 5.6Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval in Hakata Ko is 9
Shikano Shima. The entrance is divided into three channels by hours 40 minutes. Spring tides rise 1.9m; neap tides rise 1.4m.
a number of islands and dangers, but only the easternmost is 5.6The flood current sets SE in the entrance of Fukuoka Wan
recommended for ocean-going vessels. and in the vicinity of Nokono Shima; the ebb current sets near-
5.5Aspect.—Genkai-jima lies about 1.5 miles NE of Nishiura ly in the opposite direction. The tidal current turns 1 hour be-
Saki. Lights are shown from its NE side and from a breakwater fore HW and LW, and both currents attain a rate of about 1
standing on its S coast. The coastline of the island is mostly knot. Within the harbor the tidal currents are weak and the rate
cliffy. Hashira-jima, a pointed pillar-shaped rock, lies about 0.4 does not exceed 0.5 knot.
mile NW of Genkai-jima, with shoal water between the two.
Ino Se, a detached shoal, with a depth of 9.8m, lies about 1
mile N of Hashira-jima. Kuro Se consists of three above-water
rocks which lie in close proximity N of Genkai-jima. The
depth of water within the bay is deep to the W of Noko-no-Shi-
ma and it is suitable as an anchorage for large vessels; however,
the majority of the area within Hakata Ko to the E is shallower
than 10m.
Ko-tsukue Shima (33°40'N., 130°13'E.) and O-tsukue,
5.5
close N, lie about 0.8 mile SW of Genkai-jima. The islets lie on

the NW edge of a shoal, which is located in the NW entrance to
Fukuoka Wan. A buoy marks the S end of the shoal.
Shikano Shima lies about 3 miles ESE of Genkai-jima, on the
5.5
E side of the main entrance to Fukuoka Wan. The SE extremity

of the island is connected to a narrow sandy isthmus forming the
N side of Hakata Ko. Shoal water extending out 1.25 miles from
the NW coast of the island is marked by a buoy.
There is a small harbor, protected by breakwaters, on the W
5.5
side of Shika Shima. A light is shown from the head of each

breakwater. A detached breakwater lies close S of the harbor Hakata—Hakata Pier
entrance; a light is shown at each end.
5.6Depths—Limitations.—Central Passage, the channel lead-
Hakata (33°36'N., 130°24'E.) ing to the entrance at the breakwaters and continuing N to Ha-
kozaki Wharf, has depths of 12 to 15m.
World Port Index No. 62430 5.6The Middle Wharf projects NW from the shore on the W
side of the mouth of Mikasa Kawa and functions as an interna-
5.6 The Port of Hakata, a major specified port of entry, is tional passenger terminal. Hakozaki Wharf lies on reclaimed
located in the E part of Fukuoka Wan. It consists of a natural land in the N part of the inner harbor and functions as an inter-
outer harbor and an artificial inner harbor, with berthing for national trade hub. Higashihima Wharf lies close S of the S
large vessels. The harbor area occupies the greater part of Fu- side of Hakozaki Wharf and is used for the transfer of LNG
kuoka Wan. The harbor is further divided into Harbor District and construction materials. Suzaki Wharf projects NW from
No. 1 to Harbor District No. 4 and a fairway. the shore on the W side of the mouth of Naka Kawa and is used
5.6The entrances to the harbor are on the N and S sides of Nokono- mainly for grain distribution.
Shima. The entrance on the N side is the main one and has sound- 5.6Hakata Pier serves as a domestic services and ferry terminal.
ings of 14 to 20m. The depths are shallower closer in. In the center Two berths at Kashii Park Port, along with one berth at Ha-
part of the harbor there are many depths of 7m. The largest ship to kozaki Wharf, serve as the main container terminals. The two
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Sector 5. Kyushu—Northwest Coast 99
Hakata—Hakozaki Wharf Hakata—Middle Wharf
Hakata—Higashihama Wharf Hakata—Suzaki Wharf

berths at Kashii Park Port have a total length of 600m and of this wharf with an alongside depth of 15m.
depths of 12.8 to 13m alongside. The Hakozaki berth is 270m 5.6A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 3.8m and marked
long, with a 12m depth alongside. The Aratsu Oil Center has by lights, connects Suzaki Wharf and Aratsu Oil Center, and
ten berths, each having a depth of at least 5.5m, and one berth spans the entrance to Hakata Fishing Harbor.
with depths less than 5.5m. 5.6For more detailed berthing information in Hakata, see table
Island City terminal has two container vessel berths with
5.6
titled Hakata—Berthing Information.

alongside depths of 11 to 14m; a third berth extends the length
Aspect.—Abura Yama (33°30'N., 130°22'E.), a good land-
5.6 5.6Ha Shima, about 1.8 miles ENE of the E extremity of Noko-
mark, rising about 7 miles SSE of the summit of Nokono Shi- no Shima, forms a good landmark.
ma, is located in Fukuoka Wan, 1 mile S of Shikano Shima. 5.6Pilotage.—Pilots are not compulsory, but recommended and
Bishamon Yama, a conspicuous wooded hill with a sharp
5.6 can be contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16 (call sign: Haka-
summit, rises in a position about 2 miles WSW of the summit ta-ho-an). Pilots are available 24 hours, and board 0.5 mile N
of Nokono Shima; it is a useful mark for vessels entering Ima- of Nokonoshima Light.
zu Wan. 5.6Regulations.—A pier for the sole use of vessels discharging
A tower, 102m high, stands close NE of the bridge spanning
5.6 liquefied petroleum gas is situated on the S side of Saito Saki,
Susaki and Hakata Wharves. Four white chimneys on the E situated about 1 mile E of Ha Shima. When such a vessel is
side of Hakata Ko, on the N side of the mouth of the Tatara Ga- moored or mooring alongside the pier, no other vessel may ap-
wa, are conspicuous. proach within a distance of 50m. In addition, a red flag will be
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Hakata—Kashii Park Port
Hakata—Berthing Information
Wharf Name Berth No(s). Berth length Berth depth
2 105m 5.5m
Hakata Pier
3 147m 7.5m
1-3 390m 7.0m
4 185m 9.5m
5 270m 10.5-12.0m
Hakozaki Wharf
6-11 880m 7.0-8.0m
12-13 480m 12.om
Lumber 360m 10.0m
1 200m 3.0-4.0m
2 80m 4.0-5.0m
Higashihama Wharf 3 430m 4.5-6.0m
4 390m 7.5m
5 310m 7.5m
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Hakata—Berthing Information
Wharf Name Berth No(s). Berth length Berth depth
3 130m 7.5m
4 220m 9.0m
5 269m 10.0m
Central Wharf
7-8 360m 3.0-5.5m
9-11 390m 6.5-7.5m
12 161m 6.5m
1 130m 5.5-7.5m
2-4 553m 12.0m
5-6 260m 7.0m
Suzaki Wharf
7-10 450m 4.0-5.5m
Nagahama No. 1 360m 3.0-5.5m
Nagahama No. 2 360m 4.0-6.0m
1 220m 6.5m
2 155m 6.5m
3-4 230m 7.5m
Island City International Container Terminal
5 190m 11.0m
6 330m 14.0m
7 350m 15.0m
1-3 390m 7.0m
4 185m 9.5m
Kashii Park Port
5 270m 10.5m-12.0m
6-11 880m 7.0 -8.0m
Hakata Ko—Signals
Flag Signal AIS symbol Meaning
Vessels should navigate for Section 1 facilities between
Higashihama Wharf Quay 4 and Susaki Wharf Quay 4 unless
2nd Substitute, C C
passing a line from the N end of N breakwater to the S end of
Hakozaki breakwater.
Vessels should navigate for Section 1 facilities between Hakozaki
2nd Substitute, P P Wharf and Higashihama Wharf Quay 5 unless passing a line from
the N end of N breakwater to the S end of Hakozaki breakwater.
Vessels should navigate for Section 1 facilities between the N sea
wall at Hakozaki Wharf and Nishi Koen Shita Breakwater unless
2nd Substitute, S S
passing a line from the N end of N breakwater to the S end of Ha-
kozaki breakwater.
Vessels should navigate for Section 1 facilities, passing a line from
2nd Substitute, E1 E1
the N end of N breakwater to the S end of Hakozaki breakwater.
2nd Substitute, E2 E2 Vessels should navigate for facilities in Section 2.
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displayed at the pier. Three lighted buoys, each exhibiting a red about 8 miles SW, is backed by a number of conspicuous de-
light, mark the restricted area. tached pointed hills, the summits of which are thickly wooded.
Kaya San (33°34'N., 130°10'E.), the most conspicuous of
Hakata Pilot Association these hills, is 379m high. From the N, this hill appears flat-
topped, but from the E or W, it appears pointed.
Telephone 81-92-291-4494 5.7Nishiura Saki (33°40'N., 130°13'E.) is a well-defined point
Facsimile 81-92-271-3373 rising to an elevation of 156m close within the headland. A
light is shown from the point. Nagama Se dries 0.6m and lies
Boarding On the harbor limit line, 014°, 820m from about 4 miles NW of Nishiura Saki.
Point Nokoshima Light (33°38.7'N., 130°18.4'E.). 5.7Nogita-Todai Se (33°39'N., 130°07'E.) is a group of rocks
Vessels equipped with VHF should give located 4.5 miles W of Nishiura Saki. The highest rock reaches
notification of arrival time schedule at the an elevation of 1.9m and forms a good radar target up to 5
Remarks miles. A light is shown from the N side of the rocks. A wreck
pilot boarding point via “Hakata Port
Radio.” lies about 1.5 miles E of the light. A fish haven is also situated
about 0.7 mile SSW of Nogita-Todi Se.
5.7Oto Saki, a precipitous headland consisting of black rocks in
the form of square columns, is located about 6.5 miles SW of
Nishiura Saki.
5.7Hotoke Saki (33°34'N., 130°05'E.) is the E entrance point of
Karatsu Wan. The point is cliffy and located about 1 mile SW
of Oto Saki, and is dominated by Tateishi Yama, a prominent
brown hill, 208m high. A light is shown from No Se, about 0.8
mile S of Hotoke Saki, marking the edge of foul ground.
Karatsu Wan
5.8 Karatsu Wan is entered between Hotoke Saki and
Kawaraki Saki, located about 8 miles to the WSW of Hotoke
Saki. The bay extends for about 6 miles N and S, and about 11
miles E and W. The shores of the bay are generally sandy
beaches; rocky headlands jut out and the mountains to the S of
the bay are extremely steep. The bay is capable of providing
sheltered anchorage to ocean-going vessels. Kashiwa Shima
and Hime Shima lie in the entrance of the bay, dividing it into
three channels, the middle being better. The port of Karatsu, in
Hakata—Aratsu Oil Center the SW part of the bay, is a busy coal port.
5.6Any vessel without a funnel net to prevent fire or one with Karatsu (33°29'N., 129°58'E.)
insufficient fire control should not enter the area.
5.6Contact Information.—The Hakata Port Authority can be World Port Index No. 62420
contacted, as follows:
1. Telephone: 81-92-282-7110 5.9 The port of Karatsu is approached between Oka Saki
2. Facsimile: 81-92-282-7772 and Kushi Saki and stands in the extreme SW corner of Karatsu
3. E-mail: [email protected] Wan. The harbor is divided into Nishi Ko (West Harbor) and Hi-
5.6Anchorage.—Anchorage, sheltered from N winds, can be gashi Ko (East Harbor). The harbors are separated by O Shima,
obtained in Fukuoka Wan off the S side of Shikano Shima; pro- which has a lighthouse and four tanks on its N side, and is con-
tection from the W winds can be obtained in the lee of the pen- nected to the mainland at its SW end by an area of reclaimed
insula that forms the W side of Fukuoka Wan. land.
5.6Anchorage, limited by draft, can be had practically anywhere The W sector is more active commercially. Depths range
5.9
in Hakata Ko, but a position SW of Saito Saki is recommended from 7 to 11.9m. Anchorage exists for over 100 vessels, in-
during strong N winds, and off the E side of Nokono Shima cluding those of 30 to 5,000 gt capacity.
when W winds prevail. Winds—Weather.—During the summer, SE winds predom-
5.9
5.6An area of prohibited anchorage, as delineated on the chart, inate; during the winter, NW or SW are prevalent.
lies in the SW section of the harbor. Conditions are usually calm within the harbor throughout the
5.9
5.6The quarantine anchorage is situated on the NE side of year; however, since the harbor is open to the NE, large waves
Nokono Shima. The anchorage is marked by a buoy. enter during strong N winds, which occur mostly during the
winter months.
Nishiura Saki to Hotoke Saki Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval is 9 hours 26 min-
5.9
utes; spring tides rise 2m and neap tides rise 1.5m.

5.7 The coast between Nishiura Saki and Hotoke Saki, The tidal currents flow ENE during the flood and WSW
5.9
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during the ebb. The rate seldom exceeds 1 knot. contacted, as follows:
1. Telephone: 81-955-722-148
Karatsu—Berthing Information 2. Facsimile: 81-955-722-149
3. E-mail: [email protected]
Berth Length Depth Caution.—Caution is necessary as a foul area and a fish ha-
5.9
Commercial Harbor Pier No. 1 165m 7.5-8.0m ven are situated in the N corner of the anchorage.
Commercial Harbor Pier No. 2 131m 5.5-7.5m
Kashiwa Shima to Hado Misaki
Commercial Harbor Dolphn
85m 6.5m
Berth 5.10 Kashiwa Shima (33°32'N., 129°58'E.) is located 1.25
miles N of Oka Saki. On the W side of the island, there is a
Commercial Harbor Pier No. 3 200m 3.0-4.0m
cove formed by a narrow spit of sand and gravel, but the depths
Oshima Pier 360m 4.0-5.5m in it are shoal. The channel between the island and the main-
Oshima Dolphin Berths 220m 4.5-5.5m land is about 0.3 mile wide, with depths of less than 7.3m, and
is only available to small craft with local knowledge. A light is
Dolphin Pier 364m 7.4m shown from the W end of the island.
ENEOS LNG Terminal * — 11.6m Nanatsugama lies about 2 miles WNW of Kashiwa Shima
5.10
and is a natural monument. It consists of angular pillars of

* Can accommodate vessels up to 60,000 dwt. eroded basalt with seven caves below the pillars.
Tomo Saki (33°33'N., 129°55'E.), a precipitous headland,
5.10
5.9Depths—Limitations.—A depth of 7.6m is maintained in from which a shoal extends about 0.2 mile N, is located 1.25
the approach channel to the main pier in Nishi Ko (West Har- miles W of Nanatsugama. The town of Komoto lies on the W
bor). There is a least depth of 5.8m in the approach channel to side of the point. Submarine cables are landed in the bays on
the main pier in Higashi Ko (East Harbor). either side of the point.
5.9The depths in Higashi Ko (East Harbor) are inclined to decrease Taka Shima is a rocky densely-wooded islet, 48m high, lo-
5.10
because of the outflow of mud from the Matsuura Gawa. cated about 0.8 mile NNW of Tomo Saki. The N side of the is-
5.9Extensive berthing for vessels up to 3,000 gt is available for land forms a steep cliff, and a light is shown from its summit.
handling general and bulk cargo, such as coal in Nishi Ko A small boat harbor, protected by a breakwater on which
(West Harbor) and Higashi Ko (East Harbor). Liquefied gas is stands a light, lies on the SW extremity of the island.
handled at the ENEOS Dolphin Jetty by vessels up to 60,000 A tower 70m high stands 183m N of the breakwater light. A
5.10
dwt. small harbor protected by two breakwaters lies close E of the

5.9There are two embankments for loading coal, their depth small harbor on the S side of Taka Shima.
alongside being 5.5m. Three mooring buoys also exist, two to Submarine cables are laid from Taka Shima and Tori Shima,
5.10
take one vessel each of 1,000 to 2,000 gt, and one to take one S to the coast. A submarine cable is laid between Taka Shima
vessel of 3,000 to 4,000 gt. and O Shima.
5.9A broad area of reclaimed land extends 0.5 mile NNW from Usu Shima (33°34'N., 129°54'E.), lying on detached shoals
5.10
Myoken to form Myoken Wharf, 600m long. There are five in the main approach to Yobuko Ko, is located 0.5 mile NW of
berths, with depths of 2 to 12m alongside. Taka Shima. The islet is flat and marked by a conspicuous
5.9A gas terminal is available for vessels up to 60,000 dwt at the stone wall, 7.9m high. A light is shown from the islet. A fish
ENEOS Dolphin Jetty; maximum draft is 11.7m. haven is situated close N.
5.9Aspect.—Ukidake Yama is very conspicuous among the Maru Sone, a detached 8.2m rocky patch, lies about 0.3 mile
5.10
mountains at the head of Karatsu Wan; it rises 805m, about 3 SE of Taka Shima. It is sometimes marked by tide rips.
miles ESE of Kushi Saki.
5.9Taka Shima, at the NE end of Karatsu Ko, is surmounted by a 5.11 Kabe Shima (33°33'N., 129°53'E.) lies on the NW
170m conical hill; it is a good landmark for entering the harbor. side of Yobuko Ko and about 1 mile W of Taka Shima. The S
5.9There is a conspicuous white building at the quarantine sta- and SW extremities of the island are fringed with shoal banks
tion at Myoken (33°28'N., 129°57'E.) which is situated on the extending about 0.2 mile offshore. Benten Seto is a narrow
mainland SW of O Shima. channel between the S end of Kabe Shima and the mainland,
5.96otage is not compulsory. Pilot boards off Kashiwa Shima, if and used only by local small craft. A light is shown from the N
required. extremity of Kabe Shima.
5.9Anchorage.—It is possible to avoid the N winds to some ex- Yobuko Ko is located off the SE side of Kabe Shima and
5.11
tent by the shelter afforded by Oka Saki in a position where the about 0.8 mile W of Tomo Saki. The inlet is open to the NE,
depths within Nishi Ko are about 7m. Depths within the an- but is protected by the islets off its entrance. Anchorage can be
chorage on the W side of O Shima are from 7 to 10.1m. It has taken, in 20.1 to 23.8m, gravel. Two breakwaters protect the
been reported that Higashi Ko is a better anchorage than Nishi NE entrance to the inlet. The town of Yobuko lies in the SE
Ko during NW winds, in a position between O Shima and Tori- corner of Yobuko Ko.
jima, where the depths are from 7 to 9m. Nagoya Ura (33°32'N., 129°53'E.) lies off the S coast of
5.11
5.9The quarantine anchorage is situated about 0.8 mile NNW of Kabe Shima, about 0.8 mile SW of Yobuko Ko. There is good
O Shima. anchorage, in 22m, gravel, with the lighthouse on Taka Shima
5.9Contact Information.—The Karatsu Port Authority can be in line with the NW islet of Futako Shima bearing 048.5°. The
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town of Nagoya lies on the W side of the inlet. Nagoya Gyoko, miles wide; in it there are a number of islets and shoals with
protected by two breakwaters, lies close within the W entrance deep navigable channels between them.
point of the inlet; a light stands on the N breakwater. These
breakwaters were extended. Iki Shima
Hado Misaki (33°33'N., 129°51'E.), lying about 1.8 miles
5.11
W of Kabe Shima, is a rocky peninsula, and from the SW or W 5.14 Iki Shima (33°47'N., 129°43'E.) lies on the NW side
appears as a low islet. The peninsula should not be approached of Iki Suido and is located about 10 miles NNE of Futagami
within 0.5 mile as it is fringed with reefs on all sides. A light is Shima. It consists mostly of sand, rock, or lava, and its surface
shown from the point and a lighted buoy marks the reef on the is mainly tableland. Takeno Tsuji, the summit of the island, is
W side of Hado Misaki. in the S part, and rises to a height of 212m. On Take is near the
NE extremity of the island and is 156m high. The summit of
Off-lying Islands Tsunokami Yama, 134m high, lies about 2.3 miles NNW of
Takeno Tsuji. These three peaks are all good landmarks for ap-
5.12 Futagami Shima (33°36'N., 129°33'E.) is located proaching the island.
about 15 miles WNW of Hado Misaki. The islet is 98m high On the SE side of Iki Shima, Iruka Saki, the S extremity of
5.14
and lies on the W end of Iki Suido. It is saddle shaped and there the island, is low, flat, barren, and easily identified. A light
are no dangers more than 0.2 mile from its coasts. A light is stands on the point.
shown from the SW side of the islet. Ko Futagami Shima is Kagamidake Hana, about 0.5 mile NE of Iruka Saki, is a
5.14
57m high and lies about 1.8 miles WNW of Futagami Shima. steep, wooded point, with a pointed summit, 85m high, which
Karato Sho, a steep-to rock, 3.3m high, lies about 0.6 mile NE is a prominent feature.
of Ko Futagami. Breakwaters protect the outer part of Yobuko Indoji Ura is a cove located about 3 miles NE of Iruka Saki,
5.14
Ko from the N. and affords anchorage, sheltered from the N winds, to small
Madara Shima lies on the S side of the main fairway through
5.12 vessels with local knowledge.
Iki Suido, and is located about 4 miles WNW of Hado Misaki. Kanajairo Iwa, 11.6m high and white with guano, lies about
5.14
The island rises to a round flat-topped hill on its E side, but on 1 mile ENE of Gongen Hana (33°46'N., 129°48'E.).
the W side there is a row of sharp peaks dominated by Bansho- On the NE side of Iki Shima, Ashibe Ura (33°48'N.,
5.14
no Tsuju, 238m high. Northwest of this peak and connected 129°46'E.) is a shallow inlet with the village of Ashibe on its S
with it by a ridge is O Yama, a wooded peak that rises abruptly side and the village of Seto on its N side. A light is shown from
from the cliffy NW extremity of the island. Both peaks are con- the S entrance of the inlet. Ashibe Ura affords anchorage to
spicuous and can be seen a good distance. A light is shown small craft with local knowledge.
from the SSE corner of the island.
5.15 Uotsuri Sake (33°51'N., 129°46'E.) is located about 2
Matsu Shima (33°35'N., 129°50'E.), 138m high, lies about
5.12 miles N of Ashibe Ura. A light is shown from the point.
2 miles N of Hado Misaki. The SW end of the island is foul for On the SW side of Iki Shima, Hozo Saki (33°44'N.,
5.15
about 0.2 mile offshore; on this foul ground are several above- 129°41'E.), the E entrance point of Gonoura Ko, lies about 2.5
water rocks, the largest of which are Take Se and Komatsu Shi- miles NW of Iruka Saki. The point is wooded and makes a
ma, which are 16.5m and 26m high, respectively. Open anchor- good landmark.
age can be obtained off the E side of the island. Kanajiro Iwa, a black rock, 9.8m high, lies on the W side of
5.15
Kakara Shima, which rises to a height of 123m, lies about

5.12 the approach to Gonoura Ko, about 1.5 miles SW of Hozo Saki.
0.5 mile NE of Matsu Shima. The islands are separated by a Sora Sone and Mottaro Se, with depths of 5.8 and 7.6m, rock,
5.15
channel 0.3 mile wide. Futame Se dries 2.7m and lies on the lie about 0.5 and 0.75 mile NNE, respectively of Kanajiro Iwa.
NE part of a small shoal, about 0.3 mile off the S extremity of Hira Shima (33°42'N., 129°38'E.) lies on the W side of the
5.15
the island. Kuro Se, a flat rock 7.3m high, lies close off the SE approach to Gonoura Ko, and about 1.8 miles WSW of Kanaji-
coast of the island. Lights are shown from the N and S ends of ro Iwa. Its summit is bare and its sides consist of steep black
Kakara Shima. cliffs. Tsuri Sone, a detached rocky shoal with a depth of 2.1m,
lies about 0.5 mile SE of Hira Shima.
5.13 Ogawa Shima (33°36'N., 129°54'E.) lies about 1.3 Haru Shima and Naga Shima, both of which are flat and
miles E of Kakara Shima; at its S end are two prominent hills. thickly wooded, lie about 1.75 miles NE and 1.5 miles N, re-
Me Se, close off the SW extremity of Ogawa Shima, is 7.3m spectively, of Hira Shima.
high, and in its vicinity are a number of rocks that dry. Subma-
rine cables run from the S coast of Ogawa Shima to Kakara 5.16 O Shima (33°44'N., 129°38'E.), close N of Naga Shi-
Shima and to the coast of Kyushu. They also run from Madara ma, is separated from Iki Shima by Oshima Seto, a narrow
Shima to Kyushu. channel, encumbered by shoals, and only used by small craft
Amashiri Se lies about 1 mile SSE of the SE extremity of
5.13 with local knowledge. A light is shown from the E side of O
Ogawa Shima and has a depth of 6.7m. From N to S between Shima. A bridge, reported to be 30m in height, with an un-
Amashiri Se and Ogawa Shima lie Hira Se, from which a light known safe vertical clearance, also spans Oshima Seto in posi-
is shown; Yakata Se, a black rock, 7m high; and Ori Se, a rock tion 38°52'43.8''N, 141°36”21.6'’E.
that dries 0.9m. Eboshi Saki lies about 0.8 mile ESE of the NE extremity of
5.16
Iki Suido is the W entrance channel of Genkai Nada, and lies

5.13 O Shima. Hie Sone, with a depth of 3.1m, lies within 0.3 mile
between the NW coast of Kyushu and Iki Shima. It is about 11 S of Eboshi Saki.
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5.17 Gonoura Ko (33°44'N., 129°41'E.), the principal port the island.

on Iki Shima, is entered between Eboshi Saki and Hozo Saki. Nada Saki is a rocky point located about 0.8 mile S of Hado
5.18
The port is opened to the S, but affords anchorage sheltered from Misaki. Close S of the point is a cove, of which both entrance
all other directions. A moderate-size vessel can anchor, in a points are foul. Kuro Se, a rock 3.4m high, is joined to the S
depth of 22m, with the NW side of Hira Shima bearing 228°, entrance point of the cove by a shoal that dries.
and the summit of O Shima bearing 265°. Gono Se is black and
7m high, upon which stands a light. It is situated 1.25 miles W of 5.19 Kushino Ura (33°31'N., 129°51'E.), a narrow inlet on
Iruka Saki. the NE side of the peninsula that terminates in Kushi Saki, is
The inner harbor is narrow and suitable only for small ves-
5.17 located about 1 mile S of Nada Saki. The inlet is sheltered, ex-
sels. A vessel of 600 gt is the largest that can be accommodated cept from the NW, but its head is shoal and only available to
alongside in the inner harbor. Submarine cables are landed in small vessels with local knowledge.
Gonoura Ko, W of Eboshi Saki. Hokawazu Ura. a narrow inlet that is entered between Chika
5.19
On the NW side of Iki Shima, Hansei Ura, located about 2.5

5.17 Saki and Kushi Saki, is located about 0.5 mile S of Kushino
miles NE of O Shima, is exposed to the NW and cannot be rec- Ura. The inlet is free of dangers, but only used by small vessels
ommended as an anchorage. The inlet has a number of shoals, with local knowledge. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of
with depths of less than 9.2m, and at times is exposed to heavy 19m, spans the channel at its narrowest part. The town of Ho-
swells. kasu lies midway in the inlet on the W side.
Yunomoto Wan (33°50'N., 129°40'E.) lies about 2.5 miles
5.17 Chika Saki (33°31'N., 129°50'E.) is a low, flat, rocky cape,
5.19
N of Hansei Ura and is only suitable for small vessels with lo- about 0.5 mile W of the mouth of Hokawazu Ura. The cape is
cal knowledge. Tenaga Shima, the W entrance point of the in- green and very conspicuous from a distance. A submerged
let, shows a light. The inlet is exposed to heavy swells when rock, with a depth of 4.1m, extends for about 0.4 mile NW
NE gales sweep around the NW end of Iki Shima. from the end of the point. A light is shown from Chika Saki.
Katsumoto Ko lies between the NW end of Iki Shima and
5.17 Wakudo Se (33°29'N., 129°50'E.), 11.6m high, lies on the S
5.19
several islets close offshore. The largest of the islets is Waka- end of a patch of foul ground, about 2 miles S of Chika Saki.
miya Shima, which shows a light. The islets afford very little The N end of the foul patch is marked by Hira Se, an above-
shelter to Katsumoto Ko, but on its S side is a cove, protected water rock. A light is shown from Wakudo Se.
by breakwaters, which allows shelter to small vessels. The Kariya Wan is entered between Miya Saki and Takaiwa Ha-
5.19
town of Katsumoto lies in this cove. In good weather, vessels na, about 0.8 mile S of Wakudo Se. The inlet affords almost
anchor outside the breakwaters, in 5.8 to 18m, good holding landlocked anchorage, in depths of 9.2 to 21.9m, soft mud.
ground. There is good anchorage for small vessels in most parts of the
inlet. Several small towns lie within the bay. A light is shown
Outer Islands from Takaiwa Hana.
O Saki (33°29'N., 129°49'E.) is a steep point surmounted by
5.19
5.18 Na Shima (33°44'N., 129°52'E.) is a group of islets ly- a grassy hill, 86.6m high, and located about 1.3 miles W of
ing on a rocky shoal, on which are numerous above-water and Wakudo Se. A reef extends from the point in a NW direction
submerged rocks lying about 8 miles N of Kakara Shima, about for a distance of about 0.4 mile. Osakino Se, a 4m rocky patch,
3.5 miles ESE of Gongen Hana on the E side of Iki Shima. The forms the offshore extremity of the reef.
largest islet is Mae Shima, flat-topped and 17.7m high. A num-
ber of rocks and foul patches lie up to 2.5 miles off the E and S O Saki to Tsusakino Hana
sides of Na Shima. A light is shown from the S islet.
A small harbor, which is protected by two breakwaters, is sit-
5.18 5.20 Muku Shima (33°29'N., 129°47'E.) lies in the ap-
uated on the NE side of Haru Shima. proach to Hibi Suido, and about 1.5 miles W of O Saki. The
Eboshi-jima (33°41'N., 129°59'E.), lying 7 miles ESE of Na
5.18 summit of the island is partly wooded and lies on its S end. The
Shima, is 43m high and is steep-to on all sides. From the NW island is surrounded by foul ground and above-water rocks.
and N, it has a rugged appearance and from the E, it presents a Aka Se, a reddish brown islet, 11m high, lies about 0.8 mile
pointed summit. A light is shown from the summit of the islet. SSE of Muku Shima. A detached rock, with a depth of 1.8m,
Orono Shima (33°52'N., 130°02'E.), an island with two
5.18 lies 0.1 mile ENE of Aka Se.
peaks, the S one of which is 109m high, lies 11 miles NNE of Ki Se, about 0.3m high, lies about 0.5 mile ENE of Aka Se
5.20
Eboshi-jima. Close off its N extremity are two above-water and is usually marked by breakers. The rock is marked on its W
rocks, but the island can be approached to within 0.75 mile on side by a lighted buoy. A light is also shown from the summit
all sides. Two fish havens are situated within 0.75 mile W of of Muku Shima. Submarine cables are landed on the SE side of
the W side of Orono Shima. There is a small settlement and a Muku Shima.
breakwater on the S end of the island. A light is shown from Hibi Suido lies between the NE side of Taka Shima and the
5.20
the S end of Orono Shima. mainland, and is approached between Ao Saki and O Saki,
Okino Shima (34°14'N., 130°06'E.), steep-sided and dense-
5.18 about 2 miles to the NE. Several points on either side of the
ly wooded, lies about 23 miles NNE of Orono Shima. Its sum- channel are fringed with reefs that dry out. Owing to the dan-
mit is 244m high and lies almost in the center of the island. gers between Muku Shima and the mainland, vessels using this
Shoal water with above-water rocks extend out 0.75 mile from channel should pass between Muku Shima and Taka Shima.
the S side of the island. A light is shown from the summit of Daziku Ura, on the E side of the N end of Hibi Suido, is en-
Okino Shima. A small settlement is situated on the S side of tered S of Kondomari Hana, a point about 1 mile S of O Saki.
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Mo Se, a rocky spit on which lies a rock, awash, extends about Yama Shima (33°24'N., 129°47'E.) is the N islet and lies al-
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0.3 mile SW from Kondomari Hana. A bridge, with a vertical most 0.5 mile NNW of Tobi Shima. Rocky shoals extend about
clearance of 27m, crosses Hibi Suido; bridge lights are exhibit- 230m to the N and SE of the islet.
ed. Fuku Shima, a large island, separated from the mainland by a
Daziku Ura affords anchorage, sheltered from all except NW
5.20 tortuous channel on its E side, lies about 1 mile E of Tobi Shi-
winds, in depths of 10.1 to 18.3m, mud. ma. The coves on the NE and SE sides of the island are ob-
The depths in Hibi Suido are sufficient to accommodate
5.20 structed by islets, reefs, and shoals, and are only used by small
deep-draft vessels, but passage should not be attempted with- craft with local knowledge.
out local knowledge. Imari Ko is entered between Kanai Hana, on the mainland,
5.22
and the W side of Fuku Shima, and lies in the S part of Imari
5.21 Taka Shima (33°26'N., 129°45'E.) is the largest of Wan. A shoal bank extends, in places, about 0.3 mile from the
the islands in the entrance of Imari Wan; Ao Saki, its N extrem- W side of the harbor, and on the E side of the central part of the
ity, is located about 1.5 miles SW of the light on Muku Shima. harbor there are a number of islets and rocks. The head of the
The island is fringed by shoals and foul ground, and is indented harbor is shoal.
with a number of bays and inlets.
Kuro Shima lies about 1.5 miles WSW of Ao Saki. The is-
5.21 5.23 Imari (33°17'N., 129°53'E.) (World Port Index No.
land is flat-topped, its summit is 95m high, and wooded. The 62400) contains three offshore mooring buoy berths, with
island is fringed with foul ground, close offshore, except from depths of 10.1 to 14m; the greatest capacity is at Buoy No. 3.
the N to E, which is clear of danger. Hitotsu Se, marking the E Depths—Limitations.—The controlling depth in the chan-
extremity of the island, is a rock that dries 2.7m. Kuroshima nel is 14m.
Seto, the channel between Kuro Shima and Taka Shima, is Vessels with a draft of 12m and up to 60,000 dwt have
mostly foul and not recommended without local knowledge. moored in Imari Ko.
Submarine cables are laid from Taka Shima to Kuro Shima.
5.21 Kubara North Quay, on the SE side of reclaimed land S of
5.23
Special lighted buoys are located 0.75 mile E and 0.75 mile SE the basin, has depths of 7.1 to 10.1m alongside.
of the S extremity of the island. A small basin lies between Kubara North Quay and Kubara
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Uokono Shima (33°25'N., 129°43'E.), lying close off the South Quay. There are three berths, with depths of 5.5 to 10m
SW corner of Taka Shima, is fringed by a shoal bank extending alongside, at Kubara South Quay.
about 0.1 mile offshore. A light is shown from its summit. The Kyushu LPG Terminal has a depth alongside of 14m;
5.23
Izu Shima, 31m high and wooded, lies about 1 mile NW of

5.21 vessels of up to 70,000 dwt can be accommodated.
Uokono Shima. The islet is fringed by a shoal bank and spit, An overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance of about
5.23
with a depth of 3.1m over its extremity, and extends about 0.2 52m, spans the water W of the reclaimed area.
mile E from its E end. Pilotage.—Pilots are compulsory for vessels over 10,000 gt and
5.23
Ao Shima (33°25'N., 129°41'E.), the W island in the approach

5.21 board in position 33°26.5'N, 129°42.7'E and at the quarantine an-
to Imari Wan, is located about 0.5 mile S of Izu Shima. Its sum- chorage. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16.
mit, 58m high, is at its S end. The island is rugged, thickly Anchorage.—Imari Wan affords good anchorage to a large
5.23
wooded, and foul on its W side for 0.15 mile offshore. The NE number of vessels, in depths of 14.6 to 36.6m, as convenient.
side of the island is foul offshore for almost 0.5 mile. The bottom is mostly mud, and the tidal currents do not exceed
Tsusakino Hana, the N extremity of the Hoshika peninsula,
5.21 0.5 knot.
lies on the S side of Tsusaki Suido, and about 1 mile SW of the The quarantine anchorage lies on the W side of Imari Ko. The
5.23
summit on Ao Shima. A light is shown from the point. harbor affords good anchorage, in depths of 9.2 to 18.3m, mud.
Caution.—A wreck lies about 0.5 mile S of Siraiwa Hana.
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Imari Wan
Tsusakino Hana to Ushigakubi
5.22 Imari Gaiwan (33°23'N., 129°44'E.) is the outer and
larger part of Imari Wan. The safest channels to enter the bay 5.24 Nagato Saki (33°22'N., 129°37'E.) is located 3 miles
are Ao Shima Suido and Tsusaki Suido. The bay is indented SW of Tsusakino Hana and forms the W entrance point to Ka-
with a number of inlets and coves. Small towns and villages mada Ura. The point is steep-to and backed by high hills; its
situated throughout the shores of Imari Gaiwan. The bay is shores are fringed by shoal water, close offshore.
deep and fairly free of dangers. Kamada Ura is entered between Nagato Saki and Magari Sa-
5.24
Futa Shima, the W islet, is in two parts, connected by a bank

5.22 ki, the SE extremity of Yoko Shima, about 0.8 mile WNW.
of gravel and sand that dries. Both parts are thickly covered with Shoal spits, with depths of less than 5.5m, extend about 0.2
trees and lie about 1.3 miles SE from the S end of Taka Shima. mile SE from Magari Saki and ENE from Nagato Saki.
Tobi Shima (33°24'N., 129°47'E.) is the E and largest of the
5.22 Kamada Ura affords good anchorage, sheltered from all
5.24
islets, and lies about 1 mile E of Futa Shima. It has two sum- winds, in depths of 9.2 to 12.8m. A vessel entering must keep
mits, the higher, with an elevation of 84m, stands on the SE in mid-channel between Magari Saki and the shore SE of it to
side of the islet. avoid the shoal spits extending offshore on either side of the
Two submarine cables and a submarine water pipeline cross
5.22 entrance. This anchorage is suitable for vessels awaiting the
the fairway between Tobi Shima and the mainland S. tide in Hirado Seto, or arriving from N too late to complete the
Ko-Tobi Shima is the S islet of the group and lies close S of
5.22 passage of that strait in daylight hours.
Tobi Shima. The channel between the two islets is shoal. Yoko Shima (33°22'N., 129°36'E.), a flat islet, 19m high,
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lies about 1 mile WSW of Nagato Saki. The channel between 5.26 Osaki Hana (33°20'N., 129°33'E.) lies on the W side
the islet and the mainland is very shoal. of the strait, about 2 miles SSW of Nanryu Saki. The point ris-
Ose Saki is a prominent hill located about 1 mile WSW of
5.24 es to a hill, 53m high, the summit of which is densely-covered
Yoko Shima. The bay on its E side is foul and unsuitable as an with trees and is very prominent.
anchorage. Aosa Saki lies on the mainland and is 0.5 mile directly E of
5.26
Ushigakubi (33°22'N., 129°34'E.) is 42m high, wooded, and

5.24 Osaki Hana. The point rises to a plateau and is marked by a
lies about 0.5 mile WSW of Ose Saki. The point is fringed by light. The village of Hokahira lies close S of the light.
foul ground close to shore. A lighted buoy marks the W side of Kawachi Wan (33°19'N., 129°32'E.) lies on the W side of
5.26
the foul ground. During the S tidal current, tide rips are usually the strait and is entered between Osaki Hana and Magari Saki,
formed close N of the point. Kamo Se, marked by a lighted about 0.5 mile SSW. The bay affords anchorage, in 12.3 to
buoy, dries 1.2m, and lies on a shoal spit that extends about 27.4m. This anchorage is specially suited to vessels waiting for
320m NE from Ushigakubi. the tide in the N narrows or seeking temporary shelter.
A breakwater, on which there is a light, is situated in the NW
5.26
Hiro Se (33°23'N., 129°34'E.), a rocky islet, 7.6m high, lies

5.24 part of Kawachi Wan.
about 0.2 mile N of Ushigakubi. A training wall extends for On the S part of Hirado Seto, Hoki Ura and Kigatsu Ura, 1
5.26
about 160m from the SW point of the islet and is marked by a mile to the S, are two bays on the W side. Kantori Hana, 118m
light. A light is also shown from the center of Hiro Se. high, separates the two bays. Two islets, No Shima and Kuro
Caution.—A restricted area 0.7 mile WNW of Hiro Se
5.24 Shima, lie close S and E, respectively, from Kantori Hana.
Light extends about 3 miles NNW; its exact boundary may best Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage, in
be seen on the chart. depths of 7.8 to 10.1m, mud, near the head of Kigatsu Ura.
Emukae Wan (33°18'N., 129°36'E.) lies on the mainland
5.26
Hirado Seto about 3 miles E of Hoki Wan. The bay affords anchorage to
vessels with local knowledge, in depths of 10.1 to 18.3m, mud,
5.25 Hirado Seto lies between the island of Hirado Shima, good holding ground. The anchorage is sheltered from all
on the W side, and the coast of Kyushu, on the E side. It is rec- winds except those from the W.
ommended that vessels without local knowledge navigate the Between Emukae Wan and Taka Shima, about 8 miles to the
5.26
straits during daylight hours. The N end of the straits is very S, the E shore of Hirado Seto is fringed with a large number of
narrow, only 0.1 mile wide near Hiro Se. The tidal currents in islets, off and between which are numerous dangerous rocky
this area are very strong and reach up to 6 knots or more at patches. The whole area should be avoided while navigating
times. the strait.
Pilotage.—A number of unlicensed pilots, who have a good
5.25 Between Kigatsu Ura and Shijiki Saki, about 10 miles to the
5.26
knowledge of the tidal currents, are based at Hinoura SW, the W shore of Hirado Seto is fairly free of dangers. There
(33°22'N., 129°35'E.), situated on the E side of the strait near are a number of small coves, but none are suitable as anchorag-
its narrowest part. es.
On the N part of Hirado Seto, Kuroko Shima (33°22'N.,
5.25
129°34'E.), a dark wooded islet, 47m high, lies in the middle of 5.27 Otona Se (33°13'N., 129°31'E.), a rock, awash, lies
the strait, close off the entrance to the port of Hirado. Manaita about 3 miles SSE of Kigatsu Ura in the middle of Hirado Seto.
Se, with depths of 3.7 to 5.5m, extends about 0.1 mile NE from A lighted buoy marks the N end of Otona Se. Kami Kareki Shi-
the islet. ma, an islet, lies about 0.5 mile S of Otona Se. Shimo Kareki
Hirado Ko is a small cove on the W side of the strait and en-
5.25 Shima, a larger islet, lies 0.5 mile SSW of Kami Kareki Shima.
tered between Kanae Saki and Zyotono Hana (Jotono Hana), Both islets are fringed by shoals and rocks. Passage between
about 320m to the N. A wharf, which extends about 90m NW the two islets should be avoided. A light is shown from the S
from the shore, with depths of 2.1 to 3m alongside its outer end of Shimo Kareki Shima.
face, is situated on the S shore of the cove. There is a small har- Kome Se (33°11'N., 129°29'E.) lies about 1.3 miles SW of
5.27
bor protected by N and S breakwaters S of Kanae Saki. Recla- the light on Shimo Kareki Shima and has a depth of less than
mation was being carried out inshore of these breakwaters. 0.3m. Kome Se is marked by a lighted buoy moored close S. A
Two small piers project from the N side of the cove. The town 10.6m rocky shoal lies about 0.3 mile WSW of Kome Se;
of Hirado is situated at the head of the harbor. depths of as little as 7.5m extend 0.5 mile NE of Kome Se.
Nanryu Saki (33°21'N., 129°34'E.) lies on the W side of the Hoageno Se (33°07'N., 129°25'E.), a detached rock, which
5.27
strait, about 1 mile SE of Hirado Ko. Two overhead cables, from a distance resembles a boat under sail, is 25.9m high and
with a vertical clearance of 26m, cross the straits from the lies about 3.5 miles SE of Shijiki Zake. It is steep-to, except on
point. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 30m, spans the its NW and SW sides, where a shoal bank extends out from the
strait close S of the cable crossings. rock for about 0.1 mile.
Asama, a sand bank with a depth of 2.1m, lies in mid-chan-
5.25 Kuro Shima lies about 2.3 miles SW of the S end of Taka
5.27
nel, about 0.8 mile SSW of Nanryu Saki. There is a deep chan- Shima. Mezeno Hana is a prominent bluff that is connected
nel on either side of Asama. A lighted buoy marks the N end of with the W end of the island. I Shima lies 2 miles NNE of
the bank. Mezeno Hana. A number of rocks and shoals lie between the
Caution.—A rocky reef, with a least charted depth of 9m,
5.25 two places. Konoko-jima lies about 0.5 mile E of I Shima, with
lies near the middle of Hirado Seto, approximately 0.2 miles N shoal water between the two islets. A light is shown from the
of Nanryu Saki. NW side of Kuro Shima.
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Ogami Shima, Taka Shima, Nakano Shima, and Kashiraga

5.27 backed by Shira Take, a hill with two summits; the higher is 259m.
Shima are a chain of islets lying close offshore from the SW Aspect.—Ikitsuki Shima is a hilly island with Shiomi Saki,
coast of Hirado Shima. At times, heavy rip tides are formed in its SE extremity, about 0.3 mile NW of Yobu Saki, and be-
the vicinity of the islets. A light is shown from Ogami Shima. tween these two points is Tatsuno Seto. Ban Take, the summit
Shijiki Wan (33°12'N., 129°23'E.) is entered between Me-
5.27 of the island, lies near its center and is 288m high, steep-to, and
shika Saki and Aiba Saki, and lies 1 mile SE of Kashiraga Shi- prominent. Lights are shown from Shiomi Sake on the SE
ma. The bay affords good shelter, except from winds between coast, Ichibi Ura Breakwater on the E coast, and from Otaka on
the WNW and NW; in winter the bay is unsuitable as an an- the N end of the island.
chorage. Vessels with local knowledge can obtain fairly good Nakaeno Shima (33°22'N., 129°28'E.) is a rocky islet, 35m
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anchorage, in a depth of 7.3m, sand, at the head of the bay. high, lying about 1.8 miles NE of Yobu Saki. Hira Se, 5.8m high,
Shimo-Ajika-jima and Kami-Ajika-jima are two prominent,
5.27 lies 0.25 mile N of the islet’s NW point; midway between this
rocky islets lying off the approach to Shijiki Wan. A rock, rock and the point is Kui Se, a rock that dries 1.2m.
22.9m high, lies close off the W side of Shimo-Ajika-jima. Taku Shima lies with Sakiseno Hana, its E extremity, about 2
5.29
There are no known dangers more than 0.1 mile off either islet. miles NNW of Tsuba Saki. The island is hilly, with a few scat-
tered trees on its slopes. The NE and NW sides of the island are
5.28 Hayafuku Se (33°14'N., 129°23'E.), a group of comparatively free of off-lying dangers, but from the E to SE, it
above-water and sunken rocks, the highest above-water rocks is mostly foul. Yoko Shima lies about 0.8 mile off the SE side of
being 2.4m high, lies on a shoal about 1.8 miles ESE of Shimo- the islet. A light is shown from the S end of Yoko Shima.
Ajika-jima. O Shima (33°29'N., 129°33'E.) is mostly a cliffy island and
5.29
Tateba-jima, a comparatively steep-to islet, 67m high, lies

5.28 lies about 1.5 miles to the N of Taku Shima. A submarine cable
about 4.5 miles NE of Kami-Ajika-jima. Betto Se, in the ap- is laid from O Shima to the NE coast of Taku Shima. The high-
proach to Neshiko Wan, is a steep-to rock, with a depth of est hill, Hirano Tsuji, rises to a height of 216m, and is located
8.5m, and lies about 1 mile NW of Tateba-jima. near the NW coast of O Shima. O Shima is generally free of
Neshiko Wan (33°18'N., 129°26'E.) lies about 1 mile ENE
5.28 offshore dangers, except for a rock, Kai Se, lying about 0.5
from Tateba-jima, and is exposed to the W, but with offshore mile off the NW coast, and Tako Se, with a depth of 4.9m, ly-
winds it affords anchorage, in depths of 9.2 to 18.3m. ing about 0.5 mile off Tsurunosagari Hana Light, on the SE
Along the NW side of Hirado Shima lies Yobu Saki, located
5.28 side of the island. Lights are also shown from Umanokashira
about 3.3 miles NE of Betto Se. The point is dominated by Ya- Saki, Nagasaki Hana, and Magari Saki.
suman Dake, a densely-wooded hill with a black appearance. Gono Ura, on the NE side of the island, affords sheltered an-
5.29
Tatsuno Seto (Ikitsuki Seto) (33°21'N., 129°26'E.) is fre-

5.28 chorage in moderate depths to vessels with local knowledge,
quently used in preference to Hirado Seto. Yobu Saki, on the E except during N winds. Azuchi Ura, on the SW side of the is-
side of the channel, is comparatively steep-to, but the shoal wa- land, also affords shelter to small vessels.
ter extending from Shiomi Saki, on the W side of the channel,
reduces the navigable width of the channel to about 0.3 mile. A Amoura Wan to Sasebo Wan
bridge, with a vertical clearance of 29m, crosses the narrowest
part of Ikitsuki Seto. 5.30 Amoura Wan (Aiura Wan) (33°10'N., 129°38'E.) is
Juga Zone, with a depth of 9.2m, rocks, lies 0.5 mile off-
5.28 entered between Tatseishi Saki, about 2.8 miles NE of Ushiga-
shore, about 2 miles ENE of Yobu Saki. Zuda Sone, with a kubi Saki, and O Saki, about 1.3 miles SSE. The approach to
depth of 11.6, lies about 0.3 mile NE of Juga Zone. the harbor is marked by lighted buoys. The harbor stands on
Hira Se (33°22'N., 129°30'E.), 1m high, is the outermost of
5.28 the E side of the head of the bay with six berths for vessels of
a chain of rocks that extends about 0.3 mile NW from the coast 100 to 2,000 gt and with depths of 3.1 to 7.5m. There is shel-
to a position about 0.5 mile SW of Kaise Saki. A submarine tered anchorage, in a depth of 10.1m, in the middle of the bay.
water pipeline extends 0.8 mile W from the coast, about 7.5 No pilots are available. A charted submarine water pipeline is
miles SSW of Kaise Saki. Bishago Iwa, 9.8m high, lies in the laid W from Amoura Ko to Taka Shima.
SW part of this chain. Kujukushima Wan lies about 1 mile SE of Amoura Wan. The
5.30
Usuka Wan is entered between Nagasaki Hana and Kaise

5.28 narrow channels in the bay are marked by beacons, but only
Sake, about 0.5 mile NE of Hira Se. A lighted buoy marks a vessels with local knowledge should enter Kujukushima Wan.
dangerous rock 0.6 mile SE of Nagasaki Hana. Another lighted A submarine cable from Okinawa lands in the N part of Ku-
buoy is moored close SW of a 4.5m patch, 0.25 mile E of the jukushima Wan, 0.6 mile E of O Saki. Uki Se, 13.7m high, lies
above. Ebukuro Wan (Furue Wan), the S branch of the bay, is on a shoal marked by a beacon, and stands 1.25 miles W of the
entered between a point about 0.5 mile ESE of Kaise Sake and entrance to Kujukushima Wan.
Sakiyama Saki, about 0.3 mile farther ENE. Usuka Wan af- Nakano-Kajikaki (33°07'N., 129°39'E.), with a depth of
5.30
fords shelter to small vessels with local knowledge near its less than 1.8m, lies about 2.3 miles S of the entrance to Ku-
head. The bay has a number of shoals, rocks, and patches of jukushima Wan, and about 0.1 mile to the SW of it lies Okino-
foul ground that can best be seen on the charts. Ebukuro Wan kajikaki, with a depth of 4m. A buoy is moored off the W side
affords good anchorage, in depths of 18.3 to 27.4m, good hold- of these dangers.
ing ground, and free of off-lying dangers. Kogo Saki (33°06'N., 129°40'E.) is the W entrance point to
5.30
Sasebo Wan, and lies about 0.8 mile SSE of Nakano-Kajikaki.

5.29 Tsuba Saki (33°24'N., 129°33'E.), the N point of Hirado A light is shown from the point and buoys mark the shoal area,
Shima, lies about 1.5 miles NNE of Usuka Wan. The point is close off the point. The harbor entrance control post and signal
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Tategami Piers No. 1 and No. 2
station stands on Kogo Saki. Sasebo Wan, but light snow may fall during winter months.
Shira Se is a group of above-water and sunken rocks lying
5.30 Weather signals, by given by light, are shown continuously
5.31
about 2 miles WSW of Kogo Saki. A light is shown from the N from the radio tower of the Maritime Safety Office on the E
rock of the group. side of the head of the harbor.
Nakano Se (33°05'N., 129°39'E.), a detached rock with a
5.30 Vessels equipped with radiotelephones will guard voice ra-
5.31
depth of 2.1m, lies at the SE end of a rocky patch which lies 0.6 dio circuit 2716 kHz continuously when winds of more than 30
mile SE of Shira Se. A buoy marks the SE end of Nakano Se. knots are experienced.
Araidashino Se, with a depth of 12.8m, lies in the fairway
5.30 Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Sasebo Wan is 8
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entrance to Sasebo Wan, about 0.4 mile SSW of Kogo Saki. A hours 21 minutes; spring tides rise 2.9m and neap tides rise 2m.
buoy marks the W side of Araidashino Se. The flood tidal current off Io Saki (33°07'N., 129°43'E.) sets
5.31
toward the head of the harbor, and the ebb tidal current sets to-
Sasebo (33°10'N., 129°43'E.) ward the entrance; the flow begins from 1 to 2 hours after HW
or LW, and the rate does not exceed 0.5 knots. Off Kuchiki Sa-
World Port Index No. 62380 ki, a SE current flows from 2 to 3 hours after LW, to 2 to 3
hours after HW, and a NW current flows from 2 to 3 hours after
5.31 The port of Sasebo is a large, nearly landlocked, deep HW, to 2 to 3 hours after LW. The rate of the SE current sel-
water harbor, entered between Kogo Saki and Yorifune Bana, dom exceeds 0.5 knot, but the NW current sometimes attains a
about 0.5 mile to the ESE. The harbor affords anchoring and rate of more than 1 knot.
berthing facilities for vessels of almost any size. Depths—Limitations.—Vessels having a deep draft of up to
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Winds—Weather.—North winds prevail throughout the

5.31 11.5m can be berthed alongside. Vessels with drafts up to
year however, S winds occur during the summer. High and low 12.8m can be accommodated at the mooring buoys and dolphin
temperatures occur in August and January. Precipitation, which berths. The length of a vessel is not a controlling factor at most
may restrict visibility, is reported year round, however, it has a moorings; however, the largest vessel accommodated had a
higher rate of incidence during June and July, with over length of 341m.
350mm recorded in the latter month. Fog seldom occurs in For detailed berthing information see table titled Sasebo—
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Sasebo
Berthing Information. Sasebo—Berthing Information

Aspect.—Kompira Yama, a 101m summit above Yorifune
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Min. Max.
Bana, the S entrance point of Sasebo Wan, is conspicuous from Wharf Length
depth draft
a W approach. Shokan Dake, a mountain peak, 443m high, lies
1.75 miles N of the city. Kokuzo Yama, a conspicuous peak, Miura 270m 10m —
307m high, lies about 3 miles SSE of Kompira Yama. 1 312m — —
Benten Shima (33°09'N., 129°43'E.), a rocky islet, rises from
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Maebata
a drying reef lying about 0.5 mile W of the entrance to Maeha- 2 — — —
Terminal
ta Ura. Benten Shima is marked at its S end by a light. 3 — 13m —
Navigation aids mark the fairway from the entrance and the
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channel leading to the port. Most shoals and dangers are 3 182m 11.3m —
marked by beacons and lighted buoys. New Minato
4 192m 11.4m —
Berth Tatagami
5 192m 10.7m —
Sasebo—Berthing Information
1 254m 10.6m 10.0m
Min. Max.
Wharf Length 2-3 182m 10.6m 10.0m
depth draft
Tategami/
220m 7.5m — 4-6 192m 10.6m 10.0m
Shin Minato Jajima Pier
100m 4.5m — 7-8 182m 10.6m 10.0m
Kuijirase Ferry Wharf 115m 5.5m — 9 152m 10.6m 10.0m
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Sasebo—Berthing Information Regulations.—In addition to the regulations governing all

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Min. Max. Japanese ports, the following are excerpts from those applying
Wharf Length particularly to Sasebo Wan:
depth draft
1. Vessels must not exceed a speed of 10 knots in the vi-
1 80m 12.9m 9.7m cinity of Sasebo Wan, within a line of bearing joining Ban-
Motofune sho Wan, about 0.5 miles S of Kogo Saki, with Shira Se
2 80m 9.2m 8.5m
Light and Hichiro Bana, a rounded point lying 1.75 miles
1 176m 11.6m — NNW of Kogo Saki.
Akazaki 2 176m 11.4m — 2. Vessels are to await instructions from the harbormas-
ter outside Kogo Saki, clear of the fairway. Kogo Saki Signal
3 176m 12.2m — Station acknowledges a vessel’s distinguishing signal in the
1 180m 4.5m 10.0m International Code.
3. Vessels of 500 gt or more will use two anchors when
2 185m 9.5m 10.5m anchoring in Area No. 1 of the harbor.
Maehata Pier 3 195m 11.5m 12.0m Signals.—The harbor control post and signal station are situ-
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ated on Kogo Saki. Vessels entering Sasebo Wan must request

4 260m 13m —
permission prior to entry. The signal station will relay the in-
5 130m 7.5m — structions of the harbormaster as to anchoring, berthing, and
Uragashira 260m 7.5m 7.0m movements of vessels in and out of port. Vessels should retain
onboard the most recent edition of Japan Maritime Safety
Yokose Tanker Berth 80m 13.7m 12.8m Laws and Regulations, obtainable through the Japanese Coast
Iorizaki/US Navy 81m 14.5m 9.7m Guard. This publication should be kept as a reference for signal
station communiques and their meanings, appropriate answer-
1 130m 4.6m — ing signals, and other local or specific regulations.
Hizukushi
2 180m — — The following traffic control signals are shown from the sig-
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nal station on Kogo Saki, as follows:

Ekiura 150m 4.9m — 1. A white flashing light every 2 seconds—
• Inbound traffic permitted.
A tower, 170m high, stands at the summit of Tenzin
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• Outbound traffic of less than 500 gt permitted.
(33°09'N., 129°44'E.), which rises to an elevation of 120m • Outbound traffic of more than 500 gt must wait, clear
between Sasebo and Nagasaki. of the fairway.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 300 gt.
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2. A red flashing light every 2 seconds—
Vessels should notify the pilot station of their ETA at least 24 • Outbound traffic permitted.
hours prior to arrival and of any subsequent change. The pilots • Inbound traffic of less than 500 gt permitted.
board vessels 2 miles WNW of Kogo Saki Light. Pilots may al- • Inbound traffic of more than 500 gt must wait, clear of
so be dispatched from Akasaki helicopter pad. It has been re- the fairway.
ported pilots will only board during daylight hours, except 3. A white flashing light, alternating with a red flashing
during an emergency. Entry and departure for all vessels, ex- light, every 3 seconds—
cept U.S. Navy vessels, is from sunrise to sunset, except during • Inbound and outbound traffic of less than 500 gt per-
an emergency. Pilots board inbound vessels 2 miles WNW of mitted.
Kogo Saki. During stormy weather, there are occasions when • Inbound and outbound traffic of over 500 gt must
permission is granted through the Kogo Saki Signal Station to wait, clear of the fairway.
proceed into the harbor without a pilot. 4. Three red flashing lights, alternating with three white
flashing lights, every 6 seconds—
• Only ships directed by the harbormaster may enter or
Sasebo Pilot Association
leave the harbor.
Telephone 81-956-22-9059/9068 • All other vessels must wait, clear of the fairway.
Facsimile 81-956-25-1508 Berthing signals, consisting of the Designation flag and al-
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phabetical flags of the International Code of Signals are dis-

2.0 miles WNW of Kogi Saki Lt. (the pilot played at Kogo Saki Signal Station, as follows:
Boarding may get on board around the entrance of the
Point port when the weather is stormy. In this case,
vessel will be notified by VHF). E Anchor W of Kuchiki Saki.
1. The pilot gets on board at the lee side of F Anchor in Ebisu Wan.
the vessel. G Anchor near Taka Shima.
2. Pay attention to the signals provided by
Remarks Wait near Kogo Saki or anchor 3 miles off Kogo
Koga Saki Signal Station, and lower the H
speed in advance upon receiving a signal Saki to wait for a berthing signal or orders.
about leaving a port. Q Anchor in Quarantine Anchorage.
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Benten Shima
The ship’s reply is the Answering Pennant above the alpha-

5.31 of Yorifune Saki. Inbound vessels, subject to quarantine, will re-
betical flag for the berth. main in the anchorage and are forbidden to disembark passengers
Contact Information.—Sasebo Pilots can be contacted, as
5.31 or crew or to load or discharge cargo. Vessels will shift to the gen-
follows: eral anchorage immediately after pratique is granted. Only vessels
1. VHF: VHF channels 14 and 16 seeking quarantine shall use this anchorage.
2. Telephone: 81-956-22-9059
81-956-22-9068 An anchorage for carrying explosives is situated about 0.8
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3. Facsimile: 81-956-25-1508 mile SSE of Iori Saki, and a mooring buoy for their use is situ-
Sasebo Port can be contacted, as follows:
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1. Telephone: 81-956-24-1111 A prohibited anchorage and restricted area, where vessels
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81-956-22-6128 with a draft of 10m or more may not navigate, lies within a ra-
2. Facsimile: 81-956-23-2370 dius of 250m of a dangerous wreck which lies 1.5 miles E of
Anchorage.—Anchorages comprise 11 mooring buoys for
5.31 Yorifune Saki on the S side of the fairway. The wreck is
commercial shipping and 109 buoys used by the U.S. Navy. marked on its E side by a buoy.
The outer harbor is the principal anchorage. It affords pro-
5.31 Directions.—It is recommended that large vessels pass to
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tected anchorage, in 9.2 to 50m, mud and shells, good holding the S of Aradshino Se on entering Sasebo Wan and to the N of
ground. The inner harbor affords safe anchorage for large ves- Aradshino Se on their exit.
sels. There are depths of 51m at the harbor entrance, 22.9 to Caution.—It has been reported that when rounding Iorizaki
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54m in the passage, 10 to 37m in the anchorage, and 11m at the Wharf and proceeding to anchorage, extreme caution needs to
berthing spaces. Apart from anchorage areas controlled by the be taken because numerous ferry boats transit the area.
U.S. Navy, there is anchorage for four 10,000 gt commercial
ships in Section No. 3, in a depth of 10.1m. A large number of Omura Wan and Approaches
vessels can be berthed at anchor, and at fixed or free swinging
moorings. For further U.S. Navy Anchorage information refer 5.32 Omura Wan, a landlocked gulf, lies SE of Sasebo Wan
to DNC H2362380. and can only be entered through that port.
Ebisu Wan affords good anchorage, in 10m, mud and shells.
5.31 Hario Seto and Haiki Seto, SW and NE, respectively of
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Akuno Ura and Ushino Ura afford anchorage to small vessels. Hario Shima, are the channels leading to Omura Wan, but the
The anchorage is situated on the S side of Sasebo Wan, close E
5.31 latter is only a small craft channel. Hario Seto is deep, but is
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Sasebo Kawa, Kujirase, and Hirase Wharves
tortuous and barely more than 0.1 mile wide; the tidal currents
in it are strong and it should only be used by moderate size ves-
sels with local knowledge.
An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 20.1m and a
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bridge, with a vertical clearance of 21.3m, cross Hario Seto

near its S end.
Omura Wan affords anchorage, in 12.8 to 20.1m, mud, over
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the greater part of its length and breadth.
Kogo Saki to Kabuto Shima

5.33 Omodaka Ko (33°04'N., 129°40'E.) is entered be-
tween Bansho Hana and Matsuyama Saki, and lies about 1.5
miles S of Kogo Saki. The inlet affords anchorage to small ves-
sels, in depths of 7.3 to 20.1m, mud and good holding ground,
but local knowledge is essential. The town of Omodaka lies on
the N side of the head of the inlet.
Kuroguchi Ura, close S of Omodaka Ko, affords temporary
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anchorage to small vessels, in depths from 7.3 to 20.1m, mud,

but the shelter afforded is inferior to that of Omodaka Ko.
Tenzin Tower
Yobukono Seto (Terashima Suido), a strait about 3.5 miles
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long and about 0.4 mile wide, is entered between Matsuyama clearance of 32m crosses the strait.
Saki and Kiano Se on its N end. The S end of the strait is en- Otawa Wan lies about the middle of the E side of Yobukono
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tered between Kabuto Shima and Nanatsugama Ko. A depth of Seto, 1 mile ESE of Kurose Wan. The bay affords good anchor-
14.6m can be carried through Yobukono Seto. In its narrowest age, in depths from 8.2 to 17.4m.
part the fairway is about 0.1 mile wide. A bridge with a vertical Kurose Wan (33°03'N., 129°38'E.) lies on the W side of Yo-
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bukono Seto, about 1.5 miles SW of Kuroguchi Ura. The small tokono Hana and Tsuru Saki. Caution is needed in the latter
coaling harbor of Magome Ko lies in the SW part of Kurose position because of strong S ebb tidal currents. In the autumn,
Wan. Two small piers in Magome Ko have depths of 6.1 and it would probably be advantageous to anchor farther E.
7m alongside, respectively; they can accommodate vessels of Anchorage, sheltered from the strong NW winds in winter,
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about 2,000 gt. Buoys and beacons mark the fairway and dan- can be obtained, in about 32.9m, E of Imo Shima and S of the
gers to the harbor. above mentioned 88.1m chimney. Imo Shima is a group of
rocky islets, the highest of which is 9.8m high, that lie on foul
5.34 Tera Shima (33°02'N., 129°38'E.), on the W side of ground within a 0.5 mile S of the SW extremity of Kakinoura
Yobukono Seto, lies close off the E side of O Shima, and a nar- Shima.
row channel between them is obstructed by reefs; it is spanned
by two overhead cables, with a minimum vertical clearance of 5.36 Sakito Shima (33°00'N., 129°33'E.), 76m high, with
10m. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 14m, spans the Mitoko Shima, 48m high, W of it, lies on a shoal that extends
channel close S of the S cable. A lighted beacon is shown at the about 1.3 miles WNW from the SW end of Kakinoura Shima.
NE end of the reef. Close to the SW end of Sakito Shima stand three radio towers
Kabuto Shima, a prominent round-topped rock, 14.6m high,
5.34 and a light is shown from the W side of Mitoko Shima.
lies about 0.8 mile S of the S end of Tera Shima. A shoal bank Kata Shima, about 1.5 miles off the middle of the NW coast of
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extends 0.1 mile E and 0.15 mile N of the rock. A light is O Shima, is 99m high, and has a steep cliff on its S side, about 0.1
shown from Kabuto Shima. mile from the foot of which is a rock, 2.1m high. Sunken rocks lie
O Shima (33°02'N., 129°37'E.) lies close W of Tera Shima
5.34 within 0.1 mile of the SE and NE sides of the islet.
and is separated by a narrow channel, used only by small craft Kanise Shosho (33°05'N., 129°36'E.) are extensive reefs ly-
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with local knowledge. Sunken rocks fringe both the N and S ing NE of Kata Shima. The reefs lie within 1.5 miles of the
coasts of the island and should be given a wide berth. The E NW extremity of O Shima. Kanise Shosho is marked by buoys
coast is indented and on this side lies Tokuman Wan and on its E and S sides.
Kurose Wan, on its S and N parts, respectively. On the W side
of the island is Oshima Ura. Uri Dake, almost in the middle of Coastal Features
the island, attains a height of 209m and is prominent.
Oshima Shipbuilding (33°03'N., 129°38'E.), with four
5.34 5.37 Nanatsugama Ura (33°00'N., 129°39'E.) lies about
prominent orange gantry cranes, is a medium-size shipyard on 0.3 mile E of the S entrance to Yobukono Seto. The inlet is en-
the E side of O Shima. This yard specializes in dry bulk ves- tered between Egawano Hana and Nagushi Sake, the N extrem-
sels. Vessels nearing completion moor on the SE side of the fa- ity of a narrow island forming the W side of the inlet, about 0.5
cility, with 534m of berthing. mile to the S. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain
Kakinoura Shima lies close SW of O Shima and is connected
5.34 excellent sheltered anchorage, in depths of 5.5 to 14.6m, in the
by a causeway. The island is fringed by foul ground and indent- N part of Nanatsugama Ura. A submarine cable is landed on
ed with a number of small coves and inlets. The town of Sakito the E shore of the inlet near the entrance.
stands in the middle of the island. Ko-jima, an islet 22.9m high, lies about 1 mile S of the en-
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trance to Nanatsugama Ura. Ono Hana rises steeply to Taka-bo

5.35 Sakito Ko (33°01'N., 129°34'E.) is a local port on the Yama, a prominent 232m conical hill, 0.75 mile SSW of Ko-ji-
W coast of Kakinoura Shima, about 7 miles SW of Sasebo Ko. ma. Futatsu-Ko-Shima and Bakuwae Shima, both 12.8m high,
Sakito Ko was developed as a coal shipping port, but the Sakito lie about 1.3 miles S of Ono Hana.
coal mine has since been closed down. Vessels of about 2,000 Kurokama Saki (32°57'N., 129°38'E.) lies 0.75 mile S of
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gt now call at the port’s cement and salt factories. The inner Bakuwae Shima. The point forms the NE side of Matsushima
harbor splits into three branch bays; these are called, from the Suido.
W, Kaki-no-Ura, Fuku Ura, and Mizu-no-Ura. Matsushima Suido lies between the island of Matsu Shima,
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Depths—Limitations.—Sakito Ko has five berths and three

5.35 on the W side and Fuku Shima, Yaki Shima, and the mainland,
pontoons for coal cargo. The five berths have a total length of on the E side. The strait is narrow and tortuous and not recom-
728m, with depths alongside of 6 to 8.2m. The three pontoon mended; however, vessels finding it necessary to pass through
berths have a total length of 73m for lighters and barges with the straits should refer to the courses and ranges indicated on
drafts of up to 4.3m. Berth 2, Berth 3, and Berth 4 are equipped the chart. It has been reported the largest vessel to transit the
with conveyors. straits was about 800 gt.
Aspect.—The National Hostel, which is near the mountain
5.35 An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 38m,
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summit in the W part of Sakito Shima, which also has a large spans Matsushima Suido between the E extremity of Matsu
white painted chimney, and three black painted tanks which are Shima and the W shore of Fuku Shima.
on the summit of the mountain, are all good landmarks.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is available and can be contacted on
5.35 5.38 Matsu Shima (32°56'N., 129°37'E.) is flat-topped, well-
VHF channels 12 and 16 (call sign: Sakito-ho-an). cultivated, and rises to Tomi Yama, 218m high, in the center of the
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained in the outer har-
5.35 island. Its S and W coasts are mostly gravel; its several points are
bor, in about 18.3m, SW of Mutashima and N of the fairway fringed by reefs, and within 0.2 mile of its W and S sides are rocks
indicated by the Hukuura Range Lights. A better position, in with depths of less than 9.2m. Matsushimano Se, a 2.1m patch,
about 25.6m, sand, lies close N of the fairway indicated by the lies close WNW of Matsu Shima.
Hakuura Range Lights and E of a line of bearings between Mi- Matsushima Ko (32°56.2'N., 129°36.5'E.) is a coal harbor
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on the N shore of Matsu Shima. The harbor entrance is protect- kimi Ko, and is a precipitous headland faced with a remarkable
ed on its NW side by an angled breakwater extending 0.4 mile white cliff.
NE from the N extremity of Kushi Shima; a lighted tower Fukuda Ura (Hukuda Ura), about 1 mile E of Fukuda Saki,
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stands at its head. affords good temporary anchorage, in 9.2 to 20.1m, mud, with
A jetty for the import of coal to the power station is situated
5.38 protection from N and E winds. A pier at the head of the bay
S of the angled breakwater. Vessels of up to 60,000 dwt, with a has depths of 5.5m alongside its head.
maximum draft of 14m, may berth. The unloading rate is 1,600
tons per hour. Approaches to Nagasaki Ko
Pilotage.—Pilotage and the use of tugs are compulsory for
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vessels over 10,000 dwt. The pilot boards in position 5.40 On the N side of the approach to Nagasaki Ko is Mat-
32°58.0'N, 129°34.1'E. For vessels of 60,000 dwt and over, su Shima, a small islet, 27 high, which lies about 1.3 miles S of
three tugs are required; for smaller vessels, two tugs are re- Fukuda Saki. Nakano Shima, 17.1m high, lies about 0.4 mile
quired. SE of Matsu Shima, and Shiroga Shima, lies 0.25 mile ESE of
A signal station is situated about 0.2 mile S of the root of the
5.38 Nakano Shima, and is connected to the mainland by a stone
angled breakwater. There is a mooring buoy in the harbor, embankment.
about 90m E of the pier head. Kazikake, a reef that dries 0.6m, lies almost 0.5 mile ESE of
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Fuku Shima (32°55'N., 129°38'E.) lies on the E side of Mat-

5.38 Shiroga Shima. A lighted buoy is moored about 90m S of Ka-
sushima Suido. Yaki Shima lies close off the N end of Fuku zikake. Takaboko Shima, 72m high and prominent, lies about
Shima; Kashira Shima lies 0.25 mile off the island’s S extremi- 0.4 mile E of Kajikake. Hando Se lies on a small shoal, mid-
ty. A light is shown from Kashira Shima. The three islands are way between Takaboko Shima and KoSaki Hana, the N en-
all fringed with foul ground and rocks. trance point to Nagasaki Ko. A buoy is moored close S of
Ike Shima, about 2 miles S of Matsu Shima, is a flat-topped
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island with two high hills on its W side. The N hill is 123m Io Shima, Okino Shima, and Koyagi Shima lie, in that order
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high and forms the summit of the island. A saltwater lagoon from the W to E, on the S side of the main approach to Nagasa-
lies on the NE side of the island. Four buoys are moored off the ki Ko. A light is shown from the N end of Io Shima. Okino Shi-
lagoon and lead to a small harbor, protected by breakwaters. ma and Io Shima are connected by two bridges. A light is
Ohiki Shima (32°52'N., 129°34'E.), about 1.3 miles SW of shown from the SE end of Okino Shima.
Iki Shima, is 76.5m high, and thickly wooded. About 0.5 mile Onaka Seto separates Okino Shima from Koyagi Shima. An
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NE of the islet lies Aino Se, a detached reef with a depth of less overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 28m, crosses the
than 1.8m over its N end. The channel between Iki Shima and strait between the two islands. A bridge with a vertical clear-
Ohiki Shima is not recommended. O Se, on which are a num- ance of about 25m connects Okino Shima and Koyagi Shima.
ber of above-water rocks and which is surrounded by sunken A light is shown from Naginata Saki, the N extremity of Koya-
rocks, is a ledge that dries and lies within 1 mile NW of the W gi Kagenoo Shima.
end of Ohiki Shima. A light is shown from O Se.
Hako Shima, about 1.5 miles SE of Iki Shima, is 52m high,
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Nagasaki Ko (32°43'N., 129°51'E.)
and on its SW side, and separated from it by shoal water, is
Ozumo Iwa, a steep, pointed rock, 79m high. World Port Index No. 62360
5.39 Kozumo Iwa (32°51'N., 129°40'E.), a square rock, 5.41 Nagasaki Ko, which is a principal port, is entered be-
50.5m high, lies about 1.5 miles ESE of Hako Shima. tween the NW extremity of Koyagi Shima and Kagura Shima.
Konoura Ura, a small bay on the mainland, lies about 2.5 miles
5.39 The harbor is large and well-sheltered by mountains; it is com-
ENE of Hako Shima. A long narrow shoal, with depths from 7.3 prised of the inner and outer harbors, with berthing and moor-
to 9.2m, lies in the center of the bay. The village of Konoura ing facilities for vessels of almost any size.
stands at the head of the bay and is protected by a breakwater. Winds—Weather.—With the exception of winds from the
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Shiro Hana (32°50'N., 129°42'E.) is a somewhat salient

5.39 S, the harbor is protected from all other winds. The weather
point that lies 3 miles SSE of Konoura. Hashira Sone, a steep- does not generally interfere with cargo operations, except
to detached rock, with a depth of 2.1m, lies about 0.8 mile SE during the rainy season.
of Shiro Hana. Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval of Nagasaki Ko is 7
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No Se, a rock 0.6m high, lies about 2.3 miles SE of Shiro

5.39 hours 54 minutes; spring tides rise 2.7m and neap tides rise
Hana. A light is shown from the rock. Mie Ura is entered be- 2.1m.
tween No Se and Kagura Shima, 1.5 miles to the SE. The bay The height of the water level is affected to a marked degree by
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has a number of shoals and reefs, therefore, it should not be en- seiches, which sometimes cause a variation of as much as 0.9m.
tered without local knowledge. A variation of about 2.7m in 20 minutes has been recorded.
Shikimi Ko (Mie-Shikimi) (32°47'N., 129°46'E.), a small
5.39 These phenomena usually occur from late autumn to early
fishing harbor protected by a breakwater, lies about 1.5 miles spring, but seldom in summer. The most pronounced of these os-
ESE of Kagura Shima. A light is shown from the head of the cillations usually occur when there are two localized areas of
breakwater. A submarine cable is landed 1 mile SE of Shikimi low pressure in the vicinity. The periods vary from about 10 to
light. 40 minutes. Prior notifications is not possible at present.
Fukuda Saki (Hukuda Saki), on the N side of the main ap-
5.39 The tidal currents in the entrance and within Nagasaki Ko set
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proach to Nagasaki Ko, is located about 2.5 miles SSE of Shi- inward on the flood and outward on the ebb, turning at the
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times of HW and LW; the rate does not exceed 0.5 knot. the position of the harbor is not easily made out, but on near
Depths—Limitations.—The largest quay in the harbor is
5.41 approach no difficulty should be experienced.
Matsugae Wharf. It is 360m long and suitable for vessels of up Hachiro Take (32°40'N., 129°51'E.) is the highest peak on
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to 100,000 tons and has depths alongside of 12m. Nagasaki Hanto.

Motofuna Pier, with a lighted tower at its head, extends near-
5.41 Iwasimi Take, a thickly-wooded hill, rises 167m about 0.3
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ly 0.2 mile W from the shore at the N end of Dejima Wharf. mile N of KoSaki Bana, the W entrance point of the inner har-
There are berths on the W and S sides of this pier with depths bor. The hill is conspicuous from a distance.
of 5-6m alongside.
The oil terminal is capable of accommodating vessels of up
5.41 The flagstaff of a signal station on the E side of the entrance
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to 50,000 dwt, with 11.9m alongside. A number of mooring to the inner harbor is marked by a light at night, and forms a
buoy berths can moor large vessels with deep drafts. good mark for vessels entering or leaving the harbor.
A vessel reported that a chimney near the S end of Futago
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Nagasaki Ko—Berthing Information Shima (32°39'N., 129°45'E.) is a good landmark when ap-
Wharf Length Depth proaching Nagasaki Ko from the SW.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but necessary, unless the
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Koe Public Koe 370m 8.0-10m master is well acquainted with the locality.
Koe Dolphin 200m 10.0m The pilot is available at any time, subject to adequate notice;
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VHF radio contact is not available. All communications with the

Koe E Wharf Quay 60m 4.5m pilot should be made through agents.
Kaminoshima 360m 5.5m The pilot boat carries International signals. The International
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Code flag G flag, in daytime and Morse signals, at night, are used
Kogo Wharf 90m 5.5m
to call the pilot.
Kogo Wharf 180m 5.5m
Kogo Wharf (7.5m Quay) 390m 7.5m Nagasaki Pilot Association
Maruo (5m Quay) 182m 4.0m Telephone 81-95-823-6465
Nakanoshima Jetty 255m — Facsimile 8 l-95-823-3071
Motofuna (5.5 Quay) 90m 5.0m 1 mile N of Ioshima Light (32°43.8'N.,
Boarding 129°45.7'E.), for large vessels, bearing 300°
Motofuna (7.5 Quay) 130m 6.0m Point at 1.5 miles (32°43.6'N., 129°44.2'E.) from
the same light.
Dejima Quay 212m 9.0m
The pilot ladder should be on the lee side of
Matsugae Quay 360m 12.0m Remarks
the vessel, placed 1m above sea level.
Kogakura (10m Quay) No.1 175m 10.0m
Kogakura (7.5m Quay) No.2 100m 7.5m Regulations.—Vessels carrying ammunition are not allowed
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to enter the port.

