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SAILING DIRECTIONS
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Preface
Pub. 158, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan, Volume 1,

7. Mailing address: Maritime Safety Office
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National Geospatial-Intelligence
with Pub.120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific
Agency
Ocean and Southeast Asia. Companion volumes are Pubs. 154,
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This publication has been corrected to 22 April 2017, includ-
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have corrected this publication to 27 March 2021, including date of publication shown above. Important information to
Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 2021. amend material in the publication is available is updated as
needed and available as a downloadable corrected publication
Explanatory Remarks from the NGA Maritime Domain web site.
Sailing Directions are published by the National Geospatial-

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Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the authority of Department
of Defense Directive 5105.60, dated 29 July 2009, and pursu- https://msi.nga.mil
ant to the authority contained in U. S. Code Title 10, Chapter
22, Section 451 and Title 44, Section 1336. Sailing Directions,
0.0Courses.—Courses are true, and are expressed in the same
covering the harbors, coasts, and waters of the world, provide
manner as bearings. The directives “steer” and “make good” a
information that cannot be shown graphically on nautical
course mean, without exception, to proceed from a point of
charts and is not readily available elsewhere.
origin along a track having the identical meridional angle as
Sailing Directions (Enroute) include detailed coastal and
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the designated course. Vessels following the directives must

port approach information which supplements the largest scale
allow for every influence tending to cause deviation from such
chart produced by the National Geospatial-Intelligence track, and navigate so that the designated course is
Agency. This publication is divided into geographic areas continuously being made good.
called “Sectors.”
0.0Currents.—Current directions are the true directions toward
Bearings.—Bearings are true, and are expressed in degrees
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which currents set.

from 000° (north) to 360°, measured clockwise. General
0.0Distances.—Distances are expressed in nautical miles of 1
bearings are expressed by the initial letters of the points of the
minute of latitude. Distances of less than 1 mile are expressed
compass (e.g. N, NNE, NE, etc.). Adjective and adverb
in meters, or tenths of miles.
endings have been discarded. Wherever precise bearings are
0.0Geographic Names.—Geographic names are generally
intended, degrees are used.
those used by the nation having sovereignty. Names in paren-
Charts.—Reference to charts made throughout this
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theses following another name are alternate names that may

publication refer to both the paper chart and the Digital appear on some charts. In general, alternate names are quoted
Nautical Chart (DNC).
only in the principal description of the place. Diacritical marks,
Corrective Information.—Users should refer corrections,
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such as accents, cedillas, and circumflexes, which are related to

additions, and comments to NGA’s Maritime Operations Desk, specific letters in certain foreign languages, are not used in the
as follows:
interest of typographical simplicity.
0.0Geographic names or their spellings do not necessarily re-
1. Toll free: 1-800-362-6289 flect recognition of the political status of an area by the United
States Government.
2. Commercial: 571-557-5455 0.0Heights.—Heights are referred to the plane of reference
used for that purpose on the charts and are expressed in meters.
3. DSN: 547-5455
0.0Internet Links.—This publication provides Internet links to
4. DNC web site: https://dnc.nga.mil web sites concerned with maritime navigational safety, includ-
ing but not limited to, Federal government sites, foreign Hy-
5. Maritime Do- drographic Offices, and foreign public/private port facilities.
https://msi.nga.mil NGA makes no claims, promises, or guarantees concerning the
main web site:
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omissions in the contents of these web sites.
0.0International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS)
Code.—The ISPS Code is a comprehensive set of measures to
enhance the security of ships and port facilities developed in
response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in
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the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Information cluded. The World Time Zone Chart is available on the Inter-
on the ISPS Code can be found at the International Maritime net at the web site given below.
Organization web site:
Standard Time Zone of the World Chart
International Maritime Organization Home Page
https://www.cia.gov/maps/world-regional
http://www.imo.org
U.S. Maritime Advisory System.—The U.S. Maritime
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0.0Lights and Fog Signals.—Lights and fog signals are not Advisory System is a streamlined inter-agency approach to
described, and light sectors are not usually defined. The Light identifying and promulgating maritime security threats. The
Lists should be consulted for complete information. system replaces Special Warnings to Mariners (State
0.0National Ocean Claims.—Information on national ocean Department), MARAD Advisories (Maritime Administration),
claims and maritime boundary disputes, which have been com- and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (U.S. Coast Guard)
piled from the best available sources, is provided solely in the and consists of the following items:
interest of the navigational safety of shipping and in no way 1. U.S. Maritime Alert—Provides basic information
constitutes legal recognition by the United States. These non- (location, incident, type, date/time) on reported maritime
recognized claims and requirements may include, but are not security threats to U.S. maritime industry interests. U.S.
limited to: Maritime alerts do not contain policy or recommendations
1. A requirement by a state for advance permission or for specific courses of information.
notification for innocent passage of warships in the territorial 2. U.S. Maritime Advisory—Provides more detailed
sea. information, when appropriate, through a “whole-of-gov-
2. Straight baseline, internal waters, or historic waters ernment” response to an identified maritime threat.
claims.
3. The establishment of a security zone, where a state Maritime Administration (MARAD)—U.S.
claims to control activity beyond its territorial sea for securi- Maritime Advisory System
ty reasons unrelated to that state’s police powers in its terri-
tory, including its territorial sea. https://www.marad.dot.gov/environment-and-safety/
0.0Radio Navigational Aids.—Radio navigational aids and ra- office-of-security/msci
dio weather services are not described in detail. Publication
No. 117 Radio Navigational Aids and NOAA Publication, Se- Winds.—Wind directions are the true directions from which
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lected Worldwide Marine Weather Broadcasts, should be con- winds blow.

sulted.
0.0Soundings.—Soundings are referred to the datum of the Reference List
charts and are expressed in meters.
0.0Telephone and Facsimile Numbers.—Within this publica- The principal sources examined in the preparation of this
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tion, the international telephone and facsimile numbers provid- publication were:
ed as contact information contain the minimum digits British Hydrographic Department Sailing Directions.
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necessary to dial. Please note that these contact numbers do not Japanese Sailing Directions.
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include additional digits or special characters, such as (0) or Various port handbooks.
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(+), which may be required when dialing. The necessity of Reports from United States naval and merchant vessels and
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such digits and characters depend upon numerous factors and various shipping companies.
conditions, such as the user's geolocation and service provider. Other U.S. Government publications, reports, and docu-
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Mariners are advised to consult their communications equip- ments.

ment and service provider user manuals for guidance. Charts, light lists, tide and current tables, and other docu-
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0.0Time.—Time is normally expressed as local time unless ments in possession of the Agency.
specifically designated as Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Internet web sites:
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0.0Time Zone.—The Time Zone description(s), as well as in- 1. Port of Yokohama Home Page
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formation concerning the use of Daylight Savings Time, are in- http://city.yokohama.jp/me/port/index-e.html
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2. Bridges of Japan
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http://member.nifty.ne.jp/bridges/japane.htm#AA
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Date of Change: 27 March 2021
Notice to Mariners: 13/2021
Sector Paragraphs
Sector 1 Paragraphs 1.7, 1.15, 1.23, 1.31, and 1.32
Sector 2 Paragraphs 2.6, 2.7, and 2.16
Sector 3 Paragraph 3.19
Sector 4 Paragraphs 4.9, 4.14, 4.17, and 4.19
Sector 7 Paragraphs 7.9 and 7.17
Sector 9 Paragraphs 9.2, 9.13, 9.14, 9.15, 9.18, 9.21, 9.24, 9.32, 9.33, 9.34, 9.38, 9.45, 9.47,
9.63, 9.74, and 9.77
Date of Change: 6 June 2020

Sector Paragraphs
Sector 3 Paragraphs 3.21, 3.23, 3.24. 3.25, and 3.27
Date of Change: 22 June 2019

Sector Paragraphs
Sector 3 Paragraphs 3.23. 3.24, and 3.25
Date of Change: 1 December 2018

Sector Paragraphs
Sector 1 Paragraphs 1.9, 1.31, and 1.40.
Date of Change: 24 February 2018

Sector Paragraphs
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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
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The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

CALM Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring
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—North, East, and South Coasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sector 2
Sector 2—East Coast of Honshu—Shiriya Saki to Inubo Saki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sector 3
Sector 3—Southeast Coast of Honshu—Inubo Saki to Iro Saki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sector 4
Sector 4—Nanpo Shoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Sector 5
Sector 5—South Coast of Honshu—Iro Saki to Hino Misaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Sector 6
Sector 6—South Coast of Shikoku and East Coast of Kyushu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Sector 7
Sector 7—Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands) and Off-lying Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Sector 8
Sector 8—Southwest Coast of Kyushu, including Off-lying Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Index-Gazetteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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Sector 1—Hokkaido—North, East, and South Coasts
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—NORTH, EAST, AND SOUTH COASTS
1.0Plan.—The coasts of Hokkaido are described in the follow- 1.1In winter, the region is dominated by the cold Northwest Mon-
ing sequence: N coast., E coast., and S coast. The W coast of soon which prevails from November to February and is responsi-
Hokkaido is described in Pub. 159, Sailing Directions (En- ble for the many days with strong winds and severe cold. Winter
route) Japan, Volume II. precipitation is mainly snow, which blankets Hokkaido and the is-
1.0The N coast of Hokkaido extends from Soya Misaki ESE to lands to the E, from January through February.
Shiretoko Misaki and includes the S shore of La Perouse Strait 1.1In spring, the Continental High weakens and violently shift-
(Soya Kaikyo). The N shore of La Perouse is described in Pub. ing pressure patterns cause periodic weather. In March, the
155, Sailing Directions (Enroute) East Coast of Russia. Northwest Monsoon gradually becomes intermittent, and low
1.0The E coast extends from Shiretoko Misaki, S to Nosappu humidity anticyclones frequently pass through until May. The
Saki, the E extremity of Hokkaido. Suisho Shoto, a chain of spring pressure often has a low in the N with resulting strong S
small islands, extends NE from Nosappu Saki and is described winds. At times, a stationary high pressure system covers Hok-
with the E coast. kaido, bringing a succession of clear days with extremely dry
1.0The S coast extends from Nosappu Saki, WSW to Esan Misa- air. In the spring, air temperatures gradually rise, and snow ac-
ki. Off-lying islands are described with their adjacent coasts. The cumulations completely disappear by May. From March
S coast of Hokkaido forms the N shore of Tsugaru Kaikyo, but a through June the season is relatively dry.
great part of this coast fronts on the Pacific Ocean. 1.1In summer, the Pacific High dominates the area and Hokkai-
1.0Caution.—Due to the earthquakes that occurred on 11 do then comes under the influence of the warm Southeast Mon-
March 2011, offshore of the Tohoku region in Japan, and the soon winds. On occasion in June, a high pressure system may
resultant tsunami, variation of the coastline and seafloor must cover the Okhotsk Sea producing a relatively mild, but cold
be considered and caution exercised. Wrecks and obstructions and humid wind that brings temperatures down and periods of
may be displaced from previously charted positions and new damp weather; when this high deteriorates the Southeast Mon-
obstructions experienced along the E coast of Hokkaido and in soon revives. These monsoon winds are relatively weak and
the harbors. Breakwaters may be altered in position and length land and sea breezes predominate. In this period, humidity
and many aids to navigation destroyed. The charts of these ar- reaches maximum levels, sea fogs are prevalent, and heavy
eas have been significantly affected and will be updated as sur- rains are frequent. Visibility is poor along the Pacific coasts
veys and time allow. from April through August during the frequent sea fogs. The
summer rainy season extends from the beginning to the middle
General Remarks of July, however, in places the rainfall is greatest during Sep-
tember. July and August are the hottest months, but there are
1.1 Hokkaido, the farthest N of the main islands of Japan, few days of extreme heat. The heavy rain season occurs from
has an area of 34,000 square miles. Hokkaido is mountainous July through October.
and rises to a height of 2,290m near its center. 1.1In autumn, the Continental High begins to build up even
On the N, Hokkaido is separated from Sakhalin by La Per-
1.1 while the Pacific High is dominant. Like spring, this too is a
ouse Strait; on the S, Tsugaru Kaikyo separates the island from season of violent pressure pattern changes. There is relatively
Honshu. The Kuril Islands, which extend NE from the E coast little danger from typhoons, although precautions must be tak-
of Hokkaido to Kamchatka, are described in Pub. 155, Sailing en when a typhoon approaches directly from the Sea of Japan
Directions (Enroute) East Coast of Russia. or reaches Hokkaido, when there is a stationary front in the vi-
The principal ports described in this sector are Abashiri,
1.1 cinity. Migratory anti-cyclones pass through, most frequently
Mombetsu, Muroran, Tomakomai, Tokachi, and Kushiro. in October, giving that month the greatest number of clear
There are no harbors with port facilities on the islands E of days. The temperature drop in the fall is sharp and some locali-
Hokkaido. ties record their first snowfall in October.
The Japanese Coast Guard has instituted the Japanese Ship
1.1 1.1At Wakkanai, winds between the S and SE are common in
Reporting System (JASREP), effective October 1, 1985. The spring and summer, and between the NW and NE in autumn
purpose and participation in this system is similar in intent and and winter. Gales are frequent in winter and strong, local SW
format to the AMVER system. Any vessel desiring to participate winds sometimes occur in summer.
in both JASREP and AMVER may do so by sending notice of 1.1Esashi has strong SW winds that in spring and autumn raise
dual participation to the appropriate coastal station. The service clouds of fine sand that interrupt communications with shore.
area of the JASREP system is the area N of 17°N and W of 1.1At Abashiri, NW winds are prevalent from January to
165°E. For further information, see Pub. 120, Sailing Directions March, SW in April and from September to December, and SE
(Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia. from May to August. North sea breezes blow on summer after-
Winds—Weather.—Hokkaido is located near the N bound-
1.1 noons. The average wind speed is 7 knots from November to
ary of the temperate zone and has a cold and humid climate January and 4 knots in July and August. The record high veloc-
with seasonal characteristics. ity is 51 knots from NNW in December.
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4 Sector 1. Hokkaido—North, East, and South Coasts
1.1With local variations, W to N winds are prevalent during the 1.1Along the E portion of the Pacific Ocean coast, winter is a
colder season along most of the coast from Nemuro to Esan relatively dry season, and the monthly average precipitation is
Misaki but at Esan Misaki. they begin earlier in the autumn and generally below 550mm. The months of April and May are the
last until later in the spring. In the vicinity of Muroran Ko, dry months along the Okhotsk Sea coast. The mean monthly
strong NW winds, which raise a sea, are frequent from mid- precipitation in this period is from 38 to 76mm.
September until late March. 1.1In July and August, all areas register from 106 to 165mm
1.1In summer, there is a greater frequency of S to E winds, with precipitation per month, with the higher measures recorded
the highest development of S to SE directions at Nemuro. In along the W portion of the Pacific Ocean coast.
early winter, the mean velocity, 11 knots, is the same at both of 1.1September marks the beginning of the fall rainy season,
these extreme points. In summer, the lowest means are 6 knots when all areas receive the highest amount of rainfall for the en-
in July at Esan Misaki and 7 knots in August at Nemuro. Esan tire year. Average monthly totals approximate 150mm, while
Misaki has a maximum velocity of 47 knots, NNW in January, over 200mm is recorded along the W portion of the Pacific
and Nemuro of 60 knots, NW, in February. In Nemuro Strait, Ocean coast, and some spots may receive as much as 260mm
W to NW winds are most frequent from September to April, during the month of September.
often rising to gale force accompanied by snow from Novem- 1.1Snow comes to all areas between late October and early No-
ber to March. In May and June, squally SE winds are common, vember, but the real snow season is from late November to late
but in July and August light S winds and calms may be expect- March, when the Northwest Monsoon predominates. Precipita-
ed. tion during this period is almost exclusively snow; there may oc-
1.1At Akkeshi, SE winds are most frequent in summer, N winds casionally be some hail or sleet, but rarely any rain. Thus, the
in autumn, and E winds in winter, while at nearby Hamanaka amount of snowfall and the amount of precipitation are the same.
the summer winds are SW and those of winter are NW. Snowfall is heaviest along the W portion of the Pacific Ocean
1.1In wind speed, Kushiro has a low mean range from 8 knots in coast and the Okhotsk Sea coast, and the E portion of the Pacific
November to January, and 6 knots in July to September. The Ocean coast coming last. During the snow season, snow falls on
record high is 48 knots, NNE, in March. Urakawa has a high the average 20 days per month along the W Pacific Ocean and
mean speed of 13 knots in December and a low mean of 5 the Okhotsk Sea coasts, and 15 days per month along the E por-
knots in July. Its record high is 54 knots, W, in December. tion of the Pacific Ocean coast.
1.1The mean number of days with fog is highest, 100 days or 1.1Ice.—Ice fields are generally formed throughout the area N
more, along the E portion of the Pacific Ocean coast and the is- of Hokkaido and E of La Perouse Strait; they are most preva-
lands to the E. The means for other coastal regions are 20 to 60 lent from January to early April. The use of icebreakers has
days for the W portion of the Pacific Ocean, and 23 to 30 days been frequently reported in this area. The worst conditions ap-
for the Okhotsk Sea coast. These figures vary mainly according parently occur during late March and the first part of April,
to the number of sea fog occurrences during the Southeast when the counterclockwise ocean current in the Okhotsk Sea
Monsoon season. and the N winds drive the ice down from the N, across the E
1.1The sea fogs appear between April and October and blanket entrance to La Perouse Strait.
the E portion of the Pacific Ocean coast and the islands to the E 1.1The N and E coasts of Hokkaido are generally hemmed with
with great frequency, so that from May through August there fast ice and drift ice may be found off them. Fast ice may also
are over 10 days of fog each month; in July there may be as fill the shores along the SE coast, but W of Erimo Misaki it is
many as 20 days. Sea fogs that develop over the entire area usually limited to thin ice forming in shallow areas along the
tend to be extremely thick, although not uniformly so. They inner shores of the bays. The drift ice brought to the SE side of
usually roll in to the coastal areas in the evening or early morn- the island by the Oyashio Current, also decreases in the region
ing, but may on occasion persist for several successive days. In W of Erimo Misaki.
the W portion of the Pacific Ocean coast there may be more 1.1Tides—Currents.—In general the tides and currents on the
than 15 days with fog in July, and sieges of dense long-lasting N, E, and S coasts of Hokkaido are discussed with the coastal
fogs are not infrequent. descriptions. Weather factors peculiar to certain bays frequent-
1.1From April through June, sea fogs originating in the Okhotsk ly reduce actual water depths to considerably shallower depths
Sea and borne by NE winds may cover the Okhotsk Sea coast than those indicated on navigation charts.
and the E portion of the Pacific Ocean coast. These are less 1.1Information concerning the prediction of ocean currents in Jap-
dense than the Pacific Ocean variety and tend to dissipate anese waters is announced weekly by radio facsimile as “Ocean
during the day. They are extremely cold and wet fogs, so that Currents Forecast Charts.” The service can also be received by
even after the mist has dissipated the weather often remains telephone facsimile from the Japan Pilot Association.
dank. 1.1The ocean current that flows into Hokkaido waters is the
1.1The precipitation calendar in Hokkaido may be divided into warm Tsushima Kairyu that flows in a N direction off the W
the Northwest Monsoon precipitation period from November coasts of Honshu and Hokkaido; branches of this current set E
through February, the relatively dry season from March through Tsugaru Kaikyo and La Perouse Strait, and are known
through June, and the heavy rain season from July through Oc- as the Tsugaru Danryu and the Soya Danryu. The warm cur-
tober. rents are generally stronger in the summer and the cold cur-
1.1The annual rainfall in Hokkaido is relatively light when rents are more vigorous in winter.
compared with Honshu. Regionally, the W portion of the Pacif- 1.1On the N side of Hokkaido the branch of Tsushima Kairyu
ic Ocean and the Okhotsk Sea coasts collect about 1,000mm of flowing E from La Perouse Strait sets along the coast to the ar-
rainfall per year and less than 800mm in places. ea N of Shiretoko Misaki, where one part turns toward the Ok-
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Sector 1. Hokkaido—North, East, and South Coasts 5
hotsk Sea region to the NE, and the other turns S into 1.3 La Perouse Strait (Soya Kaikyo) (45°40'N.,
Kunashiro Suido and Numero Strait. 142°00'E.) is a short, important passage which separates Hok-
1.1The Higashi Karafuto Kairyu, which flows S along the E kaido from Sakhalin and links the Japan Sea with the Okhotsk
coast of Sakhalin, is the most prominent segment of a current Sea. This strait is 30 to 70m deep, and 23 miles wide, with a
revolving in a counterclockwise direction inside the Okhotsk single lighted offshore danger charted 20 miles NNE of Soya
Sea. In winter, its drift is approximately 0.5 knot, and it reaches Misaki.
the waters off the N coast of Hokkaido. In spring and fall it has 1.3Soya Misaki (45°31'N., 141°57'E.), a grass-covered cape
very little strength. 53m high, is the N extremity of Hokkaido; it rises about 2
1.1The summer months are the times of greater strength of the miles inland to Maru Yama, a rounded hill with a height of
ocean currents off the N coast of Hokkaido. The drift of the 168m. A light is shown from Soya Misaki. Maru Yama can
current is about 1.5 knots in the spring and fall. In the summer, sometimes be seen when the cape itself is obscured by fog. The
the drift may increase to 3 knots, but is virtually stagnant in cape is fringed with rocky ledges and the bottom in the vicinity
winter. is uneven; there are no dangers seaward of the 20m line, which
1.1In summer, the cold Oyashio sets S from the E side of the lies up to 2 miles offshore.
Kuril Islands and turns W off the SE coast of Hokkaido, reach- 1.3Caution.—Due to the dangers in the vicinity of Soya Misaki,
ing the area off Erimo Misaki. It then combines with the south- and of the tidal currents in La Perouse Strait, Soya Misaki should
setting Isugaru Danryu, and the resultant flow is S. The veloci- at all times be passed at a distance of at least 5 miles.
ty is generally less than 1 knot, but it may exceed 1 knot when
very close to the coast. The area and velocity of the Oyashio 1.4 From Soya Misaki, the coast trends in a SSE direction
are reported to be somewhat greater in the winter and spring 36 miles to Kamui Misaki. The coast is almost a straight
than in summer. stretch of sandy beach, with a thick growth of bamboo grass
1.1A SW ocean current, with a velocity of 1.75 knots, is charted behind it. The hills, covered with a dense forest of fir, recede
about 5 miles E and S of Erimo Saki. inland, leaving lakes and swamps near the coast.
1.1Observations made on the W side of Erimo Saki indicate that 1.4The 20m line lies from 1 to 3 miles offshore along this coast.
in summer, at a distance about 3 miles off there is a SE ocean Detached rocks and reefs are numerous. Todo Shima, two
current in the area, about 25 miles long, between the cape and rocks, lie close offshore, 13 miles SSE of Soya Misaki. Hama-
Urakawa Ko. This set, with a velocity of about 1.3 to 2 knots, Onisibetu is a fishing village on the coast 0.9 mile SW of Todo
becomes S in the vicinity of the cape. Local reports are that on Shima. A light is shown from a tower in Hama-Onisibetu, with
rare occasions this current may reverse its direction. an auxiliary light that illuminates Todo Shima.
1.1That branch of the Tsushima Kairyu which flows E through 1.4Chiraibetsu is a small fishing port situated 3.5 miles WNW
Tsugaru Kaikyo, after clearing the strait, may set immediately of Todo Shima. Sarufutsu, a village situated on the coast 6
S or may curve S after it arrives at a point some 40 miles SW of miles SSE of Todo Shima, affords exposed anchorage to ves-
Erimo Saki. The former course is generally followed in winter; sels loading lumber during the summer.
the latter is generally followed in summer. Current velocities 1.4Hama-Tonbetu is a small fishing port at the mouth of
range from 1 to 3 knots and are higher in winter than in sum- Tombetsu Kawa, situated 6 miles NW of Kamui Misaki. In
mer. summer, vessels load lumber in the open roads off the town.
1.1Caution.—Fish havens, which may be on the sea bed, at in-
termediate mid-layer depths, or floating on the surface, are nu- 1.4Kamui Misaki (45°04'N., 142°30'E.), a rocky headland, is
merous in Japanese waters and are continually being the most prominent landmark on the N coast. It rises steeply
augmented. Fish havens on the sea bed are usually composed from the sea in two pointed summits; the E peak is 137m high
of concrete block, scrap metal, discarded vehicles, or sunken and the W peak is 162m. A light shown from a cylindrical con-
hulks. Floating or mid-layer havens are often of a temporary crete structure, 18m high, situated on the headland.
nature. Concentrations of fishing vessels can be expected in 1.4Otoineppu is located 32 miles SSE of Kamui Misaki. The
their vicinity. Caution should be exercised as the placement of coastline is cliffy where the foothills of the highlands press
fish havens may well precede their inclusion in the Notice to against the seashore. There are rocky headlands between the
Mariners. low shore cliffs. Between Otoineppu and Mombetsu Ko, 25
miles farther SSE, the coast is mainly sand beach, with growths
Hokkaido—North Coast of bamboo grass and dwarf oaks; there are only a few small
headlands along this entire stretch of coast.
1.2 The N coast of Hokkaido fronts the Okhotsk Sea and 1.4Poronupuri Dake (Poronupuri Yama) (44°58'N., 142°24'E.)
extends from Soya Misaki, SE for 160 miles to Shiretoko Mi- is a twin-peaked mountain, 839m high, that rises 7.25 miles
saki. SSW of Kamui Misaki. The mountain, which is quite conspic-
From Soya Misaki to Notoro Misaki, the coast has a smooth
1.2 uous, is not visible from N; it is the last mountain in the area to
regular shoreline. The only major projection is Notoro Misaki, lose snow in the spring. Hako Dake, 1,129m high, is the high-
the W entrance to Abashiri Wan. The only significant bay is est peak in the N section of the interior highlands. The moun-
Abashiri Wan, located between Notoro Misaki and Shiretoko tain, which has a conspicuous white precipice on its N side,
Misaki. rises 18 miles S of Poronupuri Dake.
There are virtually no detached islands or reefs along this coast
1.2 1.4Along this stretch of coast dangerous reefs extend about 1
and the offshore water depths are regular, with the exception of mile offshore. The reefs may be avoided by staying in depths
two large offshore banks which lie N of Notoro Misaki. of 20m or more.
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1.5 Esashi Ko (Esasi Ko) (44°56'N., 142°35'E.), situated strong NW winds.