Kogakura (5.5m Quay) No.3 100m 5.5m In addition, full precautions are required to prevent fires
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Kogakura (12m Quay) W 240m 12.0m within the harbor due to the presence of a large number of pe-
troleum tanks in the Second District and the Third District.
Kogakura (10m Quay) W 170m 10.0m Signals.—The arrival of vessels is reported by telegraph to
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Kogakura (7.5m Quay) S 130m 7.5m Nagasaki from the flagstaff close to the lighthouse on Shin Ba-
na.
Kogakura (10.0m Quay) S 170m 10.0m
Doinokubi (5.5m Quay) 180m — A signal station is situated on the E side of the entrance of
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the inner harbor in a position about 320m SSW of Megami Ha-

Fukahori 260m 7.5m na. Vessels should retain onboard the most recent edition of Ja-
pan Maritime Safety Laws and Regulations, obtainable through
The maximum permissible size of a vessel entering the
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the Japanese Coast Guard. This publication should be kept as a
harbor is 366m long, 36.6m breadth, and a draft of 15m. For reference for signal station communiques and their meanings,
further berthing information refer to the table titled Nagasaki appropriate answering signals, and other local or specific regu-
Ko—Berthing Information. lations.
Aspect.—At times, the islands in the approach to Nagasaki
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For more detailed signal information in Nagasaki, see table
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Ko do not show up against the background of the mainland and titled Nagasaki Ko—Signals.
Nagasaki Ko—Signals
AIS
Flag Signal Meaning
symbol
2nd Substitute, F F Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities at Nagasaki Gyoko.
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Nagasaki Ko—Signals
AIS
Flag Signal Meaning
symbol
2nd Substitute, 1E 1E Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities on the E side of Section 1.
2nd Substitute, 1W 1W Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities on the W side of Section 1.
2nd Substitute, 1B 1B Vessels should navigate towards mooring buoys in Section 1.
2nd Substitute, 2E 2E Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities on the E side of Section 2.
2nd Substitute, 2W 2W Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities on the W side of Section 2.
2nd Substitute, 3N 3N Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities on the N side of Section 3 or Section 5.
Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities on the E side of Section 3, Kogakura
2nd Substitute, 3E 3E
Yanagi wharf in Section 4, or Doinnokubi inlet.
Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities between Kyushu Steel Center Co. and
2nd Substitute, 4E 4E
Nakata Mac Co in Section 4.
Vessels should navigate towards mooring facilities at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipyard
2nd Substitute, 4W 4W
or the public quay at Section 4.
Anchorage.—Large vessels can obtain safe, sheltered

5.41 The flood tidal current sets N at a maximum rate of 3 knots
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anchorage during strong SW winds in the Third District and in the area. A large number of submarine cables are landed on
the Fourth District of the outer harbor. the NE and S coasts of Taka Shima.
Anchorage can be taken in almost any part of the inner har-
5.41 Nakano Shima lies about 1.5 miles S of Taka Shima, and is a
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bor, as designated by the port authorities, in 6.4 to 27.4m, mud, grassy, uninhabited island, 45m high. The N and S end of the
good holding ground. Vessels of more than 500 gt are required island is fringed by reefs extending out about 0.2 mile.
to use two anchors. Vessels are prohibited to anchor in the fair-
ways. 5.43 Ha Shima (32°37'N., 129°44'E.), about 0.5 mile SW
The quarantine anchorage lies in District Three, on the SE
5.41 of Nakano Shima, can be identified by the tall structures of a
side of the fairway, S of KoSaki Hana. colliery. The island is completely encircled by an artificial em-
Directions.—Vessels can approach Nagasaki Ko from the
5.41 bankment, on the E side of which is a pier and two mooring
SW by keeping Io Shima Light bearing not less than 040° in buoys. There are depths of 4.9 to 10.1m at the pier. A light is
order to clear dangers lying off the S side of Taka Shima. When shown from Ha Shima.
W of Taka Shima, course should be shaped to round Shin Bana Mitsu Se, 1.75 miles SW of Ha Shima, is a patch of foul
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at a distance of about 1 mile to a position with Io Shima Light ground and is the SW danger on the E side of the approach
bearing 180° and a distance of 1 mile. from the S to Nagasaki Ko. It consists of a group of above-wa-
Approaching from the NW, from a position about 3 miles
5.41 ter and sunken rocks. Nakano Sone, about 0.8 mile E of Mitsu
SW of Ohiki Shima, a vessel should steer for Io Shima in line Se, is a steep-to detached rock, with a depth of 6.7m. A light is
with Hachiro Take, bearing about 119°. shown from Mitsu Se.
Namokita Ura, a narrow inlet, is only available to small craft
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Kayaki Wan to Nomo Saki with local knowledge, and lies on the SW end of Nagasaki
Hanto. The E entrance point is surmounted by a dense growth
5.42 On the NW side of Nagasaki Hanto is Kayaki Wan, a of trees and is prominent. Lights are shown from the entrance
small cove, which lies 2 miles SSE of Koyagi Shima. The cove points to the inlet.
affords anchorage to small vessels, in depths of 12.3 to 18.3m. Nomo Saki (32°34'N., 129°45'E.) is the SW extremity of
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The village of Kayaki lies at the head of the cove. Nagasaki Hanto. It is rocky and fringed with reefs that dry,
Yoko Shima, Kuro Shima, and No Shima are a group of is-
5.42 which in places, extend 0.25 mile offshore. Otategami is a rock
lets, surrounded by reefs and rocks, lying to the W of Kayaki lying on a reef about 0.2 mile S of Nomo Saki. A light is shown
Wan. Otono Se, a reef with depths of less than 1.8m, lies about from the rock.
0.5 mile SW of No Shima.
Taka Shima (32°40'N., 129°45'E.) lies about 2 miles W of
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Danjo Gunto and Goto Retto
Kuro Shima. Futago Shima, the S part of Taka Shima, is the
site of a colliery, the high buildings of which are conspicuous 5.44 Danjo Gunto is a group of islands lying in the SW ap-
from a distance. Two chimneys stand at the S end; from a quay proach to Nagasake Ko, between 72 and 80 miles WSW of No-
on the E side, a pier with depths of 7 to 7.9m at its head, mo Saki. It consists of two main islands and a number of islets
projects E. Two mooring buoys and a breakwater lie off the and rocks, mainly of basal formation. The coasts of the islands
head of the pier. The pier is exposed to winds from between the are cliffy and landing places few. With the exception of the
E and S. A light is shown in position 32°39'15"N, lighthouse keepers, the group is uninhabited, but during the
129°45'41"E. fishing season, large numbers of fishing vessels frequent the vi-
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cinity. vessels with local knowledge. Futago Se is a rocky islet near

Me Shima (31°59'N., 128°21'E.), the SW and highest island, is the center of the bay. Tsutara-jima, a second islet, lies about 1
covered with stunted trees. There is a sharp peak, 281m high, near mile S of Futago Se. A light is shown from the head of the
its N end; the S slope is wooded while the E slope is bare and breakwater at Kurose.
cliffy. A light stands on the summit. Same Se, above-water rocks, Kasayama Saki, the S extremity of Fukue Shima, is located
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lie about 1.5 miles S of the light. about 2.5 miles SE of Kurose. It is rocky and shelving, and
Hanaguri Shima lies about 1.3 miles NNE of Me Shima, and
5.44 from it cultivated land rises to an elevation of 68m. A light is
separated by Hanaguri Seto, with a navigable width of only 0.1 shown from the point.
mile. The islet is steep-sided and 141m high. It is fringed with Kuro Shima, 98m high, lies 1.75 miles off the SE shore,
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rocks extending about 90m offshore. about 3 miles NE of Kasayama Saki. It is steep and rocky on its
Yori Shima (32°01'N., 128°22'E.), about 0.8 mile NNE of
5.44 SW and N sides.
Hanaguri Shima, has two sharp peaks on its E side. Several O Shima (32°34'N., 128°54'E.), the largest, highest, and
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above-water rocks lie within 0.25 mile W and S of the SW ex- southernmost of the islands, lies about 3.5 miles SE of Kuro
tremity of the island. Shima. Its summit is located towards its E side and attains a
Kuroki Shima, 104m high, is located about 0.5 mile NNE of
5.44 height of 92m. A light is shown from its SE point.
Yori Shima. The islet is cliffy on all sides and is fringed with O-Itabe-jima consists of two islets about 1 mile N of O Shi-
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rocks. Nabe Seto, the channel between Kuroki Shima and Yori ma. Both are fringed with reefs and the channel between them
Shima, is foul and dangerous. and O Shima is foul.
Aka Shima (32°36'N., 128°55'E.), the NE island of the
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5.45 O Shima (32°03'N., 128°24'E.) lies about 0.3 mile group, lies about 2 miles NNE of O Shima. It is 54m high and
NE of Kuroki Shima and is separated from it by Magome Seto. fringed with reefs. Hana Se, about 0.5 mile to the N, is a reef
The coastline of the island is rocky and rises precipitously from that dries in places.
the water’s edge to plateaus, about 91m high. There are many Tomie Wan (32°38'N., 128°48'E.) lies about 2.5 miles NW of
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detached rocks off the several headlands of the island, but none Kuro Shima and is entered between Nagasaki Bana and Kasura
is at a greater distance than 0.35 mile offshore. Bana. The entrance is about 2 miles wide, but its navigable width
Hatake Sone (32°04'N., 128°26'E.), with a least depth of
5.45 is considerably reduced by shoals on its S side.
0.9m, is a steep-to pinnacle rock that lies about 1.3 miles NE of
Nokogiri Saki, the NE extremity of O Shima. A 1.8m shoal lies 5.48 The port of Tomie (32°37'N., 128°46'E.) lies in the
about 0.3 mile SSW of this rock. Tide rips mark these dangers, SW corner of the bay. A light is shown from the W end of a
except at SW. The channel between the rocks is deep, but not breakwater protecting the port.
recommended because of the tidal currents. Large vessels can anchor in Tomie Wan, in depths of 16.5 to
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Tori Shima (32°14'N., 128°06'E.) consists of three above-

5.45 18.3m, sand, about midway between Kasura Bana and O-jira
water rocks lying about 19 miles NW of O Shima. The largest Se, with the latter in line with a rocky cape at the head of the
and S of these rocks is 17.4m high and has the appearance of a bay, bearing 270°. Small vessels can anchor, in 11m, sand, with
pyramid when seen from the S, but from the N it appears as a O-jira Se in line with Kasura Bana, bearing 090°, at a distance
sharp ridge. of about 1 mile from the former.
Submarine cables, including a power cable, are laid between
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Goto Retto Kuro Shima and the coast of Fukue Shima, to the W, and from
O Shima and Aka Shima, an island 1.5 miles NE, to the coast
5.46 The Goto Retto consists of six principal islands; from of Fukue Shima NNW.
S to N they are Fukue Shima, Hisaka Shima, Naru Shima, Directions.—Vessels approaching from the E should pass N
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Wakamatsu Shima, Nakadori Shima, and Uku Shima, together of Kuro Shima, taking care to avoid Motsu Se and the reef ex-
with a number of small islands, islets, and rocks. There are six tending N from Aka Shima. After reaching the position WSW
navigable channels through the islands, but the tidal currents in of Karasu Sone, they should follow the directions for vessels
them are very strong, attaining at times a rate of 6.5 knots. approaching from the SW.
Sakiyama Hana, on the NE side of Fukue Shima, is the ex-
Fukue Shima tremity of a rounded promontory, on which there is a group of
grassy hills. A light is shown from a small cove close W of the
5.47 Fukue Shima, the largest in Goto Retto, is mountain- point; a buoy marks Sembai Se.
ous. Its coasts are considerably indented and the coastal hills
are grassy, but the mountains in the interior are rugged; the val- 5.49 Fukue Ko (32°42'N., 128°52'E.) lies about 3.5 miles
leys between are fertile. NW of Sakiyama Hana. The port is protected by breakwaters; a
Ose Saki (32°37'N., 128°36'E.) is the SW extremity of the
5.47 light stands at the SE head of the N breakwater and another
island. The point is steep-to, rocky, and marked by a light. light near the N head of the S breakwater, which is detached.
Daiho Ura lies 3 miles ESE of Ose Saki and affords anchor-
5.47 Another detached breakwater lies close E of the N end of the S
age, sheltered from the N wind, in depths of 14.6 to 18.3m, breakwater.
sand and shells. A light is shown from the head of the breakwa- A light is also shown from the head of another breakwater,
5.49
ter extending NE from the shore at Daiho. 0.35 mile S of the N breakwater head. The port is used mainly by
Kurose Wan (32°36'N., 128°44'E.) lies close E of Daiho
5.47 small craft. Vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage
Ura and affords anchorage, sheltered from N and E winds, to off Fukue, in depths of 14.6 to 16.5m, but caution is necessary
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because of submarine cables in the vicinity. 0.5 mile wide. The shores of the strait are free from off-lying
Fukuro Suido lies on the W side of Fukue Shima about 2
5.49 dangers and can be approached to a distance of 0.25 mile. Toki
miles N of Ose Saki. The strait is obstructed by a reef and care Wan, on the SW side of the strait, is available to small craft
must be taken not to mistake it for the entrance to Tamanoura with local knowledge. Kashino Ura is entered close SE of Toki
Wan, which is 2.5 miles farther N. A light is shown from the Wan and affords anchorage to small vessels.
NW entrance to Fukuro Suido. Tatara Shima, 166m high, is located in the SE entrance to Ta-
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Tamanoura Wan (32°41'N., 128°38'E.) affords excellent

5.49 noura Seto; a lighted tower stands on the N extremity of the is-
shelter, but the depths in most parts are considerable. Anchor- land. A lighted buoy is moored 0.4 mile N of Tatara Shima
age, sheltered from the NE and E winds, can be obtained, in Light.
depths of less than 18.3m, sand and shells, just outside the en-
trance to Arakawa Wan, on a spit that extends NE from Ko Shi- Hisaka-Jima
ma to the mainland; the holding ground is not good and the
position is exposed to the NW. 5.51 Hisaka-jima (32°48'N., 128°52'E.) is a hilly island
The best anchorage is 0.2 to 0.3 mile off the head of Tama-
5.49 with rocky shores; its W side rises steeply to a summit of hills
noura Wan, S of the entrance of Nakasu Ura, in about 20.1m, from 244 to 343m high.
mud, though the position is somewhat exposed to SE winds Hisaka Wan, an inlet that almost divides the island into two
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which blow across the low land between the head of the bay parts, is entered from the N side of the island. The entrance
and Daiho Ura. channel is tortuous and in places not more than 0.1 mile wide,
Vessels of moderate size can obtain sheltered anchorage, in
5.49 but it gives access to a completely landlocked basin. The vil-
11 to 12.8m, mud, in Nakasu Ura, but local knowledge is es- lage of Hisaka, at the S end of the inlet, has a small pier, 107m
sential. The harbor is protected by a breakwater which has a long.
light shown from the head of the breakwater. Vessels with local knowledge can obtain good anchorage, in
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14.6 to 18.3m, mud, in the main basin or, in 9.2 to 11m, in the
5.50 Sagano Shima (32°44'N., 128°36'E.) appears as two inner basin of Hisaka Wan. Entry in bad weather is difficult.
islets from a W direction. Vessels with local knowledge can ob-
tain anchorage, sheltered from W winds, in about 15.5m, in a Naru Seto
bay on the E side of Sagano Shima. Caution is necessary be-
cause of submarine cables. 5.52 This strait lies between Hisaka Shima and Naru Shima
Hime Shima lies about 1.5 miles NNE of Kashiwa Saki, the
5.50 and its fairway is not less than 0.5 mile wide. The shores on each
NW extremity of Fukue Shima. The NW side of the island con- side consist of steep rocky headlands, fringed with sunken rocks
sists of overhanging cliffs, but the rest of the island is wooded extending a short distance offshore. Kurosaki Bana, the W ex-
or cultivated. A light is shown from Kashiwa Saki. tremity of Naru Shima, forms the N entrance point at the NW
Nishi Sone, with a depth of 11m, rock, lies 3.5 miles NW of end of the strait. A light is shown from Kurosaki Bana.
Hime Shima. Kami Sone, a reef with two heads, lies about 2 Okushi Wan, on the NE side of the strait, is well-sheltered, and
miles E of Nishi Sone, and Shin Sone, with a depth of 7.3m, can be used as an anchorage by vessels with local knowledge, in
lies 0.5 mile N of Kami Sone. depths of 18.3 to 20.1m, sand.
Hamanokuri Wan (32°45'N., 128°42'E.) is entered about
5.50 Suzuno Ura (32°50'N., 128°55'E.) lies on the E side of the
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2.5 miles SE of Kashiwa Saki. The bay affords safe anchorage, strait, about 2 miles SE of Okushi Wan. The bay is mostly foul
except from winds between the N and E, in a depth of 11m, and a light is shown from a point W of the bay.
good holding ground. The village of Hamanokuri lies on the Ura Ko lies on the E side of the strait, close S of Suzuno Ura.
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NW side of the bay and is protected by two breakwaters. A Anchorage is available, in about 18.3m, in the middle of Ura
light is shown from the head of the N breakwater. Ko, about 0.4 mile within the entrance. A floating pier at the
Mizuno Ura is entered about 1.8 miles ENE of the E en-
5.50 village of Ura is about 39.6m long, with depths of 4 to 6.1m
trance point of Hamanokuri Wan. Vessels of moderate size can alongside.
anchor in Mizuno Ura, in depths of 14.6 to 18.3m, mud. A light
is shown on the NE side of Mizuno Ura. Naru Shima
Kishuku Ura (32°46'N., 128°46'E.) is entered about 1.8
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miles NE of Mizuno Ura. The bay affords anchorage to small 5.53 Ainoura Wan, a long narrow inlet which penetrates the N
vessels with local knowledge. coast of Naru Shima for a distance of nearly 2.8 miles, is entered
Leading lights, shown from columns with white rectangular
5.50 between Unoko Shima and No Se, about 0.5 mile to the E.
topmarks, are situated within the entrance on the S shore of the Vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage in depths
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inlet; the lights in line bear 196°. of 14.6 to 16.5m, sand, about 0.8 mile from the head of Ainou-
A short breakwater is situated 0.2 mile N of the front leading
5.50 ra Wan.
light. A light is shown from the E end of the breakwater.
Kamo Se, a group of rocky islets, lie about 0.8 mile W of
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Takigawara Seto
Ikokushi Bana, the N extremity of Fukue Shima. The highest
rock is about 37m high, and is the northernmost of the group. A 5.54 This strait separates Wakamatsu-jima from Naru Shi-
light is shown from Ikokushi Bana. ma. The fairway of the strait is deep and free of dangers.
Tanoura Seto is located between Fukue Shima and Hisaka-ji-
5.50 Arifuku Shima (32°56'N., 128°56'E.) lies on the NE side of
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ma, and is about 1 mile wide except at its S end; the fairway is the NW end of the strait. It is 234m high, wooded, and cultivat-
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ed. There are no dangers more than 0.1 mile from its SW coast. arms suitable for small vessels with local knowledge. Anchor-
A light is shown from the W extremity of the island. age can be obtained, in a depth of about 27.4m, in the middle
Takigawara Ura is entered between Kan Saki Bana and Taka-
5.54 of Oura Uchi or, in a depth of about 22.9m, in Arakawa Ura,
saki Bana, nearly 1 mile to the SE. Vessels with local knowl- the NE of the coves in Oura Uchi, but local knowledge is es-
edge can obtain anchorage near the head of the bay, clear of the sential.
strong tidal currents at the entrance. Takasaki Bana forms a Wakamatsu Ura (32°53'N., 129°01'E.) lies on the W side of
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good landmark for vessels entering the strait from the SE. the strait, about 2 miles SW of Oura Uchi. Anchorage can be
Hebo Shima (32°50'N., 129°00'E.), a prominent islet, 73.5m
5.54 obtained in the middle of the inlet, in depths of 21 to 22.9m,
high, lies in the SW approach to the strait, about 2.3 miles SSE sand. The village of Wakamatsu lies at the head of the inlet.
of Takasaki Bana.
Directions.—A vessel approaching the strait from the W
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Nakadori Shima
should make Arifuku Shima, which is a good landmark, and on
nearer approach, Aino Shima will be easily identified. Ap- 5.57 Ore Shima, an islet 87m high near its N end, is located
proaching from the SE, Hebo Shima is prominent, as is Takasa- about 2.5 miles NE of Kushi-jima Light, on the W side of Na-
ki Bana. kadori Shima. Shugen-jima, about 1 mile N of Ore Shima, is
154m high, with foul ground on its N and E sides. Two bea-
Wakamatsu-Jima cons, situated 1.25 miles NE of Ore Shima, in line
bearing 070.5°, lead between lighted buoys marking shoal wa-
5.55 This rugged island lies between Takigawara Seto, on ter extending NE from Ore Shima and S from Shugen-jima.
its W side and Wakamatsu Seto, on its E side. The island is Aokata Wan (32°59'N., 129°02'E.) affords anchorage to
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nearly divided into two parts by an inlet on its NW side that vessels with local knowledge, in depths of 16.5 to 18.3m, off
terminates in three narrow creeks. the entrances of the inlets in its SE part. Special care is neces-
Hino Shima (32°55'N., 128°58'E.) is located about 0.5 mile
5.55 sary as there are submarine cables in the central part of the bay.
ENE of Arifuku Shima, on the W side of the entrance to Waka- A light is shown from Hitutu Se, on the E side of Aokata Wan.
matsu Seto. The island is high, well-wooded, and conspicuous. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 16 to 24m, close off the
Close off its N extremity is a doubled headed rock, close off- entrances to the inlets at the inner end.
shore. Ko-jima, a pointed islet covered with pine trees, lies off Aokata Ko (32°59'N., 129°03'E.) (World Port Index No.
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the NE side of the island. A rock, with a depth of less than 62340), situated at the head of Aokata Wan, is an oil terminal
1.8m, lies close off the SE extremity of Hino Shima. protected by two breakwaters. Lights are shown from the head
Miyano Seto, a narrow channel only available to small ves-
5.55 of each breakwater, and from a sea berth on the E side of Ore
sels with local knowledge, separates Hino Shima from Arifuku Shima. The harbor limits for Aokata Ko are drawn SSE from
Shima. In the N approach to the channel, about 137m N of the the W end of Shugen-jima and ENE from the E end.
NE extremity of Arifuku Shima, there is a double-headed rock, Several basins are located in the inner part of the harbor;
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0.6m high. these basins contain several wharves and berths. The most sig-
Ryosei Shima (32°55'N., 128°58'E.), close S of Hino Shima,
5.55 nificant of these is the Kami-Goto Oil Storage Sea Berth, with
is partly wooded and has three summits. The middle summit is a length of 350m and depths alongside of 22.4m, which can ac-
the highest; the N summit the sharpest. commodate vessels as large as 300,000 dwt. A submarine pipe-
Anchorage.—Vessels can obtain anchorages, outside the
5.55 line is laid from the vicinity of the sea berth E across Aokata
tidal currents, between Hino Shima and Ryosei Shima, with Wan. There are five floating oil tanks on the S side of the lon-
shelter from all winds, except those between the E and S. ger breakwater.
Small vessels can obtain anchorage, between Ryosei Shima
5.55 Pilotage.—Pilotage is available from the Nagasaki Pilot As-
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and Tenjin Shima, close E, with sand bottom, and clear of the sociation. Pilots will board approximately 3 miles SW of
tidal current. Shugen Shima. Vessels may enter and depart the harbor only
Anchorage can be obtained, in 32.9 to 36.6m, sand, off the
5.55 during daylight hours.
entrance of the three arms at the head of the unnamed inlet on Contact Information.—The port authority can be contact-
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the NW side of Wakamatsu-jima. ed, as follows:

Local knowledge is essential in all the above areas.
5.55 1. Telephone: 81-95-8943057
2. Facsimile 81-95-8219246
Wakamatsu Seto 3. E-mail [email protected]
Nama Wan is entered NE of Yakatame Saki, a remarkable
5.56 This strait lies between Wakamatsu Shima and Na- rock, 96m high, lying about 2.5 miles NE of Shugen-jima. The
kadori Shima. Its S half is very narrow and obstructed by islets E entrance of the bay is fringed with rocks that dry, and foul
and reefs. The tidal current is very strong and no attempt ground extending 0.2 mile offshore in places. The village of
should be made to use it without local knowledge. Nama is situated on the W side of the head of the bay. A light is
Kushi-jima (32°57'N., 128°59'E.), on the N side of the NW
5.56 shown from Yakatame Saki.
end of the strait, is thickly wooded and high; its coasts are Nama Wan affords good sheltered anchorage, in depths of
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rocky and its several points are fringed with above-water rocks; 14.6 to 20.1m. The best anchorage for large vessels, in 20.1m,
close off its SW extremity is a rocky islet, 30.5m high. A light lies about 500m offshore at the head of the bay, with the sum-
is shown from the NW extremity of the island. mit of O Shima bearing 342° and just open E of Yagatameo
Oura Uchi, midway in the strait on the E side, has several
5.56 Hana, and a red cliff, on the W side of the bay close N of the
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village of Nama, bearing 252°. Kashira Shima lie off the NE extremity of Nakadori Shima.
Small vessels can anchor, in 14.6m, farther E, with Tsuboke
5.57 Arikawa Wan (33°00'N., 129°07'E.) is entered W of Noku-
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Se (33°05'N., 129°04'E.) and the extremity of the land on the E bi Saki, which lies about 2.3 miles WSW of the W extremity of
side of the bay, in line bearing about 343°. Kashira Shima, and in it are a number of rocky islets and dan-
gerous shoals. On its S side, Sakuraga Take and Takanosu Ya-
5.58 Sao Bana (32°49'N., 129°04'E.), the S extremity of ma are prominent. The town of Arikawa lies in about the
Nakadori Shima, is located about 2.5 miles SE of Shiro Saki, middle of the S side of the bay. A light is shown from a point
the S extremity of Wakamatsu Shima. Mitsu Se, a group of close N of the town. Three lighted buoys mark dangers on the
rocks, lies about 0.5 mile W of Sao Bana. A light is shown W side of the bay. The town fronts an artificial harbor, with a
from Sao Bana. floating pier, 59m long, and a depth of 4m alongside.
Otona Se (32°49'N., 129°05'E.) is a steep rock, 0.9m high,
5.58 The bay affords anchorage to large vessels with local knowl-
5.60
and lies about 1.5 miles ENE of Sao Bana. A light is shown edge, sheltered from all winds, except from the N and E. Cau-
from the rock. tion is necessary because of the many fish nets lying in the bay.
Narao Ko is a fishing harbor situated about 1.5 miles N of
5.58 From the head of Arikawa Wan, the coast trends about 10.8
5.60
Sao Bana. A floating pier within the harbor is reported to have miles N to Tsuwa Saki, the N extremity of Nakadori Shima. A
a depth of 6.1m alongside. Lights are shown from the harbor light is shown from Tsuwa Saki. Mae Shima, 81m high, lies 1
entrance. mile offshore, about 2 miles SE of Tsuwa Saki.
Taino Ura (32°56'N., 129°07'E.), the largest of several inlets
5.58 Tan Se (33°09'N., 129°08'E.), a conical islet, lies about 0.5
5.60
on the SE side of Nakadori Shima, is located about 8 miles mile NE of the N extremity of Mae Shima. Rocks extend about
NNE of Sao Bana. Kaneko Shima, lying in the entrance of the 0.1 mile out from the islet on the W side. No attempt should be
inlet, is almost connected to the E point of the inlet by a reef. made to pass between Mae Shima and Tan Se.
Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage, in NoSaki Shima is located N of Nakadori Shima and the strait
5.60
about 10.1m. A light is shown from Kaneko Shima and from between its S end and Tsuwa Saki is about 0.3 mile wide. Its
the head of the inlet. summit, which is 350m high and thickly wooded, lies near the
Aino Shima, 108m high, lies 3.5 miles ESE of Kaneko Shi-
5.58 N end of the island. A red scar on the W side of the summit
ma. A light is shown from the SW side of the island. makes the island easy to identify.
Naka Sone and Benkei Sone, with depths of 14.6m, rock, are
sometimes marked by tide rips. The former lies about 2 miles 5.61 Kebuta Se (33°12'N., 129°09'E.) lies about 0.3 mile E
NNE of Aino Shima, and the latter about 1 mile farther N. of the NE extremity of NoSaki Shima. The passage between
them is foul and should not be attempted.
5.59 Nanori Se (32°59'N., 129°14'E.), a rock 23.8m high, Mu Shima is rounded and 74m high, and lies about 0.5 mile
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about 4 miles NNE of Aino Shima, has foul ground extending NNE of the N extremity of NoSaki Shima. The island forms
about 0.2 mile to the N and S. the S side of Ojika Seto.
Hira Shima, rising to an elevation of 207m in its center, is lo-
5.59 No Shima, 62m high, lies close N of Ojika Shima (33°12'N.,
5.61
cated about 1 mile N of Nanori Se. The N and W sides of the 129°09'E.).
hill slope gradually to the sea, but on the S side there is a pre- Ojika Seto (33°14'N., 129°06'E.) lies between No Shima
5.61
cipitous ridge. On the NE side of the island there is a hill, and Mu Shima on its S side, and Tera Shima and Uku Shima on
101m high, that rises vertically from the waters edge. its N side is not less than 1 mile wide, but in its center is Ai Se,
Kamoda Wan indents the SW side of Hira Shima. Small ves-
5.59 a black pointed rock, 4m high. A light is shown from the rock.
sels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage, sheltered from Kuromo Se, in the E approach to Ojika Seto is a steep-to
5.61
the N and E winds, but exposed to the S and W, near the head group of rocks, 13.1m high, lying about 2.8 miles ENE of the
of the bay. A light is shown from the NW extremity of Hira summit of Mu Shima. A light is shown from Kuromo Se.
Shima and from the head of Kamoda Wan.
Eno Shima (33°00'N., 129°21'E.) lies about 5 miles E of Hi-
5.59
Uku Shima
ra Shima. The coasts of this island are foul in places for about
2.3 miles offshore. Close off its N extremity are two islets 5.62 Uku Shima (33°16'N., 129°07'E.) is the N island in
named Takenoko Shima; the larger is 30.8m high. To the N, W, Goto Retto. The coasts of the island are indented, and several
and S of the island lie numerous islets, rocks, and foul patches of the bays afford shelter to small vessels with local knowl-
for a distance of up to 2.5 miles and can best be seen on the edge. Shirono Take, in the center of the island, rises to an ele-
charts. A lighted structure stands close offshore on the S side of vation of 259m.
the island. Tera Shima is a rugged islet, 37m high, composed mostly of
5.62
O-date Shima, 83m high, on which are two round-topped

5.59 lava; its N end is a narrow peninsula, from which a light is
hills, is located about 4 miles ENE of Eno Shima. Kodate Shi- shown. The islet lies close off the SW side of Uku Shima.
ma lies on a shoal about 1 mile SE of O-date Shima. A light is
shown from O-date Shima. Tsushimase Hana (33°18'N., 129°08'E.) is the low N ex-
5.62
Fuku Se (33°05'N., 129°26'E.) is an above-water rock locat-

5.59 tremity of Uku Shima, and from it a steep-to reef extends about
ed about 3.5 miles N of O-date Shima. A light is shown from 0.3 mile to the N. A light is shown from the point.
the rock. Koshiki-jima is a group of three islets lying about 2.5 miles
5.62
E of Tsushimase Hana. A light is shown from the middle islet

5.60 Rokuro Shima, Yamaanju Shima, Noanju Shima, and of the group.
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5.63 Nagasaki Hana (33°16'N., 129°10'E.), about 2.5 NW side.

miles SE of Tsushimase Hana, is the low E extremity of Uku Hoge Shima, 62m high, lies 1.25 miles S of the SE extremity
5.64
Shima, and from it foul ground extends about 0.5 mile to the E. of Aka Shima. Its summit, located at its S end, rises precipi-
A light is shown from the point. tously from the sea, and its N end is a hill, the two being con-
Taira, a village, protected by a breakwater, lies at the head of
5.63 nected by a natural arch that is prominent from the W.
a cove with a sandy beach, about 1 mile WSW of Nagasaki Ha- O Shima, 105m high, is located 1.25 miles E of Hoge Shima
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na. A light is shown from the head of the breakwater. and has a vertical cliff on its NW side with a clump of trees on
Ojika Shima (33°12'N., 129°03'E.) lies about 3 miles NW
5.63 its summit. It is prominent from the S and W.
of Tsuwa Saki. A barren hill, 58m high, lies on the N end of the A lighted tower stands on the SW extremity of the reef ex-
5.64
island. At the NE end of the island are two conical hills, N and tending 1 mile SW of O Shima.
S of each other. No Shima, 62m high, lies close off the middle Kura Shima (33°12'N., 128°55'E.) lies 3 miles W of Aka
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of the N coast of Ojika Shima. Shima. The islet rises to an elevation of 120m. Hoage Se, about
Kuro Shima lies close SE of the SW extremity of Ojika Shi-
5.63 0.5 mile NW of Kura Shima, consists of two pointed islets.
ma, with a shoal between them. There are two breakwaters Shakushi, which dries, lies 0.75 mile NNE of Hoage Se and is
near the N end of the island. A light is shown from the N usually marked by breakers.
breakwater.
Kokuro Shima (33°11'N., 129°04'E.) is situated about 0.5
5.63 Mira Shima (33°10'N., 128°54'E.), 139m high, lies about
5.64
mile ENE of Kuro Shima; the narrow channel between it and 1.8 miles SW of Kura Shima. The island consists of two sum-
the S coast of Ojika Shima is shoal. mits, N and S of each other. Hira Shima lies 0.75 mile S of Mi-
Madara-jima lies close W of the W extremity of Ojika Shi-
5.63 ra Shima.
ma. The summit, 126m high, lies on the E side of the island. A Shiro Se (33°11'N., 128°48'E.), the W islet in the N part of
5.64
light is shown from the NW extremity of Madara-jima. Goto Retto, lies nearly 16 miles W of Tsuwa Sakii; it appears
Koji Shima, Yaburogi Shima, Uu Shima, and O Shima lie 0.75
5.63 to be split into two parts from its summit to the HW mark. Sev-
mile to 2.5 miles S, respectively, of Madara-jima. The passages eral above-water rocks lie within 0.1 mile N of it; another
between the islets are mostly foul and are not recommended. above-water rock is close to its S side. Shakushi Iwa, with a
depth of 2.7m, rock, lies about 0.4 mile N of Shiro Se. A light
5.64 Aka Shima (33°12'N., 128°59'E.), 103m high, lies is shown from Shiro Se.
about 1.5 miles SW of Madara-jima. Its summit rises steeply Korai Sone, with a depth of 4m, rock, lies about 6 miles SW
5.64
from its S side and rounded topped hills lie at the W end of the of Shiro Se; it is located near the S end of a rocky shoal, with
island. There are a number of above-water rocks close off its depths of less than 18.3m.
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6.
Sector 6—Kii Suido and Osaka Wan
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SECTOR 6
KII SUIDO AND OSAKA WAN
Plan.—This sector first describes Kii Suido, the E entrance

6.0 1. The Komatsushima area.
of the Naikai and its adjacent coasts, including the important 2. The Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko area.
ports of Wakayama and Shimotsu. Osaka Wan is then de- 3. The Kanmon Ko area and approaches.
scribed, including the important ports of Osaka and Kobe, fol- 4. The Naikai area, encompassing most of the inland
lowed by Akashi Kaikyo. sea, except Kii Suido, the approaches to Kanmon Kaikyo
and Kanmon Ko.
General Remarks 5. The Osaka Wan district, including Tomogashima Sui-
do and excluding Akashi Kaikyo.
6.1 The Naikai (Inland Sea) is bordered N and E by the is- 6.1Pilotage is compulsory in Kobe Ko and Kanmon Ko; however,
lands of Honshu and S by the islands of Shikoku and Kyushu. in Kanmon Ko this applies only to the harbor areas outside the
It is connected to the Pacific Ocean by Kii Suido and Bungo fairways and the channels through Kanmon Kaikyo.
Suido, which lie E and W, respectively, of Shikoku; it is con- 6.1Foreign vessels intending to proceed through Bisan Seto
nected to the Sea of Japan by Kanmon Kaikyo. East Fairway, Bisan Seto North Fairway, Bisan Seto South
6.1The Naikai extends about 240 miles from E to W and about Fairway, Uko East Fairway, Uko West Fairway, Mizushima
10 to 30 miles from N to S. There are about 3,000 islands and Fairway, and Kuroshima Kaikyo Fairway, which are designated
islets in the Naikai, and they are more numerous on the N side. by Maritime Traffic Safety Headquarters of the district con-
The Naikai is famous for its scenery and abundance of histori- cerned to embark a pilot.
cal landmarks; the greater part of it has been designated a na- 6.1Pilots are available 24 hours in the Naikai area. Pilots board
tional park. vessels, as follows:
6.1The seas in the Naikai are generally calm; there is no partic- 1. Vessels bound for Osaka are boarded seven miles S of
ular difficulty in navigation in the fairways established under Tomogashima Light in 34°10.2'N, 134°59.8'E in Kii Suido.
the Maritime Traffic Safety Law or along the recommended 2. Vessels entering Seto Naikai through Kanmon Kaikyo
charted routes, even at night. However, there are many places board about 1.6 miles N of Matsure Shima Light (33°58'N.,
where the channels are narrow, the tidal currents are strong, 130°52'E.).
and there is heavy traffic of all types and sizes of vessels. Very 3. Vessels bound through Seto Naikai board pilots, as
large vessels and tugs with long tows may also be met, and follows:
there are places where fishing vessels congregate in certain a. Vessels from Tomogashima to ports within Seto
seasons of the year. Vessels should navigate with caution to Naikai: near a point bearing 202° at a range of four miles
avoid collision. from Kobe Light. Vessels from Hanshin Ko to ports within
6.1Certain charts of the Naikai indicate Japanese swept areas as Seto Naikai: near a point bearing 180° at a range of 3.5
being safe from mines for shipping on a “risk acceptable” ba- miles from Kobe Light.
sis. b. Vessels off Moji, bound from Kanmon to Seto
6.1The boundary lines between the Naikai and other sea areas Naikai areas: near a point 340° at a range of 0.9 mile from
are, as follows: Hesaki Light. Vessels bound from Seto Naikai to Kanmon:
1. A line between Hino Misaki Light (33°52'42"N., near a point 120° at a range of 1.6 miles from Hesaki Light
135°03'50"E.) and Kamoda Misaki Light (33°49'50"N., (33°58'N, 131°01'E.
134°45'08"E.). c. Vessels off Bungo Seto: in 33°14.2'N, 132°05.8'E,
2. A line between Sado Misaki Light (33°20'24"N., except vessels of 200m or more in length: in 33°13.2'N,
132°01'E.) and Jizo Misaki Light (33°15'48"N., 131°58.0'E.
131°54'20"E.). 4. Vessels entering Wakayama-Shimotsu area board pi-
3. A line between Daiba Hana on Takenoko Shima lots in the vicinity of each district.
(33°56'50"N., 130°52'27"E.) and Wakamatu Dokai Wan 5. Vessels entering Komatsushima board pilots near a
Entrance Breakwater Light (33°56'17"N., 130°51'11"E.). point bearing 354° at a range of 0.9 mile from Wada-no Ha-
6.1The Maritime Traffic Law has been established in the Naikai na Light (34°00.6'N., 134°37.9'E.).
(Inland Sea) and other Japanese areas to increase the safety of 6.1Requests for a pilot should be made by radio or radiotele-
traffic in congested areas by prescribing special regulations and phone 24 hours before ETA to the appropriate pilot headquar-
by enforcing the use of certain traffic routes. Almost all the sea ters or through the vessel’s agent. Confirmation of time of
areas of the Naikai, except for the harbor areas, are subject to arrival should be made 6 hours before ETA; any change in ETA
this law. See Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pa- should be made at this time.
cific Ocean and Southeast Asia. The compulsory traffic routes 6.1When vessels equipped with radiotelephone come within
are charted, and special regulations pertaining to each route are range of Kobe Port Radio Station, Shimonoseki Port Radio
described in the appropriate sectors of this publication. Station, or Oita Port Radio Stations, they should immediately
6.1Pilotage.—There are currently five compulsory pilotage dis- send a message confirming their ETA, and then keep a watch
tricts in Seto Naikai, as follows: on VHF channel 16.
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Courtesy of Japan Captains’ Association (http://www.captain.or.jp/?page_id=27).

Hino Misaki/I Shima Voluntary Traffic Separation Scheme
6.1Vessels making use of the Osaka Wan and Seto Naikai pilot kyo, in the NW part of Kii Suido, leads into Harima Nada, and
stations should hoist International Code flag G by day, and is better avoided by large vessels and vessels without local
flash the Morse letter G continuously at night. In poor visibili- knowledge; Naruto Kaikyo has very strong tidal currents, is
ty, vessels should sound the Morse letter G by sound signal narrow, and has many reefs.
continuously. 6.2Caution.—A wreck is charted in position 33°52'52"N,
6.1Regulations.—Vessels of more than 150 gt carrying hazard- 134°51'51"E, approximately 3 miles NE of the N tip of I Shi-
ous and noxious substances, in liquid form, as defined in ma, in close proximity of the voluntary traffic separation
MARPOL 73/78 Annex II, and calling at ports or terminals scheme.
within Tokyo Wan Ise Wan, and the Naikai, must comply with 6.2A submarine power cable laid between Tachibana and Shira
regulations effective April 1, 2008. Further information can be Saki, whose position is best seen on chart, may cause local
found in Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific magnetic compass anomalies.
Ocean and Southeast Asia.
6.1Caution.—The Seto Naikai is host to extensive and varied Kii Suido—East Side
fishing endeavors. Stow nets, drift nets, fish farms and boat
seines may all be encountered at different times throughout the 6.3 Hino Misaki, a steep cliffy headland, is marked by a
year. The peak season for Stow Net fishing is April through light and ramark. Hino Yama, 202m high, is conspicuous near-
August and is also when fog is likely to occur; as a result ves- ly 0.5 mile NE of Hino Misaki. Okura Baye, 19.8m high, about
sels are advised to keep a sharp lookout. 0.1 mile W of the cape, is the outermost of the many above-wa-
ter rocks fringing the cape; a rock, with a depth of 1m, lies
Kii Suido about 45m farther W. Kajitori Sho, which dries 0.6m, lies
about 0.2 mile offshore, nearly 0.5 mile NNW of the cape.
6.2 Kii Suido, the E entrance to the Naikai, is entered be- 6.3Hasedeno Hana (33°54'N., 135°04'E.), about 1.5 miles N of
tween Hino Misaki (33°53'N., 135°04'E.) and Kamoda Misa- Hino Misaki, rises to a pointed hill, 101m high.
ki, about 16 miles WSW. 6.3Hii Wan is entered between Hasedeno Hano and Oura Saki,
A voluntary traffic separation scheme has been established in
6.2 about 1.3 miles NNE. Naka, a group of rocks, lies in the central
Kii Suido, in the vicinity of Hino Misaki and I Shima. See Pub. part of the bay; a light is shown from the highest rock. At the
120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and inner end of the bay are three coves, which provide anchorage
Southeast Asia for further information. for small vessels with local knowledge. Anchorage cannot be
The principal channel into Osaka Wan through the NE part
6.2 taken during strong W winds when seas enter the bay.
of Kii Suido is Yura Seto in Tomogashima Suido. Naruto Kai- 6.3Oura Saki is a low flat cliffy projection. Ichinoe Bae
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Sector 6. Kii Suido and Osaka Wan 127
Hino Misaki Light
(33°56'N., 135°04'E.), 5.2m high and marked by a light, is the

outermost above-water rock on a shoal spit extending about 0.4
mile NW of a point, about 0.4 mile NE of Oura Saki.
6.3Yura Ko (33°57'N., 135°06'E.) is entered between Ichinoe
Bae and Shimoyama Hana, about 1.5 miles NNE. Hijiki Shi-
ma, 35m high, lies about 0.3 mile W of Shimoyama Hana, and
Kasane Yama, a rounded hill, 263m high, and surmounted by a Miyasakino Hana Light
radio tower, is conspicuous about 1 mile E of the same point.
Ari Shima, 72m high, lies in the entrance to the inlet; the islet 6.4Oba Se, a rock with a depth of 0.3m, and Sono Se, a rock,
is bordered by rocks, and a 3.6m depth lies about 0.2 mile E of with a depth of 7.3m, lie in the central part of the bay, about 1.5
it. A fish haven is situated 0.5 mile W of Ari Shima in the ap- miles NW and 0.8 mile NW, respectively, of the W extremity
proaches to Yura Ko. of Taka Shima (34°01'N., 135°07'E.). Karumo-jima, about 1
6.3There are depths of 5 to 25m in the harbor, The mooring mile NNE of Taka Shima, has above-water rocks extending
quay situated on the N side of the Jura Kawa estuary is limited about 0.2 mile N of the W islet. Kenashi To, two steep-to
to vessels of up to 700 dwt. There are depths of 3.5 to 8m at brown rocks, 21m high, lie about 0.5 mile ENE of Karumo-ji-
Sakurajima quay, however this berth is for the use of a cement ma. Sogami Se, a rock awash, lies about 1.3 miles NW of Ke-
company exclusively, except in an emergency. nashi To.
6.3Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in 11m, mud, good 6.4Anchorage.—Good anchorage, sheltered from all but W
holding ground, about 0.2 mile W of the head of the jetty, shel- winds, can be taken, in 11.9 to 14.9m, mud, SE of Kenashi To,
tered from all but SW winds. in the outer part of Yuasahiro Ko.
6.4Temporary anchorage can be taken by small vessels of 500
6.4 Shira Saki (33°58'N., 135°04'E.), rising to an eleva- gt off a bight on the SE side of Taka Shima, in depths of 11.9 to
tion of 57m, is a whitish gray cliff. It is prominent and rises 14.9m, mud, good holding ground. Care must be taken to avoid
gradually to Kuro Yama, 254m high, about 1.5 miles E. the reefs about 0.2 mile SSE of Taka Shima, and the seas be-
6.4Ashika Shima, 4.8m high, steep-to on its W side, and usually come heavy with strong S to NW winds.
marked by breakers, lies about 0.4 mile W of Shira Saki. A
light is shown from a round concrete tower standing on the Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko (34°12'N., 135°08'E.)
rock. Okura Bae, a black rock, 7.5m high, lies about 0.2 mile N
of Shira Saki, with other rocks between. World Port Index No. 61545
6.4Yuasa Wan is entered between Shira Saki and Miyasakino
Hana, about 6 miles N. The latter point is steep and covered 6.5 Wakayama-Shimotsu Ko occupies the N part of the E
with pine trees; a light is shown from the point, and pine trees side of Kii Suido, and extends between Miyasakino Hana
are conspicuous on a hill, 90m high, about 0.4 mile SE of the (34°05'N., 135°05'E.) and Takura Saki, about 11.5 miles N.
point. A measured distance of about 2,118m lies to the W of The harbor is divided from the S to N into the harbor areas of
Miyasakino Hana and is indicated by the light structure and Arida Ku, Shimotsu Ku, Kainan Ku, and Wakayama Ku. The
three beacons. Ogono Se, with a depth of 3.1m, and steep-to, three cities of Arida, Kainan and Wakayama and the town of
lies about 0.4 mile S of Miyasakino Hana. There are several is- Shimotsu lie on its shores.
lets and numerous fish havens in Yuasa Wan. Yuasahiro Ko lies Arida Ku and Shimotsu Ku are petrochemical factory zones
6.5
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with large refineries in the area. An industrial area has been nel. A lighted buoy marks the seaward end of a submarine wa-
constructed in Kainan-Ku, in the SE part of Wakanoura Wan. ter pipeline in the N part of this area.
Wakayama Ku is further divided into Minami Ku (South Dis- 6.5A jetty at the head of the harbor has depths of 13m along-
trict) and Kita Ku (North District), located S and N, respective- side, and can accommodate tankers up to 78,000 dwt. A pier,
ly, of the mouth of Kina Kawa. on the N side of the harbor, has a berth with depths of 11 to
6.5Winds—Weather.—In winter, the swell enters all the harbor 12m alongside, with a length of 360m; it can accommodate
areas when strong monsoon winds are blowing. Shimotsu Ku is vessels up to 20,000 dwt.
well-sheltered from S winds, but tankers berthed at Toa Fuel 6.5Overhead power cables, with vertical clearances of 28m and
Jetty E-1, on the S side of the harbor, must beware of SE gusts 24m, respectively, span the basins at the E end and SE ends of
blowing down from the mountains behind. Caution is advised the harbor. Another overhead power cable, with a vertical
in Minami Ku (South District) of Wakayama Ku, when strong clearance of 40m, crosses the channel leading N in the E part
SW to WNW winds and seas cause heavy seas to enter the har- of the harbor.
bor. 6.5Wakayama Ku (Minami Ku), the area enclosed by breakwa-
6.5When the center of a typhoon passes W of the harbor, S to ters, close S of the mouth of Kino Kawa, has depths of 5.5 to
SW winds are strong, and caution is also necessary with regard 14m alongside the N side of the base of the S breakwater and
to W winds after passage of the typhoon. In a typhoon it is rec- can accommodate vessels up to 160,000 dwt.
ommended locally that large vessels in Arida Ku, Shimotso 6.5There are depths of 4.5 to 13m within the area on the S side
Ku, and Kainan Ku should seek shelter in Wakanoura Wan, and of the base of the S breakwater. Vessels up to 40,000 dwt can
large vessels in Wakayama Ku should seek shelter off Kishiwa- be accommodated.
da (Hannon Ko) in Osaka Wan; small vessels should seek shel- 6.5Kita Ku harbor, with berths on the inner side of the W break-
ter inside each harbor area. water, has depths of 10m alongside and can accommodate ves-
6.5Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Wakayama is 1.8m at sels up to 27,000 dwt; the SE berth is for LPG vessels only.
MHWS, and 1.4m at MHWN. 6.5Berths B and C, on the NE side of the main harbor, can ac-
6.5The tidal currents flow N and S, but have virtually no effect commodate vessels up to 160,000 gt in 9.5 to 14m depths.
on shipping. However, in the vicinity of the quarantine anchor- 6.5Aspect.—Miyasakino Hana (34°05'N., 135°05'E.) was pre-
age (34°07'N., 135°07'E.), at the time of HW and LW, respec- viously described with Yuasa Wan in paragraph 6.4. Okino
tively, at Shimotsu, the N current and the S current are at their Shima, about 2.3 miles farther N, is 92m high, and marked by a
strongest, with a velocity of about 0.8 knots. light in its W part.
6.5Depths—Limitations.—Jino Shima (34°07'N., 135°06'E.) 6.5Jino Shima, about 1 mile E of Okino Shima, rises to an ele-
is bordered by rocks and shoals extending about 0.1 mile off- vation of 115m near its SW end and has a high cliff on its W
shore. Fish havens exist off the S coast of the island. Nabe Iso, side. Oil tanks, painted silver, are conspicuous on the mainland
with a depth of 0.9m and marked SW by a lighted buoy, lies E and SE of Jino Shima.
about 0.3 mile S of Jino Shima, with depths of less than 10.1m 6.5A large chimney, 161m high, painted red and white and
extending about 0.2 mile N. Kenashi Ishi, a rock, 11m high, emitting flames, is conspicuous about 0.8 mile SE of the N end
lies near the coast, about 0.5 mile SSE of Jino Shima; a 4.3m of Jino Shima; a three-stack chimney, 135m high, with its up-
depth lies about 0.1 mile W of the rock. per part painted black and its lower part silver, is conspicuous
6.5The channel between Jino Shima and the mainland is marked about 0.3 mile farther S.
by lighted buoys. A submarine water pipeline is reported to ex- 6.5Fuki Kosan Refinery, in which there are a number of chim-
tend 100m WNW from the shore on the E side of the channel; neys and oil tanks, lies at the inner end of the harbor.
its seaward end is marked by a lighted buoy. 6.5A channel, marked by lighted and unlighted buoys, leads be-
6.5Toa Fuel Jetty O-1 is on the coast E of Jino Shima. The berth tween Jino Shima and the mainland.
can be used by tankers up to 265,000 dwt, with a draft of Tsubune Hana, at the N entrance to Shimotsu Ku, is marked
18.8m. There is a submersible oil boom at the berth. Lights are by a light. Several oil tanks, 25m high, and painted white, are
shown at the pierhead and approximately 0.2 mile N and S of conspicuous on the NE side of the headland.
it. The berth is equipped with dolphins, oil fencing, and moor- 6.5Saika Saki (34°11'N., 135°08'E.), the N entrance point of
ing buoys. Wakanoura Wan, is a steep, cliffy headland, marked by a light.
6.5Osaki Sea Berth, close N of Tsubune Hana, has depths of 24 Close W, there are four islets, including O Shima, 34m high.
to 25m, and can accommodate tankers up to 260,000 dwt. A 6.5Wakayama Castle, with its keep on the summit of a 40m hill,
submarine pipeline extends from the berth to Tsubune Hana; a is conspicuous nearly 3 miles NE of Saika Saki, in the city of
submarine power cable is laid between the dolphins at either Wakayama.
end of the berth. 6.5A power station chimney is conspicuous about 0.5 mile N of
6.5Toa Fuel Jetty E-1, on the S side of Shimotsu Ku, has depths the head of Kita Ku North Breakwater; the three-stack compos-
of 13m alongside, and can accommodate tankers up to 70,000 ite chimney is 80m high and painted red and white.
dwt. 6.5Takura Saki (34°16'N., 135°04'E.) rises to an elevation of
Kainan Ku, reached by a channel dredged to 12m, leads to 41m and is marked by a light. Hachimaki Yama rises to an ele-
the SE corner of Wakanoura Wan; the channel is marked by vation of 131m, about 0.5 mile ENE of the headland.
lighted buoys. 6.5Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but recommended for
6.5An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 47m, vessels under 30,000 dwt. For vessels greater than 40,000 dwt,
spans the entrance to Kainan Ku. it is compulsory for two pilots to be onboard.
6.5A prohibited entry area exists to the N of the buoyed chan- 6.5Pilots board in the following positions:
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6.5Contact Information.—The Wakayama-Shimotsu Port can

be contacted, as follows:
1. Telephone: 81-734-41-3154
2. Facsimile: 81-734-43-4839
6.5Anchorage.—Wakanoura Wan provides anchorage, in 4.9 to
20m, soft mud, good holding ground, except during strong
winds between the S and W, which send in a heavy sea.
6.5The quarantine anchorage lies NE of Jino Shima.
Directions.—Fairways Shimotsu Fairway, which leads into
Shimotsu Ku, is entered about 0.4 mile SSW of Tsubune Hana;
the fairway is 0.1 mile wide and about 1.1 miles long, oriented
on a heading of 123°.
6.5Kita Ku Fairway, which leads into Wakayama Ku (Kita Ku),
is about 0.2 mile wide and marked by lights and lighted buoys.
Reclaimed land extends W on the seaward side of the former S
breakwater and forms the S side of Kita Ku Fairway.
6.5Passage in depths of over 10.1m can be made S of Jino Shi-
ma, but the least navigable width is about 250m. Care is neces-
Saika Saki Light sary to clear Nabe Iso and the depth of less than 10.1m
extending N.
6.5Vessels entering Shimotsu Ku should steer for the entrance
to Shimotsu Fairway on a course of 100° from a position about
1 mile N of Shimotsu Ko Light (34°07'N., 135°05'E.) on Oki-
no Shima.
6.5After entering the fairway, alter course to 123°, steering for
the summit of Sotose Yama, 43m high, located about 0.3 mile
WNW of the harbormaster’s office. Caution is necessary due to
vessels at anchor in the quarantine anchorage, which lies about
0.5 mile W of the fairway entrance.
6.5Vessels proceeding to Wakayama Ku (Kita Ku) from the S
should steer for Takura Saki Light; when W of Kita Ku Fair-
way, alter course as necessary for the passage.
6.5Vessels from the N should steer for the entrance to Kita Ku
Fairway from a position about 1.5 miles SW of Takura Saki
Light. Caution is necessary when entering and leaving the har-
bor, as there are a large number of fishing boats in the harbor.
6.5Caution.—Shimotsu Ku Kajitori Ne, a rock with a depth of
1.2m and marked by a buoy, lies about 0.2 mile SSE of Tsub-
une Hana (34°08'N., 135°08'E.), on the N side of the entrance
to Shimotsu Ku.
Kii Suido—West Side

6.6 Kamoda Misaki (33°50'N., 134°45'E.), the E extrem-
ity of Shikoku, terminates in steep, dark brown cliffs, and is
marked by a light. I Shima, about 3 miles ENE of Kamoda Mi-
saki, rises to an elevation of 134m to the tops of the trees at its
N end; Toni Yama, a hill, 129m high, lies in the S part of the is-
land, and is marked by a light on its summit.
6.6Two islets lie on the W side of I Shima. Between these islets
Takura Saki Light and Kamoda Misaki there are many groups of rocks, some
above-water. Navigation in this area should not be attempted
1. Vessels entering Shimotsu Ku or Arita Ku— without local knowledge. Sirika Bae, a rock, 4.3m high, lies
34°07.7'N, 135°03.3'E. about 0.7 mile SE of Kamoda Misaki, and is illuminated by an
2. Vessels entering Kainan Ku—34°09.2'N, auxiliary light on the headland.
135°06.8'E. 6.6Tsubakidomari Ura, a long inlet, lies N of the promontory
3. Vessels entering Wakayama Ko Section 1 or Mina- terminating in Kamado Misaki. Maiko-jima, 85m high at its E
mi Ku—34°12.5'N, 135°05.3'E. end, lies in the entrance to the inlet, about 1 mile NW of Ka-
4. Vessels entering Wakayama Ko Kita Ku— moda Misaki. The inlet affords good anchorage to small ves-
34°13.5'N, 135°03.8'E. sels with local knowledge, in depths of over 10.1m. The better
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entrance to the inlet lies W of Maiko-jima; there are reefs on ma, bearing 270°, when course is altered 242°, steering for the
either side of this entrance. summit of Kokatsu Shima. When Urume Shima is abeam,
bearing 152°, alter course to 262° and thereafter steer as re-
Tachibana Ko (33°52'N., 134°40'E.) quired to enter the harbor.
From the E, approach with Funo Iso Light bearing 270° and
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World Port Index No. 61965 in line with Takasaki Yama. When Ao Shima is abeam bearing
N, alter course to 242° and enter the harbor as previously di-
6.7 Tachibana Ko lies near the head of Tachibana Ura; it rected.
is sheltered by Kamoda Misaki and I Shima from SE winds and Caution.—Magnetic anomalies are experienced near the
6.7
seas during the typhoon season (August to October), and shel- submarine cable lying N of Tachibana Ko and Yura Ko.
tered from the W to NW winds of winter by the surrounding
hills. Being a natural well-sheltered harbor, it has developed in- Tachibana Ura to Komatsushima Wan
to an industrial port, with an electric power station and other
industries. 6.8 Ao Shima (33°55'N., 134°43'E.), previously de-
6.7Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year, the most common scribed in paragraph 6.7, lies close E of the entrance to Naka
wind direction is NW to NE. Storms are most frequent when Gawa. Mitsu Ishi, a rock, 7m high, lies about 0.3 mile E of Ao
there are N winds, followed by S winds. Shima, near the outer end of islets and reefs fronting the river
6.7When a typhoon is proceeding E along the S coast of Shi- entrance.
koku, caution is necessary as considerable E to SE swells enter 6.8Tomioka Ko (33°55'N., 134°42'E.) lies at the mouth of Naka
the harbor. Gawa. A wharf on the S side of the river has depths of 3.5 to
6.7Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation in the channel 5m alongside. Passage between the islets and the coast requires
is 10.2m. The pier, on the S side of the reclaimed area, has a local knowledge.
depth of 10.7m alongside and can accommodate vessels up to 6.8A large chimney, 95m high and painted white, is conspicu-
200m in length and up to 30,000 dwt. A dolphin jetty, on the ous from a distance on the S side of Tomioka Ko.
NE side of the reclaimed area, has depths of 7.3m alongside, 6.8Depths of less than 10.1m extend nearly 1 mile offshore be-
and can accommodate a 5,000 gt vessel. tween the mouth of Naka Gawa and Wada-no Hana, about 6
Aspect.—Tachibana Ura has many islets and groups of rocks miles NW.
in its entrance. Funo Iso (33°53'N., 134°43'E.), on the N side 6.8Pilotage.—The pilot for Tomioka Ko boards at Komatsu-
of the entrance, consists of two rocks, 1.2m high; a light is shima Ko (34°02'N., 134°37'E.).
shown from the N rock. Ao Shima, about 2 miles NNE of Funo 6.8Wada-no Hana (34°00'N., 134°38'E.), a low flat wooded
Iso, is saddle-shaped; it is 55m high in its NE part and is projection, is fringed by shoal water extending up to 0.1 mile
marked by a light on a hill in its SW part. Nakatsu Shima and offshore. Near the N extremity of Wada-no Hana, a light is
Maru Shima lie about 0.5 mile S and 1 mile SSW, respectively, shown. Another light is shown on the coast about 3 miles SE.
of Ao Shima. The silo of an animal feed factory, about 0.8 mile S of Wada-no
6.7Hadake Shima, a rock, 7.9m high, lies about 1.4 miles SSE Hana, is the most conspicuous object in the vicinity.
of Funo Iso, on the S side of the entrance to Tachibana Ura; it 6.8Caution.—Okame Iso, a group of rocks, which dries 0.9m,
should not be approached closely due to dangerous rocks ex- lies about 1.8 miles N of Wada-no Hana; a light is shown from
tending about 0.5 mile from it. Tobi Shima, 30m high, about its central part.
0.5 mile S of Hadake Shima, is joined by reefs to Nono-jima, 6.8Okino Se, isolated rocks, with a least depth of 3.1m, lies
about 0.4 mile farther SSW. about 1.8 miles ENE of Okame Iso; it is marked by breakers
6.7Takasaki Yama, 81m high, flat-topped, and covered with when there is any swell.
trees, lies about 1.3 miles W of Funo Iso; Urume Shima, 46m
high to the tops of the trees, lies about 2 miles SW of Funo Iso. Komatsushima Ko (34°00'N., 134°36'E.)
6.7Taka Shima, 84m high, and Kokatsu Shima, 76m high in its
N part, lie about 0.5 mile and 1.5 miles W, respectively, of World Port Index No. 61960
Urume Shima.
6.7Okonai Yama, 138m high, lies at the head of the harbor, 6.9 Komatsushima Ko lies between Wada-no Hana and O
about 1.5 miles W of the N end of Kokatsu Shima. Saki, about 2.3 miles NW. The principal harbor facilities con-
6.7The electric power station on the NE side of the reclaimed sist of an area sheltered by breakwaters in the W part of the
area has a conspicuous chimney, 202m high, painted red and harbor, and Kanaiso Wharf and New Kanaiso Wharf in the S
white. part of the harbor. Fairways, marked by buoys, lead between E
6.7Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but recommended. and S breakwaters to the inner harbor, and to the wharves in the
Pilots are available off the entrance to Tachibana Ura during S part of the harbor. The tidal rise is 1.6m at MHWS.
daylight. Vessels usually anchor at Shimotsu, where the author- 6.9Depths—Limitations.—Shinko channel is dredged to a
ities board and grant free pratique. depth of 9m.
6.7Anchorage.—Good anchorage, except during NE winds, can 6.9A berth, on the W side of the inner harbor, is 170m in length
be taken, in 10.5m, mud, good holding ground, about midway and can accommodate vessels of 15,000 gt, with a draft of
between Taka Shima, Naga Shima, and Kokatsu Shima. 8.5m. Kanaiso New Wharf, 210m long, has a depth alongside
6.7Directions.—From the N, approach with Urume Shima of 11m and can accommodate vessels of up to 20,000 tons.
bearing 223° until Funo Iso Light is in line with Takasaki Ya- 6.9Kanaiso Wharf and Kanaiso New Wharf can accommodate
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vessels of 15,000 and 20,000 gt, respectively, with drafts up to mouth, and timber ponds S of the river mouth.
8.5m. Kanaiso Wharf is 170m long. Depths—Limitations.—The entrance to the river has been
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6.9Akaishi Quay, 260m long, has a depth alongside of 13m and dredged to 4 to 5.8m. There are wharves, with depths of 4.5 to
can accommodate vessels of up to 40,000 dwt. 5.5m alongside, in the harbor.
6.9Aspect.—A white six-story building is conspicuous about A submarine wave meter lies in the approach to Tokushima
6.10
0.3 mile WSW of the S breakwater head. Ko in position 34°02'N, 134°39'E.

6.9Nei Hana, with a red-colored cliff close N, lies about 1.7 Pilotage.—See Komatsushima for procedures and contact
6.10
miles WNW of Wada-no Hana. Komatsushima Ko Light is details. Pilots will board in position 34°02'54''N, 134°38'30''E.
shown from the summit of a hill, 92m high to the tops of the Aspect.—Tsudo Yama, a hill, 78m high, is conspicuous
6.10
trees, about 0.3 mile W of Nei Hana. Shiba Yama rises to an el- about 1.3 miles W of the river entrance.
evation of 191m, about 0.7 mile NW of Nei Hana. Bi San, 280m high, with two radio towers and a pagoda on
6.10
6.9Kigisu Iwa, a group of four rocks, lies on a shoal about 0.3 its summit, is conspicuous about 3 miles WNW of the river en-
mile NNE of Nei Hana; shoal water extends about 0.1 mile E trance; the pagoda is illuminated at night.
of the highest rock, which is 11.9m high. Yoshino Gawa (34°04'N., 134°38'E.), one of the four
6.10
6.9Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels larger than mouths of Yoshino Kawa, the largest river in Shikoku, enters
5,000 dwt in the Tsuda area. Pilotage is also compulsory for the sea N of Tokushima Ko. The coast between Yoshina Gawa
vessels with a draft deeper than 8.5m in the Kanaiso area. Pi- and Oiso Saki, about 7 miles NNE, is low, fringed by pine
lotage is not compulsory for vessels in the Shink area. trees, and backed by the delta of Yoshina Kawa. Depths of less
6.9Pilots board in position 34°01'30''N, 134°38'30''E and at than 10.1m extend up to 1 mile off this coast.
Yokushima Ko (34°02'54''N, 134°38'30''E.).
6.9Contact Information.—Pilots can be contacted, as follows: Naruto Kaikyo
1. Telephone: 81-88-5324789
2. Facsimile: 81-88-5333799 6.11 Naruto Kaikyo (34°14'N., 134°39'E.), connecting the
6.9The Harbormaster and the Port Authority can be contacted, NW part of Kii Suido to Harima Nada, is better avoided by
as follows: large vessels and vessels without local knowledge. The strait is
1. Telephone: 81-88-5320431 (Harbormaster) narrow, the tidal currents are very strong and their directions
81-88-6212668 (Port Authority) complicated, and there is heavy traffic.
2. Facsimile: 81-88-6212875 Tides—Currents.—In Naruto Kaikyo, the N current flows
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3. E-mail: [email protected] from about 2.5 hours after LW (HW) until about 2.5 hours after
6.9Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be taken in Komatsushi- HW (LW) at Fukura. The strongest currents, in excess of 8
ma Ko, in 7.3 to 11m, mud, good holding ground. knots, appear in areas N of a line joining Tobi Shima and To
6.9Directions.—After rounding Wada-no Hana, vessels bound Saki during a N current. During a S current, rates tend to in-
for the breakwater harbor should steer for the lighted buoys crease after passing a line joining Mago Zaki and To Saki.
moored about 1.3 miles W of Wada-no Hana, then steer for the Aspect.—The narrowest part of the strait is about 0.8 mile
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fairway entrance, while vessels bound for Kanaiso Wharves wide between Mago Zaki, the NE extremity of Oge Shima, and
should steer for the lighted buoys moored about 1 mile SW of Kado Saki (To Saki), the SW extremity of Awaji Shima. Naka
Wada-no Hana and proceed through the fairway. Se, E of the center of this part of the strait, divides it into O
6.9Caution.—Inside the breakwaters it is considered safe except Naruto, the W channel, and Ko Naruto, the E channel. O Naru-
from NE winds and seas, but the anchorage is dangerous when to is about 0.3 mile wide, but due to the whirlpools and tide
there are heavy seas from SE. There is particular danger when rips on either side, its navigable width is only about 0.1 mile.
the harbor is in the right hand semicircle of a typhoon. In such Ko Naruto is only navigable by small craft.
circumstances it is advisable to anchor SW of Wada-no Hano, in Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies approximately 0.4 mile
6.11
7 to 7.9m, good holding ground; caution is advised to avoid the WNW of Kado Saki Light.
seaweed cultivating grounds along the shore. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 40m, spans the strait.
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Tokushima Ko 6.12 Oiso Saki (34°11'N., 134°39'E.), on the W side of the

S entrance to Naruto Kaikyo, is marked by a light at the E point
6.10 Tokushima Ko (34°03'N., 134°37'E.) lies just N of of a line of hills extending about 1 mile W. Bora Yama, 59m
Komatsushima Ko, and is located at the mouth of the Shinma- high and conical, lies close SW of the light structure. Thick
chi Kawa. The river provides access to the town of Tokushima. pine trees extend about 1 mile W from Bora Yama. Okame Iso,
Tsuda Outer Breakwater extends from the N side of the river a detached shoal, with rocks awash, lies about 0.4 mile E of Oi-
entrance, which is also sheltered by a detached breakwater. A so Saki, and is marked by a beacon; an auxiliary light at Oiso
light is shown on each end of Tsuda Outer Breakwater and on Saki shows over Okame Iso.
the head of the N breakwater. Another light is shown from the Caution.—An obstruction, marked by a lighted buoy and a
6.12
wharf, 150m SW of the N breakwater head. fish haven, lie 0.4 mile NNW and 0.5 mile N, respectively, of
Entry is prohibited into an area extending 1 mile N and NE Oiso Saki.
of the N breakwater, where a large area of reclamation is taking Muyano Seto, entered N of Oiso Saki, separates Oge Shima
6.12
place. Lighted buoys are moored 0.3 mile NE and 0.2 mile from Shikoku. Due to shoals in both entrances, and tidal cur-
NW, respectively, of the N end of Tsuda Outer Breakwater. rents which attain velocities up to 5 knots, passage can only be
There are extensive seaweed beds on the N side of the river made by small vessels with local knowledge.
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Oge Shima, on the W side of Naruto Kaikyo, is mostly

6.12 rocks up to 1.8m high, and extends about 0.2 mile in a NNE-
wooded; its E coast consists of a succession of sandy beaches SSW direction; Hitotsu Bae, a rock awash, lies close S of Naka
broken by black, rocky headlands. The coast is protected by a Se, with a 4.6m depth about 90m farther SW.
line of detached breakwaters lying close to and parallel to the Yoroi Zaki, a cliffy point, lies about 1.8 miles N of Kado Sa-
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shoreline. ki.
Tomi Yama, 80m high, conical, with trees on its summit, lies
6.12 Directions.—All vessels, other than small craft, should use
at the S end of Oge Shima, about 1 mile WNW of Oiso Saki. O Naruto. Vessels should proceed in mid-channel on a course
Nodamaru, 203m high, about 1 mile NNW of Tomi Yama, and of 352° and 172°, after ascertaining from a distance of at least
Shishimaino Take, 163m high, about 1 mile farther N, are con- 1 mile where the main current is, and whether there are vessels
spicuous. bound in the opposite direction.
Mago Zaki, thickly wooded and marked by a light, is the N
6.12 Naka Se should first be recognized, and then navigation
extremity of Oge Shima. Hadaka Shima, a rocky, wooded islet, should not be difficult as the route is straight, and there is little
23m high, lies about 0.2 mile SE of Mago Zaki, to which it is danger of submerged rocks provided the tidal current is not
joined by a reef. A shoal, with a depth of 2.7m, lies about strong and traffic is not heavy. When a vessel is proceeding
160m E of Hadaka Shima. against the current and another vessel is approaching from the
Tobi Shima, a rocky wooded islet, 36m high, lies about 0.5
6.12 opposite direction, the vessel proceeding against the current
mile SE of Mago Zaki; it is bordered by rocks and shoals ex- should wait until the other vessel is clear of the strait. Caution
tending about 140m offshore. Nakano Se, a detached rock, is also necessary due to excursion boats and ferries crossing the
with a depth of 6.8m, lies about 0.7 mile SSW of Tobi Shima. channel.
Omoi Zaki, about 1.7 miles WNW of Mago Zaki, lies on the
6.12 According to experience gained during a 15-day period in
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W side of the N approach to Naruto Kaikyo. Kanekakematsuno winter by a vessel with a speed of 8 to 8.5 knots, passage could
Mori, 168m high, with a wooded summit, is conspicuous about be made at any time with a following current. With an oppos-
0.4 mile SW of Omoi Zaki. ing tidal current, passage is possible at any time for 3 days at
neaps, for 1 hour on either side of the turn of the tide for a 3-
6.13 Shio Saki (34°11'N., 134°44'E.), the SW extremity of day period at springs, and on other days for 1 to 3 hours after
Awaji Shima, is a grassy conical point with a range of hills ex- the time of the strongest tidal current.
tending E; it lies on the E side of the S approach to Naruto Kai- When a 2,700 gt vessel proceeded from N to S, 20 minutes
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kyo. Depths of less than 10.1m extend about 0.2 mile S and 0.4 before the turn of the tide at the end of the N current, the vessel
mile W of the point. A light is shown from a white tower, 0.7 reported that response to the helm decreased somewhat in the
mile E of Shio Saki. Taka Zone and Chika Zone, with depths of middle of the strait and the vessel was set a little towards Hada-
11.8m and 10.9m, respectively, lie nearly 0.7 mile WSW of Shio ke Shima. When this vessel proceeded from S to N, about 10
Saki; there is a heavy sea over them in bad weather. minutes before the turn of the tide at the end of the S current,
Akaiwa Hae, a rock, with a depth of 4.9m, lies about 1 mile
6.13 there were no whirlpools, or tide rips, and the water was calm,
NW of Shio Saki. but being the time of the turn of the tide, there were many small
Kourano Hana lies about 2.3 miles NW of Shio Saki;
6.13 vessels making passage and fishing vessels had gathered in the
Mizutani Yama, with twin peaks, 142m and 123m high, lies vicinity of Naka Se.
close N of Kourano Hana. A light is shown from a pier head, Caution.—The passage should be avoided by large vessels,
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0.7 mile N of Kourano Hana. vessels without local knowledge, and in the following circum-
Tsurushima Hana (34°14'N., 134°42'E.), the N entrance
6.13 stances:
point of Fukura Ura, lies about 1.5 miles N of Kourano Hana. 1. Around the time of strongest tidal current.
Gyoja Yama, 97m high, lies close NE of the point, and drying 2. At night or in poor visibility.
rocks extend about 0.1 mile SW of the point. 3. In bad weather.
Anchorage.—Fukura Ura provides good anchorage for large
6.13 4. When the tidal current is opposed to a strong wind
vessels, in about 12.8m, mud and sand, about 0.4 mile S of from the opposite direction, especially when there is a strong
Kemuri Shima, which lies about 0.5 mile NE of Tsurushima S wind in summer. In such circumstances, Naka Se may be
Hana. The anchorage is exposed to W winds, but heavy seas obscured and the channel difficult to distinguish.
are seldom experienced. The S coast of Awaji Shima, from Shio Saki (34°11'N.,
Okikarimo Shima, about 0.5 mile W of Tsurushima Hana, is
6.13 134°44'E.) to Oishi Saki, about 12 miles ENE, is bordered by
38m high, with drying rocks extending about 0.1 mile SSE of flat-topped hills, 500 to 600m high; from a distance, this coast
it. Fish havens are situated 0.4 mile W and 183m SW of the N appears as a high level ridge. Yuzuruha Yama attains an eleva-
extremity of Okikarimo Shima. tion of 609m, about 5 miles NE of Shio Saki and 1 mile inland.
Kashiwara Yama attains an elevation of 570m about 3 miles
6.14 Kado Saki (To Saki) (34°14'N., 134°40'E.) is the ex- WNW of Oishi Saki. This coast is steep-to, with depths of less
tremity of a high, narrow, cliffy projection extending about 0.8 than 10.1m, less than 0.5 mile offshore.
mile SW from the coast of Awaji Shima. A light is shown from Nu Shima, 118m high and thickly wooded, lies about 1.5
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a summit near the SW end of the headland, and close NE of the miles offshore, about 4.5 miles ESE of Shio Saki; there are no
light structure is a red and white tower about 120m high. A dangers more than 0.25 mile offshore. A light is shown from
pointed rock, 7m high, lies on a rocky bank extending about the E side of the island. A harbor, protected by two breakwa-
135m WSW of the point. ters, lies on the NW coast of Nu Shima. A light is shown on the
Naka Se, about 0.2 mile WSW of Kado Saki, consists of
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Oishi Saki Light
Nakano Seto, between Tora Shima and Jino Shima, close E,

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is very narrow and obstructed by reefs.

Jino Shima, 93m high and densely wooded, is marked at its
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E end by a light.
Kadano Seto, between Jino Shima and the coast N of Takura
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Saki, has a navigable width of about 500m, in depths of over

20m. A fish haven lies near the midpoint of the narrowest part
of the channel; several more lie in the SW approach.
Nu Shima Light Pilotage.—Pilotage in the voluntary traffic separation
6.15
scheme is compulsory for vessels of 10,000 gt and greater. Pi-

Tomogashima Suido lots board about 6.5 miles S of the W end of Okino Shima. It
was reported that the pilot station has been moved to a position
6.15 Tomogashima Suido, the S entrance to Osaka Wan, 2 miles due S of Oishino Hana, on which there is a light.
lies between the SE extremity of Awaji Shima and the coast N The following information should be transmitted 12 hours in
6.15
of Takura Saki. It is divided into three channels, Yura Seto, Na- advance to Sumoto Pilot Base:
kano Seto, and Kadano Seto by Okino Shima and Jino Shima. Vessel’s name, gt, loa, maximum beam, owners name, export
6.15
Tomoga Shima is the collective name for Okino Shima and Ji- tax exemption status, deepest draft, speed, cargo, ETA, last
no Shima. Yura Seto is the W and main channel. port, destination, quarantine status, agent’s name, and any oth-
Aspect.—Oishi no Hana (34°16'N., 134°57'E.), the SE end
6.15 er relevant information. ETA should be confirmed 6 hours in
of Awaji Shima, is a well-wooded, cliffy headland. A light is advance; amendments to the ETA should be passed to Bay Pi-
shown from its summit; the light structure and white building lot Kobe and a listening watch set on Kobe Port Radio VHF
are conspicuous. The headland slopes gradually N to low land channel 16 when within range.
planted with rows of pine trees. Regulations.—Vessels navigating Yura Seto should keep to
6.15
Naruyama Shima, forming the W side of Yura Seto, lies

6.15 the starboard side of the channel and not less than 145m distant
close N of Oishi Saki, from which it is separated by the S en- from the meridian of 134°59'E when between the parallels of
trance to Yura Ko. The island is long and narrow, and except 34°15.7'N and 34°17.7'N. This is part of a voluntary traffic
for its N end, is a low sand and gravel spit with scattered trees. separation scheme
Lights are shown from its S and N ends, and there is a hotel on Northbound vessels transiting through Osaka Wan and ves-
6.15
a small hill at its N end. Shoal water extends about 0.5 mile E sels approaching Yura Seto from N should leave Sumoto-Oki
of Naruyama Shima; a light is shown on this shoal area about Lighted Buoy (34°21.1'N., 135°00.7'E.) to port.
0.4 mile E of Naruyama Shima.
Yura Seto has a navigable width of about 1.5 miles, with
6.15
Osaka Wan
depths of greater than 20m.
Okino Shima, on the E side of Yura Seto, is densely wooded 6.16 Osaka Wan (34°30'N., 135°10'E.), at the E end of the
and rises to an elevation of 120m near its W end; a light is Naikai, is free from off-lying dangers, but there are many sunk-
shown from the W end of Okino Shima. Tora Shima, an islet, en wrecks.
lies at the E end of Okino Shima, to which it is connected by a A large aquaculture facility, in use from September to the
6.16
causeway. following May of each year, is established in the center of Osa-
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continuous radio watch should be kept for information con-

cerning the typhoon, and schedule and procedure for port re-
entry. Since the Port Captain will not direct the sequence of
vessels having taken refuge from designated anchorages, ves-
sels should return to the same anchorages after the port re-entry
vessels have returned to port.
Regulations.—Vessels should maintain continuous commu-
6.16
nication on VHF channels 13 and 16 with the Osaka Wan Ves-

sel Traffic Service Center, when navigating the approaches to
the traffic routes, adjacent sea areas, and the traffic scheme.
More information, as provided by Osaka MARTIS, may be
6.16
found at the following web site:
Osaka MARTIS Home Page

http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/osakawan
The following ports lie within the Osaka Wan Traffic Advi-
6.16
sory Service area:

1. Kakogawa.
2. Kobe.
3. Osaka.
4. Sakai-Senboku.
Pre-Entry Reports.—The following vessels intending to navi-
6.16
gate Akashi Kaikyo must report to Osaka MARTIS by noon LT

of the day before the date of entry into the traffic route:
1. Huge vessels—vessels of 200m length and more.
2. Vessels of 160m length and over, but less than 200m.
3. Vessels of 25,000 gross tons or more carrying lique-
fied gas.
Oishino Hana Light 4. Vessels engaged in towing or pushing with a surface
length of 160m or more.
ka Wan, about 6 miles S of Wada Misaki. Pre-Entry Reports can be submitted by VHF, MF, telephone,
6.16
Kansai International Airport (34°26'N., 135°14'E.), ori-

6.16 or facsimile and should include the following information:
ented NE-SW, is centered 3 miles off the SE shore of the bay; it 1. Vessel name, call sign, gross tons and loa.
is surrounded by a prohibited entry area about 0.3 mile wide. 2. Section of the traffic route vessel intends to navigate.
Low-flying aircraft approach sectors extend 1.5 miles NE and a. ETA at the entrance of the traffic route.
SW from the extremities of the airport. An approach tower b. ETD from the traffic route.
stands 0.25 mile offshore at each end of the runway; a light is 3. Vessel contact information.
shown from each tower. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 4. Port of destination.
25m, connects the E corner of the airport island to the main- 5. Draft.
land SE. Vessels transiting the area are advised to give the air- 6. Dangerous goods on board.
port a wide berth. 7. Surface length of towing or pushing array.
Awaji Shima, forming the W side of the bay, is mountainous
6.16 Vessels must forward any changes to the reported informa-
6.16
with hills extending to the coast, which is steep-to and provides tion at least 3 hours prior to entering the traffic route. Changes
few anchorages. The E shore of the bay opens out to a plain occurring within 3 hours of entry should be reported immedi-
with hills in the distance; the N half is an industrial zone, and ately.
the S half consists of sandy beaches backed by pine woods. The following vessels, with the exception of those listed pre-
6.16
Open anchorage can be taken in all parts of the E side of the

6.16 viously, intending to navigate Akashi Kaikyo are required to
bay. The inner end of the bay is an industrial area, and in addi- report to Osaka MARTIS 3 hours prior to entering the traffic
tion to the important harbors of Osaka and Kobe, there is an al- route:
most continuous line of harbors; there is extremely heavy 1. Vessels of 300 gross tons and over carrying quantities
traffic of all types of vessels, large and small, foreign and do- of powder as specified in the Ordinance for Enforcement of
mestic. the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety.
6.16In general, during typhoons, it is safer for large vessels to 2. Vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over carrying inflam-
seek shelter outside the harbors to avoid being driven ashore, or mable high pressure gas in bulk.
danger of collision and grounding due to exceptional tides. 3. Vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over carrying inflam-
Recommendations for taking refuge will be transmitted. Ves- mable liquid in bulk.
sels taking refuge are requested to report their anchoring posi- 4. Vessels of 300 gross tons and over carrying 200 tons
tions to the Kobe Port Captain as soon as possible. A or more of organic peroxide.
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Reports should include the following information:

6.16 6.17 Yura Ko (34°17'N., 134°57'E.), on the W side of To-
1. Vessel name, call sign, gt, and loa. moga-shima Suido, is enclosed on its E side by Naruyama Shi-
2. Section of the traffic route the vessel intends to navi- ma, which was previously described in paragraph 6.15. It is a
gate. good anchorage for small vessels, and is calm except with
a. ETA at the entrance to the traffic scheme. strong N and SSE winds. There are N and S entrances to the
b. ETD from the traffic scheme. harbor; the N entrance is about 90m wide, with depths of about
3. Vessel’s contact information. 4m. There are depths of 6.4 to 9.2m in the main part of the har-
4. Port of destination. bor.
5. Type and quantity of dangerous goods if carried. Imakawa Kuchi, the S entrance to Yura Ko, lies close W of
6.17
Vessels of 50m and greater in length and vessels engaged in

6.16 Taka Saki, which is the S extremity of Naruyama Shima; Taka
towing or pushing and having a surface length of 100m or more Saki is marked by a light. It is only suitable for small craft. An
should report to Osaka MARTIS on VHF channel 16 or 13 overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance 14m, spans
when crossing any of the reporting lines listed in the table be- SW of Taka Saki.
low.
The report should include the following:
6.16
1. Vessel name and call sign.

2. Reporting line code and time of crossing, or
3. Vessel position.
Vessels equipped with accurate AIS and transmitting correct
6.16
data may omit sending position reports by VHF, however a

continuous watch on VHF channels 13 and 16 is obligatory.
Reporting Code Description

A line joining Eigashima Ko
West Breakwater Light to
AH
Harima Kita No. 10 Lighted
Buoy.
A line joining Harima Kita
AW No. 10 Lighted Buoy to Mur-
otsu Ko West Breakwater.
A line bearing 090° for a
distance of 9.3 km from Hira
AN Iso Lighted Beacon to
position 34°37.3'N,
135°10.1'E.
A line bearing 180° for a dis-
AE tance of 20.9 km from Kobe
Light. 6.17 Taka Saki Light
A line bearing 090° for a dis-
The E coast of Awaji Shima, from Yura Ko to U Zaki, about
6.17
AS tance of 21 km from Sano Hi- 17 miles NNE, has depths of over 20m from about 0.2 to 0.5
gashi Breakwater. mile offshore.
Sumoto Ko (34°21'N., 134°54'E.), about 3.5 miles NW of
6.17
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo as designated by the Mari-

6.16 Yura Ko, consists of an outer harbor and an inner harbor, shel-
time Traffic Safety Law shall, when navigating in Osaka Wan, tered by breakwaters; it lies close SE of the mouth of Sumoto
provide a fire wire and auxiliary rope on the bow and stern Kawa. The outer harbor has depths of less than 4.9m. The
which fulfill the following requirements: wharf in the NW part of the outer harbor has depths of 4 to
1. The towing rope shall be a wire rope with an eye in 4.6m alongside. A detached breakwater, extending NW-SE,
the end, strong enough to tow the vessel concerned. A suffi- has been constructed close NE of the entrance to the outer har-
cient length of it to reach down to the water surface shall be bor.
coiled on the vessel. Sen San, 448m high, is somewhat conspicuous about 3 miles
6.17
2. The auxiliary rope shall be strong enough to lead out WNW of Sumoto Ko. A chimney, 32m high, is conspicuous
the above-mentioned wire rope to the water surface. It shall about 0.4 mile WSW of the outer harbor entrance.
have an eye at the end, and it shall be lowered down over the Tsuna Ko (34°26'N., 134°55'E.) consists of the area from
6.17
side as far as possible without interfering with the safety of Sioda, about 4 miles N of Sumoto Ko, to Sano, about 4 miles
navigation. farther NE.
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Myoken Yama, 519m high, about 2 miles N of Sano, is

6.17 to the anchorage area lying S of the timber pond; it is about
somewhat conspicuous in the N part of Awaji Shima. 250m wide, with depths of 10.8 to 12m.
U Zaki (34°35'N., 135°02'E.) has remarkable red cliffs in its
6.17 Mooring buoys in the anchorage area can accommodate ves-
6.19
vicinity, and is fronted by an area of reclaimed land. sels up to 20,000 dwt, in depths of 11 to 11.9m.
A berth close SE of the timber storage area has depths of
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6.18 Fuke Ko (Huke Ko) (34°19'N., 135°08'E.) lies about 10.1m alongside.
4 miles ENE of Kadano Seto, the E passage of Tomogashima Aspect.—An observation tower stands about 4 miles W of
6.19
Suido. The harbor consists of Tanagawa Hakuchi, consisting the dredged basin at Izumi-Sano. The chimney of a refinery is
primarily of a reclaimed area, and Fuke Hakuchi, sheltered by conspicuous S of the above-mentioned basin.
breakwaters; a narrow man-made marina lies close W of Tana- A radio tower, with an elevation of 86m, painted in red and
6.19
gawa Hakuchi. white bands and marked by a red obstruction light, is conspicu-
Depths—Limitations.—A dolphin oil jetty, on the NE side
6.18 ous nearly 0.5 mile E of the mouth of Tuda Kawa; the tower of
of the reclaimed area, has depths of 8 to 8.5m alongside. An oil the Castle of Kishiwada, about 0.3 mile farther ENE, is also
jetty, on the SE side of the reclaimed area, has depths of 8m conspicuous.
alongside. A group of silver-colored oil tanks is conspicuous on the N
6.19
A wharf, about 198m long, with depths of 7m alongside, lies

6.18 side of the mouth of Ota Kawa, near the N limit of the harbor.
close SE of the reclaimed area. An incinerator chimney is conspicuous at the N end of the tim-
Close E of the wharf, a spit, with depths of 1.2 to 4.3m, ex-
6.18 ber pond area. Farther S, the chimney, 42m high, close SE of
tends about 0.4 mile NNE from the shore, and is marked by a the joint harbor office, on the N side of the mouth of Haruka
lighted buoy near its outer end. Kawa, is also conspicuous.
Fuke Hakuchi has general depths of about 4m.
6.18 Lighted buoys mark the entrances to Izumi-Sano Fairway
6.19
A rocky shoal, with a depth of 2.7m, lies nearly 0.5 mile N of

6.18 and Kishiwada Fairway.
the entrance to Fuke Hakuchi, and is marked W by a lighted Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels less than
6.19
buoy. 10,000 gt, but is compulsory for all others. Pilots, when re-
Aspect.—The chimney, 202m high and painted in red and
6.18 quested from Osaka Wan pilots, will board in the vicinity of
white bands, of an electric power station, and tanks in the vi- Kishiwada Fairway entrance or for vessels entering through the
cinity, are conspicuous on the reclaimed land. The chimney, Izumi-Sano Fairway in 34°27.7'N, 135°19.6'E. For further in-
152m high, and painted in red and white bands, of another formation, see paragraph 6.1
electric power station, is conspicuous about 0.35 mile farther Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 16 and 13.
6.19
SSE. Caution.—A wreck, with a depth of 14.7m, lies 1.25 miles

6.19
Naga Saki lies about 1 miles NE of Fuke Hakuchi; a white

6.18 W of the quarantine anchorage.
round tower lies about 0.4 mile E of the point. A large detached area of reclaimed land is connected to the
6.19
In strong winds caution is necessary, as there may be a large

6.18 shore by two bridges on its SE side.
number of vessels seeking shelter in the waters NW of the har- A breakwater extends NW and N from the N point of this ar-
6.19
bor. ea. A light is shown at its head.

Vessels should remain clear of the prohibited areas off Kai-
6.19
Hannan Ko (34°28'N., 135°21'E.) suka and Kishiwada, where the off-lying detached breakwaters
are under construction; the areas are marked by towers and
World Port Index No. 61935 lighted buoys, showing flashing orange lights.
Care is necessary in entering the anchorage area at Kishiwa-
6.19
6.19 Hannan Ko consists of the harbor areas fronting Izu- da, as there is a tendency to set towards the reclaimed land on
mi-Sano, Kaizuka, and Kishiwada (Kisiwada), and the Moku- the E side during strong W winds.
zai lumber storage and timber ponds, respectively, from SW to
NE. Industrial zones are being built in Kaizuka and Kishiwada, Sakai-Senboku Ku (34°33'N., 135°26'E.)
and construction of large wharves and breakwaters is underway
off these cities. An area of prohibited entry, lighted around its World Port Index No. 61547
perimeter by beacons, lies about 3 miles off Izumi-Sano.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Kishiwadi is 1.5m at
6.19 6.20 Sakai-Senboku Ku is an important trading center, a
springs, and 1.1m at neaps. cotton and wool center, and an industrial area for steel, oil,
Depths—Limitations.—Izumi-Sano Fairway, entered about
6.19 electricity, gas and petrochemical products. There is heavy
1.5 miles N of the dredged harbor basin, leads to the basin at traffic of large vessels. Sakai-Senboku Ku consists, from S to
Izumi-Sano. It has depths of 11 to 13m, and is about 225m N, of Otsu Minami Hakuchi, Otsu Hakuchi, Hamadera Pas-
wide. sage, Hamadera Hakuchi, Nishi Hakuchi, Minami Hakuchi,
A berth, on the NE side of the entrance to the basin, has a
6.19 and Kita Hakuchi.
depth of 11.9m alongside, and can accommodate a vessel up to Hamadera Passage, entered about 3.8 miles NW of the en-
6.20
170m in length. A dolphin jetty on the SW side of the entrance trance to Otsu Kawa, leads to Hamadera Hakuchi, about 3.8
has a depth of 12.5m alongside. miles E.
The dredged basin, off Tuda Kawa, has depths of 6.4m
6.19 Sakai South Passage, entered about 4 miles WNW of the en-
6.20
alongside the quay on its SW side. trance to Yamato Kawa, leads ESE to Nishi Hakuchi and Minami
Kishiwada Fairway is entered about 1 mile N of the entrance
6.19 Hakuchi. Sakai North Passage extends midway along Sakai South
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Passage and leads to Kita Hakuchi, about 2 miles E. gerous cargo jetties, with depths of 7 to 8m alongside, lie in the
Depths—Limitations.—Hamadera Passage is about 300m
6.20 SE part of Nishi Hakuchi.
wide, with a dredged depth of 15.8m; lesser depths than chart- A jetty on the W side of the entrance to Minami Hakuchi has
6.20
ed have been reported. depths of 10.6 to 11.2m alongside and can accommodate
Sakai South Passage is about 0.2 mile wide, with dredged
6.20 20,000 dwt vessels. Ohama Quay, on the NE side of Minami
depths of 14m to its intersection with Sakai North Passage, Hakuchi, has depths of 4.4 to 10.7m alongside.
then has depths of 9.2 to 10.4m farther ESE. Sakai North Pas- The S side of Kita Hakuchi can accommodate 80,000 dwt
6.20
sage has depths of 12.6 to 14.6m. The passage has a dredged vessels in a depth of 14m.
depth of 14m as far as Lighted Buoy No. 5 and Lighted Buoy Drydock No. 2, on the W side of Minami Hakuchi, is 380m
6.20
No. 6; lesser depths than charted have been reported E of these long, 63m wide, with a depth of 12.5m, and can accommodate
lighted buoys. vessels up to 400,000 dwt.
Section 2 of the port has 1,725m of berth space with depths
6.20 Aspect.—Lighted buoys mark both sides of Hamadera Pas-
6.20
alongside of 4.5 to 10.0m and can accommodate vessels up to sage and Sakai South Passage.
15,000 dwt. The Itsumi-Otsu Oshashi Bridge (34°31'N., 135°24'E.), in
6.20
Quay No. 3 in Otsu Minami Hakuchi can accommodate

6.20 the S part of the harbor, is a yellow single arch bridge, 14.9m
18,000 dwt vessels in a depth of 10.1m. high, marked by green lights at its center and red lights on either
Otsu Hakuchi has jetties with depths of 5 to 14.3m along-
6.20 side.
side. Six black gas tanks, 47m high, are conspicuous on the S side
6.20
The Cosmo crude oil dolphin jetties, N of the inner end of

6.20 of the inner end of Hamadera Passage. A chimney, 163m high,
Hamadera Passage, have depths of 20m alongside and can ac- painted red and white, is conspicuous about 1 mile farther S;
commodate vessels of up to 260,000 dwt with a maximum oil tanks, painted white, are conspicuous close SW.
draft of 14m.
Hamadera Hakuchi comprises Area No. 4, the central part of
6.20 Three gas tanks, painted white, are conspicuous about 0.3
6.20
Sakai-Senboku Ku, and is entered between short breakwaters. mile N of the inner end of Hamadera Passage.
A light is shown on the head of each breakwater. Six chimneys (34°34'N., 135°27'E.) of an electric generating
6.20
The LNG Jetty, close SE of the inner end of Hamadera Pas-

6.20 station are conspicuous close W of the S end of Minami Haku-
sage, can accommodate vessels up to 64,600 dwt in depths of chi. The chimneys are in line E-W; the two W chimneys are
14.9m. Farther S, a Crude Oil Jetty can accommodate vessels 185m high and painted red and white.
of 150,000 dwt in depths of 15.8 to 17.1m. Farther E, a fertiliz- Two conspicuous gas tanks, 108m high, stand close N of the
6.20
er pier can accommodate vessels up to 66,000 dwt in depths of NE corner of Kita Hakuti.
14 to 18m. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 10,000 gt
6.20
Nishi Hakuchi has an oil jetty, on its W side, which can ac-
6.20 and is available during daylight hours only. Pilots board, as fol-
commodate 20,000 dwt vessels, in depths of 11 to 11.5m. Dan- lows:
Osaka Ko
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1. Hamadera Fairway—Within a circle of radius 0.8 factories, the foundation of Osaka’s industry and economy,
mile centered on a position 1 mile W of Hamadera Fairway border the shores of the harbor.
Lighted Buoy No. 2. Winds—Weather.—The wind is mostly W in the winter,
6.21
2. Sakai South Fairway—Within a circle of radius 0.8 and W and NE in summer. Throughout the year the most com-
mile centered on a position 3.25 miles WSW of Osaka North mon wind is NE. In regard to wind velocity, the W winds are
Breakwater Light. generally strong, and when there are sustained strong W winds
3. Kishiwada Fairway and Izumi-Sano Fairway—Off the in winter, these become large and make harbor operations diffi-
fairway. cult.
Regulations.—Communications concerning harbor opera-
6.20 Fog is generated, on rare occasions in winter, from about
6.21
tions can be made by radio or radiotelephone with the harbor- sunrise to about 0900, but as it disperses in 2 or 3 hours, it pres-
master, situated at the S end of Minami Hakuchi. ents no particular obstacle to navigation. It disperses with
Signal stations for berthing and navigational information are
6.20 winds of over 8 knots.
situated on the N side of the inner end of Hamadera Passage, Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Osaka is 1.4m at
6.21
and near the inner end of Sakai South Passage. Vessels should springs, and 1.1m at neaps.
retain onboard the most recent edition of Japan Maritime Safe- In the NE part of Osaka Wan the current usually sets S and
6.21
ty Laws and Regulations, obtainable through the Japanese the ebb current becomes particularly strong, and caution is nec-
Coast Guard. This publication should be kept as a reference for essary when entering or leaving the harbor.
signal station communications and their meanings, appropriate The tidal currents inside the breakwaters are generally weak,
6.21
answering signals, and other local or specific regulations. but at springs and after heavy rains the ebb current from the
Vessels over 10,000 gt using Hamadera Passage should report
6.20 rivers can be fairly strong and there may be difficulty in secur-
in advance by noon of the previous day to the harbormaster their ing to or departing from the berths and mooring buoys in the
ETA at a position 1.5 miles W of the signal station. lower reaches of Aji Kawa and Shirinashi Kawa.
Vessels over 3,000 gt using Sakai South Fairway should re-
6.20 Depths—Limitations.—There are two container quays in
6.21
port in advance by noon of the previous day to the harbormas- Section I, each 350m long, with alongside depths of 15m; ves-
ter their ETA at the entrance to that fairway. sels of up to 60,000 dwt can be accommodated. An extension
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage (34°34.5'N.,
6.20 to Container Berth 12 is currently under construction with a
135°19.2'E.) lies SW of the entrance to Sakai South Passage in planned completion in 2016. This extension will add 250m of
a depth of 10.8m. length with depths alongside of 16m.
Caution.—A prohibited area exists SW of Senboku Otsu
6.20
South Breakwater.
Osaka Ko (34°39'N., 135°26'E.)

6.21 Osaka Ko, Kobe Ko and Amagasaki Ko are all part of

the greater Hanshin Port complex. Osaka Ko, one of the great
harbors of Japan, lies in the NE part of Osaka Wan. The harbor
extends N from the mouth of Otsu Kawa (Otu Kawa)
(34°30'N., 135°23'E.), at the N harbor limit of Hannan Ko, to N
of the mouth of Shin-Yodo Kawa (Sin-Yodo Kawa) (34°41'N.,
135°24'E.), one of the lower reaches of Yodo Kawa. The har-
bor, from S to N, fronts the cities of Izumi-Otsu (Izumi-Otu),
Takaishi (Takaisi), Sakai, and Osaka. The harbor is divided into
Sakai-Senboku Ku and Osaka-Ku, from S to N, and will be de-
scribed in that order.
Osaka Ko Home Page

http://osakaharbor-info.com Osaka Ko—North Wharf—Quay R
Osaka Ku is the N harbor area of Osaka Ko. Naiko (Inner Dolphin berths, close within the entrance to Inner Harbor,
6.21
Harbor), consisting of Section I to Section IV, is enclosed by have depths of 10.1 to 11.9m.
the entrance to North Breakwater and South Breakwater Center Wharf has depths of 11m and 10.1m alongside its N
6.21
(34°38'N., 135°24'E.). South Harbor (Section V) is the area S and S sides, respectively.
of South Breakwater. North Harbor (Section VI) is the area on Oil berths, about 0.5 mile W of Center Wharf, can accom-
6.21
the N side of the E part of North Breakwater. Gaiko (Outer modate vessels up to 30,000 dwt in depths of 11.9m.
Harbor) is Section VII. A coastal industrial zone, with wharves Lumber piers, about 0.4 mile S of Center Wharf, can accom-
6.21
for local and industrial traffic, is under construction in North modate vessels up to 20,000 dwt in depths of 11.5 to 13m.
Harbor and South Harbor. Gas, chemical, mineral, and steel Container piers, farther SE in Section IV, have a depth of
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11.9m alongside and can accommodate vessels up to 35,000

dwt.
Osaka Ko—East Container Terminal
Tenpozan Quay, NNW of the maritime office, is dredged to a

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depth of 11m.
Osaka Ko—Central Container Terminal There are numerous mooring buoys and dolphin berths in the
6.21
harbor, with depths of 7.5 to 10.1m, that can accommodate ves-

sels up to 10,000 gt.
South Harbor Fairway, dredged to 11.9m, is entered about
6.21
0.8 mile WNW of the head of South Breakwater. Lighted

buoys mark the S side of the channel.
Quay L and Quay R, close within South Harbor, have depths
6.21
alongside of 10 to 12m, respectively.

Quay J, farther S, on the N side of Sakai North Passage, can
6.21
accommodate vessels up to 30,000 dwt in depths of 11.9m.

North Harbor can accommodate vessels up to 10,000 dwt,
6.21
with a maximum length of 250m and a maximum draft of

11.6m.
The largest drydock is 193m long, 25m wide, with a depth of
6.21
8.1m; it can accommodate vessels up to 24,000 dwt.

Aspect.—Inner Harbor Passage, entered about 0.7 mile
6.21
WSW of the N and S breakwater heads, is dredged to a depth

of 14.3m. Aji Kawa Passage (Azikawa Passage), continuing
from ENE to NW of the outer end of Center Wharf, has depths
of 12 to 14mLighted buoys, moored about 0.7 mile WSW of
the entrance to Inner Harbor, mark the entrance to Inner Harbor
Osaka Ko—North Container Terminal Passage.A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 45m, crosses Aji
Kawa 0.7 mile from the river mouth.
Osaka Ko Radar Station, 51m high and painted red and
6.21
white, is conspicuous at the W end of Center Wharf.

Gas tanks, painted white, with a chimney, 82m high, close
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NW, lie about 1 mile N of Center Wharf.

A ferris wheel, 116m high, stands close E of Tenpozan Quay.
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The bridge, about 0.7 mile ESE of Center Wharf, is marked

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by green lights at its center and red lights on each side.

A bridge spans North Harbor between North Port, on the W
6.21
side, and Hokko Wharf, on the E side. The navigable channel is

under the E part of the bridge and is indicated by bridge lights.
There is a vertical clearance of 31m in the channel. A second
bridge crosses the mouth of Shorenji Kawa. There is a vertical
Osaka Ko—Cruise Terminal clearance of 28m under the N span and 31m under the S span.
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A bridge, about 0.7 mile ENE of Center Wharf, has a vertical

6.21 2. At Aji Kawa, about 0.5 mile NE of Center Wharf.
clearance of about 49m over a distance of 208m. The Osaka 3. At Kizu Kawa, about 1.8 miles SE of Center Wharf.
World Trade Center building, 260m high, situated on Center 4. In South Harbor (34°37.1'N., 135°25.5'E.).
Wharf, is conspicuous. 5. Osaka Nanko signal station stands at the NW point of
The Ferry Wharf, at the inner end of South Harbor, is lighted
6.21 South Wharf (34°37.1'N., 135°24.0'E.); Nanko No. 2 signal
by floodlights. station stands 0.14 mile E of Osaka Nanko signal station.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 10,000 gt
6.21 Vessels should retain on board the most recent edition of Ja-
6.21
or more and is available 24 hours. Pilots can be obtained from pan Maritime Safety Laws and Regulations, obtainable through
Hanshin Pilots in Osaka and Kobe. Requests for pilots should the Japanese Coast Guard. This publication should be kept as a
be made between 0900 and 1700 the day before arrival. Pilots reference for signal station communiques and their meanings,
reportedly board vessels within a circle with a radius of 0.5 appropriate answering signals, and other local or specific regu-
mile centered on a position 4 miles SW of Osaka North Break- lations. The Port of Osaka Entrance and Departure Manual
water Light. should also be retained; the most recent edition of this manual
Osaka Ko Radar Station, at the W end of Center Wharf,
6.21 may be found at http://osakaharbor-info.com.
broadcasts weather and maritime traffic bulletins at regular in- Signals.—Traffic through Naiko and Aji Kawa Fairways is
6.21
tervals. Upon request, a vessel’s position, movements of other controlled by the signal flashing letter “C,” indicating that large
vessels, and conditions inside the harbor, will be broadcast for vessels are docking or leaving Tempozan Wharf, Ajikawaguchi
vessels up to 1,000 gt within about 4 miles, and for vessels over Wharf, Sakurajima Wharf, or Umemachi Wharf, and all other
1,000 gt within about 8 miles. vessels must clear the fairways.
Regulations.—The harbormaster may be contacted by radio
6.21 The following regulations are in effect in the entrance fair-
6.21
regarding harbor operations. The harbor office can be contact- way to South Harbor:
ed 24 hours on VHF channels 12, 16, 19, and 20 for tugs, wa- 1. Vessels must navigate in accordance with the signals
ter, line handling, pilotage, and quarantine assistance. shown from South Harbor Signal Station. (See accompany-
Vessels over 5,000 gt, intending to enter or leave the harbor,
6.21 ing table below.)
should notify the harbormaster of the ETA at the W end of the 2. Vessels entering or leaving the fairway must remain
fairway, or the time of departure by 1200 of the day preceding clear of vessels in the fairway.
the arrival or departure. Any change in ETA should be reported 3. Vessels must not navigate abreast each other in the
to the harbormaster. fairway.
Signal stations which display anchorage and berthing signals
6.21 4. Vessels meeting other vessels in the fairway must nav-
are situated as follows: igate on the right side of the fairway.
1. At the head of N breakwater. 5. Vessels may not overtake other vessels in the fairway.
Osaka Ko—South Harbor Signal Station—Traffic Signals

Day Night Meaning
Vessels may enter harbor. Vessels un-
A flashing white light every 2 seconds,
A flashing white light every 2 seconds. der 500 gt may leave harbor, but ves-
or a black cone, point up.
sels over 500 gt must stop and wait.
Vessels may leave harbor. Vessels un-
A flashing red light every 2 seconds, or
A flashing red light every 2 seconds. der 500 gt may enter harbor, but ves-
a black square.
sels over 500 gt must stop and wait.
Vessels over 5,000 gt entering the har-
bor must keep out of the path of ves-
A flashing red light and a flashing sels leaving the harbor and wait
A flashing red light and a flashing
white every 3 seconds, or two black outside of the fairway. Vessels over
white light every 3 seconds.
cones, points together. 5,000 gt leaving the harbor must stop
and wait. Vessels of less than 5,000 gt
may enter and leave the harbor.
Three flashing red lights and three
Vessels other than those specified by
flashing white lights every 6 seconds, Three flashing red lights and three
the harbormaster may neither enter or
or two black cones, points together and flashing white lights every 6 seconds.
leave the harbor.
a red square flag, displayed vertically.
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Osaka Ko—Course and Destination Signals mit. Kabuto Yama, 309m high, is conspicuous about 3.25 miles
E of Rokko San; it is isolated, thickly covered with pine trees,
Signal AIS Symbol Meaning very dark in appearance, and shaped like a Japanese helmet.
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- East and SE of Kabuto Yama, there is an extensive plain.
H
tute, Flag H ties in Section 1.
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili-
Amagasaki Ko (34°41'N., 135°23'E.)
tute, Flags 2 and 2T ties W of Tenposan World Port Index No. 61555
T Ohashi in Section 2.
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- 6.23 Osaka Ko, Kobe Ko and Amagasaki Ko are all part of
tute, Flags 2 and 2A ties E of Tenposan the greater Hanshin Port complex. Amagasaki Ko (Amagasaki
A Ohashi in Section 2. Nishinomiya) (Ashiya Ko) lies in the NE part of Osaka Wan,
between Osaka Ko and Kobe Ko. Amagasaki Ko, which in-
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili-
cludes Nishinomiya Ko and Ashiya Ko, is divided into three
tute, Flags 3 and 3W ties W of Minato
districts. Section No. 1 is an industrial harbor servicing the
W Ohashi in Section 3.
Hanshin belt of heavy industry. Section No. 2 lies on the W
Proceeding to either side of the harbor, adjacent to the E part of Kobe Ko, and is pri-
No 5-8 Quays E of marily a yacht harbor. Section No. 3 describes the area S of
Second Substi-
Minato Ohashi in Nishinomaya Breakwater, although there are no harbor facili-
tute, Flags 3 and 3E
Section 3, Shiri- ties.
E
nashi Kawa or Amagasaki City is an industrial city which has developed in the
6.23
Taisho Inner Harbor. deltas of Muko Kawa and Kanzaki Kawa, and on the reclaimed
land along their frontage. The ground here is low and marshy and
Proceeding to the
Second Substi- Nanko Container as a result, bottom cave-ins or sinkholes are not unusual.
tute, Flags 3 and 3C Wharf, I Quay, or G South Breakwater, which is detached, lies across the entrance
6.23
to the harbor. The area extending 0.3 mile S from the breakwater
C Quay E of Minato
Ohashi. has been reclaimed and works are in progress.
The harbor is entered between the W end of South Breakwater
6.23
Second Substi- Proceeding to facili- and the promontory of reclaimed land lying SW of West Break-
tute, Flags 3 and 3K ties E of Minato water. A light is shown on the head of West Breakwater. The two
K Ohashi in Section 3. fairways which branch off from this area have general depths of
Proceeding to facili- 10m, but caution is necessary as the passages become narrow
ties N of a line be- and the water is shallow on either side.
Second Substi- Winds—Weather.—At Amagasaki, the most frequent
tween Nanko N 6.23
tute, Flags 4 and 4N winds are from the NNE, NE, and W, respectively. Winds are
Breakwater light and
N from the NW to NE more than 50 per cent of the time. Season-
Nanko Signal Sta-
tion in Section 4. ally, W to NE winds are frequent in winter, N to NE winds in
spring and autumn, and SW to W winds in summer.
Proceeding to facili- Depths—Limitations.—Higashikaigan, with depths alongside
6.23
ties in Section 4 ex- of 5.5 to 12m can accommodate vessels up to 30,000 dwt.
Second Substi- cluding areas N of a Two petroleum berths at the mouth of Nakasima Kawa, on
6.23
tute, Flags 4 and 4S line between Nanko the left bank, have depths of 10.6m alongside.
S N Breakwater light No. 1 Lock, leading to the inner part of the dikes, is 80m
6.23
and Nanko Signal long and 12.5m wide, and has a depth of about 4.5m. No. 2
Station in Section 4. Lock, 62m long and 11.9m wide, has a depth of 4m.
Second Proceeding to facili- Section No. 2, which fronts the city of Nishinomaya, has
6.23
5 general depths alongside of 4.5 to 6m.

Substitute, Flag 5 ties in Section 5.
Aspect.—A gas tank, 97m high and painted black, and a
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chimney, 94m high, painted red and white, and with a mobile
A vessel underway within the port will be instructed by the
6.21
crane in the vicinity, are conspicuous.

pilot to display certain flags of the International Code of sig-
nals to indicate the section of the port it is proceeding. Lighted buoys mark the entrance channel to Amagasaki Ko;
6.23
the channel is approximately 200m wide and is entered about 2

miles SW of South Breakwater.
6.22 On the N side of Osaka Wan are the important harbors
of Kobe and Amagasaki. The coast E of Hachibuse Yama Kabuto Yama, previously described in paragraph 6.22, is
6.23
conspicuous about 3 miles N of Nishinomiya Ko.

(Hatibuse Yama) (34°38'N., 135°06'E.) is backed by a range of
mountains extending NE. Four spherical gas tanks are conspicuous about 0.3 mile NE
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of the mouth of Higashi Kawa, at Nishinomiya.

Rokko San (34°46'N., 135°16'E.), about 12 miles NE of Ha- Pilotage.—Pilotage in Amagasaki Ko is compulsory for ves-
6.23
chibuse Yama, is the highest peak in this range, and attains an sels over 10,000 gt. Pilots board within a circle of radius 0.3
elevation of 932m, with a hotel and other buildings on its sum- mile centered on a position 0.5 mile SW of Amagasaki Lighted
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Buoy No. 2. For further information, see paragraph 6.1 A tanker dolphin berth, on the SW side of Port Island, has
6.24
Caution.—When vessels over 5,000 gt enter Amagasaki Ko

6.23 depths of 11.9 to 12.5m alongside, and can accommodate ves-
and berth alongside they normally request two or more tugs sels up to 11m draft and 70,000 dwt.
from Osaka or Kobe. There are two offshore pipeline berths about 2 miles WSW
6.24
of Wada Misaki. Vessels up to 70,000 dwt, with a maximum

Kobe Ko (34°41'N., 135°15'E.) length of 250m and a maximum draft of 12.7m, can be accom-
modated at the W berth. Vessels with a maximum length of
World Port Index No. 61560 236m and a maximum draft of 10.7m can be accommodated at
the E berth.
6.24 Osaka Ko, Kobe Ko and Amagasaki Ko are all part of Rokko Island, an artificial rectangular-shaped island, extends
6.24
the greater Hanshin Port complex. Kobe Ko occupies the N 2 miles E of Nadahama Channel into Section VI; numerous
part of Osaka Wan. The harbor is divided into Sections I to berths are situated on each side of the island. Two bridges span
Section VI; further, there are Fairway I to Fairway III, and the the passage between the island and the industrial areas N. The
Higashi-Kobe Fairway. W bridge, Rokko-Ohashi, has a vertical clearance of 14m; the
Kobe Ko is a domestic and international trade center, and be-
6.24 E bridge has a vertical clearance of 28m.
ing enclosed N by mountains, is protected from the winter Port Island is an artificial island to the W of Rokko Island. It
6.24
Northwest Monsoons. The harbor is well-protected and has nu- is connected to the N by the Kobe-Ohashi Bridge, which has a
merous berthing facilities. There is sufficient depth in the an- vertical clearance of 14m. Several other bridges and tunnels are
chorage, where the bottom is sand, mixed with clay, good in the works.
holding ground. Maya Wharf is an island berth, connected to the mainland to
6.24
Port Island, in the central part of the harbor, has piers for the
6.24 the N by the Nadahama-Ohashi Bridge, which spans from the
exclusive use of container vessels, and for use by scheduled NE corner of the complex to No. 1 Industrial District and has a
shipping services. A restricted area has been established off the vertical clearance of 27m. The Daini Maya-Ohashi Bridge con-
south central portion of Port Island; entry is prohibited. nects Maya Wharf to Shinko Higashi Wharf, to the W, and has
Kobe Airport is situated on reclaimed land S of Port Island.
6.24 a vertical clearance of 18m.
Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year at Kobe, the most
6.24 A number of dolphin berths lie on the N side of No. 5 Break-
6.24
common wind is N, followed by W to NW, but the velocity of water.

the wind is not particularly strong. From summer through au- The largest drydock is 301.5m long and 43.7m wide; it can
6.24
tumn, except with the onset of an extremely strong typhoon, accommodate vessels up to 85,000 dwt. Fore further details on
there are hardly any occasions when the working of cargo is berthing in Kobe Ko, see the tables titled Kobe Ko—Large
completely impossible due to wind and seas. Vessel Private Wharves and Kobe Ko—Large Vessel Public
Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Kobe is 1.4m at
6.24 Wharves.
springs, and 1.1m at neaps. Aspect.—Fairway I runs from between Wada Breakwater
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The diurnal tidal irregularities are rather large, and on sever-

6.24 and No. 1 Breakwater to the vicinity of Central Wharf. Fairway
al days per month there is only one tidal cycle per day. At such II runs between Breakwater No. 1 and Breakwater No. 2, then
times, the tidal currents are also irregular; at the time of LW the W of Port Island to Shinko Pier 2 and Shinko Pier 3. Fairway
tidal current is N, and at HW it is S, with a maximum velocity III runs along the NE side of Port Island. Higashi-Kobe Fair-
of about 0.5 knot. way runs between Industrial Area No. 3 and Industrial Area
Depths—Limitations.—The maximum draft allowed in
6.24 No. 4 Industrial; Higashi Fairway joins this passage to Ferry
each of the fairways is, as follows: Wharf, farther N. Fairway III runs SE from Breakwater No. 6
a. 8.7m in Fairway I. and Breakwater No. 7. The channel, extending from the N en-
b. 11.8m in Fairway II. trance of Fairway III to the berths at Kobe Steelworks, is com-
c. 11.4m in Fairway III. monly called Nadahama Channel.
Kobe Ko—Large Vessel Public Wharves

Wharf Usage Quay Length Depth No. of Berths
West (A through E) 440m 5.5m 5
East (Q through U) 500m 6.0m 5
Eastern Domestic trade
Northeast (J through P) 625m 5.5m 7
North (F through I) 360m 5.5m 4
No. 1 100m 5.5m 1
No. 2 130m 6.0m 1
Higashi—Kobe Ferry terminal
No. 3 165m 7.5m 1
No. 4 130m 6.0m 1
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North (A through E) 654m 6.0-7.0m 5
East (F and G) 422m 7.0- 9.0m 2
Hyogo — South (H) 214m 9.0m 1
East (I) 259m 9.0m 1
South (J and K) 261m 6.0-7.0m 2
Hyogo-ko Ichibamae — — 282m 4.5m 5
West (A through C) 610m 9.0m 3
Maya Containers South (D through H) 1,320m 9.0-12.0m 5
East (I through J) 664m 10.0-12.0m 2
Nada — — 645m 4.0-7.0m 9
West (B through E) 465m 5.0-9.0m 4
Naka Pier — South (End) 114m 9.0m 1
East (A) 205m 8.0-9.0m 1
C1 through C5 1,450m 12.0m 5
Containers
C7 through C9 900m 12.0m 3
L1 through L3 600m 10.0m 3
Liners
L4 through L15 2,637m 10.0m 12
Port Island
Chemicals — 210m 10.0m 1
— A Jetty 183m 7.5m 1
— D 300m 12.0m 1
— E through G 700m 12.0m 3
C13, C14, C16, C17 and
Containers 2,250m 15.0-16.0m 4
Port Island—2nd Stage C18
Domestic trade — 130m 7.5m 1
C2, C4, C5, C6 and C7 2,800m 13.0-15.0m 5
Containers D through I 1,200m 10.0m 6
J through M 755m 10.0m 4
Ferries F1, F2, F3 600m 7.5- 9.0m 3
Rokko Island
— P, Q, S through Z 1,945m 10.0-12.0m 10
Liners L1, L2, L2 800m 12.0-13.0m 3
Domestic trade A, B, S-A, S-C, N, O 862m 7.5m 6
Other C, S-B 460m 10.0-13.0m 2
West (A through C) 356m 8.5m 2
Shinko—Pier 1 — East (D through F) 356m 8.5m 2
South (End) 105m 9.1m 1
West (G, H) 354m 8.5-9.0m 2
Shinko—Pier 2 — East (I, J) 356m 8.5-9.0m 2
South (End) 105m 9.1m 1
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Ferries West (K L) 372m 8.5-9.5m 1
Shinko—Pier 3 — East (M N) 352m 9.0-11.0m 1
— South (End) 105m 9.1m 1
West (O1, O2, P) 589m 9.0-11.0m 3
Shinko—Pier 4 —
East (Q1, Q2, R) 649m 9.0-12.0m 2
West (S, T) 439m 10.0m 2
Shinko—Higashi — South (U through X) 1,167m 7.5 to 12.0m 6
East (Y, Z) 354m 10.0m 2
— East 90m 5.5m 1
Suma Harbor
— South 180m 5.5m 2
Takahama — — 294m 6.0-7.0m 2
Eastern No. 1 — — 1,506m 9.5-13.0m 5
Eastern No. 2 — — 561m 9.0-12.5m 6
Eastern No. 3 — — 932m 6.0-12.5m 8
Eastern No. 4 — — 314m 5.0-12.5m 3
Nada — — 100m 9.8m 1
Mitsui Pier — — 362m 10.0m 2
Kawasaki HI — — 806m 7.0-9.0m 7
Mitsubishi HI — — 2,712m 6.0-9.0m 12
Western No. 1 — — 845m 5.0-12.0m 10
Kobe Ko Light (34°39'N., 135°10'E.), about 1 mile W of

6.24 Three chimneys, 120, 100, and 63m high and painted red and
6.24
Wada Misaki, and close E of Karuma Shima, is shown from a white, are conspicuous in Industrial District II.
white cylindrical concrete tower, 29m high, and serves as a A chimney, 63m high, is conspicuous in the SW part of In-
6.24
good head mark when approaching Kobe Ko from the S. Wada dustrial District III.
Misaki Signal Station, about 0.3 mile E of Kobe Ko Light, is Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 10,000 gt
6.24
36m high, with a white building. and larger, oil and chemical tankers of 3,000 gt and larger, all
Kobe Ko Range Lights are shown from white beacons near
6.24 vessels carrying dangerous cargo except container ships, and
the SW side of Port Island. When in line they bear 095.5° and vessels of 3,000 gt and larger which have visited the port fewer
lead toward the SE entrance of Fairway II. than three times in the previous year. Pilots are available until
Eight cranes, each painted red, are conspicuous on the W
6.24 2000 local time. Container and ro-ro vessels may berth with
side of Port Island. special permission up to 2400 local time. Pilotage is available
Port Tower, on Central Wharf, about 1 mile NW of Port Is-
6.24 24 hours for vessels leaving the harbor. The vessel’s ETA and
land, is a red drum-shaped structure, 103m high, and floodlit. other information should be sent between 0900 to 1700 local
The Portopia Hotel (34°39.7'N., 135°13.0'E.) is a prominent
6.24 time one day prior to arrival. Pilots board as follows:
white building, 122m high, having the elliptical shape of a ves- 1. Within 0.5 mile of a point centered 2 miles S of Kobe
sel’s funnel. Ko light.
A Ferris wheel, reported to be fully illuminated and conspicu-
6.24 2. Within 1 mile of a point centered 3.5 miles S of Kobe
ous, is easily identified standing 0.3 mile SE of the hotel. Ko light.
A white chimney, 100m high, is prominent on the S side of
6.24 3. Within 0.5 mile of a point centered 6 miles SE of Ko-
Port Island; a short distance W are three large and two small oil be light.
tanks painted white. The harbormaster may be contacted by radio or radiotele-
6.24
A light is shown at an elevation of 57m from a black tower

6.24 phone regarding harbor operations. Signals regarding berthing
on the Oriental Hotel, nearly 0.5 mile NE of the Port Tower. A or anchoring are shown from the signal stations at Pier 5,
telegraphic office radio tower, 96m high, painted red and Wadamisaki, Higashi-Kobe, and Kobe Signal Station. Vessels
white, is in the vicinity. should retain onboard the most recent edition of Japan Mari-
The Trade Center Building, 118m high and marked by a red
6.24 time Safety Laws and Regulations, obtainable through the Jap-
obstruction light, is conspicuous about 0.4 mile further E. anese Coast Guard. This publication should be kept as a
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Kobe Tower
Kobe Ko Light
reference for signal station communication and their meanings,

appropriate answering signals, and other local or specific regu-
lations.
Regulations.—Tankers, when berthed in the harbor, must be
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given a berth of at least 30m to avoid accidents due to fire.
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Vessels of 15,000 gt or more and oil tankers of 1,000 gt or

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more wishing to transit Fairway No. III should notify the Port Kobe—No. 7 Breakwater East Light
6.24
Captain of their ETA and anticipated ETD by 1200 the day be-
fore the passage through the fairway. lations do not apply when attempting to avoid an accident,
The following navigational regulations are in force in Fair-
6.24 when not under command, or when engaged in assisting a
way No. III in order to insure the safety of maritime traffic. vessel which has encountered a sudden danger, or when sav-
1. Vessels may not let go their anchor in the channel, nor ing life.
may they release vessels being towed. However, these regu- 2. Vessels entering or leaving the fairway must keep out
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Kobe—Rokko Island Ferry Terminal

6.24 Kobe—Rokko Island
of the way of vessels navigating in the fairway. nal Station are the same as those shown from the South Harbor
3. Vessels must not navigate abreast each other in the Signal Station in Osaka Ko. The table titled Osaka Ko—South
fairway. Harbor Signal Station—Traffic Signals in paragraph 6.21
4. Vessels should navigate, as far as practicable, in that describes these signals and their meanings.
portion of the fairway which lies on the right side of the cen- Traffic into Kobe Ko is required to display signal flags indi-
6.24
ter of the fairway. cating their destination berth. These specific signals can be
5. Vessels may not overtake other vessels in the fairway found in the Kobe Ko Port Entry Manual.
unless there is room to pass safely. Traffic signals are shown from Kobe Signal Station situated
6.24
As a general rule, Fairway No. II and Fairway No. III are not
6.24 at the root of Breakwater No. 6, from signal boards facing
to be used by vessels of less than 1,000 gt. Traffic control is in 035°, 125°, 195°, and 320°. The signals and their meanings are
force in Higashi-Kobe Fairway for vessels over 500 gt in order to given in the accompanying table titled Kobe Ko—Traffic Sig-
avoid danger of collision. Vessels must navigate in accordance nals.
with the signals shown from the signal station on the E side of Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is situated SW of
6.24
the passage. Wada Misaki in depths of approximately 13.0 to 15.6m. An-

Signals.—Vessels must navigate in accordance with the sig-
6.24 chorages for vessels with dangerous cargo are designated in
nals shown from the signal station on the E side of the passage. Section IV and Section VI. The bottom is mud, good holding
The signals and their meanings shown from Higashi-Kobe Sig- ground.
Kobe Ko—Traffic Signals—Kobe Signal Station

Signal Meaning
Vessels are permitted to enter the harbor through Fairway No. III. Vessels of 500 gt or more
Flashing letter “I”
intending to leave the harbor should stop and wait.
Vessels are allowed to leave the harbor through Fairway No. III. Vessels of 500 gt or more
Flashing letter “O”
intending to enter the harbor should stop and await permission.
Vessels of 40,000 gt or more and oil tankers of 1,000 gt or more intending to enter or leave
Flashing letter “F” Kobe Ko via Fairway No. III should stop and wait for permission to enter or leave. Vessels of
less than 40,000 gt may enter or leave via the passage.
Alternating flashing Signal will shortly change to flashing letter “I,” “O,” or “F.” Vessels navigating through
letter “X” with let- Fairway No. III may proceed. Vessels of less than 500 gt may enter or leave Kobe Ko.
ter “I,” “O,” or “F” Vessels of 500 gt or more should wait outside the fairway, clear of all traffic.
Vessels not in the passage should keep clear of fairway traffic. Signal will soon change to
Flashing letter “X”
fixed letter “X.”
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Kobe Ko—Traffic Signals—Kobe Signal Station

Signal Meaning
Vessels other than those under the direction of the Port Captain should stay well clear of
Fixed letter “X”
Fairway No. III.
Directions.—Kobe Ko can be approached using the Rokko

6.24 heave-to there with the use of the main engines. Small vessels
Mountains (the highest peak, Rokko San) as a landmark. Kobe generally anchor in an area least affected by the typhoon, and
Light, about 1 mile W of Wada Misaki, is a good landmark for medium size vessels, ferries, etc. should find a similar place
vessels approaching from the S. between the breakwaters and the coast. Vessels of 2,000 to
There are a considerable number of wrecks located outside
6.24 3,000 gt should anchor rather than remain secured to piers or
the harbor. buoys; it is recommended that they seek shelter in Uchinoumi
The harbor is used by a large number of ferries and sched-
6.24 Ko (34°28'N., 134°18'E.) in Shodo Shima.
uled passenger services. The scheduled passenger services op-
erating from Naka Pier in Section II use Fairway No. I and Akashi Kaikyo
Fairway No. II, and the ferries operating from Higashi-Kobe
Ferry Wharf use the Higashi-Kobe Fairway. 6.25 Akashi Kaikyo (Akasi Kaikyo) (34°37'N.,
Kobe Ko Section No. 5 Range Lights, in line bearing 029.6°,
6.24 135°01'E.), connecting Osaka Wan and Harima Nada, is about
have been established at position 34°39'N, 135°13'E and posi- 2 miles wide. The strait is deep and free from dangers, but the
tion 34°39'N, 135°13'E. tidal currents are strong and in some places set across the fair-
Kobe Ko Approach Lighted Buoys have been established in
6.24 way. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 65m, spans Akashi
position 34°35.4'N, 135°11.2'E and 34°35.6'N, 135°14.3'E. Kaikyo at its narrowest part.
Kobe Oki Lighted Buoy No. 1 (34°35.2'N., 135°11.4'E.) and
6.24 Prohibited areas are established around the bridge towers.
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Lighted Buoy No. 2 (34°35.5'N., 135°14.5'E.) have been estab- Caution is necessary as traffic is heavy and there are a large
lished S of Kobe Ko to mark safe water. number of fishing vessels. Vessels exceeding a length of 200m
All vessels over 500 gt bound to and from an area between
6.24 should arrange for an escort boat when transiting the strait
Kobe Ko E of Fairway No. II (34°38.7'N., 135°12.8'E.) and during fishing season, which runs from the end of February un-
Osaka Ko N of Hamadera Fairway (34°33.2'N., 135°20.2'E.) til early April. Current navigational notices and warnings
should pass Kobe Oki Lighted Buoy No. 1 and Kobe Oki should be consulted.
Lighted Buoy No. 2 on their port side. Westbound vessels The N side of the strait, in general, shoals gradually shore-
6.25
should use caution while navigating the area due to the pres- ward, with a few off-lying rocks. Westward of the W entrance
ence of working vessels and vessels at anchor in the area. there are depths of less than 10.1m extending up to 4 miles off-
Caution.—The following items should be considered during
6.24 shore. The S side of the strait is comparatively steep-to.
a typhoon: A traffic route, prescribed by the Maritime Safety Law, has
6.25
1. When a typhoon passes W of Kobe, the water level been established in the strait.
during high tide is considerably higher. Within Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route all vessels should navi-
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2. Strong SE winds blow when a typhoon passes W of gate in that portion of the traffic route which lies on the star-
Kobe due to the topography, which has mountains lying NW board side of the central line of the route.
while the harbor is open SE. Wrecks have been reported on the N and NE edges of the
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3. When a typhoon is advancing E, particularly from traffic route.

Shiona Misaki NE to Kumana Nada, the velocity of the wind Tides—Currents.—The nature of the tides in Akashi Kai-
6.25
increases, even though Kobe Ko is in the left semicircle of kyo is similar to that in Osaka Wan, but the diurnal inequalities
the typhoon, because of the winds blowing down from the are more marked, and in the second half of each month there is
Rokko Mountains behind. only one tide cycle per day. However, the diurnal inequalities
The channel buoy lights and breakwater lights are difficult to
6.24 in the tidal current are not very large, and even when there is
see at night, as they are superimposed against the factory and only one tide cycle per day, there are two E currents and two W
city lights. currents per day.
A large number of container ships and cargo vessels anchor
6.24 The main tidal current flows along the middle of the strait
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inside Section No. IV, and a large number of ferries anchor S of over about 35 per cent of its width. On the N side of the main
Industrial Area No. 4. stream, the tidal current gradually decreases as one approaches
Low flying aircraft operate in the area E and W of Kobe Air-
6.24 the shore and there is little difference in the time of tide com-
port. Vessels with excessive air draft should keep well clear. pared with that of the main current in the center, but on the S
According to past experience, the handling of large vessels
6.24 side of the main stream tide rips are generated in places. There
becomes difficult and tugs lose their usefulness with winds of is a relatively large current velocity in the vicinity of Matsuho
29 miles per hour. Damage occurs to moored vessels when the Saki, and the time of the tide is some 20 to 50 minutes earlier
winds exceed 48 miles per hour. than in the center of the main current; further, in the area 1.3
For procedures for taking shelter, strict attention should be
6.24 miles ESE of Matsuho Saki, the tidal current turns at almost
paid to the harbormaster’s instructions and the typhoon bulle- the same time as in the middle of the main current and its rate
tins. Large vessels should anchor outside the breakwaters or is about 1.4 times as much.
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The maximum velocity at springs may reach 7 knots. Counter-

6.25 3. Oil tankers and vessels loaded with liquefied gas of
currents are generated between Akashi and Karasaki Hana, in over 10,000 gt
the vicinity of Hiro Iso, on the W side of Matsuho Saki, and on 4. Foreign vessels
the N side of Iwaya. There is SW for 10 to 30 minutes. Regulations.—Vessels should maintain contact with Osaka
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In the central part of Akashi Kaikyo, the currents run to the

6.25 Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center (Osaka MARTIS) on VHF
W from about 3 hours after LW to about 3 hours after HW at channel 16 when navigating in the traffic routes, approaches to
Akashi, and to the E from about 3 hours after HW to about 3 the traffic routes, and the adjacent sea areas.
hours after LW; the W currents are strongest about the time of Vessels of 50m and greater in length and vessels engaged in
6.25
HW, and the E currents are strongest about that of LW. towing where the total combined length of the vessel and tow is
Aspect.—Hira Iso (34°37'N., 135°04'E.), on the N side of 100m and greater are required to send position reports to Osaka
the E entrance to Akashi Kaikyo, lies about 0.4 mile offshore MARTIS when passing a reporting line.
and is a rocky bank, with a depth of 1.5m. It is marked by a The table titled Akashi Kaikyo—Reporting Lines de-
6.25
light shown from a black and red tower. scribes these lines and their locations. Position reports should
Hachibuse Yama, 246m high, is conspicuous about 2 miles
6.25 include the vessel’s name, call sign, and position or current re-
ENE of Hira Iso; a white building, showing a white light, is on porting line.
its summit. A fishing pier extends from the coast SE of Hachi- Vessels fitted with AIS and broadcasting the correct informa-
6.25
buse Yama. tion are exempt from making position reports to Osaka MAR-
A blue two-story hexagonal building is conspicuous on
6.25 TIS.
Karasaki Hana, about 1.5 miles WNW of Hira Iso. Yamado
Iso, a rock, with a depth of 1m, lies about 0.5 mile farther Vessels loaded with dangerous cargo as specified by the
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WNW and about 0.1 mile offshore. Maritime Traffic Safety Law (except for huge vessels of 200m
A spherical gas tank, painted silver and standing on a black
6.25 or more in length) are not to enter the fairway if the visibility is
tower, is conspicuous about 1 mile NW of Akashi Ko. less than 2,000m. Entry by huge vessels is limited in accor-
Semento Iso, rocks with depths of 1 to 1.9m, and marked on
6.25 dance with the directions of the fairway supervisor.
the W and E ends as well as the S side of this shoal, respective- The following vessels should notify Osaka MARTIS by
6.25
ly, by lighted buoys, lie about 1 mile W of Akashi Ko. Shoal noon of the day before the vessel is scheduled to enter the traf-
water, with depths of less than 4.9m, extends about 2.4 miles fic route:
farther WSW; a rock, with a depth of 3.4m, lies midway along 1. Vessels of 160m or more in length
the S side of the shoal water. 2. Vessels of 25,000 gt and over and carrying liquefied
A prominent ferris wheel, about 134m high, stands on the
6.25 gas
NE tip of Awaji Shima, near the coastline of Iwaya Ko, in posi- 3. Towing and pushing vessels of 160m or more in
tion 34°35'N, 135°01'E. length
Matsuho Saki (Matuho Saki), on the S side of Akashi Kai-
6.25 This report should include the following information:
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kyo, is the N extremity of Awaji Shima, and is low, sandy, and 1. Vessel’s name, gt, and loa
thickly wooded. 2. Section of the route vessel intends to navigate and
E Saki, a rounded point, marked by a light, lies about 0.5
6.25 ETA at entrance and exit of route
mile WSW of Matsuho Saki; a shoal, with a depth of 4.6m, lies 3. Vessel’s call sign
about 320m NE of the light structure. A conspicuous tower, 4. Means of communication for vessels without a radio
278m high, stands on a hillside, 0.5 mile SSW of E Saki Light. 5. Destination port
A hill, 305m high, with a steel tower on its summit, lies about 1 6. Draft
mile SSW of E Saki. 7. Dangerous goods on board (if any)
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 10,000
6.25 The following vessels should notify Osaka MARTIS 3 hours
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gt in Akashi Kaikyo and its approaches for about 3 miles SE in advance of entering the traffic route:
and 5 miles W of the Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route. 1. Vessels of 300 gt and greater carrying gunpowder
Japan Coast Guard has requested that the following vessels
6.25 2. Vessels of 1,000 gt and greater carrying inflammable
embark a pilot: gas or inflammable liquid in bulk.
1. Vessels without local knowledge 3. Vessels of 200 gt and greater carrying 200 or more
2. Vessels over 30,000 gt tons of organic peroxide
Akashi Kaikyo—Reporting Lines

Reporting Line Code Description
AH A line joining Eigashima Ko West Breakwater Light to Harima Kita No. 10 Lighted Buoy
AW A line joining Harima Kita No. 10 Lighted Buoy to Murotsu Ko West Breakwater Light
AS A line bearing 090° extending 20.9km from Sano Higashi Breakwater Light
AE A line bearing 180° extending 21km from Kobe Ko Light
AN A line bearing 090° extending 9.3km from Hiraiso Lighted Beacon
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6.25 This report should include the following information: for it in such a way as to pass Point A (34°34.8'N.,
1. Vessel’s name, gt, and loa. 135°05.1'E.) on their port bow. Point A is located at the
2. Section of the route vessel intends to navigate and Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route Eastward Buoy, on the extend-
ETA at entrance and exit of route. ed center line of the fairway.
3. Vessel’s call sign. 2. Vessels leaving the fairway and heading for Kobe Ko
4. Means of communication for vessels without a radio . or Osaka Ko areas should alter course after passing Point A
5. Destination port. on their port bow in order to keep out of the path of vessels
6. Dangerous goods on board (if any). entering the traffic route.
3. Vessels intending to enter the traffic route from the
Vessels may be instructed by the captain of the port to evacu-
6.25 Himeji Ko or Higashi-Harima Ko areas should head for it in
ate the port in the event of abnormal weather or marine condi- such a way as to pass Point B (34°36.3'N., 134°56.9'E.).
tions such as typhoons or marine accidents. Point B is located at the Akashi Kaikyo Traffic Route West-
Directions.—Vessels must navigate in accordance with the
6.25 ward Buoy.
traffic methods established in Maritime Traffic Safety Law. See Caution.—At night, the glare of lights at Akashi may make
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Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean it difficult to distinguish the navigation lights of other vessels.
and Southeast Asia. A large number of westbound vessels from the Osaka Ko and
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Vessels over 5,000 gt should navigate in accordance with the

6.25 Kobe Ko areas and Tomogashima Suido meet with eastbound
following procedures: vessels from the Harima Nada areas and Harima Nada North
1. Vessels intending to enter the traffic route should head Fairway.
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153
SECTOR 7
THE NAIKAI (INLAND SEA)—HARIMA NADA AND BISAN SETO
Plan.—This sector first describes Harima Nada, then Bisan

7.0 Shikano Se (Sika-no-Se), on the N side of the fairway and
7.1
Seto. The sector includes the important ports of Higashi-Hari- centered about 10 miles WSW of E Saki, is a rocky bank, cov-
ma Ko and Himeji Ko, on the N side of Harima Nada; Mizushi- ered with sand and pebbles, with a least depth of 2.2m, and ex-
ma Ko, on the N side of Bisan Seto; and Sakaide Ko, on the S tending for about 3 miles in an ENE-WSW direction; it is
side of Bisan Seto. marked midway on its S side by a lighted buoy.
A shoal, with a depth of 7.6m, lies about 1 mile E of Shikano
7.1
Harima Nada Se; shoals, with depths of less than 10.1m, extend about 1 mile
N and 1.5 miles NE. A lighted buoy is moored about 0.2 mile E
7.1 Harima Nada (34°30'N., 134°35'E.) lies between of the NE end of the shoal area.
Awaji Shima to the E and Shodo Shima to the W. The recom- Murotsuno Se (Murotu-no-Se) lies on the S side of the fair-
7.1
mended route through the Naikai runs from the W entrance to way, parallel with, and 3 miles from Shikano Se; it is a sandy
Akashi Kaikyo, to the E entrance of Bisan Seto, a distance of bank, with a least depth of 8.2m. E Saki Light, bearing 068°
about 40 miles. There are general depths of 20.1 to 40m in and in line with Hachibuse Yama, leads N and clear of Mur-
Harima Nada, except in the W entrance to Akashi Kaikyo, otsuno Se.
where there are shoals with depths of less than 10.1m. The S Many fish havens are situated between Murotsuno Se and
7.1
shore is steep-to, with a few scattered rocks, but on the N side Shikano Se, and also on Matsuo and Takakura Se.
there are a number of islands, rocks, and shoals. There is a least
depth of 23m on the recommended route through Harima Na- 7.2 Joryuji Yama (Zyoryuzi Yama) (34°30'N.,
da, and depths of over 20m within 1 mile N and S of the center 134°55'E.), a mountain, 515m high, lies about 7 miles SSW of
of the fairway. E Saki, and appears as the highest mountain on the N end of
Caution.—A dangerous wreck is situated about 0.9 mile
7.1 Awaji Shima.
SSE of Harima Nada Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 6; another 7.2Okado Hana (34°26'N., 134°20'E.), the SE extremity of
wreck lies approximately 1.8 miles NE of Harima Nada Fair- Shodo Shima, is a cliffy headland; it rises to two hills, the S of
way Lighted Buoy No. 6. which is 159m high. A light is shown from the point. There is a
Several fish havens lie close to the recommended track be-
7.1 signal station at Okado Hana, and by day weather signals are
tween Harima Nada Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 4 and Harima shown from it.
Nada Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 6. 7.2Funoko Shima, an islet, 106m high, lies about 0.5 mile ENE
The coast from E Saki (34°36'N., 135°00'E.), near the N end
7.1 of Okado Hana, to which it is connected by a reef which dries.
of Awaji Shima to Ei Saki, about 12 miles SW, is cliffy in plac- Goishi Yama, a sharp peak, 435m high, with many towering
es. The latter point is a cliffy headland, 41m high. crags, is conspicuous about 2 miles N of Okado Hana.
7.2Anchorage can be obtained off the N side of Funoko Shima,
in a depth of about 20m, but it is exposed NE.
7.2Mizunoka Iwa, a rock, 3.1m high, lies NE about 5.5 miles of
Okado Hana, and 3 miles E of Shodo Shima. Close E, a rock,
with a depth of 7.6m, is marked E by a lighted buoy. Nakase
Iwa, a rock, with a least depth of 1.6m, lies about 1 mile NW of
Mizunoko Iwa.
7.2Ofukube Shima, flat-topped and 57m high to the tops of the
trees, lies about 2.5 miles W of Okado Hana; an islet, 20m high
and conical, lies about 137m off the SE end of the island, to
which it is connected by a drying reef.
7.2Jizo Saki (Zizo Saki), the S extremity of Shodo Shima, lies
about 5 miles WSW of Okado Hana, and is faced with steep
cliffs; a light is shown from the headland. A hill, with two
rounded summits, is prominent N of the headland; the N sum-
mit is 302m high and the higher of the two.
7.2Umaga Hana, about 4 miles SSE of Jizo Saki, is a steep
cliffy point, marked by a light. O-gushi Saki (Okusi Saki),
about 2.5 miles farther NW, is well-wooded and 18.9m high; it
rises to an elevation of 145m, about 0.3 mile S.
7.2Goken San, 370m high, with a conspicuous rocky summit,
lies about 5.5 miles SW of Jizo Saki, and is the highest moun-
tain in the vicinity.
E Saki Light 7.2Directions.—Vessels should navigate W on a course of 248°
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154 Sector 7. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Harima Nada and Bisan Seto
and E on a course of 068° on the line of Harima Nada Fairway Harima Nada—South Side
Lighted Buoy No. 1 to Harima Nada Fairway Lighted Buoy
No. 6, and in the vicinity of Shikano Se, should not deviate 7.4 Hiketa Wan, about 10 miles W of Naruto Kaikyo, is
more than 1 mile from the center of the fairway. The buoys are open N and has sandy shores. Hiketa Ko (34°14'N.,
spaced at intervals of 5 to 5.5 miles. 134°25'E.), a small local harbor, lies in the W part of the bay.
7.2The tidal currents are weak on the recommended track, but Hiketa Hana, the W entrance point of the bay, is marked by a
vessels are set S during the flood current and N by the ebb cur- light. A lighted buoy is moored 1.25 miles NE of Hikeda Hana.
rent. Vessels eastbound between Okado Hana and Shikano Se A submerged rock and a rock, awash, lie about 0.2 mile and 0.8
should guard against being set off the track. mile E, respectively, of the point. Matsu Shima, about 2 miles
7.2At night, eastbound vessels should not enter the red sector of E of Hiketa Hana, is the outermost of several islets in the en-
E Saki Light until clear of Shikano Se. There are many fishing trance of Hiketa Wan; it is about 410m long, 37m high, with
vessels in the vicinity of Shikano Se and Awaji Shima; in par- pine trees on it. Mitsu Shima, a rocky islet, 37m high, with pine
ticular, many fishing boats cross the fairway from March to trees on it, lies about 0.4 mile WSW of Matsu Shima. Tsunen
June (0300 to 0400 and 0700 to 0900). In this vicinity it is fre- Shima, 1.9m high, lies about 320m farther WSW.
quently difficult to distinguish the lighted buoys until close to 7.4Anchorage can be taken, in 9.2 to 16.5m, in Hiketa Wan; the
them. holding ground is good where the bottom is mud. Care is need-
7.2Caution.—From October to May, seaweed cultivation facili- ed to avoid fishing nets (June to January) and seaweed cultiva-
ties are situated on Shikano Se and within 1.5 miles of the W tion grounds (October to April), which are to be found in all
coast of Awaji Shima. Lighted buoys with flashing lights are parts of the bay.
placed around the seaweed cultivation grounds.
7.2Vessels carrying dangerous cargo are required to carry emer- 7.4Kabukoshi Saki (34°15'N., 134°23'E.), about 2.5 miles NW
gency towing wires forward and aft when navigating through of Hiketa Hana, is surmounted by an isolated hill with a point-
Harima Nada. (See paragraph 6.16, Osaka Wan, for informa- ed summit. Yoji Yama, an isolated hill with a pointed summit,
tion on fire wires.) rises to an elevation of 187m about 0.8 mile SE of Kabukoshi
Saki. A reef extends about 90m NE of the point; a pointed rock
Harima Nada—East Side is visible on the reef.
7.4Futago Shima, about 0.5 mile NE of Kabukoshi Saki, con-
7.3 The NW coast of Awaji Shima, from E Saki to Ei Sa- sists of two rocky islets, each 26m high, and covered with pine
ki, about 12 miles SW, is generally cliffy. From Ei Saki to trees. There are two above-water rocks close SE of Futago Shi-
Kariko Saki, about 10.5 miles farther SW, the coast is backed ma, and the channel inshore of the islets should not be used.
by flat-topped hills except in the vicinity of the mouth of Miha- 7.4Hitotsu Shima, a rocky islet, 21m high and covered with pine
ra Kawa, about 2 miles E of Kariko Saki; the coast is bordered trees, lies about 1 mile NNW of Kabukoshi Saki; there are
by sandy beaches except for two rocky points. Maruyama Saki, some high rocks on its N side.
about 3 miles SW of Kariko Saki, has a flat summit, 24m high 7.4Sombommatsu Ko (34°15'N., 134°21'E.), a small harbor
and wooded; it is joined to the mainland by a low isthmus, and sheltered by breakwaters, lies about 1.8 miles WSW of Kabu-
appears as an island from a distance. The latter point is backed koshi Saki, in the central part of Matsubara Ura. A chimney,
by mountains, and is a good landmark in the approach to Naru- 30m high, is conspicuous near the harbor. Fish and oyster culti-
to Kaikyo. vation grounds lie up to 1 mile offshore E and W of Sombom-
7.3Sen San (34°21'N., 134°49'E.), near the center of Awaji Shi- matsu Ko.
ma, is 448m high and has a shape resembling Mount Fuji. 7.4Anchorage.—Matsubara Ura affords good anchorage during
7.3Toshima Ko is located about 5 miles SW of E Saki and is offshore winds, with good holding ground.
protected by breakwaters. A light is shown on the head of the N
breakwater. Yoko Se, with a depth of 1m, extends about 1 mile 7.5 Marukame-jima, 69m high, with Mejima, 45m high to
WSW of Toshima Ko. Anchorage, sheltered from SE winds, the tops of the trees, close S, lies about 2.3 miles NW of Som-
can be taken, in depths of 10.1 to 14.9m, sand, good holding bommatsu Ko.
ground, off Toshima Ko; caution is necessary regarding Yoko 7.5Mashino Wan (Umasino Wan) is entered between Maru-
Se and the tidal currents. Farther SW, between Toshima Ko and kame-jima and Ube Yama, about 2 miles W. The shores consist
Gunge Ko, about 6 miles SW, the bottom is steep-to outside the of sandy beaches separated by rocky headlands. A light is
10m curve, but large vessels can obtain anchorage, in about shown from a red tower at Wakimoto Ko on the W shore of the
14m, sand, fair holding ground. bay. Fish havens are situated in the bay. Ube Yama is an isolat-
7.3Myojin Misaki, about 1.5 miles SW of Ei Saki is a white ed flat-topped hill, 57m high, with a steep cliff on its E side.
cliffy point with a dense growth of trees in its upper part; it is Dangerous rocks, with a rock 1.9m high near the outer end, ex-
joined to Awaji Shima by a narrow isthmus and appears as an tend about 0.5 mile NE of the W entrance point of the bay. Na-
islet. ko Shima, 32m high, lies about 0.3 mile N of Ube Yama. Kinu-
7.3Anchorage, sheltered from E to S winds, can be taken off the jima, an islet, 32m high, lies about 0.3 mile offshore in the E
mouth of Mihara Kawa (34°20'N., 134°44'E.), in depths of part of the bay. Reefs and rocks lie between the islet, the shore
12.8 to 14.6m, mud. S, and Mejima. Anchorage can be obtained, in about 9.2m,
7.3Naruto Kaikyo (34°14'N., 134°39'E.) is described in para- about 0.3 mile W of Kinu-jima, or in greater depths N of the is-
graph 6.11. let, with a mud bottom.
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Akashi Ko Breakwater Lights
7.5Tsuda Wan (Tuda Wan) (34°18'N., 134°15'E.) is entered be- fic of large vessels in and out of the above ports, but there is a
tween Nako Shima and Taka Shima, nearly 2 miles N. The lat- very large amount of small vessel traffic navigating E and W in
ter islet is 43m high and round-topped; Okino Sowai, a rock the Naikai.
awash and steep-to, lies about 0.3 mile ENE of Taka Shima. 7.6The route through the area is indicated by Harima Nada
Baku Iwa, a pointed rock, 5.8m high, lies about 0.3 mile NW North Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 3 (34°33'N., 134°08'E.)
of Taka Shima. A submarine wave recorder, connected to the through Harima Nada Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 10 (34°38'N.,
shore by a submarine cable, is situated in the middle part of 134°49'E.). There is a depth of about 11m in the E part of Hari-
Tsuda Wan. ma Nada North Fairway.
7.5Tsuda Ko, a local harbor, lies at the head of the bay. A light 7.6Caution.—Caution is necessary from October to May due to
is shown from a red tower. Ametaki Yama rises to an elevation seaweed cultivation equipment, marked by lighted buoys, off
of 254m, about 0.8 mile SW of Tsudo Ko. the coast between Akashi Ko (34°38'N., 135°00'E.) and Ako
7.5Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be obtained by large ves- Ko (34°43'N., 134°23'E.), except in the harbor entrance chan-
sels in Tsuda Wan, in a depth of 11.5m, with Nako Shima bear- nels and in the vicinity of Ieshima Gunto and Shikano Se.
ing 160° and Ametaki Yama bearing 230°. Small vessels There are also many net and line fishing vessels in the vicinity
anchor nearer the head of the bay according to draft. Winds be- of Harima Nada North Fairway, particularly E of Kami Shima
tween the NNE and ESE send a heavy sea into the bay. There and N of Tanga Shima. It is also necessary to avoid the shoals
are seaweed cultivation grounds from October to April within in the W entrance to Akashi Kaikyo and the dangerous rocks,
1.5 miles of the shore of the bay. Kami-Shizumo and Shimo-Shizumo (34°42'N., 134°30'E.), N
7.5Toraga Hana (34°20'N., 134°16'E.), about 0.8 mile NNW of of Ieshima Gunto.
Naka Shima, is a steep cliffy point; it rises to Toraga Mine,
307m high, about 1 mile SW. Umaga Hana lies about 1.3 miles Akashi Kaikyo to Himeji Ko
NW of Toraga Hana.
7.5Oda Wan is entered between Umaga Hana and O-gushi Saki, 7.7 The N part of Harima Nada, from Akashi Kaikyo to
about 2.3 miles WNW. The bay is free of dangers except for Himeji Ko (34°46'N., 134°38'E.), is bordered by a succession
Ikanago Se, a rock with a depth of 10.1m, about 0.8 mile E of of industrial areas. The coast is a low plain. The chimneys of
O-gushi Saki. Oda Wan affords safe anchorage in adequate the steel works and generator stations at Higashi-Harima Ko
depths, except during N winds. Several fish havens exist within and Himeji Ko are conspicuous landmarks. The area in the vi-
0.3 mile of the W shore of the bay. cinity of Kiba (34°46'N., 134°44'E.), close E of Himeji Ko, is
the only place where the mountains approach the coast.
Harima Nada—North Side A bank, with depths of less than 10.1m, extends to about 5
7.7
miles WSW of Akashi Ko. Kantama, with a least depth of

7.6 In the N part of Harima Nada are the important ports 4.9m, lies near the W end of the bank. A lighted buoy is
of Higashi-Harima Ko, Himeji Ko, and Aioi Ko. There is traf- moored S of Kantama. Takakura Se, about 1.5 miles SW of
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Kantame, has a least depth of 7.8m and is marked E by a light- A group of chimneys of a steelworks are conspicuous on the
7.8
ed buoy. Matsuo and Shikano Se, farther SW, were previously W side of the harbor at Befu Chiku; the highest two are 174m
described in paragraph 7.1. high. Two tanks, each 35m high and painted light green, are sit-
In the vicinity of Harima Nada North Fairway Lighted Buoy
7.7 uated near the base of W breakwater at Befu Chiku.
No. 10, where there are depths of 11.6 to 17m, a sand wave ex- Two chimneys, 125m and 105m high and painted red and
7.8
tending about 3 miles E-W and 2 miles N-S was reported. white, are situated about 0.3 mile N of Takasago W breakwater.
Two chimneys at Iho Chiku, on the right bank of Arai Kawa,
7.8
Higashi-Harima Ko (34°42'N., 134°50'E.) are 123m and 112m high, and painted red and white. The chim-
ney of a generating plant, close W, is 182m high and also paint-
World Port Index No. 61568 ed red and white.
An overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance of 58m,
7.8
7.8 Higashi-Harima Ko, in the NE part of Harima Nada, spans Arai Kawa close within its mouth.
lies about 6 miles WNW of Akashi Ko, and is a major port con- Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Inland sea pilots are
7.8
sisting of the former harbors of Futami Ko, Befu Ko, Taka-sa- available at Wadi-Misaki (off Kobe), and the harbor pilot is
go Ko, and Iho Ko. The cities of Kakogawa (34°42'N., available at the anchorage from sunrise to sunset. An inland sea
134°55'E.) (World Port Index No. 61573) and Takasago are de- pilot is compulsory for vessels over 10,000 gt; a harbor pilot is
veloping into industrial areas, with berthing facilities for large not compulsory.
vessels. Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 50m of ves-
7.8
7.8The harbor, from SE to NW, consists of Futami Chiku (Huta- sels loaded with LPG, which are berthed at the LPG jetties at
mi), Befu Chiku (Behu), Takasago Chiku, and Iho Chiku. A Befu Chiku and Iho Chiku.
dredged passage leads into Befu Chiku. Kako Kawa discharges
into the harbor, E of Takasago. Himeji Ko (34°45'N., 134°38'E.)
7.8Winds—Weather.—The most frequent winds are NE in
spring and summer. South winds are most frequent in summer; World Port Index No. 61567
W winds are most frequent in winter.
7.8Tides—Currents.—The diurnal inequalities are large at 7.9 Himeji Ko (Himezi Ko) lies close W of Higashi-Hari-
Takasago, and a single tide per day is frequently observed. The ma Ko, in the N part of Harima Nada. The harbor is divided,
mean tidal rise at springs is 1.2m. from E to W, into Higashi Ku (Higasi Ku), Shikama Ku (Sika-
7.8In the vicinity of the dredged passage, the flood tidal current ma Ku), Hirohata Ku, Aboshi Ku (Abosi Ku), and Nishi Ku.
flows NW with a velocity of about 1 knot, and the ebb tidal East Passage (Higashi Passage) entrance (34°45'N., 134°41'E.)
current flows SE with a velocity of about 1.8 knots. leads into Higashi Ku; Hirohata Passage entrance (34°44'N.,
7.8Depths—Limitations.—The passage leading into Befu Chi- 134°37'E.) leads into Hirohata Ku.
ku is 400m wide and dredged to 17m. Dredged depths of 17m 7.9The city of Himeji is the central city for commerce and in-
extend farther NNE into the harbor to the middle part of East dustry in the Harima Plain. In the coastal area of the harbor
Wharf, which lies on the W side of the harbor. A berth, in the there are large factories, steelworks, and generating stations.
middle part of East Quay, can accommodate vessels up to 7.9Winds—Weather.—At Himeji Ko, the wind is mostly NE
160,000 dwt, in a depth of 17m. in the spring and autumn, S in the summer, and W in the win-
7.8The LPG Jetty, on the inner side of West Breakwater at Befu ter.
Chiku, has depths of 14 to 17m alongside, and can accommo- 7.9The directions of the harbormaster must be followed during
date vessels up to 70,000 dwt. the time of a typhoon. In Hirohato Ku, if there is a strong possi-
7.8Shoals, with depths of 4.8m and 3.6m, lie about 0.2 mile bility that a typhoon will approach, and strong SE winds will
SSW and 410m SSE, respectively, of the head of East Break- blow, large vessels berthed at Central Wharf should leave the
water at Befu Chiku. harbor.
7.8West Wharf, inside the breakwater on the left bank of the 7.9Tides—Currents.—The diurnal inequalities of the tide are
mouth of Kako Kawa, can accommodate vessels up to 35,000 large at Hirohata, and a single tide per day is frequently ob-
dwt at Berth W5, at its S end. Berth W6, close SE of West served. The mean tidal rise at springs is 1.2m and at HHW is
Wharf, can accommodate vessels up to 55,000 dwt, in a depths 1.5m.
of 12m. 7.9Between the entrance to Hirohata Passage and the harbor en-
7.8The reclaimed land on the right bank of Arai Kawa, close W trance the flood tidal current generally sets W and the ebb cur-
of Takasago, has a berth on its E side with a depth of 7m along- rent E, but they are both weak. In the anchorage at Hirohata
side. A dolphin berth, with a depth of 8m alongside, lies on the Ku, there is no tidal current.
W side of the reclaimed land. To the W of this berth, a break- 7.9Depths—Limitations.—Higashi Ku Passage is dredged to a
water extends SSW from the shore. A light is shown from its depth of 14m. An LNG jetty, on the inner side of E breakwater,
head. has dredged depths of 14m alongside and in its approach.
7.8Aspect.—A factory, with a pale green roof, is conspicuous 7.9An offshore pipeline berth, consisting of a lighted mooring buoy
about 0.3 mile ENE of the base of E breakwater at Befu Chiku. painted in red and white stripes, is moored in depths of 20.5m,
Three cranes are conspicuous at the base of the same breakwa- about 3 miles SSW of Higashi Ku harbor entrance; it can accom-
ter. modate vessels up to 258,000 dwt. A submarine pipeline runs N
7.8Lights, in line bearing 022.3°, lead to the inner end of the from this berth to the mouth of Ichi Kawa (Iti Kawa).
harbor. 7.9In Section I, a dolphin berth, on the W side of the inner har-
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bor, has depths of 12.2 to 12.5m alongside. 7.9Six quays are located in Shikama Ko, as follows
7.9A channel, dredged to 12m, leads into Shikama Ku. Berths 3 1. Nakashima Quay L—With a length of 740m and
to 6 on Shikama Quay, located on the W side of Section I, have depths alongside of 7.6 to 12.5m.
depths of 10.0m alongside. Berths 7 through 9 have depths of 2. Nakashima Public Quay M—With a length of 390m
12m alongside. and depths alongside of 5.6 to 7.7m.
7.9Aboshi Breakwater lies on the W side of the E entrance 3. Shikama Quay N—With a length of 1,600m and
channel and extends from the NE corner of reclaimed land. depths alongside of 3 to 12m.
The channel has a least depth of 7.5m in it. A light is shown on 4. Senbakawa Quay O—With a length of 1,400m and
the head of the breakwater. depths alongside of 5.1 to 8m.
7.9Sector I of Nishi Ku is for timber only. A wharf, available for 5. Irifune Quay P—With a length of 200m and depths
vessels of 9.2m draft, lies N of East Breakwater. There are also alongside of 5.2 to 5.6m.
mooring buoys for vessels of similar draft in the mouth of the 6. Yumesakisawa Quay Q—With a length of 560m and
river. depths alongside of 6.1 to 6.5m.
7.9East Passage, Hirohata Passage, and the dredged channel in- 7.9Higashi Ku.—On the E side of the inner harbor, in the vicin-
to Shikama Ku are marked by lighted buoys. ity of the generating station, are two chimneys, 203m and 80m
7.9Five basins with and their corresponding berths are de- high.
scribed below 7.9The three-stack composite chimney of an oil refinery lies at
7.9Nishi Ku.—Two quays are located within Nishi Ku, as fol- the N end of the inner harbor; it is 127m high, painted red and
lows: white, and is a good mark when proceeding to the inner end of
1. Seibu Quay South A—With a length of about 185m Section I.
and a depth alongside of 10m. 7.9A group of oil tanks, all painted white, lies on the W side of
2. Seibu Quay South B—With a length of about 130m the inner harbor.
and a depth alongside of 7.5m. 7.9Himeji Port Office, a white six-story building, is conspicu-
7.9Aboshi Ku.—A factory chimney, 92m high, painted red and ous at the N end of the interior of the harbor.
white, lies about 0.8 mile NNW of the head of Aboshi Break- 7.9Two cranes, painted red, are situated on Raw Materials
water. A restricted area, marked by lighted buoys and into Wharf, W of the entrance to Section I.
which entry is prohibited, extends S of the W end of the re- 7.9Two quays are located in Higashi Ku, as follows:
claimed land shown on the chart. A signal station stands in 1. Himeji LNG Dolphin Berth R—Can accommodate
Section 1 of Aboshi Ku. vessels as large as 125,000 dwt.
7.9Three quays are located in Aboshi Ku, as follows: 2. Idemitsu Oil Refinery Berth S—Has six numbered
1. Nihon Chemical Dolphin Berth C—Comprised of dolphin berths and jetties. Vessels as large as 50,000 dwt can
four separate dolphin berths with depths alongside of 5m. be accommodated. An LPG berth in this basin can handle
2. Nishihama Chemical Dolphin Quay D—A single vessels up to 3,000 dwt and has an alongside depthsof 7.1m.
dolphin berth with a depth alongside of 6m.
3. Kibi Quay E—Three berths with depths alongside of 7.9Aspect.—The lighted mooring buoy of the offshore pipeline
3 to 8m. berth (34°43'N., 134°40'E.), previously described above, lies
7.9Hirohata Ku.—Two pairs of range lights, in line bearing about 3 miles SSW of Higashi Ku harbor entrance.
016° and 000°, respectively, lead into the harbor. The channel 7.9Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but is recommended.
is dredged to 17m and the lights may be difficult to distinguish Pilots are provided from Seto Naikai (Inland Sea) Pilots Moji
in daytime. for vessels approaching from the W, replacing Kanmon Kaikyo
7.9Seven quays are located in Hiruhata Ku, as follows: Pilots, or entering from the S through Bungo Suido. For vessels
1. Tsuruta Quay F—With a length of 350m and depths proceeding from Kobe, pilots will be provided from there, and
alongside of 8.9 to 9.7m. if from the S and E through Kii Suido, then pilots will be pro-
2. Central Quay G—With a length of 315m and depths vided from Osaka Wan.
alongside of 10.2 to 13.7m. 7.9Pilots for vessels bound for Seto Naikai board 4.5 miles SE
3. Kamoda Quay H—With a length of 720m and of Seki Saki Light in position 33°16'00.6''N, 131°54'08.4''E,
depths alongside of 7 to 7.8m. and very large vessels 10 miles distant bearing 100° from the
4. Yumesaki Quay I—With a length of 280m and light. In bad weather vessels embarking a pilot should proceed
depths alongside of 3.9 to 7.6m. to calmer waters S of Tsuta Shima in position 33°14'15.0''N,
5. Higashihama Export Quay J—With a length of 131°53'39.6''E.
350m and depths alongside of 7.3 to 11.6m. 7.9 Pilots should be ordered from Moji or Kobe at least 24 hours
6. Raw Materials Quay K—With a length of 300m and before entering the Inland Sea, then again 6 hours in advance,
a depth alongside of 17m. with both messages including the following information:
7. Hirohata Quay K1—with an unknown length and a 1. ETA and name of pilot station needed.
depth alongside of 14m. 2. Destination
7.9Shikama Ku.—The three-stack composite chimney of a 3. Speed
power station lies on the E side of the harbor interior; it is 4. Draft
150m high and painted red and white. Farther N, are two tow- 5. Cargo
ers, 99m high, painted red and white, and supporting overhead 6. Length
cables. 7. Any other relevant information
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Kurakake Shima Light
7.9Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch of essary to avoid Kami-Shizumo and Shimo-Shizumo
VHF channel 16 when within range of Shimonoseki, Oita, or (34°42'N., 134°30'E.), N of the islands.
Kobe Port Radio Stations. Numerous fish havens are situated between and around the
7.10
7.9Contact Information.—The Himeji Ko Port Authority can islands in this group.

be contacted, as follows: Harima Nada North Fairway passes N of Ieshima Gunto, but
7.10
1. Telephone: 81-792-3623536 passes S of Kami Shima, the E islet. Large vessels navigating
2. Facsimile 81-792-3624280 to and from Himeji Ko and Aioi Ko also go between Ieshima
3. E-mail [email protected] Gunto and Shodo Shima.
7.9There is a signal station on the W side of the harbor entrance Kami Shima (34°41'N., 134°43'E.), the E islet of the group,
7.10
of Hirohata Ku. Vessels should retain onboard the most recent lies about 4 miles SSE of the entrance to Higashi Ku (Himeji
edition of Japan Maritime Safety Laws and Regulations, ob- Ko). It is a round-topped islet, 46m high, and marked by a light
tainable through the Japanese Coast Guard. This publication near its summit. The islet should not be approached too closely,
should be kept as a reference for signal station communiques as drying and submerged rocks lie up to about 410m N and S of
and their meanings, appropriate answering signals, and other the islet. A rock, with a depth of 11.9m, lies about 0.5 mile
local or specific regulations. SSW of the islet.
7.9Anchorage.—Deep-draft vessels, waiting for the tide, may Kurakake Shima, about 3.5 miles W of Kami Shima, has two
7.10
take temporary anchorage close SE of the entrances to the pas- summits. The E summit is 64m high; a light is shown from the
sages and the dredged channel. W summit. A rock, 4.9m high, lies close to the SE end of the
7.9Caution.—With strong W winds of the winter monsoon, a islet, and a rock, 8.8m high, with a rock awash close W, lies
vessel may be set markedly E when the ebb current is E in the close to the NW end of the islet. A dangerous wreck, the chart-
vicinity of the breakwater entrance at Hirohata Ku. Caution is ed position of which is approximate, lies almost 0.5 mile S of
necessary when the bow of the vessel passes inside the break- Kurakake Shima.
waters; the stern of the vessel may be set to the right, and a Futon Shima, nearly 1.5 miles WSW of Kurakake Shima, is
7.10
dangerous situation may arise as the bow of the vessel swings 44m high; a rocky islet, 18.9m high, lies about 0.1 mile S of the
to the left. SW end of the islet, to which it is connected by a drying bank.
7.9Care should be taken to avoid a danger area caused by an In- Oikari, a rock, 1m high, with a submerged rock close E, lies
7.10
take in Hirohata Ku,. The danger area is bounded by lines join- about 0.4 mile SSW of the above-mentioned 18.9m islet. A
ing the following positions: lighted buoy is moored close NW of Oikari.
a. 34°47'1.5''N, 134°37'44.3''E. (shore)
b. 34°47'0.9''N, 134°37'44.3''E. 7.11 Tanga Shima (Tanka-jima) (34°40'N., 134°35'E.),
c. 34°47'0.9''N, 134°37'42.3''E. about 1 mile WSW of Futon Shima, is the E of the four large
d. 34°47'1.5''N, 134°37'42.3''E. islands. The island has two summits; the W summit is 220m
high and marked by a light on its S side. Many white scars
Ieshima Shoto mark the coast where stone has been quarried.
Koikari, a rock, which dries 0.8m, lies about 0.2 mile E of
7.11
7.10 Ieshima Shoto (Ieshima Gunto) (34°40'N., Tanka-jima. Uwa Shima, two islets close together, lies about
134°35'E.), in the N part of Harima Nada, consists of four large 0.3 mile N of the N extremity of Tanka-jima; the NW islet is
islands and more than ten small islands and islets. There are 33m high. Ka Shima, about 0.5 mile SE of the S extremity of
many dangerous rocks in the area, and care is particularly nec- Tanka-jima, consists of three islets joined by a sandy beach; the
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SE islet is 56m high. A reef, with a pointed rock, 3.4m high, at

its outer end, extends about 0.2 mile E of the N islet.
Ie Shima, nearly 1 mile W of Tanka-jima, is the principal is-
7.11
land of the group; the summit of the island, in its SE part, at-
tains an elevation of 134m. A light is shown from the N end of
the island.
Ieshima Ko, which is protected by breakwaters that extend
7.11
from both sides of the middle of the inlet and shows a light
from each breakwater head, lies in a bay on the NE side of Ie
Shima. Several dangerous wrecks lie in the NE approaches to
Ieshima Ko.
Anchorage, sheltered from all but NE winds, can be taken by
7.11
small vessels outside the breakwaters, in depths of 18.3 to 22m.
7.12 Kami-Shizumo (34°42'N., 134°30'E.), a rock with a

depth of 1.4m, lies about 1.3 miles NNW of the NW extremity
of Ie Shima. Shimo-Shizumo, a rock with a depth of 4.6m, lies
close WSW of Kami-Shizumo. A lighted buoy is moored NE
of Kami-Shizumo, and another lighted buoy is moored SW of
Shimo-Shizumo.
Nishi Shima (Nisi Shima), about 1 mile WSW of Ie Shima,
7.12
has many white cliffs on its coasts. Its summit, 276m high, lies
in the SW part of the island; a pyramidal rock is conspicuous Inge-jima Light
about 0.4 mile N of the summit.
Boze Shima (Bose Shima), 104m high in its W part, is con-
7.12 Matsu Shima, 88m high to the tops of the trees, lies about 2.5
7.13
nected to the SE extremity of Nishi Shima by a drying bank. A miles SSE of the SW extremity of Nishi Shima. Odono Se, a
light is shown from the shoals close off the E side of Boze Shi- rock with a depth of 1.2m, lies about 0.4 mile ENE of Matsu
ma. There is a small harbor, protected by a breakwater, on the Shima; Dekisono Se, a rock, with a depth of 1.2m, lies about
E side of the island. 0.4 mile WSW of Matsu Shima.
Yano Shima, 38m high, lies midway between the N end of
7.12 Mitsugashira Shima, 46m high, lies about 0.8 mile W of the
7.13
Boze Shima and the SW end of Ie Shima. A drying rock lies SW end of Matsu Shima. A chain of islets, rocks, and dangers
close E of Yano Shima; a dangerous rock lies midway between extends about 1 mile NNE of Mitsugashira Shima to Katsura
Yano Shima and the S end of Ie Shima. A drying reef, with a Shima, 40m high. It is not advisable to pass between the islets.
11.9m high rock and a submerged rock near its outer end, ex-
tends about 0.3 mile SW of Yano Shima. Himeji Ko to Ako Ko
Kuro Shima, 80m high, and another islet lie about 0.8 mile
7.12
and 1.3 miles, respectively, S of Yano Shima. A rock, with a 7.14 Noboriiwa Yama (34°46'N., 134°33'E.), 145m high,
depth of 6.9m, lies midway between Kuro Shima and the S part sparsely covered with pine trees, and with a large rock on its
of Boze Shima. summit, is conspicuous about 1.5 miles NW of the head of the
Taka Shima, 107m high, lies nearly 0.5 mile S of the SE ex-
7.12 W breakwater at Nishi Ku of Himeji Ko.
tremity of Nishi Shima, with foul water between. Taka Shima Murotsu Wan, about 2.5 miles farther W, is free of dangerous
7.14
(34°38'N., 134°32'E.) 31m high, is a small islet of the same rocks and provides anchorage for vessels up to 500 gt, shel-
name as the island 1.5 miles W of it. tered from winds other than from the SW.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in 16 to 20m, be-
7.12 Murotsu Gyoko, protected by a breakwater, lies within 1.5
7.14
tween the E coast of Nishi Shima and the NW coast of Boze miles S of the entrance to Murotsu Wan. A light is shown on
Shima. Care must be taken to avoid Uchi-Shizumo, a rock, the head of the breakwater. A fish haven exists 0.2 mile S of the
with a depth of 1.4m, about 0.5 mile W of the N extremity of light.
Boze Shima. Care is also necessary due to fish cultivation facil-
ities between Uchi-Shizumo and the E coast of Nishi Shima, Kanega Saki (34°45'N., 134°29'E.) separates Murotsu Wan
7.14
and in the inner parts of the anchorage. from Aioi Ko, close W. Kimi Shima, 31m high to the tops of
Temporary anchorage can be taken, in 14.9 to 19.8m, in the
7.12 the trees, lies about 0.2 mile S of Kanega Saki.
bays on the N and S sides of Nishi Shima with local knowl- Okino-Karani Shima, about 1.3 miles SE of Kanega Saki, is
7.14
edge. A rock, with a depth of 7.2m, lies on the E side of the en- thickly covered with pines, and 38m high to the tops of the
trance to the S bay. trees. Depths of less than 4.9m extend about 0.1 mile S of the
islet, and an islet close NE is joined to it by a reef.
7.13 Inge-jima (Inge Shima) (34°39'N., 134°26'E.), about Jino-Karani Shima, about 0.5 mile NE of Okino-Karani Shi-
7.14
1 mile W of Nishi Shima, has its 76m high summit near its SW ma, is 40m high to the tops of the trees. Two rocks, one drying
end. A light is shown near the middle of the island. A chain of 0.8m and the other with a depth of 0.4m, lie about 0.2 mile NE
islets and rocks extends about 1.7 miles SSW of Inge-jima to and ENE, respectively, of Jino-Karani Shima.
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Aioi Ko (34°46'N., 134°28'E.) 0.9m high and marked by a light, lies about 0.2 mile S of the
headland.
World Port Index No. 61570 Toriage Shima, 17.1m high, and sparsely covered with pine
7.16
trees, lies about 1.3 miles WSW of Mi Saki. It lies close off the
7.15 Aioi Ko, protected by a detached breakwater, is en- mouth of Chigusa Kawa; extensive salt pans lie E of the river
tered between Kanega Saki and Kama Saki, about 1 mile W. mouth.
Kazura Shima, marked by a light, lies about 0.5 mile WSW of
Kimi Shima, in the middle of the entrance to Aioi Ko. Ako Ko
It was reported that shoaling had occurred in an area 0.6 mile
N of Kanega Saki; depths of 4m have been recorded. 7.17 Ako Ko (34°44'N., 134°22'E.) lies in the mouth of Ot-
The entire W side of the harbor is occupied by a shipyard, su Kawa, about 1.5 miles NNW of Toriage Shima. The harbor
with a number of drydocks and facilities for constructing ves- limit extends from Toriage Shima to Tuna Saki, at the W en-
sels of up to 477,000 dwt. trance to Otsu Kawa. A dredged channel and range lights lead
The city of Aioi lies at the head of the harbor. into the harbor, which is being developed into an industrial har-
Winds—Weather.—Mountains border three sides of the
7.15 bor.
harbor. The interior of the harbor is calm, even in the W to Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel (34°43'N.,
7.17
WNW storms of winter. 134°22'E.) is about 500m wide and dredged to 7.3 to 7.9m.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is 1.5m at springs, and
7.15 The cement wharf, in the vicinity of the front range light, has
7.17
1.3m at neaps. depths of 4.5 to 8.2m alongside. A dolphin berth, close SE of

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor has general depths of 6
7.15 the cement wharf, has a depth of 7.5m alongside.
to 7.9m. Aspect.—Range lights, in line bearing 000°, lead into the
7.17
The private wharves of the shipbuilding yard occupying the

7.15 harbor through the dredged channel, which is marked by light-
entire W side of the harbor, and have depths of 6 to 7m along- ed buoys.
side. A chimney, 100m high, lies on the E side of the mouth of Ot-
7.17
The largest drydock on the W side of the harbor is 340m

7.15 su Kawa, between the range lights; the range lights may be dif-
long, 56m wide, with a depth of 8m, and has a 150,000 dwt ca- ficult to see. Two chimneys, each 78m high, are conspicuous
pacity. about 0.3 mile farther N.
Kasamatu Iwa, a rock, 3m high, lies close off the E shore,
7.15 A cliff on the S side of the 145m hill, about 1 mile W of Tu-
7.17
about 0.8 mile NNW of Kanega Saki. Kabe Shima, a rock, na Saki, is a good landmark for distinguishing the harbor from
2.1m high, lies about 0.2 mile offshore, about 0.8 mile farther a distance.
N; a depth of 4.5m lies about 150m S of Kabe Shima. Caution.—There are fixed fishing nets and seaweed cultiva-
7.17
Aspect.—A three-story building on the summit of a hill on

7.15 tion grounds on both sides of the entrance channel from Sep-
the E side of the harbor entrance is conspicuous from a dis- tember to April.
tance.
Lights, in line bearing 350.5°, lead into the harbor; the lights
7.15
Ako Ko to Ushimado Ko
are shown from hills behind the shipyard at the head of the har- 7.18 Kakui Shima (34°43'N., 134°19'E.), about 2 miles
bor. A white radio tower stands on the summit of a 181m hill, SW of Ako Ko, has a conspicuous rounded summit, 219m
about 0.3 mile W of the range lights. high, and is marked by a light at its SE end. Several fish havens
Pilotage.—For information, see paragraph 7.9. Pilots are
7.15 exist in the bight on the S side of the island. Tsura Shima, 37m
available from sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset. The local high and treeless, lies about 1 mile S of the summit of Kakui
port authority can be reached by telephone (81-791-582232) Shima; a rock, 12.8m high, lies off its S end. Otabu Shima,
during the daytime. 41m high, lies about 1 mile SW of Tsura Shima. There is a
small harbor, protected by a detached breakwater, on the N side
7.16 Sakoshi Wan (34°45'N., 134°27'E.) lies close W of of the island. A light is shown from the W head of the breakwa-
Aioi Ko and is open S. Sakoshi Ko, a local port, lies in the NW ter. Kashiri Shima, 58m high, lies about 0.5 mile NNW of
part of the bay and is sheltered E by Iki Shima, which is dense- Otabu Shima.
ly wooded and 60m high to the tops of the trees. A second har- Anchorage can be taken by small vessels, in 6 to 7m, mud, S
7.18
bor, protected by a breakwater, has a quay and jetty and lies 0.4 of Kakui Shima, between the above-mentioned islands. Care
mile NE of Iki Shima. Fish havens lie within 0.3 mile SW of must be taken to avoid Komeishi, a group of rocks, one of
Kama Shima. Nabe Shima, 29m high and sparsely covered which dries 2m, lying about 300m E of Kashira Shima. Care is
with pine trees, lies in the NE part of the bay. A light is shown needed to avoid several submarine cables and pipelines laid be-
from the head of a breakwater extending from the E side of the tween these islands.
island. There is also a bridge, with a vertical clearance of 23m,
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Anchorage.—The bay has depths of 4.9 to 5.8m, mud, and

7.16 which connects Kashira Shima to Kakui Shima.
anchorage can be taken as convenient. Sakoshi Ko has depths Naga Shima, about 0.8 mile W of Otabu Shima, has many
7.18
of 4 to 5m and is a safe roadstead for small vessels. summits about 100m high, and is covered with pine trees; a
Mi Saki (34°44'N., 134°25'E.), 68m high, lies about 3 miles
7.16 low isthmus is in its center. It is almost joined to the mainland
WSW of Kazura Shima. A light is shown from, and a shrine is W by a channel, which is crossed by a bridge with a vertical
situated on, the summit of the headland. There are many hotels clearance of 13m. Ohira Yama, 262m high, is conspicuous
in the area; their lights are visible from a distance. A rock, about 2.8 miles WNW of the E extremity of Naga Shima. Ta-
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makazura Yama, about 1.8 miles farther WSW, is a sharp Shodo Shima
wooded peak, 267m high.
The approach to the small local harbors of Katagami Ko and
7.18 7.21 Shodo Shima (Syodo Shima) (34°30'N., 134°16'E.),
Hinase Ko lies between Otabu Shima and Naga Shima. The on the W side of Harima Nada, rises to an elevation of 817m at
many narrow channels between the above-described islands Hoshigajo Yama (Hosigazyo), in the E part of the island. A
and the mainland are available to small vessels with local 777m peak is located about 1.5 miles W of Hoshigajo Yama; a
knowledge. wooded ridge extends from this peak to Jizo Saki (Zizo Saki),
the S extremity of the island. Taima Zan (34°29'N.,
7.19 Ki Shima (34°40'N., 134°13'E.), 24m high, is located 134°14'E.), a steep cliffy plateau, 427m high, in the W part of
about 0.5 mile SW of Naga Shima. Takatsubo Yama, about 1.5 the island, slopes S to Ikada Wan.
miles farther WSW, is 143m high and surmounted by a pine Okado Hana, the SE extremity of Shodo Shima, and the off-
7.21
woods conspicuous from a distance. lying dangers off the E side of the island were previously de-
Kinkai Wan is entered S of Takatsubo Yama; the major part
7.19 scribed in paragraph 7.2.
of the bay is being reclaimed. Fukuda Wan (34°33'N., 134°22'E.), at the NE end of Shodo
7.21
Bangaishi Hana, the S entrance point of Kinkai Wan, is locat-

7.19 Shima, is sheltered from all but E winds. The bay is entered be-
ed about 1.3 miles S of Takatsubo Yama. Kami Ikada, a rock, tween Kanega Saki (Kanaga Saki), 105m high and Ko-jima,
3.6m high and marked by a light, lies nearly 1 mile E of Bangai- about 1 mile S. The latter islet is 44m high, and joined to the
shi Hana; a rock, which dries 0.5m, lies about 0.1 mile NE of mainland at its W end. O Iso, a rock, marked by a light, lies
Kami Ikada. Nezu Shima, an islet, 35m high, is conspicuous about 1 mile ESE of Kanega Saki. Hinde Iwa, which dries
about 0.3 mile WNW of Kami Ikada. Shimo Ikada, a rock, 3.1m 0.6m, lies about 0.7 mile E of Ko-jima and is marked SE by a
high, lies about 0.6 mile SW of Kami Ikada; a rock, with a depth lighted buoy. Manaita Iwa, a rock, with a depth of 2m, lies
of 0.3m, lies close NW of Shimo Ikada. about 0.4 mile NE of Hinde Iwa. The fishing port of Fukuda
Mae Shima (34°36'N., 134°11'E.) lies with its E extremity
7.19 lies at the head of the bay.
about 1.3 miles S of Kami Ikada; the summit of the island, in Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken by vessels with local
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its E part, is 137m high and thickly covered with pine trees. A knowledge in Fukuda Wan. The major part of the bay has
light is shown on the N extremity of the W end of Mae Shima. depths of 14.6 to 29.2m. There are seaweed cultivation grounds
Ao Shima, 31m high and treeless, lies about 0.4 mile SE of
7.19 within 410m of the shore on the N side of the bay from Octo-
the E end of Mae Shima. Ki Shima, about 0.5 mile SW of Ao ber to April, and fish cultivation grounds within 400m of the S
Shima, has two summits with pine trees; the W summit is 67m shore from April to January.
high. A light is shown from the SE extremity of the island. Two
rocks, which dry 1.5 and 1.1m high, lie about midway between 7.22 Obe Wan, an open bight on the N coast of Shodo Shi-
Mae Shima, Ao Shima and Ki Shima. ma, lies between Myoken Saki (34°33'N., 134°16'E.), a steep-
Kuro Shima (34°36'N., 134°10'E.), 33m high, with pine
7.19 to wooded point, 103m high, and a point about 2 miles E. Obe
trees near its summit, lies close SW of Mae Shima, in the S ap- Ko, a local port, lies at the head of Obe Wan.
proach to Ushimado Ko. It is the E of three islets lying on a O Shima, 29m high, lies about 0.8 mile ENE of Myoken Sa-
7.22
drying bank. The group lies on a mud bank, with depths of less ki, and is the outermost of a group of rocks connected by
than 4.9m, extending about 0.5 mile W of the W islet. A chan- shoals. A rock, with a depth of 1.7m, and marked close NE by
nel, about 0.3 mile wide lies between the W edge of the bank a lighted buoy, lies about 0.5 mile E of O Shima, with above
and Yomogi Saki, the SW entrance point of Ushimado Ko. A and below-water rocks in between. Ko Shima, 35m high, lies
light is shown from Yomogi Saki. about 0.8 mile ESE of O Shima, and about 0.2 mile offshore.
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be taken, in 5 to
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7.20 Ushimado Ko (Usimado Ko) (34°37'N., 134°10'E.), a 7m, midway between O Shima and Ko Shima, by small vessels
small local port, is divided into an E area and a W area by Ush- with local knowledge.
imado Seto, a narrow passage between the NW end of Mae Kabura Saki, at the W end of the N coast of Shodo Shima, is
7.22
Shima and the mainland. The passage is about 0.1 mile wide, 22.2m high to the tops of the trees. A reef, with depths of less
and is not only restricted by rocks, with depths of less than than 10.1m, extends about 685m N from a position about 0.2
4.9m, extending from both sides, but there are tidal currents of mile E of the point; a rock, with a depth of 2.4m, lies in the N
over 2 knots. An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of part of the reef. Chiburi Shima, 32m high and marked by a
about 30m, crosses the narrows. A light is shown from the N light at its NE end, lies about 0.5 mile W of Kabura Saki; rocks
extremity of the W end of Mae Shima; the E limit of the harbor lie within 0.1 mile N of the NE extremity, and within 0.2 mile
extends N from this extremity. off the SW side of Chiburi Shima. Kazura Shima, 59m high,
There is a least depth of 5.2m in the S approach to the an-
7.20 lies about 0.5 mile SW of Chiburi Shima.
chorage, between mud banks, with depths of less than 2m and Caution.—It is inadvisable to go between Chiburi Shima,
7.22
with a dense growth of seaweed, extending from the N and S Kazura Shima, and Shodo Shima.
sides of the W harbor area.
The E approach to Ushimado Ko, N of Mae Shima, has
7.20 7.23 Sakate Ko (34°27'N., 134°19'E.) is located at the NE
depths of less than 4.9m. end of Sakate Wan, which is entered between Okado Hana, the
Anchorage, with local knowledge, can be taken, in 14.6 to
7.20 SE end of Shodo Shima, and Shioya Hana (Sioya Hana), about
15.9m, with the W end of Mae Shima bearing 164°, distant 2.8 miles WNW. Ko Shima, 49m high and surmounted by a
about 0.4 mile. beacon, lies about 1 mile NW of Okado Hana, and is separated
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from the E shore by a shallow channel. side of Shodo Shima, is available to small vessels with local
The harbor is open SSE to WSW; with strong SE winds,
7.23 knowledge through a narrow shoal channel between Ka Shima
heavy seas enter the harbor. and Shodo Shima.
A wharf, marked by a light at its outer end, lies in the N part
7.23
of the inner end of the harbor; it is 115m long, with depths of 4 Bisan Seto
to 6.4m alongside its N side.
A jetty, close NW of the wharf, has depths of 5.5 to 10.1m
7.23 7.25 Bisan Seto extends from the SW part of Harima Nada
alongside. to Bingo Nada, a distance of about 36 miles. The E entrance
Anchorage can be taken in Sakate Ko, in 14.6 to 24m, except
7.23 lies between Jizo Saki (34°25'N., 134°14'E.) and O-gushi Sa-
in strong SE winds. ki, about 3 miles SSW. The W entrance lies between Mu Shima
Uchinoumi Wan (Uti-no-Umi), entered W of Shioya Hana, is
7.23 and Mi Saki, nearly 2.5 miles SE.
separated from Sakate Wan by a hilly peninsula. The bay pro-
vides good anchorage for all types of vessels during typhoons. Bisan MARTIS Home Page
Uchinoumi Ko lies at the inner end of the bay.
Gongen Hana, the E entrance point of the bay, lies nearly 0.5
7.23
http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/bisan/index.htm
mile NW of Shioya Hana. Okino Hanage, a rock drying 0.6m,
and marked NW by a lighted buoy, lies on a shoal about 0.3 Traffic Routes prescribed by the Maritime Traffic Safety
7.25
mile SW of Gongen Hana. Jino Hanage, a rock awash, marked Law are in force in Bisan Seto, as follows:
NW by a lighted buoy, and with shoal water extending about 1. Bisan Seto East Traffic Route—Located in the E part
230m N and S of it, lies about 0.3 mile NNW of Gongen Hana. of Bisan Seto. This traffic route is crossed by Uko East Traf-
Anchorage can be taken as convenient in Uchinoumi Wan, in
7.23
fic Route and Uko West Traffic Route
a depth of 11.9m, mud, by all types of vessels. 2. Bisan Seto North Traffic Route—For westbound ves-
Ouchinoumi Ko (Utinomi Ko) (34°28'N., 134°19'E.) is a lo-
7.23 sels in the W part of Bisan Seto
cal port, sheltered from all winds, and known as a port of shel- 3. Bisan Seto South Traffic Route—For eastbound ves-
ter for large and small vessels. sels in the W part of Bisan Seto
Benten Shima, 8.9m high and wooded, lies at the inner end
7.23 4. Mizushima Traffic Route—Near the E end of Bisan
of the harbor; a wooded islet, 5.6m high, lies about 0.1 mile W Seto North Traffic Route
of Benten Shima, to which it is connected by a drying reef. Vessels 50m long and over are required to remain within the
7.25
A wharf about 0.3 mile SE of Benten Shima is 71m long,

7.23 limits of the Traffic Routes, the limits of which are best seen on
and can accommodate a 1,000 gt vessel in a depth of about the chart, and which are delineated by lettered lines, also best
4.9m. seen on the chart, as follows:
1. Mizushima Traffic Route.
7.24 Ikeda Wan (34°28'N., 134°13'E.) lies on the SW side a. Between Line A and Line B.
of Shodo Shima; it is entered between Jizo Saki, the S extremi- b. Between Line B and the harbor limit.
ty of Shodo Shima, and Kuro Saki, the S extremity of Ka Shi- 2. Bisan Seto Traffic Routes.
ma, about 5 miles NW. Chojaga Hana, about 1.5 miles N of a. Between Line G and Line F.
Jizo Saki, is the N entrance point of a small cove in the SE part b. Between Line F and Line E.
of the bay. Benten Shima, an islet, 21m high and sparsely c. Between Line E and Line D.
wooded, lies about 1.8 miles farther N. Ikeda Ko, a small port, d. Between Line D and Line C.
is entered close N of Benten Shima. Bisan Seto Reporting Lines.—Vessels of 50m or more in
7.25
Yo Shima, 51m high, and wooded, lies in the NW part of

7.24 length, not properly operating AIS, must report vessel name
Ikeda Wan, and is connected by islets and drying banks to the and time of crossing at the following position reporting lines to
coast N. Bisan Seto Traffic Advisory Service Center as described in the
Fujino Se, with a least depth of 6.1m, lies about 0.5 mile W of
7.24 table titled Bisan Seto Position Reporting Lines.
Chojaga Hana. Okino Mo, with a least depth of 3.7m, mud or Depths—Limitations.—Bisan Seto East Traffic Route has a
7.25
sand and shell, and with a luxuriant growth of seaweed, extends least depth of 14.9m at Taka Se, about 2 miles WSW of Jizo
about 0.8 mile E from a position about 0.3 mile S of Yo Shima. Saki; there are several places with depths of 18.3 to 18.9m, but
Sandwaves lie in the middle of the entrance to the bay. otherwise the depths are over 20m.
Tonosho Higashi Ko, on the E side of Ka Shima, has a pier
7.24
Bisan Seto North Traffic Route has depths of over 17.1m, ex-
7.25
180m long, with depths of 3.1 to 6m alongside. A channel, cept for a rock, with a depth of 9.2m, which lies about 0.2 mile
about 90m wide, with depths of 5 to 6.5m, leads to the pier. ENE of Habushi Iwa (34°20'N., 133°43'E.); the bottom in sev-
The approach channel is marked on its W side by lighted buoys eral places is rock, with depths of 17.1 to 18.9m.
(port hand) and by lighted spar buoys (red and yellow). Bisan Seto South Traffic Route has depths of 11.9 to 12.8m
7.25
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7.24
in its central part, and a least depth of 11.2m, about 0.3 mile SE
except in S winds. Large vessels can anchor, in 11 to 13m, on a of Takami Shima.
line between Kuro Saki and Chojaga Hana or, in 9.2 to 14m, There is a least depth of 14.9m in Mizushima Traffic Route,
7.25
NW of Chojaga Hana, remaining clear of Fujino Se. Small ves- except for in the area W of Mitsugo Sashi (34°22'N.,
sels can anchor, in 5.5 to 7m, mud, in the inner part of the bay, 133°49'E.), where there is a least depth of 13.4m. Sandwaves
clear of Okino Mo. with depths of less than 10.1m have been reported in the most
Tonosho Ko (34°30'N., 134°10'E.), a local port, on the W
7.24
difficult part of Bisan Seto where the traffic routes intersect.
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Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory in the above traffic routes

7.25 trance and departure points of the traffic route. Vessels leaving
for vessels over 10,000 gt. Pilotage is recommended for vessels the traffic route should not alter course in the vicinity of these
carrying dangerous cargo and vessels making their first transit points.
of the Naikai. Lighted buoys mark the traffic route.
7.26
See paragraph 6.1 for further information.