on the coast 8 miles SSE of Kamui Misaki, is a base port for 1.6Caution.—Onne Se, with a least depth of 2.7m, lies at the
the Okhotsk Sea fishery, and in September and October, during outer end of an extensive reef ridge that extends 0.6 mile ENE
the mackerel-pike season, the port is crowded with fishing from Benten Misaki, just N of Mombetsu Ko. A totally sub-
craft. merged sunken vessel lies about 0.3 mile NNE of the North
Aspect.—The following navigational marks may be of use
1.5 Breakwater Light. There is an obstruction, comprised of con-
when approaching Esashi Ko: crete blocks, 0.2 mile E of the North Breakwater Light.
1. Three temples with green roofs, 0.35 mile SW of Es-
ashi Misaki. 1.7 The coastline from Mombetsu Ko to Notoro Misaki
2. A radio tower, with an elevation of 25m, 183m WSW (44°07'N., 144°15'E.) is 41 miles long. The W entrance point of
of Esashi Misaki. Abashiri Wan, trends in a general ESE direction. The straight
3. Lights on the SE detached breakwater. sandy coast is backed by a series of narrow hills about 10m high.
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be found, in 11m, mud, with
1.5 In this stretch are the mouths of two streams and two lagoons,
the light on the E mole of the boat harbor bearing 322°, about Saroma Ko and Notoro Ko. The sand dunes between Saroma Ko
0.5 mile distant. This position is sheltered from all winds ex- and the sea are thickly wooded with small trees. There are
cept from the W. swamps and low-lying marshes, or wasteland, behind the sand
Omu Ko, a small fishing harbor 26 miles SSE of Esashi Ko,
1.5 beach on the W side of the lagoon. Further inland the terrain
has a boat harbor opening to the SE. When the winds are off- gradually rises toward the highlands of the interior.
shore, temporary anchorage may be found in the area E of the 1.7The principal landmarks along this coast are, as follows:
boat harbor, in a depth of 10m, with the N breakwater light 1. Fumi Yama, 437m high, with a ridge resembling a
bearing 260°, 0.55 mile distant. horse’s mane, located 12.5 miles SSE of Mombetsu Ko and a
Caution.—A dangerous wind, known locally as the hikata,
1.5 summit appearing when viewed from the E, but sharp when
occurs in the vicinity of Omu Ko. This dry, strong, WSW wind, viewed from the N.
which comes up suddenly during clear weather, reaches forces 2. Naka Yama, a mountain 360m high, with a conical
of 35 knots and more. These storms are most frequent from shape, rising 5 miles ESE of Fumi Yama.
March to May and are known to appear on occasion in the 3. Horoiwa Yama, with a flat wooded top and the most
summer and autumn. Normal duration is about 6 hours, but the conspicuous landmark in the area, rising to a height of 376m
hikata have been known to blow continuously for 2 days. close S of the S shore of Saroma Ko.
Storm effects are felt up to 12 miles offshore, and from 10 4. Iwakeshu Yama, a mountain 425m high, located 6.8
miles N of Omu Ko to Saruru, about 14 miles S. miles SE of Horoiwa Yama, and conspicuous from all sides.
5. Bushi Yama, 481m high, the highest peak in the vicin-
1.6 Monbetsu Ko (Monbetu Ko) (44°21'N., 143°21'E.) ity and conspicuous when viewed from N and NE.
(World Port Index No. 61110), is a fishing port, which is the 1.7Along this stretch of coast the 10m curve lies, generally, be-
second largest port on the Hokkaido N coast is situated 22 tween 0.5 and 1 mile offshore. There are no sunken dangers of
miles SSE of Omu Ko. There is an inner basin and an outer less than 10m beyond 1 mile offshore.
harbor protected by breakwaters. 1.7Kitami-Yamatotai, a large elongated bank, lies off the coast
1.6The harbor is vulnerable to penetration by waves and swells near Notoro Misaki; it extends 42 miles N from a position 14
when strong N and SE winds are blowing, and in rough weath- miles N of Notoro Misaki and has a least depth of 12.3m. The
er it is dangerous to moor or anchor anywhere except in the in- bank is about 3 to 6 miles wide from E to W.
ner port or boat harbor. 1.7Caution.—Between July and December, there are numerous
1.6Depths—Limitations.—The approach channel to Wharf 1 fish traps within 1.5 miles of shore along this part of the coast.
is 12m, the approach channel to Wharf 2 is 7.5m. The depths 1.7Scallop beds, marked by red flags and red lights, may be en-
alongside the wharves range from 4 to 12m. Vessels of up to countered up to 5 miles off this coast.
28,000dwt and 6.7m draft have been accommodated. The har-
bor tends to silt up, so deep-draft vessels need to be alert for 1.8 Shimo Yubetsu (44°14'N., 143°37'E.), located on the
changed depths. coast 14 miles SE of Mombetsu Ko, provides open anchorage,
1.6Aspect.—The courthouse, a red brick building, is situated either in a depth of about 12m, sand, 0.5 mile off the river
about 0.7 mile WNW of the North Breakwater light. Three ra- mouth, or, in a depth of 15m, with a prominent watch tower in
dio masts stand 0.6 mile SW of the North Breakwater light. A the town bearing 227°, distant about 1.3 miles.
temple, with a conspicuous red triangular roof, is situated 1.8Saroma Ko, the largest lagoon in Hokkaido, entrance is lo-
130m S of the three radio masts. cated 7.5 miles SE of Shimo Yubetsu. The entrance was origi-
1.6Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory; however, pilots are nally dredged to a width of 100m and a depth of 5m, but in
available with ample advance notice from Kushiro. recent years it has silted up and become shallow. This entrance
1.6Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA upon departure is marked by a light on the W side. Another light is displayed
and 10 days, 4 days, 2 days, and 24 hours prior to arrival. about 2 miles W.
1.6Anchorage.—Inside the breakwaters, the bottom is soft 1.8Notoro Misaki, the W entrance point of Abshiri Wan, is a
mud, poor holding ground. Outside the breakwater, anchorage prominent headland marked by reddish cliffs, 42m high, locat-
may be taken, in 12m, sand, with the North Breakwater Light ed 21 miles ESE of the entrance to Saroma Ko. A seasonal
bearing 256°, distant 0.3 mile. Anchorages outside the break- light, is shown from an octagonal concrete tower, 21m high,
waters have good holding ground, but are unsuitable shelters in situated on the point.
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1.8From Notoro Misaki to Shiretoko Misaki (Siretoko Misaki), no wave activity inside the estuary, but about four or five times
49 miles ENE, the shoreline recedes to form Abashiri Wan a year during the autumn and winter, swells spilling into the
(Abasiri Wan), a large deep bay. harbor cause a reverse flow in the river, making it difficult for
1.8From Notoro Misaki to Abashiri Ko (Abasiri Ko), 6 miles S, vessels moored there to get underway.
the coast consists largely of steep cliffs, which are backed by a 1.9The mean spring range averages 0.5m and the mean neap
hilly terrain 200m high. The 23-mile stretch E of Abashiri Ko range is about 0.4m.
consists of sandy beaches backed by sand dunes. The shore is 1.9Depths—Limitations.—Abashiri Ko has a harbor protected
backed by a thickly-wooded plain lying at the foot of a volca- by breakwaters, is situated at the mouth of the Abashiri Gawa,
no. From this position NE to Shiretoko Misaki, the almost 5.5 miles SSE of Notoro Misaki. The port within the breakwa-
straight shoreline consists of steep cliffs with a few sand and ters is known as the Inner Harbor; the area outside the break-
gravel beaches. The coastal terrain is high, rising abruptly to waters is known as the Outer Harbor. Detached breakwaters
elevations of 300m or more and merging with the higher land extend from both the N and S breakwaters and lead into the In-
in the interior. ner Harbor. Close S of the detached breakwater extending from
1.8The S shore of Abashiri Wan is backed by some conspicuous the S breakwater is another detached breakwater protecting an-
peaks and Shiretoko Hanto, which forms the E side of the bay, other small harbor enclosing No. 4 Wharf and No. 5 Wharf.
also rises to conspicuous peaks. No. 3 Wharf is located close S of the main S breakwater while
1.8Mokoto Yama (43°42'N., 144°20'E.), 1,005m high, rises 24 No. 1 Wharf and No. 2 Wharf are located within the Inner Har-
miles S of Notoro Misaki; it is a conspicuous cone-shaped bor along with many other berths.
mountain. Shari Dake (Syari Take), 17 miles ENE of Mokoto 1.9A quay on the S shore of the Abashiri Gawa has depths as
Yama, is a dark steep-sided peak standing apart from other deep as 3.5m alongside, but the depths in the river are subject
mountains to the NE, that rises to a height of 1,545m. Unabetsu to frequent silting. Berth Lights are shown from the seaward
Dake, 1,419m high, is located 9 miles NE of Shari Dake, and ends of the N and S detached breakwaters, as well as from the
Onnebetsu Dake rises to a height of 1,339m 9 miles farther NE. N end of the other detached breakwater.
1.8Io Zan (44°08'N., 145°11'E.), on the peninsula E of Abashiri 1.9There is a large reef ridge, covering an area 100m wide and
Wan, is a bare yellowish-colored mountain, with four peaks with a minimum depth of 6.4m, lying between a point 0.2 mile
that rise to a height of 1,563m; the W peak is the highest of the E and 0.2 mile SSW of the East Breakwater Light. Another
four. Shiretoko Dake, 1,254m high, rises 7.5 miles NE of Io reef, located 0.2 mile E of the North Breakwater Light, has a
Zan. depth of 8m. There are also shallows inside the North Break-
water; a reef, with a depth of 3.4m, lies 50m WSW of the
Abashiri Ko (44°01'N., 144°17'E.) North Breakwater Light. For further information see the table
titled Abashiri—Berthing Facilities,
World Port Index No. 61120
Abashiri—Berthing Facilities
1.9 Abashiri Ko (Abasiri Ko), is a regulated port and a
designated port of entry and local port. This is the largest port Berth Length Depth
on the N coast and serves as the base for the Okhotsk Sea fish- Wharf No. 1
ing fleet. There is heavy fishing boat traffic from September to
November, which is the mackerel-pike season. No. 1 Quay 180m 3.5m
1.9Winds—Weather.—The weather at this port is generally Wharf No. 2
calm between May and October, but in strong E and S winds,
swells may enter the Inner Port. Between November and the No. 1 Quay 100m 5.5m
time the harbor freezes in December, the Northwest Monsoon No. 2 Quay 130m 7.5m
winds frequently bring swells that spill over the breakwaters
and make it impossible for vessels to remain at their berths. Wharf No. 3
The port averages about 27 days of fog each year, with about 6 No. 1 Quay 260m 10.0m
days each in June, July, and August. Fog is rare during Octo-
No. 2 Quay 180m 10.0m
ber, November, December, and January.
1.9Ice.—Shore ice begins to form in Abashiri Wan in late De- Wharf No. 4
cember and by early January, the entire coast is frozen up. Pack No. 1 Quay 185m 10.0-11.0m
ice begins to appear in late December, and from early January
until late March, all seagoing traffic in this region comes to a No. 2 Quay 240m 12.0m
standstill. Wharf No. 5
1.9The pack ice appears in different forms. Initially it consists
of drifting floes made up of rubble ice, but by late January, No. 1 Quay 202m 5.5m
tightly packed ice fields cover vast areas of the sea. South Breakwater
1.9Numerous ice hillocks, some which rise as much as 1.5m
above the surface, form on these ice fields. Dolphin 12m 8.0m
1.9Tides—Currents.—There is a large diurnal inequality at
Abashiri Ko. Off the harbor the tidal current sets NW with the Aspect.—The courthouse on the hill above the reddish-
1.9
rising tide and SE on the falling tide. There is normally almost brown cliff, 0.4 mile SW of the East Breakwater Light provides
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a good mark. Bairagi Saki (Futatsu Iwa), 1.3 miles NW of this coast is the E side of the Shiretoko Hanto and is relatively
Abashiri, is a cliffy headland 44m high; a yellowish cylindrical unindented. The terrain in the middle and S sections of this
rock, 46m high, located nearby, is conspicuous when viewed coast is generally low-lying country. Between Nokke Saki and
from the NE. Boshi Iwa (Watara Iwa), 23m high, a remarkable Nemuro Hanto, 17 miles SE, is a large shallow bay known as
square rock, lies on a reef on the N side of the harbor; it is Nemuro Wan.
sometimes obscured by the terrain behind it. Among the very few ports and harbors along this coast, only
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Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended.

1.9 Nemuro Ko is capable of accommodating general shipping.
Pilots are available only during daylight hours. Pilots board in Nemuro Strait.—The E coast of Hokkaido, from Shiretoko
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position 39°47'27''N, 139°58'18''E. Misaki to Nosappu Saki, 62 miles S, is fronted by Nemuro

Contact Information.—See the table titled Abashiri—
1.9 Strait; Ostrov Kunashir (Kunashira Shima) lies on the E side of
Contact Information. the strait. The strait is 40 miles wide at its N end and 20 miles
wide at the S end. The narrowest part, Notsuke Suido, is 8.5
Abashiri—Contact Information miles wide.
In the N, the depths of Nemuro Strait are over 2,000m, but S
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Pilots of latitude 44°N the strait shoals rapidly and, in the area of
Telephone 81-154-526-352 Notsuke Suido, there are many shoals of less than 7.3m. No
navigational aids mark the channel, and terrain on either side is
Facsimile 81-154-526-358 low and featureless. It is difficult to negotiate this channel and
Port Authority the transit of deep-draft vessels is an especially dangerous un-
dertaking. Since the shoals are constantly changing in size, lo-
Telephone 81-152-446-111 cation, and depth, it is dangerous to overly rely on the charts.
Facsimile 81-152-436-151 Whether or not a vessel can transit Nemuro Strait depends on
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pack ice conditions and its ability to negotiate Notsuke Suido.

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Shallower depths than charted have been reported (1995) in
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Notsuke Suido.
Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA upon departure
1.9
from their previous port and 10 days, 4 days, 2 days, and 24 1.12 Shiretoko Misaki to Rausu Hakuchi is a 20-mile
hours prior to arrival. stretch of coast with narrow gravel beaches and 100m cliffs
Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage area, with a radius of
1.9 that fringe the water. The terrain behind the shore rises abrupt-
300m, is centered on position 41°07'46''N, 144°17'55''E. ly to heights of over 1,000m, as it merges into the mountain
Additional anchorage may be obtained approximately 750m
1.9 range that forms the spine of the peninsula. These highlands
E of the N breakwater, in 15m, sand. are thickly wooded.
The coast is steep-to and the 200m line lies between 0.5 and
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1.10 Shari Hakuchi (43°55'N., 144°40'E.) is a fishing port 2 miles from shore.
situated in the Shari Gawa estuary, 18 miles ESE of Abashiri Caution.—When a low pressure system passes N of Shiretoko
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Ko. Except for two training walls, one on each side of the river, Hanto, a violent W to NW wind, known locally as dashikaze,
there are no port facilities. The constantly shifting sand bar blows down the mountain sides after a cold front passes.
across the mouth of the estuary makes access to the port diffi- The dashikaze, that is further intensified by a whirlwind phe-
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cult even for small craft. nomenon, causes the most damage during the months of April
From Shari Hakuchi the coast trends in a NE direction, 17
1.10 and May. The duration of the typical dashikaze is short.
miles to Utoro. Utoro is a small artificial fishing harbor en- The storm strikes with the strongest force on the downwind
1.12
closed by breakwaters. There are depths of 4m alongside the side of breaks in the ridge line of the peninsular mountain
quay on its S shore. range. The most vulnerable places include the Sashirui Gawa
Shiretoko Misaki (44°21'N., 145°20'E.), the NE extremity and Rausu Gawa estuaries. This wind, at times accompanied
of Hokkaido, is also the NE entrance to Abashiri Wan. The by rain, sleet, and snow, has estimated velocities up to 88
cape is faced with a cliff, 19m high, and is ringed by sunken knots. It has been concluded from past storms that the dashika-
and above-water rocks, up to 0.5 mile offshore; a light is ze has its maximum destructive effect on vessels located within
shown. Shiretoko Iwa is an isolated conspicuous rock, 6m 2 to 3 miles of the coast.
high, located 183m N of the point. An extensive bank, with a
least depth of 16m, extends from 2.5 to 10 miles NE of the 1.13 Rausu Hakuchi (Rausu Ko) (44°01'N., 145°12'E.), a
cape; elsewhere in the vicinity, the 200m line lies up to 2 miles fishing port, is the only usable port on the E side of Shiretoko
offshore. Hanto. From late September to early December, the squid fish-
An ocean current sets NNE over the bank NE of Shiretoko
1.10 ing season, the port is crowded with about 300 fishing boats
Misaki at rates up to 4.8 knots. Tide rips occur in the vicinity of that take up every bit of available space. There is about 370m
the bank. of quays, with depths alongside up to 4m. Vessels may anchor,
in 12.5m, good holding ground, with No. 2 South Breakwater
Hokkaido—East Coast Light bearing 270°, 0.11 mile distant.
The principal landmarks of Shiretoko Hanto have been de-
1.13
1.11 The E coast of Hokkaido extends from Shiretoko Mi- scribed with the N coast of Hokkaido beginning in paragraph
saki to Nosappu Saki, about 62 miles SSE. The N section of 1.2.
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The 35-mile stretch of coast between Rausu Hakuchi and

1.13 with a backing wind predicts N winds.
Nokke Saki is practically all rock beaches. Nemuro Ko is closed in winter during the freeze-up, and
1.15
Between Rausu Hakuchi and Uembetsu Gawa, 10 miles

1.13 from January to April, drift ice may close the port and hinder
SSW, the E slopes of the mountain range that forms the spine navigation in Nemuro Wan. During these periods ships are di-
of Shiretoko Hanto run down to the sea, forming an almost verted to Hanasaki Ko, on the S coast of Nemuro Hanto.
continuous line of cliffs rising from the water. Tides—Currents.—In the outer harbor of Nemuro Ko, the
1.15
From Uembetsu Gawa, the coast trends in a SSE direction

1.13 tidal current flows toward the shore on the rising tide and away
about 12 miles to Shibetsu. The terrain between these points from the coast with the falling tide. These tidal currents com-
consists of terraced plateaus covered with large trees. Sheer bine with the E ocean current resulting in a NE or SE set.
cliffs, 20m high, line the shore. From Shibetsu the coast trends Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the approach are less
1.15
11 miles SE to Nokke Saki; the coast is backed by low marsh- than 20m. with the 10m line extending to the breakwaters at the
land and wooded terrain. N entrance. In the N section of the inner harbor depths range
The 200m line lies 1 mile off Rausu Hakuchi. The waters of
1.13 from 6.4 to 7.6m, decreasing to less than 1.8m in the S part.
Notsuke Suido became more shallow as the strait is ap- The SW entrance, S of Benten Shima, has a depth of 2.1m; a
proached. mud flat fronts the SE shore of the inner harbor.
Vessels up to 2,000 gt can be accommodated. The largest
1.15
1.14 Shibetsu Hakuchi (43°40'N., 145°08'E.), an open ship to anchor in the inner port was a vessel of 1,150 gt and in
roadstead off Shibetsu, 22 miles S of Rausu Hakuchi, offers the outer anchorage a vessel of 6,586 gt.
suitable temporary anchorage, except in N winds, for vessels Aspect.—There is a radio tower, with a height of 111m, situ-
1.15
southbound through Notsuke Suido. ated on the E side of downtown Nemuro. Several radio towers
Nokke Saki (43°34'N., 145°21'E.), the E point of a low spit
1.14 stand about 1.5 miles SE of the N breakwater light.
extending 7 miles SE from the general coastline, forms the W Anchorage.—Good anchorage may be found in the outer
1.15
shore of Notsuke Suido. The spit lies 11 miles SE of Shibetsu harbor, about 0.4 mile NW of Benten Shima, in 15m, sand bot-
Hakuchi. Small vessels seeking shelter between Nokke Saki to tom. It is best to use double anchors positioned for maximum
Nosappu Sakier from N winds anchor S of the spit in less than holding against NE winds.
5.4m.
Nokke Saki to Nosappu Saki 23 miles SE, the coast recedes
1.14 1.16 Nokkamappu Saki (43°23'N., 145°39'E.), located
to the S and forms a large shallow bay known as Nemuro Wan. 4.5 miles NE of Nemuro Ko, is the NW extremity of Nemuro
The shoreline of Nemuro Wan trends in a NW direction to
1.14 Hanto. Tosamporo Saki, the N extremity of Nemuro Hanto, is
the root of the sand spit, which terminates at Nokke Saki. Bek- located 4.5 miles farther E; Nosappu Saki lies 2.5 miles farther
kai, located on the W shore of Nemuro Wan, lies 15 miles S of ESE.
the root of the sand spit; then the coast trends SE about 11 Kaigara Sendan (43°23'N., 145°52'E.), an extensive foul ar-
1.16
miles to the village of Tobai. From Tobai, the thickly-wooded ea of rocks and islets, lies about 1 mile E of Nosappu Saki. The
coast trends NE 5 miles to Nemuro Ko, then 5 miles farther NE sea usually breaks on these shoals, especially during the sum-
to Nokkamappu Saki. Nosappu Saki, the E extremity of Hok- mer with SE winds. A light, shown from a cylindrical concrete
kaido, lies 7 miles E of Nokkamappu Saki. This stretch of coast structure, 19m high, is situated on an islet in the NW part of the
is thickly overgrown with bamboo and stunted trees; the points shoal.
and low cliffs are all very dark in color. Goyomai Kaikyo (43°23'N., 145°50'E.), the passage be-
1.16
tween Nosappu Saki and Kaigara Sendan, has a fairway 0.5

Nemuro Ko (43°20'N., 145°35'E.) mile wide between the 20m line; there is deep water in mid-
channel. Inside the 18.3m line, there are scattered reefs.
World Port Index No. 61130 To pass through this channel safely, navigators must exercise
1.16
great care, as the low-lying terrain on either side offers few

1.15 Nemuro Ko, in the SE part of Nemuro Wan, is the only good landmarks. This is an important waterway joining the Pa-
natural harbor on the E coast of Hokkaido; it is designated as a cific Ocean and Nemuro Strait.
port of entry and specified port. The Inner Harbor is enclosed by Fog frequently blankets this area; dense fogs occur whenever
1.16
the N and S breakwaters, which extend N and S, respectively, there is a S wind, and visibility is reduced to almost zero.
from Benten Shima, an islet on the NW side of the harbor. A These fogs are most frequent between May and July. During
breakwater extends W from Benikemui Saki, a point of land on June and September, hundreds of small boats are in the vicinity
the NE side of Nemuro Ko. The Inner Harbor has a N and S en- of Kaigara Shima to harvest kelp. In poor visibility, extreme
trance. General shipping uses the N entrance; only small vessels care is needed to avoid collision.
with drafts of 3 to 4m can use the S entrance. Currents in Goyomai Kaikyo are extremely unequal, caused
1.16
Winds—Weather.—Sudden summer fogs are common here

1.15 by the inequality of the diurnal tides which is especially great;
and are most frequent during July and August; however, May the set and drift vary markedly from day to day.
through August are the months with the greatest number of In the narrows 0.5 mile E of Nosappu Saki, the tidal currents
1.16
days with fog. The average number of days with fog for these set SE and N at a maximum drift in both directions of 3 knots.
months is 20 days each. On the S side of the channel, 2.5 miles SE of Nosappu Saki, the
With strong N winds, a heavy sea and swell sets into the har-
1.15 current sets S from 3 hours after LW to 3 hours after HW,
bor, making entry dangerous and rendering the inner anchorage reaching a velocity of 1.5 knots at HW. From 3 hours after HW
and dock area hazardous. At Nemuro Ko, a falling barometer to 3 hours after LW, it sets N and E with a velocity not exceed-
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ing 0.5 knot. The stronger S current is believed to be caused by that does not break unless there is a swell running, lies 1.5
a strong ocean current flowing S through the narrows. On the N miles SSW of Todo Shima. Kabuto Shima is a group of four
side of the channel, 2 miles N of Nosappu Saki, the current sets steep-to prominent rocks, up to 42m high, located 1.3 miles
E and S from 1 hour after LW to 1 hour after HW. It sets NW ENE of Todo Shima. Kanakuso Iwa, formed by two steep-to
from 1 hour after HW to 1 hour after LW. The NW flow reach- isolated rocks 26m high, is located 1.5 miles N of Kabuto Shi-
es a maximum velocity of 1.5 knots, the S flow does not exceed ma.
0.5 knot. Caution.—The waters off the Suisho Shoto have irregular
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Countercurrents on both sides of the channel produce violent

1.16 depths and are full of detached rocks and reefs.
eddies, but they present no danger if the vessel keeps to the
deepest part of the channel. On the other hand, the strong ocean 1.19 Ostrov Shikotan (43°48'N., 146°46'E.), an island
currents that occasionally enter the channel can be hazardous. separated from the islands of Suisho Shoto by Shikotan Suido,
is 14 miles long in a NE to SW direction and is 6 miles wide.
Suisho Shoto Shakotan Yama, 414m high, the highest mountain on the is-
land, rises near the N extremity of the island. From the N the
1.17 Suisho Shoto is a chain of small low islands extending mountain’s treeless summit appears rounded, but from NE it is
NE from Nosappu Saki. Though these islands are located S of saddle-shaped.
the main Kuril Islands, they are a part of the Kuril chain. On the S coast of the island there are two bays, Matsugaha-
1.19
Suisho To (43°26'N., 145°55'E.), located 4 miles NE of

1.17 ma Wan and Inemoshiri Wan, that provide anchorage for small
Nosappu Saki, is 9.1 to 18.3m high, and is covered with a thick vessels; on the N shore there are three bays that will accommo-
growth of coarse grass. Above-water rocks fringe the island. A date small vessels. From E to W these bays are Shakotan Ko,
light is situated on the SW extremity of the island and is dis- Matakoton Ko, and Anama Wan. On the W side of the island,
played from a quadrangular structure, 2.4m high. Akiyuri Shi- Notoro Ko indents the island, but is so encumbered it is diffi-
ma, located 3.5 miles SSE of Suisho To, is a small islet ringed cult for even small boats to enter.
with reefs. Hanare Iwa, the S danger in the group, is a steep-to Pack ice may be encountered around Shikotan To as late as
1.19
above-water rock that lies 1.25 miles S of Akiyuri Shima. A early April, but is rarely seen after mid-April.
3.6m depth is located about 0.5 mile N of Hanare Iwa. Sea fogs in the Shikotan To area are most frequent in June,
1.19
Nokano Se (43°22'N., 145°57'E.), a reef surmounted by dry-

1.17 July, and August. Only rarely during this period is there clear
ing rocks, lies 2 miles W of Akiyuri Shima. The reef obstructs weather all day, and clear days are normally followed by a
the S entrance of Suisho Suido. siege of dense fog.
Yuri Shima (43°25'N., 146°04'E.), 3.25 miles E of Suisho To,
1.17 The 20m curve lies close inshore, except off the W side of
1.19
has a shoreline of sand and gravel beaches between stretches of the island, where depths of less than 18.3m extend up to 1 mile
steep cliffs. The island rises to a height of 41m in its W extremi- offshore. There is a charted shoal patch, whose existence is
ty. Harukaru Shima is a chain of rocky islets, located 2.8 miles doubtful, 2 miles NE of Eitannotto Saki (Eitannotto Saki), the
SE of Yuri Shima, that rises to a greatest height of 39m. Foul E extremity of the island.
ground extends up to 0.5 mile from its extremities. Anchorage is available off Shakotan Ko entrance, in 14.6m,
1.19
Suisho Suido lies between Suisho To and Yuri Shima. There

1.17 sand, good holding ground. The anchorage is open to wind and
are irregular depths in the passage and it is not recommended. swell from the W to NE. During January through April, drift
Yuri Suido, the passage between Yuri Shima and Akiyuri
1.17 ice may render the anchorage untenable.
Shima, is a deep navigable channel with a width of less than 1
mile. 1.20 Shikotan Suido (43°40'N., 146°30'E.) is 12 miles
wide with a single obstruction, Amagi Sho, which reduces the
1.18 Shibotsu Shima (43°30'N., 146°08'E.), the largest is- E channel to a width of 8 miles, with depths in excess of 26m.
land in the group, lies 1.3 miles NE of Yuri Shima. The island Amagi Sho (43°43'N., 146°24'E.), a rocky area some 3 miles
1.20
rises to a height of 30m on the S end and 9m on the N end. A by 2.5 miles in extent, has a least depth of 2.1m.
black chimney near Aitomari Saki, the W extremity of the is- The irregular tidal currents in Shikotan Suido set S with a
1.20
land, is a good landmark. A light, from which a radiobeacon rising tide and NE with a falling tide. A N ocean current sets
transmits, is situated on the NE extremity of the island. Shibot- through the middle of the passage, weakening the S and
su Suido lies between Tomari Saki, the S extremity of Shibotsu strengthening the N current. Off the SE entrance to the strait,
Shima, and Yuri Shima. The passage is not navigable. the ocean current deflects the S current SE toward Shikotan To.
Taraku Shima (43°38'N., 146°19'E.) lies 6 miles NE of Shi-
1.18 Caution.—A Traffic Separation Scheme is located in the
1.20
botsu Shima. The island is low and treeless, with sandy beach- strait.
es between stretches of cliffs. East of Taraku Shima, 3 to 4 miles offshore, tide rips may
1.20
Taraku Suido, the strait between Shibotsu Shima and Taraku

1.18 develop as the N current reaches its maximum strength. When
Shima, has a width of 2.5 miles between the 6m lines. Depths in this happens, it is difficult for slow-speed vessels to make way
the passage are irregular, and less than 7.6m in places. There is against the current.
usually a heavy swell in the strait and the tidal currents are strong.
Hira Iso, a steep-to drying rock, usually marked by breakers,
1.18
Hokkaido—South Coast
lies 2.5 miles SE of the E extremity of Taraku Shima.
Todo Shima (43°34'N., 146°25'E.), a cluster of rocks 41m
1.18 1.21 The S coast of Hokkaido extends from Nosappu Saki
high, appears as a single islet from a distance. A sunken rock, in a SW direction to Esan Misaki, about 240 miles. The coast-
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line, which is fronted by the North Pacific Ocean, recedes and less than 100 gt. A light is shown on the head of each breakwa-
forms bays on which there are several important ports; among ter and from a square concrete tower, 11m high, at Habomai,
these ports are Akkeshi Ko, Kushiro Ko, Tomakomai Ko, and along with a directional radiobeacon. A light is shown off On-
Muroran Ko. neppu, situated about 3 miles SW of Habomai.
The 145-mile stretch of coast between Nosappu Saki and Er-
1.21
imo Saki forms the E portion of the Hokkaido S coast. From 1.23 Tomoshiri To (Tomoshiri Shima) (43°18'N.,
Nosappu Saki to Shiriha Saki, 53 miles WSW, there are many 145°40'E.), an islet 19m high, is located on a shallow spit that
indentations; detached reefs and islands also abound. Beyond extends 1.25 miles SSW of Tomoshiri Saki.
Shiriha Saki, SW to Erimo Saki, the coastline recedes in a shal- Tomoshiri Wan is an open bay that lies between Tomoshiri To
1.23
low curve and is quite free of irregularities. and Hanasaki Misaki, 3.75 miles SW. The bay affords good shel-
The coast between Erimo Misaki and Chikiu Misaki, 105
1.21 ter against W to N winds, but is exposed to swells in S winds.
miles WNW, recedes toward the N and is quite smooth. The When entering and leaving port, care should be taken to
1.23
first 30 miles of this coast runs roughly towards the WNW and avoid the reefs SW of Tomoshiri To and the fish traps that ex-
has a relatively large number of indentations. Four ports, tend 0.6 mile to the SSE from the SW tip of that island between
Horoizumi Ko, Samani Ko, Urakawa Ko, and Mitsuishi, lie in May and November.
this section. The terrain behind the coast consists of high Anchorage may be taken in Tomoshiri Wan, in depths of 11
1.23
ground and hills rising toward and joining the mountain range to 13m, sand bottom, on a bearing of 130° to the summit of To-
in the interior. moshiri To; it is protected against waves from the E to SE.
From Mitsuishi to Tomakomai, 50 miles farther WNW, the
1.21 Tatsumino Se (43°15'N., 145°42'E.), a ridge lying 3.25 miles
1.23
coast has few irregularities and no significant ports or harbors. SSE of Tomoshiri To, is the outermost reef on the coast between
The first 25 miles of this coast is backed by marine terraces Nosappu Saki and Ochiishi Saki and is extremely dangerous. It
made up of plateaus that have formed at the SW foot of the consists of two reefs separated by fairly deep water; Yuburinami
mountain range inland. Small coastal plains are found only Sho is the NE reef. The reef on the SW side has several rocks,
near the mouth of streams entering the sea. Then the coastline awash, which dries at 0.2m, while the reef on the NE is covered
consists entirely of sandy beaches, with many marshes in some to a minimum depth of 1.9m. Waves constantly break over these
of the lowlands near the Abira Gawa (Yufutsu Gawa) estuary. reefs; they can be spotted from 3 to 4 miles away. Reportedly the
From Tomakomai, the N extremity along this shore, the
1.21 waves breaking over the reefs can sometimes be detected on ra-
coast trends 35 miles SW to Chikiu Misaki (Tikiu Misaki), the dar. A sunken wreck, dangerous to navigation, lies about 1 mile
N entrance point to Uchiura Wan (Utiura Wan). This stretch is W of Yuburinami Sho. An obstructed fish haven lies about 1.5
almost entirely wave-washed sandy beach, except for two miles E of Yuburinami Sho.
rocky headlands. Streams meander behind the dunes along the Hanasaki Misaki (43°17'N., 145°36'E.), a cliffy headland,
1.23
shore before emptying into the sea. The land rises to mountains is the E entrance point of Hanasaki Byochi. A light is shown
inland that rise to over 1,000m. from an octagonal concrete tower, 10m high, situated on the
Suna Saki, the S entrance point of Uchiura Wan, lies 15
1.21 point.
miles SW of Chikiu Misaki. Uchiura Wan, an important bay,
extends about 28 miles NW from the entrance. 1.24 Hanasaki Ko (43°17'N., 145°35'E.) (World Port In-
Esan Misaki lies 29 miles SE of Suna Saki. The intervening
1.21 dex No. 61140), situated on the W side of Hanasaki Misaki, is
coastline is made up almost entirely of volcanic foothills reaching a designated local port. It is the best port on the S coast of
down to the sea; there are two active volcanoes along there. Nemuro Hanto; it also serves as the auxiliary port for Nemuro
Ko when that port is iced. Hanasaki Ko is subject to periodic
1.22 Nosappu Saki to Hanasaki Misaki.—The 12-mile freezing between January and March. Pack ice appears in the
coast between these two points is heavily eroded and highly ir- vicinity from late February to late April, and depending on the
regular. The terrain inland is flat, with elevations of less than wind, sometimes immobilizes the entire harbor; most of the
50m. time it drifts away in 2 or 3 days. If pack ice penetrates the in-
Goyomai Saki (43°22'N., 145°49'E.), 1 mile SSW of Nosap-
1.22 ner harbor, it is difficult to clear and interferes with the move-
pu Saki, is a flat, rocky, bare headland, 15m high. From Goyo- ment of small craft. The pack ice that drifts down in April may
mai Saki the coast trends 7 miles SW to Tomoshiri Saki, then 4 be 5 to 6m thick.
miles farther SW to Hanasaki Misaki. South Breakwater extends 0.5 mile W from a point on the
1.24
The 20m curve lies up to 1.5 miles off Goyomai Saki and as
1.22 shore 0.3 mile NNW of Hanasaki Hana Light. A light is shown
little as 0.25 mile off other points. Nekogashira Sho is a large on the breakwater head.
rock, awash, 1 mile SSE of Goyomai Saki. This rock lies near West Breakwater projects about 0.2 mile ENE from a posi-
1.24
the navigation routes and is extremely dangerous. tion 0.4 mile N of Choboshi Saki.
Isomoshiri To (43°20'N., 145°47'E.), 2.25 miles SW of Ne-
1.22 Another breakwater extends 0.4 mile SSW from the rocks
1.24
kogashira Sho, lies on the seaward side of a coastal reef which close S of Hanasaki Hana; a light is shown from its S end.
extends 0.75 mile offshore. A light shown from a white, quad- Depths—Limitations.—East Wharf No. 1 Quay is 185m
1.24
rangular, concrete tower, 10m high, is situated on the W ex- long and has an alongside depth of 10m; vessels of up to
tremity of the island. 10,000 tons can be accommodated. East Wharf No. 2 and No. 3
Habomai Ko (43°21'N., 145°46'E.) is a coastal port protect-
1.22 Quays have a combined berthing length of 260m and an along-
ed by breakwaters and is 2 to 4m deep. The port faces Iso- side depth of 7.5m.
moshiri To and is almost exclusively used by fishing craft of Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in 9 to 10.5m, sand,
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Photograph courtesy Japan Coast Guard

Hanasaki Ko
W of Hanasaki Misaki Light. The roadstead is open to the S, the NE side of Ochiishi Hanto, close N of Bokkiriso Saki.
and with strong S winds, a swell sets into the anchorage. Bokkiriso Ko (43°11'N., 145°31'E.), a boat harbor situated
1.25
A quarantine anchorage is located about 0.5 mile S of Hana-

1.24 in the SW corner of Bokkiriso Wan, is enclosed by an E and W
saki Hana Light. breakwater. The harbor, whose depth is 4m between the en-
trance and the wharf, is almost entirely used by the local fish-
1.25 From Choboshi Saki, the coast trends SSW about 8 ing craft under 100 gt.
miles to Ochiishi Saki. The coast is backed by low land that ris- Ochiishi Saki (43°09'N., 145°30'E.), the SW extremity of
1.25
es to less than 50m. The headlands are flanked by steep cliffs, Ochiishi Hanto, is a prominent table-topped headland connected
and the inlets generally have sand beaches. to the mainland by a low neck. Vessels report the 91m radio
A ridge of reefs extend ESE from Choboshi Saki (43°16'N.,
1.25 masts on the cape visible from the ESE up to 22 miles offshore.
145°34'E.), and about 0.3 mile out on this ridge is Nakano Se,
with a least depth of 4.2m. 1.26 The coast from Ochiishi Saki to Tobutsu Saki, 15
Yururi To (Yururi Shima) (43°13'N., 145°36'E.), a cliffy
1.25 miles WSW, is indented by two large bays and other small
flat-topped island, 43m high, lies 1.5 miles offshore, 3.25 miles bays. The coast consists largely of sand beaches, except near
SSE of Choboshi Saki. Moyururi To (Moyururi Shima), a simi- the headlands; the interior is made up of low plateaus. The E
lar flat-topped island, 35m high, lies about 0.5 mile NNE of half is very rugged with irregular depths. Along the W half of
Yururi To. These two islands are surrounded by many rocks this coast, scattered reefs are found within a mile of the shore.
and reefs. Todo Shima (Todo Shima), a rock 9m high, sur- Kombu Se (43°08'N., 145°26'E.) is an extensive reef stretch-
1.26
rounded by reefs, lies 0.7 mile NNE of Moyururi To. ing W from a position 1.75 miles SW of Ochiishi Saki for a
Yururi Kaikyo, the strait between the above-described is-
1.25 distance of 3 miles. The E part of the reef is always awash; the
lands and the shore, is a navigable channel about 1 mile wide middle part is marked by drying rocks; the W extremity does
with water over 5m deep. There are covered rocks and reefs on not uncover when the sea is calm, and is thus extremely dan-
both sides of the strait and some 6.6 to 8.5m high in the middle gerous.
of the channel. It is impossible for deep-draft vessels to use this Ushima Saki (43°10'N., 145°30'E.) is a reef-fringed point,
1.26
strait, although it is a popular route for most other craft. 0.5 mile NNW of Ochiishi Saki.
A light is shown on the W side of Yururi Kaikyo, 1.75 miles
1.25 Ochiishi Wan is an open bay entered close N of Ushima Saki. It
1.26
WNW of Yururi Shima Light. is fairly shallow, but offers protection from waves produced by N
Bokkiriso Wan is a small bay that extends about 1 mile W on
1.25 to W winds. There is danger that swells caused by strong S winds
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may cause the anchor to drag. To obtain maximum shelter, vessels Daikoku Shima, an island with steep cliffs, lies 1.25 miles S
1.28
should anchor as close as their draft will permit to the N of Ushi- of Mabiro Saki. A shoal, with depths of less than 1.5m, extends
ma Saki. Anchorage may be taken, in 7.8m, fine sand, with Ushi- from Mabiro Saki to Daikoku Shima. Ko Shima, with a height
ma Saki bearing 190°, distant 0.4 mile. of 32m, is located on the shoal about 0.5 mile S of Mabiro Sa-
The water depths between Kombu Se and the shore N are ir-
1.26 ki. A light is shown from a cylindrical concrete structure, 8m
regular, and there are many covered reefs. Particularly danger- high, situated on the S extremity of Daikoku Shima.
ous is a rock that covers 5m, 2 miles W of Ochiishi Saki.
1.29 Akkeshi Ko (43°02'N., 144°51'E.) a fishing port, is
1.27 Kombu Se (43°07'N., 145°13'E.), not to be confused situated at the NE end of Akkeshi Wan, a circular bay some 6
with Kombu Se, 10 miles farther E, is a shoal patch that ex- miles in extent, entered between Daikoku Shima on the E and
tends 1.25 miles offshore from a position on shore 4 miles Shiriha Saki on the W. Foul ground extending E from Shiriha
NNE of Tobutsu Saki. There is less than 1m depth on the reef. Saki reduces the fairway width in the entrance to 1.5 miles; the
A dangerous rock, with a depth of less than 1.7m, lies 1 mile channel passes close W of Daikoku Shima.
ENE of Kombu Se. Winds—Weather.—Prevailing winds at Akkeshi Wan are
1.29
Hamanaka Wan (43°07'N., 145°10'E.) is enclosed by land

1.27 SE in spring and summer, N in autumn, and E during the win-
on three sides. The entrance, 3.5 miles wide, opens to the E. In ter. The peak fog period is May through August. From late
addition to Kombu Se, off the N entrance, there are reefs off June to late July, fogs may occur that last an entire day.
the S entrance that help to block waves coming in from the E. Fast ice forms along the shores of the bay from February
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The N shore of the bay has many rocks, which are backed by
1.27 through March, but the middle of the bay is always open. Drift
cliffs that give way to low hills. The W shore is mainly sandy ice and floes may enter the area from February until April; it is
beach, backed by marshland, and the S shore is formed by Kiri- usually 1.5m thick and can make navigation difficult.
tappu Hanto. Kiritappu Ko is situated near the W end of the S Tides—Currents.—During the summer off the entrance of
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shore. Depths of less than 1m are fouled by seaweed inside the Akkeshi Wan, the influence of the ocean current results in a W
breakwaters. current with a rate of 1.5 knots. Within the bay, the weak tidal
Oki Se (Okino Se), 3.6m deep, is located 1 mile offshore in
1.27 currents set N with a rising tide and S with the falling tide;
the NW part of the bay. Jino Se (Chino Se), to the W of Oki Se, change occurs around HW and LW.
consists of submerged rocks dangerous to navigation. At the opening into Akkeshi Ko, the flood current sets to-
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ward the E and the ebb current toward the W, reversing 1 to 2

1.28 Tobutsu Saki (43°04'N., 145°10'E.), the E extremity hours after HW or LW. The drift here is 3 knots.
of Kiritappu Hanto, is 35m high. The point is fronted by shoal Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in depths of 7.5 to
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water with large boulders that extend about 0.3 mile E. A light 9.5m, mud, 1 mile WNW of Aikappu Saki. Aikappu Saki is lo-
is situated on this point. cated 1.5 miles SSW of Akkeshi Ko.
Kuro Iwa, 5m high, is located 1 mile NE of Tobutsu Saki.
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The islet lies on the W end of a ridge, which is constantly 1.30 The coast from Shiriha Saki to Shireto Hana
awash, and extends about 1 mile E. Hokake Iwa, 13m high, lies (42°58'N., 144°22'E.) has a few indentations along the 19 miles
on the reef 0.6 mile E of Kuro Iwa. of coast at the E entrance to Kushiro Ko. The shoreline extends
Anchorage, in depths of 9 to 10m, rock, is available with
1.28 farthest S near Mataidoki, 13 miles W of Shiriha Saki; then it
Kuro Iwa bearing 104°, 1.8 miles distant. trends WNW to Shireto Hana. In this area the beaches are main-
From Tobotsu Saki to Shiriha Saki the coast trends in a SW
1.28 ly sand or shingle and the foreshore is extremely rocky.
direction 8 miles to Chirippu Saki, a headland that rises to a The interior consists mostly of plateau-type hills about 100m
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height of 55m. The coastal marshland close SW of Tobutsu Sa- high that follow the coastline and are higher and steeper in the
ki, rises slowly to plateaus behind Chirippu Saki. E, gradually falling off toward the W. Sea eroded cliffs are
The water depths along this coastal area are varied and there
1.28 common, some rising directly from the water. A light stands on
are many rocks and reefs inside the 20m line. the coast 1.5 miles ENE of Mataidoki; it is shown from a
Kemboki Shima (43°03'N., 145°07'E.), a flat-topped 59m
1.28 square concrete tower, 9.4m high. Another light shown close
high islet, located 3.3 miles SW of Tobutsu Saki, has two con- NE on the coast.
spicuous rocks, 21 and 16m high, located near its SW end. The 20m line lies about 0.2 mile off Shiriha Saki, and about
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The channel between Kemboki Shima and Biwase Hana, 0.4

1.28 1.5 miles off Mataidoki. Kushiro Dashi, a shoal patch with a
mile W, is suitable only for boats. A light marks the entrance of depth of 5.8m, lies close off the foul ground that extends 0.8
Biwase Kawa. mile S of Mataidoki
Tate Iwa, a yellowish wall-like rock, 38m high, is located on
1.28 Foul ground extends 0.6 mile S of Shireto Hana; even small
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the SW of Chirippu Saki. This rock is conspicuous when craft should remain at least 1 mile offshore when in transit
viewed from the E or W. along this coast.
Mabiro Saki (42°59'N., 144°53'E.), at the E entrance of Ak-
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keshi Wan, lies 6.5 miles W of Chirippu Saki. A light is shown Kushiro Ko (42°59'N., 144°22'E.)
at the cape. The coast between these two points is deeply-in-
dented cliffs, formed by wave erosion of the 1,000m high pla- World Port Index No. 61160
teau that overlooks the sea. The water is shallow near the
entrance to Akkeshi Wan, but elsewhere the 20m curve lies up 1.31 Kushiro Ko (Kusiro Ko), at the mouth of the Kushiro
to 183m or more offshore. Gawa, a port of entry, is the most important port on the SE
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coast of Hokkaido. It is designated as a specified port. The har- shore, S of Kushiro Ko, the flood current sets NNW and the
bor limit is a line drawn 180° to a point about 0.2 mile S of ebb current sets to the SE. Change occurs 1 to 2 hours after
Shireto Hana Light, then 270° for 3.2 miles, then N to the HW and LW; rates seldom exceed 0.5 knot.
shore. The port is divided into two separate harbors. The E sec- Depths—Limitations.—The Kushiro Ko approach is free of
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tion is called Kushiro Ko Higashi Ku (Kushiro Ko Higasi Ku); dangers; the 20m line lies 1 mile off the breakwater entrance
the W is called Kushiro Ko Nishi Ku (Kushiro Ko Nisi Ku). and the 10m line reaches the fairway. There are depths along-
The river, which inundates the plain, enters the sea 1.5 miles N side the piers of 2 to 10.8m in the E section. The W section has
of Shiro Hana; the old mouth, Kusiro Kawa, emerges within depths alongside the berths that generally range from 3 to 12m.
the E section. The S side of No. 4 Wharf in this section has a depth alongside
Ice.—During severe winters, fast ice may form along the shores
1.31 of 14m; vessels of up to 50,000 dwt can be accommodated.
of the harbor from mid-December through late March. From early There are four oil berths at No. 1 Wharf with depths of 5 to
March until late April, drift ice may enter the roadstead. When 11m alongside. Inside the breakwater, the depths in the ex-
pack ice appears off the S coast of Hokkaido, special caution is treme N and E parts of the harbor are less than 5.5m; else-
necessary, particularly when entering port at night. where, there are depths from 5.5 to 10.4m. For further berthing
Winds—Weather.—Prevailing winds at Kushiro Ko are
1.31 information refer to the table titled Kushiro—Berthing Facili-
NNE in autumn and winter, NE to SE in spring, and SE during ties.
the summer. Aspect.—The two chimneys at the paper mill, 0.5 mile N of
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Fogs occur from June through September, usually with S or

1.31 the new entrance of Kushiro Gawa, are conspicuous. The high-
NE winds. Heavy fogs tend to form when S winds back to SSE est of the two is 123m high. The radar station at the SE extrem-
or SE, or when there is a high pressure system off the coast. ity of Kushiro Ko, near Shireto Hana, is a white structure, and
Tides—Currents.—At a distance of 2 to 5 miles from
1.31 is more conspicuous by day than the lighthouse.
Kushiro—Berthing Facilities
Berth Length Depth Remarks
West Ward (Nishi Ku)
Pier Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 520m 5.5-7.5m Petroleum products
Wharf No. 1
Quay No. 1 (E side) 90m 5.0m —
Quay Nos. 2 and 3 330m 6.5-9.0m —
Quay No. 4 (S side) 240m 11.0m —
Quay No. 5 (W side) 185m 9.5m —
Quay Nos. 6 and 7 (W side) 330m 9.0m —
Landing place 316m 4.0m —
Wharf No. 2
Quay No. 10 (E side) 185m 10.0m —
Quay Nos. 11 and 12 (S side) 480m 11.0-12.5m —
Quay No. 13(W side) 165m 9.0m —
Quay No. 14(W side) 130m 7.5m —
Landing Place 125m 3.4m —
Chokusenbu Landing Place 205m 4.0m —
Wharf No. 3
Landing Place (E side) 180m 10.0m —
Quay No. 15. 90m 5.5m —
Quay Nos. 16 and 17 (E side) 260m 7.5m —
Quay No.18 (S side) 240m 11.0-12.0m —
Quay No. 19 (W side) 240m 12.0m —
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Kushiro—Berthing Facilities
Quay No. 20 (W side) 185m 10.0m —
Wharf No. 4
Quay No. 22 240m 12.0m —
Quay No. 23 282m 14.0m —
East Ward (Higashi Ku)
South Wharf
Coal Loader Quay 217m 6.8m —
General Cargo Quay 91m 5.0m —
Minamishin Wharf
South side 130m 6.0m Dolphins
General Cargo Quay 130m 5.5-6.0m —
West side 70m 5.0m Dolphins
Quay Irifune 130m 6.0-7.5m —
Quay Irifune (A) 260m 5.0-6.0m —
Quay Irifune Landing Place 280m 3.0-5.0m —
Quay Irifune (B) 165m 4.5-6.0m —
Quay Omachi 250m 1.0-5.0m —
Quay Nishikicho 201m 1.0-4.0m —
Quay Saiwaicho 120m 4.5-5.0m —
Central Wharf
Quay No. 7 (E side) 370m 7.5-9.0m —
Quay Nos. 4, 5, and 6 (E side) 390m 6.0-6.5m —
Quay Tobu 69m 7.0m —
Quay No. 3 (W side) 180m 8.0-9.0m —
Quay No. 1 (W side) 339m 7.0-9.0m —
North Wharf
Quay No. 5 (E side) 155m 4.6-5.0m —
Quay Tottan 126m 7.0-8.0m —
Quay Nos. 1, 2, and 3 396m 7.0-8.0m —
Quay Chokusenbu 363m 3.5-7.5m —
Gyoko Wharf
Quay Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 (E side) 424m 7.0m —
Quay Nos. 1 and 2 (S side) 203m 7.0-7.5m —
North side 322m 4.5-5.5m —
Fuku Ko
Quay A 300m 5.0m —
Quay B 250m 5.0m —
A number of chimneys and tanks, which are floodlit at night,

1.31 Pilotage.—Harbor Radar Control, located at Shireto Hana
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are situated 5 miles NW of Shireto Hana. Light, is operated during periods of poor visibility, when visi-
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bility is less than 3 miles. Service is available to ships of 1,000 small, are generally trapped behind the dunes and meander be-
gt and above at a distance of 10 miles and to smaller vessels at hind them until they eventually find an outlet; lagoons and
a distance of 2 miles. marshes surround the estuary areas.
Pilotage is not compulsory, but it is available for entry during
1.31 Between Kushiro Ko and Tokachi Ko (Tokachi Hiroo), the
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daylight and for departure until 2100 and is provided by Kushi- only ports are small fishing villages.
ro Pilots Association. The pilot boards, as follows: Between May and November, fish traps may be encountered
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1. Higashi Ko Ku:—Approximately 1.1 miles W of Hi- within 1.5 miles of this coast. A fish haven is situated 4.8 miles
gashi Ku Submerged Breakwater Light. ENE of the entrance to Tokachi Ko.
2. Nishi Ko Ku—Approximately 1.4 miles SW of Nishi The 40m curve lies up to 6 miles off this stretch of coast;
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Ku South Breakwater Light. there are no charted dangers outside this line.
Pilotage is also provided for Abashiri Ko.
1.31 Oakan Take (Oakan Dake) (43°27'N., 144°10'E.), a cone
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The Quarantine Station operates from daylight until sunset.