7.25
Regulations.—Vessels should maintain continuous contact

7.25 7.27 Aspect—North side.—Shodo Shima and Jizo Saki
with Bisan Seto Vessel Traffic Service Center “Bisan MAR- (34°25'N., 134°14'E.) have been previously described in para-
TIS” on VHF channel 16 when navigating in the traffic routes, graph 7.21.
the approaches to the traffic routes and in the adjacent sea ar- Taka Se, with a least depth of 14.9m, lies about 2 miles
7.27
eas. WSW of Jizo Saki, and is the least depth of Bisan Seto East
Vessels shall not navigate at speeds exceeding 12 knots in
7.25 Traffic Route.
certain areas indicated on the charts, except when a vessel is Ka Shima, separated from Shodo Shima by a barely-drying
7.27
crossing the traffic route. channel, lies about 4.5 miles NW of Jizo Saki. Ofuka Yama,
Vessels may be instructed by the captain of the port to evacu-
7.25 227m high, with few trees, is the summit of the island lying
ate the port in the event of abnormal weather or marine condi- near its center.
tions such as typhoons or marine accidents. Yoko Se, with a least depth of 17.1m, lies about 1.3 miles
7.27
There are certain areas indicated on the chart where vessels

7.25 SSE of Kuro Saki, the S extremity of Ka Shima.
are prohibited from crossing the traffic route. Te Shima, about 2 miles W of Ka Shima, rises to a plateau in
7.27
Vessels should refer to the Bisan MARTIS user manual for a

7.25 its central part, from which rises Dan Yama, 340m high, the
full description of regulations and requirements that may apply. summit of the island. Uomi Yama, a sharp peak, 103m high,
See Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific
7.25 lies in the W part of the island.
Ocean and Southeast Asia for regulations of the Maritime Traf- Ode Shima, an islet, 133m high, lies between Ka Shima and
7.27
fic Safety Law. Te Shima. It lies close on the E side of Te Shima and is separat-
ed from it by a narrow channel. Two overhead cables, with a
Bisan Seto East Traffic Route least vertical clearance of 42m, span the channel. Fish havens
are situated at the N and S ends of this channel. Awara Shima,
7.26 Bisan Seto East Traffic Route extends between Jizo a conical rocky islet, 31m high, lies about 0.5 mile S of Ode
Saki (34°25'N., 134°14'E.) and Ko-Sei Shima (34°22'N., Shima.
133°51'E.), N of Sakaide Ko. The traffic route is narrow and A sand bank, with a least depth of 11.9m, lies close N of the
7.27
winding, with many fishing vessels, cross traffic of ferries, and traffic route, and extends from about 0.5 mile SSE of Kuro Saki
heavy traffic. Vessels should not cross in the vicinity of the en- to about 1 mile SE of Reita Saki, the S extremity of Te Shima.
Bisan Seto Position Reporting Lines

Name Abbreviation Position—A Line Drawn:
180° from Futaomote Shima Lighthouse to the shore of
Bisan Seto South Traffic Route W SW Line
Awa Shima.
Connecting the N end of Awa Shima Yagura Hana and the
Bisan Seto South Traffic Route S SS Line
N end of Shamijima.
Mizushima North MN Line 75° from Futo-Noji Shima triangulation point to the coast.
From Futo-Noji Shima triangulation point to a point lying
Mizushima West MW Line
180° at a distance of 2,000m.
Connecting Nishi-no-Saki Traffic Control Station and the
Mizushima East ME Line
W end of Hitsuishi Shima.
90° from Ko-Sei Shima triangulation point to the coast
Bisan Seto East Traffic Route S ES Line and a line from Ko-Sei Shima triangulation point to a
point drawn 238° and 2,860m distant.
Connecting Megi Shima triangulation point and the top of
Uko S US Line
Kushi-no-Yama.
Connecting the N end of Kama Shima and Manaita Ishi
Uko N UN Line
lighted beacon.
Connecting the NE end of Nao Shima Tsuno Saki and Te
Ishima Suido EN Line
Shima Reita Saki.
Connecting the S end of Ogi Shima and the N end of O
Takamatsu NE ET Line
Shima.
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Bisan Seto Position Reporting Lines

Name Abbreviation Position—A Line Drawn:
Connecting the N end of Kabuto Shima and the N end of
Takamatsu N EY Line
Taka Shima.
Bisan Seto East Traffic Route E EE Line Connecting Shodo Shima Jizo Saki and Okushi Saki.
Nao Shima, about 2 miles WSW of Te Shima, rises to a 124m

7.27 has a low sandy isthmus in its central part.
summit in its central part. Two chimneys, 236m and 98m high, of There are many shoals between Inagi Shima and O Shima.
7.28
the refinery in the N part of the island, are conspicuous. Kashiwa Yoko Se, with a least depth of 12.8m nearly 1 mile NW of
7.28
Shima (Kasiwa Shima) lies close SE of Nao Shima; passage be- Okabuto Shima, lies on the S side of the traffic route, with
tween the islands should be avoided due to a shoal, with a least depths of less than 20m. There are sandwaves in the vicinity.
depth of 3.8m, in the channel. Two large steel pylons, each painted Ya Shima, about 1 mile S of O Shima, is a roof-shaped peninsu-
7.28
red and white, for the overhead cables, with a vertical clearance of la, separated from the mainland S by a drying canal. The summit
about 58m, running between Kojin Shima (Kozin Shima), on the of the island is plateau-shaped, with a luxuriant growth of pine
W side of Nao Shima, to Inumodori Hana, about 1 mile farther W, trees; a temple is on the 293m high summit and the lights of the
are conspicuous. restaurant close W of it are conspicuous from W to N.
Ozuchi Shima (O-Zuti Shima) (34°25'N., 133°55'E.), a con-
7.27 Aji Ko, a small shallow harbor protected by two breakwa-
7.28
ical island, 171m high, is conspicuous about 4 miles WSW of ters, one of which is detached, is situated in the NE corner of
Kashiwa Shima. Three chimneys, 196m, 172m, and 156m Ya Shima Wan.
high, are also conspicuous at Hibi, about 2 miles N of Ozuchi Another detached breakwater lies parallel to and 0.3 mile
7.28
Shima. offshore SW of Aji Ko. A light is shown from its N head.

Osono Se lies on a shoal area with depths of less than 20m,
7.27
which extends from the W side of Kashiwa Shima to about 1.5 7.29 Ogi Shima (34°25'N., 134°04'E.) lies about 2 miles
miles W of Ozuchi Shima. Osono Se lies between Uko East WNW of O Shima, on the S side of Bisan Seto East Traffic Route.
Traffic Route and Uko West Traffic Route. There are sand The island has two summits. The N summit is 213m high and flat-
waves on Osono Se; lighted buoys mark the shoal. topped, while the S summit is sharp pointed and lower. A light is
O-yo Shima (Koyo Shima), about 48m high, lies nearly 5
7.27 shown from the N extremity of the island. A small harbor, protect-
miles WSW of Ozuchi Shima. Kanadeno Asari, a rock, with a ed by a detached breakwater, is situated on the SE side of the is-
depth of 19.4m, lies about 1.3 miles E of the S end of O-yo land. A bank, with depths of less than 20m, extends between Ogi
Shima, near the center of the traffic route. A depth of 18.3m Shima and Okabuto Shima. Doro Se, with a least depth of 4.6m,
lies about 1.3 miles farther ENE, near the center of the traffic extends about 0.7 mile E of Ogi Shima.
route. Naka Se, a sand bank, with a least depth of 0.6m, extends
7.29
Between Ozuchi Shima and O-yo Shima there is an almost

7.27 about 3 miles WSW from Ogi Shima, and is marked by a light-
continual bank, with depths of less than 20m, and a least depth ed buoy at its W end. A dangerous wreck lies close SE in posi-
of 11.2m. tion 34°23'51"N, 133°59'58"E.
Ko-Zuchi Shima (Ko-Zuti Shima), about 7 miles WSW of
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7.28 Aspect—South side.—Goken San (34°21'N., Ogi Shima, lies on the S side of the fairway, and is conical,
134°09'E.), previously described in paragraph 7.2 with Harima wooded, steep-to, and 112m high. A light is shown from the N
Nada, has a conspicuous rocky summit, is the highest in the vi- end of the island. Atsusa Iwa, about 0.5 mile E of Kozuchi Shi-
cinity, and is conspicuous on the W side of Shido Wan. Ryuo ma, has a least depth of 3.4m.
San, 239m high, and Tomi Yama, 236m high, with a sharp Osakino Hana lies close SE of Ko-Zuchi Shima. Kama Se, a
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peak, lie about 1.3 miles NNE and 1.5 miles N, respectively, of long, narrow bank, with a least depth of 0.8m, lies between
Goken San, near the N end of the peninsula. Taka Shima, 78m Osakino Hana and the S extremity of Megi Shima, about 5.5
high to the tops of the trees, lies about 0.8 mile NE of the NE miles ESE. Three lighted buoys, in the E half of the shoal,
end of the peninsula; it is bordered by shoals. Yakuri Dashi, a mark Takamatsu West Fairway. There are several sandwaves.
bank with a least depth of 14.9m, lies about 1 mile NW of Taka No Zaki (No Misaki), about 1.5 miles WSW of Kozuchi Shi-
7.29
Shima. ma, is a high headland, backed by several flat-topped hills, the

Inagi Shima, about 2 miles WNW of Taka Shima, is 58m
7.28 N of which is 172m high and rather pointed. On the W side of
high to the tops of the trees, with a round summit on its E end; the point there are the remains of conspicuous landslides in
a light is shown from the SE end of the island. From the E or three places.
W, the island appears saddle-shaped. Kosei Shima, about 3.5 miles WSW of No Zaki, is a pine-
7.29
Okabuto Shima, about 0.5 mile farther NW, is round-topped

7.28 covered islet, 41m high.
and 77m high to the tops of the trees; an 11m high rock lies Regulations.—Vessels navigating in Bisan Seto East Traffic
7.29
close N. Route should keep to the right side of the center of the route.
Kanawa Iwa, about 0.15 mile NE of Okabuto Shima, consists
7.28 Vessels navigating in Uko East Traffic Route must navigate
7.29
of rocks drying 1.5m. A light is shown from the W drying rock. in a N direction.
Kokabuto Shima, an islet, 42m high, lies about 0.2 mile S of
7.28 Vessels navigating in Uko West Traffic Route must navigate
7.29
Okabuto Shima. O Shima, about 1 mile SW of Okabuto Shima, in a S direction.
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Vessels navigating in Uko East Traffic Route and Uko West

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Okayama Suido
Traffic Route shall keep out of the way of a huge vessel (200m
or more in length), which is navigating in Bisan Seto East Traf- 7.31 Okayama Suido, about 2 miles WNW of Inushima
fic Route. Shoto, is entered between Kome Saki (34°34'N., 134°03'E.)
Vessels, other than a huge vessel, shall keep out of the way of a
7.29 and Kiriishi Hana, about 0.8 mile NE. Kome Saki is 63m high
huge vessel which intends to turn into Uko East Traffic Route and marked by a light; Hachijo-Iwa Yama, 281m high, is about
from Bisan Seto East Traffic Route or which intends to turn into 1.3 miles W of the point and is the E summit of the mountains
Bisan Seto Traffic Route from Uko West Traffic Route. in the vicinity. Kiriishi Hana is 89m high, with a large cliff
A speed limit of 12 knots is in effect for vessels navigating in
7.29 formed by stone quarrying.
that part of Bisan Seto East Traffic Route located E of Usi-jima Caution.—An overhead power cable, with a vertical clear-
(34°22'N., 133°47'E.). ance of 42m, spans Okayame Suido W of Kiriishi Hawa. A
See paragraph 7.25 for further vessel limitations in Bisan Se-
7.29 mud bank, with depths of less than 4.9m, extends nearly 0.8
to East Traffic Route. mile from the W side of the entrance of Okayama Suido.
Caution.—Many small vessels keep close to the islands and
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headlands in the vicinity of Okado Hana, Jizo Saki and Ogi Okayama Suido extends NW and W for about 5 miles to
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Shima. Ferries run between Uno and Takamatsu at a rate of Okayamo Ko at its head, and has a navigable width of less than
about 1 every 10 minutes. 0.2 mile in places. Yashii Kawa enters the N side of Okayama
At night, caution is necessary to avoid confusing the lights of
7.29 Suido, about 2 miles within the entrance, and Asahi Kawa enters
other vessels and navigational aids. Okayama Suido at Okayama Ko. Koshima Wan, close SW of
A large number of fishing vessels congregate between Jizo
7.29 Okayama Ko, has been formed into a fresh water lake by a dike.
Saki and Ogi Shima, and may completely block the fairway; in Okayama Suido Lighted Buoy No. 1 is moored about 0.8
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addition, care is necessary as many of them do not show lights mile ESE of Kome Saki, on the W side of the entrance channel.
at night. There are boats operating with nets principally in the The channel is narrow, with depths of less than 4.9m on either
vicinity of Bisan Seto East Fairway Lighted Buoy 5 and Bisan side, and local knowledge is necessary. The N part of Okayama
Seto East Fairway Lighted Buoy 6. Suido, between Yashi Kawa and Asahi Kawa, is shoal and the
channel lies on the S side, and is marked by buoys.
Between Ogi Shima and Ko-Zuchi Shima, there are many
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vessels operating using nets and making use of the tidal cur- 7.32 Okayama Ko (34°36'N., 133°59'E.) is a minor har-
rent; they congregate principally S of Osono Se. Some of the bor. A wharf, on the E side of the mouth of Asahi Kawa, has
vessels are reported to show no lights or to show lights sudden- depths of 3.5 to 4m alongside. A berth, 103m long, on the E
ly when approached by other vessels. side of the shipping pool, can accommodate a 3,000 gt vessel,
Between Ko-Zuchi Shima and Kosei Shima there are many
7.29 in a depth of 5.5m.
vessels operating using nets in the vicinity of Bisan Seto East De Saki (34°31'N., 134°00'E.), about 4.5 miles SSW of
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Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 1. Kome Saki, is the S extremity of a flat-topped peninsula; two
Suspension bridges cross the W part of Bisan Seto East Traf-
7.29 radio towers and a beacon are on the point. An islet, 20m high,
fic Route and the E part of Bisan Seto South Traffic Route; lies about 0.2 mile E of the point.
both spans have a vertical clearance of 65m. Ohiru Shima, 27m high and marked by a light at the W end,
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lies about 0.5 mile E of De Saki; a pointed rock, 11.9m high,

Bisan Seto (East Part)—Honshu Coast lies close N of Ohiru Shima.
I Shima, about 0.3 mile S of Ohiru Shima, is marked by a
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7.30 Ushimado Ko (34°37'N., 134°10'E.) was previously light at its S end. Dango Yama, 157m high, lies in the middle of
described in paragraph 7.20. the island.
Inushima Shoto (34°34'N., 134°06'E.), a group of islands,
7.30 Te Shima, nearly 1 mile E of I Shima, has a conspicuous
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lies about 4 miles SW of Ushimado Ko. peak, Abu Yama, 200m high at its N end; a cliff formed by
Inu Shima, the central and largest island, has many trees in
7.30 quarrying lies on the E side of the peak.
its W half, and six conspicuous brick chimneys in its E half. A Dango Se, with depths of less than 10.1m and a least depth
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treeless islet, 25.9m high, lies close E of Inu Shima. Two islets, of 1.3m in its W part, lies N of Te Shima and extends about 4
the highest 22.9m high to the treetops, lie off the SW end of miles ENE from a position about 1 mile E of the N extremity of
Inu Shima. Shira Ishi, at the E end of the group, is a group of I Shima; lighted buoys mark its E and W ends.
white rocks, 2.1m high and marked by a light. A shoal, with Chiburi Shima (34°32'N., 134°10'E.), off the NW extremity
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depths of less than 4.9m and a least depth of 3.8m, extends of Shodo Shima, was previously described in paragraph 7.22
about 0.4 mile E of Shira Ishi. with that island.
Inno Shima, close NW of Inu Shima, is 39m high, with six
7.30 Desaki Uchi, entered W of De Saki, is obstructed by islets
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conspicuous white chimneys. Nishino Sowai, a steep-to rock, and shoals, and has irregular depths; it should not be entered
with a depth of 2.8m, lies about 0.4 mile W of Inno Shima. without local knowledge. An area on the W side is being re-
Rocks, drying and awash, lie up to 0.1 mile off the N side of In- claimed and a quay is being constructed.
ushima Shoto.
Naga Su, a narrow sand bank with a least depth of 7.3m, ex-
7.30 7.33 Kyonojoro Shima (34°29'N., 133°59'E.), about 1.5
tends about 2.8 miles WSW from the W end of Inushima Sho- miles SW of De Saki, is 84m high; both sides of the summit
to. have been conspicuously cut away by quarrying and show a
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light brown color. A light is shown from the SE end of the is- 9.7m; it can accommodate a vessel of 27,700 gt.
land. A depth of 10.1m lies about 0.8 mile E of the island. In the N part of the port there are three berths, 240m in
7.34
Tsubune Shima, 76m high, lies about 0.5 mile SE of Kyono-

7.33 length each with depths alongside of 12m. They can accommo-
joro Shima. date vessels of 30,000 gt.
Directions.—The route from Ushimada Ko to Uno Ko, in
7.33 Reclamation is in progress in several areas.
7.34
addition to being the route for large vessels in and out of Uno Aspect.—Tera Shima (34°28'N., 133°59'E.), in a bay at the
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Ko, is the route normally used by small vessels. In general, NW end of Nao Shima, is 84m high and marked by a light at its
vessels proceed between I Shima and Ohura Shima, between N end. Kyonojoro Shima, about 0.5 mile NNW, was previously
Kyonojoro Shima and Tsubone Shima, between Nao Shima described in paragraph 7.33.
and Kazura Shima, and head for Shimotsui Seto. Three islets, bordered by reefs, lie on the N side of the fair-
7.34
Ishima Suido (Isima Suido), a deep-water channel, lies be-

7.33 way; the SE islet, 6.1m high and the SW islet, 28m high, lie
tween I Shima and Te Shima. Harima Nada North Lighted about 0.4 mile N and 0.7 mile NW of Tera Shima. Torino Se,
Buoy No. 2 (34°31'N., 134°02'E.) is moored at the N entrance, with a least depth of 11.5m, extends about 0.5 mile SW of the
and Harima Nada North Lighted Buoy No. 1 (34°28'N., SE islet.
134°02'E.) is moored at the S entrance. Uomi Yama, 103m Pier No. 3, about 0.7 mile W of the SW islet, has a conspicu-
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high, with a sharp peak, is conspicuous near the W end of Te ous cliff close S and a gray chimney, 69m high, close N.
Shima. Rocks, with depths of less than 10.1m, and with a rock Katsura Shima (Kazura Shima), W of the harbor, is 105m
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drying 1.2m, extend about 410m NW from Ko Saki, the NW high and sparsely wooded; a light is shown from its SE end.
extremity of Te Shima. An extensive shoal area, with depths of Tobi Su, a drying rock, about 90m long N-S, lies about 0.2 mile
less than 10.1m, lies on SW side of Te Shima, and with its SW W of the W end of Katsura Shima, and is marked by a light
extremity about 1.5 miles S of the W extremity of the island; near its S end.
the part parallel with the coast of Te Shima, from which it is Kojin Shima (Kozin Shima), about 0.5 mile S of Katsura
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separated by a narrow channel, has depths of less than 4.9m Shima, is low, sparsely wooded, and 98m high in its W part.
and a least depth of 3.9m. An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 58m, and
Kurakake Hana, the S extremity of I Shima, is conical
7.33 with red and white pylons at each end, extends between Kojin
shaped, conspicuous from the NE, and has many cliffs in the Shima and Inumodari Hana, about 0.8 mile W. The latter point
area caused by quarrying; a light is shown from the point. Care is 69m high, a light is shown close off the point.
is necessary to avoid Dango Se in the N approach to the chan- 7.34Ushinoko Iwa, two rocks drying 0.2 and 0.7m, lie about
nel. Two submarine power cables, marked by beacons on the 320m ENE from the SE extremity of Kojin Shima, and on the
shore, cross the fairway close to the N of Karakake Hana. E side of the fairway; a light is shown from the NW end of
Ushinoko Iwa.
Uno Ko (34°29'N., 133°57'E.) Manaiti Ishi, a drying rock, marked by a light, lies about 0.5
7.34
mile S of the SE extremity of Kojin Shima. Hokake Iwa, a

World Port Index No. 61580 rock, 1.7m high and marked by a beacon, lies about 0.3 mile
farther SW.
7.34 Uno Ko is a specified port lying on the W side of Kat- Contact Information.—The port authority can be contacted
7.34
surashima Suido. The city of Tamano, backing the harbor, is by telephone at 81-683-313211.
the center for traffic linking Honshu and Shikoku, and is an in- Anchorage.—Anchorage is prohibited in the area of the fer-
7.34
dustrial city with waterfront industries such as shipbuilding. A ry piers. A submarine water pipe extends from the NW end of
railway ferry and scheduled shipping services run between Nao Shima to the NW part of Uno Ko.
Uno Ko and Takamatsu Ko; many eastbound and westbound Caution.—An overhead cable, with a clearance of about
7.34
vessels using Bisan Seto pass close to the harbor limits. A ship- 59m, extends across the fairway from the NE end of Kojin Shi-
building yard is situated on the SW side of the harbor. Hibi Ko, ma to Nao Shima.
described in paragraph 7.35, lies SW of Uno Ko, and is includ-
ed within the harbor area of Uno Ko. 7.35 Hibi Ko (34°27'N., 133°56'E.) (World Port Index No.
Winds—Weather.—Several times between April and Sep-
7.34 61590), about 0.8 mile W of Uno Ko, is included within the
tember there may be fog with a visibility of less than 0.15 mile; harbor area of that harbor.
it can constitute an obstacle to shipping operations. Depths—Limitations.—There are five quays in Hibi Ko
7.35
Tides—Currents.—In Katsurashima Suido, fronting Uno

7.34 available for floating shipyard and repair work as follows:
Ko, the tidal currents set S and N during the flood and ebb tide, 1. Quay No. 1 is 163m long with a depth alongside of
respectively. The velocity of the current is about 2.5 knots at 7m; vessels of up to 63,900 tons can be accommodated.
springs and 1.2 knots at neaps. 2. Quay No. 2 is about 45 m long with a depth alongside
Depths—Limitations.—The piers in the N part of Uno Ko,
7.34 of 7m; vessels of up to 45,500 tons can be accommodated.
which are marked by lighted ranges, are for the use of the fer- 3. Quay No. 3 is 350m long with a depth alongside of
ries and hovercraft of the Japanese National Railway. 10.9m; vessels of up to 80,000 tons can be accommodated.
Pier No. 3, about 0.3 mile farther SW, can accommodate a
7.34 4. Quay No. 4 is 260m long with a depth alongside of
vessel up to 15,000 gt, in depths of about 10m. 10m; vessels of up to 90,000 tons can be accommodated.
A floating drydock, in the SW part of the harbor, is 282m
7.34 5. Quay No. 5 is 302m long with a depth alongside of
long with a depth of 17.1m; it can accommodate a vessel of 10m; vessels of up to 90,000 tons can be accommodated.
80,000 gt. There is also a drydock 209m long with a depth of Aspect.—The large gray chimney of a refinery is conspicu-
7.35
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ous on top of a hill W of the harbor, and has an elevation of

156m. Two red and white chimneys, with elevations of 172 and
193m, are conspicuous about 0.2 mile S and E, respectively, of
the gray chimneys. A red crane on Hibi Wharf is a good mark
for approaching the wharf.
The coast between Hibi Ko and Kusumi Bana (Kusumino
7.35
Hana), about 5.5 miles WSW, is indented by a large bay which

is obstructed by a number of shoal and drying mud banks. The
small ports of Kotouro Ko and Ajino Ko lie at the head of the
bay. Local knowledge is necessary for navigation within the
bay. A number of fish havens exist up to 1.5 miles S of Kotouro
Ko. Kusumi Bana is the N entrance point of the E entrance to
Shimotsui Seto, which will be described in paragraph 7.48 with
Mizushima Traffic Route.
Tateba-jima (34°27'N., 133°51'E.), nearly 2 miles NE of
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Kusmi Bana, is conical, 54m high, thickly covered with pine,

and conspicuous from the S. Jimba Shima, two rocks, 3.1m
high, lie about 0.5 mile E of the N end of Tateba Shima.
Seto Ohashi Bridge
Naida Su, a drying mud bank, extends about 1 mile E from a
7.35
point about 0.5 mile E of Tateba Shima. A mud bank, with

depths of less than 4.9m and awash in its shallowest part at
lowest LW, extends from about 1 mile S to SE of Tateba Shi-
ma; a lighted buoy marks its SW end. Two shoals, with depths
of 3.1m, lie between the latter mud bank and the NE end of Ka-
ma Shima, about 1 mile WSW.
Shido Wan (Sido Wan) is entered between O-gushi Saki
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(34°22'N., 134°13'E.) and Goken San Hanto, about 2 miles W.

The head of the bay is divided into two shallow bays by a well-
wooded peninsula, 100m high. Shido Ko and Mure Ko are two
local ports on the S and W sides, respectively, of the W bay. A
bank, with depths of 5.7 to 7m, mud, sand, and shell, lies in the
middle of the entrance to Shido Wan.
With the exception of the fairways to Shido Ko and Muro
7.35
Ko, Shido Wan is occupied by seaweed (October to April), fish

(May to January), and oyster cultivation grounds.
Takamatsu Ko (34°21'N., 134°03'E.)

7.36 Takamatsu Ko (Takamatu Ko), a specified harbor, fronts

the city of Takamatsu (Takamatu). The harbor, the gateway to Shi-
koku, has the most frequent arrivals and departures of scheduled Takamatsu Ko
shipping services of all the harbors in the Naikai. In particular,
there are vessels and car ferries running to Uno Ko on the Honshu
side and scheduled passenger services to the Hanshin region, the 2.3m at springs, and 1.8m at neaps.
Sanyo region, and the surrounding islands. The tidal currents outside the breakwaters set nearly E and
7.36
W, with a velocity of about 0.8 mile in Bisan Seto.

There are also calls by scheduled passenger services running
between the Hanshin (Osaka/Kobe) region and Kyushu. Ship- Depths—Limitations.—The W side of the large wharf has a
7.36
ping is frequently congested in the harbor entrance. berthing length of 370m, with depths of 9.5 to 10.1m along-
Takamatsu Ko consists of an inner harbor, sheltered by a W, side, and can accommodate vessels up to 10,000 dwt.
central, and E breakwater; two tanker piers, sheltered by a Central Wharf, on the S side of the inner harbor, can accom-
7.36
breakwater, N of the reclaimed land E of the E breakwater; a modate vessels of 3,000 dwt in depths of 6.5 to 7m on its N and
large wharf, E of the tanker pier; and a fishing harbor, about 1 W sides.
mile W of the inner harbor. A detached breakwater lies NW of The Oil Depot has multiple dolphin berths with depths
7.36
the tanker piers. alongside of 5.2 to 7.5m.

Takamatsu Fairway, a statutory fairway, runs between the W
7.36 Aspect.—Nebutono Hana (34°24'N., 134°07'E.), the E en-
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and central breakwaters from the N, with a width of about 180 trance point of Yashima Wan (Yasima Wan), is 88m high to the
to 230m, and with minimum depths of 10.1m. treetops; a lighted buoy is moored off the point. Mae Se, a sand
Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Takamatsu is
7.36 spit with depths of 4.3 to 6.3m, extends from the coast to about
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0.5 mile NE of Nebutono Hana; there are normally tide rips at be made by radiotelephone with the harbormaster on VHF
its outer end and the noise of the tidal current is very loud channels 16 and 12.
during the strongest period of the flood and when there is an E Directions.—Takamatsu Ko is reached by the East Fairway,
7.36
wind. West Fairway, and Central Fairway.

Nagasaki Hana, the W entrance point of Yashima Wan, has a
7.36 East Fairway, between Nebutono Hana and the islands NW,
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bare rock, 9.1m high, at its extremity. is the route normally used by small vessels and by scheduled
Yatake Shima, flat-topped and 22m high, lies about 1.5 miles
7.36 shipping services from the Hanshin (Osaka/Kobe) area.
N of Nagasaki Hana, off the NW side of O Shima. West Fairway is the one normally used by the Uno to Taka-
7.36
Noyama Dashi, with a depth of 7.6m, lies in the middle of

7.36 matsu JNR ferries and other car ferries going to Takamatsu Ko
the fairway W of O Shima, and about 0.5 mile NNW of Tatake from Uko West Fairway, and passing S of Megi Shima.
Shima. A rock, with a depth of 7.7m, lies about 0.4 mile SW of Central Fairway from the N is between Megi Shima and O
7.36
Noyama Dashi, and a bank, with least depth of 8.4m, lies about Shima, and is the route normally used by scheduled shipping
0.4 mile farther SSW. A pinnacle rock, with a depth of 4.9m, services from the Tonosho Ko region, crossing Bisan Seto East
lies about 0.5 mile WSW of Tatake Shima. Rocky ledges, with Fairway to Takamatsu.
a least depth of 2m, extend about 0.8 mile WSW from the SW Vessels coming from the E should pass W of Inaga Dashi
7.36
end of O Shima. and the dangers SW, keeping clear of Masuno Mo; to reach the
Megi Shima, about 2 miles W of O Shima, rises to an eleva-
7.36 N entrance to Takamatsu Fairway, approach with the center of
tion of 217m in its SW part, and is marked by a light at its SW Yatake Shima in range with the NW extremity of O Shima,
end. bearing 043° astern.
Masuno Mo, a sand spit with depths of 0.2 to 5.4m, and par-
7.36 See paragraph 7.29 for special regulations for entering,
7.36
tially drying, extends SW from a position about 1.3 miles E of crossing, and leaving that the Bisan Seto East Traffic Route.
the N end of Mega Shima to the SW end of the same island. A
fish haven is situated off the E coast of Megi Shima. Sakaide Ko (34°20'N., 133°51'E.)
Inagi Dashi, a bank with a least depth of 4m, and marked NE
7.36
by a lighted buoy, lies about 0.8 mile SW of Nagasaki Hana; World Port Index No. 62110
depths of less than 10.1m extend about 0.3 mile NE, and 0.8
mile SW of the bank. An isolated patch, with a depth of 7.9m, 7.37 Sakaide Ko, a specified port, lies on the S side of the
lies about 1 mile W of Nagasaki Hana. central part of Bisan Seto. The harbor fronts the city of
A chimney, 32m high, and a crane are conspicuous in the SE
7.36 Sakaide, an important manufacturing city, and an assembly and
part of the large wharf. distribution point. The harbor consists of an inner harbor, shel-
Floodlights of the Takamatsu Railway Station are conspicu-
7.36 tered N by reclaimed land extending to close S of the main
ous about 0.8 mile WSW of Central Wharf. route through Bisan Seto. Banno Su Hakuchi, a large basin, is
Shiun Yama, 200m high, about 2 miles SSW of the head of
7.36 entered from the N side of the reclaimed land, then extends
the W breakwater, is a good mark when entering the harbor SW. A shipyard lies on the W side of the inner harbor.
from the E. The main harbor of Sakaide Ko is approached from a posi-
7.37
Naka Se and Kama Se, in the W entrance to the harbor, were

7.36 tion between No Misaki (34°23'N., 133°54'E.) and a shoal,
previously described in paragraph 7.29 with Bisan Seto East with a least depth of 7.8m, lying 0.75 mile E of Kosei Shima.
Traffic Route. An underwater intake pipeline extending 0.2 mile NW from
7.37
A lighted buoy is moored in the N entrance to Takamatsu

7.36 the shore is situated at the SW extremity of Berth A. Its sea-
Fairway. ward end is marked by a lighted buoy. A light is shown from
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Inland sea pilots are
7.36 the corner of the berth 0.2 mile ESE of Berth A.
available at Wada-Misaki, Hesaki, or Sekisaki and harbor pi- Winds—Weather.—The area is surrounded by mountains
7.37
lots are available at the anchorage from 1 hour before sunrise and islands, and the interior of the harbor is tranquil even in the
to 1 hour before sunset. The pilots can be contacted on VHF winter monsoon winds; however, swells enter the harbor with
channels 16 and 12 (call sign: Takamatsu-ho-an). For further strong N winds. The most common wind direction throughout
information, see paragraph 6.1. the year is WSW, followed by SE.
Regulations.—Vessels intending to proceed inside Taka-
7.36 Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Sakaide is 3.1m
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matsu Ko breakwaters should enter through the W entrance. at springs, and 2.4m at neaps. The tidal currents within the har-
Vessels should leave through the E entrance. However, vessels bor have become weak due to the reclamation work.
of over 1,000 gt may leave by the W entrance, provided they Depths—Limitations.—Mitsubishi Kasei Berth A, the NE
7.37
are equipped with lights which are able to make flashing sig- berth on the SE side of Banno Su Hakuchi, has a berthing
nals. length of 275m, with a depth of 13m alongside, and can ac-
Vessels should keep to the starboard side of the fairway. Vessels
7.36 commodate a vessel up to 100,000 gt. Berth B, close SW, has a
leaving by the E entrance, except working boats and fishing boats berthing length of 200m, with a depth of 13m alongside, and
of less than 10 gt, must not cross Takamatsu Fairway. can accommodate a vessel up to 30,000 dwt.
When there is danger that vessels leaving by the W entrance
7.36 There are least depths of 12.8m on the entrance range leading
7.37
may encounter other vessels in the vicinity of the N entrance to to the above-mentioned Berth A and Berth B. There are least
Takamatsu Fairway, such other vessels shall keep out of the depths of 12m in Banno Su Hakuchi, except near its head.
path of vessels leaving by the W entrance. Asia Joint Oil Company Berth No. 2, the NE berth on the
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Signals.—Communications regarding harbor operations can

7.36 NW side of Banno Su Hakuchi, can accommodate tankers of
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75,000 dwt, a in depth of about 12.5m. Berth No. 5, nearly 0.5 however vessels entering or leaving the port are advised to re-
mile farther SW, can accommodate vessels up to 75,000 dwt, in tain a pilot on board. Pilots are available at the quarantine an-
a depth of 12m. chorage between 0700 and 1700 for vessels requiring pilot
Asia Kyodo Sekiyu Berth No. 1, a dolphin berth, close W of
7.37 services. There is a liaison office of the Naikai Area Pilot As-
the entrance to Banno Su Hakuchi and parallel to the seaward sociation at Sakaide.
face of the reclaimed land, has a depth of 19.5m alongside and The pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16 (call
7.37
can accommodate vessels up to 260,000 dwt. A light is shown sign: Sakide-ho-an).

from the center of the berth and a light is shown and a fog sig- Signals.—A signal station, at the N end of Sei-jima, displays
7.37
nal sounded at each end. signals concerning vessels entering and leaving Banno Su
A drydock at Sakaide Ko is 450m long and 72m wide, with a
7.37 Hakuchi, as well as signals concerning berthing facilities.
depth of 9.2m, and can accommodate vessels up to 270,000 Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is centered about
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dwt. 1.8 miles E of Sei-jima. Permission to use this anchorage or

Central Pier is situated on the S side of the inner harbor, with
7.37 any other in Sakaide Ko must be obtained from the Maritime
the harbor office on its SE side. See table titled Central Pier— Safety Agency at Takamatsu. Anchorage for vessels carrying
Berth Information for details on berths available. dangerous cargo is designated by the harbor authorities in the
Aspect.—Sei-jima (Seizima) (34°21'N., 133°51'E.), 112m harbor area SE of Sei-jima.
high and well-wooded, lies at the NE end of the reclaimed area.
Hijiri Iwa, 1.5m high, lies about 0.1 mile off the NW end of Bisan Seto North Traffic Route and Bisan Seto
Sei-jima. South Traffic Route
Ko-Sei Shima, 41m high and covered by pine trees, lies
about 0.8 mile N of Sei-jima. A light is shown from the N end 7.38 Bisan Seto North Traffic Route and Bisan Seto South
of the island. Depths of less than 4.9m extend up to about Traffic Route, as established under Maritime Traffic Safety
135m off the N side of the island; a sand bank, with depths of Law, lie between Ko Sei Shima, N of Sakaide Ko, and Mu Shi-
less than 10.1m, extends about 0.8 mile E of the island. ma. Numerous islands of Shiwaku Shoto (Siwaku Syoto) bor-
der Bisan Seto North Fairway. Caution is necessary due to the
many rocks and shoals, strong tidal currents, fishing boats, and
Central Pier—Berth Information
heavy traffic.
Wharf Depths alongside In the above traffic routes vessels must navigate in accor-
7.38
Central Pier No. 1 9.4m dance with the regulations established by the Maritime Traffic
Safety Law. Under these regulations, vessels must proceed W
Central Pier No. 2 5.9m in Bisan Seto North Traffic Route and E in Bisan Seto South
Central Pier No. 3 3.9-5.2m Traffic Route.
Mizushima Traffic Route crosses or joins the above traffic
7.38
West Wharf 6.2-6.4m routes in the E part, and many large vessels enter and leave
East Canal Quay 2.6-4.6m Sakaide Ko and Mizushima Ko. Considerable caution is neces-
sary and there are special regulations and signals.
Zenno Quay 12.0m A bridge spans Bisan Seto from the S side of Honshu, near
7.38
Wharf A 12.0m Kusomino Hana, to the N side of Shikoku, near Sakaide. There
is a vertical clearance of 65m in both Bisan Seto North Traffic
Wharf B 7.5-7.6m
Route and Bisan Seto South Traffic Route.
Wharf C 5.4-6.0m See paragraph 7.25 for further information.
7.38
Wharf D 5.0m
Bisan Seto North Traffic Route—Aspect
An oil refinery chimney, with an elevation of 158m, and nu-
7.37 7.39 Yo Shima (34°23'N., 133°49'E.), close to the intersec-
merous oil tanks are conspicuous on the N side of the re- tion of Bisan Seto North Traffic Route and Mizushima Traffic
claimed area. Route, has a 72m high summit at its NW end; there are many
Lights, in line bearing 181.3°, lead into Banno Su Hakuchi;
7.37 red-colored cliffs resulting from quarrying operations.
the rear light is shown from a gray gas tank, 86m high. Lighted Mizushima Fairway-Yo Shima control station, a white building
buoys are moored on each side of the entrance. with a flagstaff, lies near the SW end of the island. O-yo Shima
Tsuno Yama, 184m high and conical, is conspicuous about 3
7.37 (Koyo Shima), 48m high, lies about 0.3 mile E of Yo Shima.
miles S of Sei-jima. Inno Yama, about 2 miles farther S, is Nabe Shima, close SE of Yo Shima, is a flat-topped islet,
7.39
422m high and conspicuous from a distance. Shotsuji Yama, 22m high, marked by a light at its center. It is comparatively
about 1 mile NW of Tsuno Yama, is 117m high and surmount- steep-to on its S side; there are drying and submerged rocks
ed by a conspicuous building (tourist center) and two steel py- close off the E side of the island, the highest drying 2.6m. Due
lons. to the bridge piers of the Bisan Seto Bridge, Nabe Shima Light
The large chimney of a salt company is conspicuous about 2
7.37 is obscured between the bearings 358° to 014°. The observa-
miles E of Sei-jima; it has an elevation of 120m and is painted tion platform on Washua Yama, 133m high, about 2.5 miles N
red and white. of Yo Shima, is conspicuous.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory for the Naikai area,
7.37 Ushingano Se (Usingano Se), a rock with a depth of 18.4m,
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lies on the S side of the fairway, about 0.4 mile S of Nabe Shi- route, about 410m ENE of Habushi Iwa.
ma. Habushi Iwa Light, in line bearing 300° with the SW end of
7.40
Mitsugo Shima (Mitugo Shima), about 0.5 mile S of Nabe

7.39 Hiro Shima, leads in depths of over 8.5m in the channel W of
Shima, consists of three wooded rocky islets. The two N islets, Okino Su.
from E or W, appear to be joined. The W islet of the two is 19m
high, marked by a light, and has a wooded pointed rock close 7.41 Ko Shima (34°20'N., 133°39'E.), a wooded conical
off its E side; the E islet is 14.9m high and somewhat smaller. island, 154m high, lies about 2.5 miles WSW of Hiro Shima.
The S island is 19m high to the treetops, with a low rock on its Sanagi Shima, W of Ko Shima, is 249m high, with Kongo Ha-
W side. The group is bordered by shoals extending up to 0.1 na, a steep cliffy point, about 18m high, at its S end.
mile offshore. Mitsugo Sashi (Mitugo Sasi), steep-to on its N Kawara Su, a sandspit extending about 2.5 miles E of Sanagi
7.41
side and with a least depth of 4m, extends about 0.5 mile W of Shima, has depths of less than 2m in many parts; it dries in
Mitsugo Shima. Mitsugo Shima and Mitsugo Sashi are marked places between Ko Shima and Hiro Shima.
by a number of lighted buoys. Depths of less than 10.1m extend about 1 mile off the SW
7.41
Inosakino Tsugai, a spit, with depths of less than 20m and

7.39 end of Sanagi Shima. A wreck, with a depth of 10.1m, lies
about 0.1 to 0.3 mile wide, extends about 1.3 miles WNW from about 0.5 mile S of the S end of Sanagi Shima. Wrecks, with
Mitsugo Sashi and has sandwaves in the vicinity. Its least depth depths of 13.7m and 14.6m, lie nearly 2 miles SW and 1.8
of 10.1m lies in Mizushima Traffic Route, about 0.8 mile W of miles WSW of the S end of Sanagi Shima.
Mitsugo Shima Light, and is surrounded by depths of 11 to Takami Shima, about 1 mile SE of Ko Shima, borders the S
7.41
14m. Within Bisan Seto North Traffic Route the depths are side of Bisan Seto North Traffic Route. A light is shown on the
17.1 to 20m. In addition, the tidal currents are strong and sand NW extremity of the island. Ryuono Mori, 298m high, the
waves are liable to cause changes in depths in this area. summit of the island, lies in its SE part. A sandbank, with
depths of less than 2m, lies between Takami Shima and Futao-
7.40 Hon Shima (34°23'N., 133°47'E.), nearly 1 mile W of mote Shima. No. 3 Lighted Buoy is moored close SE of the
Yo Shima, rises to Takamubo Yama, 200m high, in its N part, shallowest part of this bank. A fish haven is situated 1.25 miles
and to a 204m hill in its SW part. Kuro Hana lies at the S ex- N of No. 3 Lighted Buoy.
tremity of the island, and Kaburasaki Bana, a white, round- Futaomote Shima, about 2.5 miles WSW of Takami Shima,
7.41
topped rocky point, 39m high, is conspicuous at the SW end of is an islet, 24m high, with two grassy summits. It lies between
the island. A lighted buoy is moored about 90m SE of Kuro the W entrances of Bisan Seto North Traffic Route and Bisan
Hana, and Kurohanano Iso (Kurobana-no-Iso), with a least Seto South Traffic Route. The islet is surrounded by drying and
depth of 18.6m, extends about 0.3 mile SSW of Kuro Hana. submerged rocks. A light is shown from drying rocks, about
7.40 0.3 mile NE of Futaomote Shima.
crosses the North Traffic Route between the S end of Hon Shi-
ma and Ushi Shima. 7.42 Mu Shima (34°18'N., 133°32'E.), about 4.5 miles
A light is shown on the head of a breakwater at Honshima
7.40 WSW of Sanagi Shima, is 185m high, and marked by a light at
Ko (34°22.7'N., 133°47.3'E.). Kasashima is a small harbor on its S end. It lies at the N end of the recommended route. A sub-
the NE coast of Hon Shima, 0.8 mile N of Honshima Ko. It is marine cable runs from the NE point of Mu Shima to Manabe
protected by breakwaters, including a detached outer breakwa- Shima, about 3.5 miles NE.
ter from which lights are shown at both ends. Nezura Iwa, a rock, drying 1.7m and marked SE by a lighted
7.42
Ushi Shima, about 0.8 mile SE of Kuro Hana, has two sum-
7.40 buoy, lies about 0.8 mile W of the S end of Mu Shima.
mits. The NW summit is 95m high, with a steel pylon in the vi- Habu Shima, 56m high to the tops of the trees, lies about 1
7.42
cinity, and the SE summit is 111m high. A light is shown on mile NNW of Mu Shima. Depths of less than 10.1m surround
the head of a breakwater, which extends N from the N extremi- the island. Asa Se, with a least depth of 3.5m, lies about 0.2
ty of the island; from a distance, this light structure appears mile NE of Habu Shima. Misaki Dashi, an isolated rock with a
isolated and quite separated from the island. depth of 3.9m, lies about 1 mile NE of Habu Shima.
Okino Su, a sand spit with a least depth of 2.8m, extends
7.40 O-Tobi Shima (O-Bi Shima), 152m high, lies about 1 mile
7.42
about 2.5 miles WSW from a position about 0.2 mile SW of NNW of Habu Shima; a depth of 10.1m lies about 0.2 mile off
Ushi Shima. Farther W, depths of less than 10.1m extend to the SW side of the island. A sand bank, most of which dries,
Takami Shima; on this bank lies Kojimadashi Se, two heads, extends about 0.2 mile E of the island.
with depths of 2.7 and 4.6m, and depths of less than 4.9m ex- Ko-Tibi Shima (Ko-Bi Shima), 80m high, lies about 0.5 mile
7.42
tending about 0.8 mile ENE of Takami Shima. ENE of O-Tobi Shima. The E part of the channel between the
Hiro Shima lies about 1.5 miles W of Hon Shima. Sono Su,
7.40 islands has depths of over 10.1m. Depths of less than 10.1m
between the two islands, has depths of less than 4.9m, and extend about 0.1 mile off the W side of Ko-Tibi Shima; a depth
dries for about 1 mile in its central part. There are landslides on of 6.7m lies about 0.3 mile NNW of the island.
the S end and W coast of Hiro Shima caused by quarrying and Mi Saki lies about 2.5 miles SE of Mu Shima and is marked
7.42
timber cutting. Dondoro Yama, 312m high in the S part of Hiro by a light at its W end. Heavily-wooded hills extend SE of the
Shima, has a precipice on its S side; a pointed peak, 207m point, gradually rising to Shiunde San (Siunde San), the sum-
high, farther W, is conspicuous from the SE to SW. mit of the peninsula, about 2 miles ESE. The peak, 352m high,
Habushi Iwa (Habusi Iwa), a white rock, marked by a light,
7.40 with an observation platform, is a bare mountain with a Mount
lies near the S limit of Bisan Seto North Traffic Route, S of Hi- Fuji shape, and appears as an island from the Kurushima Kai-
ro Shima. A rock, with a depth of 9.2m, lies inside the traffic kyo area.
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to South Traffic Route are to proceed in an E direction.

Vessels leaving or entering a traffic route should not alter
7.44
course in the vicinity of the entrance points.

Vessels navigating in Mizushima Traffic Route should, as far
7.44
as practicable, keep to the right of the center of the traffic route.

Vessels, other than a huge vessel (vessels of 200m or more in
7.44
length) and vessels engaged in fishing or other operations

when navigating in Mizushima Traffic Route, shall keep out of
the way of a vessel navigating in Bisan Seto North Traffic
Route.
Vessels, other than huge vessels, navigating in Bisan Seto
7.44
North Traffic Route, shall keep out of the way of huge vessels
navigating in Mizushima Traffic Route.
At the intersection of a junction of a traffic route, all vessels
7.44
should keep out of the way of a huge vessel navigating the traf-
fic route.
Fishing vessels navigating in Mizushima Traffic Route
7.44
should keep out of the way of vessels proceeding W in Bisan

Seto North Traffic Route.
See paragraph 7.25 for further vessel limitations in Bisan Se-
7.44
to North Traffic Route and Bisan Seto South Traffic Route.
Marugame Ko (34°18'N., 133°47'E.)

Mu Shima Light 7.45 Marugame Ko lies about 4 miles SW of Sakaide Ko, S

of Bisan Seto South Traffic Route. The harbor lies between Ka-
Ogo Ishi, about 0.1 mile W of Mi Saki, consists of two rocks;
7.42 mi-ma Shima, a bowl-shaped islet, 36m high, and Shimo-ma
the outer rock is 1.8m high, and the inner one is 4m high. Shima, an islet, 32m high, about 1.5 miles WSW. It is an indus-
trial harbor, with a shipyard in its NW part.
Bisan Seto South Traffic Route—Aspect Depths—Limitations.—Dredged depths of 7.5m lead to the
7.45
E side of the reclaimed area, where there are berths with depths
7.43 Awa Shima lies with its N extremity (34°17'N., of 7.5m alongside.
133°38'E.) nearly 1 mile S of Futaomote Shima. It has N, S, The W side of the reclaimed land has dredged depths of 11m
7.45
and E summits. Ashima Yama (Asima Yama), 181m high and in the outer part, with a depth of 9m alongside berths on the W
conical, is the N summit. The S and highest summit is Shirono side of the reclaimed land.
Yama (Zvo-no Yama), 222m high. A drydock at the shipyard is 290m long and 57m wide, with
7.45
In the traffic route between Awa Shima and Ushi Shima,

7.43 a depth of 6.8m; it can accommodate vessels up to 80,000 gt.
about 5 miles ENE, there are, in general, dredged depths of Aspect.—A radar station, housing the Bisan Seto Traffic
7.45
12.4m or more, except for a sand bank, with a least depth of Advisory Service Center has been established (34°18'N.,
11.2m, about 410m SE of Takama Shima; Kojimadashi Se, 133°49'E.). A chimney, 103m high, is conspicuous about 0.2
previously described in paragraph 7.40, and Okinu So border mile NE of the range lights. The keep of Marugame Castle,
the N side of the traffic route, and an extensive bank, with about 0.8 mile farther SSE, is 83m high, painted white, and
depths of less than 10.1m, borders the S side of the traffic, be- floodlit. Eight silos, 33m high, are conspicuous about 0.8 mile
tween Tadotsu Ko and Marugame Ko. SW of Kami-ma Shima. Seven cranes, painted pale blue, with
A sand bank, with a least depth of 1.2m, extends to 1.25
7.43 red and white derricks, are conspicuous E of Shimo-ma Shima.
miles WSW of the SE end of Takami Shima.
Okinonaka Se, a sand bank with two heads and with a least
7.43
Tadotsu Ko (34°17'N., 133°45'E.)
depth of 4.2m, lies about 1.5 miles E of the S end of Takami
Shima; it is reported to move under the influence of the tidal 7.46 Tadotsu Ko (Tadotu Ko), about 3 miles WSW of
current. Marugame Ko, consists of an inner harbor which is protected
Takamimae Se, with a depth of 8.2m, lies about 1 mile SE of
7.43 by breakwaters; a light is shown at the head of each breakwa-
Takami Shima. ter. Tadotsu Ko is bordered by large areas of reclaimed land E
and W. It is an industrial harbor with a shipyard.
Bisan Seto North Traffic Route and Bisan Seto Depths—Limitations.—Jetties on the W side of the E re-
7.46
South Traffic Route—Regulations claimed area have depths of 6 to 7m alongside. A wharf at the
base of the inner harbor W breakwater has a berth, 105m long,
7.44 Vessels navigating in Bisan Seto North Traffic Route with 6m alongside. A jetty on the W side of the W reclaimed
are to proceed in a W direction; vessels navigating in Bisan Se- area has depths of 7 to 10.1m alongside.
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Aspect.—Ogi Yama, thickly wooded and 93m high, is con-

7.46 Sashi, Yo Shima, and Nabe Shima have been previously de-
spicuous close inland of the inner harbor. Oil tanks are con- scribed in paragraph 7.39.
spicuous on the W side of the W reclaimed area. Kameyanna Hanana Asari (34°23'N., 133°48'E.), rocks,
7.49
An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 59m,

7.46 with depths of 3.6m and marked E by a lighted buoy, lie about
crosses the harbor 0.4 mile within the entrance. 0.3 mile SE of the E extremity of Hon Shima.
Directions.—Ogi Yama, bearing 158°, leads into the inner
7.46 Wasa Shima, 32m high, and Ikuro Shima, 26m high and
7.49
harbor. densely wooded, lie close NW and 0.75 mile N, respectively, of

Yo Shima. A sandy shoal, with a least depth of 7.7m, and about
Takuma Ko 0.4 mile long N-S, lies about 0.4 mile W of Wasa Shima, close
E of the traffic route.
7.47 Takuma Ko (34°15'N., 133°40'E.), about 3 miles SW Hitsuishi-jima (Hituisi Shima), 78m high, lies about 0.3 mile
7.49
of Tadotsu Ko, is an open port, divided into two parts by a pen- N of Ikuro Shima. Besai Tsugai, a sand bank, with a least depth
insula. Koya Hana, the NE extremity of the peninsula, is a of 13.4m, lies W of Hitsuishi-jima. Bridges, with vertical clear-
white steep cliff, 65m high. The E part of the harbor is an in- ances of 31m, connect Wasa Shima, Ikuro Shima, and Hitsuishi
dustrial and timber harbor. With strong N winds, the handling Shima. Fixed red and green lights mark the outer limits of the
of cargo in the roadstead is reported to be difficult. fairway under the bridge.
Depths—Limitations.—Draft limitation in the channel is
7.47 Mukaekasa Shima, Naga Shima, and Mukuchi Shima, re-
7.49
11m at high tide. Takuma No. 1 Berth and Takuma No. 2 Berth spectively, border the W side of Mizushima Traffic Route. A
have depths alongside of 5.5m and 7.5m, respectively. The red-colored, pointed rock lies on the N side of Mukaekasa Shi-
length of Takuma No. 1 Berth is 90m; the length of Takuma ma. A rock, drying 3.1m, lies about 0.2 mile N of the E end of
No. 2 Berth is 130m. The wharves lie on the E face of the re- Naga Shima, and close W of the traffic route. Mukuchi Shima
claimed land on the W side of Takuma Ura. There is also re- (Mukuti Shima) is 125m high in its S part and marked by a
claimed land forming a basin on the E side of Takuma Ura. light at its NW end.
The anchorages for timber discharge can accommodate
7.47 Shimotsui Seto (Simotui Seto) intersects Mizushima Traffic
7.49
drafts of 8 to 11m; the three anchorages, designated A, B, and Route from the E. The passage is deep and free of dangers, but
C, lie inside the harbor limit, W of Iwa Shima. the tidal currents exceed a velocity of 3 knots. Many small ves-
Aspect.—Range beacons are situated at the N end of a
7.47 sels use the passage, and vessels over 100 gt must show desti-
promontory on the S side of Takuma Ura. The beacons, in line nation signals and give sound signals when entering, leaving,
bearing 166°, lead through the fairway, marked by lighted and crossing Mizushima Traffic Route.
buoys, in depths of at least 7.5m, to a position close NE of Ta- A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 31m, spans Shimotsui
7.49
kuma No. 1 Berth and Takuma No. 2 Berth. Seto between the N end of Hitsuishi Shima and the mainland
Shishi Shima (Sisi Shima), about 1 mile N of Koya Hana, is
7.47 NNE. Bridge lights mark the center and outer limits of the fair-
heavily wooded and 109m high. Shishinomosaki (Sisi-no-Mo way under the bridge.
Saki), with depths of less than 4.9m, extends about 1.8 miles The W entrance of Shimotsui Seto lies between Mukuchi
7.49
ENE of Shishi Shima. Shima and Nishino Saki, about 0.8 mile NE. The latter point is
Anchorage.—The best anchorage around Awa Shima is on
7.47 55m high, with a conspicuous cliff. The E entrance to the pas-
the S side of the island. Anchorage can be taken, in 5 to 10.1m; sage lies between Kusumi Bana and Kama Shima (34°25'N.,
care should be taken to avoid Taishino Mo, a bank, with a least 133°50'E.), about 0.5 mile SE. Matsu Shima, 27m high, about
depth of 1.8m, in the entrance to the bay. Anchorage can be 0.5 mile WNW of Kama Shima, lies on the S side of the pas-
taken, in depths of 11 to 15m, as convenient, between this bay sage.
and the Shikoku coast. Anchorage can be taken by vessels with Kusumi Bana (Kusumi-no Hana) is marked by a light at its
7.49
a draft up to 9.2m, in depths of 10.1 to 11.8m, N of Koya Hana, SE end. Washiu Zan, 133m high, lies about 0.8 mile WNW of
within the harbor limit. Kusumi Bana; there is an observation platform, a hotel, and a
Large vessels should approach the anchorage from the W,
7.47 tourist road on Washiu Zan. Exposed red-colored rocks, be-
passing between the SW end of Awa Shima and the Shikoku tween the hill and the point, are good landmarks for Shimotsui
coast SW. Seto from the E.
Mizushima Traffic Route 7.50 Noji Shoto (Nozi Syoto) (34°27'N., 133°45'E.), close
NW of Mizushima Traffic Route, consists of four islets, ex-
7.48 Mizushima Traffic Route (Mizusima Traffic Route), tending for about 1 mile in a NW direction from a position
specified by the Maritime Safety Law, extends from Bisan Seto about 0.8 mile N of the N end of Mukuchi-jima. The islets,
North Traffic Route and Bisan Seto South Traffic Route to from SE to NW, respectively, are Kami-noji Shima, 33m high;
Mizushima Ko. It is the route normally used by large tankers Futo-noji Shima; Hoso-noji Shima; and Isaro-noji Shima. A
proceeding to and from Mizushima Ko. rock, drying 0.9m, lies about 115m N of Isaro-noji Shima. The
Caution is necessary, as many small vessels in Shimotsui Se-
7.48 islets lie on the W side of the entrance to Mizushima Ko.
to cross the traffic route; there are also strong tidal currents Regulations.—A speed limit of 12 knots is in effect for ves-
7.50
flowing E and W. sels navigating in Mizushima Traffic Route from the junction
Lighted buoys mark the traffic route.
7.48 with Bisan Seto Traffic Route N to the harbor limit of Mizushi-
ma Ko.
7.49 Mitsugo Shima (34°22'N., 133°49'E.), Mitsugo Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory.
7.50
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Signals.—Shapes or lights are shown from the signal station

7.50 date vessels up to 30,000 dwt, with a maximum draft of 10.9m.
at the SW end of Yo Shima, and at Nishino Saki, on the N side Aspect.—Katsura Shima (Katura Shima) (34°28'N.,
7.51
of the W entrance to Shimotsui Seto. When signals cannot be 133°46'E.), 51m high, is conspicuous on the E side of the en-
made from the above signal stations, they will be shown from a trance to Mizushima Ko. Two gantry cranes, each 81m high
vessel of the Maritime Safety Agency. and painted red and white, are conspicuous at a shipyard far-
Caution.— Shoaling has been reported in the traffic route
7.50 ther N. A signal station, painted white, stands on Taka Shima
approaches; check the chart for depth changes. (Takasima), a hill, 59m high, farther N.
A chimney, 166m high and painted red and white, is conspic-
7.51
Mizushima Ko (34°30'N., 133°45'E.) uous on the E side of the inner harbor, about 3 miles NNW of
Katsura Shima.
World Port Index No. 61595 Refineries with numerous chimneys are conspicuous on the
7.51
E side of the main fairway.

7.51 Mizushima Ko (Mizusima Ko), a specified harbor, has Noji Shoto was previously described in paragraph 7.50. Ka-
7.51
been constructed on reclaimed land fronting the mouth of mi-Mizu Shima, 51m high, on which there are the ruins of a
Takahashi Kawa. It is an industrial harbor developed in con- chimney, lies about 1.5 miles WNW of Isaro-noji Shima, the
junction with the establishment of heavy industry zones. NW islet of Noji Shoto. Shimo-Mizu Shima (Simo-Mizu Shi-
Tamashima Ko, included within the harbor area of Mizushima ma), 58m high, lies about 0.8 mile W of Kami-Mizu Shima; its
Ko, lies W of Takahashi Kawa and will be described later in summit, covered with pine trees, appears black.
paragraph 7.52. Lighted buoys mark the channels and some of the basins.
7.51
Winds—Weather.—The climate is temperate and the sea in

7.51 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 10,000
7.51
the harbor is generally calm; even during the winter monsoon, gt. The Harbor Pilot is available during daylight hours only,
there is no problem in handling cargo in the harbor. It receives and boards vessels in the quarantine anchorage. The pilots can
hardly any damage from typhoons and high tides. be contacted on VHF channels 12, 14, and 16. For further in-
Fog sometimes occurs in spring, but it disperses in 2 to 3
7.51 formation, see paragraph 6.1.
hours and is no obstacle to navigation. Signals.—Communications regarding harbor operations
7.51
Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Mizushima is

7.51 may be made by radio or radiotelephone with the harbormaster.
3.3m at springs and 2.5m at neaps. Navigation control signals for the harbor fairway are shown
7.51
The flood current flows NW, and the ebb current flows SE.
7.51 from the Mizushima Signal Station on Taka Shima.
The maximum tidal current within the harbor is about 1 to 1.5 A liaison office of the Naikai Pilotage Area Pilots Associa-
7.51
knots. tion is situated at Mizushima.

Depths—Limitations.—The statutory fairway (Konai Pas-
7.51 Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage lies W of Noji Sho-
7.51
sage), established by Maritime Traffic Safety Law, extends to and has depths of 14.8 to 21m.
from Mizushima Traffic Route to the inner harbor; it is about 3
miles long, with depths of 14.7 to 23m. Tamashima Ko
A shoal area, with depths of less than 10.1m, lies S of Katura
7.51
Shima, on the E side of the fairway. There is a channel, with 7.52 Tamashima Ko (34°31'N., 133°41'E.), W of Taka-
depths of over 10.1m and marked by buoys, E of the shoal area. hashi Kawa, is included within the harbor area of Mizushima
The W side of the shoal area is steep-to, and care is necessary. Ko. The harbor area is shallow except for the dredged fairways,
Seto Wharf A, NE of Katsura Shima, has a berthing length
7.51 and reclamation work is underway. A power station is situated
of 285m, with a depth of 14m alongside, and can accommodate near the SW end of the reclaimed land.
vessels up to 12.3m draft and 75,000 dwt. Depths—Limitations.—A fairway, with depths of about
7.52
Nippon Oil and Energy No. 2 Oil Jetty, in the SW part of the
7.51 4.9m, extends N from a position about 1.5 miles N of Shimu-
inner harbor, has a depth of 17.2m alongside and can accom- Mizu Shima to the power station. Another fairway, with depths
modate tankers up to 240,000 dwt, with a maximum draft of of 5.5 to 6.5m, leads N from a position about 2 miles NW of
16.5m. Shimu-Mizu Shima to the heavy industry factory on the W side
Tokyo Steel Wharf A, in the NE part of the inner harbor, has
7.51 of the reclaimed land.
depths of 10 to 11m alongside, and can accommodate vessels Lighted buoys mark the fairways.
7.52
up to 54,000 dwt, with a maximum draft of 11m. The fairway into Tamashima Ko leads to Wharf No. 1,
7.52
Nishi Nihon Grain Center, in the NW part of the inner har-

7.51 Wharf No. 2, and Wharf No. 3, which have depths from 4 to
bor, has depths of 11.2m alongside, and can accommodate ves- 5.6m alongside.
sels up to 60,000 dwt, with a maximum draft of 11.5m. Tamashima Harbor Island (34°30'N., 133°41'E.) is situat-
7.52
Mitsubishi Oil Jetty No. 6, on the W side of the inner harbor,

7.51 ed on reclaimed land E of the fairway. Wharf No. 6, with a
has depths of 16.3m alongside, and can accommodate tankers depth of 10m alongside, lies at the NE section of this island.
up to 240,000 dwt, with a maximum draft of 16.5m. Aspect.—Two chimneys, 233m and 173m high, and painted
7.52
Kawasaki Steel Wharf, on the S side of the basin on the W

7.51 red and white, are conspicuous in the vicinity of the power sta-
side of the inner harbor, has depths of 17.1m alongside, and tion. The power station lies in the E part of the reclaimed land
can accommodate vessels up to 200,000 dwt, with a maximum on the E side of the harbor. A fairway, marked on the E side by
draft of 16m. lighted buoys and on the W side by two lighted buoys, and with
Kawasaki Steel Wharf T, on the E side of the mouth of Taka-
7.51 a least charted depth of 4.6m, leads to a basin on the S side of
hashi Kawa, has depths of 10.9m alongside, and can accommo- the power station.
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Hachiman Yama, 34m high, lies at the W entrance of the riv-

7.52 7.55 Taka Shima, about 1 mile S of Kono Shima, rises to
er on the W part of the inner harbor. Tamashima Light an elevation of 77m in its NE part; a conspicuous shrine gate-
(34°31'N., 133°40'E.) lies close E of Hachiman Yama. way stands on its summit. Sasude Shima, Moyaji Shima, and
Caution.—The fairways are dredged and shoal abruptly on
7.52 Inazumi Shima are islets which lie NE to SW, respectively, off
each side. the NW side of Taka Shima. Above-water rocks lie off the NW
end of Sasude Shima. Overhead cables, with a vertical clear-
Islands and Channels Northwest of the West Part ance of 25m, connect Mayaji Shima with Sasude Shima and
of Bisan Seto Taka Shima.
Kurotsuchi Seto (Kurotuti Seto), between Kono Shima and
7.55
7.53 Kurotsuchi Seto (34°26'N., 133°31'E.), Shiraishi Se- Taka Shima, is reduced to a navigable width of about 0.3 mile
to, Kitagi Seto, and other passages lie about 14 miles W of by Sasude Shima. The passage has depths of 12.8 to 32m, but
Shimotsui Seto; the W entrances of the passages lead into there are depths of 7.6m in its E approach.
Kasaoka Wan and Bingo Nada. Small vessels westbound often Shiraishi Seto (Siraisi Seto), between Taka Shima and Shi-
7.55
take passage from Shimotsui Seto, passing S of Ajiro Shoto, to raishi-jima (Siraisi Shima), is about 0.8 mile wide, with gener-
reach Shiraishi Seto; small vessels eastbound take the reverse ally deep water, but the navigable width is reduced by islets
route. In addition, some large vessels proceeding to or from and submerged rocks. Strong tidal currents run between Taka
Mizushima Ko pass between Noji Shoto and Mukuchi-jima, Shima and Kotaka Shima.
between Gantsuga Se and Tokudakino Ishi, then N of Te Shi- Kotaka Shima, 41m high, lies about 0.2 mile SE of Taka Shi-
7.55
ma, and then between Manabe Shima and Sanaga Shima. ma, and Kogochi Shima, 30m high, lies about 0.1 mile farther
SE. Overhead cables, with a vertical clearance of about 22m, ex-
Mukuchi-jima (34°25'N., 133°46'E.) and Noji Shoto were
7.53 tend between the three islands. The E end of Kotaka Shima is
described in paragraph 7.50 with the Mizushima Traffic Route. bordered by drying rocks; the S side of Kogochi Shima is shoal,
A sand bank, with depths of less than 10.1m, extends about 2
7.53 but with depths of over 10.1m about 0.1 mile offshore.
miles W of Mukuchi-jima; Mukuchi Se, the inner part, with Okino-shira Ishi, a white rock, 7m high and marked by a
7.55
depths of 1 to 4.9m, extends about 1 mile W of Mukuchi-jima. light, lies about 0.3 mile SSW of Kogochi Shima. Kajikake, a
Gantsuga Se, with a least depth of 6.8m, lies close SW of the rock, with less than 0.3m, lies about 0.2 mile SSW of Okino-
outer end of the sand bank. A lighted buoy is moored off the W shira Ishi.
end of the sand bank and N of Gantsuga Se. Caution.—Kajikake is the most dangerous rock in this pas-
7.55
Ajiro Shoto (Aziro Syoto) (34°27'N., 133°42'E.), about 2.5

7.53 sage.
miles W of Noji Shoto, consists of four rocky islets. Chabin
(Tyabin), the N islet, is 26m high with one pine tree. O-bishaku 7.56 Hyakken Zowai, a rock marked by a light, lies about
(O-Bisyaku), the SW islet, is 26m high with one pine tree. The 0.3 mile SW of the SW end of Taka Shima; rocks extend to To-
middle and SE islets are bare. Okino Ishi, a rock with a depth ri Shima, 12m high, about 0.3 mile N.
of 4.5m, and Tokudakino Ishi, a rock, with a depth of 4.3m, lie The NW coast of Shiraishi-jima has depths of more than
7.56
about 0.8 mile ESE and 0.5 mile SE, respectively, of O- 10.1m about 0.1 mile offshore. Tako Zowai, with a depth of
bishaku. A lighted buoy is moored between the two rocks. less than 1.6m, lies in the SW approach to Shiraishi Seto, about
Shimo-mizu Shima, about 0.8 mile NNW of Ajiro Shoto,
7.53 1 mile WSW of the NW end of Shiraishi-jima.
was previously described in paragraph 7.51 with Mizushima Kanari-jima, 21m high, with a rock drying 0.2m close N, lies
7.56
Ko. Shimono Ishi, rocks, with a depth of 4.5m, lie nearly 2 about 1.3 miles SW of the NW end of Shiraishi-jima. Rocks,
miles ESE of Shimo-mizu Shima. with depths of 7.6m and 7.3m, lie between the above rock and
islet.
7.54 Yori Shima (34°28'N., 133°36'E.), about 4.5 miles W Kitagi Seto, between Shiraishi-jima and Kitagi Shima, close
7.56
of Shimo-mizu Shima, has two summits; the E and higher sum- SE, has a least navigable width of about 0.2 mile and mid-
mit is 81m high, pine-covered, and conspicuous from a dis- channel depths of 11.9 to 22m.
tance. Aosa Yama, 250m high, about 1 mile farther W, is also Kitagishima Ko, protected by two breakwaters, lies at the
7.56
conspicuous from a distance. head of the bight on the E side of Kitagi Shima. A light is
Kono Shima (34°27'N., 133°31'E.) is located about 3.5
7.54 shown on the head of the N breakwater. A fish haven is situated
miles WSW of Yori Shima. Its summit 302m high, surmounted close to the N entrance point to this bight. Temporary anchor-
by a TV tower, lies in the middle of the island and is a good age, sheltered from W winds, can be obtained in the bight, in
landmark. depths of about 8m, mud.
Konashimasoto Ko, on the S side of Kono Shima, is a small
7.54 A light is shown from the head of a breakwater which extends
7.56
harbor protected by breakwaters and a light is shown from the 0.15 mile N from a position midway along the NW shore of
head of the W breakwater. There is a chemical factory on its Kitagi Shima. A second light is shown from a breakwater head at
shore. The chimney of the chemical factory, 53m high, is con- Kanafuro Ko, in the NW part of Kitagi Shima.
spicuous. Several jetties and wharves, fronting the factory, Tateishi Yama, 171m high, the summit of Shiraishi-jima, lies
7.56
have depths of 4.9 to 5.8m alongside. in the S part of the island.