1.31 shaped peak, 1,371m high, is located 29 miles NNW of Kushi-
1.31 ro Ko. Meakan Take (Meakan Dake), with several summits,
and 10 days, 4 days, 2 days, and 24 hours prior to arrival. rises to a height of 1,503m, 8 miles SW of Oakan Take. These
Signals.—Vessels may be instructed by the pilot to fly
1.31 peaks are prominent from offshore.
course indicator signals of the International Code when under-
way in this port. 1.33 Tokachi Ko (Hiroo) (42°17'N., 143°20'E.), a small
Contact Information.—See the table titled Kushiro—Con-
1.31 fishing harbor, is a designated important port, and a port to
tact Information. which port regulations apply.
The port, which is protected by breakwaters, lies on the N side
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Kushiro—Contact Information of Hiroo Hana. The port has depths of 4.3 to 10.7m alongside the
wharves in the N part, where development is taking place; other
Pilots berths in the S part have depths of about 5.5m.
Telephone 81-1545-26352 It is well-protected against W winds, but waves and swells
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cross over the S breakwater in strong E winds. In bad weather,

Facsimile 81-1545-26358 it is advisable not to try to enter port and, when the situation
Port Authority permits, to seek shelter at another port.
Lights are shown from the breakwaters and a radiobeacon is
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Telephone 81-1545-33371 situated 1.75 miles N of Hiroo Hana. The South and Outer
Facsimile 81-1545-33373 North Breakwater were being extended.
A jetty extends 0.1 mile SE from a position 0.2 mile NNE of
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the root of New North Breakwater. There are depths from 5.5
to 7.6m alongside the N face of this jetty.
Anchorage.—The best anchorage is found in the E section,
1.31 A quay, 240m long, with a depth of 5.5m alongside, extends
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with the North Breakwater Light bearing 230°, about 0.3 mile NNE from the root of the above jetty.
distant, in 10m, mud, good holding ground. With strong S to From Tokachi Ko to Erimo Saki, 22 miles S, the mountain
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SW winds, a swell sets into the Inner Harbor; winds from other range comes down to sea. Hyakunin Hama, the beach area
quarters have little effect. Vessels anchor as convenient in the close N of Erimo Saki, is a desert-like expanse of sand about 3
Outer Harbor during heavy fogs. miles long and 0.5 mile wide. The strong winds in this area can
The Quarantine Anchorage is in the Outer Harbor. There are
1.31 whip up severe sandstorms.
designated anchorages for vessels carrying hazardous cargoes.
Caution.—This is the largest base for the northern waters fish-
1.31 1.34 Erimo Saki (41°56'N., 143°15'E.) is a steep, rocky
eries and is constantly busy with heavy traffic of both large and cape at the S end of a large, mountainous, promontory. The
small vessels; it is particularly congested during the summer fish- cape forms the S extremity of a narrow tableland and is backed
ing season. Marine accidents are not uncommon in this port. by Toyoni Yama (Toyoni Dake), 1,105m high, which rises 9
Exploration for gas or oil may be taking place in the SW ap-
1.31 miles inland. Foul ground and above-water rocks extend 1 mile
proaches to Kushiro Ko, within about 6 miles of the port. Ex- SE of the cape. It is advisable to keep in water over 37m in
ploitation platforms, from which lights are shown and horn fog depth when rounding the cape.
signals are sounded, may be encountered in this area. From Erimo Saki to Chikiu Misaki, the coast recedes in a
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Land reclamation and new development are presently (2016)

1.31 general N curve to Chikiu Misaki, about 105 miles WNW. The
taking place in Kushiro Ko Nishi Ku. This includes the con- shoreline is broken by several river mouths. In general, the
struction of a new breakwater extending 1 mile from the main- coast is steep-to with no off-lying dangers. The 20m curve lies
land to position 42°59.3'N, 144°18.8'E. farthest seaward near the head of the bay.
Erimo Ko (Horoizumi Ko) (42°01'N., 143°09'E.) is a small
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1.32 From Kushiro Ko, the coast trends SSW 65 miles to fishing harbor situated 7 miles NNW of Erimo Saki. Local ves-
Tokachi Ko, then 22 miles S to Erimo Saki. The coastline that sels anchor off the town, in 9.1m, or further out, in a depth of
lies between Kushiro Ko and Tokachi Ko consists of sandy 12.8m, sand. Some shelter is afforded from the N to E winds,
beaches which are backed by high dunes. For 9 miles inland, but the anchorage is open S and W. The port has berths for
the terrain is mostly flat hills, which reach a height of about 1,000 ton ore carriers in a basin at the N end of the harbor.
400m. The currents that enter the sea along here, both large and Erimo Ko provides shelter during strong winds from be-
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tween E and N for vessels waiting to round Erimo Saki. Tomakomai Ko (42°38'N., 141°38'E.)
1.35 Samani Ko (42°08'N., 142°55'E.) is a fishing port sit- World Port Index No. 61165
uated about 12 miles NW of Erimo Ko on the W side of Sama-
ni Hana. It is used by ore carriers. 1.37 Tomakomai Ko, a port of entry, is Japan’s earliest arti-
The headland at the S end of Samani Hana, which is 73m
1.35 ficial harbor. Breakwaters protect the entrance to the fairway
high, looks like an island from a distance, but can be recog- that leads to the Inner Harbor. The Inner Harbor, which is com-
nized from 10 miles away; it is the best radar mark on this prised of Districts 1 and 2, extends 4 miles ENE from the
coast. breakwater entrance. The Outer Harbor is comprised of Dis-
trict 3, the area W of the breakwaters, and District 4, the outer
Urakawa Ko (42°10'N., 142°47'E.) lies 7 miles NW of Sa-
1.35 port area E of the breakwaters, including Tomakomai Higashi
mani Ko. It is primarily a fishing harbor, but it is also used by Ko. The shores of the Inner Harbor are lined with industrial
lumber and ore carriers. plants.
Aspect.—A radio tower, 0.4 mile NNW of Urakawa Ko Light,
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marked by obstruction lights, is a useful mark at night only. Tomakomai Home Page
Urakawa Ko Light, shown close inland of the S part of the
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harbor from a square tower, is 12m high. A fog signal is sound- http://www.jptmk.com
ed from a position 340m SW of the light.
There are many shallow reefs within 0.3 mile of the shore N
1.35 Winds—Weather.—The weather is relatively mild with a
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of the North Breakwater Light and within 0.2 mile of the shore short snow season. Sea fog is common during April and May
E of the South Breakwater Light. and most frequent in June and July, occurring normally with
A shoal area, with a depth of 0.9m, lies 0.1 mile NW of the
1.35 SSW winds. Fogs tend to dissipate with the prevailing E wind;
head of North Breakwater; the SW side of this area is marked by the maximum duration is 8 hours. At their densest, visibility may
two special buoys. Water depths on the W side of the breakwater be reduced to 27m; however, visibility averages 0.3 to 0.4 mile.
appear to be less than those charted. In 1975, a vessel with a Tides—Currents.—Currents are seasonal and vary in direc-
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draft of 5m, touched bottom in an area 119m W of the North tion with shifts in the cold and warm ocean currents. From
Breakwater Light, where a depth of 8.6m is charted. May to October, the prevailing current is E, and from Novem-
From Urakawa Ko the coast trends about 11 miles NW to
1.35 ber to April it is W; velocities seldom exceed 0.5 knot.
Mitsuishi Ko, a small fishing port. Kamoi Take (Kamui Dake), According to observations, wind wave conditions in the Out-
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a peak 1,593m high, rises 17 miles NNE of Urakawa Ko. The er Harbor are generally as follows:
foreshore between these ports has scattered reefs and rocks. In winter, SSW winds are most frequent and the waves pro-
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Caution.—When a typhoon or developed storm system passes

1.35 duced by these winds rarely exceed 1m.
near this coast, a powerful wind known as the “Hikada Oroshi” From late March to early April, wave heights greater than
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sweeps down the mountain slopes, and the sea surface is assaulted 3m may occasionally be encountered.
by violent, gusty, NE winds. In September of 1958, a typhoon In spring and summer, there are frequent ocean swells from
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passed through with a mean maximum wind speed of 55 knots; the SSE, ranging from 0.8 to 1.5m, with 10 second periods.
the absolute maximum on this occasion was 90 knots. In the fall, an approaching typhoon may produce E and NE
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winds that may generate wave heights of 2.5m.

1.36 From Mituishi Ko to Mombetsu Hana, about 25 miles Depths—Limitations.—The Tomakomai approach is open
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NW, the coast is backed by plateaus that have formed at the and free of dangers. The 10m curve reaches to the breakwater
SW foot of the mountain range that lies inland. entrance and the 20m curve lies 0.5 to 0.8 mile farther seaward
Sasa Yama (42°28'N., 142°31'E.), located 14 miles N of
1.36 and parallel to the shoreline. There is an obstruction about 0.9
Mitsuishi Ko, rises to a height of 806m. It is easily distin- mile, bearing 238° from the West Breakwater Light.
guished as it is covered with bamboo grass instead of the trees The channel from the Outer Harbor to the Inner Harbor is
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found on neighboring peaks. Spring snow melts earliest on this dredged to a least depth of 14m. The water shoals suddenly
peak. Toriharai Yama, 7.5 miles SW of Sasa Yama, with a outside the channel boundaries, so careful navigation is re-
height of 390m, is conspicuous when viewed from the S. A quired.
brown cliff, 46m high, located on the NW side of an estuary 13 The depths alongside the wharves of the Inner Harbor range
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miles NW of Mitsuishi Ko, is conspicuous. A headland, 2.5 from 5.2 to 14m. Yufustsu Wharf has six berths with depths of
miles NW of Mombetsu Hana, is radar conspicuous. 5 to 12m. Berths No. 1 and No. 5, with depths of 12m, are the
The 25 miles of coastline between Mombetsu Hana and To-
1.36 deepest of the six berths. The berths are designed to accommo-
makomai Ko consists entirely of sandy beaches with many date vessels up to 65,000 dwt.
marshes in the estuary 5 miles E of Tomakomai Ko. Tomakomai Higashi Ko, part of District 4, lies about 8 miles
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Many dangerous rocks and reefs, some of which are located

1.36 E of Tomakomai Ko. The basin is sheltered by an E breakwater
just inside the 20m curve, are scattered along the shoreline and and a large area of reclaimed land on its W side. Central Wharf
should be watched. has depths alongside of 11.9 to 13.9m.
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Photograph courtesy Japan Coast Guard

Tomakomai Ko
Idemitsu-Hokkaido Sea Berth lies about 1.5 miles SE of the

1.37 limits of the turning area
West Breakwater Light, in a depth of 24m. The berth is com- A submerged wave meter, connected to the detached break-
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prised of seven dolphins that extend in a NW and SE direction, water by submarine cable, is moored nearly 2 miles S of the
and is about 490m long. The berth can accommodate vessels breakwater elbow.
up to 280,000 dwt, having a length of up to 340m. A submers- Aspect.—A good mark when entering the port are two chim-
1.37
ible oil boom encircles the berth; the berth is connected to the neys situated about 1.5 miles NW of the West Breakwater
shore by an underwater pipeline running NNE from the center Light. The W chimney is 206m high. A 161m high square-
dolphin. The berth is lighted in the middle and on each side. shaped chimney stands about 1.3 miles ENE of the root of the
An overhead power line, with a vertical clearance of 55m,
1.37 East Breakwater. Two 104m high transmitter towers stand on
crosses the channel, close E of Central Wharf, in Section 1. either side of the channel, about 1 mile ENE of the square-
1.37A detached and lighted breakwater protects a berth for large shaped chimney.
tankers. Tarumae Yama rises to a height of 1,041m about 11 miles
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A basin is situated W of the reclaimed land, protected by a

1.37 WNW of Tomakomai Ko. The mountain is an active volcano,
breakwater extending 0.5 mile SSW from a position 0.5 mile with a dome-shaped summit rising from the crater; there is a
NNW of the SW corner of the reclaimed land. A light is shown constant emission of white smoke. This peak is conspicuous
at the head of this breakwater. A detached breakwater extends from a distance.
0.2 mile SSW from a position 183m W of the head of the above Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but strongly advised
1.37
breakwater. Lights are shown from both ends of this breakwa- for vessels over 6,000 gross tons. Pilots are available from
ter. There is a berth, with depths from 8.8 to 9.7m alongside the 0430 to 2200 and arrangements for their services may be made
SE side of this basin, close N of the SW corner of the re- through the Tomakomai Pilotage District Pilot Association.
claimed land. Vessels should send a request for pilots 12 hours in advance,
The tanker berth, surrounded by a submersible oil boom, is
1.37 stating:
approached by a channel dredged at its entrance to 17.5m. The 1. Vessel’s name.
continuation of the channel and the turning area off the berth 2. Tonnage.
are dredged to 16m. A branch channel leading to the basin is 3. Total length.
dredged to 14m. 4. Draft.
A bulk cargo wharf, 280m long and within the area dredged
1.37 5. Name and address of owner.
to 14m, is situated on the SE side of the reclaimed land. 6. Speed.
Range beacons, in line bearing 059°, lead towards the basin.
1.37 7. Type of cargo.
Range beacons, in line bearing 082.75°, lead towards the
1.37 8. Time pilotage needed.
tanker berth. Range beacons, in line bearing 012°, lead towards 9. Pilot boarding position, whether or not quarantine is
the Central Wharf. The approach to the berth is marked by a required, and other necessary items.
lighted buoy moored 0.8 mile WNW of the W end of the de- Any amendments to the pilotage request should be sent 2
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tached breakwater. Lighted buoys mark the channel and the hours in advance.
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The pilot boards, as follows:

1.37 tion lies 0.15 mile NNE of this anchorage.
1. Vessels entering Tomakomai Ko Area No. 1, Area No. Section 1 of the Inner Harbor and Section 4 of the Outer
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2, and Area No. 3—Approximately 1.3 miles SSW of Tomo- Harbor are designated anchorages for vessels carrying hazard-
komai Ko Outer East Breakwater Light ous cargo.
2. Vessels entering Tomakomai Higashi Ko Area No. Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of the entrance to To-
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4—Approximately 2.3 miles WSW of Higashi Chiku East makomai Ko: the limits of this area are best seen on the chart.
Breakwater Light
3. Vessels entering Idemitsu Sea Berth—Approximately Tomakomai—Contact Information
2.5 miles SE of the berth
Signals.—Traffic is regulated by the signals displayed at the
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Pilots
signal station on the W side of the entrance or from the station VHF VHF channel 16
situated 2.25 miles ENE of the first station. Course indicator
Telephone 81-144-343-070
signal directions are compulsory in this port. The signal station
indicates traffic direction, as follows: Facsimile 81-144-346-210
1. Blinking “I” indicates vessels may enter the port (ves-
Port Authority
sels under 500 dwt may exit).
2. Blinking “O” indicates vessels may exit the port (ves- Telephone 81-144-345-905
sels under 500 dwt may exit). Facsimile 81-144-345-559
3. Blinking “F” indicates vessels over 500 dwt entering
or exiting the harbor must stop and wait.
4. Blinking “X” indicates that entry or exit is prohibited Caution.—A fish haven has been established 3.7 miles SW
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except for vessels authorized by the harbor master. of Tomakomai Ko, in position 42°35.8'N, 141°32.8'E.
A vessel is required to display the flags of the International
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Two wrecks dangerous to navigation lie SW of Tomakomai
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Code and corresponding AIS symbol to indicate the position of Ko in position 42°35.0'N, 141°35.5'E.
the wharf to which the vessel is proceeding, as listed in the ta- Less water than charted was reported (1998) in Section 2 and
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ble titled Tomakomai Ko—Berth Signals. Section 3, on the W side of the entrance channel.
1.38 Chikyu Misaki (Tikiu Misaki) (42°18'N., 141°00'E.)

Tomakomai Ko—Berth Signals
is a steep, lofty headland on the S side of a peninsula, located
Flags Disposed about 34 miles SW of Tomakomai Ko. A lighthouse, a direc-
Position of Wharf
Vertically tion finding station, and a fog signal station are situated on the
summit of Chikyu Misaki.
Second substitute 1E Section I—E and S side.
The 30-mile stretch from Tomakomai Ko to Washibetsu Saki
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Second substitute 1N Section I—N side. is almost entirely sandy beach, except for two rocky headlands.
Second substitute 2E Section II—E side. The mountains behind the coast reach NE; some of them ex-
ceed 1,000m high.
Second substitute 2N Section II—N side. Kuttara Yama (42°30'N., 141°12'E.) is a mountain with two
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Second substitute 2W Section II—W side. peaks; the highest is 534m. This peak, a good radar mark, is lo-
cated 21 miles SW of Tomakomai Ko. A mountain rising to a
Section II—Wharf on W height of 1,040m, 5.75 miles WNW of Kuttara Yama, has a
Second substitute 2S
side of approach to basin. pointed peak that is remarkable when viewed from the S.
Ayoro Bana (42°27'N., 141°12'E.), a tongue-shaped headland,
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Traffic in Tomakomai Ko is regulated by the following sig-

1.37 36m high, is located on the coast 4 miles SSW of Kuttara Yama.
nals: The headland is highly visible despite its low profile.
1. Flashing letter “I”—Ships waiting to enter the harbor Wasibetu Take (Muroran Take), 911m high, 9 miles W of
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may now do so; vessels under 500 gt may leave the harbor, Ayoro Bana, is easily distinguished as it is the S peak in the ar-
but vessels over 500 gt must not move. ea. Wasibetsu Saki, 5.5 miles SSE of Wasibetu Take, is a dark
2. Flashing letter “O”—Ships waiting to depart the har- steep-sided headland, 107m high, that is conspicuous from a
bor may now sail; vessels over 500 gt entering the harbor distance because it stands out from flat surroundings.
must leave the fairway clear for the outgoing traffic. The 20m depth contour lies about 1 mile from shore along
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3. Flashing letter “F”—Ships under 500 gt may enter or this coast; the 10m line is less than 0.6 mile from shore. There
leave the harbor. are virtually no detached reefs.
4. Flashing letter “X”—Only vessels permitted by the Caution.—Between April and December, many fish traps
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Captain of the Port may move within the harbor. are rigged within 2 miles of shore between Tomakomai Ko and
Contact Information.—See the table titled Tomakomai—
1.37 Ayoro Bana. Aquaculture farms are situated within 1.5 miles of
Contact Information. shore between Tomakomai Ko and Washibetsu Saki.
Anchorage.—The port has a sand bottom which provides
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good holding, but there is no protection from winds coming 1.39 Uchiura Wan, a large unencumbered bay, some 26
from any direction. Quarantine anchorage, 0.5 miles in diame- miles in extent, is entered between Chikyu Misaki on the N and
ter, is situated close SW of the West Breakwater. An obstruc- Suna Saki, 16 miles SW. Muroran Ko is situated in the NE sec-
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View of Chikyu Misaki from SSE
tion of the bay. From Suna Saki, the coastal shoreline of cliffs 4 miles inward from its mouth. The E side of the harbor is low,
and narrow shingle beaches trends SE for 29 miles to Esan Saki. flat ground, so a strong W wind can whip up waves even in the
Etomo Hanto (42°20'N., 140°59'E.), a hilly elongated pen-
1.39 inner harbor.
insula, forms an elbow-shaped projection on the N side of the The port area is divided into three port districts, which may
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entrance to Uchiura Wan. Several submarine cables lie bebe seen on the chart. District 1 and District 2 are generally
tween Chikyu Misaki and Suna Saki. Reference should be known as the Inner Harbor; District 3 is generally known as the
made to the chart for exact locations. It is joined to the main- Outer Harbor. Lights are shown from the heads of the N and S,
land by a low-lying isthmus. inner and outer, breakwaters.
The outer coastline of Etomo Hanto consists primarily of
1.39 Winds—Weather.—Strong NW winds are frequent in the vi-
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eroded cliffs, 50 to 150m high, with scattered, narrow rock, or cinity of Muroran Ko from mid-September until late March;
sand beaches. Wasibetsu Saki, previously described in para- these winds raise a heavy sea off the harbor, which is open to the
graph 1.38, is located at the NE extremity of this peninsula. It- W. In September and October, typhoon winds reach their maxi-
aki Bana, on the E side of the above-mentioned isthmus, is mum intensity when the typhoon has passed. The record maxi-
located 1.5 miles SSW of Washibetsu Saki and then 2.5 miles mum wind speed in this area was 72 knots from the S. There are
farther to Chikyu Misaki. On the W side of Etomo Hanto is En- usually more than 5 days per month between November and
rumu Saki (Yenrumu Saki), located 3.75 miles NW of Chikyu February with wind speeds in excess of 29 knots. The district
Misaki, and 2.25 miles farther NNW is Poroshire Saki (Poro- meteorological observatory is situated on the seaward side of
sireto Misaki); Muroran Ko is entered between these two Etomo Hanto; the wind data recorded there may differ greatly
points. from the actual wind conditions at Muroran Ko.
Daikoku Shima, 35m high, is located 0.6 mile NNW of En-
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rumu Saki. Snow occurs from early November until early April; rainfall
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is heaviest in September and October. Muroran has a mean of

Muroran Ko (42°21'N., 140°58'E.) 39 days with fog each year. The maximum, 12 days, occurs in
July. April, May, June, and August average 6.3 days each. In
World Port Index No. 61170 summer, E winds blowing off the Oyashio Current lower the
temperature and are accompanied by fog, which thickens as the
1.40 Muroran Ko is a port of entry and the principal indus- wind increases.
trial city of Hokkaido. Ice.—Ice within the harbor area is rare, allowing the port to
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This excellent natural harbor is 1 to 2 miles wide and extends

1.40 be open throughout the year.
Muroran—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth
Draft Size
Nippon Petroleum
Sea Berth 110m 16.5m 16.0m 280,000 dwt
Wharf 67m 16.5m 10.7m 59,200 dwt
Motowanishi Wharf 176m 9.0m 8.0m 12,000 dwt
Nippon Steel
North Nos. 1-3 470m 9.0m 7.4m 12,000 dwt
North No. 5 245m 12.0m 11.4m 40,000 dwt
Nos. 8-9 250m 7.2m 11.4m 5,000 dwt
No. 14 160m 8.6m 8.3m 10,000 dwt
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Muroran—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth
Draft Size
Nos. 15-17 540m 8.0m 7.7m 10,000 dwt
No. 18 250m 13.4m 13.4m 100,000 dwt
No.19 300m 16.5m 16.0m 150,000 dwt
Nittsu Pier No. 5 150m 9.0m 8.7m 10,000 dwt
Centre Pier 306m 9.0m 8.7m 50,000 dwt
West Wharf No. 1
Nos. 1-2 257m 7.0m 6.7m 5,000 dwt
West No. 2 Wharf
No. 1 175m 8.9m 8.6m 10,000 dwt
No. 2 185m 10.0m 9.7m 15,000 dwt
No. 3 150m 6.0m 6.7m 5,000 dwt
Nos. 4-5 257m 6.6m 6.3m 5,000 dwt
West No. 3 Pier
No. 1 125m 7.0m 6.7m 10,000 dwt
No. 2 185m 8.4m 8.1m 15,000 dwt
No. 3 135m 7.4m 7.1m 5,000 dwt
No. 4 195m 9.0m 8.7m 10,000 dwt
East Ward (Higashi Ku)
Nikko Pier
No. 1 140m 7.9m 7.6m 8,000 dwt
No. 2 135m 7.9m 7.6m 7,000 dwt
Sakimori Wharf
Nos. 1-3 555m 10.0m 9.7m 15,000 dwt
Nos. 4-5 480m 12.0m 11.7m 30,000 dwt
Quay No. 6 280m 14.0m 13.6m 1000,000 dwt
Quay No. 7 185m 10.0m 9.7m 15,000 dwt
No. 8 170m 10.0m 9.7m 15,000 dwt
Shukuzu Wharf
No. 1 185m 10.4m 10.1m 50,000 dwt
No. 2 185m 12.0m 11.7m —
Depths—Limitations.—Wharves line the entire shoreline

1.40 leads E, into the harbor, and is dredged to 16.5m, as is the sea
of the Inner Harbor, which is enclosed by a N breakwater and a berth on the N side of the Outer Harbor. The depths at the prin-
S breakwater. Other wharves and a sea berth are situated along cipal berths range from 4.5 to 16.5m. There are numerous
the N shore of the Outer Harbor, which is protected by the N berths for smaller vessels that range from 1.5 to 5m. For further
outer breakwater and the S outer breakwater that extends be- berthing information refer to the table titled Muroran—
tween Daikoku and Enrumu Saki. Berthing Facilities.
Muroran Ko approach is open and free of dangers. The 20m
1.40 Aspect.—The principal landmarks along the shores of the
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curve lies close outside the outer breakwaters. The fairway port are:
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tions should contact the harbormaster for guidance. A

submarine wave meter and submarine power cable extend 0.15
mile SW of the outer S breakwater head. This cable runs along
the breakwater to Daikoku Shima, and from the E side of Dai-
koku Shima to Enrumu Saki.
At night, the various leading lights and lighted buoys, and
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the lights on the breakwater, are often difficult to distinguish

against lights in the background, and it is reported that the
breakwaters are covered at HW. Even in daylight, the large
number of vessels in the harbor may make it difficult to see
very far ahead.
The Hakucho Bridge An area of land reclamation is being undertaken off the Na-
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kau Wharf, E of a line joi9ning the following positions:

1. A conspicuous chimney that may be seen 0.65 mile N a. 42°21'22.4''N, 140°58'56.2''E.
of the head of the N inner breakwater; its height is 185m. b. 42°21'10.4''N, 140°58'50.6''E.
2. Four prominent green tanks at the oil refinery, about
0.1 mile E of the root of the same breakwater. Several addi- 1.41 Usu Take (42°32'N., 140°50'E.), located on the NE
tional tanks are situated close E. shore of Uchiura Wan, is a conspicuous active volcano with
3. A wooded hill, 145m high to the tops of the trees, is two rounded peaks that rise to a height of 732m, 12.5 miles
0.7 mile S of the root of the inner S breakwater. NNW of Muroran Ko. White vapor rises from the E peak,
The Hakucho Bridge, with a vertical clearance of 53m, spans
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which is the highest, with the volume increasing before or after
the entrance channel in the vicinity of the inner N breakwater. a rain.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advisable for
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The 15 miles of coast between Poroshire Saki and Toyoura
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VLCC size vessels. If the services of a pilots is desired, it can Byochi consists of mountains either pressing against the water
be arranged through the ship’s agent. A 24-hour notice of ETA or receding inland.
is required. Harbor pilots are available at the outer anchorage. Arutori Misaki (Esokusoki Saki) (42°30'N., 140°47'E.)
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Pilots normally embark about 2 miles WSW of South Outer

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projects SW from the shoreline, 9.75 miles NNW of Poroshire
Breakwater Red Light. VLCCs board pilots approximately 2.3 Saki. It is 26m high, prominent, and from a distance resembles
miles SW of South Outer Breakwater Red Light. an island. It is fringed with reefs and should be given a wide
As a rule, tankers and large vessels (those greater than
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berth. Usu Wan, located close N of Arutori Misaki, is encum-
30,000 dwt) do not enter at night. bered with volcanic rock ejected from Usu Take. This shoal ar-
Contact Information.—See the table titled Muroran—
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ea extends 0.75 mile offshore.
Contact Information. Toyoura Byochi, a small roadstead off the fishing village of
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Toyoura, 6 miles NNW of Arutori Misaki, affords anchorage,

in 7m, sand, good holding ground. The prevailing wind is off-
Muroran—Contact Information
shore, but strong S winds are sometimes experienced.
Pilots Lights are shown from the breakwaters.
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81-143-224-049 Abuta Byochi, located 2.5 miles SE of Toyoura Byochi, af-

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Telephone fords good anchorage with protection against E winds, in

81-143-235-656 depths of 12 and 13m. There is good holding ground of sand,
Facsimile 81-143-238-085 mud, and shells. High waves occur when S winds blow. The
best berth is with Sankaku Yama, a hill 1 mile E of Poronai Sa-
Port Authority ki, in line with Ganke, a cliff 0.4 mile SSW of Sankaku Yama,
Telephone 81-1432-23191 bearing about 020°. Farther E, the anchorage is not bad.
Facsimile 81-1432-26069 1.42 Ikorishireto Saki (42°34'N., 140°35'E.), in the N part
of Uchiura Wan, lies 6 miles WSW of Toyoura Byochi. The in-
Anchorage.—Quarantine anchorage is situated about 1.8
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tervening coast is a series of cliffs and ravines.
miles WSW of Poroshire Saki. The designated anchorage for The 5-mile stretch between Ikorishireto Saki and Shizukari
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vessels carrying hazardous cargo is in the Outer Harbor, Dis- Byochi, to the WNW, is marked by steep cliffs 100 to 200m
trict 3. Small vessels may use District 2 during the winter. The high that have been eroded by the sea. Behind the cliffs are
bottom is mostly sand, inside and outside the port area, and thickly-wooded hills, 300m high, that appear black when
provides good holding in depths of 9m. viewed from a distance. A light is shown from a position 5
Caution.—At times, W and NW winds tend to converge at
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miles WNW of Ikorishireto Saki.
the harbor mouth and are funneled E through the port with un- The W coast of Uchiura Wan, from Shizukari Byochi S 21
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expected force. The resulting high waves have been responsi- miles to Yurabu Gawa, is a low, flat, crescent of beaches. The
ble for many anchor dragging and parted mooring lines each mountains inland are not very high. A radio tower, 185m high,
year. is situated close SW of the mouth of Oshamambe Kawa, about
During rough weather, the traffic in the bay becomes con-
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7 miles SW of Shizukari Byochi. The radio tower is a good
fused; ships’ captains unfamiliar with these waters and condi- mark both day and night.
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Along this entire coastal stretch, the bottom suddenly shoals

1.42 From Dekima Saki, the coast trends 23 miles farther SE to
1.44
about 0.3 mile offshore. There are no detached reefs, but a con- Esan Misaki. There are several notable features along this
stant surf makes it difficult even for small boats to land. coast; within 5.5 miles inland some of the peaks reach a height
Yakumo (42°16'N., 140°17'E.), a small fishing harbor at the
1.42 of over 1,000m. A light is shown on the coast about 1 mile
mouth of the Yurabu Gawa, has only an E breakwater and no SSE.
mooring facilities. A light is shown 0.75 mile SSE of the Hakamagoshi Dake (41°55'N., 140°49'E.), a conspicuous
1.44
mouth of Yurabu Gawa. mountain, 1,107m high, rises 9 miles S of Dekima Saki.
The S shore of Uchiura Wan trends SE 16 miles from Yaku-
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mo to Mori Ko. The coastline consists mostly of rocky beaches

backed by a few low cliffs; inland is mostly mountainous.
From Mori Ko the coast trends 6 miles ENE to Suna Saki.
Sawara Wan is formed between Dokui Saki, 2 miles W of Suna
Saki, and that point.
Except for Komaga Dake, 5 miles SSW of Suna Saki, good
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landmarks are few. About 9 miles NW of Mori Ko, there is a

cliff, 48m high, that is highly visible from a distance. A light is
shown from the vicinity of the village of Otoshibe, situated
about 8.5 miles NW of Mori Ko.
1.44 Esan Misaki from E
1.43 Mori Ko (42°07'N., 140°35'E.) is an open roadstead
protected by three breakwaters. The entrance, which is about
69m wide, faces NE. The water depth alongside the piers is 3.5
to 5.5m. The port entrance and inner area are too small to ac-
commodate vessels larger than 1,000 gt. When NW to NE
winds are strong, waves may enter the harbor, making it impos-
sible for vessels to remain at their moorings.
There is a small basin, with depths of 1.8 to 2.6m, at the W
1.43
end of the harbor. There are breakwaters marking the entrance

to the basin. An overhead power cable, with a vertical clear-
ance of 11m, spans the entrance.
Aquaculture installations are situated in Mori Ko. Anchoring
1.43
is not possible within 1.75 miles of the shore throughout the ar-
ea.
Weather signals are displayed at night from a tower near the
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root of the E breakwater.

Sawara Ko (42°08'N., 140°41'E.), a fishing port situated at
1.43
the head of Sawara Wan, is the best port for vessels under 150
gt in Uchiura Wan.
In winter, strong NW winds may carry waves over the break-
1.43
waters, making it impossible for vessels to remain at their

moorings. Esan Misaki Light
A light is shown from the head of the North Breakwater.
1.43
Anchorage, about 0.5 mile outside the boat harbor, in 10m,

1.43 E San (41°48'N., 141°08'E.), an active volcanic mountain
1.44
mud, provides good protection from E to W winds. 618m high, occasionally has clouds shrouding its peak; it con-
Caution.—Since Suna Saki and Dokui Saki are growing
1.43 stantly emits sulfurous fumes. The E side of the summit is cov-
outward, there are shallows near their seaward tips. Five sub- ered with red rock fragments and the W side has sulfur
marine cables extend to Muroran Ko from a point near Suna blotches that look like clouds from a distance. E San rises 1
Saki. mile W of Esan Misaki. This volcano, along with the sharp-
peaked mountain 690m high that rises 4.25 miles NW, are the
1.44 Suna Saki (42°08'N., 140°43'E.), the S entrance point primary marks for vessels making for Esan Misaki from the E.
to Uchiura Wan, is a flat sandy spit which is backed by grassy
marshes without trees or houses. A light is situated about 0.2 1.45 Osatsube Ko (41°54'N., 141°00'E.), 14 miles SE of
mile within the point. The lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete Dekima Saki, is a small fishing harbor consisting of a camber
tower, 13m high. protected by breakwaters. A light is shown from the head of the
Dekima Saki, a rock headland 16m high, backed by a series
1.44 N breakwater. A light is shown about 3 miles E. A light is also
of low hills which appear as flat land when viewed from a dis- shown at the head of the N breakwater at Kakkumi, 1.5 miles
tance, lies 5.5 miles SE of Suna Saki. Matsuya Saki, a headland WNW.
32m high, lies about midway between the two above points. Benten Shima, 3.5 miles NW of Osatsube Ko, consists of
1.45
Matsuya Saki can be distinguished from Dekima Saki by a three rocky islets. These islets are 12m high and located on a
background of trees and steeper cliffs at the tip. reef that dries and extends about 0.3 mile offshore. A light is
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shown here. on which there is a lighthouse, a radiobeacon, and a direction

Todohokke Ko (41°50'N., 141°09'E.), about 6.5 miles SE of
1.45 finding station.
Osatsube Ko, is a small fishing harbor protected by a breakwa- A conspicuous above-water rock, 8.4m high, stands near the
1.45
ter. A light is shown on the breakwater head. The harbor can S corner of the headland. The lighthouse is a cylindrical con-
provide shelter on a limited basis for small vessels. Todohokke crete tower, 19m high.
Wan can provide anchorage for larger vessels. For information on Tsugaru Kaikyo and the W coast of Hok-
1.45
Esan Misaki (Esan Saki) (41°49'N., 141°11'E.) forms the S

1.45 kaido, refer to Pub. 159, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan,
point of Todohokke Wan. It is a steep promontory, 260m high, Volume II.
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25
2.
Sector 2—East Coast of Honshu—Shiriya Saki to Inubo Saki
2.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
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27
SECTOR 2
EAST COAST OF HONSHU—SHIRIYA SAKI TO INUBO SAKI
2.0Plan.—The E coast of Honshu is described from Shiriya Sa- ebb current sets N.
ki, the NE extremity of the island, S to Inubo Saki. The sector 2.1On the coast from Shiraya Saki to Kuro Saki, the flood cur-
is described from N to S. rent sets SW and the ebb tide sets NE, with a weak current. At
maximum strength, there is acceleration as the current sets S.
General Remarks The N or S flow is strongest N of Same Kaku at the high or low
tide.
2.1 This sector describes the coast of Honshu that is front- 2.1The time of maximum velocity is 5 hours later from the time
ed by the Pacific Ocean. The coast extends S from Shiriya Sa- of high or low water off Same Kaku, 4 hours afterward off Kuji
ki, for about 345 miles, to Inubo Saki. Todo Saki, 116 miles S Ko, and 3 hours after off Kuro Saki.
of Shiriya Saki, is the E extremity of the island of Honshu. 2.1At a point 1.5 miles E of Todoga Saki, a tidal current of 1.8
2.1The principal dangers along this coast, with a few exceptions, knots has been measured on the final day of the summer high
are contained within the 20m line. Off-lying dangers are described tides flowing S; at a point 2 miles off Kobe Saki, the current
in order with the appropriate coastal section. was measured at 1.5 knots flowing SSW, also on the final day
2.1The mountains which rise inland, N of Same Kaku, offer no of summer high tides.
marks from the far offing, but S of Same Kaku there are several 2.1Off the area from Kesennuma Wan entrance to the Enoshima
mountains which serve as useful marks. Retto, the flood current sets N and the ebb current sets S. Off
2.1An Ocean Data Acquisition System (ODAS) lighted buoy is Kinkasan and Enoshima Retto, the flood current sets W while
moored well offshore in position 36°40'N, 145°40'E. the ebb current sets E. In all these areas, the strength of the cur-
2.1Winds—Weather.—Since the E coast of Honshu, fronting rent is weak.
on the Pacific Ocean, is backed by mountainous terrain and 2.1Caution.—Due to the earthquakes that occurred on 11
faces Oyashio, the climate is controlled by these features. March 2011, offshore of the Tohoku region in Japan, and the
2.1The E coast of Honshu is generally very cold during the win- resultant tsunami, variation of the coastline and sea floor must
ter. Temperatures are low, and there are frequent blizzards with be considered and caution exercised. Wrecks and obstructions
strong W to NW winds. On the coast from Shiriya Saki to may be displaced from previously charted positions and new
Hachinohe Ko, it is reported that there are often snowstorms at obstructions experienced along the E coast of Honshu and in
sea E of Ogawara Ko, even when the weather is clear at Hachi- the harbors. Breakwaters may be altered in position and length
nohe Ko. and many aids to navigation destroyed. The charts of these ar-
2.1The summer climate is generally hot under the influence of eas have been significantly affected and will be updated as sur-
the North Pacific high, with relatively light SE winds. Ocean veys and time allow.
fogs are frequent. Also, in years when the Okhotsk high is un-
usually developed, the early summer rainy season front lingers Shiriya Saki to Same Kaku
over Honshu much longer than normal.
2.1Temperatures in this area are lower, both summer and winter. 2.2 Shiriya Saki (Siriya Saki) (41°26'N., 141°28'E.), the
Mean annual temperatures are about 7° lower than those of other NE extremity of Honshu, is the termination of a projection
localities at the same latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. whose outer part is low. There is a light and radiobeacon situat-
2.1The number of stormy days in this coast are greater in the ed here. A ramark also transmits from the vicinity of the light.
spring than in the winter, except in the vicinity of Shiriya Saki. From Shiriya Saki to Same Kakul (Same Kado), 55 miles to
2.1At Shiriya Saki, strong winds persist throughout the year, es- the S, the coast consists entirely of a sandy beach, except for
pecially the seasonal winter wind, which will blow several cliffs around Kukidono Saki and Nakayama Saki, 3 and 20
days continuously from the W, at speeds of over 19 knots. Ves- miles, respectively, S of Shiriya Saki. The area S of Nakayama
sels sailing in this area during the winter should pay strict at- Saki is especially sandy, marked by low hills, and the outlets of
tention to weather reports. In summer, a SE wind prevails; marshes are connected to the plain. The 20m line lies from 1
however, since fog formation makes navigating hazardous, this mile offshore in the N to 2 miles offshore in the S.
condition should be treated with the same degree of attention 2.2Dangers.—There are many dangers within a 1 mile radius of
as the winter winds. Shiriya Saki, including O Ne.
2.1On this coast, weather reports are broadcast from the ra-
diobeacon and direction finding stations at Shiriya Saki, Todo- 2.3 O Ne (41°26'N., 141°29'E.), protruding above the sur-
ga Saki, and Kinkasan. face, lies 0.9 mile ENE of Shiriya Saki. In calm weather, the
2.1Tides—Currents.—In general, tidal currents are weak, set- rocks are difficult to identify, but swells break over them in
ting S and N in most places. They are influenced by the S rough weather. There are many wrecks, submerged rocks, and
ocean currents, and often flow in irregular directions and irreg- rocks awash in this vicinity.
ular speeds. A long rock shelf under 36m in depth runs for 3 miles NNE
2.3
2.1To the NE of Shiraya Saki, the flood current sets S and the of Shiriya Saki. Its E slope is steep, but the N and W sides are
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28 Sector 2. East Coast of Honshu—Shiriya Saki to Inubo Saki
more gradual. Swift violent currents flow continuously above especially for two or three days after a strong W or N wind had
this shelf. been blowing. Strong SE winds set up a W current.
2.3Sunken rocks lie 1 mile off the coast, about 1.3 miles S of 2.4Since the completion of an outer breakwater, the port is pro-
Shiriya Saki. Waves will break on the rocks in strong winds. tected from high waves from the open sea. When there is a
Todo Shima is a prominent black islet about 16m high, 0.3 mile strong N wind, however, swells may penetrate into District 1
NNE of Shiriya Saki. and District 2, so that the approach becomes difficult. Also
2.3Shikkari Hakuchi, about 3.8 miles S of Shiriya Saki, has a when there is a strong E wind, the W channel may become im-
sandy shoreline and bottom. This area is used as a stopping possible to use because of strong oscillatory waves.
place by many vessels waiting for the winter westerlies to calm 2.4Hachinohe Ko W breakwater is in ruins (2012).
down. Many ships anchor here when heading toward Isugaru 2.4Depths—Limitations.—The 10m curve extends to the en-
Kaikyo. Care should be exercised because, close to the shore, trance of the E breakwaters and to the E breakwater on the W
the bottom is rocky and fixed fishing nets are laid out through- side of the harbor.
out the year. Further offshore the bottom is sandy and the hold- 2.4The depth in the E passage approaching the port is 10m; Hat-
ing ground is good. taro Passage has a dredged depth of 14m, although shoaling is
2.3Shiranuka Ko is a small fishing harbor on the N side of Mo- liable to occur. Draft limitation in the channel is 12m at LW.
nomi Saki, about 18 miles S of Shiriya Saki. A light is shown 2.4There are tanker berths for vessels up to 5,000 dwt, with a
from Shiranuka Ko and Monomi Saki. maximum draft of 6.5m, and two LNG berths. The port will ac-
2.3Kitatadai Ne and Minamitadai Ne are two shoals located 8 commodate vessels up to 50,000 dwt, with a maximum length
miles NNE of Monomi Saki, and about 1 mile offshore. The of 230m and a draft of 13m.
depths on these shoals are 12.8 and 14.6m. 2.4Aspect.—Monomi Ishi (Monomi Iwa), a large rock, sur-
2.3From Shiranuka Ko, the coast trends in a southerly direction mounts a hill 52m high on Same Kaku. Seen from the SE, the
about 37 miles to Same Kaku. hill appears saddle-shaped; from the NE the summit appears
2.3Mutsu-Ogawara Ko (40°57'N., 141°25'E.) consists of a pointed.
large lighted superbuoy about 1.5 miles offshore, 4 miles NNE 2.4A power station chimney, painted in red and white bands,
of the entrance to Takase Kawa. An oil pipeline connects the 122m high, is the highest of four chimneys situated about 3
mooring buoy to the shore. miles WSW of Monomi Ishi. A chimney, 82m high, the tallest
2.3Wave recorders, connected to the shore W by submarine ca- of three chimneys, is situated about 2.5 miles NW of the chim-
bles, are situated on the seabed 2 miles SSE and 2 miles SSW ney, 122m high, mentioned above.
of the superbuoy. 2.4Hashikame Dake (Hasikami Take), 740m high, 8 miles S of
2.3An orange spherical buoy is moored 5 miles SSE of the su- Same Kaku, is a useful mark when approaching from the N.
perbuoy. 2.4Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory; however, harbor pi-
lots are available. Vessel must report updates or changes to
Hachinohe Ko (Hatinohe Ko) their ETA. The pilot boards at the quarantine anchorage. For
(40°32'N., 141°33'E.) deep-draft vessels, the pilot boards from position 40°33.5'N,
141°33.3'E. The pilot boat is unable to communicate directly
World Port Index No. 61280 with vessels; therefore, vessels must keep close communica-
tion with agents. Pilotage is available 24 hours. Vessels should
2.4 Hachinohe Ko, on the W side of Same Kaku, is an in- communicate with the harbormaster on VHF channel 16.
dustrial center. The port includes the districts, from E to W, of 2.4Regulations.—Navigation is prohibited within 30m of tank-
Samemachi, Shirogane (Shirokane), Minatomachi, and Kon- ers loaded with flammable dangerous cargo berthed in the har-
akanomachi. There are fishing harbors at Samemachi and Mi- bor, unless specifically authorized by the harbormaster. Vessels
natomachi, and there is also a whaling station at Samemachi. so loaded are required to display a notice to this effect, illumi-
There are extensive breakwaters which protect the harbor area nated at night.
that is open to the N and is exposed to the strong N winter 2.4Vessels should send an ETA upon departure from the previ-
winds. Extensive reclamation work has taken place, NE of ous port and 10 days, 4 days, 2 days, and 24 hours prior to ar-
Kawajiri East Breakwater, NW of River Mouth Breakwater and rival.
SW of the breakwater which form the SW side of West Fair- 2.4Contact Information.—See the table titled Hacinohe—
way. Contact Information.
Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the SW.
2.4
When a low pressure moves S of Hachinohe Ko, a strong N or