Anchorage.—Large vessels anchor, in 10.1 to 28m, sand,
7.54 Tate Shima, a conical rock, 10.1m high, lies in the middle of
7.56
mixed with clay, off the harbor. Strong SE and SW winds raise the NE entrance to Kitagi Seto; several flat rocks extend about
a sea. The flood tidal current flows W, and the ebb tidal current 0.1 mile NE of Tate Shima. Suzuki, with a depth of 6.4m, lies
flows E, with a maximum velocity of about 1 knot. about 0.2 mile SW of Tate Shima.
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Kajiko Shima, 39m high, lies in the SW approach to Kitagi

7.56 about 0.2 mile NE of the NE end of O Shima. A reef, on which
Seto, about 0.8 mile W of the W extremity of Kitagi Shima; a there is a rock, 3.5m high, extends about 0.1 mile SW of the
rock, drying 3.1m, lies about 0.2 mile N of Kajiko Shima. Inu- SW end of Ko Shima. Modoka Shima, 29m high, lies about 0.2
no Kashiro, a rock, drying 0.3m, lies about 0.4 mile SE of Ka- mile E of Ko Shima.
jiko Shima. Yokobe Shima, 17.1m high, lies about 0.7 mile
ESE of Kajiko Shima. Manabe Shima, about 1 mile SE of Kitagi Shima, rises to
7.57
Caution.—An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of

7.56 Shiro Yama, 131m high, its summit, at its N end. There are two
about 28m, crosses the narrows of Kitagi Seto. hills in its W part; the S hill is 126m high. The coasts of the is-
land are mostly cliffy and comparatively steep-to. There is a
7.57 Kitagi Shima (34°23'N., 133°32'E.), is easily recog- small harbor, protected by a breakwater, at the head of a bight
nized by its red-colored rocks caused by quarrying, and rises to on the N coast of the island. A light is shown from the break-
an elevation of 226m in its central part. water head.
The passage between Kitagi Shima and Manabe Shima has
7.57 Toi Shima, 39m high to the tops of the trees, lies in the mid-
depths of 10.1 to 30m except for Oshimano Se, which has a dle of the W approach, about 0.8 mile W of the W end of Ma-
depth of 8.9m and lies about 0.5 mile E of Shishi Saki nabe Shima. Meota Iwa, a group of rocks, drying up to 1.5m,
A rock, with a depth of 3.7m, extends about 0.1 mile NW of
7.57 lies about 0.3 mile NE of Toi Shima, and is steep-to except on
Shishi Saki, the S entrance point of the bay on the E side of its S side. Foul ground, with a rock drying 3.8m at its outer
Kitagi Shima. end, extends about 0.1 mile ESE of Toi Shima. Ozowai, a rock
O Shima, 57m high, joined by a sandy isthmus to Ko Shima,
7.57 with a depth of 5.9m, lies about 0.3 mile SSW of Toi Shima. A
64m high, close S, lies in the E entrance, about 1 mile E of Shi- rock 3.1m high, lies close N of Toi Shima, to which it is joined
shi Saki. A reef, with a depth of 6.4m at its outer end, extends by a reef.
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8.0
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179
SECTOR 8
THE NAIKAI (INLAND SEA)—EASTERN PART
8.0Plan.—This sector first describes the passage through Bingo cinity of the fairway is 14.9m, about 5 miles WSW of the NW
Nada and Hiuchi Nada, including Kurushima Kaikyo. The S end of Takaikami-jima (34°18'N., 133°16'E.).
part of Hiuchi Nada is then described. Fukuyama Ko and its The route branching off the main route between Mu Shima
8.2
approaches, in the N part of Bingo Nada, are then described. and Mi Saki, and extending W to Mihara Seto, in the NW part
Finally, the passages and islands NW of Bingo Nada, including of Bingo Nada, has a depth of about 10.1m in the E entrance to
Mihara Seto, are described. The general sequence of each part Mihara Seto.
is from E to W.
General Remarks
8.1 The recommended route through the Naikai, from be-
tween Mu Shima (34°18'N., 133°32'E.) and Mi Shima to Ku-
rushima Traffic Route, about 28 miles WSW, is marked by
lighted buoys. Bingo Nada and Hiuchi Nada lie in the N and S
parts, respectively, of this portion, and are separated from each
other by a chain of islets. Kurushima Traffic Route then con-
nects Hiuchi Nada with Aki Nada. Special regulations as pre-
scribed by the Maritime Traffic Safety Law are in force in
Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route. See Pub. 120 Sailing Direc-
tions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia, and
the graphic with the description of Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic
Route in paragraph 8.5.
8.1Mihara Seto and other channels lie between the NW part of
Bingo Nada and the NE part of Aki Nada.
8.1Tides—Currents.—Within Bingo Nada and Hiuchi Nada,
there is a confluence of the E and W tidal currents which fol-
lows the inflow of the tide from Kii Suido and Bungo Suido.
Furthermore, within this area, the currents divide and set to the
E and W. The positions of this confluence, and also those at
which the currents divide, vary with the accompanying chang-
es in times of HW and LW. With the exception of the passages
between the islands and islets, the currents are weak from day
to day. There is a marked difference in their directions and ve-
locities.
8.1In the narrow channels of Mihara Seto, the tidal currents are 8.2 Takaikami-jima Light
strong, with some tide rips and eddies. The flood current flows
E, and the ebb current W. In the lee of the islands there are 8.3 North side of route.—Mu Shima, the islands NW of
countercurrents, generally weak with unsettled directions. In Mu Shima, and Nezura Iwa, W of the island, have been previ-
Mekari Seto, Aogi Seto, and Oge Seto, the maximum veloci- ously described in paragraph 7.42.
ties are 4.4, 5.6, and 3.6 knots, respectively. 8.3Hassyomaki and an isolated group of rocks, with a depth of
8.1The tidal current in Haguri Seto has a mean velocity of about 14.7m, lie about 1.7 miles SW of Mu Shima.
5 knots, and a maximum velocity of 7 knots. Slack water oc- 8.3Uji Shima (34°19'N., 133°28'E.), nearly 3 miles W of Mu
curs 1 hour after HW and LW and lasts for about 1 hour. Shima, has a 188m high summit at its E end.
8.1The tidal currents in Miyanokubo Seto are strong, attaining 8.3Hyakkan-jima (34°18'N., 133°17'E.), off the E entrance to
velocities of 9 knots at springs. Mihara Seto, is a conical island, 71m high, marked by a light
on its summit; the coast has generally steep cliffs.
Routes through Bingo Nada and Hiuchi Nada 8.3Toyo Shima, about 4 miles S of Hyakkan-jima, and on the N
side of the recommended route, has 2 summits; the W and
8.2 The recommended route through Bingo Nada and Hi- higher is 109m.
uchi Nada is indicated by Bingo Nada Lighted Buoy No. 1 to 8.3Yuge Shima, about 2 miles NW of Toyo Shima, consists of two
Bingo Nada Lighted Buoy No. 7. Bingo Nada Lighted Buoy parts joined by a low isthmus. The N part is mountainous, with
No. 7 is moored between Mu Shima and Mi Saki, while Bingo three peaks, and Mi Yama, 326m high, the N peak is the summit
Nada Lighted Buoy No. 1 is moored about 2 miles WNW of of the island. Kushi Yama, in the S part, is 199m high and conical.
Kaji Shima (34°07'N., 133°10'E.). The least depth in the vi- 8.3Sa Shima, close SW of Yuge Shima, has hills alternately
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180 Sector 8. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Eastern Part
covered with small trees, and others with exposed granite. Its but drops steeply on its E and W sides. The summit of the is-
summit, 123m high, is near the middle of the island. land, 258m high, is conspicuous from a distance. A light is
Hakata-jima, about 2 miles SW of Sa Shima, has a conspicu- shown from the N slope of the island, and pine trees mark the
ous summit, Hoko San, 304m high, near its center. NE end of the island. Depths of less than 10.1m extend up to
O Shima lies on the N side of the E entrance to Kurushima
8.3 0.5 mile E and W of the island.
Kaikyo. Nembutsu Yama (Nenbutu Yama), its summit 382m 8.4Submarine power cables link the islands Takaikami-jima
high, lies in the N part of the island. Todai Yama, 234m high, Toyo, Yuge, and Uo-jima.
with Takatori Yama, 253m high, with a wooded peak, lie in the 8.4Hiuchi Deitai, a mud bank with depths of less than 20m, ex-
NE part of the island. Tate Yama, 231m high, lies near the SW tends from S of Takaikami-jima to the NE end of O Shima.
end of the island. Kiro Yama, 308m high, lies about 0.8 mile There is a least depth of 15m near the recommended track.
ENE of Tate Yama. All are conspicuous bare mountains. 8.4Kaji Shima (Kazi Shima), about 6.5 miles SW of Takaikami-
Kamagi Shima, 22m high and bordered by rocks, lies about
8.3 jima, is a round-topped island, 79m high, and covered with
1 mile SE of Todai Hana, the NE extremity of O Shima; a rock, bamboo grass. A reef extends about 0.1 mile S of the island.
with a depth of 0.9m, lies about 320m NE of Kamagi Shima. 8.4Shisaka-jima is the collective name for four islets, about 1
Yoko Shima, 41m high, lies about 0.8 mile SW of Kamagi
8.3 mile E of Kaji Shima. Ieno Shima (Iye Shima), the middle is-
Shima. A rock, with a depth of 10.1m, lies about 0.3 mile SSW land, is joined by reclaimed land to Mino Shima, close S. The
of Yoko Shima; Kamo Sho, a group of rocks, drying 2.4m, lies chimney of a former refinery, 110m high on Ieno Shima, is
about 0.8 mile WSW of Yoko Shima. conspicuous from a distance. Nezumi-jima, 49m high, lies
close W of Ieno Shima. Myojin-jima, 88m high and covered
8.4 South side of route.—Ibuki-jima (34°08'N., with bamboo grass, lies about 0.3 mile N of Ieno Shima.
133°32'E.), about 8 miles SSW of Mi Saki, is 122m high; it is Shoals, with depths of 8.7 and 10.8m, lie about 185m and
low and flat in its E part, while its W half is high. The village in 348m NW, respectively, of Nezumi Shima; a group of rocks,
its central part is conspicuous from a distance. A light is shown some drying, extends about 0.1 mile SE of the same island.
from a round concrete tower standing on Aka Saki, the S ex- 8.4Bandai Iso, a steep-to rock, with a depth of 0.3m, lies about
tremity of the island. A lighted buoy is situated 0.2 mile W of 0.8 mile ESE of Mino Shima. About 0.2 mile farther ENE, there
Aka Saki. is a rock, with a depth of 1.3m, with another rock close E, with a
8.4A power cable, several telephone cables and a water pipe- depth of 4.7m. A lighted buoy is moored S of the above rocks.
line, all on the seabed, are laid from the E side of Ibuki Shima 8.4Okino Se, a steep-to rock, with a depth of 5.8m, lies 2.75
E to the mainland shore. miles N of Higi Shima. A light is shown from a round concrete
8.4A fishing village is situated in the middle of Ibuki Shima, structure on Okino Se. A long narrow shoal, with depths of less
and a basin protected by Kitaura Breakwater lies on the N side than 20m and a least depth of 14.4m, extends about 1.3 miles
of the island. A detached outer breakwater, marked by a light, SSW from a position about 3.5 miles WSW of Kaji Shima.
located N of the harbor entrance. 8.4Caution.—Fishing nets are positioned between April and
8.4Marugami-jima, nearly 4 miles WNW of Ibuki-jima, is 83m June (it is reported times can vary), as follows:
high, and heavily wooded on its N side. It is uninhabited except 1. About 2.3 miles SW from Uji Shima.
during the fishing season. Ongo Iwa, drying 4m, lies about 0.3 2. About 2.5 miles SW from Hashiri Jimi.
mile ESE of Marugami-jima. 3. In the area 2 miles E of Hyakkan-jima (length about 2
8.4Mata-jima, about 4 miles WSW of Ibuki-jima, has two sum- miles).
mits; the S and higher summit is 56m high, and is a flat area of 4. In the area 2.5 miles NE of Hyakkan-jima (length
cultivated land. The N and S ends of Mata-jima are densely wood- about 2.3 miles).
ed. Komata Shima, 37m high to the tops of the trees, lies about 0.3 5. In the area 2 miles NE of Toyo Shima (length about
mile SE of Mata-jima, to which it is joined by a reef. 2.3 miles).
Eno Shima, about 4.5 miles WNW of Marugami-jima, is 8.4The nets NE of Hyakkan-jima and SW of Uji Shima cross
131m high; its N end is low, but the W side is steep and tree- the fairway. The nets are indicated by buoys with flashing
less. An islet, 17.1m high, lies close off its S end, and Yoshido lights and small flags, but are reported to be difficult to see
Iso, a rock, with a depth of 1.3m, and steep-to, lies about 0.3 when a strong tidal current is running.
mile SE of the small islet. 8.4Fishing vessels infrequently congregate in the vicinity of
8.4Uo-jima, about 1.5 miles W of Eno Shima, has three sum- Takaikami Shima, spreading E and W over a large area, and
mits. The central peak, 170m high, is the summit of the island, when there is a wind they operate in pairs to tow their nets, and
rather flat and cultivated. The E peak is rounded while the W some may run across the fairway at considerable speed.
peak has a sharp summit. Hyotan Shima, an islet, 59m high, 8.4The area W of Mi Saki and the area in the vicinity of Ibuki
with conspicuous pine trees on its summit, lies about 410m S Shima and Marugami-jima may have large numbers of fishing
of Uo-jima; there is a least depth of 2.1m between the island boats operating in them.
and islet.
8.4There is a small harbor protected by breakwaters within the Kurushima Kaikyo
small bay on the N side of Uo-jima. Lights are shown from each
breakwater head. 8.5 Kurushima Kaikyo (34°07'N., 133°00'E.) is an import-
8.4Takaikami-jima (34°11'N., 133°16'E.), about 1.5 miles ant strait joining Hiuchi Nada to Aki Nada. There are four chan-
WNW of Uo-jima, lies on the S side of the recommended route nels through the strait, but they are all narrow and winding, with a
and near the central turning point. It slopes gradually N and S, poor forward view; the tidal currents are strong and complex.
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There is considerable traffic in Kurushima Kaikyo and its ap- over.

proaches. Passage through the strait should not be made at the 2. Vessels of 160m and over.
time of the strongest tidal current or in poor visibility. 3. Vessels of 25,000 gt and more carrying liquefied gas.
8.5Winds—Weather.—The average wind velocity throughout 4. Vessels engaged in towing or pushing with a total sur-
the year is about 11.5 knots, but due to the topography of the face length of 100m or more.
straight there are frequent W and N winds in the vicinity of the 8.5Pre-Entry Reports should include the following information:
W entrance, but rarely S winds in the vicinity of the E entrance. 1. Vessel name, call sign, gt, and loa.
During the winter monsoon winds and when a depression is 2. Draft.
transiting the Sea of Japan, the W wind strengthens and has on 3. Section of the traffic route the vessel intends to navi-
occasion exceeded a maximum velocity of 58 knots. gate.
8.5Fog on a monthly basis is concentrated from April to June, but a. ETA at the entrance to the traffic scheme.
is more frequent in Bingo Nada than in the vicinity of the W en- b. ETD from the traffic scheme.
trance. The generation of fog occurs in the later half of the night 4. Vessel’s contact information.
and is most frequent 4 to 6 hours before sunrise. The tendency is 5. Port of destination.
for the fog to disperse by about 1100. Its duration is relatively 6. Type and quantity of dangerous goods if carried.
short in summer, but frequently 6 to 12 hours in spring. 7. Length between the bow of the towing vessel and the
8.5Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in the narrow chan- stern of the towed vessel, or between the front of the pushed
nels of Kurushima Kaikyo are very strong and extraordinarily vessel and the stern of the pushing vessel.
complex, causing tide rips and whirlpools in places. In addi- 8.5Changes to the information provided to Kurushima MARTIS
tion, there are areas of countercurrents in the lee of islands, should be reported 3 hours prior to entry of the traffic route.
etc., but generally the rate of the current is weak and the direc- Changes occurring within 3 hours of traffic route entry should
tion variable. The general condition of the various channels is, be reported immediately.
as follows: 8.5The following vessels, except those listed previously, intend-
1. On the center line of Naka Suido, the S current (N ing to navigate the Kurushima Strait traffic route are required
current) flows from about 1 hour 20 minutes after LW (HW) to report to Kurushima MARTIS 3 hours prior to entering the
at Hashihama, until about 1 hour 20 minutes after HW (LW). traffic scheme.
The maximum velocity is attained close downstream of the 1. Vessels of 300 gross tons and over carrying quantities
narrowest part of the channel for both N and S currents, and of powder as specified in the Ordinance for Enforcement of
the maximum velocity may exceed 10 knots. the Act on Maritime Traffic Safety.
2. In the central part of Nishi Suido the turn of the tidal 2. Vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over carrying inflam-
current is about 20 minutes later than in the Naka Suido. The mable high pressure gas in bulk.
area of the strongest velocity of the S current is almost on the 3. Vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over carrying inflam-
center line of the channel, and for the N current in the area of mable liquid in bulk.
the line from the SW end of Uma Shima to the NE end of Ko 4. Vessels of 300 gross tons and over carrying 200 tons
Shima. The velocity is about the same as that of Naka Suido. or more of organic peroxide.
In addition, when there is a N current, it sets down hard on 8.5 Reports should include the following information:
Ko Shima except during its final period. 1. Vessel name, call sign, gt, and loa.
3. The turn of the tide in the central part of Higashi Sui- 2. Section of the traffic route the vessel intends to navi-
do is almost simultaneous with that in the central part of Na- gate.
ka Suido, but the maximum velocity is about 0.5 times the a. ETA at the entrance to the traffic scheme.
maximum velocity in Naka Suido. b. ETD from the traffic scheme.
4. In the channel between Ko Shima and Kuru Shima the 3. Vessel’s contact information.
turn of the tide is about 15 minutes earlier than in Naka Suido. 4. Port of destination.
When there is a NW current, it sets down strongly on Kuru Shi- 5. Type and quantity of dangerous goods if carried.
ma. The NW current is stronger than the SE current, and the 8.5Steering and Sailing Rules.—The following navigation
maximum velocities are 0.75 and 0.5 times, respectively, of the rules apply to vessels transiting the Kurushima Kaikyo traffic
maximum velocity in Naka Suido. route:
8.5Information about tidal currents in Kurushima Kaikyo can be 1. Prohibited Overtaking.—Vessels should not overtake
found at http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/kurushima. other vessels in the no-passing zone. This rule excludes ves-
Depths—Limitations.—The least depth in the central part of sels engaged in fishing, vessels engaged in construction
Kurushima Kaikyo is 18.4m at the N entrance to Naka Suido, with work, vessels navigating a low speed to perform urgent ser-
deep water elsewhere. There are many shoals and submerged vice, and vessels unable to maintain a ground speed of 4
rocks around Uma Shima and along the coast of Shikoku; there knots.
are frequent marine accidents due to groundings, etc. The prohibited overtaking rule shall not apply to vessels
8.5Regulations.—Pre-Entry Reports.—The following vessels which must depart from this rule to avoid immediate danger.
must notify Kurushima MARTIS of a vessel’s ETA by noon lo- 2. Minimum Speed.—Vessels navigating against the tid-
cal time of the day prior to the date of entering Kurushima Strait al current must maintain a minimum speed of 4 knots over
traffic scheme. Notification may be made by telephone, MF, the speed of the tidal current. Vessels unable to maintain this
VHF, or facsimile. minimum speed will be instructed to wait off the traffic
1. Huge vessels—vessels with a length of 200m and route.
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3. Mandatory Reports.—Vessels intending to navigate Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route graphic. The tidal stations
the traffic route within an hour of a change of current direc- are, as follows:
tion must report the following to the Traffic Advisory Ser- 1. At the Nagaseno Hana Tidal Signal Station and the Os-
vice Center (TASC) upon passing the reporting line: umi Hana Tidal Signal Station, the signals are shown continu-
a. Vessel name. ously, day and night, by a white isophase light every 4
b. Means of communication with JCG. seconds. The signals consist of letters, numerals, and arrow
c. Vessel speed. symbols, as follows:
d. ETA at the traffic route. a. The letter N or S—The direction of the current.
4. Alternate Channels.—Vessels may be required to nav- b. A numeral from 0 to 9—The velocity of the current.
igate channels other than Kurushima Kaikyo in accordance c. An arrow pointing vertically up—An increasing
with the direction of the tidal current. Vessels will be advised current.
by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). d. An arrow pointing down—A decreasing current.
e. The letter X is shown during the last period of the
8.5Vessels of 50m and greater in length and vessels engaged in current from about 20 minutes before slack water to about
towing or pushing should report to Kurushima MARTIS on 20 minutes after slack water.
VHF channel 13 or 16 when crossing any of the reporting lines 2. At the Nakato-jima Tidal Signal Station, the signals
listed in the table titled Kurushima Kaikyo—Reporting are made, by day, with a white beam having a red disc at one
Lines. end and a black rectangle at the other, pivoted at the head of
8.5Vessels equipped with accurate AIS may omit sending posi- a white post at an elevation of 37m; the night signals are
tion reports by VHF, however a continuous watch on VHF made by a light shown from the station. The positions of the
channels 13 and 16 is obligatory. day signal, the characteristics of the light for the night signal,
8.5Vessel Traffic Service.—Kurushima Kaikyo Vessel Traffic and their meaning are given in the accompanying table titled
Service (VTS).—Vessels of 50m in length or more are required Nakato-jima Tidal Signal Station—Tidal Signals.
to maintain continuous contact with Kurushima MARTIS on 3. At the Ohama Tidal Signal Station and the Tsu Shima
VHF channels 16 and 13 when navigating in the traffic routes, Tidal Signal Station, the following tidal current signals are
the approaches to the traffic routes, and the adjacent sea areas. shown day and night:
8.5The following ports lie within the Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic a. Green flashing light every 10 seconds—South cur-
Advisory Service area: rent.
1. Imabari. b. Green group flashing light, three flashes every 20
2. Kikuma. seconds—The last period of the S current.
3. Kikuma Oil Terminal. c. Red flashing light every 10 seconds—North cur-
4. Namikata. rent.
Signals.—The tidal signals refer to the tidal current in Naka d. Red group flashing light, three flashes every 10
Suido, W of Nakato-jima. For additional information, see the seconds—Last period of the N current.
Kurushima Kaikyo—Reporting Lines

Name of Reporting Lines Abbreviation Description
Kurushima Kaikyo East Entrance N EN A line bearing 325° from Kaji Shima to the coast at O Shima
Kurushima Kaikyo East Entrance S ES A line bearing 218° from Kaji Shima to the coast of Shikoku
A line bearing 120° from Ohama Signal Station to position
Imabari KI
34°04'N, 133°02'E then 189° to the coast
A line drawn from Osumi Hana to O Shima East Light then
Hashihama KH
199° to the coast
A line bearing 250° from Osumi Hana to position 34°08'N,
Namikata KS
132°54'E then 205° to the shore
A line bearing160° from the coast at position 34°11'N,
Kurushima Kaikyo North Entrance E KE 132°58'E to the signal station on Tsu Shima then 141° to the
coast of O Shima
A line bearing 075° from Osaki-Shimo Shima to Ago-no-
Kurushima Kaikyo North Entrance W KN
Hana Light then 075° to Omi Shima
A line bearing 000° from the E end of Itsuki Shima to the
Kurushima Kaikyo West Entrance N WN
coast at Osaki-Shimo Shima
A line connecting the E end of Itsuki Shima and Kajitori
Kurushima Kaikyo West Entrance S WS
Hana Light
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Nakato-jima Tidal Signal Station—Tidal Signals

Meaning Day signal Night signal
Black rectangular shape upward, beam inclined at
The period of the S current Flashing green light every 3 seconds
an angle of about 30° from the vertical
Black rectangular shape upward, beam inclined at Group flashing green light, three
Last period of S current
an angle of about 70° from the vertical flashes every 8 seconds
Red disc upward, beam inclined at an angle of
The period of the N current. Flashing red light every 3 seconds
about 30° from the vertical
Red disc upward, beam inclined at an angle of Group flashing red light, three flashes
Last period of the N current
about 70° from the vertical every 8 seconds
8.5There is an indicator light, showing a fixed yellow and red

light, at the Ohama Tidal Signal Station, the Nakato-jima Tidal
Signal Station, and the Tsu Shima Tidal Signal Station.
8.5The Ohama Tidal Signal Station (34°05'N., 133°00'E.) lies
near the N harbor limit of Imabari Ko. Chikami Yama (Tikami
Yama) rises to an elevation of 244m, about 1 mile WSW of the
signal station. Karako Yama, 105m high, an isolated hill re-
sembling Mount Fuji, is conspicuous about 4.3 miles SSE of
the signal station.
8.5The Ohama Tidal Signal Station also broadcasts continuous-
ly on 1,665 kHz, identification signal NT. Signals broadcast the
period and direction of the tidal current in Naka Suido are, as
follows:
1. S—The period of the S current.
2. LS—Last period of the S current.
3. N—The period of the N current.
4. LN—Last period of the N current.
5. R—Information not available.
8.6 Namikata Oil Terminal (34°07.1'N., 132°54.6'E.)

lies 2 miles SW of Osumi Bana, on the N coast of the projec-
tion forming the N side of Obe Wan. There are seven oil berths,
the main jetty having a depth of 20m and can accommodate
vessels of up to 125,000 dwt. Tugs of up to 3500 horsepower
are available for berthing/unberthing, which is undertaken in
daylight hours only.
Nagaseno Hana Light
8.6
Aspect.—O Shima, at the E entrance, was previously de-

scribed in paragraph 8.3. Nagaseno Hana (34°06'N., Shima are surrounded by shoals, and a depth of 3.4m lies near-
133°02'E.), a cliffy headland, lies at the SE end of O Shima. ly 0.2 mile SSE of Ko-higi Shima.
There is a tidal signal station on the headland. 8.6Ajika Iwa (Asiko Iso), a rock drying 2.3m, lies about 1 mile
8.6Kozo Iso, drying rocks, with a small rock, 2m high, near its ENE of Ko-higi Shima; it is marked by a beacon and a lighted
center, extend to about 410m SSW of Nagaseno Hana. Tide buoy on its NE side. Aino Ishi, drying 0.5m, lies about 0.2 mile
rips occur S of Kozo Iso. SW of Ajika Iwa. Shitano Ishi, a rock with a depth of 0.9m, lies
8.6Ryujin To (Ryuzin Shima), a small rock, marked by a light, about 0.3 mile farther WSW; a depth of 4.3m lies about 0.1 mile
lies W of Kozo Iso, and about 0.4 mile SW of Nagaseno Hana. SE of Shitano Ishi. Rocks, with depths of 13.6 and 17.1m, lie
A rock, drying 0.2m, and a depth of 3.2m, lie close S and 137m about 0.5 mile SSE and 0.4 mile SW, respectively, of Ajika Iwo.
S, respectively, of Ryujin To. 8.6Heichi Shima (Heiti Shima), about 2 miles S of Hiki Shima,
8.6A rock, with a depth of 17.1m, lies about 2.8 miles ENE of has a flat summit, 96m high, with rows of pine trees on its
Ryujin To, with depths of less than 20.1m extending about 0.3 slopes; there is a forest of pine trees on its summit. Ko-heichi
mile NW and SE, respectively, from it. Okino Se and the bank Shima (Koheiti Shima), covered with bamboo grass, lies close
SSW were previously described in paragraph 8.4. E of Heichi Shima, from which it is separated by a narrow,
8.6Hiki Shima (Higi Shima) (34°03'N., 133°06'E.), a flat- shallow channel. Shiakabe Iwa, a pointed rock, 17.1m high,
topped island, 58m high, and marked by a light on its summit, lies about 0.5 mile S of Heichi Shima.
lies about 4.3 miles SE of Ryujin To. There is a line of three is- 8.6Teraga Iso, a sandbank, with depths of less than 10.1m and a
lets on the W side of the island; Ko-hiki Shima (Ko-Higi Shi- least depth 4.7m, extends from a position about 1.3 miles NW
ma) lies close ENE of the island. Hiki Shima and Ko-hiki of the NW extremity of Heichi Shima, in a WNW direction to
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with a least depth of 18.4m, and the least depth in the fairway.
8.7Uma Shima lies about 0.3 mile W of Nakato-jima, leaving a
navigable width of about 0.2 mile. The island has two summits,
the S is higher and surmounted by the previously-mentioned
pylon. Uzuno Hana, Okora Saki, and Nagase Hana, the SW, W,
and E extremities, respectively, of the island, are marked by
lights. The N and E shores are bordered by dangerous rocks ex-
tending from 90 to 180m offshore. Caution must be taken to
avoid a fish have that is enclosed within the area bounded by
lines joining the following positions:
a. 33°59'18.3''N, 131°43'43.7''E.
b. 33°59'17.6''N, 131°43'43.5''E.
c. 33°59'17.9''N, 131°43'39.8''E.
d. 33°59'18.1''N, 131°43'39.0''E.
e. 33°59'19.5''N, 131°43'39.6''E.
8.7Mukuri, a rock, with a depth of 1.7m, lies about 250m N of
Nagase Hana. Nagase Hana, bearing 188°, in range with Oha-
ma Tidal Signal Station, clears Mukuri.
8.8 Nishi Suido.—The SW and N ends of Uma Shima are

bordered by dangerous submerged rocks. Rocks, with depths
of 5.2 and 1.8m, lie about 230m W of the N end of the island.
Depths of over 20m lie from 150 to 250m off the W coast of
Uma Shima. Nishi Suido should be navigated against the cur-
rent, which attains a rate of as much as 8 knots.
An overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance of about
8.8
8.6 Ryujin To Light 66m, spans Nishi Suido between the S end of Uma Shima and
Shikoku to the WSW. The towers supporting the cable at each
about 0.5 mile off the coast of Shikoku. There are sandwaves end are conspicuous and stand at elevations of 200m and
on the sand bank. A rock, with a depth of 6.4m, lies about 0.2 162m. They are marked by red obstruction lights.
mile off the mouth of Tomita Kawa, W of Terago Iso. The Shikoku coast N of Imabari Ko should not be ap-
8.8
proached closely, due to the many rocks and shoals bordering

Narrows of Kurushima Kaikyo the coast.
Ama Se, a rock, drying 0.6m, lies about 0.1 mile offshore,
8.8
8.7 There are four conspicuous steel pylons for the over- about 0.5 mile W of the SW extremity of Uma Shima. A light-
head cables running from the SW part of O Shima to the Shi- ed beacon stands on Ama Se.
koku coast via Nakato-jima and Uma Shima. There is a vertical
clearance of 66m over Nishi Suido and Nake Suido, and a ver- 8.8Oiseno Se, a rock, with a depth of 4.4m, lies about 0.1 mile
tical clearance of 41m over the channel between Nakato-jima offshore, about 295m NNW of Ama Se.
and O Shima. 8.8Shiro Ishi, a white rock marked by a light, lies about 0.3 mile
8.7There is an overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 75m, SSE of Ama Se. Mukuri, a rock, with a depth of 4.7m, lies
across Nishi Suido, between Uma Shima and Ko Shima to the about 228m ESE of Shiro Ishi, and is the outermost of the
NW. The steel pylons are 80m high. shoals; it lies close to the traffic route.
8.7A bridge crosses Nishi Suido, between the coast of Shikoku 8.8Hiro Se, a group of rocks, some of which dry, lies about 0.3
and Uma Shima and between Uma Shima and Mushi-jima; mile SSE of Shiri Ishi. Wakameji, consisting of reefs with a
there is a vertical clearance of about 65m in both channels. The least depth of 2.1m, extends about 137m NNE of Hiro Se.
bridge continues ENE from Mushi-jima to O Shima, with a 8.8Ko Shima (O Shima), about 0.5 mile NW of Uma Shima, is
vertical clearance of about 36m. 100m high, with much cultivated ground and some wooded ar-
8.7Naka Suido Nakato-jima (Nakato Shima) (34°07'N., eas. Biwano Kubi, a small wooded bluff, 43m high, and sur-
133°00'E.), a round-topped island, 62m high, lies on the E side of mounted by a pylon, is connected to the SW end of Ko Shima
Naka Suido. The tidal signal station is situated at its NW end. by an isthmus. Futatsu Iwa, a rock drying 3.7m, and marked by
8.7Mushi-jima (Musi Shima), 55m high near its SE end, lies a light, lies about 90m SW of Biwano Kubi.
about 0.3 mile NE of Nakato-jima. Ko-mushi Shima, 37m 8.8Oasari, a steep-to rock, with a depth of 8.6m, lies about 0.2
high, lies close off the NW end of Mushi-jima. Warabe Iso, an mile off the coast of Ko Shima, about 0.3 mile ESE of Biwano
isolated rock, with a depth of 3.1m, lies about 82m W of Kubi. Nezumi Iso, a rock, with a depth of 8.4m, lies about 0.1
Mushi-jima. mile NW of Oasari.
8.7An area to the W and N of Mushi-jima is delineated by nine
lighted buoys. Entry into this area is restricted due to bridge con- 8.9 Kono Se (34°07'36"N., 132°59'24"E.), with a depth
struction. of 19.2m, is steep-to on its E and W sides, and lies on the W
8.7Taka Se, about 0.5 mile NNW of Nakano-jima, is a rock, side of the N end of Nishi Suido.
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The Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge

8.8
Okora Saki Light
In Higashi Suido (Higasi Suido), the pylons supporting the

overhead cable are conspicuous. Gono Ishi, rocks with depths Uzuno Hana Light
of less than 1.8m, lie about 137m E of Nakato-jima.
Bujiro, an isolated rock, with a depth of 3.8m, lies in the
8.9 Kenashi Shima lies close N of the E part of Mushi Shima; a
8.9
middle of Higashi Suido, about 0.2 mile E of Mushi-jima rock, with a depth of 2.7m, and steep-to on its N side, lies
(34°07'N., 133°01'E.). about 90m N of Kenaski Shima.
Lights, in line bearing 122°, are situated on the N side of Hi-
8.9 Ozukuma Shima, 35m high, lies about 1.3 miles N of Mushi-
8.9
nai Hana, nearly 0.5 mile NE of Mushi-jima. Wakame Iso, a jima; its W coast is bordered by dangerous rocks extending to
rock with a depth of 1.1m, lies about 230m SE of this head- about 250m offshore. A reef, with a rock drying 0.7m at its
land. outer end, extends about 0.1 mile S of the island.
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8.9 Hinai Hana Range Lights
8.9An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 29m, extends about 0.1 mile S of the headland. Drying rocks, on which there
from the SE side of Ozukuma Shima, to Boze, a headland, is rock, 3.8m high, extend about 137m N of the headland.
about 0.3 mile SE. Bozo Iso, a rock with a depth of 9.5m, lies Ikado Iso, about 0.2 mile long N-S, lies about 0.4 mile
8.11
at the end of a reef extending about 0.1 mile WSW of Boze. WNW of Osumi Hana. It is marked by a light at its N end, and
a rock, 7m high, lies at its S end. Ko-ikado, two white rocks,
8.10 Kuru Shima (34°07'N., 132°58'E.), about 0.3 mile 4.6m high, and a drying rock, lie about 90m SSE and W, re-
SW of Ko Shima, is 40m high, covered with trees, and lies in spectively, of the S rock. A shoal, with a least depth of 14.9m,
the entrance to Hashihama. Depths of 2.5 to 6.5m extend to lies about 0.3 mile ENE of Ikado Iso Light.
about 137m N of the island. Umano Se, rocks with a least Kajitori Hana (Kazitori Hana), marked by a light, lies about
depth of 2.9m, lie about 320m E of Kuru Shima. 3 miles WSW of Osumi Hana. Ogon Sho, an isolated rock,
Hiro Se, a rock drying 1.3m and marked by a light, lies in the with a depth of 9.5m, and with tide rips in its vicinity, lies
approach to Namikate Ko, about 0.8 mile WNW of Kuru Shi- about 0.4 mile WNW of Kajitori Hana.
ma. Shoal water extends up to 0.2 mile offshore, about 0.5 mile Oge Shima, about 2.5 miles N of Osumi Bana, attains an ele-
8.11
SE of Osumi Bana. vation of 208m in its N part; it is marked by light on its W side.
Shiro Ishi, a white, pointed rock, 8.5m high, lies about 1 mile
8.10 Ko-oge Shima, about 0.5 mile W of Oge Shima, has a 133m
N of Kuru Shima. Dangerous submerged rocks extend about summit in its SW end; white cliffs, caused by quarrying, are
1.5 miles WNW of Ko Shima. Tanishi Su, with a least depth of conspicuous on the S side of its summit. Yakushi Yama
6.6m, lies about 0.8 mile ESE of Osumi Bana (34°08'N., (Yakusi Yami) (34°12'N., 132°58'E.) is conspicuous in the SW
132°57'E.). end of Omi Shima.
There are sand waves about 1 mile offshore between Ko Shi-
8.10 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory in Kurushima Kaikyo and
ma and Osumi Bana. its approaches for the following vessels:
Aspect.—Tsu Shima (34°09'N., 133°00'E.), about 1.5 miles 1. Vessels of 10,000 gt or over.
N of Uma Shima, lies on the E side of the W entrance to Kuru- 2. Foreign vessels carrying dangerous cargo.
shima Kaikyo. It has E and W peaks, which appear as one moun- 3. Foreign vessels whose master is making a first voyage
tain when viewed from the W. Ichinose Yama, the W peak, 177m through the Naikai.
high and rather pointed, is a good mark for passing through the For further information, see paragraph 6.1.
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narrows of Kurushima Kaikyo. There is a tidal signal station Regulations.—The Kurushima Traffic Route (Kurusima
8.11
near Ichinose Hana, the SW end of the island. Tsu Shima Tidal Traffic Route) has been established under the Maritime Traffic
Signal Station consists of a round concrete structure. Signal Safety Law. Vessels must navigate in accordance with the traf-
lights are shown at an elevation of 48m, and a light indicating the fic procedures established under this law:
position of the station is shown at an elevation of 54m. 1. Traffic in Naka Suido and Nishi Suido is one-way, de-
pending on the direction of the tidal current.
8.11 Osumi Bana (Osumi Hana) (34°08'N., 132°57'E.), 2. When there is a S tidal current, vessels meeting in the
about 2.5 miles WSW of Tsu Shima, lies on the S side of the W E and W entrances should pass each other starboard to star-
entrance to Kurushima Kaikyo. There is a tidal signal station board.
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Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Route—Position Reporting Lines
188
ii. Length overall of 250 to 300m—Maximum draft

of 11.0m.
Tankers should only navigate Naka Suido during daylight
hours and when the favorable tidal current is less than 3
knots.
The draft of tankers in passage between Kurushima Kai-
kyo Traffic Route and Mizushima Traffic Route should not
be more than 11m.
7. In low visibility, entry into Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic
Route is restricted as given in the accompanying table titled
Kurushima Kaikyo Low Visibility Restrictions.
Kurushima Kaikyo Low Visibility Restrictions

Type of Vessel Restriction
Vessels of 200m or more in
length. Entry prohibited when the
Vessels of 50,000 gt or visibility in the traffic route
more carrying dangerous is less than 1 mile.
Ikado Iso Light cargo.
Vessels of 25,000 gt or
3. When there is a N tidal current, eastbound vessels in more carrying liquefied Entry prohibited when the
Nishi Suido and vessels heading to pass between Ko Shima gas. visibility in the traffic route
and Hashihama should pass starboard to starboard. Vessels towing or pushing is less than 1 mile.
4. When in the passage at the time of the turn of the tide, very long tows.
there is danger of meeting conflicting traffic within a given
channel around the time of the turn of the tide, because navi- Vessels carrying dangerous Entry prohibited when the
gation in a particular channel continues without interruption. cargo (excluding those visibility in the traffic route
Higashi Suido and Kurushima Seto are the channels nor- listed above). is less 0.5 mile.
mally used by scheduled shipping services and small vessels.
5. The following vessels are required to have an escort The Kurushima Kaikyo Traffic Advisory Service (TAS)
8.11
vessel, with a fire fighting capability before navigating the provides vessels with information, controls traffic routes, and
straits: ensures safe navigation. Huge vessels, vessels of 10,000 gross
a. Vessels of 250m or more in length. tons or more (except huge vessels), and vessels towing (or
b. Vessels of 200m or more in length which are carry- pushing) an object between 100m and 200m in total length,
ing a dangerous cargo. should report to Kurushima Martis, by VHF or telephone, on
c. Vessels of 25,000 gt or more which are carrying liq- passing the Reporting Points listed in the accompanying table
uefied gas. titled Kurushima Kaikyo—TAS Reporting Points.
6. The following additional limitations and regulations
apply to tankers using the strait: The following information should be included in the report:
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a. Laden tankers and tankers in ballast, but not gas- 1. Vessel’s name.
free: 2. Time passing Reporting Point.
i. Length overall of 200 to 230m—Maximum draft 3. Abbreviation of Reporting Points.
of 11.9m. 4. If towing or pushing, length of vessel.
ii. Length overall of 230 to 285m—Maximum draft 5. Destination of vessel (that do not need seaway infor-
of 11.0m. mation).
b. Gas-free tankers: Vessels may be instructed by the captain of the port to evacu-
8.11
i. Length overall of 200 to 250m—Maximum draft ate the port in the event of abnormal weather or marine condi-
of 12.8m. tions such as typhoons or marine accidents.
Kurushima Kaikyo—TAS Reporting Points

Name of Reporting Point Abbreviation Description
Kurushima Kaikyo East Entrance N EN A line bearing 325° from Kaji Shima to the coast (O Shima).
Kurushima Kaikyo East Entrance S ES A line bearing 218° from Kaji Shima to the coast (Shikoku).
Off Imabari KI A line bearing 120° from Ohama Signal Station.
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Kurushima Kaikyo—TAS Reporting Points

Name of Reporting Point Abbreviation Description
A line connecting Ko Shima East Light and Osumi Hana and a
Off Hashihama KH
line connecting Ko Shima East Light and Sashide Hana.
Off Namikata KS A line bearing 250° from Osumi Hana.
A line connecting Tsu Shima Signal Station and Yakushi Yama
Kurushima Kaikyo North Entrance E KE on Omi Shima and a line connecting the Signal Station and
Naibana Front Range Light.
A line bearing 075° from Agono Hana Light on Oge Shima
Kurushima Kaikyo North Entrance W KN
and a line bearing 255° from Agono Hana Light.
A line bearing 000° from the E end of Itsuki Shima to the coast
Kurushima Kaikyo West Entrance N WN
(Osaki Shimo Shima).
A line connecting the E end of Itsuki Shima and Kajitori Hana
Kurushima Kaikyo West Entrance S WS
Light.
Caution.—Vessels should avoid crossing in the vicinity of

8.11 shore; its head is situated close E of the S end of the detached
the entrance and departure points of the traffic route. breakwater.
Vessels intending to enter the traffic route or to alter course
8.11 Kurashiki Wharf, on the W side of the commercial harbor,
8.12
after leaving it shall not alter course in the sea area near the en- about 0.5 mile farther SE, N of the mouth of Soja Kawa (Sosya
trance and departure points of the traffic route. Kawa), has a depth of 9m alongside its N berth, which can ac-
At Reporting Point WS, a large number of fishing vessels
8.11 commodate vessels with a draft of up to 8.5m and 15,000 gt.
congregate in every channel. Two berths at Tomita Quay, on the southernmost groin of the
At Reporting Point WS, line fishing vessels congregate in
8.11 harbor, have charted depths alongside of 10.2 to 12.6m. Tem-
the fairways and may greatly impede the passage of large ves- posan Wharf, with a depth of 7.5m alongside, lies on the SE
sels. They do not enter the fairway when the current is strong, side of the inner harbor and can accommodate two vessels of
but some may remain while the current is still weak. The great- 5,000 gt. Three piers and a ferry quay, with a depth of 6.1m
est obstruction to navigation is the concentration of fishing alongside, lie on the SW side of the harbor.
lights in use on the coasts of Uma Shima, Nakato-jima, and Ko Aspect.—A conspicuous building lies about 0.5 mile SE of
8.12
Shima; the islands and headlands may not be visible due to the head of the E breakwater.
these lights. The harbor office, a five-story building with radio masts, lies
8.12
A triple-linked suspension bridge spans Nishi Suida, Naka

8.11 on the inner side of the inner harbor. A radio tower is situated
Suida, and Higashi Suida, with a vertical clearance of 65m for about 0.5 mile SW of the harbor office. A power station chim-
Nishi Suida, 65m for Naka Suida, and 46m for Higashi Suida. ney, 68m high, is conspicuous about 0.8 mile NW of the E
breakwater. A hotel, 102m high, is reported conspicuous in po-
Imabari Ko (34°04'N., 133°01'E.) sition 34°03.7'N, 133°00.0E.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. The harbormaster
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World Port Index No. 62070 can be contacted by radiotelephone.

For further information, see paragraph 6.1.
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8.12 Imabari Ko is a specified harbor on the S side of Ku- Anchorage.—Vessels carrying dangerous cargo will be as-
8.12
rushima Kaikyo. It consists of Section I to Section III; Section signed anchorages in Section II. Temporary anchorage is avail-
III at Hashihama (34°06'N., 132°58'E.) is used as an anchor- able in Section III; however, Umano Se, previously described
age for small local vessels and for the construction and repair in paragraph 8.10, lies in the E entrance, and a shoal, with a
of medium and small vessels. depth of 4.7m, and marked by a mooring buoy, lies about 0.2
Winds—Weather.—The inner harbor is safe even in NE to
8.12 mile S of Kuru Shima.
E winds, which are the most severe, and raise a sea at the en- Caution.—Many ferries and sightseeing vessels use the inner
8.12
trance. harbor. In addition, caution is necessary entering or leaving the

Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Imabari is 3.4m at
8.12 harbor as there may be fishing vessels which operate in the E en-
springs, and 2.6m at neaps. trance to Kurushima Kaikyo, particularly at Reporting Point WS.
The flood current flows SE, and the ebb current flows NW,
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but are not strong enough to have any particular effect on navi- Hiuchi Nada—South Shore
gation.
Depths—Limitations.—The controlling depth in the chan-
8.12 8.13 The coast of Shikoku, from Mi Saki (34°15'N.,
nel is 9m. In Section I, the inner harbor, the wharf S of the base 133°34'E.) to O-jima (34°00'N., 133°22'E.), about 18 miles
of the E breakwater has depths of 4.5m alongside and a length SW, forms a large bay with generally level sandy shores and a
of 235m. few steep places. Anchorage can be taken in suitable depths,
A bent groin, from which a light is shown, extends from the
8.12 about 1 mile off the coast, except in the vicinity of Mi Saki, in
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8.12 Imabari Ko Breakwater Lights
Maruyama Shima (34°13'N., 133°37'E.), about 3.5 miles

8.13
SE of Mi Saki, is 101m high, densely wooded, conspicuous,

and has a black appearance.
Otsuta Shima, 91m high, lies about 1 mile farther SE, with
8.13
Kotsuta Shima, close SSE. Tenjinno Iso, steep-to, with a depth

of 7.4m, lies about 1.5 miles W of Otsuta Shima.
Tsukumo Saki, about 2.5 miles S of Kotsuta Shima, is sur-
8.13
mounted by Tsukumo Yama, a conical hill, 153m high, and ap-

pears as an island from the N; the large landslide on the SW
side of the hill is conspicuous.
Kannonji Ko (34°07'N., 133°38'E.), about 1.5 miles farther S,
8.13
lies at the mouths of Saita Kawa and Ichinotani Kawa. Numerous

fish havens extending up to 1 mile offshore exist in this vicinity. A
chimney, 37m high, is conspicuous on the N side of the mouth of
Saita Kawa, from which a breakwater extends. Close S of this
breakwater, N and S breakwaters enclose the harbor at the en-
trance of Ichinotani Kawa; a detached breakwater fronts the har-
bor entrance. A wharf, at the base of the N breakwater, has depths
of 4m alongside its S side, with a length of 111m. The roadstead
W of the pier has depths of 6m.
Toyohama Ko, a small harbor, lies about 3 miles S of Kan-
8.13
nonji Ko. A light is shown at the head of the W breakwater. Yo-

ki Saki, a headland, 28m high, is conspicuous about 2.8 miles
farther SW; it lies about 1 mile NNW of Yahachi Yama, 264m
high. Okino Iso, a rock with two heads, each drying 0.8m, lies
about 0.3 mile offshore, about 0.5 mile ENE of Yoki Saki.
Mishima-Kawanoe Ko (34°00'N., 133°33'E.)

8.14 Mishima-Kawanoe Ko is a specified harbor on the SE

8.12 Agono Hana Light side of Hiuchi Nada. It is developing into an industrial port with
paper-making and cotton-spinning industries. The harbor consists
a bottom of mud, or mud and sand. The tidal currents are weak of Kawanoe Chiku and the city of Kawanoe, in its NE part, and
and there are few uneven parts in the sea bed, but there are ma- Mishima Chiku and the city of Iyo-Mishima, in its SW part.
ny fishing nets and seaweed cultivation grounds along the Kawanoe Shiku consists of a small harbor, (formerly Kawanoe
8.14
coast, some of which extend up to about 1 mile offshore. Ko), sheltered by breakwaters; the fishing harbor close SW; and
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Nishi Ko Wharf 2 and Nishi Ko Wharf 1, respectively, farther SW. Matsunoki, a small harbor constructed on reclaimed land,
8.15
The W breakwater of the local harbor is being extended NNW. lies at the E entrance to Kokuryo Kawa. A detached breakwater
Kinsei Kawa discharges into the middle of Kawanoe Chiku. lies 91m N of the harbor entrance from the NW end of which a
Mishima Chiku consists of the small local harbor (formerly
8.14 light is shown.
Mishima Ko), sheltered by breakwaters; Taio Dolphin Berth, Extensive piling work is being carried out along the shore-
8.15
close NE; and Muromatsu Wharf, farther NE. East Wharf lies line between Matsunoki and Habu Saki, 1.5 miles ENE.
in the S part of the harbor. Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year, the most frequent
8.15
A breakwater is situated at the NW end of East Wharf; a

8.14 winds are WSW and W, followed by ENE. North and S winds
light is shown from the end of the breakwater at Sankawa, 1.5 are least in frequency and velocity. Typhoons are blocked by a
miles WSW of East Wharf. A detached breakwater, from mountain range, with elevations of over 1,000m, which lies S
which a light is shown, is situated 0.5 mile seaward of Muro- of the harbor; it is reported that typhoons rarely affect the har-
matsu Wharfs. bor. In strong N winds, swells enter the harbor, but it has no ef-
Winds—Weather.—The most frequent wind is W, followed
8.14 fect on the inner harbor.
by NE. North and S winds are the least frequent. As the harbor Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Niihama is 3.5m
8.15
opens into Hiuchi Nada, the berthing of vessels alongside the at springs and 2.7m at neaps. The flood current flows E outside
wharf is difficult when there is a strong N wind. the breakwater and generally S inside the breakwater; the ebb
Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Mishima is 3.7m
8.14 current is the reverse. The current has velocity of 0.75 knot out-
at springs and 2.9m at neaps. The flood current flows SE, and side the breakwater and is weak inside the breakwater.
the ebb current flows NE to SW, but does not constitute an ob- Depths—Limitations.—North Wharf, about 0.3 mile NE of
8.15
stacle to navigation. the E breakwater at Niihama Ku (Section I), has a depth of 14m
Depths—Limitations.—There is a dolphin berth, with a
8.14 alongside and can accommodate vessels up to 50,000 gt and a
depth of 9m alongside, projecting N from East Wharf. 12.8m draft.
Nishi Ko Wharf 1 (Kawaneo Chi-ku) has depths of 11.6 to
8.14 Berth K-6, about 0.5 mile ESE of the head of the E breakwa-
8.15
12m alongside the major part of its NE side. There is a least ter, can accommodate vessels up to 10,000 gt and a 9.2m draft.
depth of 10.1m in the approach to the NE side of the wharf; A berth on the W side of Section I, about 0.8 mile S of W
however, close NE, a bank, with a least depth of 9.5m, fronts breakwater, has a depth of 9.5m alongside. A least depth of
Nishi Ko Wharf 2. 7.4m lead to the above berths.
Goten Iso, a fishing reef with a least depth of 7.9m, lies
8.14 Aspect.—Lighted buoys in Hiuchi Nada mark the approach
about 0.3 mile NW of the NW extremity of Nishi Ko Wharf 2. to Niihama Ko from the NE. O-jima (34°00'N., 133°22'E.),
Murumatsu Wharf has two berths on the outer part of its S
8.14 147m high and comparatively steep-to on its N side, forms the
side, with depths of 15m alongside. NE harbor limit of Takihama Ku.
Taio Dolphin Berth has depths of 9.5m alongside.
8.14 Habu Saki, about 1.5 miles farther W, is marked by a light,
8.15
Okidai Wharf is 200m long, with a depth alongside of 3.5m.

8.14 and is surmounted by Habu Yama, 101m high, about 0.3 mile
Aspect.—Shiro Yama, 62m high, with a park, is conspicu-
8.14 SE. The land S of Habu Yama is low and it appears as an island
ous, S of the fishing harbor. from a distance.
The smoke from the factories at Kawanoe and Iyo-Mishima
8.14 Kuro Shima, 49m high, lies about 1 mile ESE of Habu Saki.
8.15
is very visible from a distance. It was formerly an island, but has been extended W and S by
A paper mill chimney, 186m high and painted red and white,
8.14 reclamation and is now separated from the mainland SE only
is conspicuous on the S side of Murumatsu Wharf. by a narrow channel. Its N and E sides are fringed with rocky
Pilotage.—Pilots are available from Sakaide with sufficient
8.14 ledges.
advance notice, when required. For further information, see Two lighted buoys are moored 0.3 mile NW of Kareneko
8.15
paragraph 6.1. Hana, the N extremity of Kuro Shima, and mark the entrance
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is centered about
8.14 channel to the inner harbor at Takihama Ku.
0.5 mile NW of Murumatsu Wharf; there are depths of 14 to The large chimneys of the factories at Niihama Ku are good
8.15
17.1m in the anchorage. landmarks; at night the lights of the factories are visible from a
distance. A chimney, 124m high, is conspicuous about 0.8 mile
Niihama Ko (33°59'N., 133°17'E.) ESE of the head of the E breakwater; another chimney, 134m
high, and painted red and white, is conspicuous about 0.8 mile
World Port Index No. 62080 S of the W breakwater.
With offshore winds, the breakwater lights may be difficult
8.15
8.15 Niihama Ko is a specified harbor located near the to distinguish due to smoke, but in these circumstances, the
middle of the S shore of Hiuchi Nada. The harbor is divided in- summit of Miyo Shima, 74m high and heavily wooded, is a
to Niihama Ku and Takihama Ku. Takahama Ku (Takahama good mark close W of the W breakwater.
Ko), the E part, is a timber harbor; Niihama Ku, the W part, is Drying rocks extend about 0.2 mile W of Nishiha Shima
8.15
divided into Sections I to IV. The city of Niihama is a major in- (Saki) (33°58'N., 133°15'E.), in the NW part of Niihama Ku.
dustrial city, from metal and chemical industries, and mining. Funagami Iwa (Hunagami Iwa), a rock drying 2.7m and
Kokuryo Kawa flows into the sea about 1 mile E of the en-
8.15 marked by a light, lies about 0.5 mile W of Nishiha Shima.
trance to the inner harbor and considerable reclamation work In Takihama Ku, Kajikake, a submerged rock, marked NW
8.15
has been carried out in the intervening area. A breakwater ex- by a lighted buoy, lies about 0.2 mile off the W side of O-jima.
tends ENE from the E entrance point to Kokuryo Kawa. Farther SE, Nagaeno Iso, with a least depth of 2.2m, lies be-
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tween O-jima and Kuro-jima. The NE side of Kuro-jima is bor- Osaki Hana (33°59'N., 133°04'E.), about 3 miles NW of
8.16
dered by rocky ledges. Toyo Ko, is a sloping point, high in its N part and low in its S
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but is recommended.
8.15 part. The coast N of Osaki Hana consists of sandy beaches
There is a liaison office of the Naikai Pilotage Area Pilots As- backed by mountains. Kasamatsu Yama, about 1.5 miles W of
sociation at Niihama. Local harbor pilots are available with 48 Osaki Hana, is 328m high, appears flat-topped from the E, but
hours advance notice. from the N, has the appearance of a dark, pointed summit.
Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16 (call
8.15 Torii Ishi, a rock 4.4m high, lies about 410m E of the mouth
8.16
sign: Nihama-ho-an). of Sakurai Kawa, about 2 miles NNW of Osaki Hana.

The harbormaster can be contacted by radiotelephone re-
8.15 Karako Yama, Heichi Shima, and other features farther N
8.16
garding harbor operations. were described in paragraph 8.5 and paragraph 8.6, respective-
For further information, see paragraph 6.1.
8.15 ly, with Kurushima Kaikyo.
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is centered about
8.15
0.8 mile NNE of the head of the E breakwater. Vessels loaded Islands and Dangers in the Approach to Fuku-ya-
with dangerous cargo are assigned anchorages in Section III. ma Ko
There is good anchorage, sheltered from S to W winds, in
8.15
depths of 4.9 to 20m, mud, between O-jima and the coast of 8.17 Hashiri-jima (Hasiri Shima) (34°20'N., 133°26'E.),
Takihama Ku. in the approach to Fukuyama Ko, lies about 1.3 miles NW of
Caution.—Caution is necessary to keep clear of submarine
8.15 Uji Shima. Taka Yama, 180m high, its summit, lies in the SE
cables, a submerged water line, and oyster beds. There are sea- part of the island. Kanayama Hana is the SE extremity of a
weed cultivation grounds (September to April) around O-jima small peninsula joined to the SE end of the island by a low isth-
and NE of Kuro-jima. mus. Kajiya Shima, 43m high to the tops of the trees, lies about
0.5 mile W of the N end of Hashiri-jima; a reef, with a rock
8.16 Toyo Ko (33°56'N., 133°09'E.).—Saijo Ko, about 4 drying 2.6m at its SE end, extends about 0.2 mile SE of Kajiya
miles W of Niihama Ko, and Nyugawa Ko, about 3 miles far- Shima. A fish haven is situated close to the SE point of the is-
ther W, are subject to harbor regulations, but the extended har- let. Tako Zowai, a rock with a depth of 3.1m, lies about 0.1
bor area, which includes both harbors, is the principal port of mile N of Hashiri-jima.
Toyo Ko. Okino Hachikazano Se, an isolated group of rocks, with a
8.17
Saijo Ko (Saizyo Ko), at the mouth of Honjin Kawa, can be

8.16 depth of 13.7m and marked E by a lighted buoy, lies about 2
recognized by a large number of chimneys and oil tanks of the miles WSW of Hashiri-jima.
factories and power stations on each side of the harbor. The Hakama Shima, a flat-topped islet, 36m high, lies about 1
8.17
harbor is sheltered by breakwaters. The channel into the harbor mile NE of the E end of Hashiri-jima. Towu, a rock, drying
is about 68m wide, with depths of 3.1 to 4m. Lighted buoys 2.1m, lies about 228m off the E coast of the islet.
mark the entrance to the channel, and lights, in line bearing Kong Ishi, a rock 2.7m high and marked by a light, lies about
8.17
156°, at the head of the harbor, lead into the inner harbor. Two 1 mile NNW of the N end of Hashiri-jima; a depth of 2.1m lies
overhead power cables, the lower with a vertical clearance of close NE of the rock.
37m, span the harbor about 2 miles N of the range lights. Shirodashi Iso, a rock nearly awash at lowest LW, lies about
8.17
Several fish havens exist to the E of the range line. A lighted

8.16 1.5 miles ENE of Kono Ishi, near the entrance of the main fair-
buoy is situated close to the range line 1.75 miles offshore, way to Fukuyama Ko. A rock, with a depth of 9.2m and
while a similar buoy is 1 mile farther E. marked W by a lighted buoy, lies about 0.2 mile NW of Shiro-
A wharf, on the E side of the mouth of Honjin Kawa, has
8.16 dashi Iso.
depths of 3.1 to 4.9m alongside.
Nyugawa Ko is divided into two parts; the E part is called
8.16 Sensui Shima (34°23'N., 133°24'E.), about 2.5 miles NW of
8.17
Chuo Chiku while the W part is called Nyugawa Chiku. There Hashiri-jima, rises to a 159m high summit, on which there is a ra-
are factories, refineries, and a power station in Chuo Chiku, dio tower with a parabolic antenna. Tutsuji Shima, an islet, 25m
and a cotton factory in Nyugawa Ku. high, lies about 0.2 mile E of the SE extremity of Sensui Shima.
Nyugawa Chiku is sheltered NW by a breakwater. A chan-
8.16 Benten Shima, a rocky islet, 12.8m high, lies in the channel
8.17
nel, with depths of 4 to 4.9m and marked by lighted buoys, lies between Sensui Shima and Tomo Ko (34°23'N., 133°23'E.)
close SE of the breakwater and leads to the inner harbor. A (World Port Index No. 61610), close WSW. A three-story pa-
wharf, at the base of the breakwater, has a depth of 4.5m along- goda on its summit is illuminated at night and forms a good
side. landmark.
Lighted buoys, about 1 mile ESE of the head of the breakwa-
8.16 A floating breakwater extending NNW-SSE lies about 0.1
8.17
ter at Nyugawa Chiku, mark the entrance to a channel, 4.9m mile NNW of Benten Shima. A lighted beacon is situated
deep, leading to the harbor at Chuo Chiku. The inner harbor about 0.1 mile SSE of Benten Shima.
has a dredged depth of 4.9m bordered by shoal ground. The Submarine cables and a submarine water pipe extend WNW
8.17
power station, on the NW side of the inner harbor, has a con- from Hashiri-jima to the vicinity of Sensui Shima and Tomo Ko.
spicuous four-stack composite chimney, 183m high and paint- A lighted buoy lies about 1.5 miles S of Sensui Shima.
8.17
ed red and white. The power station jetty has depths of 4.9m Fish havens are situated and seaweed cultivation is carried
8.17
alongside; the oil jetty, close NE, has depths of 5.5m alongside. out in the bay within 2 miles N of Sensui Shima.
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Fukuyama Ko (34°26'N., 133°26'E.) Pilotage.—A liaison office of the Naikai Pilotage Area Pi-
8.18
lots Association is situated at Fukuyama. A signal station is sit-

World Port Index No. 61605 uated at the SE end of the steel tube works. The harbormaster
can be contacted by radiotelephone regarding harbor opera-
8.18 Fukuyama Ko, a specified harbor, lies in the N part of tions. Anchorage and berthing signals are shown from the sig-
Bingo Nada. The harbor is accessible to large vessels as a re- nal station. Vessels should retain onboard the most recent
sult of dredging, extensive reclamation, and the development edition of Japan Maritime Safety Laws and Regulations, ob-
of a steel tubes factory complex. The latter complex of facto- tainable through the Japanese Coast Guard. This publication
ries and chimneys lies N and NW of the signal station. A should be kept as a reference for signal station communiques
dredged channel, entered about 2 miles E of Sensui Shima, about other local or specific regulations.
leads to the harbor. An overhead power cable, with a vertical Pilotage is compulsory on Tomogashima Suido, Bisan Sui-
8.18
clearance of 55m, spans the harbor. Further W, it is spanned by do, and Kurushima Strait for vessels over 10,000 gt. A vessel
a bridge with a vertical clearance of about 13m. The city of with an loa greater than 200m, is required to navigate in Bisan
Fukuyama (Huku-yama) (34°29'N., 133°22'E.) is a commer- Seto and Kurushima Strait only in daylight. The Osaka pilot
cial city but is becoming more of an industrial city. for Tomogashima Suido Berthing boards in position 34°10'N,
Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Fukuyama is
8.18 135°00'E. Inland sea pilot boards at either Wada Misaki or
3.6m at springs and 2.7m at neaps. The tidal currents in the Sekisaki. Harbor pilots are available at the port anchorage;
harbor are weak and do not affect harbor operations. VHF channels 12, 14, and 16 are used.
Depths—Limitations.—The main fairway, with a depth of
8.18 For further information, see paragraph 6.1.
8.18
about 16m and a width of about 300m, extends from about 2 Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is centered about
8.18
miles E of Sensui Shima to the Raw Materials Wharf. The 1.8 miles E of Sensui Shima, about 1 mile SW of the main fair-
branch fairway branches off the main fairway near the signal way entrance buoys.
station and leads to the Export Berths; it is about 300m wide, Caution.—Vessels must use caution when anchoring due to
8.18
with depths of 10.1 to 11.9m. the large amount of small vessel traffic between the lighted
Raw Materials Quay Berth A is 300m long, has a depth of
8.18 buoy S of Sensui Shima and Shiraishi Seto (34°25'N.,
17.1m alongside, and can accommodate vessels up to 150,000 133°31'E.). The latter passage is described in paragraph 7.55.
dwt; Berth B is 280m long, has a least depth of 16.5m along- A large number of islands lie between the NW part of Bingo
8.18
side, and can accommodate vessels up to 100,000 dwt. Raw Nada and NE part of Aki Nada. There is a large number of
Materials Wharf Berth M, 250m long, and Berth L, 315m channels formed between the islands. Mihara Seto, the main
long, have depths of 17.1 to 18m and can accommodate vessels passage, is used by many low speed large vessels, small ves-
up to 200,000 dwt. sels, and lighters under tow. The tidal currents are weaker than
Kasaoka Wharf has depths of 10.1 to 11.3m alongside and
8.18 those in Kurushima Kaikyo, but the distance traveled is longer
can accommodate vessels up to 35,000 dwt. and more winding. In the channels between the islands, inter-
Export Berth X and Export Berth Y have depths of 12.5 to
8.18 island vessels run between Honshu and Shikoku, and large ves-
12.8m alongside. Export Berth 2 and Export Berth 3 have a sels enter and leave Onomichi-Itosaki Ko, Habu Ko, and In-
depth of 13m alongside; these berths can accommodate vessels okuchi Ko.
up to 35,000 dwt. Export Berth 1 has a depth of 11m and can
accommodate vessels up to 20,000 dwt. Fukuyama Ko to Mihara Seto
The dangers in the approach to the harbor were previously
8.18
described in paragraph 8.17. 8.19 Tsugara Shima (34°22'N., 133°23'E.), a wooded is-
Aspect.—The islands in the harbor approach were previous- let, 15.8m high, lies about 0.5 mile offshore, about 1.3 miles
ly described in paragraph 8.17. WSW of the S end of Sensui Shima.
Tsuganomaru Yama (34°27'N., 133°31'E.), in the middle
8.18 Aburo Sho, about 0.8 mile farther WSW, is a rock drying
8.19
of Kono Shima, is conspicuous from all directions; it is 302m 0.6m and marked by a light.
high and has a TV tower on its summit. Abutono Seto (34°22'N., 133°21'E.) is entered about 1 mile
8.19
Mi Saki, the W extremity of Kono Shima, is conspicuous

8.18 farther W, between Abu Saki, marked by a light, and Ta Shima,
due to its barren appearance. close W. Abutono Seto has strong tidal currents and should on-
Lighted buoys mark the fairways. Lights, in line bearing
8.18 ly be used by small vessels with local knowledge.
000.5°, lead to the Raw Materials Wharf, and lights, in line Ta Shima is divided into an E part and a W part by an isth-
8.19
bearing 300°, lead through the branch fairway to the vicinity of mus. The summit of the island, 329m high, lies near the SW
the Export Berths. end of the island.
The signal station, painted white, lies at the SE end of the
8.18 Yoko Shima lies close WSW of Ta Shima, from which it is
8.19
steel tubes works. separated by a narrow canal passable by small craft and
A group of chimneys is conspicuous in the steel tubes works.
8.18 crossed by a drawbridge. Ategi Shima, an islet, 25m high, bar-
The highest chimney, 206m high and showing a flare, lies near- ren, and with steep cliffs, lies close off the SW end of Yoko
ly 1 mile NNW of the signal station. Shima and is conspicuous from a distance.
Miyazaki Yama, 155m high to the tops of the trees, is con-
8.18 A tanker berth with a T-head pier extends S from the SW end
8.19
spicuous on the right bank of the mouth of Ashida Kawa (Asi- of Yoko Shima; mooring buoys are on each side of the berth.
da Kawa). Takamaru Yama, 129m high, with few trees, lies on There is a depth of about 10.1m in the berth, which can accom-
the left bank of the mouth of Ashida Kawa. modate tankers up to 40,000 dwt. The berth is unsuitable
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Su, WSW to Ategi Shima, and W to Tachibanano Su. Tachiba-

nano Su, a shoal with a least depth of 5.6m, lies about 0.4 mile
S of Kannon Zaki; shoal ground, with depths of less than
10.1m, and a least depth of 6.1m, extends between Tachibana-
no Su and Nagasowa Hana to its WNW. A lighted buoy is
moored 0.2 mile SE of the shoal. A shoal depth of 5.6m lies ap-
proximately 0.5 mile SW of Kannon Zaki.
Ryuo San, covered with pine trees, with Ishiba Yama, a gran-
8.20
ite hill close W, lies about 0.3 mile N of Nagasowa Hana; each
peak is 147m high and pointed.
Sasa Shima, a grassy round islet, 14.9m high, lies about 0.2
8.20
mile W of Nagasowa Hana.

Iwashi-jima, W of Mukai Shima, has several granite peaks;
8.20
Nishiwa Take, 131m high and pointed, lies in the NW part of

the island and is conspicuous from the W. Tono Yama, 117m
high, lies in the SW part of the island.
8.21 Kajino Hana (34°20'N., 133°12'E.), a steep cliffy

headland, lies on the NE side of Inno Shima, at the S side of
the E entrance to Mekari Seto. Aka Ne, a steep-to rock with a
least depth of 9.8m, lies about 0.5 mile NW of Kajino Hana; it
has been swept to a depth of 9.5m. Matsui Dashi, an isolated
rock with a depth of 9.5m, lies about 0.5 mile farther NW; it
has been swept to a depth of 8.5m.
Ohama Saki, marked by a light, lies at the NE end of Inno
8.21
Shima. Shiju Shima, an islet, 18m high, lies about 0.6 mile
8.19 Abutono Seto Light WNW of Ohama Saki; rocks, drying 1.5 and 1.1m, lie within
0.1 mile N of Shiju Shima. Shoals, with depths of less than
during strong winds and heavy seas from the S. Vessels berth 4.9m, lie between Shiju Shima and Hoso Shima to its WNW.
port side-to at SW with tug assistance. Night movements are
not normally carried out. There are a number of oil tanks N of
the pier, on the W side of Yoko Shima.
Pilotage.—See paragraph 6.1.
8.19
Mekari Seto and Approaches

8.20 The E entrance of Mihara Seto is called Mekari Seto
(34°21'N., 133°11'E.), between Mukai Shima and Inno Shima.
The channel then extends W along the coast of Honshu,
through Mihara Wan and Aogi Seto, and then between Omi
Shima and Osaki-Kami Shima. It then joins the main traffic
route at the W entrance to Kurushima Kaikyo, through Oge Se-
to, between Oge Shima and Ko-oge Shima.
Hyakkan-jima (34°18'N., 133°17'E.), previously described
in paragraph 8.3, is the best mark for entering Mihara Seto.
The recommended route, N of Hyakkan-jima, has depths of
8.20
about 10.1m. Bozino Su, close SW of the fairway, has depths

of less than 10.1m and a least depth of 8.4m; it is about 1 mile
wide and 1.5 miles long. Shoals, with depths of 8.9 to 9.5m, lie
close N of the fairway.
Kannon Zaki (34°21'N., 133°13'E.), the SE extremity of
8.20
Mukai Shima, is a steep, cliffy point, surmounted by a 57m

high, red-colored bare hill. Takami Yama, about 1 mile NNW
of Kannon Zaki, is 289m high, with a TV antenna near its sum-
mit; another TV antenna is on a 246m hill, close NE. Kota-ka-
mi Yama, about 1 mile W of Takami Yama, is 194m high, with Ohama Saki Light
8.21
a sharp peak, conspicuous from a distance.

Morinoseno Su, with depths of 1.8 to 4.9m, and marked NE
8.20 A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 50m, crosses the
8.21
by a lighted buoy, lies about 1 mile SE of Kannon Zaki. Shoal narrowest part of Mekari Seto, close S of Ohama Saki. The
ground, with depths of 4.5 to 10.1m, extends from Morinoseno center and each side of the fairway under the bridge are marked
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by lights.
Mekari Iwa is a group of rocks that fronts Mekari Hana, the
SW extremity of Mukai Shima. The highest rock dries 1.3m
and is marked SE by a lighted buoy.
Farther NW, Iedashi Ishi, a group of rocks, with a least depth
8.21
of 4m, extends up to 0.2 mile off the S coast of Iwashi-jima.

Hoso Shima lies about 0.5 mile SW of Iwashi-jima. A jetty
8.21
extends 120m SE from near the SW point of the island. Ho-

sogashira, 50m high, lies at the NE end of the island, and is
surmounted by a red and white pylon, 82m high. An overhead
cable, with a vertical clearance of 53m, extends between Hoso
Shima and Iwashi-jima. Another overhead cable extends from
the SE coast of Hoso Shima (34°21'48''N, 133°08'41''E.) to In-
no Shima. A third overhead cable, with an overhead clearance
of 32m, extends from the S tip of Hoso Shima to the N side of
the island of Koboso (34°22'N, 123°08'E).
An overhead cable, with overhead clearance of 31m, spans
8.21
Shigei Ko, the channel between the S tip of Koboso and Inno
Shima.
Chodayu Sho, rocks with depths of less than 1.8m and
8.21
marked by a light, lie about 0.3 mile WNW of the N end of Ho-
so Shima. A rock, with a depth of 3.7m, lies about 90m NNE
of Chodayu Sho.
Kakari Se (Ko Kari Se), a group of rocks, with a width of
8.21 8.22 Ko-Sagi Shima Light
about 91m and a least depth of 8.9m, lies near the middle of the
channel, about 600m N of the N end of Hoso Shima. It has from the NW end of Sagi Shima by a narrow channel, which
been swept to a depth of 8.2m, and there are eddies in its vicin- should not be attempted without local knowledge.
ity. Kakari Se is indicated by the red sector of Chodayu Sho An overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance of 34m,
8.22
Light between the bearings of 219° and 239°, and by a red light spans the narrow channel.
shown on Ohama Saki between the bearings of 125° and 130°. A light is shown from the S end of a detached breakwater,
8.22
A 10.8m patch lies about 0.3 mile WNW of the SW extremi-

8.21 situated on the W side of Aogi Seto, 0.5 mile W of Ko-Sagi
ty of Iwashi Shima. Shima. A second breakwater is situated 183m farther N.
Kankano Ishi, a rock with a depth of 12.8m, and Okino Ishi,
8.22
Mekari Seto to Aogi Seto a rock with a depth of 17.1m, lie about 0.8 mile NNW, and 0.25
mile NW, respectively, of the NW end of Ko-Sagi Shima.
8.22 Hachiga Mine (34°23'N., 133°08'E.), 430m high and Sunamino Su, with a least depth of 15m, is centered about
8.22
thickly covered with pine trees, lies on the E side of Mihara 0.8 mile SSW of Ko-Sagi Shima.
Wan, and is the highest peak in the vicinity.
Inuboeno Hana, the W entrance point of Mihara Wan, rises
8.22 8.23 Sagi Shima (34°20'N., 133°07'E.) lies close S of Ko-
about 0.3 mile inland to Inubo Yama, 309m high, conical, and Sagi Shima. Hoteiiwa Hana, near the middle of the W side of
surmounted by an observation platform. Hata Yama, 448m the island, is surmounted by a conspicuous monument. A har-
high, about 0.5 mile SW of Inubo Yama, has a dome near its bor, protected by a detached breakwater, is situated in the NE
summit, and is also conspicuous. A radio tower lies close NE part of the island.
of the summit. Toramaru Sho, which dries 1.2m and is marked by a light,
8.23
Hosono Su, a sandspit which dries 0.6m in places, is cen-

8.22 lies about 0.1 mile NW of Hoteiiwa Hana. Yake Yama, the
tered about 0.5 mile SW of Chodayu Sho; it is surrounded by summit of the island, rises to an elevation of 278m, about 0.8
foul ground. The red sector of Chodayu Sho Light indicates the mile ESE of Hoteiiwa Hana. Inu Yama, about 0.4 mile farther
foul area. N, is a sharp granite peak, 251m high. Tera Yama, a sharp con-
An extensive fish trap lies close off the N side of Honoso Su; a
8.22 ical peak, 155m high, is conspicuous in the NW part of the is-
dangerous wreck lies about 0.3 mile NW of the same bank. A land.
lighted buoy is moored 183m SSW of the dangerous wreck. The N extremity of Kone Shima (34°19'N., 133°05'E.),
8.23
Sukune Shima, about 1 mile WSW of Chodayu Sho, is a

8.22 marked by a light, lies about 1 mile WSW of Hoteiiwa Hana.
conspicuous, rounded, dark islet, 30m high, and covered with Two parallel ranges of hills running N-S are on Kone Shima.
pine trees. A shoal, with a depth of 4.6m, lies about 0.2 mile E Kannon Yama, 310m high, the summit of the island, lies in its
of Sukuna Shima. SW part.
Ko-Sagi Shima, about 0.5 mile W of Sukune Shima, has two
8.22 Aogi Hana, rising to an elevation of 129m, lies about 0.6
8.23
summits; the NE summit is 72m high and the SW summit is mile N of Kone Shima. Uryu Shima, a red islet, 21m high, lies
76m high. A light is shown from the NW end of the island. A about 0.8 mile W of Aogi Hana. A gantry crane is conspicuous
reef, with rock drying 2.1m at its outer end, extends about 90m about 1 mile WSW of Uryu Shima. A two-story building is
N from the NW end of the island. Ko-Sagi Shima is separated conspicuous on the E side of the shipyard. Kami-taka Se, a
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8.23 Kone Shima Light
alongside of 3.1 to 3.4m at the SE inner end.

Shiju Shima, a rocky islet, 11.9m high, lies about 0.1 mile
8.25
offshore, off the N coast of Omi Shima.

O-kuno Shima (34°17'N., 133°00'E.) lies N of Omi Shima,
8.25
leaving a navigable width of 0.3 mile in the channel. A light is

Sagi Shima Light
8.22
shown from the S end of the island; a beacon is shown from a
drying rock at the SE end of the island. Lights are shown from
rock with a depth of 3.8m, and Shimo-taka Se, a rock with a several towers standing at the jetty heads of the port complex
depth of 12.2m, lie about 0.3 mile SE and SSE, respectively, of near Salzaki (34°20'N., 33°02'E.). The summit of the island is
Uryu Shima. Depths of less than 4.9m extend about 0.5 mile 108m high, and a large red and white pylon for overhead ca-
SW of Uryu Shima. bles, near the summit, is very conspicuous. There are also con-
spicuous pylons on the N coast of Omi Shima, on the S coast of
Aogi Seto to Oge Seto O-kuno Shima, and on the Honshu coast N of O-kuno Shima.
Caution.—An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of
8.25
8.24 Otani Iso (34°18'N., 133°05'E.), with depths of 3.1 to 50m, spans the channel to the S of O-kuno Shima; another ca-
4.9m, sand and shells, is a detached shoal lying parallel with ble, with a vertical clearance of 41m, spans the channel to the
and within 0.5 mile of the W coast of Kone Shima. Depths of N. The pylons supporting these cables are prominent.
less than 10.1m extend up to 0.8 mile W of the central part of Noji Tai, a sand bank with depths of 1.4 to 4.9m and a width
8.25
the W coast of Kone Shima. of about 0.1 mile, lies parallel to the coast and extends from a
Omi Shima, on the E side of Mihara Seto, is a large wooded
8.24 position about 1.8 miles ENE of O-kuno Shima to about 0.8
island; it appears dark, but there are granite outcrops on the low- miles SW of Uryu Shima. A lighted buoy is moored at the SW
er slopes of the hills in its S part. It is divided into three moun- end of Noji Tai; it is indicated by the red sector of O-kuno Shi-
tainous parts by valleys running SSE from the SE corner of ma Light.
Mishima Uchi (34°15'N., 132°59'E.), and ENE from Miyano Mekarino Su, a sand bank with depths of less than 10.1m
8.25
Ura, at the head of Mishima Uchi. Kusono To, 395m high, lies in and about 0.5 mile long, lies with its least depth of 4.7m at its E
the N part of the island. Washigato Yama, 437m high and the end, about 0.8 mile NE of O-kuno Shima.
summit of the island, lies about 2.8 miles farther SSE. Yakushi
Yama, 436m high, lies in the SW part of the island. 8.26 Ko-kuno Shima, a round-topped islet, 84m high, lies
about 0.4 mile W of O-kuno Shima. Shiraishi Sho, rocks dry-
8.25 Miyanoura Ko (34°15'N., 132°59'E.) lies at the inner ing 3.9m, lies between the islands. Matsu Shima, nearly 1 mile
end of Mishima Uchi. Depths of 4 to 6m may be found through WSW of the S end of O-kuno Shima, has two summits, which
most of the bay area and there is a floating jetty having depths appear as one from the SW.
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Nakano Hana Light

8.27
chorage to small vessels awaiting a favorable tidal current

through the straits.
Kodono Shima, 48m high, lies about 1 mile E of Mebaru Sa-
ki. A group of rocks, with a least depth of 4.6m and marked W
by a lighted buoy, lies about 0.3 mile N of Kodono Shima, and
a rock, 4.3m high, lies about 0.1 mile W of the islet. A rock,
drying 0.6m, lies about 0.3 mile ENE of Kodono Shima, and a
shoal, with a depth of 8.9m, lies about 0.3 mile farther NE.
Ko-yoko Shima, 56m high, lies about 1.5 miles SSW of Ko-
8.27
dono Shima and is joined at LW to O-yoko Shima, close S. The

latter island has two summits, the W being 86m high. The N
end of O-yoko Shima is a wooded peninsula which appears as
8.25 O-kuno Shima Light a separate islet from a distance. A shoal, with a least depth of
9.5m, lies about 0.6 mile S of O-yoko Shima.
Tadanoumi Ko (34°20'N., 133°00'E.), a local port, lies
8.26 Fuku Shima, 45m high, lies about 0.8 mile ENE of Nakano
8.27
about 1 mile N of O-kuno Shima. Kurami Saki, on which there Hana. Shoal ground extends about 0.1 mile E of Fuku Shima and
is a shrine surmounted by a red light, lies close E of the E Kuro Iso, a rock awash at HWS, lies about 595m SE of the islet.
breakwater at Tadanoumi Ko. Ushikuso, a rock drying 2m and Chishago Sho, a rock drying 3.1m and marked by a beacon,
8.27
marked by a beacon, lies about 0.3 mile SE of Kurami Saki. lies about 410m N of Nakano Hana, and Kinoe Su, with a least
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in 13 to 16m, in the
8.26 depth of 9.5m, lies about 1 mile farther N.
bay fronting Tadanoumi Ko.
8.28 Oge Shima (34°11'N., 132°56'E.) lies on the E side of
8.27 Osaki-kami-jima, on the W side of Mihara Seto, at- Oge Seto. Oishino Mine, 211m high, the summit of the island,
tains an elevation of 453m at Kanno Mine, its summit, located lies in its N part; the interior of the island is under intensive
about 1 mile NW of Nakano Hana, the SE extremity of the is- cultivation. A peninsula, forming the SW side of Oge Shima,
land. Kanno Mine has conspicuous woods on its summit. Na- has steep black cliffs on its W side and is marked by a light.
kano Hana is a steep cliff, marked by a light. A steep granite Ko-oge Shima lies on the W side of Oge Seto, about 0.5 mile
8.28
hill, 182m high, lies about 0.3 mile WNW of Nakano Hana. W of Oge Shima. Okinohera Mine, its summit, lies in the SW
Oko Yama, a conical peak, 275m high, lies about 2.3 miles part of the island and is 133m high and conical. The island is
NNE of Kannon Mine. composed of quartz and has been much quarried, especially on
Mebaru Saki, marked by a light, lies at the NE end of Osaki-
8.27 the S side of the summit, where a large white cliff, visible from
kami-jima. A conspicuous cliff caused by quarrying lies in the a distance, has been formed.
central part of the E coast of the island; it affords temporary an- Deep-draft vessels entering Mihara Seto from the E should
8.28
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Onomichi-Itosaki Ko (34°23'N., 133°10'E.)

8.29 Onomichi-Itosaki Ko is a specified harbor in the N

part of Mihara Seto. The harbor includes Mihara Wan and On-
omichi Seto. The harbor is backed by mountains and is a good
natural harbor enclosed by a large number of islands, including
Mukai Shima. It is an industrial belt, with many factories and
some shipyards; there is frequently marine traffic congestion.
Large vessels enter and leave Onomichi Seto through the W en-
8.29
trance. The E entrance, N of Mukai Shima, is narrow and only

used by small vessels with local knowledge. The area NW of Mu-
kai Shima, and N of Takoma Hana (34°23'N., 133°15'E.), includ-
ing Tosaki Seto, is part of Onomichi-Itosaki Ko.
Winds—Weather.—The climate is extremely mild, with lit-
8.29
tle precipitation. Good weather prevails and a typhoon passing

has little effect. Except for Mihara Wan, the winds are mostly
NE and S in spring and summer, and NNE and W in winter. In
Mihara Wan, the winds are predominantly S to W.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Onomichi is 3.4m at
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springs and 2.7m at neaps. In Onomichi Seto, the maximum

velocity is about 2.8 knots; the flood current flows E, and the
ebb W. In Mihara Wan, the mean velocity of the current is
about 0.5 to 1 knot.
Depths—Limitations.—Itosaki Wharf No. 2, fronting the
8.29
railway station at Itosaki, in the NE part of Mihara Wan, has a

depth of 10m alongside and a length of 185m; it can accommo-
date vessels up to 15,000 dwt.
Itosaki Wharf No. 1 has a depth of 8.5m alongside and a
8.29
length of 135m,; it can accommodate vessels up to 15,000 dwt.

There is a private wharf, with a length of 205m, depths along-
side of 4.5 to 7.5m, and a capacity of 10,000 dwt.
A wharf at Onomichi, about 2.3 miles ENE of Kujiro Shima,

8.29
has a depth of 6.5m alongside and a length of 404m; it can ac-

Mebaru Saki Light
8.27
commodate vessels up to 2,000 gt.
A drydock at Onomichi is 350m long and 56m wide, with a
8.29
choose a suitable tide due to the depths of 8.9 to 10.1m about depth of 7.4m; it can accommodate vessels up to 150,000 dwt.
1.8 miles NW of Hyakkan-jima. Vessels entering the W en- Aspect.—Kujiro Shima, in the middle of the W entrance to
8.29
trance via Kurushima Kaikyo have general depths of 18m to Onomichi Seto, is 18.9m high, and wooded. Kokujira Shima,
Onomichi-Itozaki Ko. 11.9m high, lies close SE.
Vessels in the vicinity of Ohama Saki should maintain nearly a
8.28 A cement plant chimney, 65m high, is conspicuous close W
8.29
mid-channel course, moving right when there is oncoming traffic. of the railway station at Itosaki.
There are channels on either side of Karkare Se but vessels
8.28 A chimney, 63m high and showing a neon light, and with a
8.29
other than deep-draft vessels pass safely over the shoal. large number of chimneys in the vicinity, lies on the SE side of
Between Kone Shima and O-kuni Shima, Gobori Hana, the
8.28 the mouth of Nishi Kawa, the river emptying into the N part of
NW end of Omi Shima, in line bearing 238° with Oko Yama, Mihara Wan.
in the N part of Osaki-Kami-jima, leads midway between Noji Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory at Itozaki. Inland sea
8.29
Tai and Otani Iso. pilots are available at Wada Misaki, Seisaki, and Hesaki and
The two lights in the vicinity of Mebaru Saki, in line bearing
8.28 can be contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16 (call sign: Itoza-
144°, are good marks for passing between O-kuno Shima and ki-ho-an). For further information, see paragraph 6.1.
Omi Shima. Mekari Saki Light is on the slopes, and the front Pilotage is not compulsory at Onomichi. Harbor pilots are
8.29
light is low and difficult to see when there are conflicting available at the anchorage off Kashima Island or off Kihara;
lights. VHF channels 16 and 12 are used.
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Ushino Ura Light
Approach to the East Entrance to Onomichi Seto

(Mekari Seto to Tosaki Seto)
Onomichi Light
8.29 8.30 Nagamoji Sowa, a rock awash, lies at the extremity of
a reef extending about 410m SW from the NW extremity of
Anchorage.—Mihara Wan provides sheltered anchorage for
8.29 Yoko Shima.
large and medium-sized vessels according to draft; the bottom Momo Shima (34°22'N., 133°16'E.), N of the W end of Yo-
8.30
is mud and sand in many places. To avoid the mud bank on the ko Shima, is 184m high, and consists of red-colored rocks; its
W side of Mi-hara Wan, keep the W side of Kone Shima, bear- W side is steep. Ka Shima (Ko Shima), about 0.5 mile W of
ing more than 209° and open E of Aogi Hana. Vessels with Momo Shima, is 103m high, conical, and consists of broken
dangerous cargo are assigned anchorage in the vicinity of the red stones.
harbor limit at the W entrance to Onomichi Seto. Shira Ishi, a rocky islet, 6.1m high, lies about 0.6 mile S of
8.30
Ka Shima. A reef extends about 0.4 mile SW of Ka Shima;

Caution.—The passage between Kujira Shima and Kokujira
8.29 Okinotaka Sowa, a rock with a depth of 4m, lies at its outer
Shima is narrow and should not be used by large vessels; both is- end; Taka Sowa, a rock drying 0.2m, lies in the central part of
lets are bordered by shoals. Passage should not be made between the reef.
Kokujira Shima and Iwashi-jima, as there are rocks with depths of Niboneno Sho, midway between Ka Shima and Mukai Shi-
8.30
about 1m. ma, is a group of rocks marked E by a lighted buoy; the W end
of the group dries 2.4m while the E end dries 1.5m. Lights are
There is a shoal patch, with a least depth of 5.2m, mud, and
8.29 shown from a breakwater on the E coast of Mukai Shima, 0.5
swept to 4.4m, about 600m NE of Kujira Shima. Ushino Ura mile WNW of Niboneno Sho.
lies about 1.8 miles ENE of Kujira Shima and is marked by a Takoma, rocks with a least depth of 4.5m and marked S by a
8.30
light. A shoal patch, with a least depth of 4.7m, rough sand, lighted buoy, lies nearly in the middle of the S entrance to To-
and swept to 4.3m, lies about 0.3 mile W of Ushino Ura. saki Seto.
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There are several channels between the islands separating

8.30 round concrete tower, 10m high, situated at the breakwater
Kurushima Kaikyo from Mihara Seto, but they are mostly nar- head on the NW side of the entrance to the principal harbor ba-
row and intricate, and should not be attempted without local sin. A lighted buoy is moored about 0.2 mile off the N end of
knowledge. Yuge Shima.
When entering from the S entrance of Yuge Seto, Kushi Ya-
8.31
Habu Ko (34°17'N., 133°11'E.) ma, 199m high and rather conical, the S summit of Yuge Shi-
ma, is conspicuous.
World Port Index No. 61617 Pilotage.—See paragraph 6.1.
8.31
Anchorage.—Mitsunosho Wan, in the NE part of Habu Ko,

8.31
8.31 Habu Ko, a local port, lies in the S part of Inno Shima. is open E, but is relatively calm except in E winds; it provides
The harbor comprises all of Nagasaki Seto and the W side of anchorage, in 4.9 to 7m, in its outer part.
the N part of Yuge Seto. The main industry of the port is ship-
building; the main portion of the Hitachi Shipyard is situated in 8.32 Setodo Ko (34°19'N., 133°06'E.), a local port entered
the S part of Inno Shima. from Mihara Seto, is enclosed by Kone Shima, Sagi Shima,
Winds—Weather.—The temperature is relatively high and
8.31 and Ikuchi Shima. The main harbor installations lie on the E
there is little rainfall. The harbor, except for Mitsunosho Wan side of the channel between Ikuchi Shima and Kone Shima; a
in its NE part, is calm throughout the year, as it is surrounded shipyard is situated at the NW end of Ikuchi Shima. A bridge,
by islands. with a vertical clearance of about 22m, spans the channel be-
Tides—Currents.—The flood current flows along the coast
8.31 tween Kone Shima and Ikuchi Shima.
of Inno Shima, from Nagasaki Seto to the N entrance of Yugo Tides—Currents.—The mean tidal rise at Setoda is 3.5m at
8.32
Seto; the ebb current flows in the opposite direction. The maxi- springs and 2.7m at neaps. There are tidal currents of about 2.5
mum velocity of the tidal current at springs is 3.25 knots in Na- knots in the N entrance to the harbor, 2 knots in the E entrance,
gasaki Seto. and 3.5 knots between Kone Shima and Ikuchi Shima.
Depths—Limitations.—The largest drydock at the Hitachi
8.31 Depths—Limitations.—The shipyard berthing wall has
8.32
Shipyard at Habu Ko is 282m long and 47m wide, with a depth depths of 3.5 to 7m alongside. The largest drydock is 230m
of 11.3m; it can accommodate vessels up to 130,000 dwt. A long and 36m wide, with a depth of 7m; it can accommodate
berthing wall in the NW part of the harbor can berth vessels of vessels up to 37,000 dwt. A floating jetty, with a depth of 7m
20,000 dwt; the berths have reported depths of 4 to 10.1m. on its fairway side, lies on the E side of the channel between
Nagasaki Seto, occupying the W half of the harbor, has a
8.31 Kone Shima and Ikuchi Shima, and S of the bridge.
least navigable width of about 90m. The N half is generally The channel between Sagi Shima and Kone Shima is used by
8.32
shallow, while the S half is generally over 10.1m deep, but with scheduled passenger vessels and was reported to be used by
shoals in many places. vessels of 1,000 gt making use of the tide.
Rocks and shoals extend up to 0.2 mile off the N coast of
8.31 The channel between Sagi Shima and Ikuchi Shima is wide
8.32
Yuge Shima. A rock, with a depth of 4.9m, lies about 0.2 mile and deep, but there are many shoals E of the harbor limit; it is
N of Isega Hana, the W extremity of Yuge Shima. In the S en- only used by small craft.
trance to Yuge Seto, a rock with a depth of 1.8m, lies about 0.1 The channel between Kone Shima and Ikuchi Shima has
8.32
mile offshore, about 0.2 mile W of the S end of Yuge Shima; in depths of 3 to 7m and a least width of about 90m.
the narrows of this same strait, rocks and shoals extending Pilotage.—The shipyard dockmaster is to report to the pilot
8.32
from both sides restrict the navigable width to about 0.1 mile. when the vessel is to enter the shipyard. For further informa-
Rocks, with depths of 4.9 to 5.8m, extend up to 410m N of
8.31 tion, see paragraph 6.1
Sa Shima.
A rock, with a depth of less than 1m and marked N by a
8.31
Hakata Seto
lighted buoy, lies between Isega Hana (34°16'N., 133°12'E.)
and Itsuki Shima, about 0.5 mile W. 8.33 Hakata Seto leads from Mihara Seto to Bingo Nada,
There is a bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 24m, be-
8.31 passing between Kone Shima and Omi Shima, then between
tween Yuge Shima and Sa Shima, and an overhead cable, with Hakata Shima and Akahone-jima.
a vertical clearance of 40m, between the N end of Sa Shima Hyotan Shima (34°17'N., 133°03'E.), an islet, 48m high,
8.33
and Ikina Shima. There is also an overhead cable, with a verti- lies near the middle of the N entrance to Hakata Seto. Shoals,
cal clearance of 30m, between the N end of Ikina Shima and with least depths of 3.6m, lie about 1 mile ENE and NE of Hy-
Inno Shima. otan Shima.
A lighted beacon stands in shoal water close to the SW point
8.31 Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents are strongest in the
8.33
of Ikina Shima. A submarine pipeline is also laid across the vicinity of the S entrance to Hakata Seto. Between Tsuba Shi-
strait 0.2 mile N of the submarine cables. A light is shown from ma and Kubito-Ko Saki, at the E end of Hakata Shima, the
the end of a breakwater extending from the shoreline of Iwagi maximum velocity at springs reaches 5 knots. Farther N, the
Shima, 0.5 mile farther N. current weakens, with a minimum velocity of about 2 knots. In
Aspect.—Tengu Yama (34°17'N., 133°11'E.), a conical
8.31 general, the SE (flood) current is somewhat stronger than the
mountain, 208m high, with a TV tower on its summit, is con- NW current.
spicuous in the S part of Inno Shima. Mi Yama, 326m high, the Kannon Yama, the summit of Ikuchi Shima, near the islands
8.33
N summit of Yuge Shima, is also conspicuous. SW end, has twin peaks 475m and 478m high.
A light (34°17.4'N., 133°10.5'E.) is shown from a white
8.31 Tatara Iso, a rock marked by a light, lies about 0.2 mile ENE
8.33
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of Tatara Misaki (Tatara Saki), at the E end of Omi Shima. to the coast in the vicinity, but off the buoys, an offshore set
Rocks, awash and drying, extend about 320m N of Tatari Saki, may be experienced, especially marked with an ebb current.
and Chitori Ishi, a rock with a depth of 11.5m, lies about 686m Seven tugs are available.
N of the same point. The tidal currents are strong in this vicini- Depths—Limitations.—A T-head pier, with a berthing face
8.35
ty, attaining a maximum velocity of 4.5 knots. of 71m, extends from the shore at Inokuchi Ko. It has depths of
Caution.—A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 40m,
8.33 9.5m alongside and can accommodate tankers up to 35,000
crosses Hakata Seto between Omi Shima and Ikuti Shima, in dwt. There are four mooring buoys N and S of the pier, which
the vicinity of Tatara Iso. is floodlit. A smaller jetty lies about 0.3 mile farther NW.
Gojno Taka, steep-to rocks, with a least depth of 5.9m, lie about
8.33 Vessels normally berth heading into the current, port side-to
8.35
0.5 mile S of Gohammatsu Saki, at the S end of Ikuchi Shima. on the flood and starboard side-to on the ebb. There is ample
Mukaiyama Misaki, 39m high, lies about 0.5 mile E of Go-
8.33 swinging room off the pier. One tug is sufficient for berthing
hammatsu Saki. Sato Sho, a rock with less than 1m, and Me- and unberthing, but a powerful tug is necessary due to the cur-
kari Sho, a dangerous rock, lies about 0.3 and 0.8 mile ESE, rent.
respectively, of Mukaiyama Misaki; a rock, with a depth of Aspect.—There are seaweed cultivation grounds (September
8.35
4.4m, lies about 0.1 mile S of Mekari Sho. A lighted beacon to April) within about 300m offshore N and S of the T-head
stands in shoal water 1 mile ENE of Mekari Sho. A second pier.
lighted beacon is situated 300m farther NE. Hanagui Seto, branching off Hakata Seto, between Omi Shi-
8.35
ma and Hakata-jima, is S-shaped, with a minimum navigable

8.34 Sekizen Yama (34°15'N., 133°09'E.), the summit of width of about 90m. The tidal currents are strong and there are
Iwagi-jima, is 368m high, and has a ridge extending E-W; from dangerous rocks in its narrowest part. A bridge, with a vertical
the E or W, it appears as a sharp peak, but from the N or S, it clearance of 36m, crosses the narrowest part. An overhead
appears to have a flat top. power cable, with a vertical clearance of 35m, spans the chan-
Hoko San, 304m high and pointed, is the summit of Hakata-
8.34 nel close NE of the bridge. Hanaguri Seto is used by local fer-
jima and is conspicuous in the middle of the W part of the is- ries and small vessels, and should not be used without local
land. Kanzai Dashi, a rock with a depth of 9.5m, lies about 0.3 knowledge and experience.
mile NW of Tobyo Bana, the N extremity of Hakata-jima. A light is shown from a round concrete tower standing on a
8.35
Kubito Saki, 38m high, lies at the E end of Hakata-jima; Ku-

8.34 rocky islet situated on the N side of the narrows.
bito-Ko Shima (Kubagashira Shima), 17.1m high and conical, Pilotage.—See paragraph 6.1.
8.35
lies close off the point. Wanwan Se, a rock with a depth of
5.2m and marked N by a lighted buoy, lies at the outer end of a 8.36 Miyanokubo Seto, the passage between Hakata Shima
group of detached rocks, with depths of 4.9 to 6.7m, extending and O Shima, is divided by U Shima (34°11'N., 133°05'E.),
about 0.6 mile N of Kubito-Ko Shima. near its E end, into Funaore Seto and Kojin Seto. The latter
Akahone-jima, SE of Iwagi Shima, has a 160m summit in its passages have a least navigable width of about 90m and the tid-
SE part. Depths of less than 4.9m extend up to 0.2 mile off the al currents are very strong; they should be avoided by vessels
W side of Akahone-jima. Akahone-jima lies close SE of Iwagi without local knowledge and experience. The tidal currents at
Shima and is separated from it by a very narrow channel springs attain a maximum velocity of 9 knots. About 40 per
spanned by two overhead cables with a least vertical clearance cent of the small vessels, mostly under 500 gt, going through
of about 26m. A light is shown from a round, concrete tower the Naikai use this passage, as it is shorter than going through
standing 1 mile ENE of Mekari Sho. A beacon exhibiting a Kurushima Kaikyo. The majority of the vessels generally use
light stands about 5 miles WNW. Funaore Seto, N of U Shima; care is necessary as there are ma-
Iwagi Ko (34°14.5'N., 133°09.0'E.), protected by a breakwa-
8.34 ny fishing vessels. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about
ter, lies on the S side of Iwagi Shima. A light is shown on the 23m, spans the W entrance to the narrows between O Shima
head of the breakwater; another light is shown on the E side of and Michika Shima.
the harbor. A detached breakwater has been constructed to the Yanagino Seto (34°18'N., 132°54'E.) is the channel between
W of the harbor entrance. the various islands on the NW side of Osaki-Kami-jima and the
Tsuba Shima divides the E entrance to Hakata Seto into N
8.34 Honshu coast. There is deep water and a least navigable width of
and S channels. The summit of the island, 88m high, lies near about 0.5 mile. The E entrance is divided into Takasaki Seto and
the S end of the island and is faced by a rocky cliff. An over- Karashima Seto.
head cable, with a vertical clearance of 42m, crosses the S Tides—Currents.—The maximum velocity of the tidal cur-
8.36
channel between Kubito Saki and Tsuba Shima. Overhead ca- rent at springs is about 2 knots. The E current flows for about 1
bles, with vertical clearances of about 32m and 40m, cross the hour and 40 minutes after LW in the area to about 1 hour and
narrow N channel between Tsuba Shima and Akahone-jima. 40 minutes after HW. The W current flows for about 1 hour
and 40 minutes after HW in the area to about 1 hour and 40
Inokuchi Ko minutes after LW.
Aba Shima (34°19'N., 132°58'E.), in the E entrance to Yan-
8.36
8.35 Inokuchi Ko (34°16'N., 133°03'E.), a local port, lies agino Seto, has two summits; the S summit is 100m high, and
in the middle of the E side of Omi Shima. It is the site of an oil the N summit is 74m high and pointed. Depths of less than
storage depot with a large number of oil tanks. 10.1m extend up to 0.8 mile off the E side of the island. Mote
Tides—Currents.—The tidal current is fairly strong off the
8.35 Sho, with a least depth of 0.6m, lies about 0.5 mile SW of the
T-head pier, decreasing shoreward. The current flows parallel NW end of Aba Shima. Dodono Sho, two rocks with depths of
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3.5m and 3.9m, lie nearly midway between Mote Sho and the cliffs. Tsuzuki Shima, rocks, 6.7m high, lies about 0.4 mile W
NW end of Aba Shima. of the NW end of Naga Shima; groups of rocks lie between
Takehara Ko lies at the mouth of a river about 1 mile W of
8.36 Tsuzuki Shima and the NW coast of Naga Shima.
Aba Shima. Mitsu Ishi, a steep-to, isolated reef, lies about 0.5 A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 25m, is built across the
8.38
mile SSE of the head of the breakwater at Takehara Ko. channel between Osaki Kami Shima and Naga Shima. Bridge
Anchorage.—Large vessels can anchor, in 15 to 17m, about lights are shown to show the channel. Overhead power cables,
500m SW of the head of the breakwater at Takehara Ko. Lum- with a least vertical clearance of 28m, span the channel close N
ber vessels of 10,000 gt are reported to anchor about 1 mile of the bridge. An overhead power cable, with a vertical clear-
SW of the breakwater head, in 22m, sand and shell, good hold- ance of 40m, spans the channel between Osaki Kami Shima
ing ground; it is a good anchorage, but it receives the counter- and Ikino Shima.
current of the tidal current in Yanagino Seto, with a reported Tsukuga Shima (34°15'N., 133°00'E.), 47m high, is the W
8.38
velocity up to 2 knots. of the islands off the NW coast of Osaki-Kami Shima. A dry-
ing reef extends about 0.4 mile N of the island. A light is
8.37 Ikari Shima (34°18'N., 132°53'E.), a rock, 8.1m high shown from the NW extremity of the reef.
and marked by a light, lies about 2.5 miles SW of Takehara Ko. Kuru Shima, 68m high, lies about 2.3 miles SW of Tsukuga
8.38
Shoal ground extends to the headland close N. Shima, and appears to have two summits when viewed from
Islands lie in the entrances to Mitsu Wan and Mitsukuchi
8.37 the E or W.
Wan. Aka Saki, the E entrance of Mitsu Wan, is a very conspic- Caution.—There are many rocks, shoals, submarine pipe-
8.38
uous, steep, red headland. Karafune Shima, 25m high, lies lines, and obstructions between the islands off the NW side of
about 0.3 mile SE of Aka Saki; a drying bank extends about 0.2 Osaki-Kami Shima; passage between the islands, or between
mile NE of the islet. Aino Shima, 32m high, and O-shiba Shi- the islands and Osaki-Kami, should not be attempted without
ma, 122m high, each covered with peach trees, lie about 1.5 local knowledge.
miles W and 2 miles WSW, respectively, of Aka Saki. Ko-shi-
ba Shima, close SW of the S end of O-shiba Shima, is 32m 8.39 Neko Seto (34°12'N., 132°40'E.) is the deep, narrow
high, with a red cliff in its SW part. Uma Shima, 68m high, lies channel about 0.5 mile wide, with a depth of about 50m, be-
about 0.5 mile farther WSW. Shimo-Ikari Iso, a rock, 2m high tween Shimo-kamagari-jima and the coast of Honshu. Its navi-
and marked by a light, lies about 0.3 mile SE of Uma Shima; a gable width in its narrowest part is about 0.3 mile. An overhead
rock, with a depth of 8.9m, lies about 0.2 mile SW of Shimo- cable, with a vertical clearance of 36m, crosses the channel.
Ikari Iso. Tides—Currents.—The turn of the tide at the W entrance,
8.39
Yoko Shima (34°14'N., 132°46'E.), a wooded islet, 36m

8.37 N of Shimo-kamagari-jima, occurs about the same time as in
high, lies about 1 mile SW of Uma Shima. A rock, 2.5m high, the central channel of Kurushima Kaikyo. The E current flows
lies about 0.3 mile NE of the N end of Yoko Shima. for about 1 hour 30 minutes after LW until about 1 hour 30
Sakumi Shima, 131m high, lies close off the NE end of Osa-
8.37 minutes after HW. The W current flows for about 1 hour 30
ki-Kami-jima. Kara Shima lies about 0.8 mile farther NNE. Sa- minutes after HW until about 1 hour 30 minutes after LW. The
kumini Mo, a mud bank with depths of 1.4 to 4.6m, lies about velocity of the current is about 0.5 times that in the central
0.2 mile N of Sakumi Shima. Sakumini Ishi, a steep-to rock channel of Kurushima Kaikyo. The current velocity S of
with a depth of 4.6m, lies about 0.3 mile NW of Sagumini Mo. Kashiwa Shima is about 1.25 times that at the W entrance and
The S end of Matsu Shima, bearing 094°, and in line with Jio the turn of the tide occurs about 30 minutes earlier; the maxi-
San (34°17'N., 133°01'E.) in the NE part of Omi Shima, leads mum velocity of the current at springs here is 5.5 knots.
about 137m N of Sagumini Ishi. Aspect.—Meneko Shima (34°12'N., 132°51'E.), 21m high,
8.39
with small trees and marked by a light at its SW end, lies at the
8.38 Ikuno Shima (Ikino Shima), a wooded island, lies narrow part of Neko Seto. A rock, with a depth of 4.9m, lies
close NW of the N end of Osaki-Kami Shima. It has two con- about 0.2 mile E of Meneko Shima.
spicuous wooded summits; the NW summit is 154m high, and Kashiwa Shima, 135m high and covered with dense dark
8.39
the other is 159m high. A lighted buoy is moored close off the woods, lies on the N side of the E entrance to Neko Seto, and is
N end of the island. conspicuous against the background of grassy hills in the vicin-
Chirigi Shima, about 0.3 mile off the NW side of Ikuno Shi-
8.38 ity.
ma, has three hills joined by beaches of gravel; the central and Kasane Iwa Light, about 1 mile W of Meneko Shima, is
8.39
highest hill is 37m high. A factory on the low ground in the N shown from the W entrance point of Nigata Wan.
part of the island, and a large chimney on the summit of the is- Kami-Kamagari Shima and Shimo-Kamagari-jima, on the S
8.39
land, are very conspicuous. A 3.1m patch lies about 0.3 mile W side of the channel, have many orange groves; the mountains
of the S hill. sweep down to their steep-to shores. A lighted buoy is moored
Usu Shima, about 1 mile W of Ikuno Shima, has a 69m high
8.38 close off the SW extremity of the island.
summit near its N end. Ko-Usu Shima, 51m high, lies close E Nigata Ku (Nigata Wan), on the N side of Neko Seto, is part
8.39
of the N part of Usu Shima. of Kure Ko. At the head of the bay there are several hotels.
Overhead power cables, with a vertical clearance of 44m,
8.38 Nigata Ku provides anchorage, in depths of over 14m, good
cross Yanagino Seto from the N extremity of Usu Shima. Over- holding ground, but it is reported that wind and sea penetrate
head power cables, with a vertical clearance of 28m, cross the the bay during strong S winds.
channel between Usu Shima and Naga Shima. There is a quay, with a reported depth of 5m alongside, in
8.39
Naga Shima, about 0.6 mile SW of Usu Shima, has some red
8.38 Nigata Ku which is used by a train ferry.
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8.40 Akashi Seto (Akasi Seto) (34°12'N., 132°53'E.) is the

channel between the S coast of Osaki-Kami Shima and
Okamura-jima to the S. The fairway of the channel is deep; the
narrowest part is about 0.4 mile wide. A beacon marks a rock,
which dries 1.8m, about 0.5 mile NNW of the N extremity of
Okamua-jima.
A light is shown on the head of a breakwater on the N side of
8.40
Akashi Seto near its narrowest part.

Several submarine cables are laid across Akashi Seto.
8.40
Tides—Currents.—The turn of the tidal current is about 1

8.40
hour earlier than in the central channel of Kurushima Kaikyo.

The E current flows for about 30 minutes after the time of local
LW to about 30 minutes after the time of local HW. The W cur-
rent flows for about 30 minutes after the time of local HW to
about 30 minutes after the time of local LW. The maximum ve-
locity of the current at springs is 2.25 knots.
Okamura-jima, close W of Ko-oge Shima, has two summits
in line in its NW and central parts; Kono Mine, the central and
highest, is 221m high.
The narrow channel between Ko-oge Shima and Okamura
8.40
Shima has a depth of about 20m in its narrow part, and is

crossed by an overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of
about 27.1m.
8.41 Mitarai Seto (34°11'N., 132°52'E.) is the channel be-

tween Okamura Shima and Osaki-shimo Shima. O Shima, 99m
high and marked by a light at its N end, lies in the N entrance.
Hera Shima, 78m high, and Ko Shima, 79m high, lie close W
and SE, respectively, of O Shima. Okino Su, with a depth of O Shima Light
3.4m, rock bottom, and steep-to on its E side, lies in the S en-
trance. land; the island is almost completely bordered by orange
The Okamura-jima side of Mitarai Seto has depths of over
8.41 groves. Osaki-shimo Shima, E of Toyo Shima, is separated by
10.1m and is used by small ferries; it should not be attempted a channel. The narrowest part of this channel is spanned by an
without local knowledge. Overhead cables, with vertical clear- overhead cable with a vertical clearance of 48m. In 1992, a
ances of about 38m and 41m, cross Mitarai Seto. bridge spanning the channel was under construction.
Bridges, each with a vertical clearance of 21m, span the pas-
8.41 Mikado Shima (Sankaku-jima), 110m high, lies about 0.3
8.42
sages E and W of O Shima. mile off the NW coast of Osaki-shimo Shima. Maru Ishi, a
Mitarai Ko, a local harbor, occupies Mitarai Seto and the N
8.41 rock with a depth of 0.5m, lies about 0.1 mile NE of the N end
coast of Osaka-shimo Shima. The main part of the harbor lies of Mikado Shima.
on the W side of the S part of Mitarai Seto. It is used by small The passage between Osaki-shimo Shima and Toyo Shima
8.42
vessels on passage through the Naikai as a port of shelter and has a least navigable width of about 0.1 mile, with depths of
for waiting for the tide. over 20m. Nagaskai Garama, rocks with a depth of 10.7m, lie
Anchorage.—The tidal currents change direction continual-
8.41 in the N entrance, about 90m W of the W end of Mikado Shi-
ly in the vicinity of the S entrance to Mitarai Seto and it is not a ma. A shoal, with a depth of 14.9m, lies about 0.3 mile farther
good anchorage. A position about 500m W of Kannon Saki, SW. In the S entrance, Suzume Iso, a rocky islet, 6.7m high,
the S extremity of Okamura-jima, is suitable as a temporary lies about 0.2 mile W of the W extremity of Osaki-shimo Shi-
anchorage, in 20 to 30m, sand, good holding ground. ma. Okino Ishi, a rock with a depth of 1.8m, lies about 0.2 mile
Okamura Ko, at the head of the bay on the SE side of
8.41 SW of Suzume Iso.
Okamura Shima, is protected by breakwaters, but is only suit- The tidal currents are strong, attaining a maximum velocity
8.42
able for small craft. A light is shown from the head of the E of 6 knots at springs.
breakwater. Caution.—An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of
8.42
22.9m, runs between Osaki-shimo Shima and Mikdao Shima.

Osaki-Shimo Shima to Kami-Kamagari Shima
8.43 Toyo Shima (34°10'N., 132°47'E.) has N and S sum-
8.42 Osaki-shimo Shima (Osaki-simo Shima) (34°10'N., mits; the S summit is 309m high, pointed, and conspicuous.
132°50'E.) has a bare hill, with a double summit, at the E end The island is covered with orange trees.
of the island; its E slope descends to the town of Mitarai. Ippoji The passage between Toyo Shima and Kamikamagari Shima
8.43
Yama, the flat summit of the island, attains an elevation of should not be attempted without local knowledge due to the
449m, about 1 mile W of the E end of the island, and from it strong currents and the dangers in the S approach. A bridge,
there is a gradual slope to steep cliffs at the W end of the is- with a vertical clearance of 50m, spans passage.
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Ni Shima, 15.8m high and marked by a light, lies close off

8.43 winds.
the NE extremity of Kami-kamagari Shima, in the N approach.
Aka Ishi, a rock with a depth of 0.9m, lies about 0.4 mile NW 8.44 Sannose Seto (34°11'N., 132°41'E.), the passage be-
of Ni Shima. Sasa-jima, 21m high, lies about 0.4 mile SE of Ni tween Kami-kamagari Shima and Shimo-kamagari-jima, is on-
Shima; other islets, rocks, and shoals lie between Sasa-jima ly about 0.1 mile wide in its narrowest part. The passage
and the coast SW. should not be attempted without local knowledge.
Okubi-jima, in the S approach, lies with its NE end about 0.2
8.43 An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 33m,
8.44
mile S of the SW extremity of Toyo Shima. The island has and a bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 22.9m, crosses
three summits, the highest, 99m high, at its NE end. A 5.9m the passage between Kami-kamagari Shima and Shimoka-
patch and a 6.9m patch lie about 0.3 mile NE and 0.2 mile N, magari Shima.
respectively, of the NW end of Okubi-jima; a 2.7m patch lies Several fish havens, consisting of sunken hulks or concrete
8.44
close S of the latter patch. blocks, lie both in the N and S entrances to Sannose Seto.
Kamo Se, 15.8m high and marked by a light, lies about 0.3
8.43 Tides—Currents.—The turn of the tidal current is about 1
8.44
mile SSW of the SW end of Okubi-jima; a rock, drying 2.1m, hour 15 minutes earlier than in Kurushima Kaikyo. The maxi-
lies about 0.1 mile E of Kamo Se. Taishi Shima, 32m high and mum velocity at springs reaches 6 knots.
covered with pine trees, lies about 0.5 mile WNW of the NW Aspect.—Ohira Yama (Taihei San) (Oitari Yama), 275m
8.44
end of Okubi-jima. Futamado Shima, about 14.9m high, lies on high, the summit of Shimo-kamagari-jima, lies nearly in its
a drying reef, about 0.4 mile S of Taishi Shima; sunken rocks center. A shoal, with a least depth of 6.4m, extends about 0.3
lie between Taishi Shima and the reef. mile SE from Shiro Saki, at the NE end of the island.
Kami-kamagari Shima (Kami-kamakari Shima), close W of
8.43 Ko-jima (Ko Shima), 20m high, lies in the S entrance to Sen-
8.44
Toyo Shima, is nearly covered with orange groves. Shichi-konose Seto, about 0.3 mile S of Kushi Saki, the SW extremity of
kumi Yama, 457m high, the summit of the island, lies near the Kami-kamagari Shima. Rocks and shoals extend about 0.1
center of the island. mile N and 0.15 mile S of Ko-jima; a rock, 5.5m high, lies
Kamagari Ko is a bay located in the middle of the N side of
8.43 about 0.2 mile SSW of the islet.
the island, with the town of Tado at its head. A light is shown Hikube Shima, a rock, 14.9m high, lies about 1 mile SSW of
8.44
from the W extremity of a breakwater extending W into the Ko-jima. Hira Iwa, a rock, 2.1m high, lies close W of Hikube
bay. Shima; a depth of 73m lies about 0.1 mile farther W. Okino
Ko-matsu Shima lies about 0.4 mile off the middle of the N
8.43 Sone, with a depth of 9.2m, lies about 0.2 mile E of Hikube
side of Kami-kamagari Shima. A 7.8m patch and a rock, with a Shima.
depth of less than 1.8m, lies about 0.2 mile WNW, and 0.1 mile Kami-kuro Shima, 83m high, is located about 0.4 mile SW
8.44
SE, respectively, of Ko-matsu Shima. O-matsu Shima lies of Hibuke Shima; depths of less than 10.1m extend about 0.4
about 0.2 mile ESE of Ko-matsu Shima; a rock, with a depth of mile SW of the island.
less than 1.8m, lies about 0.1 mile S of O-matsu Shima. Shimo-kuro Shima, 102m high, is located about 0.4 mile W of
8.44
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be taken, in 10 to

8.43 Kami-kuro Shima. Otono Ishi, a rock with a depth of 4.5m, lies
20m, mud, off the side of Kami-kamagari Shima during NE about 0.3 mile ESE of the SW extremity of Shimo-kuro Shima.
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SECTOR 9
THE NAIKAI (INLAND SEA)—AKI NADA, TSURUSHIMA KAIKYO, AND HIROSHIMA WAN
9.0Plan.—This sector describes, from E to W, the E and SE side points lie within 1 mile of the coast. Kajitorino Hana is marked
of Aki Nada, from the vicinity of Kajitorino Hana on the main- by a light.
land of Shikoku, SW to Matsuyama Ko, including the off-lying 9.2A terminal for oil and LPG tankers is situated about 0.7 mile
islands and dangers. The sector continues W to Obatake Seto, E of Kajitori Hana. A T-head jetty at the center of the terminal
with a description of the islands and islets S of Hashira-jima can accommodate oil tankers of up to 125,000 dwt, or LPG
Suido and then trends N along the coast to Hiroshima Ko, in- tankers of up to 67,000 dwt. Berth No. 1, Berth No. 2, and
cluding Hiroshima Wan, Itsukushima Kaikyo, and Ono Seto. Berth No. 3, to the W of the T-head jetty, can accommodate
The sector concludes by going S to Hiro Wan, including the ad- tankers of between 3,000 and 6,500 dwt. Berth No. 4, Berth
jacent islands and straits. No. 5, and Berth No. 6, to the E, can accommodate tankers be-
tween 3,500 and 10,000 dwt. Lights are shown from the T-head
General Remarks jetty and from the outermost E and W dolphins. Berthing is
carried out in daylight when the current is nearly slack. Two to
9.1 Aki Nada lies W of Hiuchi Nada, NE of Iyo Nada, four tugs are required, depending on the size of vessel.
and E of Hiroshima Wan. The main routes shown on the charts 9.2Obe Wan (34°06'N., 132°54'E.) indents the coast to the E,
lead SW through Aki Nada, from Kurushima Kaikyo to Tsuru- between the projection of which Kajitorino Hana is the extrem-
shima Kaikyo, the widest of several channels between Aki Na- ity and Suwano Hana, a point about 3 miles to the S. The town
da and Iyo Nada. of Obe stands on the NE shore of the bay. A shoal, with depths
9.1Hiroshima Wan is the largest bay and lies W of Aki Nada of 10.4 to 11.0m, lies to the middle of the bay.
and N of Iyo Nada. Hiroshima Ko and Kure Ko, at the head of 9.2Anchorage.—Obe Wan is open W, but affords good anchor-
the bay, are large important harbors. The port of Iwakuni Ko age, in depths of 11 to 14.6m, mud, with Mi Saki, a point on the
lies on the W side of Hiroshima Wan. N side of the entrance to the bay, bearing 315° and Ke Shima, an
9.1Tides—Currents.—In Aki Nada, in the area between the W islet 2.75 miles S of Kajitorino Hana, bearing 225°.
entrance off Kurushima Kaikyo and the N entrance of Tsurishi- 9.2Itsuki-jima lies 5 miles to the W of Kajitorino Hana and is a
ma Kaikyo, the tidal current has a tendency to set N during the good landmark for vessels transiting Aki Nada. Shira Ishi, two
flood tide and S during the ebb. At night or in thick weather, prominent rocks, lie about 2.5 miles SW of the summit on Itsu-
caution is necessary. ki-jima.
9.1Between the vicinity of the W entrance of Kurushima Kai- 9.2Aji Iwa (34°04'N., 132°51'E.), with a depth of 2m, lies 1.5
kyo and the vicinity of the islands of Ai-jima and Ko-Ai-jima, miles WSW of Ke Shima. The rock is marked by a lighted
the flood tidal current sets NE from about 2 hours after LW by buoy moored 0.1 mile off its NNE side. A shoal, with a least
the shore until about 2 hours after HW. The ebb current sets depth of 5.8m, lies 0.3 mile W of Aji Iwa, and is marked on its
SW from about 2 hours after HW until about 2 hours after LW. SW side by a lighted buoy.
The change is about 30 minutes in advance of that in the W
channel of Kurushima Kaikyo. Except close to the shore, the Kikuma Ko (34°02'N., 132°50'E.)
maximum velocity at springs is about 2 knots.
9.1Although a cross-channel set is seldom experienced in Tsur- World Port Index No. 62060
ishima Kaikyo, caution is necessary when the tidal current is at
its maximum velocity of 3 to 3.5 knots. 9.3 Kikuma Ko is a harbor subjected to immigration and
9.1In Kudako Suido, the tidal currents attain their greatest veloci- harbor regulations; it is located about 4.5 miles SW of Obe
ties of 5 to 6.5 knots in the W and E channels, respectively, of Wan. The inner harbor is protected by a breakwater. The town
Kudako-jima. It is sometimes difficult or impossible for some of Kikuma stands on the E side of the harbor.
vessels to maintain their headings in this area. 9.3Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year the wind is gener-
9.1Tidal currents in Hiroshima Wan are weak, being about 0.5 ally from the NE and is very strong at times. Small vessels gen-
knot, and the general set is in a N and S direction. In the narrow erally seek shelter in the inner part of the harbor during strong
passages between the smaller islands, the velocity is about 1 to NE winds.
2 knots. The direction and velocity vary considerably from day 9.3Depths—Limitations.— Kikuma Ko Tanker Port is situated
to day. about 1.3 miles NE of Kikuma Ko Breakwater. The port con-
sists of a dolphin berth connected to the shore by a jetty and a
Aki Nada—East Part—Shikoku Coast sea berth made up of mooring buoys. Depths at the dolphin
berth are from 15.5m alongside; depths at the sea berth are
9.2 Between Kajitorino Hana (34°07'N., 132°54'E.) and from 20 to 30m. The berths cannot be used during heavy
Kikuma Ko, about 6 miles to the SW, lies the NW coast of Shi- weather. Vessels usually berth on the flood and lie heading SW.
koku, which forms the SE side of Aki Nada. The coast in this The port is capable of handling tankers up to 280m in length
area consists of a number of small bays and coves backed by and 125,000 dwt.
rolling hills and mountains. Most dangers between the two 9.3There is a pier in Kikuma Ko outer harbor, with depths of up
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210 Sector 9. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Aki Nada, Tsurushima Kaikyo, and Hiroshima Wan
to 4.5m alongside. mouth of the Kuma Gawa.

A submarine pipeline is laid from the sea berth SSE to the
9.3
shore. Reclamation is being carried out SE of the landfall of 9.6 Horie Ko (33°54'N., 132°45'E.) lies on the SE side of
the pipeline. Horie Wan and is protected by an off-lying breakwater show-
Aspect.—There are three tall television towers on a hill ESE
9.3 ing a light on its SW end. A second breakwater, also showing a
of the breakwater that serve as a good mark when entering the light, lies on the E side of the harbor. The depths in the main
harbor. A light is shown from the breakwater. part of the harbor range from 4 to 7m.
Numerous tanks and chimneys stand near the oil terminal. At
9.3 9.6There is a floating jetty in the port, which can berth two ves-
night, the lights of the terminal may be seen for a considerable sels of the 1,000 gt class at the inner end.
distance. 9.6A light is shown from a white tower on the N breakwater
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but the Naikai Pilot
9.3 head at Yanigihara, a small harbor 3 miles NNE of Horie Ko.
Service will provide a pilot. The pilot is obtained at the port of
Kure Ko. Takahama Seto (Shijushima Seto) (33°53'N., 132°42'E.) is
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be found about 0.3 mile W of
9.3 the strait between Gogo Shima and the mainland coast of Shi-
the oil sea berth, in depths of 15 to 30m. The holding ground is koku. The N entrance to the strait lies between Ken Saki, the E
good, but the current offshore is very strong. extremity of Gogo Shima, and Shiraishi Bana, on the main-
The outer harbor of Kikuma Ko affords anchorage with good
9.3 land. The S entrance lies between Kuro Saki, the SE extremity
holding ground, but it is unsafe in the face of strong NE winds. of Gogo Shima, and Shiju Shima, 1.5 miles S of Shiraishi Ba-
During winter months, strong NW winds prevail. na.
Tides—Currents.—The maximum rate attained is about 2.5
9.6
9.4 Matsuga Saki (34°02'N., 132°50'E.) lies about 0.5 knots, but both the rate and direction of the current vary con-
mile SW of the breakwater head at Kikuma Ko. The point is siderably from time to time due to the diurnal inequality and to
closely fringed by a reef and foul ground. wind currents.
9.4Senbagazake Hana lies about 1.5 miles SW of Matsuga Saki Depths—Limitations.—Mid-channel depths are deep in
9.6
and appears as a dark and precipitous point. The point is easily Shijushima Seto, which has a least navigable width of about
distinguished as it is in marked contrast with the other light 0.3 mile at the S entrance between Kuro Saki and Shiju Shima.
gray points in the vicinity. A 5.2m shoal lies 0.5 mile S of Kuro Saki and is marked on its
9.4Shiode Iso (34°01'N., 132°48'E.), 0.9m high and surrounded W side by a lighted buoy.
by rocks that dry, lies on the extremity of a shallow spit that ex-
tends about 0.5 mile N from the shore, and 0.75 mile W of Sen- Matsuyama Ko (33°51'N., 132°42'E.)
bagazake Han. A light is shown from Shiode Iso.
9.4Hazumano Hana is a prominent salient point, about 1.5 miles World Port Index No. 62030
SW of Shiode Iso. Strong tide rips form close off the point. A
light is shown from Hazumano Hana. 9.7 The port of Matsuyama Ko (Mitsuhama Ko) lies on
9.4Ka Shima (33°58'N., 132°46'E.), a round-topped thickly- the E side of the S approach to Shijushima Seto (Takahama Se-
wooded islet, lies 1.5 miles S of Hazumano Hana, and 0.25 to) Seto. The small harbors of Nishi-Habu Hakuchi, Taka-hama
mile W of the entrance to the port of Hojo Ko. Ko-Ka Shima, a Ko, and Matsuyama Kanko Hakuchi, which form part of the
small islet, Gyokurikandori Iwa, a group of rocks, and Chigiri port, lie 2.5 miles S, 1.25 miles N, and 2 miles N, respectively,
Iwa, a rock, all lie within 0.5 mile WSW of Ka Shima. A light of the main harbor. The main harbor is divided into an inner
is shown from the head of the breakwater at the NE point of Ka harbor and an outer harbor. The port has anchorage and berth-
Shima. An overhead cable joins the islet to the coast. ing facilities for large vessels.
9.7Winds—Weather.—The wind is mostly from the NW and
9.5 Hojo Ko (33°58'N., 132°46'E.) is a local harbor locat- strongest from February to April. The areas within the break-
ed about 1.5 miles S of Hazumano Hana. There is a floating waters are sheltered from wind and sea. The weather is gener-
jetty at the inner end of the inner harbor, with a depth of 2.4 to ally clear, except during June and July, when dense fog may be
3.1m alongside. The town of Hojo lies E of the harbor. The encountered.
harbor is protected by a N and S breakwater, and a light is 9.7Depths—Limitations.—The controlling depth in the chan-
shown from the head of the N breakwater. nel is 10.9m. The outer harbor has six main berths up to 400m
9.5Horie Wan is the S part of the bight which lies between Ha- long, with depths alongside of 7.4 to 13.1m. Generally, tanker
zumano Hana and Shiraishi Bana. The open bay is exposed to vessels up to 50,000 dwt, 240m in length, and 12m draft can be
winds from the N and W. The mouth of the Kuma Kawa, which handled alongside. Cargo vessels of 26,500 dwt, 170m in
dries, flows into the S side of the bay. length, and 10.3m draft can be accommodated. The inner har-
9.5Anchorage.—The bay affords good anchorage, except when bor has depths of 4m.
the winds are from W to N, in 12.8m, with Tsumuri Zaki, the 9.7Pilotage.—Naikai Pilot Service provides pilots for the port
NE extremity of Gogo Shima, bearing 293°, distant about 2 through the pilot station at Kure. Pilotage is not compulsory
miles. but is advisable for vessels without local knowledge.
9.5Temporary anchorage, in depths of 11 to 16m, can be taken 9.7An aircraft approach area as shown on the chart lies in the S
with Tsumuri Zake bearing 262°, distant about 2 to 2.75 miles. entrance to Takahama Seto. Mariners approaching Matsuyama
9.5Caution.—Care is necessary to avoid the shallow water dan- Ko through this area should exercise caution, maintaining a
gers when entering the bay and the submarine cables near the distance from the shore, depending on masthead height, at least
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as great as that given in the following table: 12.8m lies 0.75 mile N of its N extremity. Tano Shima, a small
islet, lies close off the NE extremity of Nokutsuna-jima. A
Distance Masthead light is shown from Ushigakuchi Hana, the SE extremity of the
offshore height island.
9.8Muzuki-jima (33°58'N., 132°40'E.) lies about 0.5 mile W of
400m 15m Nokutsuna-jima and forms the W side of Imoko Seto, the strait
800m 23m between the two islands. The village of Muzuki lies at the head
of a bight on the S side of the island. Imoko Shima, a steep-to
1,200m 31m islet, lies midway between Muzuki-jima and Nokutsuna-jima,
1,600m 39m in Imoko Seto.
9.8Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained off Tomari, opposite
2,000m 47m Takahama Ko, in a depth of 33m, about 0.3 mile offshore.
2,500m 57m
2,950m 66m Naka-Jima
9.9 Naka-Jima (33°58'N., 132°37'E.), with its SE ex-
9.7Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of tremity lying close W of Muzuki-jima and are connected to
about 14.6m, sand, about 0.3 mile WNW of the head of the in- each other by an overhead cable, with a clearance of 23.8m.
ner breakwater. In winter, when strong W winds blow, vessels The NW side of the island forms the E side of Kudako Suido,
find it best to anchor off Tomari. and the W side of the island forms the E side of Heyano Seto.
9.7A quarantine anchorage is situated 1 mile W of the root of The S coast lies N of the W entrance to Tsurushima Kaikyo.
the outer breakwater. 9.9Tobino Hana, a promontory, is located about the middle of
9.7Caution.—Unexploded ordnance lies approximately in po- the NW side of Naka-jima. A light is shown from a red tower
sition 33°50.6'N, 132°41.8'E; anchorage is prohibited in this on the breakwater head of a small harbor 0.4 mile S of Tobino
vicinity. Hana.
9.9The island is mostly mountainous, with Osato Yama, its
Islands in the South and Southwest Part of Aki summit, rising in about the middle of the island. The coastline
Nada of Naka-jima is indented with coves and bays, most of which
are shallow but are suitable as a refuge for small craft.
9.8 Gogo Shima (33°54'N., 132°41'E.) lies 0.8 mile W of 9.9Uta Zaki, the N extremity of the island, shows a light, as
Shiraishi Bana and forms the W side of Shijushima Seto. The does Shirono Hana, the SW extremity. Aka Saki, the S extrem-
NW side of the island forms the S side of Tsurushima Kaikyo, ity of the island, forms the W side of a bight, suitable as an an-
and the SW side of the island forms the E side of Ko Seto. chorage, with a depths of 11 to 16.5m.
9.8The island is mostly hilly, with Ko Fuji, its conspicuous 9.9Taka Shima is a small islet close off the S coast of Naka-ji-
summit, located on the S side. The shores of Gogo Shima are ma; it forms the E end of the above-mentioned bight. The islet
very irregular, being indented and mostly fringed with reefs. has two high points of nearly equal height and appears as two
Tsumuri Zaki, the NE extremity, shows a light. islets when observed from a distance. Tono Shima, a rocky is-
9.8Washigasu Wan, located on the W side of the island, affords let, lies almost 0.5 mile SE of Taka Shima.
good anchorage, in 11.9m, about 0.2 mile WNW of Kamose 9.9Fuguri Iwa, a black detached rock, 2m high, lies 0.5 mile
Shima, a small islet in the bay. The bay is sheltered from winds SSE of Aka Saki. The top of the rock is white and conspicuous.
from the N through E to SE. The rock is marked on its SE side by a lighted beacon.
9.8Yuraa Wan indents the E side of Gogo Shima and forms the
W side of Shijushima Seto. The villages of Yura and Monda lie 9.10 Ai-jima (34°04'N., 132°43'E.) lies 4 miles NE of Uta
on the N side of the bay. Zaki, the N extremity of Naka-jima. Shallow depths surround
9.8Tsuru Shima lies about 1 mile W of Washigasu Wan and the island within 0.1 mile of the shore, which is fringed by
forms the W side of Ko Seto. Shoal depths of 5.5m and less reefs. A light is shown from the SE side of the island.
surround and lie within 0.1 mile of the shore on its NW side. A Temporary anchorage is afforded small vessels in the shal-
9.10
light is shown from the NW side of the island; a racon is locat- low bight which indents the S side of Ai-jima.
ed at the light. Ko-Ai-jima, a reef fringed islet, is densely wooded and lies
9.10
9.8Tsurushima Kaikyo (33°56'N., 132°39'E.) is the widest of a about 1.3 miles SE of Ai-jima. Except for the S side, shoal
number of deep-water channels that connect Aki Nada and Iyo depths lie within 0.15 mile of the islet’s shore.
Nada. Its narrowest part has a least width of 1.5 miles and lies O-tateba-jima (34°02'N., 132°35'E.), 108m high and cov-
9.10
between Ho Zaki, the SE extremity of Muzuki-jima, and Koto- ered with brush, lies about 6.5 miles SW of Ai-jima. The island
hiki Han, the N end of Gogo Shima. should not be approached within 0.1 mile, as it is fringed by
9.8The depths in Tsurushima Kaikyo are deep and there are no shoals. Ko-tateba-jima lies about 0.3 mile NE of O-tateba-ji-
known dangers on or close to the main charted track. ma; the channel between the two islands is shoal.
9.8Nokutsuna-jima is located on the N side of the NE entrance Shira Ishi lies about 1.8 miles W of O-tateba-jima, and is
9.10
to Tsurushima Kaikyo, about 2.5 miles N of Kotohiki Hana. comprised of three above-water rocks that lie on a reef. The W
The summit of the island is a bare hill of reddish-brown color. rock is 9m high and white. The reef runs N and S for about 0.3
Shoal depths of 1.8 to 5.5m surround the island, and a depth of mile; a light is shown from the N rock.
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Kudako Suido Yashiro-Jima—North Coast—East Part

9.11 Kudako Suido (33°59'N., 132°35'E.), the strait lying 9.13 Between Setono Hana, the N point of the E end of
between Naka-jima and Nuwa-jima, forms a deep-water chan- Yashiro-jima, and Obatake Seto, at the W end of the island, the
nel that connects Aki Nada with Iyo Nada. Judako Shima, an N coast of Yashiro-jima forms the S side of Hiroshima Wan.
islet, lies in the middle of the strait and shows a light. Matsuga Hana (33°57'N., 132°26'E.) lies about 1.5 miles W
9.13
Heyano Seto, the narrowest part of Kudako Suido, lies be-

9.11 of Setono Hana and is the reddish pointed extremity of the NE
tween Kudako Shima and Shirono Hana, the W extremity of slope of Omi Yama. The point forms the W side of the entrance
Naka-jima. to a small bay. The village of Ihota stands at the head of the
The depths in Kudako Suido are deep, with the exception of
9.11 bay. The bay affords anchorage, in a depth of 11.9m, 0.1 mile
Hokko Ku Iwa, with a depth of 1m lying about 0.5 mile SSW abreast the village and is sheltered from S to W winds.
of Kudako Shima. Yoko Se, with a depth of about 14.6m, lies Zushi Saki is the E entrance point to a small bay and is locat-
9.13
about 0.2 mile N of Hokkoku Iwa. The charted track through ed about 1.8 miles W of the village of Ihota. A shrine atop a
the straits is free of dangers. wooded hill stands on the point; the village of Wada lies about
Caution.—The traffic through Kudako Suido is very heavy
9.11 0.5 mile S of the point. Mistu Shima, an islet fringed by shoal
and particular care is needed at its N and S entrances, where water, lies almost 1 mile NW of Zushi Saki.
traffic meets from a number of directions. Matsuga Hana (33°56'N., 132°22'E.) lies about 1.8 miles
9.13
WSW of Zushi Saki and should not be confused with the point
Islands to the West and South of Kudako Suido of the same name previously discussed above. Nabe Shima, a
steep thickly-wooded islet, lies about 0.2 mile NW of Matsuga
9.12 Nuwa-jima (33°59'N., 132°33'E.) lies about 1.3 miles Hana. The channel between the two is very narrow and should
W of Naka-jima; the E side of Nuwa-jima faces Kudako Suido not be attempted without local knowledge.
and the W extremity of the island lies on the E side of Nu- Numerous islets lie between Matsuga Hana and Fu Saki,
9.13
washima Suido. The hills on Nuwa-jima are almost of equal about 2.5 miles to the W. The shore between the two points is
height, thus making its summit hard to identify. indented with small bays and coves, on which a number of
A light is shown from Kazakiri Hana, the NE extremity of
9.12 small villages stand.
Nuwa-jima; a lighted buoy is moored in the N approach to Nu- Anchorage.—Anchorage is afforded, in depths of 11 to
9.13
washima Suido, marking foul ground, close off the NW ex- 15.8m, 0.75 mile SE of Fu Saki.
tremity of Nuwa-jima.
Tsuwaji Shima lies on the W side of Nuwashima Suido, with
9.12
Yashiro-Jima—North Coast—West Part
its NE extremity joined to the NW extremity of Nuwa-jima by
an overhead cable, with a clearance of 40m. The village of 9.14 Osaki Hana (33°57'N., 132°17'E.) lies about 2.8
Tsuwaji lies in a bight on the E side of the island; small vessels miles NW of Fu Saki and is the extremity of a mountain range.
with local knowledge are afforded shelter in the bight. Abuta- A sharp thickly-wooded peak lies about 0.8 mile S of the point.
tori Se, a small islet, lies close off the SE side of Tsuwaji Shi- A light is shown from Osaki Hana.
ma and is marked by a light. Kuka Wan is entered between Osaki Hana and Heburi Hana,
9.14
about 2.5 miles to the W. The town of Kuka lies on the W side
Moro Shima (33°57'N., 132°30'E.), a round top island,
9.12 of the common mouth of two rivers that flow into the SE corner
thickly covered with coarse grass, lies 0.5 mile S off Tsuwaji of the bay. A boat basin, protected by breakwaters, lies on the
Shima. The island forms the SE side of Moroshima Suido. Ne- E side of Kuka. A light is shown from the head of the W break-
nashi Sho, a small island, lies about 0.5 mile SE of Moro Shi- water. Anchorage for small vessels can be found, in a depth of
ma and is marked by a light. 10.1m, 0.25 mile N of Kuka, except with winds between the
Futago Shima, consisting of two islets joined by a shoal,
9.12 NW and NE.
forms the N side of Futago Seto, which lies about 1 mile E of Heburi Shima (33°58'N., 132°14'E.), consisting of two
9.14
Nenashi Sho. The S side of Futago Seto is formed by Futag- small islets joined by a reef that dries, is located about 0.3 mile
ami-jima, about 1.3 miles S of Futago Shima. The islands of N of Heburi Hana. Passage between the S islet and Heburi Ha-
Yoko Shima, Naka Shima, and Koichi Shima lie in a NW-SE na should not be attempted without local knowledge.
direction, about 2 miles SE of the E end of Futagami-jima. Between Heburi Hana and Myojin Hana, 2.5 miles to the W,
9.14
Koichi Shima, the S and highest island, shows a light from its lie two small bays separated by Tanoshiri Hana. The E bay is
SE end. shallow and is the smaller of the two. Migama Wan, the W bay,
has depths of 12.8 to 33m. A detached shoal, with a depth of
Kamose Shima (33°55'N., 132°32'E.), a small islet, lies
9.12 9.6m, lies in the middle of the bay. The village of Migama, pro-
about 0.5 mile S of the S coast of Futagami-jima. Kamoseno tected by breakwaters, lies at the head of the bay. Vessels with
Okino is a steep-to detached rock, with a depth of 9.2m, lying local knowledge can obtain anchorage, in depths of 10 to 13m,
about 0.3 mile S of Kamose Shima. sand. From October to April, there are seaweed beds at the in-
Nasake Shima forms the SW side of Moroshima Suido and
9.12 ner end of the bay.
is located about 0.3 mile W of Moro Shima. An overhead ca-
ble, with a vertical clearance of 39m, spans Kushigase Seto, Obatake Seto
from the S side of Nasake Shima to the NE extremity of Ya-
shiro-jima. 9.15 Obatake Seto (33°57'N., 132°11'E.) is the channel
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which leads between the NW coast of Yashiro-jima and the ma to a distance of about 0.5 mile. At the head of the bight is a
mainland coast of Honshu. Being the shortest route from Suo stone embankment enclosing salt pans, behind which lies the
Nada and Iyo Nada to Hiroshima Wan, Obatake Seto is used town of Komatsu.
heavily by large vessels. All vessels must navigate in accor- Depths in the bight are over 10.1m in most places, except for
9.16
dance with the specified channels established under Maritime Okinomo, which lies in the middle of the entrance to the bight.
Traffic Safety Law. A lighted buoy is moored on the NE side of Okinomo.
The narrowest part of Obatake Seto, with a width of about
9.15 Komatsu Ko is used as a refuge harbor and by vessels await-
9.16
0.4 mile, lies between Myojin Hana, the NW extremity of ing favorable tidal conditions to transit Obatake Seto.
Yashiro-jima, and Setoyama Hana, on the mainland of Honshu. Kasasa-jima lies in the S approach to Obatake Seto, about 1
9.16
A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 24m, spans the strait be- mile W of Komatsu Ko. The whole island is thickly covered
tween the two points. with trees and appears dark in color. It is fringed with a shoal
Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in the narrowest part
9.15 bank that extends about 0.2 mile from its N side and about 0.2
of the strait attain a velocity of 7 knots at times. In the wider ar- mile from its S side.
eas, the rate is between 2 to 3 knots. Wakiga Hana (33°55'N., 132°10'E.), a prominent headland
9.16
Depths—Limitations.—Shoals and dangerous rocks on ei-

9.15 and an extremity of a mountain range, lies about 1.3 miles SSE
ther side of the narrow part restrict the navigable width of the of Kasasa-jima. A shoal, with a depth of 2.7m, lies about 0.2
channel to about 0.2 mile, over depths of more than 10.1m. mile WSW of the point.
Regulations.—Vessels navigating through Obatake Seto are
9.15 Himi Saki (33°53'N., 132°11'E.), a prominent salient point,
9.16
requested to comply with the following cautionary items: lies about 1.8 miles S of Wakiga Hana. The point is bare, with a
1. In order to prevent accidents, proceed through the reddish color, and backed by rolling hills. Hiko Shima, a small
strait as slow as practicable. rocky islet, lies almost 0.8 mile SSE of Himi Sake. From the
2. Vessels are not to overtake or steam alongside other W, the three high points of the islet are conspicuous.
vessels in the vicinity of the bridge. Tsunogi Saki lies 1.75 miles SSE of Himi Saki and forms the
9.16
3. As a great many fishing boats operate here, vessels S entrance point to a bight. The bight consists of a sandy beach
should use precise caution to prevent accidents. on which lie the villages of Tsunogi and Heta.
Directions.—The channel under the Oshima Ohashi Bridge
9.15
is between Pier 3 and Pier 4, is marked on each side of the Obatake Seto—South Approach—West Side
bridge by a fixed white light. Fixed green and red lights mark
the N and S edges of the channel, respectively. A fog signal is 9.17 The W side of the S approach to Obatake Seto is
sounded from Pier 4. The Maritime Safety Agency has desig- formed by Murotsu Hanto, a 7 mile long mountainous peninsu-
nated routes for ships of 5 gt or more navigating through la of the Honshu mainland coast, about 2.5 miles W of Yashi-
Obatake Seto, as indicated: ro-jima.
1. Line A is drawn from Morisige Sake (33°56'52"N., Yokozoe Hana (33°51'N., 132°10'E.) lies 2.25 miles WSW
9.17
132°12'08"E.), through Buoy No. 3 on a bearing of 341°, to of Tsunogi Saki and forms the S point of a bight, protected
the opposite shore. from W and S winds. The village of Ainoura stands at the head
2. Line B is drawn by joining Myojin Hana of the bight. Kuro Saki, 1 mile NNW of Yokozoe Hana, forms
(33°57'07"N., 132°11'26"E.) and O Iso Light (33°57'03"N., the N point of the bight. A lighted buoy is moored about 0.8
132°10'47"E.), and the extremity of the right bank of the mile NE of Kuro Saki.
mouth of the Sikami Kawa, on the Honshu side of the strait. Naga Saki is a red, rocky point about 2.5 miles NNW of Yo-
9.17
3. Line C is drawn from Buoy No. 3 at Line A, through kozoe Hana. A black rock that dries lies about 90m E of the
the middle of Pier 3 and Pier 4, to where it intersects with point. The village of Atsuki lies on the shore of the bight on the
Line B. Line C is the middle of the channel on a bearing of N side of Naga Saki.
264.5°. Karasu Shima (33°55'N., 132°08'E.) lies on a shoal 0.3 mile
9.17
The following transit regulations are in effect:

9.15 offshore, about 1.5 miles N of Naga Saki. A conspicuous white
1. Westbound vessels from Line A to Line B shall navi- rock lies close off the NE extremity of the island. Aino Se, a
gate N of Line C, between Pier 3 and Pier 4. The vessel may detached rock with a depth of 1.8m, lies 0.15 mile SW of the S
pass midway between these piers should there be no oncom- extremity of Karasu Shima.
ing traffic. Kuoshima Hana, a projection of the coast marked by black
9.17
2. Eastbound vessels from Line B to Line A shall navi- rocks and trees, appears as an islet and lies at the S end of Ya-
gate S of Line C, and N of Kaizenzi Syo Buoy and then be- nai Ko, about 1.3 miles NNW of Karasu-jima. A prominent
tween Pier 3 and Pier 4, where the rule is the same as for chimney stands at Oda, about 0.4 mile NNW of Kuroshima
westbound vessels. Hana.
3. Vessels are in no way to navigate between Myojin Ha-
na and O Iso Light. 9.18 Yanai Ko (33°57'N., 132°07'E.), a local harbor, in-
cludes the whole of a bight that lies between Kuroshima Hana
Yashiro-Jima—West Coast and the coast 1.25 miles NE of Kuroshima Hana.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise at Yanai Ko is 3.1m at
9.18
9.16 Komatsu Ko (33°56'N., 132°11'E.) lies in a bight be- springs and 2.1m at neaps. Currents in the area attain a strength
tween Myojin Hana and Tsunaga Hana, about 1.5 miles to the of 1 to 2 knots.
SSW. The bight indents the N part of the W coast of Yashiro-ji- Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the greater part of Yanai
9.18
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Ko are shallow. Shoal water extends around Hadaka Shima. Kuro Shima, lying about 1 mile S of Ise-ko Shima, is thickly
9.19
Within the line joining Hadaka Shima and Kuroshima Hana, wooded; when seen from the N it appears conical and is easily
the depths shoal quickly to less than 4.9m. identified. Shingoro Shima, an islet, showing a beacon from its
A dock about 0.2 mile N of Hadaka Shima has a depth of
9.18 E end, lies 0.75 mile SE of Kuro Shima.
about 4.3m alongside; farther N is a quay with a depth of 4m
alongside. There is a dolphin berth SW of Hadaka Shima with 9.20 Kashira Shima (33°58'N., 132°21'E.) lies about 1
a depth of about 8.9m. mile S of Shingoro Shima and has three dark wooded summits.
In the area approximately 0.5 mile SSW of Hadaka Shima
9.18 Uka Shima, located close S of Kashima Shima, is separated
there are dangerous rocks, including Koiketsugawano Su, with from it by a shallow narrow channel spanned by an overhead
a minimum depth of 4.6m, Okino Iso and Jino Iso. cable, which has a vertical clearance of 9.2m.
Aspect.—At the W end of Yanai Ko, a large industrial area
9.18 Mae Shima (34°00'N., 132°16'E.), located about 3 miles W
9.20
and harbor facility have been constructed on reclaimed land. It of Kuro Shima and about 4 miles NE of Obatake Seto, is divid-
is reported that oil and LNG berths, with depths of 14m along- ed into two parts by a narrow isthmus. Oban Yama is the sum-
side, are situated on the E side of the S end of the reclaimed mit on the N part; the hill on the S part has a pointed top.
land. Fuku Shima, a small islet with a rounded top, lies about 0.8
9.20
A power station chimney, gray in color with an elevation of

9.18 mile W of the S part of Mae Shima and almost 4 miles NE of
209m, stands about 0.4 mile NW of the LNG berth and is a Setoyama Hana.
conspicuous landmark. Red obstruction lights are shown at its Setoyama Hana (33°58'N., 132°11'E.) is 33m high and cov-
top. ered with pine trees. Red earth outcrops are prominent on a
A detached breakwater extends from close NE of Hadaka
9.18 mountain behind the point. The point is at the N end of the Os-
Shima; a short breakwater extends W from the islet. A light is hima-Ohashi Bridge. See paragraph 9.15 for further informa-
shown from the head of each breakwater. A lighted channel tion on the bridge.
buoy is moored about 0.5 mile SE of the W breakwater light. Omodaka Hana lies about 7 miles N of Setoyama Hana, with
9.20
Obatake Ko, a local harbor, is located about 2 miles E of Ya-

9.18 several small villages and their basins between them. A greater
nai Ko. The harbor consists of a shallow boat basin with a part of this coast has a stone protective wall and drying sand
small pier. Small vessels with local knowledge can find tempo- banks.
rary anchorage close off the harbor.
Anchorage.—Anchorage, sheltered from all winds except
9.18
Iwakuni Ko (34°11'N., 132°15'E.)
from the E to S, is afforded, in depths of 17 to 18m, mud and
sand, about 0.3 mile E of Hadaka Shima. Small vessels can ob- World Port Index No. 61662
tain anchorage, in 3 to 9m, about midway between Hadaka Shi-
ma and the floating pier to the N of the islet. 9.21 Iwankuni Ko, in general terms, refers to the harbor ar-
ea, the limits of which are charted, between Omodaka Hana
Hiroshima Wan—South Part—Islands and Islets and the mouth of Oze Gawa. A U.S. Marine Corps Air Station,
comprising an airport, piers, and berths, occupies the land area
9.19 Hotaka Shima (Hodaka Shima) (34°04'N., between Monzen Gawa and Imazu Gawa in the S part of
132°24'E.) lies on the SE side of Hiroshima Wan and the NW Iwakuni Ko. The main part of the harbor lies NW, between
side of the entrance to Hashirajima Suido. The island is thickly Imazu Gawa and Oze Gawa. There are several seaweed cultiva-
wooded and ringed with shoal water. Te Shima, a wooded islet, tion grounds, some marked by a large number of buoys show-
lies 0.75 mile S of Hotaka Shima. ing orange lights, in this area.
Ha Shima lies about 1 mile SSW of Te Shima and is marked
9.19 Winds—Weather.—Iwakuni Ko, frequently in the path of
9.21
by two hills, the S hill being the higher. A village lies in the typhoons, has sustained a great deal of damage in the past. The
NW corner of a bight on the E side of the island. Nakanoko harbor is mostly safe during N and W winds. Westerly winds
Shima, a small islet, lies between Ha Shima and Te Shima. prevail throughout most of the year. Seasonal temperatures are
Hashira-jima (34°01'N., 132°25'E.), a dark, conical, and
9.19 mild. Rainfall is heavy April through October.
prominent island, lies about 1 mile SE of Ha Shima and is the Tides—Currents.—The current sets N and S at 0.5 knot full
9.21
largest island on the W side of Hashirajima Suido. A light is strength. The mean tidal rise at Iwakuni is 3.3m at springs and
shown from the NE side of the island. Ko-hashira-jima, with 2.5m at neaps.
two wooded summits, lies about 0.2 mile NE of the N extremi- Depths—Limitations.—There are five main cargo wharves
9.21
ty of Hashira-jima. 100 to 185m long. Vessels of up to 40,000 dwt, 200m in length,

Tsuzuki Shima, Kottoi Shima, and Fukura Shima form a
9.19 and 11.5m draft can be accommodated. There are three main
chain of islets that lies within 2 miles of the SE extremity of oil wharves; tankers up to 150,000 dwt and 16.5m draft can be
Hashira-jima. The islets are all wooded and fringed by reefs handled at the crude oil berth.
and rocks. Passage between the islets is not recommended Aspect.—Several radio towers and numerous tanks and
9.21
without local knowledge. chimneys are conspicuous.

O Zone (34°01'N., 132°20'E.), a steep-to rock with a depth
9.19 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is available at the
9.21
of 4m, lies about 2.8 miles W of the S extremity of Ha Shima. quarantine anchorage from 1 hour after sunrise to 1 hour before
Ise-ko Shima, an islet, lies about 0.3 mile S of O Zone. A bea- sunset, when required. Pilots can be contacted on VHF chan-
con stands on the S extremity of the islet. Fish havens are situ- nels 12 and 16 (call sign: Iwakuni-ho-an).
ated to the N and W of the island. For further information, see paragraph 6.1
9.21
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Anchorage.—The bay SW of the mouth of Monzen Gawa

9.21 distance of about 7 miles, is irregular and embanked with
affords a good sheltered anchorage, in 10.1 to 15m, mud, stone; along it are several towns and villages. The shore is
during NW winds. The quarantine and repair anchorage is situ- mostly fringed with drying sand banks.
ated about 1.8 miles NE of the mouth of Imazu Kawa and is Hatsukaichi Ko lies about 2.5 miles N of Hijiri Zaki. A radio
9.23
shown on the chart. tower, with red and white bands, is conspicuous on Kakuno-
Anchorage berths are assigned by the pilot.
9.21 mae Hana, nearly 0.5 mile SSW of the entrance to Hatsukaichi
Caution.—A seadrome area, which is charted as a prohibit-
9.21 Ko.
ed area, lies inside the harbor limits. The seaplane runways in- Ebiyamano Hana, an extremity of a small hill on the coast S
9.23
side the seadrome are marked by special purpose lighted of the town of Itsukaichi, is conspicuous with its gray appear-
buoys. ance.
Charted depths are reported to be unreliable in the Iwakuni
9.21
harbor area E of Imazu Gawa and the airfield. Hiroshima (34°21'N., 132°28'E.)
9.22 Atada-jima (34°11'N., 132°18'E.) lies on the E side of World Port Index No. 61650
Iwakuni Ko. Except for an occasional sandy beach, the shore of
the island is mainly cliffy and reef-fringed. The bights on the N 9.24 Hiroshima harbor lies at the head of Hiroshima Wan
and S sides of Atada-jima are suitable only for small vessels. and is protected by breakwaters.
The islet of Inoko-jima lies close off the NE side of Atada-ji-
9.22 Winds—Weather.—Light N to NE winds predominate for
9.24
ma. A conspicuous white building stands on the S side of In- most of the year. Storms are mostly from the WNW. Precipita-
oko-jima. tion is greatest during the spring and summer seasons, with the
Danna Se, a steep-to rock with a depth of 6.6m, lies 0.5 mile
9.22 highest amounts occurring during June and July.
W of the W side of Atada-jima. Fish havens lie 0.1 to 0.3 mile The high terrain of the numerous islands and the surrounding
9.24
S of the SE extremity of Atada-jima. coast shelter the harbor. High waves are experienced only
Kabuto-jima (34°07'N., 132°19'E.), about 4 miles S of Ata-
9.22 during strong S winds.
da-jima, is composed of red soil. The pointed summit of Kabu- Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in the harbor are
9.24
to-jima is a good landmark. weak; they have little effect on vessels that are underway.
Otake Ko (34°14'N., 132°14'E.), a local harbor, lies close N
9.22 Depths—Limitations.—Designated fairways lead through
9.24
of Iwakuni Ko. The harbor is mostly calm. The smelting fur- the harbor and may best be seen on the chart. The minimum
naces and the chimneys of an iron foundry are conspicuous; a depth in No. 1 channel is 9m.
number of other chimneys and stacks serve as landmarks. At Hatsukaichi and Hiroshima, there are ten main wharves,
9.24
Himeko-jima, a rock 13m high, stands on a shoal about 2

9.22 170 to 370m long, with depths of 10 to 12m alongside. Vessels
miles NW of Kabuto-jima. An isolated shoal, with a depth of of up to 30,000 dwt can be handled. In addition, there are several
17m, lies 0.75 mile SE of the rock. private wharves of 75 to 630m long with depths of 4 to 8m.
Caution.—A submarine pipeline and cable lie between
9.22 Aspect.—The shipyard at Hiroshima is conspicuous. Kana-
9.24
Otake Ko and Atada-jima, and may best be seen on the chart. wa-jima (34°20'N., 132°29'E.) has pointed hills located in a N
and S direction. The pointed summit of Kanawa-jima is located
9.23 Karakasa Yama, a good landmark with twin sharp on the S part of the island.
peaks, stands about 4.8 miles NNW of the mouth of the Oze An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 47m, spans the
9.24
Gawa, the boundary between Iwakuni Ko and Otake Ko. channel between Hiroshima and the N end of Kanawa-jima. An-
Itsuku Shima is a large, thickly wooded island extending NE
9.23 other cable, with a vertical clearance of 49m, spans the channel
from Otake Ko along the Honshu coast. The island has a rocky between Kanawajima and the promontory close E of it.
shore with some sand beach. Three submarine cables and a water pipeline are laid across
9.24
Ono Seto, the channel that leads between Itsuku Shima and
9.23 this channel at its narrowest part, about 0.4 mile S of the over-
the mainland shore, has a depth of about 7.3m and is narrowed head cable.
by shoals to a width of about 0.1 mile near its central part. It is A light is shown from the S extremity of Ujina-jima
9.24
tortuous and navigation is very difficult, therefore, no attempt (34°20'N., 132°28'E.). Numerous red and green lights are
should be made to pass through without local knowledge. shown off the coast about 0.3 mile NE of the light. Two con-
Hijiri Zaki (34°19'N., 132°20'E.), the N extremity of Itsuku
9.23 spicuous television towers standing at an elevation of about
Shima, is fringed with rocks and shallow depths within about 260m are situated 2 miles NE of the light structure.
0.2 mile of the point. A stone beacon stands close N of Hijiri Kaida Wan is located on the E side of the inner harbor; its
9.24
Zaki. entrance is spanned by the Hiroshima Bridge.

Itsukushima Ko is a local harbor located on the N shore of It-
9.23 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but without the aid of
9.24
suku Shima, about 1 mile SW of Hijiri Zaki. A conspicuous local knowledge, it is recommended. Pilots are available from
shrine gate stands on a drying bank that fronts the shrine at the sunrise until 2000 in the quarantine anchorage; VHF channel
town of Itsukushima. 16 is used.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken by small vessels, in
9.23 For further information, see paragraph 6.1.
9.24
about 7m, mud, about 0.5 mile WNW of the shrine gate. Signals.—Storm signals, local weather signals, and weather
9.24
Misen, the summit of the island about 2 miles S of Hijiri Za-

9.23 forecast signals are shown. The harbormaster can be reached
ki, attains an elevation of 529m. by VHF.
The shore from the NE entrance of Ono Seto to Hiroshima, a
9.23 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in designated anchor-
9.24
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ages in suitable depths; the mud bottom, a mixture of clay and This coast is fringed by reefs in places but it is without dan-
9.25
fine sand, affords good holding ground. Specified anchorages gers, in depths of 9.2m and greater, up to about 90m from
are designated by signals from the signal station. shore. The outer part of a bank, with a depth of 14.6m, lies
Directions.—Large vessels approaching the port from the
9.24 about 0.5 mile SE of the light tower on Yakata Ishi.
SW should pass through Miyazima Seto, W of Eno-jima and
NW of Ko-Kakuma Sima, or through Nasabi Seto and Ozu Kure Ko (34°14'N., 132°33'E.)
(Osu) Seto.
Caution.—Several submarine pipelines and cables lie within
9.24
the harbor limits and may best be seen on the chart. 9.26 Kure Ko is a natural harbor sheltered by a number of
Numerous small vessels and fishing boats may be encoun-
9.24
small islands consisting of the following regions; Kure, Hiro,

tered in the approach channels to the port.
Nigata, and Yoshiro. Yoshiro is located W of Kure while all the
other regions are E. Main imports are iron ore, timber, wood
9.25 Between Kannon Zaki (34°19'N., 132°30'E.), the chips, and coke. Exports include iron, machinery, paper and
point on the S limits of Hiroshima harbor, and Shibitono Hana,
lumber. There is a coal berth and two tanker berths located at
the point on the N limits of Kure harbor, the mainland coast on the Kinoe Terminal located on Osaki-Kami Sima Island, about
the E side of the N approach to Kure Ko is backed mostly by 16 miles E of Kure.
hills and mountains, which in places descend steeply to the
Winds—Weather.—Normally the weather is mild and calm.
9.26
shoreline.
Light NE and W winds predominate throughout the year.
Shallow depths, rocks, reefs, and mud flats fringe the coast
9.25
Storms are mostly from the W.

to a distance of about 0.1 mile between Kannon Zaki and Shib-
itono Hana. Depths of 9.2 to 18.3m lie in places within about Kure Ko, surrounded by the high terrain of the mainland
9.26
0.5 mile of this stretch of coast. coast and adjacent islands, is sheltered from wind and sea
Tengujo Yama rises about 0.5 mile inland of the coast and is
9.25 during all seasons.
conspicuous about 1.5 mile SE of Kannon Zaki. Shishi Yama Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents within the harbor are
9.26
(34°15'N., 132°31'E.), round topped and wooded, serves as a negligible.

good landmark. The tide rises about 3.5m at springs and 2.5m at neaps.
9.26
Between Yataka Ishi (34°18'N., 132°29'E.) and Koyo, about

9.25 Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the channel are 17m, allow-
9.26
3 miles SSE, the E coast of Eta-jima, which forms the W side ing vessels with under 200,000 dwt with drafts as deep as 17.4m
of the approach to Kure Ko, is mainly cliffy and marked by to use the channel at HW. Vessels over 200,000 dwt are limited to
steep slopes of a mountain range. a draft of 16.3m.
Kure—Berth Details
Maximum Vessel
Size Length Draft
Kure West (Takaramachi District)
Kawaraishi Quay West S (2 berths) 360m 4.0 to 7.6m 5,000 dwt 150m 7.0m —
Kawaraishi Quay West South SW
400m 10.0m 15,000 dwt — 9.0m —
(2 berths)
Takaramachi 01 200m 5.5m 2,000 dwt — — General cargo
Takaramachi 02 115m 6.5m 3,000 dwt — — General cargo
Takaramachi Pier 02 E 117m 4.5m 700 dwt — — General cargo
Central Ferry Pier 56m — — — — Ferries and ro-ro
Nisshin Steel Mill No. 3 330m 18.0-18.8m 276,000 dwt 360m 17.4m —
Hirohigashiookawa District
Paper machines and
Oji Paper Mill 36m 4.1m — — —
pulp plant
Dolphin 295m 9.2m — — — —
Aga Marino Police District
Aga Marino Quay 260m 7.5m — — — General cargo
Hirotagaya District
01 240m 4.5m 700 dwt — — General cargo
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Kure—Berth Details
Maximum Vessel
Size Length Draft
02 360m 5.5m 200 dwt — — General cargo
Chugoku Lumber 410m 10.0m — — — Timber
02 330m 18.0m 276,000 dwt — General cargo
General cargo and
03 273m 6.0m — — —
steel
04 312m 7.5m — — — Bulk cargo
Coke Wharf 490m 6.0m — — — General cargo
Syowa District
Syowa Wharf 1 and 2 300m 7.5m 15,000 dwt 150m 7.0m
Kinoe Terminal (Osaki-Kami Sima Island)
Coal 350m — — — — Coal
No. 1 200m — 35,000 dwt 175m 12.3m —
No. 2 107m — — — — —
There are dry cargo berths located at Kure West with anchorage
9.26 Japanese Coast Guard. This publication should be kept as a ref-
berths designated for discharging cargo or for awaiting an along- erence for signal station communiques and their meanings, ap-
side berth. The anchorage berths are located off Yoshiura, S of propriate answering signals, and other local or specific
Kure West and S of Hiro. regulations. Radiotelephone may be used to contact the harbor-
There are shipbuilding and repair facilities, with the largest
9.26 master.
being Drydock No. 3. It is 510m long, 80m wide, with depths Weather signals are shown from the station on Ko-urume-ji-
9.26
of 13.5m. Vessels of up to 800,000 dwt can be handled. Dry- ma and from the roof of the harbor office on the E side of the
dock No. 4 is 284m long and 42m wide with depths of 17m for mouth of Niko Gawa, about 1.5 miles E of Ko-Urume-jima.
accommodating vessels up to 69,000 gt. There are 3 floating Anchorage.—There are 4 designated anchorage berths for
9.26
drydocks equipped with lifts for handling smaller vessels from loading and discharging cargo at Kure and 2 areas for Hiro.
3,000 to 25,000 tons. For further berthing information refer to The quarantine anchorage lies outside the harbor limit.
the table titled Kure—Berth Details. The Kure anchorages are as follows:
9.26
Aspect.—O-urume-jima and Ko-urume-jima are conspicuous

9.26 1. Y1—centered on 34°18'50''N, 132°31'08''E., depth
islets which lie on the shoal that extends about 0.5 mile SW from available is 18m for vessels with loa of less than 200m.
the S entrance point of Yosiura Wan. The high cable towers, 2. Y2—centered on 34°14'54''N, 132°31'35''E., depth
which stand on the islets, and the lighthouse and signal station of available is 15m for vessels with loa of less than 150m. this
Ko-urume-jima are good landmarks. A shipyard at the head of anchorage used mainly for loading of steel products.
Kure Ko is conspicuous. Mitugo Shima, about 2.5 miles S of Ko- 3. C—centered on 34°13'09''N, 132°31'30''E., depth
urume-jima, is prominent from a distance. available is 18m for vessels with loa of less than 200m.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advisable for
9.26 4. D—centered on 34°13'29''N, 132°31'45''E., depth
those without the aid of local knowledge. Inland sea pilots available is 18m for vessels with loa of less than 200m.
board 3 miles S of Sekisaki Light. Harbor/berthing pilots are The Hiro anchorages are as follows:
9.26
available during daylight hours only and board vessels at the 1. A—centered on 34°12'N, 132°37'E., with depths of
quarantine anchorage; 16m for vessels less than 200m loa.
Contact Information.—The port can be contacted, as fol-
9.26 2. B—centered on 34°13'N, 132°37.4'E., with depths of
lows: 16m for vessels less than 200m loa.
1. VHF: VHF channels 12 and 16 Caution.—Numerous small fishing boats are prevalent
9.26
2. Telephone: 81-82-3253333 along the final approach to Kure Ko.

81-82-3253336
3. Facsimile 81-82-3251361 9.27 Ondono Seto (34°12'N., 132°32'E.) is a narrow and
4. E-mail [email protected] shallow channel which lies between the N end of Kurahashi-ji-
Signals.—A signal station on Ko-urume-jima relays instruc-
9.26 ma and the mainland coast of Honshu. It is the shortest route
tions from the harbormaster with reference to berthing and to leading into Hiroshima Ko from the E and is normally used by
the movement of vessels entering and departing the port. Ves- small vessels.
sels should retain onboard the most recent edition of Japan The navigable width of the channel is 60m, with a charted
9.27
Maritime Safety Laws and Regulations, obtainable through the depth of 4.9m. The channel has strong tidal currents reaching a
Pub. 159
maximum of about 4 knots velocity. The vessel traffic in this 183m E of the islets. Another dangerous rock, detached from
channel is very heavy. There are many high-speed hydrofoils, the coastal bank lying about 0.2 mile NE of the drying rock, is
ferries, rafts, and small vessels crossing this channel. marked by a lighted buoy moored close NW of it. There are
The Ondono Seto Bridge, with a vertical clearance of 39m,
9.27 oyster beds S of this rock and in Okuno Uchi.
crosses the channel E of Ondo Light (34°12'N., 132°32'E.). Nasake Shima is located about 0.5 mile E of the entrance of
9.29
The width of the channel under the bridge is about 60m. Power Okuno Uchi. The island has conspicuous trees on the hillsides
cables having a vertical clearance of 28m cross the channel on its E side.
SSE of Ondo light. The Ondo Ohashi Bridge, with a vertical Kamegakubi (34°07'N., 132°36'E.), the E extremity of Ku-
9.29
clearance of 23m, crosses the channel close N of Stone Lantern rahashi-jima, is prominent.
point. The bridge is painted red. Karato Shima (34°04'N., 132°33'E.) is close S of the SE ex-
9.29
Regulations.—The lighted buoys moored in the N and S en-

9.27 tremity of Kurahashi Shima and is separated from it only at
trances indicate the center of the shipping route; vessels should HW.
leave the buoys to port. Speed should be as slow as possible. If Sengai, a rock that dries 1.7m, lies about 0.2 mile E of the E
9.29
oncoming traffic is met in the narrow channel, alter course to extremity of Karato Shima, and at about 0.6 mile S of this rock
starboard so as to pass port to port. is Hiyama Dashi, with a swept depth of 10.1m. A swept depth
Kannon Saki (34°12'N., 132°34'E.) is a point on the main-
9.27 of 11.3m, rocky, lies about 320m NE of Sengai.
land coast about 1.5 miles E of Ondono Seto. A conspicuous Ka Shima, close SW of Karoto Shima, is 1.5 miles long, N
9.29
hotel stands on the point. and S. Three densely-wooded peaks are prominent on the S
part of the island.
9.28 Hiro Wan (34°12'N., 132°36'E.) indents the mainland Karato Koseto, the channel between Karato Shima and Ka
9.29
coast of Honshu to the N between Shimoneko Zaki, a point on Shima, is 0.15 mile wide, but as shoals project from both sides,
the N side of the W entrance of Neko Seto, and Kannon Zaki. the part between the 5.5m curve is only about 90m wide. It is
Hiro Ko, at the head of Hiro Wan, is a part of the port of
9.28 spanned by a bridge with a vertical clearance of about 23m.
Kure Ko. Nakano Haye, dangerous rocks, lies about 0.1 mile offshore on
Winds—Weather.—Hiro Wan, open to the S, is exposed to
9.28 the W side of the channel. At lowest LW, rocky heads are visi-
wind and sea from that direction. Strong winds and sea from ble, drying to a maximum height of 1.3m. Local knowledge is
the S cause heavy swells to enter the harbor, even after the necessary for this channel.
wind subsides or changes direction. Ha Shima, a small islet, lies about 0.5 mile S of the SW ex-
9.29
Depths—Limitations.—The dredged channel, marked by

9.28 tremity of Ka Shima. Three rocks form a chain in the vicinity
range lights and lighted buoys, has a width of 150m and a of its N point, and shoal water extends off for about 0.1 mile
charted depth of 8m. The Tokyo Pulp Company Dolphin Berth, from its S extremity. Manaita Se, a detached shoal which dries
with depths of 8.5 to 10m alongside, is situated close S of the about 0.6m, lies about 0.6 mile E of Ha Shima. It is usually dif-
front range light. ficult to make out.
Extensive land reclamation was in progress on the W side of
9.28 The S side of Kurahashi Shima forms a large bay, with
9.29
the channel. A detached breakwater extends off the SW end of depths of about 14.6 to 21.9m, mud bottom. Torii Dashi, a
the training wall on the W side of the mouth of Hirohigashi rocky shoal covered by about 8.2m, lies at about the middle of
Okawa. A light is shown from the S end of this breakwater. the entrance to the bay and 1 mile W of the N end of Ka Shima.
Aspect.—Two white chimneys of a paper mill stand on the E
9.28 About 0.1 mile W of this shoal, there is a submerged rock with
side of the mouth of the Hirohigashi Okawa. Radio towers a depth of about 13.2m. The head of the bay is divided into
stand close N of a wharf, situated about 0.2 mile NNE of Ishiga several bights.
Hana, a point on the E side of the harbor, about 1 mile WNW
of Shimoneko Zaki. 9.30 Yamaura Take (34°06'N., 132°28'E.), on the SW part
Anchorage.—Hiro Wan has good holding ground, with a
9.28 of Kurahashi Shima, has a blunt summit from which a ridge
bottom composed mostly of layers of clay. It affords good an- descends gradually to the NE.
chorage, except during strong S winds. Zyogesi Hana, the SW extremity of Kurahashi Shima, is
9.30
cliffy; outcrops of rocks and stones make it easy to recognize

Hiroshima Wan—North Portion—Off-lying Is- from a distance.
lands, including Channels Between the Islands Yoko Shima is the S of a group of rocky shoals and islets ex-
9.30
tending nearly 3 miles NW. Tsuzuki Shima consists of several

9.29 Kurahashi-jima (34°07'N., 132°31'E.) is of consider- rocks that extend from the middle of the NW side of Yoko Shi-
able size, being about 7.5 miles long, N and S, and about 7 ma for a distance of about 0.6 mile in a NW direction. The
miles wide at its S end. There are two large bights, Okuno Uchi highest rock is about 31m high and shows three rounded sum-
and Taino Uchi, on the E side. The depths in these bights are mits which resemble islets from a distance. Ukiikada, a rock
moderate. Rocks, below-water, lie in several places near the which dries, lies about 0.3 mile NW of the above rock.
shore of Taino Uchi, the S bight. Kashinoko-jima, a small islet 21m high to the treetops, lies
9.30
Shoal water extends off the N side of the N entrance point of

9.29 about 0.7 mile NW of the highest rock on Tsuzuki Shima. A
Okuno Uchi; on this shoal are two islets, the N being Koajiwa ledge of drying rocks extends 0.2 mile N from it. A reef ex-
Shima and the S being Oajiwa Shima. tends S from the S end of the islet and dries for a distance of
Oajiwa Shima, consisting of two islets, lies on the coastal
9.29 about 90m offshore; about 140m offshore there is a 0.9m
bank 0.7 mile N of Oura Saki. A rock, which dries 0.2m, lies depth, beyond which the depths increase rapidly.
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Kuro Shima, 1.25 miles NW of Yoko Shima, is about 72m

9.30 Okino Shima, is a round bluff headland. The town of Fukae
high and wooded. A sandspit projects from its SE side. Ebiga- stands at the head of a cove on the S side of Akabane Saki.
hire, a patch of drying rocks, lies about 0.4 mile W of Kuro
Shima. The highest rock dries 2.7m. O Goban, a rock which 9.33 Kanokawa Uchi (34°11'N., 132°26'E.) indents the S
dries about 0.3m, lies about 0.6 mile NW of Ebigahire. part of Nisi-nomi Shima to the N for about 1.5 miles. The en-
Dentaro Hana (34°06'N., 132°27'E.), the W extremity of
9.30 trance of Kanokawa Uchi lies between Akabane Saki and Oya
Kurahashi Shima, is difficult to distinguish W, but its summit is Bana, the S extremity of Nisi-nomi Shima, about 0.8 mile
dark and rounded. A light is shown from a round concrete tow- WNW of Akabane Saki. Numerous prominent oil tanks stand
er standing on the point. on the W shore of Kanokawa Uchi. Kanokawa Uchi has depths
of 10.1 to 16m, mud bottom, over its width of about 0.5 mile.
9.31 Hayase Seto (34°09'N., 132°30'E.) is the channel that Shindo Yama, 287m high, a conspicuous, conical hill, stands
9.33
leads between Kurahashi Shima and Higasinomi Shima, and about 2.3 miles NNE of Oya Bana; it serves as a good land-
then to Kure. mark for vessels entering Kanokawa Uchi from the area be-
Tides—Currents.—Strong tidal currents flow through the
9.31 tween Okino Shima and O-kurokami Shima.
narrow part of the channel at velocities of 3 to 4 knots. Anchorage.—Kanokawa Uchi provides a good anchorage,
9.33
Fish havens exist on the E side of the channel.