Hacinohe—Contact Information
E wind comes up, causing breakers in waters under 20m.
Heavy fogs may occur from June through August. During Jan- Pilots
uary and February, the average is 22 days of snow per month.
Telephone 81-17-828-9421
The snowstorms usually last for several days.
Tides—Currents.—Extensive recent construction on nu-
2.4 Facsimile 81-17-828-4975
merous breakwaters in this general area may have altered the Port Authority
directions of the currents. Prior to the construction, the S resul-
tant of the current and the tidal currents diverted the outflow Telephone 81-17-734-9676
from the rivers, and there was always an easterly set on Kabu Facsimile 81-17-734-8194
Shima that gave rise to a small countercurrent in the vicinity,
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Sector 2. East Coast of Honshu—Shiriya Saki to Inubo Saki 29
Hacinohe—Contact Information near the 20m line, 1.3 miles N of Yagi Ko. Several sunken
rocks are along this coast between Hashikami Light, 7 miles
E-mail [email protected] NW of Yagi Ko, and Yagi Ko. These rocks include Jusanori,
Wakame Ne, and Yahiro Ne, with depths of 2.4m, 5.2m, and
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is established 1.5
2.4
12.8m, respectively.
miles N of the North Breakwater Light. The mid-segment of 2.7Benten Hana (40°13'N., 141°50'E.), a high wooded point,
the line connecting the W end of the W breakwater with the NE lies 8 miles SSE of Yagi Ko.
end of the Shirogane Wharf is 7m deep, with a fine sand bot- 2.7A semi-circular cedar forest on a hilltop 3.8 miles NNW of
tom and good holding. Anchorage is good on the S side of the Benten Hana is conspicuous.
N breakwater, but in a strong N wind, swells pour over the
breakwater. There is also open sea anchoring, in depth of 22m, 2.8 Kuji Wan (Kuzi Ko) (40°12'N., 141°50'E.) is entered
with a sandy bottom in the vicinity of position 40°34.0'N, between Benten Hana and Mi Saki, 5 miles SSE. The bay,
141°33.5'E. Pilots will board at this position regardless of which is open to the ocean swell and has a rocky bottom, is not
weather conditions. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo should suitable for anchorage.
anchor in District 3 and display the proper signs. 2.8The outer breakwater, which extends NNW from the shore,
Caution.—During the fishing season, June to November,
2.4
is marked at its head by a light shown from a round tower, 12m
400 to 500 fishing vessels leave the port daily, usually between high.
1200 and 1700. 2.8The N breakwater extends 0.2 mile SE from a position 0.5
A wave meter lies on the sea bed approximately 0.9 mile N
2.4
mile NW of the head of the outer breakwater. A light is shown
of Kabu Shima; it is connected to the shore by two submarine at its head.
cables. 2.8O-saku Ne and Ko-saku Ne, drying rocks lying 0.7 mile and
0.85 mile SSE, respectively, of Benten Hana, are illuminated
2.5 Same Kaku (Same Kado) (40°32'N., 141°35'E.) is by a light on Ushi Shima, a small cliffy islet, 63m high, close
fringed with numerous sunken rocks. Kabayama Ne, with a off Benten Hana.
least depth of 4.1m; Ogomune, with a least depth of 1.7m; and 2.8Suwa Lower Region is a dredged port at the head of the bay.
Ko Ne, with a least depth of 2.2m lie, respectively, 0.6 mile The berths in the outer harbor have depths alongside of 5.5 to
NNW, 0.6 mile NW, and 1.1 miles WNW of Same Kaku Light. 10m. The inner harbor berths have depths alongside of 4.5 to
Ko Ne, three rocks between 0.7 to 3.3m high, lie 0.6 mile NW 6m. The channel to the anchorage has a least depth of 4.5m.
of the light. Ko Ne is seldom marked by breakers, except Depths within the anchorage range from 4.5 to 6m.
during strong winds. Care should be taken against being set to 2.8Mi Saki (40°08'N., 141°53'E.), the extremity of a bluff head-
the E upon these dangers. land rising steeply to an elevation of 181m, separates Kuji Wan
2.5Dangerous wrecks lie 0.5 mile NE of Same Kaku Light, and from Noda Wan. Todo Iwa, 7.3m high, 0.5 mile E of Mi Saki,
about 0.1 mile SE of Kawaragi East Breakwater Light. is the outermost rock of the rocks that front that headland.
2.5Rocks, with a depth of 10m, lie 0.9 mile E of Same Kaku 2.8Noda Wan lies between Mi Saki and Kuro Saki, a point
Light. about 8 miles SSE. A light is shown about 2 miles SW of Mi
Saki. A light is shown from Kuro Saki. With offshore winds,
Same Kaku to Miyako Ko local vessels anchor, in 20m, in the N part of Noda Wan.
2.8Caution.—Extensive fixed fish nets encumber the S sides of
2.6 From Same Kaku to Miyako Ko, 55 miles SSE, the Kuji Wan and both sides of the entrance to Noda Wan.
land slopes gradually to the sea and terminates for the most 2.8A submarine wave meter and its associated cable lie in the
part in steep cliffs or crumbling slopes. There are occasional approach to Kuji Ko in the vicinity of the breakwaters.
sandy beaches along this coast, which is indented by two shal- 2.8An oil pipeline connects position 40°12''N, 141°50''E with a
low bays, Kuji Wan and Noda Wan, 24 and 30 miles, respec- point on the shore about 1.2 miles NW.
tively, SSE of Same Kaku. There are no good landmarks along
this coast except Hashikame Dake, previously described in 2.9 Benten Saki (39°57'N., 141°58'E.) is a high headland
paragraph 2.4, and Kujihira Take (Kuzihira Take) (40°21'N., faced with steep cliffs located 4 miles SSE of Ma Saki. A light
141°37'E.), 706m high, located 3 miles SSE of Hashikame Da- is situated on Benten Saki.
ke. 2.9Shimanokoshi (Shimanokosu) (39°55'N., 141°57'E.), situat-
2.6The coast is generally steep-to and deep, but dangerous ed 2 miles SSW of Benten Saki, is a small fishing harbor pro-
sunken and above-water rocks lie up to 1 mile offshore. tected by breakwaters. A light is shown from the E breakwater.
2.6Caution.—Fog is common on this coast in the summer, es- 2.9Myojin Saki (Myojin Hana), about 9 miles SSE of Shima-
pecially in June and July. Traffic is heavy, with squid fishing nokoshi, is a cape of thickly wooded precipices, 101m high,
vessels in the summer and mackerel-pike fishing vessels in au- and easily recognized from the N or S; it is a good radar mark.
tumn. The 5m curve lies 0.5 mile E of this point.
2.9Ma Saki (39°45'N., 142°00'E.) is a steep pine-forested cape
2.7 Yagi Ko (40°21'N., 141°46'E.) is a small fishing har- located 1.5 miles S of Myojin Saki. When viewed from the sea,
bor protected by breakwaters situated 14 miles SSE of Same the cape appears as an island.
Kaku. Two leading lights, in line bearing 236.8°, shown from 2.9Taro (Tanishi), a small breakwater-protected fishing harbor,
concrete towers, lead clear of dangers to the harbor entrance. is situated 2 miles SW of Ma Saki. A light is shown from the
Shigeta Su (Tsugeta Su), a rock with a depth of 5.9m, lies
2.7
W breakwater at Taro.
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2.9Miyako Wan is entered between Anega Saki, 2.8 miles S of bottom of mud and sand.
Taro, and Hei Saki, about 2.5 miles SE. The bay extends about Caution.—From March to September, fish nets are laid in the
2.10
5 miles SSW. A light is shown in the bay. The W shore of the vicinity of Tatega Saki, about 1 mile N of the mouth of Hei Gawa.
bay is somewhat irregular; at about the middle of it is the
mouth of Hei Gawa (Hei Kawa). Its E shore is straight and Miyako Ko to Kinkasan To
cliffy. Hide Shima, 50m high, lies 0.3 mile offshore, 1 mile S
of Anega Saki. 2.11 Between Hei Saki and Kinkasan To, 87 miles S, the
irregular, mountainous shoreline is heavily indented by numer-
Miyako Ko (39°38'N., 141°59'E.) ous bays and coves. In general, the coast is steep-to with deep
water close inshore. Occasional islets, sunken rocks, and
World Port Index No. 61290 above-water rocks are found off the headlands and in the bays.
The 200m line lies from 5 miles offshore in the N to 12 miles
2.10 Miyako Ko lies on the W shore of Miyako Wan and is off in the S along this section of the coast. There are no isolated
exposed to wind waves from N to NE. Fishing vessel traffic is dangers more than 2.5 miles offshore, except in the vicinity of
heavy and visits of large vessels have been increasing as the ac- Onagawa Wan.
tive timber trade increases. The port is designated as an Open, Hei Saki (39°39'N., 142°02'E.), the SE entrance point of Mi-
2.11
Quarantine, Immigration, and Plant Protection Port. The har- yako Wan, is a rounded point faced with low cliffs; it appears
bor is built on reclaimed land and is protected by breakwaters; black. Close off the point are some rocks lying above and be-
the E breakwater is in ruins and the light destroyed (2011). low-water. A light is shown from the point.
Winds—Weather.—Because the bay is open NE, heavy
2.10 Saku Ne, awash, lies 0.2 mile offshore, 5.3 miles SSE of Hei
2.11
winds are frequent, especially during the spring and autumn Saki, and a rock, that dries, lies 0.2 mile offshore about 1 mile
equinox. SW to W winds prevail throughout the year, with a farther SSE. A light is shown in position 39°36'N, 142°02'E
strong NE wind blowing in winter. In the summer, a N wind and also in position 39°34.5'N, 142°02'E.
blows during the day, and an onshore wind blows at night. Todoga Saki (39°33'N., 142°05'E.), the E extremity of Hon-
2.11
Depths—Limitations.—The water of the bay is generally

2.10 shu, is a steep-to point faced with low cliffs and backed by To-
deep, gradually shallowing from 75m in the middle of the bay do Yama, 465m high, rising close W of the cape. From N and
entrance toward the head of the bay. The 10m curve extends to S, Todo Yama appears as a sharp peak; from NE and SE, four
the breakwater. peaks in a row are visible. The lighthouse on Todoga Saki is
Vessels up to 20,000 dwt, with a maximum length of 240m sometimes difficult to distinguish against the background when
and a draft of 12m, can be accommodated. approaching from the N.
Desaki Wharf No. 1 and Desaki Wharf No. 2 have a length
2.10 Ne Saki (39°31'N., 142°04'E.), located 1.75 miles SSW of
2.11
of 214m, with a depth alongside of 7.3m. Desaki Wharf No. 3 Todo Saki, is the S extremity of a small peninsula which is
is 175m long, with a depth of 9m. faced with cliffs. From the NE, the point is a good landmark.
Fujiwara Wharf No. 1 and Fujiwara Wharf No. 2 are 260m
2.10
long, with a depth of 7.5m. Fujiwara Wharf No. 3 is 240m, 2.12 Yamada Ko (39°28'N., 141°58'E.) is a small land-
with a depth of 12m. Fujiwara Wharf No. 4 is 180m long, with locked fishing harbor lying at the head of Yamada Wan, which
a depth alongside 4.5m. Fujiwara Wharf No. 5 and Fujiwara is entered between Ne Saki and Konega Saki (Kone Saki), 2.25
Wharf No. 6 are 130m in length, with a depth alongside both miles S.
7.5m. Fujiwara Wharf No. 7 is 180m, with a depth alongside The town of Yamada is located on the W shore of the bay
2.12
10m. Hitachi-hama is 120m in length, with a depth alongside and a breakwater-protected pier is situated at Osawa in the N
4.5m. part of the bay, within the harbor limits of Yamada Ko.
Kuwagasaki is 505m long, with a depth of 5m. A mooring
2.10 A light is shown from Kasano Hana and lights are shown at
2.12
buoy, about 1 mile S of the mouth of Hei Gawa, will accommo- the heads at the E and W breakwaters at Osawa Ko. The S
date a vessel of 10,000 gt, with a draft up to 9m. breakwater off Yamada is marked by a light as the breakwater
Aspect.—Gas San (Gassan), on the E side of the bay, 2.3
2.10 heads are at Orikasa and Oura.
miles SSW of Hei Saki, appears as a sharp peak from NE and Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in the bay do not ex-
2.12
SE. It is surmounted by three television towers. These towers ceed 0.5 knot. Off the entrance to the bay, the ocean current
can sometimes be seen when the coast is enveloped by fog. A sets S at 1 knot, but may attain a velocity up to 3 knots when
tall chimney, remarkable from the NE, is 246m high and stands strengthened by the tidal current.
1.3 miles SW of the mouth of Hei Gawa. Depths—Limitations.—O Ne, an isolated 5m rocky depth
2.12
Pilotage.—Pilots are available, but not compulsory; arrange-

2.10 located 1.25 miles SE of Ne Saki, obstructs the approach to Ya-
ments can be made at the master’s request. The pilot boards mada Wan. There are general depths of over 37m from the sea
around the quarantine anchorage 1.5 miles N of Heisaka Light. to inside Yamada Ko harbor limits.
2.10 There are set nets and breeding grounds at many places in
2.12
from the previous port and 10 days, 4 days, 2 days, and 24 the bay.
hours prior to arrival. Anchorage.—Yamada Wan affords sheltered anchorage,
2.12
Anchorage.—Anchorage is available ENE of the mouth of

2.10 good holding ground, mud bottom. In the spring, heavy W
Hei Gawa, in depths of 12.8 to 16.4m. squalls off the mountains may set up a rough sea in the anchor-
Quarantine anchorage is situated 0.8 miles ESE of the rivers
2.10 age. At Osawa Gyoko, sheltered anchorage during NW winds
mouth. Depths at the anchorage range from 16 to 22m, with a is advised for large and average-sized craft. During E to S
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winds, anchorage can be taken at Oura Gyoko; at the down- complex tidal currents, have been reported E of Ohako Saki.
town Yamada frontag, anchorage can be taken during S to NW Abumi Saki, a conspicuous white cliff, is located 2 miles
2.14
winds. SSE of Ohako Saki.

Sangan Shima, a wooded island, 133m high, lies 0.6 mile S
2.14
2.13 Konega Saki (Kone Saki) (39°29'N., 142°03'E.), the of Abumi Saki.
S entrance point to Yamada Wan, is cliffy, wooded, and 119m Ryoishi Wan (39°18'N., 141°56'E.) lies between Abumi Saki
2.14
high; it is fringed with rocks extending a short distance off- and Mada Saki, 3.75 miles SSW. The exposed bay is open to the E
shore. When the summit is enveloped in fog, this point can be and is unsuitable for anchorage. Naka Ne, a drying rock, obstructs
identified from the E by a remarkable triangular rock, 5.2m the middle of the inner part of the bay. Asa Ne, an isolated rocky
high, lying close inshore. depth of 2.7m, lies 1.2 miles ENE of Mada Saki.
Karoga Dake (Karoga Take) is a prominent hill which attains
2.13
an elevation of 504m, 1.25 miles SW of Konega Saki. Kamaishi Ko (39°16'N., 141°54'E.)

Okama Saki is a steep point located about 3.5 miles S of
2.13
Konega Saki. World Port Index No. 61310

O Shima (39°24'N., 142°00'E.), with a height of 57m, is lo-
2.13
cated 0.25 mile offshore about 2.5 miles SW of Okama Saki. 2.15 Kamaishi Ko, handles grain, iron ore and coal im-
Benten Shima, 64m high, a prominent landmark covered with ports, and is situated in the NW arm of two arms that lie at the
trees, is located about 1 mile NW of O Shima. Lights are head of Kamaishi Wan. Kamaishi Wan is entered between Ma-
shown from O Shima and Benten Shima. da Saki and O Saki, 2.25 miles SE. The port includes a fishing
Funakoshi Wan (39°23'N., 141°58'E.), open to the E, is en-
2.13 center at the inner harbor and is heavily congested during the
tered between O Shima and No Shima, 1.75 miles SW. There is fishing season (September-January). This port is protected
a bight at the S and N ends of the bay. There is good anchorage, from winds and waves, being surrounded by mountains on the
in 36m, at the head of the bay, where Funakoshi Gyoko is situ- S, W, and N. Waves entering the harbor during E and NE winds
ated. may affect mooring.
Fukuura Wan, directly S of Funakoshi Wan, is protected on
2.13 Winds—Weather.—Dense fog prevails from the end of
2.15
all sides by surrounding mountains. Clear of dangers and hav- May to mid-July.
ing depths of 15 to 70m, this harbor serves as an excellent an- Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of 33 to 79m in
2.15
chorage in any season. At the head of the bay is Fukuura the approach from the sea to the quarantine anchorage E of Ka-
Gyoko, having a breakwater with a lighthouse at its outer end. ma Saki.
No Shima lies on a spit extending about 0.35 mile NE from
2.13 Yakushi Dashi, a sunken rock, lies 0.2 mile offshore S of
2.15
No Shima Saki. Mada Saki. A wave meter is situated approximately 0.4 mile
ESE of Mada Saki; a submarine cable from the wave meter
2.14 Otsuchi Wan (39°21'N., 141°57'E.) is entered be- WNW to the coast. Foul ground extends up to 0.3 mile seaward
tween No Shima Saki and Ohako Saki, 2 miles SE; the bay is along the S shore of Kamaishi Wan.
surrounded by mountains. The depth is over 73m between the Vessels are limited to a maximum draft of 14m.
2.15
entrance points, and the 20m line lies about 0.8 mile offshore Vessels up to 160,000 dwt may berth at the 288m-long pier,
2.15
in the head of the bay. Vessels anchor, in 14.6m, mud, good which has an alongside depth of 14m. Smaller vessels may dock at
holding ground off Otsuchi, a fishing center in the NW section berths having alongside depths of 7.5 to 11.5m.
of the bay. A detached breakwater protects a reclaimed area where har-
2.15
The bay supports a large number of seaweed and oyster

2.14 bor development is taking place on the N shore of Kamaishi
farms situated throughout its S part. Ko, between Washinosu Saki and Konawa Saki, 0.4 mile W.
For berthing information see the table titled Kamaishi Ko—
Ohako Saki (39°21'N., 142°00'E.), the S entrance point of
2.14 Berthing Facilities.
Otsuchi Wan, has a rock with a depth of 4.6m, located about Aspect.—Goyo San (39°12'N., 141°44'E.), 1,341m high,
2.15
137m N of it. O Ne, not to be confused with a rock of the same rises 8 miles inland WSW of Kamaishi Ko. A westbound ves-
name 10 miles northward, has a depth of 9.5m, and is located sel has reported being able to recognize it from a distance of 55
about 2 miles E of Ohako Saki. Strong oscillatory waves, with miles.
Kamaishi Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
South Pier Terminal
No. 3 Old 222m 8.7m 8.4m — Steel and grain.
No. 3 New 288m 11.0-13.4m 11.5m 135,000 dwt Steel and grain.
No. 4 Old 230m 8.7m 12.0m — Steel and grain.
No. 4 New 288m 14.0m 12.0m 160,000 dwt Steel and grain.
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Kamaishi Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
North Pier
No. 1 76m 7.9m — 5,000 gt General cargo.
No. 2 154m 7.9m — 5,000 gt General cargo.
Public Wharf Terminal
East Berth 190m 11.0m — 18,000 dwt Ro-ro.
South Berth 130m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt —
South Berth (Inner) 120m 4.5m — 700 dwt —
West Berth 130m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt —
Tanker Berth
Iwate Oil Terminal 105m 9.1m — 5,000 dwt LPG and clean products.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots ordinarily

2.15 high, that is prominent. Kashiwagi Shima, 51m high, lies about
board at the quarantine anchorage (39°15.4'N., 141°54.6'E.), 183m offshore, 0.25 mile SSW of O Saki Light. An isolated
but they are also available 1 mile NNE of O Saki Light. Pilots depth of 4.5m lies about 0.4 mile SE of O Saki Light. Refer-
may be arranged for after dark and there are no restrictions on ence should be made to the chart for the locations of numerous
times of arrival or departure. Pilotage is provided by Kamaishi rocks and reefs close off O Saki.
Pilot Association. One Saki, the N entrance point of Toni Wan, lies 2 miles
2.16
Contact Information.—See the table titled Kamaishi—

2.15 SSW of O Saki.
Contact Information. Shikotsu Saki (39°11'N., 141°56'E.), a barren headland
2.16
faced with gray cliffs, separates Toni Wan on the N from

Yoshihama Wan to the S. Shoal water extends 0.5 mile ENE
Kamaishi—Contact Information
from the point and there is a rock islet. Hiru Shima, on this
Pilots reef, has several trees on its summit and a lighthouse.
Telephone 81-19-322-1868 Yoshihama Wan, entered between Shikotsu Saki and Kobe
2.16
Saki, 4.5 miles S, is open to the E. Anchorage is possible in

Facsimile 81-19-324-3940 Yoshihama Wan, but only in W winds.
Port Authority Kobe Saki (39°06'N., 141°55'E.), a prominent high cape, is
2.16
backed by Soto Yama, 445m high. Oshio Saki lies 2.25 miles
Telephone 81-19-629-5913 SW of Kobe Saki.
Facsimile 81-19-629-9130 Okkirai Wan is entered between Oshio Saki and Sune Saki,
2.16
1.25 miles S. Sakihama, a fishing harbor, is situated on the N

E-mail [email protected] shore of the bay. Okkirai Wan affords the best shelter from O
Saki to Ryori Saki, but it is vulnerable to heavy swells, and lo-
Anchorage.—There are depths of 31 to 43m at the discharg-
2.15
cal knowledge is necessary.
ing anchorage.
Quarantine anchorage is situated about 0.3 mile E of Kama
2.15
2.17 Sune Saki (39°04'N., 141°53'E.) rises sheerly from
Saki. the sea in high, steep cliffs. A peak, with a height of 254m, is
Vessels of less than 2,000 gt usually anchor NW of Minami
2.15
located 0.5 mile inland, W of the point. Ryori Wan is entered
Naka Ne, in 20m, mud and sand, good holding ground. Larger between Sune Saki and Ryori Misaki, 2.5 miles SSW. Ryori
vessels anchor NE of Minami Naka Ne and at the quarantine Misaki is faced with low cliffs. Naka Ne, with a depth of 8.2m,
anchorage. lies 0.2 mile E of Ryori Misaki; another rock, with a depth of
Caution.—Numerous fish traps are often moored in the vi-
2.15
9.9m, lies 0.3 mile S of Naka Ne. Ryori Misaki Light is shown
cinity of Kamaishi Ko. from a white square tower. A radar beacon transmits from a po-
A detached breakwater, in ruins (2011), lies in the entrance
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sition 0.5 mile W of the light structure.
to Kamaishi Wan, extending NW from the shoal area of Techi- Kokuro Saki is located 2.5 miles W of Ryori Misaki. A rock,
2.17
gane Shima. It is surrounded by a restricted area best seen on with a depth of 5.5m, lies 0.6 mile SE of the point.
the chart. Ryori (Minato Ko) (39°02'N., 141°48'E.), a small fishing
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harbor, lies at the head of a small bay N of Kokuro Saki.

2.16 O Saki (39°15'N., 141°58'E.) is the extremity of a Koori Saki, the N entrance point to Ofunato Wan, is located
2.17
narrow wooded peninsula which appears black. There is a about 2 miles WSW of Kokuro Saki. There is a light on this
rounded hill on the peninsula, close within the point, 159m point. Several rocks are charted N of a line between these two
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points. A ridge extends 0.6 mile SE from Koori Saki. On this from the previous port and 10 days, 4 days, 2 days, and 24
ridge are reefs such as Okinoka-miojin Dashi, 5.9m deep, and hours prior to arrival.
Ohira Iso, rocky and 3.2m deep. Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is charted about 0.8
2.18
mile WSW of Koori Saki on the N side of the entrance range.

Ofunato (39°03'N., 141°44'E.) There is anchorage off the port area, in 10.9 to 18.3m, mud,
poor holding ground. Sudden squalls blowing off the moun-
World Port Index No. 61320 tains may cause vessels to drag anchor.
Caution.—Numerous fixed fish nets and oyster beds are sit-
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2.18 Ofunato (Ohunato), an industrial and fishing center, uated throughout the bay.
lies at the center, near the head of Ofunato Wan, a narrow inlet Approaching Ofunato Wan from the E, care should be taken
2.18
which extends inland about 4 miles in a general N direction. to avoid the ridge extending 0.5 mile SE from Koori Saki, hav-
The approach is marked by a lighted buoy in position 39°01'N, ing reefs with a depth of 5.9m and the rock, Ohiri Iso, which
141°47'E. The bay is entered between Koori Saki on the N, and dries.
Goishi Saki, 2 miles SSW. There is a 14.8m depth 0.5 mile SW of O Saki. A tidal wave
2.18
The harbor limits are those waters W of a line drawn be- meter is situated 1 mile NNW of Benten Yama, with a cable ex-
tween these two points. Breakwaters, about 1.3 miles W of the tending from it E to the coast. Another wave meter and lighted
harbor limits, protect the entrance to the harbor; these break- buoy are situated 0.3 mile SW of the Koori Saki Light, with a
waters were reported destroyed (2011). submarine cable extending NNW to the coast. A submarine
It is reported (2013) that the harbor breakwaters are undergo- power cable runs W from Sango Shima’s W shore to the coast.
ing restoration works.
Winds—Weather.—High wooded mountains protect the
2.18 2.19 Goishi Saki (38°59'N., 141°45'E.), the S entrance
landlocked port area; however, sudden gusty squalls blow point of Ofunato Wan, is fronted by a cliff. Oashi Ne, a rock
down the inland slopes and strong NW winds sometimes blow. with a depth of 4.6m, and Asa Ne, with a depth 5.8m, lie 0.5
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths in excess of 20m
2.18 mile E and ESE, respectively, of Goishi Saki. Asane Iso, a reef
in the fairway from the sea to the anchorage off the port area at with above water rocks on it, extends 0.35 mile S of Goishi Sa-
the head of the bay, except at the entrance between the break- ki; the reef is usually marked by breakers. A light is shown
waters, where the controlling depth is 14.6m. Between the from Goishi Saki.
breakwaters the channel is 200m wide. Kuro Saki is situated 2 miles SSW of Goishi Saki; between
2.19
The channel to the W of Sango Shima, in the middle of the

2.18 them, from the N to S, lie Kadonohama Wan, Tadaide, and Ono
harbor, is 28 to 39m deep, and the channel to the E of the island Wan. The first and last of these are exposed SE and are unsuit-
is 11 to 19m deep. There are depths alongside the piers from able for anchorage. Tadaide is a small fishing port and is only
4.5 to 9m. The main commercial wharf, lies at the NW head of available for small craft with local knowledge.
the harbor; it has a length of 330m and depths of 8 to 9m along Hirota Saki (38°56'N., 141°42'E.), the E entrance point of
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its face. Port limitations for tankers at Kamei Oil Pier are Hirota Wan, is located 1.25 miles SW of Kuro Saki. The point
35,000 dwt, a length of 220m, and a draft of 11m. Large tank- is fringed with numerous islets and above-water and sunken
ers should moor at the mooring buoy 180m SE of the pier and rocks. Tsubaki Shima, a round-topped light yellow-colored is-
unload through the available pipelines. The largest tanker ever let surmounted by dwarf trees, is 40m high; it lies near the ex-
to moor here was 51,000 dwt. There are three mooring buoys tremity of the foul ground extending SE from Hirota Saki.
for tankers up to 15,000 dwt NW of Biwa Shima, with depths There is a light on the N side of this islet.
alongside of about 20m. The draft of log and coke carriers is A rock, which dries, 1m lies 0.13 mile S of Tsubaki Shima,
2.19
restricted to 8m. and Okiakairoku Ne, with a depth of 9.1m, lies 0.2 mile SE of
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advisable be-
2.18 the islet.
cause of fishing obstructions in the harbor. Pilots board vessels,
in daylight hours only, as follows: 2.20 Hirota Wan (38°58'N., 141°40'E.), entered between
1. Vessels over 5,000 gt—In position 39°00.3'N, Hirota Saki and O Saki (Karakuwa Saki), 5 miles S, recedes
141°45.3'E. about 6 miles inland in a NNW direction, terminating in a san-
2. Vessels under 5,000 gt—In position 39°00.6'N, dy beach marked by breakers. The other shores are, in general,
141°44.7'E. cliffy and fringed with sunken rocks.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Ofunato—Con-
2.18 Tomari, a small fishing village, is situated on the E shore of
2.20
tact Information. the bay, 1 mile NNW of Hirota Saki. Osabe Ko, also a fishing
harbor, is situated on the NW shore of the bay, near its head.
Ofunato—Contact Information Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in 18.3m, 1.25 miles
2.20
from the head of the bay, mud and sand, good holding ground.
Telephone 81-19-629-5913
The bay is open from the S through E and there is usually a
Facsimile 81-19-629-9130 swell off the head of the bay even with offshore winds.
E-mail [email protected] Numerous fixed fish nets, oyster beds, and seaweed nurseries
2.20
are situated throughout Hirota Wan.