9.31 mud, in 12 to 15m. It is sheltered from heavy seas even during
Depths—Limitations.—The W entrance of Hayase Seto,
9.31 SW winds. Vessels arriving off the harbor entrance at night can
between Dentaro Hana and Oyake Hana, the S extremity of Hi- take temporary anchorages SW of Naga Shima or S of O-Kuro-
gasinomi Shima, is wide and deep, as in the channel along the kami Shima.
S side of Higasinomi Shima. The narrowest part of Hayase Se-
to has a navigable width of about 90m between the 5m curves 9.34 Kanokawa Ko (34°11'N., 132°27'E.) (World Port In-
and about 46m between the 10m curves. dex No. 61655) consists of an oil terminal that lies on the W
Aspect.—Hiki Shima, an islet, presents a dark brown to yel-
9.31 side of Kanokawa Uchi, about 0.8 mile NNE of Oya Bana.
lowish aspect on the W side of the N entrance of Hayase Seto; Depths—Limitations.—There are two main oil berths.
9.34
the islet lies about 1.8 miles SW of Mitugo Shima (34°12'N., Berth No. 1 can accommodate tankers up to 30,000 dwt, 240m
132°31'E.). in length, and 11.2m draft; Berth No. 3 can accommodate tank-
Matsuga Hana (34°10'N., 132°29'E.), a narrow headland,
9.31 ers up to 125,000 dwt, 270m in length, and 14m draft.
lies about 0.3 mile WNW of the N end of Hiki Shima. A short Berth Nos. 2 and 4 have depths alongside of 7.5m and are
9.34
detached breakwater is situated 0.1 mile WNW of Matsuga Ha- used for coastal tankers of up to 5,000 dwt.
na; a light is shown from its W end. Numerous oil tanks mark Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Berthing occurs
9.34
the coast about 1.3 miles NNE of Matsuga Hana. during daylight hours only. Pilots are available at the quaran-
Eboshi Iwa, a wedge-shaped rock, 8.5m high, lies on the N
9.31 tine anchorage of Iwakuni. Inland sea pilots are available at
side of the W entrance of Hayase Seto in a position about 200m Sekisaki or Wada Misaki; VHF channel 16 is used. For further
W of Oyake Hana. information, see paragraph 6.1.
Caution.—Hayase Seto should not be attempted without lo-
9.31 The E side of the fairway leading to Kanokawa Oil Terminal
9.34
cal knowledge. is marked by a line joining Lighted Buoy No. 2, moored 0.4
mile SSE of Oya Hana, and Lighted Buoy No. 4, moored 0.8
9.32 Higasinomi Shima, Nisi-nomi Shima, and Eta Shima mile NE of the point. A lighted buoy is moored 183m E of Oya
appear to be separate islands but are actually one large island Hana and marks the W side of the fairway.
about 10 miles long, N and S. The S part of the island is named Regulations.—Quarantine and customs are handled by offi-
9.34
Higasinomi Shima, the NW section is Nisi-nomi Shima, and cials from Kure.
the N is Eta Shima. The summit of the island stands on the S
part, in a central position; its ridge slopes gradually SW form- 9.35 O-kurokami Shima (34°10'N., 132°24'E.) lies about
ing the long and narrow point named Oyake Hana. 1 mile SW of Oya Bana. Three small bights indent the N side
Yakata Ishi lies on the extremity of a reef which extends
9.32 of O-kurokami Shima. The island is conspicuous, with its dark
about 0.2 mile N from a low tongue of land which forms the appearance being in contrast with the red terrain of the nearby
NE end of Eta Shima. A light is shown from Yakata Ishi and is islands. The S and W sides of the island are cliffy.
a good mark when entering Kure Ko. Umaga Se, a circular group of rocks, awash at LW, lie about
9.35
Kirikushi Wan, close W of Yakata Ishi, affords anchorage to

9.32 0.6 mile WSW of the NW extremity of O-kurokami Shima.
small vessels, in a depth of 13m. About 0.1 mile NW, there are rocks with a depth of 10.9m.
Naga Shima, about 0.5 mile W of Oyake Hana, is fringed with
9.32 Sira Isi, comprised of two white rocks in a N and S direction,
9.35
shallow rocks. A drying sandspit extends about 200m NNE from lies about 1.8 miles W of the NW extremity of O-kurokami
the NE extremity of the island. A breakwater extends from the N Shima.
coast. Aino Iso, two rock heads with a depth of 1.9 and 0.9m, lie Mitsuke Ishi, a rocky patch with a depth of 1.3m, lies about
9.35
between Naga Shima and Oyake Hana. 1.3 miles ENE of the NW extremity of O-Kurokami Shima.
Okino Shima (34°09'N., 132°26'E.), an island with three
9.32 Ikada Ishi, with a depth of 2.7m, lies about 1 mile S of Mitsuke
wooded hills, lies 1 mile N of Oyake Hana. The SW hill is the Ishi. These hazards lie in the channel between O-Kurokami
summit of the island. Conspicuous light brown cliffs mark the Shima and Nisi-nomi Shima. It is dangerous to use this channel
W extremity of Okino Shima. without local knowledge.
Akabane Saki, about 0.5 mile NNE of the N extremity of
9.32 Between Oya Bana and Ganneno Hana, about 6 miles NNW
9.35
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of Oya Bana, the W coast of Nisi-nomi Shima presents a mo- the entrance channel, which is narrow and has adequate depths
notonous shoreline broken only by Iruka Hana. South of Iruka and a width of about 0.3 mile. Eta Uchi has depths of 9 to 18m,
Hana, the shore is mostly a sandy beach while to the N of the mud, within about 0.2 mile of the shore, except for a rocky patch
point it is rocky; several villages stand on this coast. with a depth of 9.8m which lies in the E part of the harbor. The
A white, round pillar stands on the W side of Iruka Hana
9.35 chimney which stands in the middle of the S side of the bay pro-
(34°14'N., 132°23'E.). Notoro Yama (34°13'N., 132°25'E.), vides a good mark while entering the bay. Several radio towers
the prominent summit of Nisi-nomi Shima rises to a height of and buildings stand on the E side of the bay.
542m and is located 2 miles ESE of Iruka Hana. Caution.—Oyster beds extend up to 0.5 mile offshore on the
9.36
Ko-kurokami Shima, a dark, conical and densely-wooded is-

9.35 W side of Eta Uchi, between Tsukumo Seto and Matsuga Ha-
let, lies about 1.5 miles WNW of Iruka Hana. A white round na. Vessels should proceed at moderate speed to avoid disturb-
pillar stands close to the N extremity. Manaita Ishi, a rocky ing the beds.
shoal about 0.1 mile long, lies about 0.6 mile NNE of Ko-
Kurokami Shima. The E rock dries about 1.2m and the W rock 9.37 Ozu Seto (34°17'N., 132°26'E.) is a deep channel be-
is awash. tween the N coast of Eta Shima and the S shore of Nino Shima.
From Ganneno Hana (34°16'N., 132°23'E.) to the entrance
9.35 It is the main route to Kure Ko and the route recommended for
of Eta Uchi, about 2.5 miles E of Ganneno Hana, numerous large vessels approaching Hiroshima Ko. The narrowest part of
rafts lie along the N coast of Nisi-nomi Shima. The villages of Ozu Seto has a navigable width of about 0.4 mile between Shi-
Mino, Koso, and Miyoshi, with a number of basins and small noki Hana, a cliffy point on the N side of the NW end of Eta
breakwaters, mark this coast. Numerous rocks and shoals lie Shima, and Gaibono Hana, the SE extremity of Nino Shima.
along this stretch of coast. Nino Shima (34°18'N., 132°26'E.) is a large hilly island that
9.37
lies about 0.8 mile N of Hana Guri, the NW extremity of Eta

9.36 O-Nasami-jima (O-Nasabi-jima) (34°16'N., Shima. Aki-ko Fuji, the summit of Nino Shima, is located on
132°22'E.) lies about 0.5 mile N of Ganneno Hana. Two hills the N part of the island. Topped by a white staff, Aki-ko Fuji is
mark the above island; the E hill is the summit and is marked a good landmark. Oikada Hana, the cliffy N end of Nino Shi-
by surface cutting. Nakano Se, a rock 2.1m high and marked ma, is the termination of the steep N slope of Aki-ko Fuji. The
by a lighted beacon, lies about 0.2 mile S of the E end of O-Na- S coast has exposed rock and many cliffs.
sami-jima. Numerous oyster rafts lie near the N shore of O-na- Dogen Ishi is a submerged rock with a depth of 2.7m, about
9.37
sami-jima. 0.6 mile NE of Gaibono Hana. A lighted beacon stands on

Eno Jima, an islet 39m high, lies about 1 mile N of the W
9.36 Dogen Ishi. A dangerous reef extends about 0.2 mile SE of
end of O-Nasami-jima. A light is shown from the islet; numer- Gaibano Hana. Misen Dashi, a submerged rock with a depth of
ous oyster beds lie to the SE of the islet. 9.5m, lies about 0.6 mile E of Dogen Ishi. Fishing banks lie
Miyazima Seto is the channel lying W of O-Nasami-jima; it is
9.36 about 250m NNW and close SW of Misen Dashi. A rock, with
divided into two channels by Eno Jima. Nasabi Seto is the channel a depth of 10.1m, lies about 0.2 mile NNE of Misen Dashi. Su-
lying S of O-Nasami-jima; it is deep and free of dangers. no Ishi, with a depth of 11m, lies on the S side of the channel,
Ando Shima, an islet 11m high, lies about 1.5 miles ENE of
9.36 about 1 mile SSE of Misen Dashi.
Ganneno Hana. Vessels should pass N of Ando Shima. A light Ko-kakuma Shima (34°19'N., 132°24'E.) is a small island
9.37
is shown from this islet. Numerous obstructions, best seen on with a few cliffs. O-kakuma Shima lies about 400m S of Koka-
the chart, lie SE, SW, and W, respectively, of Ando Shima. kuma Shima and is joined to it by reefs and shoals. There are
Eta Uchi (34°15'N., 132°26'E.), between Nisi-Nomi Shima
9.36 some houses on its summit. Several fishing reefs, best seen on
and Eta Shima, is almost landlocked except for Tsukumo Seto, the chart, lie close to these islands.
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223
SECTOR 10
THE NAIKAI (INLAND SEA)—IYO NADA AND BUNGO SUIDO
Plan.—This sector commences with a description of Iyo Na-

10.0 Sengai Se dries 1.5m and lies about 1.5 miles NW of O-
10.2
da and includes, in the order listed, the islands in the N and NE minase Shima. Ko Sengai Se, a rock with a depth of less than
parts, the N side along with the S coast of Yashiro-jima, and 1.8m, lies about 0.2 mile further SE. A light is shown from
the SE side which comprises the NW coast of Shikoku. The Sengai Se.
progression is from E to W. The description continues with the
Kyushu coast, on the W side of Iyo Nada, and finally conclud- South Coast of Yashiro-Jima and Adjacent Is-
ing with Bungo Suido, the E and W sides of which, respective- lands
ly, are discussed in a S to N direction.
10.3 Yuu Ura (33°56'N., 132°27'E.) lies on the extreme
General Remarks end of the SE coast of Yashiro-jima, about 1 mile WNW of the
NW extremity of Kata-jima. The bay affords anchorage, shel-
10.1 Iyo Nada.—This part of the Naikai lies next E of Suo tered from N winds, to small vessels with local knowledge, in a
Nada. It is bounded SW by part of the NE coast of Kyushu, SE depth of 20.1m, hard mud. A light is shown from a breakwater
by the NW coast of Shikoku, and NE by a chain of islands and at the head of Yuu Ura.
islets extending E from the E side of Murotsu Hanto. It is ap- Kodomari Wan lies about 2 miles WSW of Yuu Ura and af-
10.3
proached from the S through Bungo Suido. See charts for fords anchorage, in depths of 12 to 20m, sheltered from all but
courses to be followed. the S wind. Hage Shima and Sasa-jima lie on a reef on the W
Bungo Suido leads from the Pacific Ocean to the Naikai (In-
10.1 side of Kodomari Wan.
land Sea) between the E side of Kyushu and the SW end of Okikamuro Shima (33°51'N., 132°22'E.) lies close off the
10.3
Shikoku; it is entered from the S between Tsurumi Saki central part of the SE coast of Yashiro Shima, about 4 miles
(32°56'N., 132°05'E.) and Komo Saki, about 20 miles E, and at SSW of Kodomari Wan. The island’s summit, 173m high, is
its N end is Hayasui Seto, the entrance into Iyo Nada. densely wooded and appears black in color. A light is shown
Pilotage information for the Naikai can be found in para-
10.1 from a group of rocks, close off the S coast of the island. A
graph 6.1. light is also shown from the N side, between the island and
Yashiro Shima.
Iyo Nada—Islands in the North and Northeast Agenosho Wan lies about 4 miles NW of Okikamuro Shima
10.3
Parts and affords anchorage, in 20.1 to 30m, mud or sand. A good

anchorage can be obtained, except during SE winds, in 20.1m,
10.2 Kata Shima (33°55'N., 132°28'E.) appears as two mud, about 0.5 mile N of Age Saki, the W entrance point of the
parts joined by a low isthmus. The NW and higher part attains bay. Take San, with a tower about 2.5 miles N of Age Saki, is a
an elevation of 216m. Tokkuri Se lies 0.1 mile SW of the S ex- good landmark. A light is shown from a breakwater in Agenou-
tremity of Kata Shima. O Ishi, 2.9m high, lies about 0.3 mile E ra and Tononyu at the head of the bay.
of Kata Shima. A light is shown from O Ishi. Tide rips occur in Hoshi Saki (33°51'N., 132°13'E.) lies about 4 miles WSW
10.3
the vicinity of Tokkuri Se and O Ishi during the flood tide. of Agenosho Wan. The point is dark in color and 142m high.
Yuri Shima lies 5 miles SE of Kata Shima, and consists of
10.2 From the W, it appears as an island and is very prominent.
two parts, connected by a low sandy isthmus. It appears as two Kami-ninai Shima (33°50'N., 132°12'E.) is located about
10.3
islands when seen from the N or S. A light is shown from the S 0.5 mile SSW of Hoshi Saki and is 108m high. The island is
end of the island. Kamoji Sho is a group of submerged rocks in thickly covered with brambles. Kura Iso lies 0.5 mile S of the
a depth of 7.3m, lying about 2.5 miles NW of Yuri Shima. island, and is sometimes marked by tide rips.
Ao Shima (33°44'N., 132°30'E.) lies 7 miles SSW of Yuri
10.2 Shimo-ninai Shima, about 1 mile W of Kamininai Shima, is
10.3
Shima and shows a light from its W side. A sunken rock, with a a rounded island with a small flat summit that resembles an in-
depth of 1.2m, lies about 0.2 mile E of the E extremity of the verted bowl. The island is densely covered with shrubs and
island. Three beacons stand near the middle of the N side of the shows a light on its NE side.
island. Heigun-jima (33°48'N., 132°13'E.) lies about 3 miles S of
10.3
Ko-minase Shima lies about 5 miles NW of Ao Shima and is

10.2 Hoshi Saki. Near the middle of the island, two mountains of
flat-topped and wooded. The NE coast of the island has per- nearly equal elevation, and covered with shrubs, are prominent.
pendicular cliffs. Tide rips occur in the vicinity of a rocky Mi Shima consists of three islets, close off the S extremity of
patch, with a depth of 0.3m, off the NW end of the island. Heigun-jima. Okino Iso and Jino Iso lie close S of Mi Shima.
Three beacons stand on the island; these beacons are one end A light is shown from Okino Iso.
of a measured distance, the other end being the beacons on Ao
Shima. A light is shown from the E end of Ko-minase Shima. 10.4 Heigun Suido.—This strait is bounded on its S side
O-minase Shima (33°48'N., 132°25'E.) lies about 1.5 miles
10.2 by the W part of the N coast of Heigun-jima. It is an alternate
N of Ko-minase, and has a flat and wooded summit. Tide rips track to the N of the main track; this route is to a vessel’s ad-
occur on occasions within 0.5 mile N and SE of the island. vantage when navigating with the tidal current. However, nu-
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224 Sector 10. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Iyo Nada and Bungo Suido
merous small vessels and tugs with tows use the route; it is not head of the N breakwater and the E breakwater.
recommended for night navigation. The track is plainly laid out Two breakwaters, N and S, protect the small harbor, in which
10.6
on the charts. there are depths of 2 to 5.8m in the main part. The mud and
Kaketsu-jima (33°49'N., 132°15'E.) lies about 0.8 mile off sand bottom in the harbor affords a relatively safe anchorage,
the NE coast of Heigun-jima. The island is 201m high, partly except during strong NE winds.
cultivated, and grassy. Matsubushi Se, a steep-to rock with a Mitsukue Ko lies about 14 miles SW of Nagahama Ko and is
10.6
depth of 3.2m, lies about 0.5 mile ENE of the N extremity of entered between Fusuma Saki and Hasede Hana. It is exposed
the island. to the NNW, and with N winds, a heavy sea runs into the bay.
Hando-jima, a perpendicular rock, lies about 1 mile S of
10.4 On the W side of the bay is a cove that is sheltered from all
Kushi Saki, located on the W side of Heigun-jima. The rock, winds and has depths of 10.1m, but is only available to small
15.8m high, resembles a boat under sail. vessels with local knowledge. A light is shown from Fusuma
Saki and a point on the W side of Mitsukue Ko.
10.5 Ya Shima (33°44'N., 132°09'E.) lies about 4.5 miles Anchorage.—All the bays between Mitsukue Ko and Mimai
10.6
SW of Heigun-jima. The island has a flat summit on its S side, Saki, about 7 miles SW, afford anchorage, but with indications
trees cover most of the hills on the island. A narrow isthmus in of N winds, vessels should put to sea. Anchorage is afforded in
the middle of the island separates the N from the S end of the Mitsukue Ko, in depths of 20 to 30m, mud, good holding
island. Three submarine cables project from the W coast of this ground.
narrow isthmus, in a NW direction to Naga Shima. Tide rips
occur in the vicinity of Su Zaki, the N extremity of Ya Shima,
during the ebb tide.
Anchorage.—The bay on the W side of the isthmus that
10.5
joins the middle and S part of Ya Shima affords anchorage, in 6

to 30m, mud and sand. The anchorage is sheltered from E
winds, but with NW winds and N and S gales, swells run into
the bay. A submarine cable is landed in the NE corner of this
bay and should be avoided when anchoring.
On the E side of the isthmus, there is an opened bay suitable
10.5
only as a temporary anchorage during W winds. A rock, with a

depth of 2m, lies nearly 0.1 mile from the shore in a position
about 0.4 mile NW of the S entrance point of the bay.
Lights are shown from Hirane Zaki, the S point of the island,
10.5
and from a breakwater at Yashima, on the W side of the island.

A lighted buoy marks Sengai Se, off the NW coast of Ya Shi-
ma.
Uwa-jima (33°44'N., 132°02'E.) lies about 5 miles W of Ya
10.5
Shima, is 85m high and wooded. Hojiro Shima, the mostly W

island in the N part of Iyo Nada, lies less than 0.5 mile WSW
of Uwa-jima. A light is shown from Hojiro Shima.
Iyo Nada—Southeast Side—Northwest Coast of

Shikoku
10.6 Between Gunchu Ko and Nagahama Ko, on the NW
coast of Shikoku, a distance of 14 miles, the mountains slope
down to the shore, and off it there are no known dangers more
than 0.5 mile offshore. Sada Misaki Light
Gunchu Ko (33°45'N., 132°42'E.) is a small harbor, protect-
10.6
ed by three breakwaters, in which there are depths of 1.4 to From September to April, there are seaweed beds on the E
10.6
3.2m. The town of Gunchu lies with its S end abreast the har- and S sides of Mitsukue Ko.
bor. A light is shown from the SW breakwater. Sada Misaki (33°20'N., 132°01'E.), the SE entrance point to
10.6
Nagahama Ko (33°37'N., 132°29'E.) is a local harbor lying

10.6 Iyo Nada, is cliffy and steep-to. A light is shown from the
close NE of the mouth of the Hiji Kawa. A large bridge across point.
the mouth of the river and a red chimney on the W side of the
harbor are conspicuous. Iyo Nada—West Side—Northeast Coast of Ky-
Katayama Su is a sandbank lying about 0.3 mile N of the
10.6 ushu
head of the N breakwater at Nagahama Ko. The sand bank at
the mouth of the river continually changes position, particular- 10.7 Taka Shima (33°16'N., 131°57'E.) lies on the W side
ly at times of winter gales. of Hoyo Kaikyo, the strait between Sada Misaki and Jizo Misa-
A floating pier and two wharves accommodate 1,000 gt ves-
10.6 ki. Ashika Bae, a rock, 15.2m high, lies close off the E extrem-
sels in an alongside depth of 4.9m. A light is shown from the ity of the island and shows a light.
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Sector 10. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Iyo Nada and Bungo Suido 225
mud bottom, but is exposed to NW winds during winter

months.
Oita Ko (33°15'N., 131°40'E.)

10.8 Oita Ko includes about 8 miles of the shore on the S

side of the approach and entrance to Beppu Wan. The port in-
cludes Kasagura Harbor, Sumiyoshi Harbor, and Tsurusaki
Harbor (33°15'N., 131°41'E.). Reclamation projects, some of
which have been completed, are in progress throughout the
port area.
Winds—Weather.—The harbor is protected most of the
10.8
year, but during strong NW seasonal winds, the harbor be-

comes quite rough.
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval is 8 hours 21 min-
10.8
utes. The tidal currents in the harbor are weak.

Depths—Limitations.—The three sections of harbors are
10.8
protected by breakwaters. Kasagura Harbor can berth vessels

of up to 5,000 gt, with drafts of up to 7.3m, Sumiyoshi Harbor
berths vessels of up to 15,000 gt, with a deep draft of 10.1m.
Tsurusaki Harbor berths vessels with drafts up to 5.5m. A
number of privately-owned piers can berth vessels of up to
50,000 gt, with drafts of up to 11.9m.
There is a sea berth for the export of steel that can accommo-
10.8
dated vessels of up to 300,000 dwt with a maximum draft of

25m.
The dolphin berth for oil products can accommodate vessels
10.8
of up to 273,000 dwt with a draft of 19.8m.

The container terminal can accommodate vessels of up to
10.8
50,000 dwt with a maximum draft of 14m.

Pilotage.—Pilots are not compulsory, but recommended.
10.8
Mimai Saki Light Vessels may berth during daylight only, and unberthing is gen-
erally impracticable from wharfs during the hours of darkness.
Jizo Misaki (Seki Saki), the NE extremity of a wooded pen-
10.7 Vessels at Sea-Berth and Seichin Berth may depart up to 2000,
insula on the SW side of Hoyo Kaikyo, lies about 2 miles depending on weather conditions; VHF channel 16 is used.
WSW of Taka Shima. A light is shown from the point and Anchorage.—Anchorage is available within Nishi Oita
10.8
Naikai Pilots board vessels SE of the light. Hakuchi, in 6.5 to 7m, sand and mud, good holding ground.
Saganoseki Ko (33°15'N., 131°52'E.) (World Port Index No.
10.7 Except for periods of NW winds, the harbor is quiet throughout
62165), located about 2 miles WSW of Jizo Misaki, is an open the year.
harbor and port of entry. Large vessels anchor off Tsurusaki Harbor’s E breakwater, in
10.8
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Saganoseki Ko is

10.7 depths of 37 to 38m. The quarantine anchorage is situated in
8 hours 18 minutes; spring tides rise 2.1m and neap tides rise position 33°16'N, 131°46'E, in depths of 25 to 43m.
1.5m. The fairway through the central part of the Tsurusaki Haku-
10.8
Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the harbor range from 8

10.7 chi is designated as a prohibited anchorage area.
to 16m in the outer part and 4.9 to 8m in the inner part. Caution.—All vessels except those having the permission of
10.8
The draft limitation in the channel is 8.8m. Pier 1 has a draft

10.7 the Port Captain are prohibited from approaching within 30m
limitation of 9m, a length of 100m, and a gt capacity of 15,000. of any tanker loading inflammable materials, or any such ves-
Pier 2 is 200m long, with a draft limitation of 9.4m, and ac- sel not certified gas-free within Oita Ko.
commodates vessels up to 20,000 gt. Pier 3 is 130m long, with A detached breakwater, which has been destroyed, lies ap-
10.8
a draft limitation of 9.4m, and accommodates vessels up to proximately 1.3 miles ESE of the LNG dolphin berth located in
7,000 gt. Vessels are also moored at several mooring buoy position 33°16'N, 131°43'E. The rubble is marked by buoys, as
berths in the harbor. The inner harbor can accommodate small charted, and by a light at the E end of the ruins.
ore vessels in depths of 2.7 to 4m.
10.7 10.9 Beppu Wan (33°18'N., 131°35'E.) is entered between
able and board either at the quarantine anchorage or Seki Saki; Oita Ko and Toro Hana, about 6 miles to the N. Fishing nets are
VHF channel 16 is used. Pilots is only available during day- laid within 0.2 to 0.3 mile of its shores, except on the S side of
light hours. the bay.
Anchorage.—The harbor affords good anchorage, with a
10.7 The track of the swept channel leading from a position about
10.9
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5 miles N of Jizo Misaki into the center of Beppu Wan is Kobe Port Radio stations.
marked by lighted buoys. Contact Information.—The Himeji Ko Port Authority can
10.10
be contacted, as follows:
Beppu Ko (33°19'N., 131°31'E.) 1. Telephone: 81-97-5064622
2. Facsimile 81-97-5061776
World Port Index No. 62150 3. E-mail [email protected]
Anchorage.—Anchorage is prohibited from April through
10.10
10.10 Beppu Ko, the head of Beppu Wan, fronts the entire September within an area extending about 300m E of the S side
W shore of the bay. The harbor includes the four anchorages of of the pier at Beppu Hakuti.
Beppu Hakuti, Beppu Kokusi-kanko Hakuti, Kamegawa Haku- Vessels usually anchor NE of Beppu Hakuti breakwater, sea-
10.10
ti, and Hizi Ko (Hiji Ko). The port is primarily dedicated to ward of the prohibited anchorage. Vessels anchor off Kamega-
passenger vessels and ferry traffic. wa Hakuti, but local knowledge is necessary. Hizi Ko affords
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Kamegawa Ha-
10.10 anchorage in moderate depths, mud and sand bottom.
kuti and Hizi Ko is 8 hours 19 minutes; spring tides rise 2.1m Caution.—Fishing nets and fishing reefs are hazards in Bep-
10.10
and neap tides rise 1.5m. pu Ko. A large number of fixed nets are set along the coast in
Depths—Limitations.—Beppu Hakuti consists of three
10.10 the vicinity of Hizi Ko.
small basins, protected by breakwaters, with depths of 2.1 to
4.3m. Beppu Kokusaikanko Hakuti is protected by a detached 10.11 Kitsuki Wan (33°23'N., 131°40'E.) is entered be-
breakwater, 0.5 mile in length, and a second breakwater on the tween Gongen Bana and Usuishi Hana, from which a light is
S side. Depths inside the breakwaters range from 4 to 11.9m. shown, about 3 miles to the ENE. The head and NE side of the
Lights are shown from the head of the S breakwater, and about bay are fringed with sandbanks that dry out 0.5 mile in places.
100m from the head of the E breakwater. The town of Kitsuki lies at the head of the bay.
Wharf No. 1 to Wharf No. 3 have alongside depths of ap-
10.10 Morie Ko, about the middle of the NE side of Kitsuki Wan,
10.11
proximately 3.1m, 4.9m, and 7 to 12.5m, respectively. Passen- is shallow and is sheltered from all but S winds, but is only
ger vessels of up to 50,000 tons can be accommodated at available to small vessels with local knowledge. A light is
Wharf No. 3. shown from a sand spit on the S side of Morie Ko. A spoil
Kamekawa Gyoko lies about 1.5 miles N of Kokusaikanko
10.10 ground lies in position 33°24'N, 131°39'E.
Hakuti, a boat basin having general depths of 3.4m, protected Gyoja Misaki, 4.5 miles NNE of Tsukuishi (Usuishi) Hana,
10.11
by a lighted breakwater. Hizi Ko is protected by breakwaters is a headland now overlaid by the development of Oita Airport.
and is available for small vessels. An aeronautical light is shown from the airport.
Aspect.—The red tower of the geophysical institute stands
10.10 The E side of the airport is fringed with foul ground extend-
10.11
toward the rear of Beppu and is conspicuous. The electric ing 0.5 mile offshore. A lighted buoy is moored off the SE edge
lights of a cable railway on the hillside W of Beppu are visible of the foul ground.
for a considerable distance. The blue colored buildings of the Numerous fish havens exist within 4 miles of Gyoja Misaki
10.11
hospital in Kamegawa are good landmarks from a distance. Light.

The white walls in front of the town of Hizi are conspicuous. Kurotsuno Hana (33°32'N., 131°45'E.) is about 4 miles N
10.11
Beppu is a renowned hot spring resort and columns of white

10.10 of Gyoja Misaki, and consists of a rocky point backed by a
steam rising from the springs may be seen in the approach to dense growth of pine trees. The point should be given a wide
the port. berth for numerous reefs lie in the vicinity.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but if used, they will
10.10 Kunisaki (Tabuka) lies about 1.3 miles N of Kurotsuno Ha-
10.11
board in the Quarantine Anchorage or Seki Saki. Pilots are na. There is a small basin, protected by breakwaters, and avail-
available only from sunrise until 1 hour before sunset. able to small vessels at Kunisaki. A light is shown from the E
Pilots are provided from Seto Naikai (Inland Sea) Pilots Mo-
10.10 breakwater, and a second light from the S breakwater. O Se, a
ji for vessels approaching from the W, replacing Kanmon Kai- narrow reef with depths of less than 5m, extends about 0.6 mile
kyo Pilots, or entering from the S through Bungo Suido. For ENE, from abreast of Kunisaki. A lighted buoy marks the E ex-
vessels proceeding from Kobe, pilots will be provided from tremity of O Se.
there, and if from the S and E through Kii Suido, then pilots Futago Yama (33°35'N., 131°36'E.) rises about 6 miles
10.11
will be provided from Osaka Wan. WNW of Kunisaki, and is 721m high. It is the highest moun-
Pilots should be ordered from Moji or Kobe at least 24 hours
10.10 tain in this vicinity, and makes an excellent landmark.
before entering the Inland Sea, then again 6 hours in advance,
with both messages including the following information: 10.12 Tomiku lies about 3 miles NNW of Kunisaki. It has a
1. ETA and name of pilot station needed. small basin, protected by breakwaters, but is only available to
2. Destination. small craft with local knowledge. A light is shown from the
3. Speed. head of the N breakwater. Me Se, a rocky ledge that dries 0.6m,
4. Draft. extends about 0.5 mile offshore, about 0.4 mile SE of the
5. Cargo. breakwater light of Tomiku.
6. Length. Tsurugi Hana (33°40'N., 131°40'E.) is located 5 miles
10.12
7. Any other relevant information. NNW of Tomiku; between them the shore is fringed with a
Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on
10.10 bank, with the depths of less than 5.5m, extending about 0.3
VHF channel 16 when within range of Shimonoseki, Oita, or mile offshore, but there are no off-lying dangers. There are ma-
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ny fish havens up to 3.5 miles offshore in this area. of Komo Saki.

Imi, a village protected by breakwaters, is situated about 3.5
10.12 Ka Shima is located about 2.5 miles NNW of Komo Saki. Its
10.13
miles WNW of Tsurugi Hana. A light is shown from the head summit, near its E end, is 214m high. The S coast of the island
of the N breakwater at Imi. consists of dark brown cliffs. There are tide rips in the narrow
Hime Shima (33°44'N., 131°40'E.) is separated from the channel between Ka Shima and the coast to the SE. A light
mainland by Himeshima Suido, with its SW extremity about 2 stands on the NE side.
miles NE of Imi. Yahazu Take, a remarkable conical peak, Yoko Shima (32°56'N., 132°24'E.) lies about 4 miles WNW
10.13
267m high, forms the summit of the island, and lies on its S of Komo Saki; steep cliffs mark the S and W sides of the is-
side. A large number of fish havens, consisting of sunken land. A black rock lies about 1.5 mile N of Yoko Shima. Close
hulks, lie on all sides of Hime Shima and in Himeshima Suido. to the S end of Yoko Shima lies Ko Yoko Shima, 59m high,
A light is shown from Hashiragatake Hana, the E extremity
10.12 with tide rips occurring in the area to its E.
of the island. Lights are shown from the SW and NW sides of Hirajo Ko (32°59'N., 132°30'E.) shows a light from the N
10.13
the island. entrance point, located about 3.3 miles NE of Ka Shima Light.
Anchorage.—Anchorage during SE winds can be taken, in
10.12 Hirajo Ko, sheltered from all winds, affords anchorage to ves-
24m, sand, off the NW side of Hime Shima, with Su Hana, the sels with local knowledge. Mabune, a rock on the W side of
W extremity, bearing 180°, distant 0.75 to 1 mile off. Lighter Hirajo Ko, shows a light.
draft vessels can anchor closer inshore. Komatsu Saki is a steep headland faced with reddish-brown
10.13
During N winds, anchorage is afforded, in about 14.9m,

10.12 cliffs and marked by a round hill, 119m high. Kashiwa Ura is a
sand, about 0.6 mile SW of a sharp pointed rock at the E ex- cove on the E side of Kimatsu Saki and affords anchorage to
tremity of Hime Shima. small vessels, except during S winds.
Between Komatsu Saki and Yura Saki, about 5 miles W, the
10.13
Bungo Suido shore forms a bight in which are a number of small bays, most
of which are exposed S and have depths too great for anchor-
10.13 Bungo Suido (33°08'N., 132°08'E.) passes between age. A light is shown from Yura Saki.
the W coast of Shikoku and the E coast of Kyushu and is the
channel leading from the Pacific Ocean to the Naikai (Inland 10.14 Suge Saki (33°04'N., 132°25'E.) lies about 3.5 miles
Sea). The S entrance lies between Komo Saki on Shikoku, and NNE of Yura Saki, and between it and Kashiwa Saki, about 3.3
Tsurumi Saki on Kyushu, about 20 miles to the W. Hoyo Kai- miles further NNE, the shore forms a bight in which are nu-
kyo is the N entrance. Several power transmission lines, with merous small bays. Arashi Ura lies about 3.5 miles E of Suge
vertical clearances of 29 to 51m, cross Bungo Suido in the vi- Saki, has depths of 27.4 to 45.7m, and is sheltered and free of
cinity of position 33°13'N, 132°31'E. dangers, but can only be entered with local knowledge. A light
is shown from Suge Saki.
Iwamatsu Byoti lies 4 miles NNE of Suge Saki and is a shel-
10.14
tered bay and anchorage. Shono Shima, a rocky islet, lies on

the S side of Iwamatsu Byoti and shows a light. A light is also
shown at Iwamatsu Ko, situated at the head of the inlet.
Aspect.—Takega Shima, located with its S extremity about 2
10.14
miles N of Suge Saki Light, is prominent, with a wooded sum-

mit. The W side of the island is cliffy, and a light is shown
from the W end of the island. A water pipeline and a submarine
cable are laid from Takega Shima E to the mainland.
Oitsukami Shima (33°06'N., 132°20'E.) lies 4 miles W of
10.14
Takega Shima. The W side of the island consists of high cliffs

fringed by rocks. Nedoko Iwa, two prominent rocks, lie about
0.8 mile of the E side of Oitsukami Shima.
Hiburi Shima, sparsely covered with trees, is located about
10.14
2.5 miles N of Oitsukami Shima. The island is divided into two

parts by a narrow boat channel that can only be used during
HW. The SW part of the island is mostly cliffy and is fringed in
places with rocks. The NE side is indented; at the heads of
three of the bays lie small villages. A light is shown from the
W side of the island.
Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain an-
10.14
chorage in Ako Ura, near the village of Ako, on the E side of

Komo Saki Light the NW part of Hiburi Shima, when the winds are S to W. The
depths in the greater part of the bay are too deep for anchorage.
Komo Saki (32°54'N., 132°29'E.) is a black steep cliffy During N to E winds, the anchorage is untenable.
headland, forming the SW extremity of a peninsula on the E
side of the S entrance of Bungo Suido. A light is shown from 10.15 Komobuchi Byochi (33°10'N., 132°25'E.) is a shel-
the point. Okino So, a group of rocks, lies about 1.5 miles SW tered bay entered between Kuro Shima and Noto Saki, about
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Uwajima Ko (33°13'N., 132°34'E.)

10.16 Uwajima Ko lies at the head of Uwajima Wan and

consists of a natural harbor, with anchorage for large vessels
and berthing for smaller vessels.
Winds—Weather.—In winter during strong NW winds,
10.16
swells enter the harbor up to the breakwater. With the wind

from any other direction, the harbor is safe and affords good
shelter. The wind is mostly E during the typhoon season.
Tides—Currents.—The MHW water interval at Uwajima
10.16
Wan is 7 hours 21 minutes; spring tides rise 2.1m and neap

tides rise 1.5m.
Depths—Limitations.—Depths of 21m and greater lie in
10.16
the channel NE of Ku Shima; similar depths lie in the narrow

channel S of the island. Ushiga Se, a detached rock with a
depth of less than 1.8m, lies about 0.4 mile E of Hako Saki, the
S extremity of Ku Shima.
Depths in the outer part of the harbor range from 10.1 to
10.16
Hiburi Shima Light 20m; depths in the inner part SE to S of the breakwater range
from 4 to 7m.
1.5 miles ESE. A light is shown from Noto Saki. There are two Kabasaki No. 1 Quay has an alongside depth of 6m. Kabasa-
10.16
sheltered coves at the head of Komobuchi Ko, one on the SE ki No. 2 Quay has a depth of 4.5m
and one on the NW. A light is shown from a small islet which Sakashizu Quay, on the S side of the harbor, lies on re-
10.16
lies close off the W entrance point of the NW cove. There are claimed land and has five berths with alongside depths of 3.5 to
depths of 32 to 55m, mud and sand, in each cove. 7.5m; vessels of up to 14,000 tons can be accommodated.
A canal has been constructed across a narrow neck which
10.15 On the S side of the reclaimed land is a harbor with a depth
10.16
forms the NW branch of Komobuchi Ko; at LW the canal has a of 4.6m in the outer part and a depth of 2.4m in the inner part.
depth of 3.1m. A light is shown on the W side of the N en- There are two timber berths at Tsukiji jetty, on the N side the
10.16
trance to the canal. inner harbor, with alongside depths of 4 to 6m.

To Shima (33°12'N., 132°22'E.) is located 2 miles W of the
10.15 Aspect.—Ebisu Yama, on the S side of the harbor entrance,
10.16
canal light on Komobuchi Ko. The island is densely wooded; is a conspicuous round-topped hill, about 1.3 miles ESE of the
on its E side are the villages of Honura and Kojuura. A light is summit of Ku Shima. The white tower of a castle stands on the
shown from the breakwater at Honura Ko. Ka Shima lies about SE side of Shiro Yama and is conspicuous in the city.
0.8 mile NNW of To Shima, and a light is shown from its N A light is shown from a red tower situated on the head of a
10.16
side. breakwater on the S side of Ku Shima.

Fubushino Seto (Hubusi-no Seto) is the channel between To
10.15 Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be had, in about 13m,
10.16
Shima and the mainland. In the middle of the channel, at its mud, about 320m NNW of the head of the breakwater. O Ura,
narrowest part, is Oko Shima, an islet, from which a light is on the N side of the harbor, affords good anchorage to small
seen. There is no passage on the W side of the islet, as it is ob- vessels during strong NW winds; local knowledge is essential.
structed by a reef. Yoshida Ko (33°15'N., 132°31'E.), a local harbor in the NE
10.16
Uwajima Wan (33°14'N., 132°28'E.) is entered between corner of Uwajima Wan, affords anchorage to large vessels, in
Mizugaura Saki, about 3.3 miles E of Oko Shima, and Ora Sa- 25m and greater, mud.
ki, the S extremity of Ora Shima, about 2.8 miles N. Ko Shima, Directions.—Hikide Hana, in line bearing 092° with Gon-
10.16
a small islet from which a light is shown, lies close S of Ora genmori, leads about 183m N of O Se, 0.25 mile N of the dan-
Saki. gers of No Shima, and 183m S of Kirige Se.
Mizugaura Ko lies close S of Mizugaura Saki and is protect-
10.15 Uwa-jima Ko is entered between Udono Saki, the N point of
10.16
ed by a breakwater. Two lights, disposed horizontally, are Ku Shimas, and Hikide Hana, about 0.3 mile NE of Udono Sa-
shown from the breakwater. ki.
Nishi Ura and Higashi Ura, two small bays in the SE part of
10.15 The passage S of Ku Shima is narrow between the shoals
10.16
Uwa-jima Wan, affords anchorage to small vessels with the aid that extend from each shore.
of local knowledge. Hokezu Wan is entered between Ora Saki and Hirabae Hana,
10.16
Maru Se, a detached rock with a depth of 1.3m, lies in the

10.15 a conspicuous red point, about 3.8 miles NW. Takamori Yama,
middle of the entrance to Uwajima Wan. A lighted buoy is 635m high, rises conspicuously about 1.3 miles NE of the head
moored off the NW side of the rock. of the bay.
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Anchorage.—Anchorage is available at Tawaratsu Ko, on

10.16 uninhabited, is located about 1.5 miles WNW of Su Zaki. A
the N side of Hokezu Wan. Vessels anchor, in 12.8m, off the light is shown from Ko Shima, which lies close off the NE ex-
village of Waki. Vessels with local knowledge can anchor in tremity of Jino O Shima. O Shima, lying close N of the W end
Takayama Ko and Tamatsu Ko. of Jino O Shima, has a flat-topped summit.
Watariga Haya, a rock that dries 0.9m, lies about 0.8 mile N
10.18
10.17 Osaki Hana (33°19'N., 132°22'E.) is a densely- of the N end of O Shima. A lighted buoy marks the NW side of
wooded promontory, lying about 5 miles W of Hokezu Wan. Watariga Haya.
The point is fringed by reefs extending about 0.1 mile offshore. Shitama Ko (33°26'N., 132°24'E.) is entered between Tatsu
10.18
A light is shown from the point. Saki and Suwa Saki, about 1.5 miles to the N. The bay is un-
Okuchi Wan is entered between Muro Hana, about 1 mile
10.17 suitable as an anchorage because of its exposure to W winds. A
NNE of Osaki Bana, and Su Zaki, a projecting headland with light is shown from a rock close off Suwa Saki.
steep cliffs, about 1.5 miles farther NNE. The entrance to the Sa Shima, a barren reddish-colored island, lies on the S side
10.18
bay is about 0.6 mile wide. Taka Shima, the larger of a number of the main approach to Yawatahama Wan, about 0.8 mile W of
of islets on the S side of the entrance, shows two lights. Suwa Saki. A light is shown from the W side of the island.
Nakano Ura, Minae Ura, and Kuranuki Ura lie on the S side
10.17 Kuro Shima and Karasu Shima lie to the W of the approach to
of the bay from W to E, respectively. Mikamie Ko lies in the Yawatahama Wan.
NE part of Okuchi Wan. A reef extends about 0.1 mile E from the E end of Sa Shima;
10.18
Anchorage.—Nakano Ura, sheltered by the islets on the S

10.17 on its extremity is a rock with a depth of 2.2m.
side of the entrance of Okuchi Wan, affords a safe refuge an-
chorage for vessels of local knowledge. Mikamie Ko is also Yawatahama Ko (33°27'N., 132°25'E.)
sheltered.
In general, anchorage can be found according to the direc-
10.17 World Port Index No. 62020
tion of the wind in the inlets on the S and E sides of the bay, but
they are restricted in the area due to the fact the depths are 10.19 Yawatahama Ko is located at the head of the bay and
somewhat great and the anchorage space is limited. consists of a town and a small harbor, with anchorage and
berthing space for small vessels.
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Yawatahama Ko
10.19
is 7 hours 20 minutes; spring tides rise 1.6m and neap tides rise
0.9m.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is separated into an out-
10.19
er harbor and an inner harbor by the Deshima Wharf. A shal-

low basin used by fishing vessels is located at the innermost
portion of the inner harbor. Berthing details are provided in the
table titled Yawatahama Ko Berths.
Yawatahama Ko Berths
Berth Length Depths Remarks
Okishinden Terminal
Quay No. 2 92m 5.5m Ro-ro
Kurinoura District Terminal
Ganpeki 70m 5.0m General cargo
Kaisen 130m 7.5m General cargo
Taiheiyo Cement Terminal
Cement 100m 3.0m Cement
Dolphin 23m 5.5m Cement
Yawatahama Ferry Terminal
Pier 1 125m 5.5m Ro-ro
Pier 2 113m 5.5m Ro-ro
Aspect.—Suwa Saki is conspicuous on the S side of the en-

10.19
Osaki Hana Light trance. Sanuki Mine rises between the heads of Yawatahama
Ko and Kawanoishi Ko, about 2.3 miles NE of Suwa Saki; the
10.18 Jino O Shima (33°22'N., 132°21'E.), 128m high and wooded summit is a good landmark. A radio tower, with an ob-
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struction light, stands on a hill about 0.5 mile E of the breakwa- miles to the SW, the coast is fringed with reefs in places, but
ter at the head of the harbor. fairly close inshore. The only danger is a rock, awash, less than
Anchorage.—Vessels anchor, in depths of 12 to 16m, mud,
10.19 0.5 mile SSE of Ko-kajiya Hana. A lighted buoy is moored
W of the head of the breakwater at the mouth of Shin Kawa. close S of the rock.
The anchorage is sheltered from all winds except from the W.
Misaki Ko (33°22'N., 132°05'E.) is located about 1.5 miles
10.20
10.20 Kawanoishi Ko (33°28'N., 132°23'E.) is entered be- NW of Ko-kajiya Hana, and is entered NW of Doji Hana
tween Yono Saki and Nihonmatsu Hana, about 0.4 mile to the (33°22'N., 132°06'E.). The village of Misaki lies at the head of
W. The town of Kawanoishi lies at the head of the harbor. the bay and shows a light. Sada Ura and Ino Ura are two coves
Kawanoishi Ko affords anchorage sheltered from all winds.
10.20 on the SE side of the bay.
Vessels anchor in the E side of the harbor, in depths of 11 to Misaki Ko affords anchorage to vessels with local knowl-
10.20
20m, mud; local knowledge is necessary. edge, except during W winds. When the wind is W, small ves-
Ikata Wan is the small bay W of Kawanoishi Ko. Muroga
10.20 sels can obtain shelter in either Sada Ura or Ino Ura.
Hana (Muro Saki), the W entrance point, shows a light and is From the head of Misaki Ko, the shore trends SW for a dis-
10.20
conspicuous. The depths in the bay are too great for convenient tance of 6 miles to Sada Misaki. The point is shown by a light
anchorage. and is a ramark signal station. There are no known offshore
dangers.
West Side of Bungo Suido and Off-lying Islands
10.21 Shibiko Se (32°57'N., 132°16'E.) is an isolated rock,

with a depth of 14m, lying almost in mid-channel in the S ap-
proach to Bungo Suido.
Mizunoko Shima is a small dark islet, 19.2m high, lying in
10.21
mid-channel, about 7.5 miles NW of Shibiko Se. Ko Bae,

about 0.2 mile S of the islet, is a brown, rounded rock, about
0.6m high. Hira Se, about 0.2 mile SE of the islet, has a depth
of 1.8m, rock. A light is shown from Mizunoko Shima.
Montonoma Kaikyo (32°57'N., 132°04'E.) separates the S
10.21
end of O Shima (32°58'N., 132°04'E.) from the N end of the

peninsula of which Tsurumi Zaki is the E extremity. The strait
is narrow and almost impassable because of rocks on either
side and the strong tidal currents. An overhead power cable,
with a vertical clearance of 26m, spans the channel. A light is
shown from the S side of the strait.
Sakino Se consists of three islets lying about 1.3 miles E of
10.21
the NE extremity of O Shima. The middle islet is dark in color

and shows a light.
10.22 Takate Shima (32°59'N., 132°04'E.), 42m high and

covered with dense growth, lies about 0.5 mile NNW of the N
extremity of O Shima; between them is Komo Shima, flat-
topped, with a growth of pine trees.
Saiki Wan is entered between Takate Shima and Kamado Sa-
10.22
ki, about 5 miles to the NW. The shores of the bay are indented
with coves and inlets. The several headlands within the bay
should all be given a wide berth, for off them lie dangerous
reefs and rocks.
Aspect.—Higashikuro Mine and Tonoue Yama, two high
10.22
peaks on the S side of the bay, are very conspicuous. Takahira

Muroga Hana Light Yama, bare and dome-shaped, serves as a landmark on the N
side of the bay, about 2 miles W of Kamado Saki.
Kucho Wan (33°28'N., 132°18'E.) is located about 3 miles
10.20 Caution.—Sunokoshi is a sandbank in the middle of the en-
10.22
WSW of Ikata Wan. The shores of the bay are fringed with trance of Saiki Wan. The S extremity of Takega Shima
reefs extending about 0.2 mile offshore in places, but landing (32°59'N., 131°59'E.) and Tsurumatsu Bana, the NW extremity
can be effected at a wharf at Kucho, at the head of the bay. A of a Ya Shima (32°58'N., 131°57'E.), in line bearing 240°,
submarine cable projects out through Kuco Wan, laid SW leads close NW of Sunokoshi.
through Bungo Suido. Takega Shima and Katashiro-jima, about 1.8 miles to the
10.22
Between Kuicho Shima and Ko-Kajiya Hana, about 10.5

10.20 WNW, lie on the E and W sides of the fairway, respectively.
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Saiki Ko (32°58'N., 131°56'E.) Tsukumi Wan, about 0.8 mile N of Kannon Zaki. A light is
shown from the rock. Kuro Iwa is a black rock lying about 1.8
World Port Index No. 62175 miles W of Shira Ishi. A lighted buoy is moored close off the E
side of Kuro Iwa.
10.23 Saiki Ko, the site of a naval air base and commercial Kuro Shima (33°06'N., 131°54'E.), 92m high and wooded,
10.24
harbor, lies in the SW corner of Saiki Wan. Main commodities lies about 0.8 mile WSW of Kuro Iwa. Chinu Saki is the ex-
handled include cement, wood chip, wood pulp, and general tremity of a promontory that extends NW from the S shore of
cargo. About 100 vessels visit the port annually. the bay. A light is shown from Chinu Saki, situated at the head
The port consists of a town and a small natural harbor, with of a breakwater extending N from the point.
anchorage and berthing for vessels up to 44,000 tons.
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Saiki Ko is 7
10.23
Tsukumi Ko (33°05'N., 131°52'E.)
hours 8 minutes; spring tides rise 1.5m and neap tides rise
1.2m. World Port Index No. 62170
The tidal currents in the approach to the anchorages set E
10.23
and W between Takega Shima and Todo-jima, on the falling 10.25 Tsukumi Ko lies at the head of Tsukumi Wan and is
and rising tides, respectively, but do not attain any great rate. divided into two parts by a peninsula, the head of which lies
Depths—Limitations.—Vessels are limited to a maximum
10.23 0.75 mile W of Chinu Saki. The port consists of a town and a
draft of 12m in the channel. natural harbor with anchorage and berthing for large vessels.
The Nihon Cement Pier has a permissible draft of 8.5m; the
10.23 The port is mainly used for the export of limestone and cement.
Kokoku Jinken Pulp Pier allows a draft of 5m; and the Dolphin Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Tsukumi Ko is 7
10.25
Pier has a depth of 9m, with a 12,000 dwt capacity. hours 38 minutes; spring tides rise 1.8m and neap tides rise
Mejima Pier has an alongside depth of 10m, and there is a
10.23 1.5m.
mooring buoy in a depth of 12m able to accommodate vessels The tidal currents W of Shira Ishi are slight; the direction
10.25
of up to 20,000 gt. and velocity are uncertain.

The lumber anchorage has a depth of 14m and is able to han-
10.23 Depths—Limitations.—The Onoda Cement Wharf, Berth
10.25
dle four 10,000 dwt vessels. A through Berth D, have depths alongside from 13 to 16m. All
Aspect.—A large chimney and four towers are good land-
10.23 berths can accommodate vessels up to 60,000 dwt, except for
marks on Me Shima, on the S side of the entrance to the harbor. Berth C, which accommodates 2,000 dwt. There are five other
The two chimneys of the cement factory, about 1.5 miles berths, with drafts of 7 to 10.5m, for vessels of 3,000 to 23,000
WNW of the summit of Onyu Shima, are good marks for enter- dwt.
ing when S of Onyu Shima. Aspect.—The limestone quarries on the hills that back Tsu-
10.25

10.23 kumi Ko are conspicuous from a distance and serve as land-
able and board at the quarantine anchorage; VHF channel 16 is marks for the harbor. Two chimneys of a cement factory on the
used. S side of the mouth of Aoe Kawa are conspicuous. A conspicu-
Anchorage.—Anchorage is afforded large vessels in the vi-
10.23 ous cement factory stands at the head of the N part of the har-
cinity of the quarantine anchorage E of Todo Hana, in a depth bor.
of about 20.1m. Anchorage can also be obtained ENE of the Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but a pilot is avail-
10.25
cove on the W side of the harbor and between the W side of able. It is recommended unless the master is acquainted with
Onyu Shima and the mainland shore; the bottom is mud and the locality. The pilot boards at the anchorage in position
sand. The latter anchorage is safest when the winds are E to S 33°5'30"N, 131°54'E. The Pilots can be contacted on VHF
during typhoons. channels 12 and 16 (call sign: Tsukumi-ho-an}. There are no
restrictions to night berthing/sailing, but to avoid accidents
10.24 Hoto Shima (33°06'N., 132°01'E.) lies about 2.5 they are subject to master/pilot agreement.
miles N of Kamado Saki, and has a pointed summit, sparsely Signals.—A weather signal station stands on the S side of
10.25
covered with shrubs. A light is shown from a white tower on the mouth of the Aoe Kawa, in a position about 0.5 mile SW of
the N side of Hoto Shima. From its E extremity, a reef, on No Shima, the E extremity of the peninsula that separates the
which several above-water rocks lie, extends about 1 mile NE. harbor into N and S parts. Weather signals are displayed by
A light is shown from a rock near the end of the reef. A light is flashing light from the signal mast.
shown from the head of a breakwater, on the SW side of Hoto Anchorage.—The anchorage lies between Kuro Shima and
10.25
Shima. Yokura Zaki, the point on the N side of the entrance to Tsuku-
Tsukumi Wan (33°06'N., 131°53'E.) is entered between
10.24 mi Ko.
Kannon Zaki (33°06'N., 131°57'E.) and Kusuya Saki, about 2 Open to the NE, anchoring in Tsukumi Ko is impossible
10.25
miles to the NNW. A light is shown on Kusuya Saki. A light is during strong NE to E winds; sea and swell enter the harbor
also shown from a white tower at a point 0.6 mile SW of Kan- with these winds. Mountains on three sides of Tsukumi Ko af-
non Zaki. ford protection from winds from other directions; anchorage
Steep cliffs mark the shores of Tsukumi Wan. The crumbling
10.24 can be obtained, in 9.2 to 29m, clay, to within about 0.1 mile of
white cliffs that back Tsukumi Ko at the head of the bay are the shores of the harbor. However, the inlet on the S side of
conspicuous. Tsukumi Ko is exposed to NNW winds.
Shira Ishi is a white rock, 5.2m high, lying in the entrance to
10.24 The quarantine anchorage lies SW of Kuro Shima.
10.25
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Usuki Wan Usuki Ko is a local harbor at the head of Usuki Wan. A ba-
10.26
sin, enclosed by breakwaters, lies on the S side of the head of

10.26 Usuki Wan (33°10'N.,131°53'E.) is entered between the harbor, depths of 3.1 to 4.9m in this basin affords shelter to
Kusuya Bana and Kushiga Hana, about 5.3 miles to the NNW. small vessels. A light is shown from the head of the SE break-
Tsukumi Shima, a dark, wooded islet with a sharp summit,
10.26 water, as well as from the breakwater on the N side of the
lies about 0.8 mile off the S shore of Usuki Wan in a position mouth of Usuki Kawa.
about 1.8 miles WNW of Kusuya Bana. The harbor is relatively safe from all winds except those
10.26
Two rocks, the N of which has a depth of 0.9m, with the oth-
10.26 from the NE. A chimney at the head of the harbor is conspicu-
er drying 0.6m, lie between Tsukumi Shima and the shore S. A ous.
beacon stands on the drying rock. A yellow light is shown from Tsuta Shima (33°14'N., 131°54'E.) lies about 5.5 miles
the beacon. A lighted buoy is moored 0.7 mile E of Tsukumi NNE of Shitanoe Ko, and about 1.8 miles S of Jizo Misaki in
Shima. the approach to Shita Ura, which is the winter anchorage for
Shitanoe Ko (33°10'N., 131°50'E.) is a small harbor on the
10.26 Saganoseki. A light is shown from a small breakwater on the
NW side of Usuki Wan, about 3.5 miles SW of Kushiga Hana. NE side of Shita Ura. A lighted buoy is moored about 0.2 mile
Depths of 4.9 to 8.9m, mud, affords anchorage to small vessels S of Tsuta Shima.
with local knowledge. A light is shown on the E entrance point The Naikai pilots board vessels in the vicinity of Tsuta Shi-
10.26
to Shitanoe Ko. ma.
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233
235
SECTOR 11
THE NAIKAI (INLAND SEA)—SUO NADA AND KANMON KAIKYO
Plan.—This sector discusses Suo Nada and Kanmon Kai-

11.0 and Ko-jima lie off the W side of Iwai-jima.
kyo, the W entrance of the Naikai. The descriptive sequence
for Suo Nada is generally E to W, with the N coast described 11.3 Kaminoseki Kaikyo (33°50'N., 132°07'E.) is the
first, followed by the S coast. Kanmon Kaikyo is described strait between the NE end of Naga Shima and the SW extremi-
from W to E. ty of Murotsu Hanto. The narrowest part of the strait is about
0.2 mile long, in an E and W direction, with depths of 8.9 to
General Remarks 11.9m. The passage, which does not exceed 90m in width, is
reduced to a navigable channel of about 46m and a depth of
11.1 Suo Nada (33°50'N., 131°31'E.), the W section of the 4.9m by the shoals on each side. Both sides of the strait are
Naikai, is bounded on the N by the coast of Honshu and on the marked by navigation lights. Yoko Shima lies about 0.5 mile S
S and W by the coast of Kyushu. On the E, it is separated from of the entrance to Kaminoseki Seto.
Iyo Nada by Naga Shima, Iwai Shima, and Hime Shima. On Kaminoseki Seto is spanned by the Kaminoseki Bridge, with
11.3
the W it is separated from the Sea of Japan by Kanmon Kai- a vertical clearance of about 21m. A green fixed light marks
kyo. Suo Nada is about 50 miles long, E and W, and about 20 the center of the bridge and a red fixed light marks each side of
miles wide. the clear passage.
Tides—Currents.—In general, the currents in Suo Nada
11.1 Sago-jima lies about 0.8 mile NNW of Koyamando Hana,
11.3
flow E during the ebb tide and W during the flood. It alternates the N extremity of Naga Shima. The island forms the N side of
40 minutes after HW and LW. The velocity and direction of the Zoshi Seto, which leads into Sago Wan. Ikada Se, showing a
current may sometimes vary considerably, but is generally less light, is a black rock lying on a reef that extends 0.3 mile SW
than 1.5 knots. from the SW point of Sago-jima.
Caution.—The depths of Suo Nada are about 51m in its E en-
11.1 Kame Iwa (33°52'N., 132°05'E.) consists of three rocks, awash,
trance and gradually decrease toward the W, where depths of less lying on the S side of Zoshi Seto, about 0.3 mile NE of Kayomano
than 11m lie within 7 miles of the shore. Several dangerous Hana. A light, 14m in height, is shown from the S part of Kame
wrecks lie sunk on or near the main navigational track and can Iwa.
best be seen on the charts. Care should be taken with regards to Ushi-jima lies about 2 miles WSW of Sago-jima and is trian-
11.3
submarine cables which are laid throughout the area. gular in shape, with four summits of nearly equal height. A
light is shown from Kaitsuke Hana, the N extremity of the is-
Suo Nada—North Coast and Off-lying Islands land, and from a breakwater on the NW side of the island.
Four submarine cables, one of which is a power cable, are
11.3
11.2 Naga Shima (33°50'N., 132°06'E.) is about 5 miles laid from the bay on the NW side of Ushi Shima to the main-
long and irregular in shape. Its NW and SE sides are washed by land N.
the waters of Suo Nada and Iyo Nada, respectively. The SW
part of the island is joined to the rest of the island by an isth- 11.4 O Shima (33°52'N., 131°59'E.), located about 1 mile
mus. NW of Ushi-jima, consists of two islets joined by drying rocks.
Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain an-
11.2 The S islet is the larger of the two.
chorage, sheltered from W winds, either off Shida, a village on Hirao Ko at the NW end of Sago Wan, is a long narrow bight
11.4
the SE coast, or in a bight off Kamai, a village about 1.8 miles which makes a tortuous indentation to the NE, and has a width
further NE. of slightly more than 0.2 mile. The bight is protected from the
Amata-jima lies about 0.4 mile S of the S extremity of Naga
11.2 S by Atada Shima. In the S part of Hirao Ko the depths are 5.5
Shima. Passage, between the two islands, is dangerous because of to 10.1m, mud.
sunken rocks. A light is shown from the S extremity of Amata-ji- Sagowan Hakuchi, on the S side of the peninsula, affords an-
11.4
ma. Usu Se are the two SW rocks of several rocks that lie on foul chorage, in depths from 7 to 13m, mud. There are a number of
ground extending SW from the SW side of Amata-jima. mooring buoys in the N part of this anchorage; a submarine ca-
Hanaguri To (33°47'N., 132°02'E.) is an islet that lies close
11.2 ble is laid from the N end of Uma Shima to the W end of the
off the SW end of Naga Shima on the E side of Hanaguri Seto. peninsula.
The islet is wooded and cliffy on all sides. A light is shown Murozumi Hanto (33°55'N., 131°58'E.) lies about 3 miles
11.4
from the W extremity of the island. NNW of O Shima. The S face of the peninsula is cliffy and
Iwai-jima lies on the N side of the E entrance to Suo Nada,
11.2 conspicuous; the E side forms a bay, which is open to the SE.
about 1.5 miles W of Hanaguri To Light. The island is moun- The town of Murozumi is situated at the head of the bay. A
tainous and forms a tableland of nearly uniform height. Rocky light is shown from the W entrance point to the bay.
shoals lie within 0.15 mile of its shores. Eboshi Se, three Hikari Ko, located about 3 miles NW of Murozumi Hanto, is
11.4
above-water rocks, lie at the outer end of a reef which extends a narrow basin on the SE side of Shimada Gawa. The basin is
about 0.2 mile off the SE extremity of the island. A lighted about 700m long and from 90 to 140m wide. A light is shown
buoy marks the E end of Eboshi Se. The islets of Ko-iwai-jima from the head of a breakwater forming the W side of the en-
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236 Sector 11. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Suo Nada and Kanmon Kaikyo
trance. may reach 1 knot.

A jetty berth, with a dolphin off each end and a depth of
11.4
11.3m, lies alongside the SE side of the entrance to the basin. 11.7 Kasado Wan (33°58'N., 131°50'E.) lies between the
A lighted buoy is moored close S of the S end of the basin. SE side of O Shima and the NW side of Kasado Shima. The W
O-Mizunase-jima (33°56'N., 131°56'E.) is located about 1
11.4 approach to Kasado Wan is divided into two deep channels by
mile S of Hikari Ko, and consists of two hills of equal height. islets, and rocks and reefs, which lie W of the entrance to the
Ko-minase-jima, two small islets, lie close NW of O-Mizu- bay. The N channel has depths of 12.8 to 21.9m, and the S
nase-jima. The NW end of O-Mizunase-jima and the S islet of channel 14.6 to 27m. Miyano Seto, between the N end of Kasa-
Ko-minase-jima are connected by a breakwater. A light is do Shima and Miyanosu Hana, is a deep-water channel, 0.1
shown from the S point of O-Mizunase-jima. mile wide with a depth of 12.8m.
Kudamatsu (34°00'N., 131°52'E.) (World Port Index No.
11.7
11.5 No Shima (33°56'N., 131°42'E.) lies about 3 miles 61675) stands at the head of Kasado Wan and contains a num-
SW of the entrance of Tokuyama Wan and exhibits a light at its ber of deep-water berths and anchorage space. An oil berth, E
S end. A light is also shown from a breakwater on the NW side of Miyanosu Hana, can accommodate large tankers with a draft
of the island. Hira Shima and Oki Shima, two islets, lie N of of up to 11.9m.
No Shima. These three islets are joined by rocky ledges and Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor in Kasado Wan, as conve-
11.7
reefs. Omo Ze, a shoal which dries, lies about 0.6 mile SW of nient, in depths of 11 to 14.6m, mud.
the S extremity of No Shima. A light is shown from Omo Ze. A Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advisable for
11.7
submarine pipeline and three cables lead NNW from No Shima those without local knowledge; it is available during daylight
to the shore of mainland; another submarine cable leads NNE hours only. The pilot boards in the quarantine anchorage.
to Uma Shima.
Uma Shima (see paragraph 8.7) and Otsu Shima are connect-
11.5
Tokuyama Wan
ed by a low isthmus. Miyaichigo Shima and Itsutsu Shima,
small islets, lie close off the W side of Otsu Shima. A cable is 11.8 Tokuyama Wan (34°02'N., 131°49'E.) lies between
laid from a position about 1 mile E of Itsutsu Shima, NW to the O Shima and Sukumo-jima on the SE, Otsu Shima on the W,
mainland. and Kurokami-jima and Sen-jima on the NW.
A conspicuous radio mast is situated at Marusyama Saki on
11.5 Tides—Currents.—On a rising tide, the current divides af-
11.8
the N headland of Otsu Shima. A light is shown from the ter entering the channel, one branch flows N through Nakayano
breakwater head at Hon Ura, a small harbor on the W side of Seto then NE, and the other branch flows W along the coast.
Otsu Shima. Caution should be taken to avoid a fish haven en- The two opposing flows meet N of Kurokami Shima where the
closed within the area described by the lines joining the follow- surface current diminishes. The spring rate of flow at the en-
ing positions: trance is 1.25 knots, but the rate in the middle of the bay reduc-
a. 34°00'36.1''N, 131°41'47.3''E. es to 0.25 knot.
b. 34°00'34.7''N, 131°41'48.1''E. Depths—Limitations.—The main deep-water channel into
11.8
c. 34°00'33.7''N, 131°41'45.2''E. Tokuyama Wan from the S lies between Su Shima and Iwa Shi-
d. 34°00'35.0''N, 131°41'44.5''E. ma, and is 0.5 mile wide and with a least depth of 25m.
Idemitsu Sea Berth, with nine mooring buoys, is situated
11.8
Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Ko about 1 mile NE of the entrance channel to the bay. A subma-

rine pipeline connects between the sea berth and the coast of
11.6 Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Ko (34°00'N., 131°48'E.) is Oshima Hanto, and a special mark buoy is moored near the
an important industrial and harbor complex. The extent of the seaward end of the pipeline. The sea berth has a depth for ves-
harbor is divided into four areas. Area No. 1 lies off the city of sels with a draft of 19.5m, and it is equipped with a submers-
Tokuyama at the head of Tokuyama Wan, and includes the E ible oil boom, and can accommodate vessels between 70,000
part of Senshima Suido; Area No. 2 lies off the city of and 275,000 dwt, with maximum length of 340m.
Kudamatsu at the head of Kasado Wan; Area No. 3 consists of Nishiga Mori Jetty lies about 1.3 miles E of Iwa Shima, which
11.8
the areas to seaward of Area No. 1 and Area No. 2, bounded SE projects from the shore, and has an 11.9m depth alongside. Tank
by Kasado Shima, SW and W by the harbor limit, and N by the depot and oil installation occupy the NW side of Osima Hanto.
coastline E of Shinoki Hana; Area No. 4 lies E of Kasado Shi- Jetty No. 2 through Jetty No. 7 are situated along the NW coast,
ma, between the harbor limits and the coast. with mooring dolphins off Jetty No. 2, Jetty No. 3, Jetty No. 4,
Winds—Weather.—During typhoons in summer and au-
11.6 and Jetty No. 7. Jetty No. 3 has a depth of 11.7m alongside; Jetty
tumn, the SE wind is the strongest, in winter the West Mon- No. 5 has a depth of 12.3m alongside.
soon is strongest. Surges and waves enter Tokuyama Wan Aspect.—The S entrance to the bay lies between Iwa Shima,
11.8
when strong SSE winds blow during typhoons. Wind from any which shows a light, and Su Shima, about 0.8 mile to the W.
other direction has little effect on vessels at anchor in the har- Senshima Suido, the N channel into the bay, lies between the N
bor, which is protected by the islands and peninsula. side of Sen Shima and the mainland N. Vessels also use Naka-
Tides—Currents.—At the entrance to Tokuyama Wan, the
11.6 tanino Seto, between the N end of Otsu Shima and the W side
flood current flows W, and the ebb flows E, with a rate which of Kurokami-jima.
may reach more than 1 knot. Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory; however, an Inland
11.8
In the vicinity of the entrance to Kasado Wan the flood cur-

11.6 Sea Pilot or the harbor pilot can be requested with a message to
rent flows WNW, and the ebb flows SSE, with a rate which Anjeir Moji, 24 hours in advance. Sea pilots board ship 3 miles
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Sector 11. The Naikai (Inland Sea)—Suo Nada and Kanmon Kaikyo 237
S of Seki Saki Light (33°13'N., 131°54'E.). Harbor pilots Seaweed nurseries, containing steel piles, extend up to 0.2
11.9
board at the quarantine anchorage area (34°01'N., 131°46'E.), mile offshore for 1 mile W of the entrance to Ube Ko.
in a depth of 11m. Pilots board deeper draft vessels 2 miles SW
of the anchorage. Ube Ko (33°56'N., 131°14'E.)
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in almost any part of
11.8
Tokuyama Wan, in depths of 10 to 18.3m; however, submarine World Port Index No. 61690
pipelines and cables are to be avoided.
Caution.—Two submarine oil pipelines, marked by yellow
11.8 11.10 Ube Ko occupies the whole of a bight between Mo-
buoys, are laid NE from the N of oil installation to the oil refin- toyama Misaki and Ube Misaki. The port consists of three har-
ery in Tokuyama. bors, namely, East Harbor, Main Harbor, and West Harbor. The
harbors are made up mainly of reclaimed land, constructed
11.9 Tokuyama (34°02'N., 131°49'E.) (World Port Index from coal slag.
No. 61680) lies at the head of Tokuyama Wan. The public Winds—Weather.—The climate is generally mild and as a
11.10
wharves have depths of 4 to 12.2m and can accommodate ves- rule the wind direction is frequently E. During the winter, there
sels of up to 40,000 dwt. are frequently W or NW winds, but there is rarely wind from
The oil installation occupies the NE side of the bay, N of the SE.
Osima Hanto. It consists of a large harbor with berthing facilities Tides—Currents.—The seas are generally low and the ad-
11.10
for vessels of up to 50,000 gt and a deep draft of 11.9m. verse effects of tidal currents and drifting silt are not to be seen,
There are also a number of buoy berths in depths of up to but there is a danger of abnormal high tides caused by ty-
20m for vessels of up to 250,000 dwt. phoons. It is necessary to maintain course at the entrance to the
11.9 various fairways as the tidal currents may be strong across the
able and board at the quarantine station when requested. fairways.
Mitajiri Ko (34°01'N., 131°36'E.) lies about 9 miles W of
11.9 Depths—Limitations.—The fairway is dredged to a depth
11.10
Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Ko, and is entered between Edomari of 11m. The principal berths have alongside depths of 7.5 to
Hanto and Muko Shima. The harbor is divided into two areas, 13.0m. Shibanaka West Wharf has a depth of 13m and can ac-
Mitajiri Ko and Nakanoseki Ko. commodate vessels up to 50,000 dwt.
The channel leading into the port is about 122m wide and
11.9 A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 25m, spans the
11.10
7m deep. The channel is marked by lighted buoys. A berth, entrance to West Harbor. A fixed white light on the bridge
with depths of 3.7 to 7m alongside, lies on the W side of the marks the mid-channel approach which leads into West Harbor.
channel. The channel is also marked by fixed red and green lights on
A wharf, with depths of 5.7 to 7.8m, lies across from Heiwa
11.9 each side.
Wharf. Nakanoseki No. 2 Quay has alongside depths of 7.5 to Seibusekiyu Sea Berth consists of a large mooring buoy
11.10
8.2m. equipped with a light, a horn, and a radar reflector. The berth-
Muko Shima forms the E side of Nakanoseki Ko and the SW
11.9 ing capacity is up to 250,000 dwt, in a depth of 20m. The buoy
side of Mitajiri Ko. Tazuno Hana, its S extremity, lies about 1.5 is situated about 6 miles SSE of Motoyama Misaki.
miles SE of Nishidomari Saki, and in its center, Nishiki Yama, Aspect.—Motoyama Misaki is a salient point terminating in
11.10
attains a height of 354m and is a good landmark. Kuro Se, a a cliff. Three chimneys at a power station about 2 miles NE of
rock marked by a lighted buoy, lies 0.2 mile off the SW ex- Motoyama Misaki are conspicuous.
tremity of Muko Shima. Shimofuriga Daki, located about 5.5 miles N of Ube Misaki,
11.10
Saba Shima (33°58'N., 131°31'E.), 32m high, is thickly

11.9 appears as three peaks and is conspicuous because of the sur-
covered with trees and lies about 2.5 miles SW of Kuro Se. A rounding low land.
shoal bank, with two above-water rocks, extends almost 0.5 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended.
11.10
mile to the SE. A light is shown on the W side of the bank, Inland sea pilots are available at Seisaki or Hesaki. Pilots are
close to the island. available during daylight hours only and can be contacted on
Omi Wan is available to small vessels only, the bay being
11.9 VHF channels 12 and 16. Harbor pilots board at the quarantine
mostly shoal. Its shores are mainly sandy beaches fringed with anchorage, which lies about 1.5 miles WSW of the light tower
a drying sand bank. The bay lies about 3 miles NNW of Saba on Montoyamano Su. Pilots for Seibusekiyu Sea Berth board
Shima. Navigational lights mark the shores of the bay. about 0.3 mile NE of the sea berth.
Aio Wan (34°00'N., 131°25'E.), a shallow bay used by small
11.9 Anchorage.—There is anchorage for four ships, two of 500
11.10
craft, is located about 3 miles W of Omi Wan. A boat basin lies gt and two of 1,000 gt, in depths of 3.5 to 7.3m.
at the head of the bay and is protected by breakwaters. Take A quarantine anchorage lies 3 miles SE of Motoyama Misa-
11.10
Shima lies in the S approach to Aio Wan. Iruka Se, marked by ki. Vessels also anchor SE of the sea berth buoy.
a lighted buoy, is located 0.75 mile SSW of Take Shima.
The bay close W of Aio Wan is encumbered with numerous 11.11 Between Motoyama Misaki and the entrance to Kan-
islets and rocks and is shoal. The shores of the bay are fringed mon Kaikyo, about 10 miles WNW, the coast forms a large
with sandbanks that dry. The village of Azisu stands on the W shallow bight at the head of which is a drying sand bank that
side of the bay, and is protected by a breakwater. dries out about 1 mile in places.
Between Maruo Saki (33°58'N., 131°21'E.) and Ube Ko,
11.9 Onoda Ko (33°58'N., 131°10'E.), located about 2.5 miles N
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about 7 miles WSW, the coast is backed by low hills with no of Motoyama Misaki, extends about 2 miles N from the foothills
conspicuous features. of Ryuo Zan, and consists of a harbor enclosed by breakwaters.
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A light is shown at the head of the N breakwater. Permission to sandbank that extends from the shore to which the latter is
enter the harbor must be obtained prior to entry. joined by a causeway. A signal station is situated at the N end
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor has depths of 4 to 7m.
11.11 of Mino Shima.
It is approached by a channel, marked by lighted buoys, which
has depths of 4.9 to 7m. Caution is necessary because there are Kanda Ko (33°47'N., 131°01'E.)
places on both sides of the channel where the water rapidly be-
comes shallow. Large vessels normally wait for high tide. World Port Index No. 62145
Aspect.—Two chimneys E of the N breakwater, and four
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chimneys S of the S breakwater are conspicuous. 11.14 Kanda Ko is an open harbor located about 10 miles S
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not mandatory, but recommended.
11.11 of the E entrance to Kanmon Kaikyo. The port is used primari-
Regulations.—Vessels are permitted to arrive and depart
11.11 ly for the shipment of coal and cement. The harbor is protected
during daylight hours only. by Kono Shima and a breakwater to the N.
Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year, the most frequent
11.14
Suo Nada—South Coast—Takedazu Ko to Kan- wind is from the E. During strong E winds, the sea enters the
da Ko port. From autumn through winter there are frequent W and
NW winds, but they have no great effect on the harbor because
11.12 Takedazu Ko (33°41'N., 131°34'E.), a small fishing of the mountains to the W of the port. In spring and winter, fog
harbor, lies between two cliffy points, Biwa Saki, on the W, may effect visibility, but is not persistent.
and Kame Saki on the E. A small basin protected by breakwa- Tides—Currents.—The tidal current flows in an E and W
11.14
ters is located on the W side of this shallow bay. direction. The rate of the current in the harbor entrance is about
Naga Saki is a salient cliffy point, covered with trees, and lo-
11.12 0.5 knot.
cated about 2 miles W of Biwa Saki. Near the extremity of the Depths—Limitations.—A buoyed channel, dredged to
11.14
point is a rock covered with a few trees, and resembles a boat 12m, leads to the harbor entrance. A rectangular area, marked
under sail when viewed from the E or W. A light is shown from by lights, is being reclaimed N of the entrance channel. The
the point. channel continues, dredged to 10m, from a position within the
Takada Ko (33°35'N., 131°26'E.), located about 7.8 miles
11.12 harbor limits and leads SE of Kono Shima to the S basin. To
SW of Naga Saki, is a small harbor between a curved breakwa- the S of this channel lies a detached breakwater. A large area
ter and the entrance of Katura Kawa. The town of Takada is on the SE side of the S basin is being reclaimed.
about 1 mile S of the entrance to the river. A light is shown The port has berthing space for vessels up to 40,000 gt, with
11.14
from the head of the breakwater. up to 13m alongside. An area, marked by buoys to the W of
Nagasu Ko, a small port, is located about 3 miles W of Taka-
11.12 Kono Shima, has been dredged to a depth of 7.3m.
da Ko. The town stands on the E side of the mouth of the Yak- Aspect.—Kono Shima, on the E side of the harbor, is long
11.14
kan Kawa. The port is protected by a breakwater from which a and narrow in an NE and SW direction. Two large chimneys in
light is shown. the central part of the inner harbor are the most conspicuous
marks.
11.13 Nakatsu Ko (33°36'N., 131°12'E.), at the mouth of Matsu Yama, 128m high on the N side of the harbor, is very
11.14
Yamakuni Kawa, lies about 9.5 miles WNW of Nagasu Ko. conspicuous.
The river has two entrances,; the W entrance, with depths of Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Inland Sea pilots are
11.14
1.5 to 2.1m is the deeper of the two and is protected by training available, however, from Sekisaki or Matsure. A harbor pilot
walls, which are covered at HW. may be boarded at the anchorage in position 33°48'09˝ N,
Entrance buoys have been established at Nakatsu Ko. Two 131°02'30˝E until nightfall.
chimneys on the right bank of the river are conspicuous. An- Caution.—Due to the possibility of explosives on the sea
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other chimney, about 48m high, stands on the foreshore 1.5 bed, a prohibited area is centered on approximate position
miles SE of the mouth of Yamakuni Kawa. 33°47.1'N, 131°00.5'E.
There are depths of 8 to 11m at Public Quay, inside the E
11.13 Vessels should exercise caution due to the proximity of the
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breakwater. fairway to the airport traffic approach routes.

Unoshima Ko, a harbor protected by breakwaters, is avail-
11.13
able to small vessels with local knowledge, and lies about 3 11.15 Inoura Ko (33°50'N., 130°59'E.) is a small harbor lo-
miles W of Nakatsu Ko. A detached breakwater, exhibiting a cated about 3.5 miles N of Kanada Ko. The harbor is protected
yellow light at its W end, lies about 230m N of the quayed on its SE side by a breakwater and on its NE side by reclaimed
breakwater on the E side of the harbor entrance. An approach land. A light is shown from the head of the breakwater.
channel, 1.25 miles long and dredged to 7.5m, leads S from There are some red cliffs on the W side of the harbor, which
11.15
230m outside the harbor limit to the harbor entrance. are conspicuous from E.
A pier, with dolphins on each side, lies on the NE corner of
11.13 A basin, in which there is a wharf with a depth of about 5.2m
11.15
reclaimed land, 0.2 mile WNW of the W breakwater. There are alongside, lies between two reclaimed areas, 1.25 miles N of
depths of 6.1 to 7m alongside the pier. A lighted buoy is the head of Inoura Ko Breakwater. The basin is approached by
moored 1.5 miles NNE of the pier; lighted buoys mark the a buoyed channel, dredged to a depth of 6.1m. There is a pier,
channel to the pier. with a depth of 6.1m alongside its head, N of the entrance to
Mino Shima (33°44'N., 131°01'E.), 60m high and wooded,
11.13 the basin, and is approached from the S by a narrow channel.
lies about 9 miles NW of Unoshima Ko and lies on a drying He Saki lies on the S side of the E end of Kanmon Kaikyo,
11.15
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about 6 miles N of Inoura Ko. A light is shown from the point. Fog is most frequent in the strait from early spring to July or
11.16
A signal station stands close by the light and transmits infor- the end of the rainy season. The fog develops mainly at sunrise
mation on traffic, tidal current, and berthing. Vessels can com- when the wind is light and disperses as the sun ascends higher.
municate with the station by day or night. Fog rarely occurs when the speed of the wind is over 10 knots.
When the winds are E to S, the smoke from the various fac-
11.16
Kanmon Kaikyo tories on the Kyushu side covers the interior of the strait, par-
ticularly in the western part. On some rare occasions it may
11.16 Kanmon Kaikyo connects the Sea of Japan and The extend as far as Futadi-jima (34°06'N., 130°48'E.), which lies
Nakai (Inland Sea). The channel forms the W entrance to the NNW of the W entrance of the strait. However, as soon as the
Naikai. The straits are about 15 miles long from a position E of wind shifts to the W, the smoke clears and the visibility be-
Mutsure Shima to a position E of He Saki. The E entrance is comes good.
divided into North Channel and Middle Channel by Nakano Tides—Currents.—The maximum velocities obtained in
11.16
Su; the W entrance is divided into E and W channels by Mut- the straits can reach 13 knots. The current is weakest at about
sure Shima, Uma Shima, and Kata Shima. midway between HW and low water. Slack water lasts only a
Depths within Kanmon Channel are generally over 10.1m,
11.16 few minutes. The straits require careful navigation and slow
except for Kamatokono Se, with a depth of 6.7m, and several vessels need to be aware that at times they may be unable to
other depths of 8.2 to 9.5m. make way over ground.
Kanmon Kaikyo is narrow and winding, with a navigable
11.16 Tidal signal stations within the straits are situated at Daiba
11.16
width in the wide places of 1 mile, and no more than 0.25 mile Hana, He Saki, and from a position on the NW shore of Kana-
in the narrowest part. mon Kaikyo, about 685m NE of the Kanmon Bridge.
Caution is necessary because of strong tidal currents and ex-
11.16 Tidal current signals are displayed from an electric sign
11.16
tremely heavy traffic. The largest vessel to transit the straits was board mounted on a quadrangular metal framework structure;
reported to be of 92,112 gt, 340m long, and had a deep draft of they indicate the direction, rate, and expected change of rate of
9.5m. A draft of 9.2m can transit the straits at any stage of the tide. the tidal current in Hayatomo Seto.
Small or medium size vessels should enter the strait during
11.16 The signals consist of symbols, as follows:
11.16
daytime and about 1 hour before the tidal current in Hayatomo 1. The letter E or W, indicating the direction of the cur-
Seto turns from an adverse current to a following one. When it rent.
is SW in Hayatomo Seto, an eastbound vessel should be in the 2. A digit or digits, from 0 to 13, indicating the rate of
vicinity of Nakano Su, and a westbound vessel should be near the current in knots. The digits symbol is omitted if the rate
Fukuura Wan. Passage through the strait between midnight and cannot be measured.
dawn is not recommended, as the W side is sometimes envel- 3. An arrow pointing up or down, indicating that the rate
oped in thick fog or mist. of the tidal current is expected to increase or decrease, re-
A vessel should, if possible, avoid transiting the strait or en-
11.16 spectively.
tering or departing harbors on either side of the strait with a The symbols are white and are flashed in succession continu-
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following tidal current, but if this is unavoidable vessels should ously.

not do so when the tidal current is running at full strength. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels
11.16
It is not safe for large vessels to transit the strait with any ap-
11.16 and should be requested no less than 2 hours before arrival at
preciable following current, or at SW when numerous local the Hesaki Anchorage or the Mutsure Shima Anchorage:
craft encumber the fairways. 1. All vessels 10,000 gt and over passing through Kan-
Large vessels with sufficient power should pass through Ha-
11.16 mon Kaikyo.
yatomo Seto with an adverse current of more than 2 knots and 2. Vessels 3,000 gt and over entering or departing Kan-
less than 4 knots; about 3.5 knots is reported to be advanta- mon Ko.
geous, as by this time the possibility of meeting any ocean-go- 3. Japanese vessels 1,000 gt and over, not engaged in in-
ing vessels proceeding in the opposite direction will be at a ternational navigation, entering or departing Wakamatsu Ko
minimum. When a current exceeding 4 knots is running, the Sections 1 to 4.
strait should not be attempted as strong eddies may cause a 4. Japanese vessels 1,000 gt and over, not engaged in in-
dangerous shear. ternational transits, entering or departing Kanmon Ko loaded
Vessels passing though the strait are instructed to navigate at
11.16 with dangerous cargo.
speeds of 10 to 12 knots, increasing to 15 knots through Haya- 5. Vessels 300 gt and over on international navigation or
tomo Seto narrows, about 1 mile either side of Moji Saki. If foreign vessels, entering or departing Wakamatsu Ko Sec-
salvage operations are in progress, it will be necessary to re- tions 1 to 4.
duce speed to about 5 knots. Vessels must maintain a minimum 6. Vessels 300 gt and over on international navigation or
speed of 4 knots against the current. foreign vessels, entering or departing Kanmon Ko loaded
Winds—Weather.—The wind direction in the strait is influ-
11.16 with dangerous cargo.
enced by the topography, but throughout the year E winds are Pilots board, as follows:
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the most frequent, followed by ENE, and WNW, in that order. 1. West Entrance.—Vessels with a draft of more than
During the night, there is generally an E wind until about 0900, 14m or with a length of over 250m board the pilot 1.5 miles
thereafter, it blows from the W. In fair weather this phenome- N of Mutsure Shima Light (33°58'N., 130°52'E.). Other
non, constituting the land and sea breezes, occurs with regular- vessels board the pilot 1 mile NNE of the same light.
ity. 2. East Entrance.—Vessels board pilots approximately
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Kanmon Kaikyo Traffic Advisory Service
1.3 miles SE of He Saki Light. 4. Information regarding vessels restricted in their abili-
Regulations.—Vessels should maintain continuous contact
11.16 ty to maneuver.
with Kanmon Kaikyo Vessel Traffic Service Center on VHF 5. Information regarding other specified vessels in close-
channel 16 when navigating Kanmon Kaikyo, the approaches quarter situations.
to the passage, and the adjacent sea areas. 6. Other information as necessary for safety of naviga-
A vessel traffic service, the Traffic Advisory Service Center
11.16 tion.
(TASC), operated by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kanmon Vessels navigating in designated traffic routes or the port
Kaikyo, provides traffic control and information about vessels areas should enter their JCG-designated destination codes in-
entering, departing, and navigating within the strait. to the AIS to communicate their intended course to other
Kanmon MARTIS may be contacted, as follows:
11.16 vessels.
1. Telephone: 81-93-3720099 11.16 Additional information is available at the following web site:
81-93-3720090
2. Facsimile: 81-93-381449 Kanmon MARTIS Home Page
Specified vessels should report to and comply with guidance
11.16
provided by TASC (call sign: MARTIS). Specified vessels are http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/kanmon

defined as follows:
1. Vessels of 50m and more in length that navigate on Vessels of 10,000 gt and above and tankers of 3,000 gt and
11.16
the traffic routes designated by the Maritime Traffic Safety above should report to Kanmon MARTIS on VHF channel 16
Act and the vicinity of these traffic routes. or 13 when crossing any reporting line described below.
2. Vessels more than 300 gt that navigate Kanmon Kai-
kyo Passage, Kanmon Kaikyo Passage 2, and the vicinity of Reporting Lines
these passages. Name of
3. Vessels of 10,000 gt and over and tankers of 3,000 gt Reporting Abbreviation Description
and over intending to navigate the Haytoma Seto Fairway. Lines
Vessels intending to navigate Haytoma Seto Fairway should
A line bearing due N
contact Kanmon MARTIS by 1200 of the day prior to entry
into the fairway. for a distance of 3.7
North of miles from Mutsure
Information provided by the Traffic Advisory Service Cen-
11.16
Mutsure Shi- MN Shima Light then

ters include:
ma drawn due E to Kuru-
1. Traffic routes.
mino Se Lighted Bea-
2. Traffic obstacles.
con.
3. Dangerous sea areas.
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Reporting Lines Wakamatsu Quarter) will use two anchors when anchoring in
Name of the Port of Kanmon. Section 5 of Wakamatsu Quarter, with
the exception of Tobata Anchorage, is exempt from this re-
Reporting Abbreviation Description
Lines quirement.
Article 44.—Consists of the following requirements:
A line joining the S 1. Vessels proceeding W through Kanmon Kaikyo
South of Ai- point of Ai-no-Shima from the E must enter Yayatomo Seto N of a line joining
AS
no-Shima with the N point of Moji Saki Lighted Buoy and the highest peak on Manju
Kata Shima. Shima before reaching a line joining Hino Yama with To-
A line bearing due S bigasu Hama. Vessels proceeding E through Hayatomo
South of Shi-
SS from Shira Su Light to Seto must take a course passing N of a line joining Moji
ra Su
the shore. Saki Light and the S tip of Ganryu Shima before reaching
A line drawn from a line joining Shimonoseki Range Light and the summit of
Takeno Hana to a Sankaku Yama. Vessels of less than 100 gt are exempt
North of point due E and a dis- from this rule. They may sail as close to Moji Saki as pos-
SN sible and when sailing as such, the vessels when meeting
Shin Moji tance of 1.2 miles
from Shin Moji Haku- opposing vessels shall pass starboard to starboard when
chi Breakwater Light. the current is running E and port to port when the current
is running W.
A line from a point
2. Large vessels sailing E through Hayatomo Seto
due E and 1.2 miles
must keep vessels of 100 gt to starboard and when sailing
distant from Shin Moji
East of Shin W to port
SE Hakuchi Breakwater
Moji 3. Vessels sailing through Hayatomo Seto against the
Light to a point 4.4
current must maintain a speed of at least 3 knots in excess
miles due E of this
of the speed of the current.
light.
4. Vessels sailing through Hayatomo Seto are to sound
A line from a point three long blasts on the whistle or siren as the occasion de-
due E and 4.4 miles mands from the time a position 0.5 mile from Moji Saki is
distant from Shin Moji reached until the vessel has passed Moji Saki.
Hakuchi Breakwater 5. Vessels proceeding in Kanmon Passage may over-
Southeast of
HS Light to a point bear- take other vessels where there is adequate sea room to
He Saki
ing 215° and distant safely pass. When one vessel intends to overtake another
2.1 miles from Ryuo vessel along its starboard side, it is to sound one long
San Triangulation blast, followed by one short blast, on the whistle or siren,
Point. and when it intends to overtake along the other vessels
A line from a point port side, it is to sound one long blast, followed by two
215° and 2.1 miles short blasts.
distant from Ryuo San 6. In Wakamatsu Passage, vessels of above 500 gt will
West of Ono- proceed near the middle of the channel while vessels of
OW Triangulation Point to
da less than 500 gt will proceed on the starboard side of larger
a point bearing 240°
and 2.3 miles distant vessels.
from the same point. 7. The whole area of Kanmon Passage has been desig-
A line joining Manju nated a restricted area. When visibility falls to 1,000m or
South of less “precaution against poor visibility” will be ordered.
CS Shima Light and the S
Chofu Vessels navigating in the restricted area are advised to nav-
point of Kanju Shima.
igate with great caution and maintain a good lookout.
A line joining a point When visibility falls to 500m or less “requisition to avoid
bearing 232° and dis- entering the passage” will be ordered. Vessels intending to
tant 0.9 mile from transit the restricted area are prohibited from entering and
Wakamatsu Dokai should wait until restrictions are lifted. Vessels underway
Wakamatsu-
WA Bay Entrance Light to in the restricted area when the order is made should navi-
kita
a point bearing gate with great caution or wait in a suitable area outside
222°45' and 0.9 mile the fairway informing “KANMON MARTIS” on VHF
distant from the same channel 16 and continuing communication on VHF work-
light. ing channels 13, 14, and 22.
Restrictions will be ordered either by KANMON MAR-
Kanmon Ko Port Regulations Law.—The following are
11.16 TIS, MOJI SEA PATROL RADIO/JNR, or patrol craft sta-
extracts from Port Regulations Law, Section V, for vessels in tioned in the area.
Kanmon Ko: Article 46—Part 1.—Vessels which intend to anchor will
Article 42.—Vessels of more than 500 gt (300 gt for display in a prominent place a blackball or shape by day and
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a red light at night, in addition to the other standard lights Seto.

prescribed by International Rules for Preventing Collisions In Kita Suido, eastbound vessels must exercise caution when
11.16
at Sea. crossing the track of westbound vessels entering the main fair-
Article 46—Part 2.—Vessels of over 300 gt intending to way from Chuo Suido. Care must also be used because of the
depart Wakamatsu Quarter and vessels over 500 gt intending tidal currents at the E end of Kita Suido, where there is a large
to depart through Seitetsu Tobata Hakuchi are to sound two change of course.
long blasts on the whistle or siren and by day, show the Inter-
national Flag Signal for getting underway, and by night hoist Kanmon Kaikyo—West Approach
two white lights in a vertical line, 30 minutes before getting
underway. 11.17 Shira Shima (34°00'N., 130°44'E.) consists of two is-
Article 48.—Vessels sailing to and from the port of Kan- lets, O Shima and Me Shima, and lies about 7 miles NW of the
mon Ko will, between Mutsure Shima on the W side and He W entrance of Kanmon Kaikyo. O Shima has a high cliff on its
Saki on the E side, display on the foremast or at another con- N side and is the larger of the two islets. The NW extremity of
spicuous place the International Flags in accordance with the Me Shima is a steep-to precipitous cliff.
table below to indicate their destinations: An oil storage facility and harbor have been constructed on
11.17
1. Proceeding E to depart Kanmon Ko—Flag E below the E side of O Shima. A T-head pier extends NE from the cen-
First Repeater. ter of the N side of the new harbor.
2. Proceeding W to depart Kanmon Ko, passing W of Depths of less than 4m extend about 0.5 mile S from O Shi-
11.17
Uma Shima, S of Shira Su and Shira Shima—Flag W and ma; a shoal with a least depth of 2.1m extends about 1.5 miles
Flag S below First Repeater. SSE of Me Shima.
3. Proceeding W to depart Kanmon Ko, passing W of Aino Shima, located about 4 miles ESE of Shira Shima, is a
11.17
Uma Shima and E of Aio-no-Shima—Flag W and Flag A low, flat, and densely-wooded island. Two small islets lie on
below First Repeater. the reef extending from the N end of the island; one small islet
4. Proceeding W to leave Kanmon Port, passing E of lies on the reef extending from the S end of the island. A light
Mutsure Shima—Flag W and Flag M below First Repeat- is shown from the SW side of the island.
er. Koshiki Iwa (33°59'N., 130°50'E.) is a small square rock,
11.17
Anchorage.—Anchoring is not permitted within the Kan-

11.16 4m high, located about 0.6 mile ENE of the S end of Aino Shi-
mon Kaikyo channel. ma. Shoal banks extend about 0.5 mile to the NW and about
Caution.—Numerous dangers and hazards exist in Kanmon
11.16 0.2 mile to the S of the rock. A lighted buoy is moored 0.3 mile
Kaikyo, and great caution must be exercised during the transit E of Koshiki Iwa.
of the strait. The vast majority of the accidents and disasters Omoji Iwa lies about 0.5 mile N of Aino Shima, and shows a
11.17
within this area are caused by violations of the rules, with most light. Hiro Iwa, 0.6m high, lies on a shoal about 0.4 mile WSW
of these occurring near the entrance of Wakamatsu Ko, in O of Omoji Iwa.
Seto, and in Hayatomo Seto. Shira Su (33°59'N., 130°48'E.) lies in the middle of a sand
11.17
When passing E of Mutsure Shima in the W approach, a