Web site http://www.pref.iwate.jp Hakone Yama (39°01'N., 141°42'E.), 447m high, located
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4.75 miles NNW of Hirota Saki, and Hinokami Yama, 875m

2.18 Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA upon departure high, rising 3 miles farther NNW, provide good landmarks to
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vessels making Ofunato Wan and Hirota Wan. Anchorage.—Well-sheltered anchorage may be taken in
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O Saki (38°51'N., 141°41'E.) is faced with steep cliffs. Kooki

2.20 Kanaega Ura, in depths of 5 to 9m, mud, good holding ground.
Iwa, an isolated rock 12m high, lies 137m SE of the point. Both To Wan and Sei Wan are open to S seas and swell. Lo-
2.22
cal vessels find anchorage in the coves along the E shore of To

2.21 Kesennuma Wan (38°51'N., 141°38'E.) is entered Wan, but there is no anchorage in Sei Wan, as the water outside
between O Saki and Iwai Saki, 2.75 miles SW. The center of the fairway is utilized for oyster beds.
the bay is divided into two parts by O Shima, which is 3.25 The quarantine anchorage, a semi-circular area with a radius
2.22
miles long in a N to S direction, and is 1.5 miles wide near its of about 0.3 mile, lies centered about 1.3 miles W of O Saki
N end. To Wan lies on the E side of O Shima and Sei Wan lies Light, in the entrance to To Wan.
on the W side of the island. Caution.—O Ne (38°48'N., 141°38'E.), an isolated rocky
2.22
To Wan, the E bay, leads N into Oshima Seto, the narrow

2.21 depth of 10m, obstructs the center of the approach fairway to
channel between O Shima and the mainland. Vessels of less Sei Wan; it lies 1.5 miles SE of Iwai Saki. Ashi Ne, with a
than 1,000 gt generally use this bay, which has a least depth in depth of 4.9m, and Take Ne, with a depth of 6.7m, lie 0.85 mile
the fairway of 20.1m. An overhead cable, with a vertical clear- WNW and 1.1 miles NW, respectively, of O Ne.
ance of 32m, spans the W end of Oshima Seto. Kara Shima,
surrounded by shoal water, rises to a height of 25m, 1.5 miles 2.23 Iwai Saki (38°49'N., 141°36'E.), the W entrance
WNW of O Saki. The E shore of To Wan is jagged and from point of Kesennuma Wan, is conspicuous. Foul ground extends
each projection rocks including Naka Ne, Nakataira Ne, and 1.25 miles S of the light structure on the point. Mokko Ne (Ma-
Aka Iso extend 0.1 to 0.2 mile offshore. A light is shown from ru Iso), with a rock on it which dries 0.9m, is the farthest S of
Naka Ne. these dangers.
Sei Wan, the W bay, has a least depth of 7.3m in the buoyed
2.21 Kurosaki Shima lies at the end of a rocky reef extending 0.3
2.23
fairway to the head of the bay. There is a reclaimed area at the mile SSE of Ryumau Saki Light. There is a depth of 10m about
mouth of O Gawa, about 3.5 miles within the mouth of the bay. 0.2 mile SSE of Kurosaki Shima.
From the narrows N of the reclaimed area, a narrow dredged In the entrance waters to Sei Wan, between Iwai Saki and
2.23
channel, with a depth of 5.1m, leads into Kanaega Ura. Ryumau Saki, within the 20m line, lie several rocky depths of
Anchorage.—Anchorage in Sei Wan is impossible due to
2.21 5.9, 8.7, 11.9, and 12.3m. Vessels should navigate this area
the oyster beds on each side of the fairway. with caution, and reference should be made to the chart.
Sei Wan is crossed by submarine cables and pipelines 1.5
2.21 Sueno Saki (38°44'N., 141°34'E.) lies 5.5 miles S of Iwai
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and 2.5 miles N, respectively, of Iwai Saki. Saki. Koizumi Wan, an open bight, lies between these two
Caution.—The fairway to Sei Wan is narrow, and very care-
2.21 points. Tomari Saki (Utatsu Saki), a low flat sparsely-wooded
ful shiphandling is necessary. The outer limits of the oyster point which appears black when viewed from a distance, is lo-
beds on each side of the channel are marked in places by cated 3 miles S of Sueno Saki. A light is shown on the point.
buoys, some of which show lights. Shizukawa, a small fishing harbor, is situated in a cove at the
2.23
head of Shizukawa Wan. Local vessels anchor off the town.

2.22 Kesennuma Ko (38°52'N., 141°36'E.) (World Port Shizukawa Wan, whose coast is indented by numerous small
Index No. 61325), at the mouth of O Kawa, is a Regulated, coves, is entered between Tomari Saki and Kamiwari Saki, 3.5
Quarantine, and Local Port lying about 3 miles N of the Sei miles SSW.
Wan entrance. The harbor limit line extends W from Ushi Kora
to the opposite shore of Sei Wan. Kesennuma Gyoko lies N of 2.24 Osashi Saki (38°36'N., 141°32'E.) lies 2 miles S of
Kesennuma Ko, and lines the W side of Kanaega Ura with fish Kamiwari Saki. Foul ground, comprised of sunken rocks and
landing quays. islets, extends up to 1.5 miles offshore between these two
Winds—Weather.—Summer winds are generally S; winter
2.22 points. Oppa Wan, entered close S of Osashi Saki, is open to
winds are generally NW. the E. The coves on the S shore of the bay are suitable for an-
Depths—Limitations.—The least depth in the fairway
2.22 choring small vessels, with local knowledge.
through Kesennuma Ko and Kanaega Ura is 5m, but the width Osu Saki lies S of Oppa Wan, about 6.8 miles SSE of Osashi
2.24
of the fairway narrows to 100m SW of Hachiga Saki. Saki.

The commercial berths, comprised of private dolphin berths
2.22 Ogatsu Wan (Okachi Wan) is entered between Shirogane Sa-
2.24
having alongside depths of 6m, with each having a length of ki (Shirokane Saki), which lies 2 miles S of Osu Saki, and Izu
40m. The Asahi Wharf, on W side of Kesennuma Ko, has a Shima (Isu Shima), which lies 2 miles farther S. Shoal water
length of 365m and a depth of 7.5m alongside. extends 0.5 mile N from Izu Shima into Ogatsu Wan, and O
Oyster beds lie on either side of the range line leading into
2.22 Nabakari (Onahari Ne), a rock, 6.7m high, lies in the fairway
Kesennuma Ko, extending up to 0.1 mile from the E shore, and 0.25 mile farther NNE. Ogatsu (Okachi), a small fishing har-
up to 0.3 mile from the W shore of the bay. bor, lies at the NW extremity of Ogatsu Wan.
An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 31m,
2.22 Izu Shima (38°27'N., 141°32'E.) is a wooded island, 88m
2.24
spans the narrows at Hachiga Saki; the channel width at this high, fringed with above-water and sunken rocks. A light
point is about 100m. A bridge, reported to be 30m in height, stands on the S shore of this island. O Ne, a rocky depth of
with an unknown safe vertical clearance, spans Oshima Seto in 6.7m, lies 2 miles offshore E of Izu Shima.
position 37°52'44”N, 141°36'22”E. Onagawa Wan is entered between Izu Shima and Haya Saki,
2.24
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but recommended.

2.22 2.25 miles to the S. A submarine pipeline is laid between Izu
Pilots are available at Kamaiski during daylight hours only. Shima and Ino Shima.
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Onagawa (38°27'N., 141°27'E.) Kuro Saki (38°16'N., 141°32'E.) is the S extremity of Oshi-
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ka Hanto. This point lies 6 miles S of Samenoura Wan. A light

World Port Index No. 61330 is shown from Kuro Saki.
2.25 This small commercial port and fishing center is situ- Kinkasan To (38°17'N., 141°34'E.), whose S extremity lies
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ated at the NW extremity of Onagawa Wan. The dock area lies 2.75 miles E of Kuro Saki, rises to a height of 445m. The peak of
off the town and was protected by breakwaters that projected the island is conical and wooded; it has been reported to be visible
from the N and S shores, about 1 mile E of Onagawa. These at a distance of 50 miles. A light stands on the SE point of
breakwaters were destroyed by the 2011 tsunami. Kinkasan at Awabiare Saki. Kinkasan Seto, between Kinkasan To
Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the S in
2.25 and the mainland, has a depth of 5m and a navigable width of
summer, NW in winter, and SE during spring and autumn. 293m at its narrowest point. The channel is used by local coasting
Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents may attain a rate of 1
2.25 vessels.
knot in the approaches to the outer bay. A submarine cable is laid across Shishi Watashi. An over-
2.26
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths in excess of 27m in

2.25 head cable, with a vertical clearance of 29m, spans the channel
the channel from the sea to the breakwaters, where there is a fair- 0.2 mile farther N.
way width of about 146m, with a depth of 10.5m between the
heads of the breakwaters. A buoyed channel marks the channel be- Kinkasan To to Shioya Misaki
tween the ruined breakwaters. General depths off the dock area
range from 5 to 20m. Vessels of 3,000 gt berth alongside. 2.27 The 80-mile stretch of coast from Kinkasan To to
There is a wharf, 155m long, 0.5 mile NW of the root of the
2.25 Shioya Misaki includes Ishinomaki Wan and Matsushima Wan
S breakwater. in the N part and includes numerous islands. In the 77 miles
Anchorage.—Local coasting vessels anchor within the
2.25 from the entrance of Matsushima Wan to Shioya Misaki, the
breakwaters. Small vessels anchor within the S arm of Onaga- shoreline is low and marshy with sandy beaches in the N half,
wa Wan and are protected from S winds, but the holding and low cliffs and sandy beaches comprise the shore in the S
ground is poor. half.
Caution.—Fixed fish nets fringe the shores of the bay, and
2.25 The 10m line lies 0.5 to 1 mile offshore and the 20m line 2 to
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the inner harbor is encumbered by oyster beds. 4 miles offshore. There are no isolated dangers, except in the
As a result of the 2011 tsunami, new depths and hazards in
2.25 vicinity of Unoo Saki.
the port may exist. Vessels are advised to seek the latest infor- Winds—Weather.—At Shioya Misaki, summer winds rang-
2.27
mation from the local authorities. ing from NE to SE usually are followed by rain; whereas, S
winds that are weak contribute to good weather. A westerly
2.26 Haya Saki (38°24'N., 141°32'E.) is the S entrance will sometimes blow after a rain, but then will change direction
point of Onagawa Wan. A rounded hill, 154m high, rises about soon after. N winter winds frequently bring snow, but rains
0.8 mile SW of Haya Saki. The hill is wooded and appears come with Northeasterlies or Easterlies. There are many foggy
black; it is prominent. days from May through September, especially during the rainy
Onagawa Nuclear Power Station, at which there is a chimney
2.26 season.
about 178m high, is situated about 1.8 miles W of Haya Saki. Tides—Currents.—The flood current sets W and the ebb
2.27
A light is shown from the breakwater head of a harbor serving current sets E, on a line from Kinkasan To to Shioya Misaki,
the power station. Several lighted buoys are moored about 1.5 reversing direction at the times of H and LW. Their velocities
miles WNW of Haya Saki. seldom exceed 0.5 knot.
Enoshima Retto, a group of islets and rocks, extends 4 miles Off Shioya Misaki the flood current is to the WNW, and the
2.27
E from Haya Saki. Kasagai Shima (Kasugai Shima), 45m high, ebb current is to the ESE, changing directions about the times
the N island, appears pointed when seen from the E and round- of H and LW Their velocities are less than 0.5 knot. However,
ed from the other directions. Eno Shima, the largest island of when the declination of the moon is the greatest, the tides are
the group, is 77m high. Foul ground extends 0.5 mile E of the affected by diurnal tidal currents and directions and velocities
island and isolated rocky depths of 2.3 and 8.2m lie 0.6 and 1.5 of the currents become complicated.
miles ENE, respectively, of the light structure on the island.
Asha Shima, 6m high, rocky, and whitish in appearance, is the 2.28 Ishinomaki Wan (Isinomaki Wan) (38°20'N.,
S island. Foul ground, with above-water rocks on it, extends 141°20'E.) lies between Kuro Saki (38°16'N., 141°32'E.) on
about 0.4 mile SW from the island. Other islands and above the E, and Kayano Saki, 21 miles to the W. The E shore of the
and below-water rocks lie within this group. bay is irregular, with the islands Azi Shima (Aji Shima) and
Hayasaki Suido, the channel that lies between Haya Saki and
2.26 Tasiro Shima (Tashiro Shima) lying at the SE end of the bay.
Enoshima Retto, has a depth of 40m in the fairway, which has a Sandy beaches line the N shore, the SW shore is mostly steep
width of 0.25 mile. The channel is used by coastal shipping. cliffs, fringed with rocks and reefs.
Two submarine cables run from Haya Saki to Eno Shima. A
2.26 On the E side of Ishinomaki Wan the 10m line lies close to
2.28
submarine pipeline lies between Izu Shima and Eno Shima. the coast, and on the N from 0.5 to 1 mile off. There are isolat-
Yorii Saki, fronted by foul ground to a distance of about 0.3
2.26 ed depths of less than 10m, 1.25 miles off the W coast.
mile, lies 0.85 mile S of Haya Saki. Samenoura (Sameura) Caution.—There are numerous fish havens in the S ap-
2.28
Wan, entered SW of Yorii Saki, is exposed E, and even light proach to the bay. Their locations may best be seen on the
onshore winds send in a heavy sea. chart.
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2.29 Azi Shima (38°15'N., 141°29'E.), 101m high, lies 1.5 Ishinomaki Gyoko is situated 1.5 miles W of Watanoha. The
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miles offshore and 1.5 miles W of Kuro Saki. The island is flat, harbor, which is protected by breakwaters, has quays with
but is a good landmark. A light is shown from the SE point of depths of 6.1m alongside.
Azi Shima. Several submarine cables lie between the N shore A detached breakwater extends 0.3 mile E and ESE from a
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of this island and the mainland. A submarine pipeline runs position 0.2 mile SSW of the head of W breakwater. A light is
from the N coast, NE to the mainland. Miyagasane Sho, a shown from its E end. This breakwater sometimes covers at
rocky patch with a least depth of 6.8m, lies 1.5 miles SW of the HW.
island’s W extremity. Three short detached breakwaters lie close off and parallel to
2.31
Tasiro Shima rises to a height of 96m in its N part. This is-

2.29 the coast from near the root of the W breakwater to 0.2 mile W.
land lies 1.5 miles offshore about 1.5 miles NW of Azi Shima.
Pine trees grow on a hill near Naginoma Saki, the SE extremity Ishinomaki Ko (Isinomaki Ko)
of the island. Nigishiro Saki Light is shown near the N extrem- (38°24'N., 141°19'E.)
ity of the island. A light is shown on the NE coast between four
submarine pipelines running to the mainland. Another subma- World Port Index No. 61340
rine pipeline runs from the SE end of the island to the main-
land. 2.32 Ishinomaki Ko is a fishing center at the mouth of Ki-
A channel between Azi Shima and Tasiro Shima, on the SW
2.29 takami Gawa. Breakwaters protect the channel entrance lead-
and the mainland on the NE, provides a heavily-traveled short- ing to the berths along the banks of the river.
cut for small vessels from Kinkasan Suido to the ports in the N A newer commercial port is situated 2 miles W of the fishing
2.32
part of Ishinomaki Wan. harbor. A breakwater extends about 0.9 mile SSW from the E
side of the new harbor entrance leading to the turning basin and
2.30 Ayukawahama (38°18'N., 141°31'E.) is a whaling dock area. Lights are shown on each side of the entrance.
station, protected by a breakwater, situated at the head of Ayu- Hibarino Breakwater extends 0.9 mile SSW from the E side
2.32
kawa Wan. Ayukawa Wan is entered 1.25 miles NW of Kuro of the harbor entrance. A light is shown at the head of this
Saki. Azi Shima and Tasiro Shima protect the harbor from off- breakwater. An area in which navigation and fishing are pro-
shore winds; however, in strong SE winds, waves are deflected hibited extends 0.5 mile SE, 1.4 miles ESE, and 0.8 mile NE of
from Azi Shima and enter the bay. Hibarino Breakwater Light.
Anchorage.—Ayukawa Wan affords good anchorage for
2.30 Three short detached breakwaters lie close off and parallel to
2.32
large vessels, in a depth of about 20m, sheltered by the off-ly- the coast from near the breakwater on the W side of the en-
ing island, except during strong SE winds, which send a heavy trance to about 0.8 mile WSW.
sea into the bay. Another detached breakwater, about 0.3 mile long, lies on a
2.32
Kugunarihama Wan, located W of Ayukawa Wan, is protect-

2.30 NNE/SSW axis, 0.8 mile SE of Hibarino Breakwater head.
ed by Azi Shima and Tasiro Shima, especially in NW winds. Winds—Weather.—Winds out of the NW prevail from Sep-
2.32
The bay provides good anchorage, in depths of 10 to 16m. tember to April; the rest of the year SE winds predominate.
Caution is required when anchoring to avoid the submarine ca- Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents off the harbor set NE on
2.32
bles and water pipelines. a rising tide and SW on a falling tide.

Ohara Wan opens WSW and has three coves at its head. Usa-
2.30 Depths—Limitations.—The depths in the waterway at the
2.32
gi Shima, 34m high, in the S entrance of the bay, lies 1.25 mouth of Kitakama Gawa are approximately 4m. The river
miles NW of Kugunarihama Wan, and Kimaga Ne, which dries depths fluctuate greatly after heavy precipitation. Vessels up to
0.9m, and a rocky patch, with a depth of 4.7m, lie off the N en- 1,000 gt berth within the harbor on the W bank of the river.
trance of Ohara Wan, 1.75 miles NNW of Usagi Shima. Ves- At the industrial area, there is a channel between the break-
2.32
sels over 1,000 gt, with local knowledge, may anchor in Ohara waters dredged to a depth of 13m (2005). The berths in the har-
Wan, with Hitoisi Yama, a wooded sharp peak 293m high, lo- bor have alongside depths as deep as 13m.
cated 2.25 miles ENE of Usagi Shima, bearing between 080° Aspect.—Maki Yama, a wooded peak 219m high, located
2.32
and 090°. 2.25 miles NE of the mouth of Kitakami Gawa, is a good mark.
Caution.—Numerous oyster and seaweed cultivation areas
2.30 The E and W breakwaters to the Kitakama Gawa entrance are
lie inside the bay. good radar targets. A light is shown from each breakwater.
There are various tanks and chimneys charted in the port area.
2.31 Oginohama Ko (38°22'N., 141°27'E.), a fishing har- The tallest chimney is painted red and white; the others are
bor, is the SE of four coves at the head of Oginohama Wan, painted gray.
which is situated N of Ohara Wan. Oginohama Wan has depths The Hiyori Bridge, at the mouth of the Kyu Kitakami Gawa,
2.32
of 11 to 15m, mud bottom, and provides anchorage in all but S approximately 17m in height shows red and yellow lights.
to W winds. There are many oyster beds within the bay and Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advisable from
2.32
Oginohama Ko is used as an oyster cultivation area; entry to sunrise to sunset. Pilots embark about 2.25 miles S of Hibarino
the port is difficult without local knowledge. A light is shown Breakwater, except in rough weather, when special arrange-
from a concrete tower on Kitsuneana Saki, the N entrance point ments will be made with the vessel concerned. Pilotage is pro-
of Oginohama Ko. vided by Sendai Wan Pilots; pilots board in position
Watanoha (38°25'N., 141°22'E.), a fishing center protected
2.31 38°21.7'N., 141°15.8'E.
by breakwaters, is situated at the NE end of Ishinomaki Wan, Caution is required as there may be fishing nets in the vicini-
2.32
NW of Oginohama Wan. ty of the pilot boarding position.
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Ishinomaki Ko
Anchorage.—A rectangular quarantine anchorage is cen-

2.32 Kayano Saki and Hanabuchi (Hanabuti) Saki, 4.5 miles WSW.
tered 2 miles SW of the mouth of the Kitakami Gawa. Two ar- Most of the bay is shoal and the land in the vicinity is compar-
eas in which entry is prohibited are situated between the atively low. The bay is fronted by a group of islands and the ir-
quarantine anchorage and the head of Hibarino Breakwater. regular shoreline is fringed with numerous rocks, obstructed
Vessels should refer to the chart, as hard materials are on some fish havens, islets, and reefs up to 1.5 miles offshore. The en-
areas of the sea bottom and these areas are a suspected menace trance of the bay, which opens SE, is encumbered with off-ly-
to anchoring. ing rocks and reefs.
Caution.—As a result of the 2011 tsunami, approximately
2.32 Off-lying dangers.—Jinotaka Ne, Naka Ne and Okinotaka
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36 obstructions, at depths of 4.5 to 10.2m, are reported (2011) Ne (Okikajitaka Ne) (38°17'N., 141°09'E.) are isolated rocky
to lie in the channel and harbor area of Ishinomaki Ko. depths, with least depths of 2.7m, which lie 1 mile SE of the
A sunken ship lies 9.8m below the surface 1 mile SSW of the
2.32 entrance to the dredged channel. O Ne, a rocky depth of 0.9m,
West Breakwater Light of Kitakami Gawa. Wrecks also lie 2 lies 3.5 miles offshore about 2.5 miles SSE of the dredged
miles SW and 2.8 miles WSW of the West Breakwater Light, channel entrance. Hashimano Ne, with a least depth of 12.8m,
with depths of 9.8m and 12.4m, respectively. lies 1.4 miles W of O Ne. The two islands, Enoki Shima
Nobiru Wan is situated in the NW corner of Ishinomaki Wan,
2.32 (38°08.4'N.,141°05.5'E.) and Kudo Shima (38°18.4'N.,
about 7 miles WSW of Ishinomaki Ko. The bay is entered be- 141°05.9'E.), cover at high water.
tween the mouth of Naruse Gawa and Yoroi Ne, 1.5 miles SSE. A ridge runs 0.8 mile to the SSE, past Ki Shima and Kuro
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It is reported that the breakwaters in the harbor may be sub-

2.32 Shima, from Karato Shima at the N side of the harbor entrance.
merged at high water. South of the ridge lies a reef called Horakake (Horagake) Ne,
with a least depth of 3.6m. A lighted buoy is situated close S of
2.33 Yoroi Ne (38°21'N., 141°11'E.), above-water, is the Horakake Ne. Another ridge, with an outermost depth of 7.3m,
NE of the numerous rocks and shoals which fringe the E coast extends 0.6 mile SW from Ki Shima.
of Miyato Shima.
Miyato Shima (38°20'N., 141°10'E.) lies in the W part of
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Sendai-Shiogama Ko (38°19'N., 141°02'E.)
Ishinomaki Wan and is the largest of a number of islands that
lie on the NE side of the approach to Shiogama Ko. Kayano World Port Index No. 61350
Saki is the SE extremity of the island. Ha Shima is located 0.4
mile SE of this point. This island is marked by a lighthouse and 2.34 Sendai-Shiogama (Siogama), an important commer-
has many off-lying rocks. cial port and fishing center, is a port of entry. The port is divid-
Matsushima Wan (38°20'N., 141°05'E.) is entered between
2.33 ed into two districts which are called the Shiogama district and
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the Sendai district. The Shiogama district is divided into four restricted to the time of ferry schedules.
sections. The Sendai district is a dredged harbor situated 2.5 The entry of tankers is controlled by the oil refinery under
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miles SW of Hanabuchi Saki, and has been developed as an in- the supervision of the harbormaster.
dustrial port. Anchorage.—Circular quarantine anchorages are centered 2
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Winds—Weather.—Winds blow mostly from the NW and

2.34 miles WSW of Ha Shima and 4.5 miles SSE of Hanabuchi Sa-
the N between the months of September and April, with S and ki.
SE winds the rest of the year. Anchorage is available in the outer section in a depth of 12m,
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Tides—Currents.—Seaward of the outer district the tidal