11.16 and gravel bank located about 1.5 miles SW of the NW extrem-
large number of vessels may be found anchored here. These ity of Aino Shima. A light is shown from the middle of the
vessels may be waiting the turn of the tidal current, in quaran- bank. The channel between Shira Su and Aino Shima could not
tine, or weather bound. be attempted without local knowledge.
When in the vicinity of Daiba Hana, a lookout must be kept
11.16
for vessels leaving Wakamatsu Ko. 11.18 Mutsure Shima (33°58'N., 130°52'E.) (World Port
When rounding the S end of Hiro Shima in O Seto, which is a
11.16 Index No. 62065), a flat-topped island, showing a light from
blind corner, special care must be exercised. The many accidents the NE extremity, is located about 2 miles SE of Aino Shima.
which occur here are mainly due to the frequent changes of Depths—Limitations.—There is a tanker berth on the SE
course that have to be made, to the fact that vessels approaching side of the island, consisting of dolphins and a mooring buoy,
one another are on converging courses, to the short cuts taken by with depths of up to 18m.
small vessels making it impossible to pass port to port, and to the Tankers up to 260m long, with a draft of 15.5m, can be ac-
11.18
large number of sailing vessels and vessels in tow that are some- cepted. Vessels berth heading either N or S.
times encountered. This latter case is especially so in the vicinity Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for berthing.
11.18
of the approach to Wakamatsu Ko. Signals.—The following flag signals should be displayed:
11.18
In the vicinity of Shimonoseki and Moji, a lookout must be

11.16 1. Vessels bound for mooring facilities in Mutsure Oil
kept because of the numerous ferryboats, sailboats, and vessels Tank Facilities—Flag J and Flag B under Second Substitute.
turning into the above harbors. 2. Vessels bound for mooring facilities in Shinko Wharf
In Hayatomo Seto, the narrowest and most congested part of
11.16 Multipurpose Terminal—Flag J and Flag C under Second
Kanmon Kaikyo, every effort should be made to keep in the Substitute.
main current, and try not to meet other vessels here. There are Anchorage.—Two quarantine anchorages lie E of Mutsure Shi-
11.18
numerous fishing boats to the E of Hayatomo Seto and in the ma. Vessels anchoring temporarily should anchor, in about 11.9m,
vicinity of O Seto. Alterations of course to the right or left by sand and mud, E of the fairway, where the pilot normally comes
large vessels in order to avoid them is dangerous and it is better on board.
to reduce speed and arouse their attention by sounding the Komutsure is a group of islets which lies about 0.5 mile off
11.18
whistle. Overtaking another vessel is prohibited in Hayatomo the SW side of Mutsure Shima. They include Uma Shima, the
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largest islet; Kata Shima, with the remains of a lighthouse; and Wakamatsu Ko (33°54'N., 130°49'E.)
Wagora Shima, marked by a lighted buoy off its S end.
Honshu Coast
11.21 Wakamatsu Ko lies on the S side of the W entrance of
11.19 Murasaki Hana (34°02'N., 130°55'E.) is a low head- Kanmon Kaikyo, and consists of the cities of Wakamatsu-Ku,
land located about 3.25 miles NNE of the N extremity of Mut- Tobata-Ku, and Yahata-Ku. The whole area is under a com-
sure Shima. The point projects to the SW and is covered with bined harbor authority and is called Dokai Ko.
an abundance of pine trees. A light is shown from the head of a Winds—Weather.—The E wind is most frequent in summer
11.21
breakwater on the E side of the point. and seas are moderate. In the winter, the NW wind dominates,
Kuro Saki is a flat headland of steep cliffs located about 2.5
11.19 occasionally accompanied by heavy swells.
miles NE of Mutsure Shima Light. The point is conspicuous be- During or after strong NW winds, deep-draft vessels must
11.21
cause of the low cultivated land which lies on its N side. The coast make allowances for the heavy swells when approaching the
S of Ko Seto, a distance of 2.5 miles, is foul for about 0.4 mile off- head of the breakwater or when anchoring in the outer harbor.
shore. In a compound of a railroad station about 1.5 miles SE of The entrance across the bar, which is difficult, may be danger-
Kuro Saki, is a gray tower on which are bright powerful lights. ous at this time. The swell does not, as a rule, reach the main or
These lights are very conspicuous and make a good landmark for inner harbor.
vessels approaching Kanmon Kaikyo from the W. Tides—Currents.—During the ebb tide, the tidal current
11.21
Ko Seto (33°57'N., 130°55'E.), a shallow tortuous channel,

11.19 sets off the inner harbor along the breakwater, and then curves
about 0.1 mile wide, separates Hiko Shima from the mainland, toward Kanmon Kaikyo. In the main and outer harbors, the ve-
and is located about 2.5 miles S of Kuro Saki. Its E end has been locity does not appear to exceed 1 knot. During the flood, the
diverted by reclamation works, and there is access to the harbor of tidal current sets in the opposite direction and is somewhat
Shimonoseki through a lock and dredged channel of 4.9m. weaker, attaining a velocity of 0.75 knot in the outer harbor. In
11.19 the vicinity off the N extremity of the breakwater, a current set-
spans Ko Seto nearly 0.5 mile from the W entrance. A light is ting NW is sometimes experienced during the flood.
shown on the S side of the W entrance to Ko Seto. Depths—Limitations.—The Wakamatsu Passage, which
11.21
Daiba Hana (33°57'N., 130°53'E.) lies on the E side of the

11.19 branches off from Kanmon Kaikyo, has depths of 7 to 10m; the
W entrance of Kanmon Ko, about 1.5 miles W of Ko Seto. It is Tobata Pass, which branches off from Wakamatsu Passage and
part of the SW extremity of Takenoko-jima and the site of a tid- runs to Seitetsu Tobata Hakuchi, has depths of 7 to 10m. The
al signal station. Okudokai Passage, which branches off the Wakamatsu Passage
and runs to the inner end of Dokai Wan, has depths of 8 to 10m;
Kanmon Ko and the Anse Passage, which runs from the W entrance to Kan-
mon Kaikyo to the Anse Hakuchi, has a depth of 12.8m.
11.20 Kanmon Ko (33°55'N., 130°56'E.), occupying the ma- The port consists of a number of alongside berthing facilities
11.21
jor part of Kanmon Kaikyo, is a specified port, a port of entry, and dolphin moorings. There is also a large number of mooring
and a quarantine inspection port. It is divided into districts as buoys for use by both large and small vessels. The deepest
follows: alongside berths are found in Seitetsu Tobata Hakuchi, with
1. Wakamatsu Ko depths of 10.1 to 17.1m alongside. Most mooring berths have
2. Moji Ko no limit on gt capacity.
3. Shimonoseki Ko There is a new container terminal in progress along the N
11.21
4. Kokura Ko coast of Wakamatsu. The new Hibiki Port (33°56'N.,

5. Nishi-yama Ko 130°48'E.) is operating two container berths on the N side with
6. Tanoura Ko a total length of 700m and alongside depths of 15m. An addi-
The urban area on the S side of Kanmon Kaikyo is now
11.20 tional two berths on the E side have a total length of 500m and
known as Kitakyushu Port (33°55'N., 130°56'E.), one of the alongside depths of 10m.
nation’s largest industrial complexes. Phase 2, which has a completion date of 2020, will add a to-
11.21
Regulations.—General regulations prescribed by the Port

11.20 tal of eight more container berths. Four of these will add
Regulations Law apply. Additionally, except with the permis- 1,400m of quayage, and will have depths of 15 to 16m along-
sion of the Port Captain, vessels may not approach within 30m side. The other four will add 1,000m of quayage and have an
of a tanker loading inflammable materials, nor within 50m of a alongside depth of 12m.
tanker loaded with LNG. Pilotage.—Pilotage for the above areas is compulsory. Pilots
11.21
Vessels entering or departing Kitakyushu Port should report

11.20 will board vessels in the quarantine anchorages about 0.5 mile E
the following to Port Radio on VHF channel 16: of Mutsure Shima and about 1 mile SE of He Saki, respectively.
1. Prior Report, 2 to 3 hours before arrival at the outer Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 16 and 12. Berthing is
harbor. allowed only during daylight hours.
2. Entrance Report, upon arrival at the outer harbor. Pilots for Hibiki board in position 34°01’N., 130°46’E. Pilots
11.21
3. Entrance Report, when anchoring in the outer harbor. are not available after sunset.
4. Shifting Report, when weighing anchor. Regulations.—Berthing and unberthing operations are con-
11.21
5. Docking Report, at the time of docking. trolled by the harbormaster; movements are dependent upon
6. Departure Report, at the time of departure. daylight, vessel size, tidal conditions, and wind conditions.
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Wakamatsu Traffic Security may be contacted, as follows:

11.21 draft to 42m in the center of the fairway.
1. Telephone: 81-93-8712482 Signals.—Traffic signals regulating passage in the Waka-
11.21
2. Facsimile: 81-93-8816094 matsu Passage and Okudokai Passage are shown from Maki
Vessels of 300gt and over intending to navigate Wakamatsu
11.21 Yama (33°53'N., 130°49'E.), and Hutazima Signal Stations
Passage or Okudokai Passage should contact Wakamatsu Traf- (33°53'N., 130°47'E.). The signals and their meanings are giv-
fic Security by noon of the day prior to entry into the fairway. en in the accompanying table titled Traffic Signals for Waka-
In addition to the regulations for vessels in Kanmon Ko,
11.21 matsu Passage and Okudokai Passage.
there are local regulations which are also in force. The follow- Anchorage.—There are quarantine anchorages on the SE
11.21
ing regulations apply to Wakamatsu Ko: side of He Saki and to the E of Mutsure Shima. The dangerous
1. Vessels under way in Kanmon Kaikyo have right of cargo anchorage is an area as specified by the harbormaster in
way over vessels leaving Wakamatsu and Anse Passages. Area No. 5. Anchorage for vessels under 300 gt is in Area No.
2. Vessels over 100 gt are to sound three long blasts oc- 2 and Area No. 3, and all of Area No. 6 anchorages are desig-
casionally while proceeding off Wakamatsu Breakwater to nated by the harbormaster. Vessels are not permitted to anchor
their berths and on their way out. in the main or inner harbors without special permission.
3. No vessel is to anchor, stop, or otherwise obstruct the Caution.—Vessels bound for Wakamatsu Ko from the W
11.21
passage. should pass S of Funa Se, and those from the E should pass N
4. Vessels at buoys are to secure bow and stern, or if they of Kasa Se. Eastbound vessels leaving the harbor should alter
secure the stern only they are also to moor. course SE into the main fairway as soon as possible if sighting
5. A vessel crossing a fairway is to give way to one pro- a vessel approaching from Moji Ko. This is necessary in order
ceeding along it. Vessels are not to proceed abreast or to that the two vessels may pass port to port. Extra caution is
overtake in a fairway necessary in the fairways because of the heavy traffic.
The Wakato Ohashi Suspension Bridge restricts a vessel’s air
11.21 A spoil ground, best seen on the chart, lies in Area No. 5.
11.21
Traffic Signals for Wakamatsu Passage and Okudokai Passage

Signal Meaning
All inbound vessels and outbound vessels of less than 300 gt may proceed.
Flashing letter I
Outbound vessels of more than 300 gt stop and wait.
All outbound vessels and inbound vessels of less than 300 gt may proceed.
Inbound vessels of more than 300 gt wait outside the entrance and clear of the fairway, keeping out of
Flashing letter O
the way of outbound vessels.
Vessels of more than 300 gt moving between berths in Area No. 1 and Area 2 stop and wait.
Inbound and outbound vessels of less than 500 gt may proceed.
Inbound vessels of more than 500 gt wait outside the entrance and clear of the fairway, keeping out of
Flashing letter F
the way of outbound vessels.
Outbound vessels of more than 500 gt stop and wait.
Inbound and outbound vessels of less than 300 gt navigating in the fairway may proceed.
Letters X and I, X and
Inbound vessels of more than 300 gt outside the fairway wait outside the entrance and clear of the fair-
O, or X and F flashing
way, keeping out of the way of outbound vessels in the fairway.
alternately
Vessels intending to get under way outbound wait. Signal will soon change to flashing letter I, O, or F.
Inbound vessels may proceed, except that vessels of more than 300 gt proceeding to a berth in Area
No. 2 S of a line drawn 288.5° from Maki Yama Signal Station, wait clear of the fairway NE of a line
Letters I and Y flash- drawn 315° from the signal station, keeping clear of vessels moving from Area No. 2 to Area No. 1.
ing alternately Outbound vessels of less than 300 gt may proceed.
Outbound vessels of more than 300 gt stop and wait, except that vessels proceeding from a berth in Ar-
ea No. 2 S of a line drawn 288.5° from Maki Yama Signal Station to Area No. 1 may proceed.
Outbound vessels may proceed, except that vessels of more than 300 gt intending to proceed outward
from a berth in Area No. 2 S of a line drawn 288.5° from Maki Yama Signal Station, stop and wait.
Letters O and K flash- Inbound vessels of less than 300 gt may proceed. Inbound vessels of more than 300 gt wait
ing alternately outside the entrance and clear of the fairway, keeping out of the way of vessels in the fairway.
Vessels moving from Area No. 1 to a berth in Area No. 2 S of a line drawn 288.5° from Maki Yama
Signal Station, may proceed.
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Traffic Signals for Wakamatsu Passage and Okudokai Passage

Signal Meaning
Inbound and outbound vessels navigating in the fairway may proceed.
Inbound vessels outside the fairway wait outside the entrance and clear of the fairway, keeping out of
Flashing letter X
the way of outbound vessels in the fairway.
Vessels intending to get under way outbound wait. Signal will soon change to fixed letter X.
Fixed letter X All movements are prohibited except for a vessel instructed by the Captain of the Port.
Kokura Ko (33°53'N., 130°54'E.) nal by a flag hoist of 2nd Substitute over N3 or N4, as appro-
priate.
World Port Index No. 62130 A light is shown at the W entrance point of the basin. A red
11.23
light is shown at the head of Nishiyama Ku Breakwater.

11.22 The port of Kokura Ko consists of all the wharf basins Fukuura Wan, about 1.3 miles SSE of Nishiyama, is entered
11.23
between the dredged channel leading to Sakai Kawa Wharf and S of Kabutoyama Misaki. The town of Fukuura stands on the
the Akasaka Wharf located about 2.5 miles SE. NW shore on this inlet.
The deep-draft facilities are in Sunatu Hakuchi Basin and on
11.22
A breakwater extends S from the S end of Kabutoyama Mi-

11.23
the W side of the approach to the basin 0.5 mile farther W. saki, and a short detached breakwater protects a timber storage
These facilities are approached via Sunatu Passage. The facili- area.
ties on either side of the reclaimed land in the NW part of the In the outer part of the bay, between the entrance and the de-
11.23
port are approached via separate channels; Hiagari Basin is the tached breakwater protecting the timber storage area, there are
SE of the latter two. depths of 7.3 to 7.6m; elsewhere, depths are less than 3.4m.
Winds—Weather.—During winter months, the strong
11.22
Northwest Monsoon makes it almost impossible for small ves-

sels in Sunatu Hakuchi to handle cargo.
Moji Ko (33°57'N., 130°57'E.)
Tides—Currents.—The current in Sunatu Passage reaches
11.22

a maximum of 3 to 4 knots at times.
Depths—Limitations.—The Sunatsu Passage, which
11.22
11.24 Moji Ko is on the Kyushu side of the E part of Kan-

branches off from Kanmon Kaikyo, has depths of 8 to 10.1m, mon Ko, opposite Shimonoseki Ko. Tanoura Ko, which ex-
and is marked by lighted buoys. The fairway leading to Hiagari tends about 1.8 miles E from Moji Saki, is included within this
Basin has depths of 10.1 to 11.9m and is also marked by light- port.
ed buoys. Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year, the wind blows
Depths alongside the berths at Kokura Wharf (Hiagari
11.22
most frequently from the E, followed by ENE, and then WNW,
Wharf) range from 5.5 to 12m at Berth No. 7. Berth No. 7 can in that order. Dense fog frequently prevails in spring and au-
accommodate vessels up to 22,000 gt. All other berths can ac- tumn. On occasions, there may be smog persisting for part of
commodate up to 14,000 gt. In Sunatsu Hakuchi, the deepest the day, due to the many factories and chemical plants in the ar-
depth alongside is 8m. ea.
Pilotage.—Pilotage for Kokura Ko is compulsory and is ob-
11.22
Tides—Currents.—Currents near the entrance of the port

11.24
tained as stated in paragraph 11.21. The pilots can be contacted set W at flood and E at the ebb. The current in the vicinity of
on VHF channel 16. the narrowest section of the straits will at times reach a rate of
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken at the Mutsure quar-
11.22
7 to 8 knots. Close off the port, the current is about 1 to 3

antine anchorages; see Section 11.19 for details. knots.
Depths—Limitations.—The controlling draft in the channel
11.24
11.23 Nishiyama Ko (33°56'N., 130°54'E.) lies between the is 11m.

W extremity of Hiko Shima and Kabutoyama Misaki, on the There are a number of berths that can moor vessels in the
11.24
SW side of Hiko Shima. The town of Nishiyama stands at the 10,000 gt class simultaneously, in depths from 8 to 11m at Ni-
head of the harbor, which consists of a docking basin with shikaigan Wharf, Quays No. 1 to No. 7. Quays No. 8 to No.10
depths of 4 to 4.9m. There is a pier, with a depth of 12.5m have depths of 9.5 to 10.5m, with 14,000 ton capacities.
alongside, close W of the basin entrance. Two piers project
from reclaimed land close SE of the basin. Shinhama Wharf (Berth No. 11 to Berth No. 13), has depths
11.24
Berthing signals are displayed at the port signal station, as

11.23
of 9 to 9.5m, with a 14,000 ton capacity.
follows: Tanoura Oil Berth, in a depth of 13m, can accommodate ves-
11.24
sels of up to 33,000 dwt.

Signal Meaning The Kanmon Bridge, crossing the NE entrance to Kanmon
11.24
N3 Moor to Nisiyama Wharf Quay 3 Passage, allows for a maximum air draft of 63m.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels at Moji Ko.
11.24
N4 Moor to Nisiyama Wharf Quay 4 Vessels 200m loa and greater and LNG/LPG vessels 25,000
gross tons and greater board pilots in position 33°14'N,
11.23 In each case, the vessel should acknowledge the berthing sig- 132°06'E when entering through Bungo Suido. For general car-
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Kitakyushu—Kokura Ko—Kokura Wharf (Hiagari Wharf)
Kitakyushu—Tanoura Ko—Tanoura Wharf
go vessels entering Bungo Suido, pilots board in position of the pilot. The pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16.
33°13'N, 131°58'E. Vessels may enter or leave the port area 24 Signals.—A berthing signal, using the special flags dis-
11.24
hours, but docking and undocking at night is at the discretion played at Moji Signal Station at the NE end of Foreign Trade
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Kitakyushu—Tachinoura Wharf
Kitakyushu—Hibiki Port—Hibaki Container Terminal (Future)
Quays, is, as follows: Berthing Flag above the berth number.

In every case, the ship should acknowledge the berthing sig-
11.24
Signal Meaning nal with a flag hoist substituting the Answering Pennant for the
Designation or Berth Flag.
MA Anchor S of Kajiga Hana Anchorage.—The anchorage off Moji Ko provides good
11.24
holding ground for large vessels in depths of 9 to 11m.

11.24 Flag signals assigning an alongside berth comprise the When there are vessels berthed at Pier No. 1 and Pier No. 2,
11.24
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it is prohibited to anchor in the area E of Mooring Buoy No. 9. of up to 50,000 dwt can be accommodated.
When there are no ships berthed at the piers, temporary an- Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board at the Mut-
11.25
chorage is permitted, provided the vessel is leaving the same sure Anchorage or the Hesaki Anchorage. Kitakyushu Port Ra-
day. dio, VHF channel 16 is used for initial contact, VHF channels
Caution.—When entering, leaving, or shifting berth in Moji
11.24 12 and 14 are the working frequencies, and VHF channel 13 is
Ko, special care is necessary because the tidal currents are very used for the pilots. Port entry is restricted to daylight hours on-
complex, especially during the W current, when eddies are ly.
formed in the harbor. Signals.—Storm signals and local weather signals are dis-
11.25
Vessels anchoring and turning must avoid remaining longer

11.24 played at the conspicuous meteorological station on the hill
than necessary in the fairway near Ganryu Shima. about 1.3 miles NNE of Ganryu Shima.
After anchoring, cross bearings marking the position must be
11.24 Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken off the No. 1 Jetty,
11.25
communicated to the harbor office. near the Maritime Office, in a depth of 11m, depending on ves-
Vessels must try to avoid entering or leaving the harbor
11.24 sel traffic.
during the middle period of the tidal current. Anchorage can be obtained in the harbor, but caution must
11.25
Vessels anchored near the harbor limits must not show any
11.24 be exercised because of the high velocity of the current and
light that might interfere with the safe navigation of other ves- poor holding ground.
sels.
No vessel may have more than two lighters secured along-
11.24
Kanmon Kaikyo—East Approach
side or astern simultaneously.
11.26 He Saki (33°57'N., 131°02'E.) is the S entrance point
Shimonoseki Ko (33°56'N., 130°56'E.) of the E entrance to Kanmon Kaikyo. The approach channel to
He Saki is dredged to a depth of 13m and marked by buoys. Pi-
World Port Index No. 61700 lotage is not compulsory for vessels transiting Kanmon Kaikyo,
but is recommended for vessels without local knowledge. The
11.25 Shimonoseki Ko lies on the N side of Kanmon Kaikyo pilot will board vessels off He Saki, and at the quarantine an-
Passage, between Kanenoturu Misaki and the E limits of Kan- chorage, close SE of He Saki.
mon Ko, about 5.5 miles NNE. The SW part of Shimonoseki Nakano Su is a large sand bank, about 1 mile in length and
11.26
Ko is mostly shoal and on it lies Ganryu Shima. better than 0.25 mile wide, lying in the middle of the E en-
Winds—Weather.—Throughout the year, the wind direc-
11.25 trance to Kanmon Kaikyo. The bank is marked by a number of
tion is mostly from the ENE, followed by E winds, and then lighted buoys. Vessels entering or leaving Kanmon Kaikyo
WNW, in that order. may pass either N or S of Nakano Su, using the standard cours-
Tides—Currents.—Between Hiko Shima and Ganryu Shi-
11.25 es shown on the charts.
ma, the N current flows at the same time as the E current in Ha- Manju Shima (Manzyu Shima) (34°00'N., 131°02'E.), an is-
11.26
yatoma Seto and the S current at the same time as the W let, lies on the N side of the E entrance to Kanmon Kaikyo,
current in Hayatomo Seto. The velocity in its center is almost about 1 mile N of Nakano Su. A breakwater extends 870m
half that in Hayatomo Seto. When these currents meet the main NNE from a position 0.3 mile WNW of the W extremity of the
currents through the strait, whether N or S of Ganryu Shima, islet. A light is shown from the S side of Manju Shima.
the counter-currents causes eddies. Kanju Shima (Kanzyu Shima), a thickly-wooded islet, lies
11.26
Depths—Limitations.—The minimum depth in the en-

11.25 about 1 mile W of Manju Shima. A shoal bank, on which lie
trance channel is 13m. several above-water rocks, extends about 0.2 mile S and SE
The harbor consists of a number of berths with alongside
11.25 from Kanju Shima. Numerous fish havens lie on the edge of
depths of up to 13m for vessels of up to 20,000 gt. the coastal bank SE of Kanju Shima.
Hananocho Wharf has four berths for vessels up to 15,000
11.25 North Channel, with a least depth of 10.4m, marks the N side
11.26
gt, with a depth of 11m alongside. of Nakano Su.

Arukapoto Quay, in the E port area, is a passenger terminal.
11.25 Shoal patches, with a least depth of 10.1m, have been reported
11.26
The quay is 335m long with a depth alongside of 12m; vessels close N of North Channel, 0.4 mile SSE of Kushi Saki.
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Glossary 249
Glossary
Japanese
JAPANESE English JAPANESE English
A hiro ............................................................................ fathom

hiroi ....................................................................wide, broad
abura ................................................................................. oil ho......................................................................... cove, peak
asai............................................................................shallow hoku.............................................................................. north
asase .................................................................. ledge, shoal
I
B
ikari ............................................................................anchor
bae (see hae) ..............................................bank, shoal, rock ike.........................................................................lake, pond
bakufu..................................................................... waterfall ishi................................................................................. rock
bana (see hana) ....................................................cape, point iso................................................................reef, rock, shoal
bashi .................................................................bridge, point iwa.......................................... rock, island, shoal, mountain
byochi ...................................................... anchorage, harbor
J
C
jima (see shima) .........................................island, rock, reef
chiiasi ................................................................. little, small jorikusho ......................................................... landing place
cho ..........................................................................township ju ............................................................................... middle
chu ............................................................................. middle juyu ........................................................crude oil, heavy oil
D K
dai ....................................................................... large, great kai.................................................................................... sea
daiba ............................................................................... fort kaiho................................................................................fort
dake (see take) ................................................hill, mountain kaikyo............................................................. strait, channel
dashi ......................................................................rock, reef kaiwan ....................................................... gulf, inlet, sound
kaku..................................................................... point, cape
F
kami............................................................................. upper
fukai...............................................................................deep kawa guchi ................................................................ estuary
futo ......................................................................wharf, pier kawa .............................................................................. river
kei.................................................................................. river
G
ki .................................................................................... tree
gaiko ..................................................................outer harbor kita................................................................................ north
gake ................................................................................cliff ko........................................................................harbor, port
gan ................................................................................. rock ko............................................................ lagoon, lake, small
ganpeki ................................................ quay, wharf, seawall kubi .................................................................cape, isthmus
gata ............................................................lagoon, bay, inlet kuchi.......................................... mouth of channel, entrance
gawa (see kawa) ............................................................river kuri ........................................................................ reef, rock
genya ................................................................... field, plain kuro, kuroi....................................................................black
genyu ...................................................................... crude oil
M
guchi (see kuchi) ............................ entrance, strait, channel
gun............................................................................. district machi.............................................................................town
gunto................................................................. island group matsu ................................................... cape, point, pine tree
guri ....................................................reef, rock, shoal, bank michi ............................................................................. road
gyoko..............................................................fishing harbor mijikai .......................................................................... short
minami .........................................................................south
H
minato ................................................................harbor, port
hae (see bae) ..............................................bank, shoal, rock mine..............................................................peak, mountain
hakuchi ............................................... roadstead, anchorage misaki.................................................cape, point, peninsula
hama ..................................................................beach, coast mizu..............................................................................water
hana .....................................................................cape, point mori ...................................................................forest, wood
hanto ......................................................................peninsula mura ...........................................................................village
hashi .................................................................bridge, point myaku.................................................. chain (of hills, reefs)
hatoba ..........................................................................wharf
N
heigen .................................................................. plain, field
higashi ............................................................................ east nada ......................................................................... sea, gulf
hikui................................................................................ low nagai .............................................................................. long
hira......................................................................... flat, level naikai.................................................................... inland sea
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250 Glossary
JAPANESE English JAPANESE English
naiko ..................................................................inner harbor sho ................................................... bank, reef, shoal, small

naka ........................................................................... middle sho .......................................................................island, reef
nan ................................................................................south shoto..............................................archipelago, island chain
ne ............................................................... rock, reef, island shu ................................................... country, province, state
nishi ...............................................................................west sima (see shima).........................................island, rock, reef
nobori .................................................................... mountain son ..............................................................................village
numa .............................................................. marsh, swamp sone ..................................................................... rock, shoal
nupuri .................................................................... mountain su ................................................................ bank, reef, shoal
sui............................................................... water, waterway
O
suido............................................................... channel, strait
o.......................................................................... great, large suna ............................................................................... sand
o....................................................................................small syoto (see shoto) ...........................archipelago, island chain
oka .............................................................hill, land, mound
T
oki.........................................................offing, offshore, bay
okii...................................................................... great, large ta.............................................................................. ricefield
tai..................................................................bank, sandbank
P
takai........................................................................ high, tall
pii...................................................................................cape take ................................................................. hill, mountain
taki.......................................................................... waterfall
R
to ....................................................... island, islet, east, rock
ressho......................................... chain of islets, archipelago toge............................................................... mountain, pass
reto.......................................... chain of islands, archipelago torii............................................... gateway of shinto temple
retsugan ..........................................................chain of rocks tsu.......................................................................harbor, port
S U
saki ......................................................................cape, point uchi..................................................................................bay
sambashi ......................................................................... pier umi .........................................................................in, inside
san .............................................................mount, mountain unga.............................................................................. canal
satai ....................................................................... sandbank ura ............................................................. bay, bight, beach
sawa .......................................................marsh, swamp, lake
W
se ....................................................... bank, islet, reef, shoal
sei ..................................................................................west wan ..................................................................................bay
seki .............................................................cape, point, rock
Y
sekiyu ............................................................................... oil
sen .................................................................................peak yama.................................................... mountain, hill, range
sendan...........................................................................shoal
Z
seto .................................................................strait, channel
sha .................................................................................sand zaki (see saki)..................................... cape, point, headland
shi ................................................................................... city zan ........................................................ peak, mountain, hill
shima ......................................................... island, rock, reef ze .................................................................................. shoal
shimo ........................................................................... lower zeikanjo ............................................................customhouse
shio ....................................................................current, tide zen ......................................................................... mountain
shiri......................................................................cape, point zone, zono .................................................................... shoal
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How to use the Index—Gazetteer
Geographic names of navigational features are generally those used by the nation having sovereignty and are listed
alphabetically. Diacritical marks, such as accents, cedillas, and circumflexes, which are related to specific letters in certain foreign
languages, are not used in the interest of typographical simplicity.
Geographic names or their spellings do not necessarily reflect recognition of the political status of an area by the United States
Government. Positions are approximate and are intended merely as locators to facilitate reference to the charts.
To use as a Gazetteer note the position and Sector number of the feature and refer to the Chart Information diagram for the
Sector. Plot the approximate position of the feature on this diagram and note the approximate chart number.
To use as an Index of features described in the text note the paragraph number at the right. To locate this feature on the best
scale chart use the Gazetteer procedure above.
Index—Gazetteer
Position Sec. Position Sec.

° ' ° ' Para. ° ' ° ' Para.
A BEPPU WAN 33 18 N 131 35 E 10.9

BESHI MISAKI 45 15 N 141 14 E 1.7
ABA SHIMA 34 19 N 132 58 E 8.36 BESSHOGA TAKE 37 11 N 136 51 E 2.34
ABURA YAMA 33 30 N 130 22 E 5.6 BUNGO SUIDO 33 08 N 132 08 E 10.13
ABUTONO SETO 34 22 N 133 21 E 8.19
AGANO GAWA 37 58 N 139 08 E 2.17
AI SAKI 37 30 N 137 21 E 2.42 C
AI SHIMA 34 30 N 131 17 E 3.39
AI-JIMA 34 04 N 132 43 E 9.10 CHIBURI SHIMA 34 32 N 134 10 E 7.32
AIKAPPU MISAKI 43 31 N 141 22 E 1.13 CHIKA SAKI 33 31 N 129 50 E 5.19
AIO WAN 34 00 N 131 25 E 11.9 CHOKAI SAN 39 06 N 140 04 E 2.10
AIOI KO 34 46 N 134 28 E 7.15
AIURA WAN 33 10 N 129 38 E 5.30
AJI IWA 34 04 N 132 51 E 9.2 D
AJIRO SHOTO 37 27 N 133 42 E 7.53
AKA NE 39 51 N 139 51 E 2.8 DAIBA HANA 33 57 N 130 53 E 11.19
AKA SAKI 37 21 N 137 16 E 2.39 DAIGA HANA 37 58 N 138 15 E 2.21
AKA SHIMA 32 36 N 128 55 E 5.47 DE SAKI 34 31 N 134 00 E 7.32
AKA SHIMA 33 12 N 128 59 E 5.64 DENTARO HANA 34 06 N 132 27 E 9.30
AKASHI KAIKYO 34 37 N 135 01 E 6.25 DOGO 36 15 N 133 17 E 3.33
AKASHI KO 34 38 N 135 00 E 7.6 DOJI HANA 33 22 N 132 06 E 10.20
AKASHI SETO 34 12 N 132 53 E 8.40
AKASI KAIKYO 34 37 N 135 01 E 6.25
AKITA-FUNAKAWA KO 39 50 N 140 00 E 2.8 E
AKO KO 34 43 N 134 23 E 7.6
AKO KO 34 44 N 134 22 E 7.17 E SAKI 34 36 N 135 00 E 7.1
AMAGASAKI KO 34 41 N 135 23 E 6.23 EBISU ZAKI 37 11 N 137 01 E 2.34
AMARUBE SAKI 35 40 N 134 32 E 3.26 EBOSHI-JIMA 33 41 N 129 59 E 5.18
AMOURA WAN 33 10 N 129 38 E 5.30 ECHIZEN MISAKI 35 59 N 135 58 E 3.8
ANNYOMON GURI 37 11 N 136 38 E 3.5 EMUKAE WAN 33 18 N 129 36 E 5.26
ANTO SAKI 36 15 N 136 07 E 3.7 ENO SHIMA 33 00 N 129 21 E 5.59
AO SHIMA 33 25 N 129 41 E 5.21 ESAKI KO 34 39 N 131 39 E 3.36
AO SHIMA 33 44 N 132 30 E 10.2 ESAN MISAKI 41 49 N 141 11 E 1.33
AO SHIMA 33 55 N 134 43 E 6.8 ESAN SAKI 41 49 N 141 11 E 1.33
AOKATA KO 32 59 N 129 03 E 5.57 ESASHI KO 41 52 N 140 07 E 1.28
AOKATA WAN 32 59 N 129 02 E 5.57 ESASI KO 41 52 N 140 07 E 1.28
AOMORI KO 40 50 N 140 45 E 1.43 ETA UCHI 34 15 N 132 26 E 9.36
AONAE MISAKI 42 03 N 139 27 E 1.24 ETOMO KO 35 31 N 132 58 E 3.30
ARA SAKI 39 04 N 139 52 E 2.11
ARI KARI 41 49 N 140 39 E 1.35
ARIFUKU SHIMA 32 56 N 128 56 E 5.54 F
ARIKAWA WAN 33 00 N 129 07 E 5.60
ASA GURI 35 37 N 135 35 E 3.22 FUKE KO 34 19 N 135 08 E 6.18
ASHIBE URA 33 48 N 129 46 E 5.14 FUKU SE 33 05 N 129 26 E 5.59
ASO WAN 34 20 N 129 18 E 4.3 FUKU SHIMA 32 55 N 129 38 E 5.38
ATADA-JIMA 34 11 N 132 18 E 9.22 FUKUDA WAN 34 33 N 134 22 E 7.21
AWA SHIMA 38 27 N 139 15 E 2.16 FUKUE KO 32 42 N 128 52 E 5.49
AZIRO SYOTO 34 25 N 133 46 E 7.53 FUKUI KO 36 11 N 136 06 E 3.7
AZU KO 34 13 N 129 18 E 4.14 FUKUSHIMA KO 41 28 N 140 16 E 1.37
FUKUURA KO 37 05 N 136 44 E 3.5
FUKUURA SAKI 41 19 N 140 48 E 1.39
B FUKUYAMA 34 29 N 133 22 E 8.18
FUKUYAMA KO 34 26 N 133 27 E 8.18
BAGAURA SAKI 37 10 N 137 02 E 2.37 FUNO ISO 33 53 N 134 43 E 6.7
BAKUCHI MISAKI 35 33 N 135 21 E 3.16 FUSHIKI 36 47 N 137 04 E 2.30
BEESHO TAKE 37 11 N 136 51 E 2.34 FUSHIKI-TOYAMA KU 36 46 N 137 08 E 2.31
BENKEI MISAKI 42 49 N 140 12 E 1.20 FUTADI-JIMA 34 06 N 130 48 E 11.16
BENTEN SHIMA 41 25 N 140 06 E 1.30 FUTAGAMI SHIMA 33 36 N 129 33 E 5.12
BEPPU KO 33 19 N 131 31 E 10.11 FUTAGO SHIMA 32 39 N 129 45 E 5.41
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FUTAGO SHIMA 34 20 N 130 53 E 3.44 HIRA SHIMA 33 42 N 129 38 E 5.15
FUTAGO YAMA 33 35 N 131 36 E 10.11 HIRAJO KO 32 59 N 132 30 E 10.13
FUTAOI-JIMA 34 06 N 130 47 E 3.45 HIRO SE 33 23 N 129 34 E 5.24
HIRO WAN 34 12 N 132 36 E 9.28
HIROSHIMA 34 21 N 132 28 E 9.24
G HISAKA-JIMA 32 48 N 128 52 E 5.51
HOAGENO SE 33 07 N 129 25 E 5.27
GAMODA MISAKI LIGHT 33 49 N 134 45 E 6.1 HODAKA SHIMA 34 04 N 132 24 E 9.19
GANNENO HANA 34 16 N 132 23 E 9.35 HOGOSHI MISAKI 42 16 N 139 47 E 1.23
GENTATSU SE 35 13 N 135 45 E 3.7 HOJO KO 33 58 N 132 46 E 9.5
GENTATU SE 35 13 N 135 45 E 3.7 HOKOSHI SAKI 42 16 N 139 47 E 1.23
GOGO SHIMA 33 54 N 132 41 E 9.8 HON SHIMA 34 23 N 133 47 E 7.40
GOKEN SAN 34 21 N 134 09 E 7.28 HONSHIMA KO 34 22 N 133 47 E 7.40
GONGEN HANA 33 46 N 129 48 E 5.14 HORIE KO 33 54 N 132 45 E 9.6
GONOURA KO 33 44 N 129 41 E 5.17 HOSHI SAKI 33 51 N 132 13 E 10.3
GOTSU KO 35 01 N 132 14 E 3.34 HOTAKA SHIMA 34 04 N 132 24 E 9.19
GUNCHU KO 33 45 N 132 42 E 10.6 HOTO SHIMA 33 06 N 132 01 E 10.24
HOTOKE ZAKI 33 34 N 130 05 E 5.7
HOZO SAKI 33 44 N 129 41 E 5.15
H HUKE KO 34 19 N 135 08 E 6.18
HUKU-YAMA 34 29 N 133 22 E 8.18
HA SHIMA 32 37 N 129 44 E 5.43 HUSIKI 36 47 N 137 04 E 2.30
HABU KO 34 17 N 133 11 E 8.31 HUTAZIMA SIGNAL STATIONS 33 53 N 130 47 E 11.21
HABUSHI IWA 34 20 N 133 43 E 7.25 HYAKKAN SHIMA 34 18 N 133 17 E 8.20
HACHIBUSE YAMA 34 38 N 135 06 E 6.22 HYAKKAN-JIMA 34 18 N 133 17 E 8.3
HACHIGA MINE 34 23 N 133 08 E 8.22 HYOTAN SHIMA 34 17 N 133 03 E 8.33
HACHIRO TAKE 32 40 N 129 51 E 5.41
HADAKA-JIMA 34 30 N 129 25 E 4.19
HADO MISAKI 33 33 N 129 51 E 5.11 I
HAGI KO 34 25 N 131 24 E 3.38
HAKATA 33 36 N 130 24 E 5.6 IBUKI-JIMA 34 08 N 133 32 E 8.4
HAKODATE KO 41 47 N 140 43 E 1.35 ICHINOE BAE 33 56 N 135 04 E 6.3
HAMADA KO 34 53 N 132 04 E 3.35 IESHIMA SHOTO 34 40 N 134 35 E 7.10
HAMANOKURI WAN 32 45 N 128 42 E 5.50 IIDA KO 37 26 N 137 16 E 2.41
HAMI SAKI 35 37 N 135 15 E 3.21 IKARI SHIMA 34 18 N 132 53 E 8.37
HANAGURI SAKI 40 52 N 140 50 E 1.43 IKEDA WAN 34 28 N 134 13 E 7.24
HANAGURI TO 33 47 N 132 02 E 11.2 IKI SHIMA 33 47 N 129 43 E 5.14
HANAGURI ZAKI 40 59 N 140 57 E 1.44 IKITSUKI SETO 33 21 N 129 26 E 5.28
HANAKURI ZAKI 40 59 N 140 57 E 1.44 IKUJI HANA 36 54 N 137 25 E 2.30
HANNAN KO 34 28 N 135 21 E 6.19 IKUZI HANA 36 54 N 137 25 E 2.30
HARIMA NADA 34 30 N 134 35 E 7.1 IMABARI KO 34 04 N 133 01 E 8.12
HARIMA NADA NORTH BUOY 3 34 33 N 134 08 E 7.6 IMARI 33 17 N 129 53 E 5.23
HASEDENO HANA 33 54 N 135 04 E 6.3 IMARI GAIWAN 33 23 N 129 44 E 5.22
HASHIHAMA 34 06 N 132 58 E 8.12 INAHO MISAKI 42 15 N 139 34 E 1.24
HASHIRA-JIMA 34 01 N 132 25 E 9.19 INGE SHIMA 34 39 N 134 26 E 7.13
HASHIRI-JIMA 34 20 N 133 26 E 8.17 INGE-JIMA 34 39 N 134 26 E 7.13
HASIRI SHIMA 34 20 N 133 26 E 8.17 INOKUCHI KO 34 16 N 133 03 E 8.35
HATAKE SONE 32 04 N 128 26 E 5.45 INOURA KO 33 50 N 130 59 E 11.15
HATIBUSE YAMA 34 38 N 135 06 E 6.22 INUSHIMA SHOTO 34 34 N 134 06 E 7.30
HATSU SAKI 33 53 N 130 34 E 5.2 IO ZAKI 33 07 N 129 43 E 5.31
HAYAFUKU SE 33 14 N 129 23 E 5.28 IRUKA HANA 34 14 N 132 23 E 9.35
HAYASE SETO 34 09 N 132 30 E 9.31 ISEGA HANA 34 16 N 133 12 E 8.31
HAYATOMO SETO 33 58 N 130 58 E 11.16 ISHIKARI WAN SHIN KO 43 13 N 141 17 E 1.14
HAZIKI SAKI 38 20 N 138 31 E 2.19 ITSUMI-OTSU OSHASHI BRIDGE 34 31 N 135 24 E 6.20
HE SAKI 33 57 N 131 02 E 11.26 IWAGI KO 34 14 N 133 09 E 8.34
HE SAKI QUARANTINE 33 57 N 131 02 E 6.1 IWAKUNI KO 34 11 N 132 15 E 9.21
HEBO SHIMA 32 50 N 129 00 E 5.54 IWANAI KO 42 59 N 140 31 E 1.19
HEBURI SHIMA 33 58 N 132 14 E 9.14 IWASAKI WAN 40 34 N 139 55 E 2.4
HEGURA SHIMA 37 51 N 136 55 E 3.4 IZUHARA 34 12 N 129 18 E 4.13
HEIGUN-JIMA 33 48 N 132 13 E 10.3
HEKURA-JIMA 37 51 N 136 55 E 3.4
HENASHI SAKI 40 37 N 139 52 E 2.3 J
HENASI SAKI 40 37 N 139 52 E 2.3
HIBI KO 34 27 N 133 56 E 7.35 JINO O SHIMA 33 22 N 132 21 E 10.18
HIBIKI PORT 33 56 N 130 48 E 11.21 JINO SHIMA 34 07 N 135 06 E 6.5
HIGASHI-HARIMA KO 34 42 N 134 50 E 7.8 JINZU GAWA 36 45 N 137 13 E 2.30
HIGI SHIMA 34 03 N 133 06 E 8.6 JIO SAN 34 17 N 133 01 E 8.37
HIJIRI ZAKI 34 19 N 132 20 E 9.23 JIZO MISAKI LIGHT 33 15 N 131 54 E 6.1
HIKETA KO 34 14 N 134 25 E 7.4 JIZO SAKI 34 25 N 134 14 E 7.25
HIKI SHIMA 34 03 N 133 06 E 8.6 JORYUJI YAMA 34 30 N 134 55 E 7.2
HIME SAKI 38 05 N 138 34 E 2.20
HIME SHIMA 33 44 N 131 40 E 10.12
HIMEJI KO 34 46 N 134 38 E 7.7 K
HIMEJI KO 34 46 N 134 41 E 7.9
HIMEKAWA KO 37 02 N 137 51 E 2.28 KA SHIMA 33 58 N 132 46 E 9.4
HIMI KO 36 52 N 137 00 E 2.32 KABE SHIMA 33 33 N 129 53 E 5.11
HIMI SAKI 33 53 N 132 11 E 9.16 KABUKOSHI SAKI 34 15 N 134 23 E 7.4
HINO MISAKI 33 53 N 135 04 E 6.2 KABUTOGA SAKI 35 38 N 135 54 E 3.11
HINO MISAKI LIGHT 35 54 N 135 03 E 6.1 KABUTO-JIMA 34 07 N 132 19 E 9.22
HINO SHIMA 32 55 N 128 58 E 5.55 KADO SAKI 34 14 N 134 40 E 6.14
HINOURA 33 22 N 129 35 E 5.25 KAFUKAI BYOSHI 45 20 N 141 03 E 1.6
HIRA SE 33 22 N 129 30 E 5.28 KAHUKAI BYOTI 45 20 N 141 03 E 1.6
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KAI SAKI 41 09 N 140 46 E 1.41 KOBE LIGHT 34 39 N 135 10 E 6.1
KAI ZAKI 41 09 N 140 46 E 1.41 KOETOI SAKI 45 25 N 141 45 E 1.3
KAIMOCHI HANA 37 12 N 136 55 E 2.37 KOGO ZAKI 33 06 N 129 40 E 5.30
KAJI SHIMA 34 07 N 133 10 E 8.2 KO-JIMA 41 22 N 139 49 E 1.31
KAJINO HANA 34 20 N 133 12 E 8.21 KO-KAKUMA SHIMA 34 19 N 132 24 E 9.37
KAJITORINO HANA 34 07 N 132 54 E 9.2 KOKURA KO 33 53 N 130 54 E 11.22
KAKETSU-JIMA 33 49 N 132 15 E 10.4 KOKURO SHIMA 33 11 N 129 04 E 5.63
KAKOGAWA 34 42 N 134 55 E 7.8 KOMATSU KO 33 56 N 132 11 E 9.16
KAKUDA MISAKI 37 47 N 138 49 E 2.24 KOMATSU SE 34 05 N 129 09 E 4.2
KAKUI SHIMA 34 43 N 134 19 E 7.18 KOMATSUSHIMA KO 34 00 N 134 36 E 6.9
KAMA SHIMA 34 25 N 133 50 E 7.49 KOME SAKI 34 34 N 134 03 E 7.31
KAMABUTA SE 34 14 N 129 20 E 4.15 KOME SE 33 11 N 129 29 E 5.27
KAME IWA 33 52 N 132 05 E 11.3 KOMO SAKI 32 54 N 132 29 E 10.13
KAME SHIMA 36 07 N 136 03 E 3.8 KOMOBUCHI BYOCHI 33 10 N 132 25 E 10.15
KAMEGAKUBI 34 07 N 132 36 E 9.29 KONE SHIMA 34 19 N 133 05 E 8.23
KAMEYANNA HANANA ASARI 34 23 N 133 48 E 7.49 KONO SE 34 07 N 132 59 E 8.9
KAMI SHIMA 34 41 N 134 43 E 7.10 KONO SHIMA 34 27 N 133 31 E 7.54
KAMI-NINAI SHIMA 33 50 N 132 12 E 10.3 KONOMINATO URA 33 52 N 130 30 E 5.3
KAMINOSEKI KAIKYO 33 50 N 132 07 E 11.3 KONOSE HANA 37 55 N 138 30 E 2.18
KAMI-SHIZUMO 34 42 N 134 30 E 7.12 KOREI SAN 34 41 N 129 26 E 4.8
KAMO KO 38 46 N 139 44 E 2.13 KO-SEI SHIMA 34 22 N 133 51 E 7.26
KAMODA MISAKI 33 50 N 134 45 E 6.6 KOSHIKI IWA 33 59 N 130 50 E 11.17
KAMOI MISAKI 43 20 N 140 21 E 1.16 KOSHU ZAN 37 23 N 136 57 E 3.2
KAMOSE SHIMA 33 55 N 132 32 E 9.12 KO-TSUKUE SHIMA 33 40 N 130 13 E 5.5
KAMUI MISAKI 43 20 N 140 21 E 1.16 KOZUMO IWA 32 51 N 129 40 E 5.39
KAMUI SAN 42 09 N 139 27 E 1.24 KUCHO WAN 33 28 N 132 18 E 10.20
KAMUI YAMA 42 09 N 139 27 E 1.24 KUDAKO SUIDO 33 59 N 132 35 E 9.11
KANAWA-JIMA 34 20 N 132 29 E 9.24 KUDAMATSU 34 00 N 131 52 E 11.7
KANAZAWA KO 36 37 N 136 36 E 3.6 KUMIHAMA WAN 35 38 N 134 55 E 3.23
KANDA KO 33 47 N 131 01 E 11.14 KUNOSHITA ZAKI 33 43 N 129 27 E 4.9
KANEGA SAKI 34 45 N 134 29 E 7.14 KURA SAKI 37 30 N 137 09 E 3.2
KANEGA SAKI 35 31 N 135 20 E 3.18 KURA SHIMA 33 12 N 128 55 E 5.64
KANIDA GAWA 41 03 N 140 39 E 1.42 KURAHASHI-JIMA 34 07 N 132 31 E 9.29
KANISE SHOSHO 33 05 N 129 36 E 5.36 KURE KO 34 14 N 132 33 E 9.26
KANITA GAWA 41 03 N 140 39 E 1.42 KURINOKAMI SHO 33 48 N 130 16 E 5.4
KANMON KO 33 55 N 130 56 E 11.20 KURO SAKI 41 11 N 141 05 E 1.45
KANNON SAKI 34 12 N 132 34 E 9.27 KURO SHIMA 33 06 N 131 54 E 10.24
KANNON ZAKI 33 06 N 131 57 E 10.24 KURO SHIMA 34 36 N 134 10 E 7.19
KANNON ZAKI 34 19 N 132 30 E 9.25 KUROKAMA SAKI 32 57 N 129 38 E 5.37
KANNON ZAKI 34 21 N 133 13 E 8.20 KUROKO SHIMA 33 22 N 129 34 E 5.25
KANNON ZAKI 37 06 N 137 04 E 2.33 KUROSE WAN 32 36 N 128 44 E 5.47
KANNONJI KO 34 07 N 133 38 E 8.13 KUROSE WAN 33 03 N 129 38 E 5.33
KANOKAWA KO 34 11 N 132 27 E 9.34 KUROTSUCHI SETO 34 26 N 133 31 E 7.53
KANOKAWA UCHI 34 11 N 132 26 E 9.33 KUROTSUNO HANA 33 32 N 131 45 E 10.11
KANON YAMA 34 24 N 129 23 E 4.17 KURU SHIMA 34 07 N 132 58 E 8.10
KARASAKI SE 34 44 N 129 28 E 4.11 KURUSHIMA KAIKYO 34 07 N 133 00 E 8.5
KARASU SAKI 34 22 N 129 14 E 4.3 KUSHI-JIMA 32 57 N 128 59 E 5.56
KARASU SHIMA 33 55 N 132 08 E 9.17 KUSHINO URA 33 31 N 129 51 E 5.19
KARATO SHIMA 34 04 N 132 33 E 9.29 KUSUYAGA TAKE 35 33 N 135 44 E 3.12
KARATSU 33 29 N 129 58 E 5.9 KYOGA SAKI 35 46 N 135 14 E 3.21
KASADO WAN 33 58 N 131 50 E 11.7 KYONOJORO SHIMA 34 29 N 133 59 E 7.33
KASANO MISAKI 36 21 N 136 18 E 3.7 KYUROKU SHIMA 40 32 N 139 30 E 2.3
KASHIRA SHIMA 33 58 N 132 21 E 9.20 KYUROKU-JIMA 40 32 N 139 30 E 2.3
KASHIWA SHIMA 33 32 N 129 58 E 5.10
KASHIWAZAKI KO 37 22 N 138 32 E 2.25
KASUMI KO 35 39 N 134 38 E 3.25 M
KATA SHIMA 33 55 N 132 28 E 10.2
KATSURA SHIMA 34 28 N 133 46 E 7.51 MAE SHIMA 34 00 N 132 16 E 9.20
KATURA SHIMA 34 28 N 133 46 E 7.51 MAE SHIMA 34 36 N 134 11 E 7.19
KAWACHI WAN 33 19 N 129 32 E 5.26 MAEHAMA KO 44 25 N 141 20 E 1.9
KAWANOISHI KO 33 28 N 132 23 E 10.20 MAIZURU KO 35 31 N 135 20 E 3.17
KAWASHIRI MISAKI 34 26 N 130 59 E 3.42 MAIZURU WAN 35 22 N 135 20 E 3.16
KAYA SAN 33 34 N 130 10 E 5.7 MAKI YAMA 33 53 N 130 49 E 11.21
KEBUTA SE 33 12 N 129 09 E 5.61 MAMO SHIMA 35 32 N 135 16 E 3.18
KI SHIMA 34 40 N 134 13 E 7.19 MANJU 34 00 N 131 02 E 11.26
KIBA 34 46 N 134 44 E 7.7 MANZYU 34 00 N 131 02 E 11.26
KIKUMA KO 34 02 N 132 50 E 9.3 MARUGAME KO 34 18 N 133 47 E 7.45
KIMPOKU SAN 38 06 N 138 21 E 2.18 MARUO SAKI 33 58 N 131 21 E 11.9
KIN WAN 34 33 N 129 28 E 4.20 MARUYAMA MISAKI 43 17 N 140 39 E 1.17
KINPOKU SAN 38 06 N 138 21 E 2.18 MARUYAMA SHIMA 34 13 N 133 37 E 8.13
KISHUKU URA 32 46 N 128 46 E 5.50 MASHIKE KO 43 51 N 141 32 E 1.11
KITAGI SHIMA 34 23 N 133 32 E 7.57 MATSU SHIMA 32 56 N 129 37 E 5.38
KITAKYUSHU PORT 33 55 N 130 56 E 11.20 MATSU SHIMA 33 35 N 129 50 E 5.12
KITAURA KO 39 57 N 139 47 E 2.5 MATSUGA HANA 33 56 N 132 22 E 9.13
KITSUKI WAN 33 23 N 131 40 E 10.11 MATSUGA HANA 33 57 N 132 26 E 9.13
KO SAKI 34 05 N 129 13 E 4.2 MATSUGA HANA 34 10 N 132 29 E 9.31
KO SETO 33 57 N 130 55 E 11.19 MATSUGA SAKI 34 02 N 132 50 E 9.4
KO SHIMA 34 20 N 133 39 E 7.41 MATSUGA SAKI 35 40 N 136 05 E 3.10
KO SHIMA 41 22 N 139 49 E 1.31 MATSUGA SAKI LIGHT 39 30 N 140 03 E 2.9
KO YAMA 34 39 N 131 37 E 3.36 MATSURE SHIMA LIGHT 33 58 N 130 52 E 6.1
KOBE KO 34 41 N 135 13 E 6.24 MATSUSHIMA KO 32 56 N 129 36 E 5.38
KOBE KO LIGHT 34 39 N 135 10 E 6.24 MATSUYAMA KO 33 51 N 132 42 E 9.7
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ME SHIMA 31 59 N 128 21 E 5.44 NANRYU SAKI 33 21 N 129 34 E 5.25
MEKARI SETO 34 21 N 133 11 E 8.20 NAOETSU KO 37 11 N 138 15 E 2.26
MENEKO SHIMA 34 12 N 132 51 E 8.39 NARUTO KAIKYO 34 14 N 134 39 E 6.11
MI SAKI 34 15 N 133 34 E 8.13 NARYU ZAKI 35 36 N 135 28 E 3.16
MI SAKI 34 44 N 134 25 E 7.16 NEBUTONO HANA 34 24 N 134 07 E 7.36
MI SAKI 39 07 N 139 52 E 2.9 NEKO SAKI 35 40 N 134 46 E 3.24
MI SE 34 42 N 129 29 E 4.10 NEKO SETO 34 12 N 132 40 E 8.39
MI SHIMA 34 46 N 131 09 E 3.41 NESHIKO WAN 33 18 N 129 26 E 5.28
MIHARA KAWA 34 20 N 134 44 E 7.3 NIHAMA KO 33 59 N 133 17 E 8.15
MIHONOSEKI KO 35 34 N 133 19 E 3.29 NIIGATA 37 55 N 139 03 E 2.17
MIKAWA 36 29 N 136 29 E 3.7 NIIGATA-HIGASHI 37 55 N 139 03 E 2.17
MIKURIYA SAKI 35 30 N 133 30 E 3.27 NIMA KO 35 09 N 132 25 E 3.34
MINAMI HIRASAWA 39 52 N 139 51 E 2.8 NINO SHIMA 34 18 N 132 26 E 9.37
MINE WAN 34 27 N 129 17 E 4.6 NINOJI DAKE 37 54 N 139 30 E 2.15
MINO SHIMA 33 44 N 131 01 E 11.13 NINOZI TAKE 37 54 N 139 30 E 2.15
MIOMOTE KAWA 38 14 N 139 27 E 2.14 NISHI SAKI 35 45 N 135 11 E 3.23
MIRA SHIMA 33 10 N 128 54 E 5.64 NISHIDOMARI WAN 34 39 N 129 29 E 4.22
MISAKI KO 33 22 N 132 05 E 10.20 NISHIHA SHIMA 33 58 N 133 15 E 8.15
MISHIMA UCHI 34 15 N 132 59 E 8.24 NISHIURA SAKI 33 40 N 130 13 E 5.7
MISHIMA-KAWANOE KO 34 00 N 133 33 E 8.14 NISHIYAMA KO 33 56 N 130 54 E 11.23
MITAJIRI KO 34 01 N 131 36 E 11.9 NITA WAN 34 32 N 129 19 E 4.6
MITARAI SETO 34 11 N 132 52 E 8.41 NO MISAKI 34 23 N 133 54 E 7.37
MITSU SHIMA 34 43 N 129 27 E 4.11 NO SHIMA 33 56 N 131 42 E 11.5
MITSUGO SASHI 34 22 N 133 49 E 7.25 NOBORIIWA YAMA 34 46 N 134 33 E 7.14
MITSUGO SHIMA 34 22 N 133 49 E 7.49 NOBU WAN 34 21 N 129 20 E 4.4
MITUGO SHIMA 34 12 N 132 31 E 9.31 NOGITA-TODAI SE 33 39 N 130 07 E 5.7
MIUDA URA 34 40 N 129 30 E 4.23 NOJI SHOTO 34 27 N 133 45 E 7.50
MIURA WAN 34 19 N 129 23 E 4.16 NOKOGIRI ZAKI 35 33 N 135 40 E 3.14
MIYANOURA KO 34 15 N 132 59 E 8.25 NOMO SAKI 32 34 N 129 45 E 5.43
MIYASAKINO HANA 34 05 N 135 05 E 6.5 NOSHAPPO MISAKI 45 27 N 141 39 E 1.8
MIYAZAKI HANA 36 58 N 137 35 E 2.29 NOSHAPPU MISAKI 45 27 N 141 39 E 1.3
MIYAZU KO 35 32 N 135 12 E 3.20 NOSHIRO KO 40 13 N 140 01 E 2.5
MIZUSHIMA KO 34 30 N 133 45 E 7.51 NOSIRO KO 40 13 N 140 01 E 2.5
MODORO MISAKI 34 32 N 131 28 E 3.37 NOTORO YAMA 34 13 N 132 25 E 9.35
MOHEJI KO 41 46 N 140 37 E 1.34 NOZI SYOTO 34 27 N 133 45 E 7.50
MOJI KO 33 57 N 130 57 E 11.24 NUWA-JIMA 33 59 N 132 33 E 9.12
MOMO SHIMA 34 22 N 133 16 E 8.30 NUWA-JIME 33 59 N 132 33 E 9.12
MONTONOMA KAIKYO 32 57 N 132 04 E 10.21 NYU SAKI 38 12 N 138 20 E 2.23
MORO SHIMA 33 57 N 132 30 E 9.12 NYUDO SAKI 40 00 N 139 42 E 2.6
MOROYOSE KO 35 37 N 134 26 E 3.26
MU SHIMA 34 18 N 133 32 E 7.42
MUKU SHIMA 33 29 N 129 47 E 5.20 O
MUKUCHI-JIMA 34 25 N 133 46 E 7.53
MURASAKI BANA 34 01 N 130 54 E 3.45 O SAKI 33 29 N 129 49 E 5.19
MURASAKI HANA 34 02 N 130 55 E 11.19 O SHIMA 32 03 N 128 24 E 5.45
MUROZUMI HANTO 33 55 N 131 58 E 11.4 O SHIMA 32 34 N 128 54 E 5.47
MUSHI-JIMA 34 07 N 133 01 E 8.9 O SHIMA 32 58 N 132 04 E 10.21
MUTSURE SHIMA 33 58 N 130 52 E 11.18 O SHIMA 33 02 N 129 37 E 5.34
MUZUKI-JIMA 33 58 N 132 40 E 9.8 O SHIMA 33 29 N 129 33 E 5.29
MYOKEN 33 28 N 129 57 E 5.9 O SHIMA 33 44 N 129 38 E 5.16
MYOKEN SAKI 33 56 N 130 41 E 5.2 O SHIMA 33 52 N 131 59 E 11.4
MYOKEN SAKI 34 33 N 134 16 E 7.22 O SHIMA 33 54 N 130 26 E 5.3
O SHIMA 34 25 N 131 16 E 3.39
O SHIMA 34 30 N 131 25 E 3.37
N O SHIMA 36 15 N 136 07 E 3.8
O ZONE 34 01 N 132 20 E 9.19
NA SHIMA 33 44 N 129 52 E 5.18 O-ASAHI DAKE 38 15 N 139 56 E 2.15
NAGA SAKI 34 25 N 129 24 E 4.17 OBAMA KO 35 30 N 135 45 E 3.13
NAGA SHIMA 33 50 N 132 06 E 11.2 OBATAKE SETO 33 57 N 132 11 E 9.15
NAGAHAMA KO 33 37 N 132 29 E 10.6 OBE WAN 34 06 N 132 54 E 9.2
NAGAO HANA 35 32 N 134 00 E 3.27 OFUYU MISAKI 43 43 N 141 20 E 1.12
NAGASAKI HANA 33 16 N 129 10 E 5.63 OGAWA SHIMA 33 36 N 129 54 E 5.13
NAGASAKI KO 32 43 N 129 51 E 5.41 OGE SHIMA 34 11 N 132 56 E 8.28
NAGASENO HANA 34 06 N 133 02 E 8.6 OGI SHIMA 34 25 N 134 04 E 7.29
NAGATE SAKI 37 27 N 137 22 E 2.40 O-GUSHI SAKI 34 22 N 134 13 E 7.35
NAGATO SAKI 33 22 N 129 37 E 5.24 OHAMA TIDAL SIGNAL STATION 34 05 N 133 00 E 8.5
NAGOYA URA 33 32 N 129 53 E 5.11 OHANA ZAKI 41 44 N 140 43 E 1.34
NAIIN WAN 34 06 N 129 14 E 4.12 OHIKI SHIMA 32 52 N 129 34 E 5.38
NAKA SUIDO NAKATO-JIMA 34 07 N 133 00 E 8.7 OHUYU MISAKI 43 43 N 141 20 E 1.12
NAKA UMI 35 28 N 133 12 E 3.27 OIBANA SAKI 39 54 N 139 54 E
NAKAENO SHIMA 33 22 N 129 28 E 5.29 OISHI NO HANA 34 16 N 134 57 E 6.15
NAKA-JIMA 33 58 N 132 37 E 9.9 OISO SAKI 34 11 N 134 39 E 6.12
NAKANO SE 33 05 N 129 39 E 5.30 OITA KO 33 15 N 131 40 E 10.8
NAKANO-KAJIKAKI 33 07 N 129 39 E 5.30 OITSUKAMI SHIMA 33 06 N 132 20 E 10.14
NAKATO SHIMA 34 07 N 133 00 E 8.7 OJIKA SETO 33 14 N 129 06 E 5.61
NAKATSU KO 33 36 N 131 12 E 11.13 OJIKA SHIMA 33 12 N 129 03 E 5.63
NAMIKATA OIL TERMINAL 34 07 N 132 54 E 8.6 O-JIMA 34 00 N 133 22 E 8.15
NANAO KO 37 03 N 136 59 E 2.36 OKADO HANA 34 26 N 134 20 E 7.2
NANATSU SHIMA 37 36 N 136 53 E 3.4 OKAJI SAKI 34 13 N 129 20 E 4.14
NANATSUGAMA URA 33 00 N 129 39 E 5.37 OKAJI ZAKI 34 13 N 129 20 E 4.14
NANATU SHIMA 37 36 N 136 53 E 3.4 OKAYAMA KO 34 36 N 133 59 E 7.32
NANORI SE 32 59 N 129 14 E 5.59 OKI GUNTO 36 10 N 133 10 E 3.32
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OKIKAMURO SHIMA 33 51 N 132 22 E 10.3 SADO MISAKI LIGHT 33 20 N 132 01 E 6.1
OKINAMI HANA 37 11 N 137 01 E 2.34 SADO SHIMA 38 00 N 138 25 E 2.18
OKINO ISHI 35 35 N 135 47 E 3.12 SAGANO SHIMA 32 44 N 128 36 E 5.50
OKINO SHIMA 34 09 N 132 26 E 9.32 SAGANOSEKI KO 33 15 N 131 52 E 10.7
OKINO SHIMA 34 14 N 130 06 E 5.18 SAGI SHIMA 34 20 N 133 07 E 8.23
O-KUNO SHIMA 34 17 N 133 00 E 8.25 SAGO WAN 34 39 N 129 20 E 4.6
O-KUROKAMI SHIMA 34 10 N 132 24 E 9.35 SAIGO KO 36 12 N 133 20 E 3.33
OKUSHIRI KO 42 11 N 139 31 E 1.24 SAIKA SAKI 34 11 N 135 08 E 6.5
OMA SAKI 41 33 N 140 55 E 1.38 SAIKI KO 32 58 N 131 56 E 10.23
OMA ZAKI 41 33 N 140 55 E 1.38 SAKA URA 34 27 N 129 23 E 4.18
OMI SHIMA 34 25 N 131 12 E 3.41 SAKAI KO 35 33 N 133 15 E 3.28
O-MINASE SHIMA 33 48 N 132 25 E 10.2 SAKAIDE KO 34 20 N 133 51 E 7.37
OMINATO KO 41 15 N 141 09 E 1.45 SAKAI-SENBOKU KU 34 33 N 135 26 E 6.20
O-MIZUNASE-JIMA 33 56 N 131 56 E 11.4 SAKATA KO 38 56 N 139 49 E 2.12
OMODAKA KO 33 04 N 129 40 E 5.33 SAKATA KO LIGHT 38 57 N 139 49 E 2.12
O-NASABI-JIMA 34 16 N 132 22 E 9.36 SAKATE KO 34 27 N 134 19 E 7.23
O-NASAMI-JIMA 34 16 N 132 22 E 9.36 SAKI 33 58 N 133 15 E 8.15
ONDONO SETO 34 12 N 132 32 E 9.27 SAKITO KO 33 01 N 129 34 E 5.35
ONIWAKI KO 45 09 N 141 19 E 1.7 SAKITO SHIMA 33 00 N 129 33 E 5.36
ONODA KO 33 58 N 131 10 E 11.11 SAKOSHI WAN 34 45 N 134 27 E 7.16
ONO-KAME HANA 38 19 N 138 28 E 2.23 SALZAKI 34 20 N 133 02 E 8.25
ONOMICHI 34 24 N 133 12 E 8.29 SANNOSE SETO 34 11 N 132 41 E 8.44
ONOMICHI-ITOSAKI KO 34 23 N 133 10 E 8.28 SAO BANA 32 49 N 129 04 E 5.58
ORISE HANA 34 18 N 129 24 E 4.16 SARAKI MISAKI 41 42 N 140 32 E 1.36
ORONO SHIMA 33 52 N 130 02 E 5.18 SARUYAMA ZAKI 37 20 N 136 44 E 3.5
OSAKA KO 34 39 N 135 26 E 6.21 SASANAMI SAKI 36 59 N 137 03 E 2.33
OSAKA KU 34 39 N 135 25 E 6.21 SASEBO 33 10 N 129 43 E 5.31
OSAKA WAN 34 30 N 135 10 E 6.16 SASUNA KO 34 38 N 129 23 E 4.7
OSAKI BANA 34 13 N 130 55 E 3.44 SAWA SAKI 37 49 N 138 13 E 2.21
OSAKI HANA 33 19 N 132 22 E 10.17 SAWANE 38 00 N 138 17 E 2.22
OSAKI HANA 33 20 N 129 33 E 5.26 SAWAZAKI BANA 37 49 N 138 13 E 2.21
OSAKI HANA 33 57 N 132 17 E 9.14 SEI-JIMA 34 21 N 133 51 E 7.37
OSAKI HANA 33 59 N 133 04 E 8.16 SEIZIMA 34 21 N 133 51 E 7.37
OSAKI WAN 34 19 N 129 15 E 4.3 SEKI SAKI LIGHT 33 13 N 131 54 E 11.8
OSAKI-SHIMO SHIMA 34 10 N 132 50 E 8.42 SEKI SAKI LIGHT 33 16 N 131 54 E 6.1
OSAKI-SIMO SHIMA 34 10 N 132 50 E 8.42 SEKIZEN YAMA 34 15 N 133 09 E 8.34
OSE SAKI 32 37 N 128 36 E 5.47 SEN SAN 34 21 N 134 49 E 7.3
OSHIMA SAKI 38 23 N 139 27 E 2.15 SENBYOMAKI YAKA 34 39 N 129 21 E 4.6
OSUMI BANA 34 08 N 132 57 E 8.11 SENSUI SHIMA 34 23 N 133 24 E 8.17
OSUMI HANA 34 08 N 132 57 E 8.11 SENZAKI KO 34 23 N 131 12 E 3.40
OTAKE KO 34 14 N 132 14 E 9.22 SETANA KO 42 27 N 139 50 E 1.23
OTANI ISO 34 18 N 133 05 E 8.24 SETANAI KO 42 27 N 139 50 E 1.23
OTARU KO 43 12 N 141 01 E 1.18 SETODO KO 34 19 N 133 06 E 8.32
O-TATEBA-JIMA 34 02 N 132 35 E 9.10 SETOYAMA HANA 33 58 N 132 11 E 9.20
OTOBE KO 41 58 N 140 08 E 1.27 SHAKOTAN MISAKI 43 22 N 140 28 E 1.17
OTONA SE 32 49 N 129 05 E 5.58 SHIBIKO SE 32 57 N 132 16 E 10.21
OTONA SE 33 13 N 129 31 E 5.27 SHICHIYAMA SAKI 35 34 N 134 17 E 3.27
OTOSE SAKI 40 46 N 140 03 E 2.3 SHIIYA HANA 37 29 N 138 37 E 2.24
OTSU KAWA 34 30 N 135 23 E 6.21 SHIJIKI WAN 33 12 N 129 23 E 5.27
OTU KAWA 34 30 N 135 23 E 6.21 SHIKIMI KO 32 47 N 129 46 E 5.39
OUCHINOUMI KO 34 28 N 134 19 E 7.23 SHIMAKAGE WAN 35 34 N 135 16 E 3.19
OZU SETO 34 17 N 132 26 E 9.37 SHIMONOSEKI KO 33 56 N 130 56 E 11.25
OZUCHI SHIMA 34 25 N 133 55 E 7.27 SHIMO-SHIZUMO 34 42 N 134 30 E 7.10
OZUKURI YAMA 41 19 N 140 52 E 1.39 SHIMOTSU KO LIGHT 34 07 N 135 05 E 6.5
O-ZUTI SHIMA 34 25 N 133 55 E 7.27 SHINMINATO KU 37 52 N 136 59 E 2.31
SHIN-YODO KAWA 34 41 N 135 24 E 6.21
SHIO SAKI 34 11 N 134 44 E 6.13
P SHIODE ISO 34 01 N 132 48 E 9.4
SHIOGA MISAKI 39 51 N 139 45 E 2.7
POMMOSHIRI MISAKI 42 08 N 139 55 E 1.27 SHIOKUBI MISAKI 41 43 N 140 58 E 1.33
PONMOSHIRI SAKI 42 08 N 139 55 E 1.27 SHIOKUBI SAKI 41 43 N 140 58 E 1.33
SHIOMAKI 34 25 N 130 48 E 3.43
SHIOSE SAKI 39 51 N 139 45 E 2.7
R SHIRA SAKI 33 58 N 135 04 E 6.4
SHIRA SHIMA 34 00 N 130 44 E 11.17
RAIDEN MISAKI 42 55 N 140 24 E 1.20 SHIRA SU 33 59 N 130 48 E 11.17
REBUN SHIMA 45 22 N 141 01 E 1.5 SHIRAISHI SETO 34 25 N 133 31 E 8.18
REBUN TO 45 22 N 141 01 E 1.5 SHIRAITO MISAKI 42 40 N 139 52 E 1.22
RISHIRI TO 45 11 N 141 15 E 1.7 SHIRAKAMI MISAKI 41 24 N 140 12 E 1.37
ROKKO SAN 34 46 N 135 16 E 6.22 SHIRAKAMI SAKI 41 24 N 140 12 E 1.37
ROKUGO SAKI 37 32 N 137 20 E 3.2 SHIRIBA SAKI 43 13 N 140 47 E 1.17
RUMOI KO 43 57 N 141 38 E 1.10 SHIRIYA SAKI 41 26 N 141 28 E 1.38
RUMOI SAKI 43 57 N 141 38 E 1.10 SHIRIYA ZAKI 41 26 N 141 28 E 1.38
RYOSEI SHIMA 32 55 N 128 58 E 5.55 SHIRO HANA 32 50 N 129 42 E 5.39
RYOTSU WAN 38 05 N 138 34 E 2.20 SHIRO SE 33 11 N 128 48 E 5.64
RYOTU WAN 38 05 N 138 34 E 2.20 SHISHI YAMA 34 15 N 132 31 E 9.25
SHITAKA URA 34 29 N 129 24 E 4.19
SHITAMA KO 33 26 N 132 24 E 10.18
S SHITANOE KO 33 10 N 131 50 E 10.26
SHODO SHIMA 34 30 N 134 16 E 7.21
SABA SHIMA 33 58 N 131 31 E 11.9 SHUSHI WAN 34 37 N 129 28 E 4.21
SADA MISAKI 33 20 N 132 01 E 10.6 SIIYA HANA 37 29 N 138 37 E 2.24
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SIN-YODO KAWA 34 41 N 135 24 E 6.21 TONO SAKI 34 31 N 129 19 E 4.6
SOMBOMMATSU KO 34 15 N 134 21 E 7.4 TONOSHO KO 34 30 N 134 10 E 7.24
SOYA MISAKI 45 31 N 141 56 E 1.2 TORAGA HANA 34 20 N 134 16 E 7.5
SUGE SAKI 33 04 N 132 25 E 10.14 TORAZU YAMA 34 42 N 129 28 E 4.10
SUGO SAKI 40 26 N 139 56 E 2.4 TORI SHIMA 32 14 N 128 06 E 5.45
SUMOTO KO 34 21 N 134 54 E 6.17 TORIGAKUBI SAKI 37 10 N 138 06 E 2.27
SUMOTO-OKI LIGHT BUOY 34 21 N 135 01 E 6.15 TOTTORI KO 35 32 N 134 11 E 3.27
SUNEGO MISAKI 41 48 N 140 05 E 1.29 TOYO KO 33 56 N 133 09 E 8.16
SUNEKO MISAKI 41 48 N 140 05 E 1.29 TOYO SHIMA 34 10 N 132 47 E 8.43
SUO NADA 33 50 N 131 31 E 11.1 TSU SHIMA 34 09 N 133 00 E 8.10
SUSA KO 34 38 N 131 36 E 3.37 TSUBA SAKI 33 24 N 129 33 E 5.29
SUTSU 42 47 N 140 14 E 1.21 TSUBANA ZAKI 41 28 N 140 53 E 1.39
SUTTSU KO 42 47 N 140 14 E 1.21 TSUBOKE SE 33 05 N 129 04 E 5.57
SUZUNO URA 32 50 N 128 55 E 5.52 TSUBUNE HANA 34 08 N 135 08 E 6.5
SYAKOTAN MISAKI 43 22 N 140 28 E 1.17 TSUDA WAN 34 18 N 134 15 E 7.5
TSUGANOMARU YAMA 34 27 N 133 31 E 8.18
TSUGARA SHIMA 34 22 N 133 23 E 8.19
T TSUIYAMA KO 35 39 N 134 51 E 3.24
TSUKUGA SHIMA 34 15 N 133 00 E 8.38
TACHIBANA KO 33 52 N 134 40 E 6.7 TSUKUMI KO 33 05 N 131 52 E 10.25
TADANOUMI KO 34 20 N 133 00 E 8.26 TSUKUMI WAN 32 06 N 131 53 E 10.24
TADOTSU KO 34 17 N 133 45 E 7.46 TSUNA KO 34 26 N 134 55 E 6.17
TAIMA YAMA 34 49 N 132 01 E 3.36 TSUNA SHIMA 34 25 N 129 16 E 4.5
TAIMA ZAN 34 29 N 134 14 E 7.21 TSUNEKAMI SAKI 35 38 N 135 49 E 3.12
TAINO URA 32 56 N 129 07 E 5.58 TSUNO SHIMA 34 21 N 130 51 E 3.43
TAISHA KO 35 24 N 132 40 E 3.34 TSURUGA KO 35 39 N 136 04 E 3.10
TAIZA KO 35 44 N 135 05 E 3.23 TSURUGI HANA 33 40 N 131 40 E 10.12
TAKA SHIMA 32 40 N 129 45 E 5.42 TSURUMI SAKI 32 56 N 132 05 E 10.1
TAKA SHIMA 33 16 N 131 57 E 10.7 TSURUSAKI HARBOR 33 15 N 131 41 E 10.8
TAKA SHIMA 33 26 N 129 45 E 5.21 TSURUSHIMA HANA 34 14 N 134 42 E 6.13
TAKA SHIMA 34 01 N 135 07 E 6.4 TSURUSHIMA KAIKYO 33 56 N 132 39 E 9.8
TAKA SHIMA 34 38 N 134 32 E 7.12 TSUSHIMASE HANA 33 18 N 129 08 E 5.62
TAKA SHIMA 34 50 N 131 50 E 3.36 TSUTA SHIMA 33 14 N 131 54 E 10.26
TAKADA KO 33 35 N 131 26 E 11.12 TSUYAZAKI HANA 33 48 N 130 27 E 5.4
TAKAHAMA SETO 33 53 N 132 42 E 9.6 TUDA WAN 34 18 N 134 15 E 7.5
TAKAIKAMI-JIMA 34 11 N 133 16 E 8.4 TUNEKAMI SAKI 35 38 N 135 49 E 3.12
TAKAIKAMI-JIMA 34 18 N 133 16 E 8.2
TAKAMATSU KO 34 21 N 134 03 E 7.36
TAKANO ZAKI 41 14 N 140 33 E 1.40 U
TAKANO ZAKI 41 14 N 140 34 E 1.41
TAKAO YAMA 35 33 N 133 14 E 3.29 U SHIMA 34 11 N 133 05 E 8.36
TAKASHIMA MISAKI 43 14 N 141 01 E 1.18 U ZAKI 34 35 N 135 02 E 6.17
TAKASU YAMA 37 23 N 136 57 E 3.2 UBE KO 33 56 N 131 14 E 11.10
TAKATE SHIMA 32 59 N 132 04 E 10.22 UCHINOUMI KO 34 28 N 134 18 E 6.24
TAKEDAZU KO 33 41 N 131 34 E 11.12 UCHIURA WAN 35 33 N 135 29 E 3.15
TAKEGA SHIMA 32 59 N 131 59 E 10.22 UJI SHIMA 34 19 N 133 28 E 8.3
TAKENOKO SHIMA 33 56 N 130 52 E 6.1 UJINA-JIMA 34 20 N 132 28 E 9.24
TAKESHIKI KO 34 18 N 129 19 E 4.3 UKAWA KO 37 15 N 137 05 E 2.38
TAKI SAKI 36 55 N 136 45 E 3.5 UKI SE 34 21 N 129 18 E 4.4
TAKI ZAKI 36 55 N 136 45 E 3.5 UKU SHIMA 33 16 N 129 07 E 5.62
TAKOMA HANA 34 23 N 133 15 E 8.29 UNO KO 34 29 N 133 57 E 7.34
TAKUMA KO 34 15 N 133 40 E 7.48 UOKONO SHIMA 33 25 N 129 43 E 5.21
TAKURA SAKI 34 16 N 135 04 E 6.5 UOMI HANA 35 36 N 133 06 E 3.30
TAMANOURA WAN 32 41 N 128 38 E 5.49 UOTSURI SAKE 33 51 N 129 46 E 5.15
TAMASHIMA KO 34 31 N 133 41 E 7.52 UPPURUI WAN 35 28 N 132 45 E 3.30
TAMASHIMA LIGHT 34 31 N 133 40 E 7.52 USETSU KO 37 18 N 137 09 E 2.39
TAN SE 33 09 N 129 08 E 5.60 USHIGAKUBI 33 22 N 129 34 E 5.24
TANGA SHIMA 34 40 N 134 35 E 7.11 USHIMADO KO 34 37 N 134 10 E 7.20
TAPPI SAKI 41 15 N 140 21 E 1.47 USIMADO KO 34 37 N 134 10 E 7.20
TAPPI ZAKI 41 15 N 140 21 E 1.47 USU SHIMA 33 34 N 129 54 E 5.10
TATEBA-JIMA 34 27 N 133 51 E 7.35 USUKI WAN 33 10 N 131 53 E 10.26
TATEISHI SAKI 35 46 N 136 01 E 3.11 UTA SHIMA 34 34 N 131 29 E 3.37
TATSUNO SETO 33 21 N 129 26 E 5.28 UTINOMI KO 34 28 N 134 19 E 7.23
TATSUNO ZAKI 34 08 N 129 17 E 4.12 UWA-JIMA 33 44 N 132 02 E 10.5
TENGU YAMA 34 17 N 133 11 E 8.31 UWA-JIMA KO 33 13 N 132 34 E 10.16
TERA SHIMA 33 02 N 129 38 E 5.34 UWA-JIMA WAN 33 14 N 132 28 E 10.15
TERA SHIMA 34 28 N 133 59 E 7.34
TERADOMARI KO 37 38 N 138 46 E 2.24
TO SAKI 34 14 N 134 40 E 6.14 W
TO SHIMA 33 12 N 132 22 E 10.15
TOBI SHIMA 33 24 N 129 47 E 5.22 WADA MISAKI QUARANTINE 34 38 N 135 11 E 6.1
TOBI SHIMA 39 12 N 139 33 E 2.10 WADA-NO HANA 34 00 N 134 38 E 6.8
TOKUSHIMA KO 34 03 N 134 37 E 6.10 WA-JIMA KO 37 24 N 136 54 E 3.3
TOKUYAMA 34 02 N 131 49 E 11.9 WAKAMATSU KO 33 54 N 130 49 E 11.21
TOKUYAMA WAN 34 02 N 131 49 E 11.8 WAKAMATSU URA 32 53 N 129 01 E 5.56
TOKUYAMA-KUDAMATSU KO 34 00 N 131 48 E 11.6 WAKAMATU DOKAI WAN 33 56 N 130 51 E 6.1
TOMAMAE SAKI 44 19 N 141 39 E 1.8 WAKAYAMA-SHIMOTSU KO 34 12 N 135 08 E 6.5
TOMIE 32 37 N 128 46 E 5.48 WAKIGA HANA 33 55 N 132 10 E 9.16
TOMIE WAN 32 38 N 128 48 E 5.47 WAKKANAI KO 45 25 N 141 41 E 1.4
TOMIOKA KO 33 55 N 134 42 E 6.8 WAKUDO SE 33 29 N 129 50 E 5.19
TOMO KO 34 23 N 133 23 E 8.17 WANI URA 34 42 N 129 26 E 4.8
TOMO SAKI 33 33 N 129 55 E 5.10 WASHI ZAKI 35 40 N 135 18 E 3.21
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WASI SAKI 35 40 N 135 18 E 3.21 YOKO SHIMA 33 22 N 129 36 E 5.24
YOKO SHIMA 34 14 N 132 46 E 8.37
YOKOZOE HANA 33 51 N 132 10 E 9.17
Y YOME GURI 37 40 N 137 12 E 3.4
YONEYAMA SAKI 37 19 N 138 26 E 2.25
YA SHIMA 32 58 N 131 57 E 10.22 YORI SHIMA 32 01 N 128 22 E 5.44
YA SHIMA 33 44 N 132 09 E 10.5 YORI SHIMA 34 28 N 133 36 E 7.54
YAGOSI SAKI 41 25 N 140 51 E 1.39 YOSHIDA KO 33 15 N 132 31 E 10.16
YAKEYAMA MISAKI 41 15 N 140 47 E 1.39 YOSHINO GAWA 34 04 N 134 38 E 6.10
YAKEYAMA ZAKI 41 15 N 140 47 E 1.39 YUNOMOTO WAN 33 50 N 129 40 E 5.17
YAKUSHI YAMA 34 12 N 132 58 E 8.11 YURA KO 33 57 N 135 06 E 6.3
YAKUSI YAMI 34 12 N 132 58 E 8.11 YURA KO 34 17 N 134 57 E 6.17
YAMA SHIMA 33 24 N 129 47 E 5.22 YURA KO 38 43 N 139 41 E 2.13
YAMAURA TAKE 34 06 N 132 28 E 9.30 YUU URA 33 56 N 132 27 E 10.3
YANAGINO SETO 34 18 N 132 54 E 8.36
YANAI KO 33 57 N 132 07 E 9.18
YANGESHIRI SHIMA 44 26 N 141 25 E 1.9 Z
YATAKA ISHI 32 18 N 132 29 E 9.25
YAWATAHAMA KO 33 27 N 132 25 E 10.19 ZAIMOKU HANA 41 28 N 140 53 E 1.39
YO SHIMA 34 23 N 133 49 E 7.39 ZIZO SAKI 35 34 N 133 20 E 3.29
YOKO SHIMA 32 56 N 132 24 E 10.13 ZYORYUZI YAMA 34 30 N 134 55 E 7.2
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Pub. 159, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan, Volume II,

ing Notice to Mariners No. 16 of 2017. Subsequent updates https://msi.nga.mil

Lights and Fog Signals.—Lights and fog signals are not

Soundings.—Soundings are referred to the datum of the

net at the web site given below. Various port handbooks.

Reports from United States Naval and merchant vessels and

various shipping companies.

standard_time_zones_of_the_world.pdf ments in possession of the Agency.

Date of Change: 26 October 2019

Date of Change: 9 February 2019

The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

Pub. 159 VII

VIII Pub. 159

SECTOR 1 — CHART INFORMATION

Plan.—This sector describes the W coast of Hokkaido from

1.2La Perouse Strait, known to the Japanese as Soya Kaikyo

ditions are particularly poor from September to April. In the

Fog forms from mid-June to early August. Their frequency is

1.4Fog often follows misty rain and disappears within 1 to 2

Wakkanai Ko—Berthing Facilities

Berth Length Depth Draft Remarks

Wakkanai Ko—Berthing Facilities

Berth Length Depth Draft Remarks

Islands and Dangers Off the Northwest End of

Uedomari Saki Light Kafuka Light

0.2 to 0.4 mile offshore.

Ishi Saki Light

mark when approaching Rishiri To from the S. dense, dark forest.

Courtesy Japan Coast Guard

1.10 Rumoi Ko—Berthing Facilities

1.10 Rumoi Ko—Berthing Facilities

Ishikari Bay New Port

The coast between Aikappu Misaki and Atsuta, about 8

Ishikari Gawa, the largest river in Hokkaido, is accessible

Otaru, if required. side, is situated at the LNG terminal on Central Wharf.

Ishikari Bay New Port—East Wharf

Ishikari Bay New Port—Central Wharf

Ishikari Bay New Port—Tarukawa Wharf and Bannaguro Wharf

age during daylight hours only. the bay.

can be contacted, as follows: Shakotan Misaki to Benkei Misaki

depths of less than 120m is 1 mile wide.

about 7 miles S, consists of sandy beaches backed by hills ris-

to an elevation of 182m; its seaward side is a precipitous cliff

high, covered with trees and grass on its E side. A helmet-shaped

Shiriba Saki (43°13'N., 140°47'E.), about 3.5 miles to the W.

for most of the year, though in June, E winds slightly exceed

April to October, it is generally calm. When strong N winds

tled Otaru Ko—Berthing Facilities.

mile NW of Maruyama Misaki; a rock, 3.1m high, lies about

Hanto), lies about 2.3 miles WNW of Makka Misaki; Shakotan

Otaru Ko (43°12'N., 141°01'E.)

1.18 Otaru Ko is entered between Kayashiba Misaki, about

Kayashiba Misaki is a useful landmark for vessels approach-

3 miles WSW and 5 miles W, respectively, of Haraiso Misaki, and Iwanai Ko

Aspect.—Iwanai Take (Poronupuri Yama), 1,086m high, lies