2.34 sand and rock bottom. Anchorage is not suitable in inclement
current sets NW with the rising tide and SE with the falling tide weather, no shelter is available, it is advisable for vessels to
at a rate up to 1 knot. In Yogasaki Suido, the E current may at- proceed offshore.
tain a rate of over 2 knots, while the W current may have a rate Caution.—Vessels in the vicinity of the quarantine anchor-
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of 2 knots. age should avoid the ridge extending from Ki Shima and the
Depths—Limitations.—Due to the proximity of Sendai-
2.34 sunken rock, Kajikake Ne. Vessels should consult the charts for
Shiogama to the epicenter of the earthquake and tsunami that the dangers near the fairway outside Shiogama Ko. A wave
occurred March 11, 2011, port authorities are communicating height meter, marked by a lighted buoy, is situated 1.3 miles SE
updates and the results of hydrographic surveys of this area as of the S Sendai Breakwater; a submarine cable runs from its
information becomes available. site to the lighthouse. Another wave meter is situated 0.75 mile
The fairway, which is entered 2.5 miles WSW of Kayano Saki,
2.34 SW from this breakwater, with a submarine cable running from
has a least charted depth of 7.1m over a width of 100m, although it to the shore.
depths of as little as 5.9m exist in the N side of the channel be-
tween Mizu Shima and a point 0.3 mile further W; it has also been 2.35 Shiogama to Unoo Saki.—From Shiogama, the coast
reported (1997) that depths up to 3m less than charted may exist in trends in a general S direction about 28 miles to Unoo Saki.
the dredged channel. This channel, which is about 3.8 miles long, This is a bow-shaped sandy beach; inland features are general-
passes through Yogasaki Suido, between Mahanasi Shima on the ly low and landmarks are rare.
N and the mainland on the S, then into the inner sections of Shiog- The 10m line runs about 0.5 mile offshore; there are virtually
2.35
ama. A prohibited area lies close W of the entrance to the channel. no hazardous rocks except near Unoo Saki.
2.34In Shiogama, there are berths alongside that will accommodate Ara Hama (38°02'N., 140°55'E.) is a fishing port near the
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a vessel up to 8.5m draft, a length of 170m, and of 18,000 dwt. mouth of the Abukuma Kawa, situated on the coast 18 miles
Depths alongside the berths range from 4.5 to 9m. SSW of Shiogama.
In the Sendai district (38°15'N., 140°59'E.) there is a channel
2.34 Soma Ko (37°50'N., 140°57'E.) is situated 12.5 miles S of
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and turning basin with depths of 15 to 17m, although it has Ara Hama and is protected by a S breakwater and a wharf
been reported that depths of up to 2m less than charted may ex- breakwater. The offshore breakwater is reported (2011) to be
ist in the channel; farther within the harbor the channel is destroyed.
dredged to depths of 9 to 14m. No. 1 Wharf, 275m long, is situated 0.2 mile NW of the root
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The Tohuku oil pier will accommodate one vessel of up to

2.34 of the S breakwater. There are depths of 4.8 to 8m alongside,
150,000 dwt with a maximum draft of 18m at the dolphin berth and 6.3m in the approach to the wharf.
on the N side of the harbor, No. 2 Wharf is situated about 0.5 mile SW of the head of the
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Aspect.—Ha Shima, a flat island 40m high, located 0.5 mile SE

2.34 S breakwater. There are depths of 5.2 to 7.6m alongside the S
of Kayano Saki at the E end of the harbor entrance, is conspicuous face of this wharf.
with a lighthouse on the W end. Otaka Mori, a conical peak 106m A land reclamation project is being carried out near No. 4
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high, rises 2 miles NW of Ha Shima. Hanabuti Saki, 4.75 miles Wharf. During this period the area N of the front of No. 3
WSW of Ha Shima, is a good mark. Sukano Hana, (Sugano Ha- Wharf is a prohibited area.
na,), a point 3 miles WNW of Ha Shima, and Tomi Yama, a coni- No. 5 Wharf is situated at the N part of the harbor. This
2.35
cal hill 117m high, 4.5 miles NNW of Sukano Hana, serve as an wharf handles coal imports and has two berths each 280m
entrance range for vessels approaching from the S. long. It has depths alongside of 14m and can accommodate
The S breakwater light was destroyed (2011) and is replaced
2.34 vessels of up to 60,000 dwt and 12.6m draft. It is reported that
by a lighted buoy. No. 5 Wharf is open to traffic as of March 2012.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots are available
2.34 Caution.—Japanese hydrographic authorities report exten-
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during daylight hours only and embark in position 38°17.7'N., sive damage to the quays and breakwaters; much of Soma Ko
141°10.3'E. In bad weather, the pilot boards in the vicinity of is in ruins (2011).
Takashima Northeast Lighted Buoy by arrangement. Vessels Matsukawaura Gyoko, situated in the SE part of Soma Ko, is
2.35
may arrive and depart at night. a fishing harbor entered W of Unoo Saki; it is suitable only for
In the Sendai district, pilots embark in the area S and E, re-
2.34 small craft with local knowledge.
spectively, of a line drawn 3 miles from Sendai Lighted Buoy
A to the E, and a line drawn from the same buoy 3 miles to the Unoo Saki (37°49'N., 141°00'E.), close E of Matukawaura
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S. For crude oil tankers, pilots embark in the quarantine an- Ko, the E end of an isthmus, is a pine-covered point faced with
chorage W of Sendai Light. cliffs of red earth. Obstructions are situated 4.75 miles NE and
Pilots may be contacted on VHF channels 16 and 6.
2.34 5.75 miles E of Unoo Saki. Fish haven obstructions are situated
Regulations.—In the Sendai district, priority of entry and
2.34 13 miles NNE and 10.75 miles E of Unoo Saki. A submarine
departure is given to ferries. The movement of other vessels is wave meter and cable are located approximately 10 miles SSE
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of Unoo Saki. Generally, the 20m line lies 2 miles offshore, but it is irregu-
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lar and extends seaward up to 3 miles in places There are sever-

2.36 Unoo Saki to Shioya Misaki.—From Unoo Saki, the al isolated depths of less than 20m seaward of the 20m line.
coast trends 50 miles S to Shioya Misaki, with no noticeable Deep-draft vessels should sail with caution near O Ne, N of In-
indentations, and consists of cliffed coasts with alternate ubo Saki.
stretches of sand and rock. The coast is backed by a plateau 46 Caution.—Cold and warm currents meet in the area 60 to
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to 183m high, with a range of mountains farther inland; the 110 miles offshore, between Shioya Misaki and Inubo Saki,
coast is without prominent peaks or points. and generate whirlpools. Drifting wood, seaweed, and schools
The 10m line lies 0.5 to 1 mile from the shore; there are
2.36 of fish are found here and may be mistaken for rocks or reefs.
rocky shoals in places that lie within 1 mile of the coast.
A prominent tower, 168m high, stands on the coast, 18.8
2.36 2.38 Shioya Misaki to Oarai Misaki.—From Shioya Mi-
miles S of Unoo Saki. An oil exploration platform is situated in saki to Otu (Otsu) Misaki, 13 miles SW, the coast is straight,
position 37°17'49"N, 141°27'47"E. A submarine pipeline is except for Mi Saki, which extends out to form the E side of
laid from the platform to the shore in position 37°14'14"N, Onahama Wan.
141°01'00"E. Ena Ko (36°58'N., 140°58'E.), a small fishing harbor, is situ-
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Fukuura (37°33'N., 141°02'E.) is a small fishing harbor sit-

2.36 ated close SSW of Shioya Misaki and protected by breakwa-
uated 16 miles S of the Unoo Saki. Uketo, another small fish- ters.
ing port, lies 4 miles S of Fukuura. Two outer detached breakwaters lie 0.3 mile seaward of the
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Fukushima No 1 Power Station (Huku Shima Daiiti)

2.36 harbor. A light is shown on the S head of the N of these break-
(37°25'N., 141°02'E.), a nuclear power plant protected by waters. A third detached breakwater lies nearly 183m ESE of
breakwaters, is situated 3.8 miles S of Fukuura. Within the this light. A fourth detached breakwater, 40m long, is situated
breakwaters is a basin dredged to 6m. There is a light shown 0.3 mile SE of the same light. Special traffic rules are in force
from the breakwater and several conspicuous chimneys close in these two fishing harbors. Vessel should navigate anchor
to the shore. along this coast carefully, as many shoals are outside the 10m
Hisanohama Ko lies 16.5 miles S of Huku Shima Daiiti and
2.36 curve.
affords anchorage for small vessels and motor-powered sailing Depths—Limitations.—The shores of the basins are lined
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boats during winter W winds. The E half has been dredged to a with quays. There are general depths of 3 to 6m, and a number
depth of 5m. These waters are not calm during SE winds. of mooring buoys have been laid in each basin.
Three offshore floating wind turbines have been established
2.36 Guzubo, with a least depth of 1.6m over rock, lies 0.4 miles
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(2015) in vicinity of position 37°18.3'N, 141°15.2'E. Close SE of Kasso Misaki (Gasso Misaki). Karakai Dasi, with a least
NW is an associated floating power substation. All units are depth of 6.5m over rock, lies 0.8 miles S of Kasso Misaki.
equipped with AIS and connected to shore via submarine pow- Onahama Wan (36°55'N., 140°52'E.), consisting of white
2.38
er cables. cliffs on the shore, is located between Mi Saki and Ohama Ha-
Caution.—A restricted area, designated as an Emergency
2.36 na, 4 miles SW. Onahama Ko lies in the NE part of the bay.
Refuge Preparation Area, is established, until further notice, Conspicuous yellow cliffs line the shore in the vicinity of Mi
within the semicircular area lying within 16.2 miles of the Saki. West of the harbor area, from Has Saki to Ohama Hana,
Huku Shima Daiiti Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant the coast is backed by white cliffs.
(37°25.5'N., 141°02.0'E.). Caution.—Fishing nets extend from 0.1 to 0.4 mile SE of
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Mi Saki from March to January. A number of fish havens have

Yotsukura Ko (Yotukura Ko) (37°06'N., 141°00'E.), a small
2.36 been established in the approaches to Onahama Ko.
fishing port divided into three parts by wharves and breakwaters,
is situated 19 miles S of Hukushima Daiiti. There are six lights Onahama Ko (36°56'N., 140°54'E.)
shown from the breakwaters. A wave meter lies 0.8 mile SE from
the S breakwater and a submarine cable runs from the wave meter World Port Index No. 61355
NW to the shore. It is dangerous to enter the harbor during N and
E winds, which cause large waves. 2.39 Onahama Ko, an open port, is an important commer-
All basins have a tendency to become silted up with sand.
2.36 cial harbor and fishing center.
Fish havens are situated 1.8 miles E and 2.5 miles ESE of Yot- Winds—Weather.—Prevailing winds in the area are W
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sukura Ko. through N in winter, N during the spring and fall, and S in sum-
Shioya Misaki (Sioya Misaki) (37°00'N., 140°59'E.), 7
2.36 mer.
miles S of Yotsukura Ko, is 55m high. A reef extends SE from Locally, NE through SE winds in summer predict rain and S
2.39
the cape for 1.5 miles to a rocky depth of 5.4m. There is a light winds predict good weather. In winter, snow with a NW wind
on this cape. often changes to rain with the wind shifting to NE through E.
Frequent fogs begin in May; the foggiest month is July, with
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Shioya Misaki to Inubo Saki an average of ten days; there is a subsequent drop by Septem-
ber. Fogs here normally form offshore at night, and enter the
2.37 From Shioya Misakito Inubo Saki, this 77-mile harbor on a weak E to S wind by morning, dissipating with the
stretch of coast is bow-shaped with few indentations. The area rise of the sun and a N wind.
S of Oarai Misaki is mostly a straight sandy beach backed by Tides—Currents.—Seaward of the breakwater the tidal
2.39
wooded hills. currents set clockwise to the S with the rising tide and counter-
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clockwise to the N with a falling tide; the rate of flow is 0.5 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but can be requested
2.39
knot. The directional change occurs at about the times of the through ships agents.
HW and LW. Within the breakwaters the currents are negligi- Pilots board in the following positions:
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ble. The maximum tidal range is 2.6m. The range of the tide is a. 36°52'35''N, 140°53'54''E—Tankers.
about 1.4m. b. 36°53'32''N, 140°53'26''E—Cargo vessels.
Depths—Limitations—The port is protected by a breakwater
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7,910m in length with the opening to the S. The berths in Onaha- Pilots—Contact Information
ma Ko are protected by a network of breakwaters totaling over
11,200m in length. Telephone 81-24-654-6653
The draft limit in the entrance channel is 9.7m to the port,
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Facsimile 81-24-653-3273
13.5m to the tanker sea berth, and 12.3m to Pier No. 7. The 20m
curve lies off the head of the E breakwater. The depths alongside
range from 2 to 14m.
Regulations.—Entry into the port takes place only during
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Onahama Sekiyu Sea Berth, a dolphin berth for tankers up to

2.39 daylight hours. Unberthing is at the option of the pilot.
70,000 dwt, is situated on the N side of No. 2 W breakwater. A Vessels not equipped with spark screens on their smoke-
2.39
light is shown and a horn fog signal is sounded from the center stacks, or carrying open flame, or with inadequate fire fighting
dolphin; an auxiliary light is shown on the dolphin at each end equipment are prohibited (except by special permission of the
of the berth. There is a depth of 15m alongside. A submarine harbormaster) from anchoring within 33m of tankers carrying
pipeline is laid from the center dolphin to the shore in the vi- hazardous flammable cargo.
cinity of an oil refinery, 0.8 mile W. A submarine cable runs Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, with depths of 25
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from the sea berth to the shore at the root of Misaki Breakwa- to 29m, is centered S of the Offing Breakwater in position
ter. 36°54'20''N, 140°53'39''E and has a radius of about 475m, as
Many other berths are available in the port; see the table ti-
2.39 best seen on the chart. Anchorage can also be taken close out-
tled Onahama Ko—Cargo Berthing Facilities for details. side the No. 1 West breakwater, in depths of 14 to 22m.
Onahama Ko—Cargo Berthing Facilities

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
alongside Draft Size
Wharf No. 2
No. 3 130m 7.5m 7.0m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
Wharf No. 3
No. 1 175m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt General cargo and cement.
No. 2 175m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt General cargo and cement.
No. 3 175m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt Bulk and general cargo.
No. 4 175m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt Bulk and general cargo.
No. 5 73m 4.5m — 1,000 dwt Bulk and general cargo.
Wharf No. 4
No. 2 200m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt Liquid cargo, dry cargo, and cement.
No. 3 200m 10.0m 9.5m 12,000 dwt Tanker berth (liquids).
No. 5 100m 6.0m 5.5m 3,000 dwt Tanker berth.
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Onahama Ko—Cargo Berthing Facilities

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
alongside Draft Size
Wharf No. 5
No. 1 240m 12.0m — 30,000 dwt Coal.
Wharf No. 6
No. 1 280m 14.0m — 55,000 dwt Coal.
Wharf No. 7
No. 1 270m 13.0m 11.3m 40,000 dwt Coal.
No. 2 270m 13.0m 11.3m 40,000 dwt Coal.
International Trade Terminal
Quay 370m 20.0m — — Under construction.
Fujiwara Wharf
No. 1 185m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt Timber.
No. 2 240m 12.0m 11.0m 30,000 dwt Timber.
No. 3 185m 10.0m 9.7m 12,000 dwt Timber.
No. 4 130m 7.5m 7.0m 5,000 dwt Timber.
Ohtsurugi Wharf
No. 1 130m 7.5m 7.0m 5,000 dwt Containers.
Tanker Berths
Onahama Sekiyu Terminal
Onahama Crude oil. Maximum loa of 270m. Maximum
— 15.0m 13.5m 110,000 dwt
Sekiyu Sea beam of 45.0m.
No.1 63m 7.5m — — Clean petroleum products.
No. 2 54m 7.5m — — Clean petroleum products.
No. 3
30m 7.5m — — Clean petroleum products.
(North)
Anchoring is prohibited within an area about 0.5 mile SSW

2.39 cated 0.7 mile SW of the light on the head of the W breakwater.
of the S end of the No. 1 West breakwater. Enomori Iso, with a least depth of 16.9m, lies 2.2 miles E of
Caution.—Turikurai Iso, a rock with a depth of 7.4m, is lo-
2.39 Mi Saki. Fish haven obstructions lie 0.5 mile E of Enomori Iso.
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Fishing reefs lie 0.3 mile N and 0.5 mile NE of Enomori Iso. A 140°38'E.) is a recently-completed (2016) LNG reception berth
wave meter, marked by a lighted buoy, is on the bottom 1 miles extending SE from the No. 5 Wharf breakwater. There are re-
SSE of the Mi Saki Breakwater Light; a submarine cable runs ported depths of 14m alongside.
from this meter to the light. Another fish haven, constructed of A harbor has been constructed N of Kuji Ko. There are
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concrete blocks, lies 1.5 miles SE of the Onahama Ko No. 1 depths of at least 10m W of the breakwater head, and 7.5 to
West Breakwater South Light. 10m alongside Suwasita Quay on the S side of the reclaimed
land. Reclamation continues W of the breakwaters.
2.40 Hirakata Ko (35°51'N., 140°48'E.), a small fishing Aspect.—A power station stands on the coast 5 miles N of
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harbor, is situated 6 miles SW of Onahama Ko. It is suitable Iso Saki. Its chimney is marked by obstruction lights, and at-
only for small vessels with local knowledge, as the approach is tains a height of 140m. Another chimney, which attains a
encumbered with numerous dangers with depths of 2m or less. height of 90m, stands close S. A framework observation tower,
The harbor is protected by breakwaters. A light is shown at the close W of the power station, is also marked by an obstruction
head of the E breakwater. Vessels with local knowledge may light. There are two radio towers, 54m high, situated on the N
obtain anchorage off Hirakata Ko, in a depth of 20m, mud and side of the mouth of the Momiya Kawa, and there are numer-
sand, with the head of the S breakwater bearing 219°, distant ous tanks situated about 0.4 mile NE of the radio towers. Hita-
0.9 mile. chi Light is shown from a white concrete tower on Kobochi
Caution.—Fixed fishing nets are laid between 2 and 3.25
2.40 Hana, 1 mile NE of the wharves. Lights are shown from the
miles ENE of Hirakata Ko, between March and January. breakwaters.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory; however, pilots are
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2.41 Otu Misaki (Otsu Misaki) (36°50'N., 140°48'E.) is a available and board at position 36°28'13''N, 140°39'11"E be-
steep point, 40m high, located 1.75 miles SSE of Hirakata Ko. tween sunrise and sunset. Vessels should arrange pilotage if
On a plateau about 0.8 mile W of it is a conspicuous grove of needed through their agent.
pine trees. Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage, semicircular in
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Otu (Otsu) Ko, a small harbor protected by breakwaters, is

2.41 shape, bound on the SE by the harbor limit, has a radius of
situated 0.5 mile W of Otu Misaki. There are three basins with- about 0.2 mile. The depths in the anchorage range from 9.6 to
in Otu Ko. The W basin shelters quays having lengths of 150m, 15m. There is an area prohibited to anchorage on the W side of
with alongside depths of 6m on the N side and 4m on the E the E breakwater.
side of the basin. Depths in the center and E basins are less; Caution.—Onne Iso, which dries 1.6m, is located about 0.4
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mooring buoys occupy the center of these two basins. mile E of the N extremity of the E breakwater.
From Otu Misaki, the coast trends in a SSW direction 11
2.41 A fishing harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated 1.3
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miles to Kawajiri Saki (Kawaziri Saki), a flat point 20m high, miles S of Hitachi Ko. A light is shown at the head of the N
with a few pine trees on it. breakwater. Beacons, in line bearing 330°, lead between the
A shoal, with a depth of 9.4m, is located 1.5 miles offshore,
2.41 heads of the breakwaters into the harbor, which has general
2.5 miles S of the light structure on Kawajiri Saki. A rock, depths of 6m.
which uncovers, lies 4 miles NNE of Kawajiri Saki. A fish hav-
en obstruction lies 2 miles SE of this same point. Ose Ko, a 2.43 Hitachi-Naka Ko (36°25'N., 140°37'E.) lies approxi-
small fishing harbor enclosed by breakwaters built on the fring- mately 5 miles S of Hitachi Ko breakwater. The port is protect-
ing reef, is situated 5.3 miles SSW of Kawajiri Saki. Lights are ed by a 2.5-mile long detached breakwater. There is another
shown from this harbor. detached breakwater, marked by a light, which shelters the N
wharf area and outer trade quay.
Hitachi Ko (Hitati Ko) (36°30'N., 140°38'E.) Depths—Limitations.—There are more than 40 berths
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available, with depths of 5.5 to 18m. Vessels up to 130,000 dwt

World Port Index No. 61356 can be accommodated. Quays on the N and S wharf areas have
been completed; there is a central area which remains under
2.42 Hitachi Ko is an open port protected from the E and S construction.
by breakwaters. Kuji Gyoko (Kuji Ko), a Kuji Ko fishing port,
is enclosed within the breakwater, in the N extremity of the Hitachi-Naka Ko—Berth Information
harbor. Momiya Kawa discharges into the harbor and Kuzi Ka-
wa (Kuzi Kawi) flows out between two breakwaters into the S Maximum
Quay Length Depth
part of the harbor limits. Vessel Size
Winds—Weather.—Northeast and SE winds prevail in the
2.42 North Wharf
spring, while the summer winds are mainly from the S or NE.
A 330m 14.5m 50,000 dwt
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance to the harbor is from
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the SSE and is entered between the E and S breakwaters. The B 230m 12.5m 30,000 dwt
10m curve extends within the harbor entrance; there is a width
C 170m 9.5-10.0m 10,000 dwt
of 0.13 mile between the 10m line at the entrance between the
breakwaters. The draft limitation in the channel is 8.5m. The D 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
depths alongside the wharves range from 3.5 to 12m. The max- E 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
imum draft permissible alongside the wharf is 9.5m, and
30,000 dwt. The Hitachi LNG Terminal (36°29'N., F 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt
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Hitachi-Naka Ko—Berth Information commodate a vessel up to 340m in length and 19m draft. Other
berths have no length limitations, but are limited by draft and
Maximum tonnage. South Public Wharf has eight berths with depths of
Quay Length Depth
Vessel Size 7.5 to 10m alongside.
G 100m 5.5m 2,000 dwt Three overhead cables are present in the inner part of the
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harbor; they have vertical clearances of 45m, 47m, and 48m.

H 100m 5.5m 2,000 dwt Aspect.—On the S side of the harbor there is a chimney,
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I 100m 5.5m 2,000 dwt 234m high, situated 0.8 mile SW of the root of the S breakwater.
Two chimneys, about 205m high, are situated close E of the
J 100m 5.5m 2,000 dwt
above chimney. Three conspicuous radar towers are situated 2.3
K 100m 6.5-7.0m 2,000 dwt miles NW of the head of the N breakwater.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50,000
Center Wharf
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gt. Pilots are available between 0645 and 1600 in the summer
A 130m 6.0-7.0m 5,000 dwt and 0645 and 1430 in winter off the S breakwater for oil,
B 250m 8.5-9.0m 6,500 dwt chemical, and LPG tankers. For sailing, pilots are available
from 0600 to 1700 in summer and 0630 to 1600 in winter. The
South Wharf pilot boards within a circle of radius 1.5 miles centered on po-
A 270m 5.0m 2,000 dwt sition 36°00'N, 140°46'E, about 3.8 miles NE of the light on
the S breakwater. All movements at the port are controlled
B 180m 4.5m 2,000 dwt from the signal station near the NW of the harbor entrance.
C 260m 6.0-6.5m 5,000 dwt
Iso Saki (36°23'N., 140°38'E.), a low sandy cape with a

number of pine trees on it, is located 7 miles S of Hitachi Ko;
the cape is fringed with reefs. A light is shown from a round
concrete tower, 14m high, on Iso Saki. A lighted buoy is
moored 1.5 miles ENE of Iso Saki. Two lighted buoys are
moored 3.5 and 4.5 miles N, respectively, of Iso Saki and mark
the ends of two submarine water pipelines extending from the
shore WSW.
Nakaminato Ko (36°20'N., 140°36'E.) is a fishing harbor in
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the mouth of Naka Kawa and is situated about 3 miles SSW of

Iso Saki. The breakwaters to Nakaminato Ko are covered at
HW. The harbor consists of a series of quayed basins, with
depths up to 3m. A wave meter, lying 3 miles offshore, is 3.2
miles SSE of the harbor.
Kashima Ko (35°56'N., 140°42'E.)

2.44 Kashima Ko is a coastal harbor, protected by break-

waters, situated 25 miles SSE of Nakaminato Ko; it is an open
port. The area between the breakwaters is called the outer port,
and the dredged area inland is called the inner port.
This artificial port, the largest single port in Japan, with over
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9 miles of wharves serves a new industrial zone E of Tokyo.

Inubo Saki Light
Kashima Home Page
If weather conditions make boarding vessels of less than
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http://www.kku.co.jp/eng/index.html 10,000 tons difficult, then with the agreement of the ship’s
master, the pilot vessel may display flags UH and guide the
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of 19 to 30m in
2.44 vessel into the harbor, where the pilot will board.
the approach from the sea to the quarantine anchorage. The Regulations.—Vessels not equipped with a spark screen, us-
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channel is entered on a range line that has been dredged to a ing open fires, or with inadequate fire controlling equipment
depth of 24m (1979) for a distance of 1.5 miles over a width of are prohibited from approaching within 30m of facilities or
494m. The depths decrease to 22m and then to 19m in the inner vessels involved in handling petroleum products within the
harbor. In the N and S fairways there are depths of 10 to 13m. port.
There are depths at the berths from 5 to 22m. Signals.—There is a signal station on the N side of the har-
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The crude oil pier on the W side of the S breakwater will ac-
2.44 bor, 0.7 mile SW of the head of the N breakwater. The traffic
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control signals are given in the table titled Kashima Ko—Sig- Great care is required when entering or leaving the harbor
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nals. The signals described in this table apply to any vessel in- between May and the end of September due to fixed net fishing
tending to enter or depart from the fairway leading from the operations.
harbor limit into the port area. From Kashima Ko, the coast trends in a SSE direction for a
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Vessels of with a length of 190m or greater and tankers of

2.44 distance of 13 miles to Tone Gawa (Kawa). O Ne, with a depth
1,000 gt or over must report their ETA off the entrance to of 17m, lies 5.5 miles NE of the mouth of Tone Gawa.
Kashima Fairway before noon of the preceding day, and their Sunken wrecks, dangerous to navigation, lie 9.1 miles N, 3.6
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ETD. Any change in ETA must be promptly reported to the miles NE, and 4.4 miles NE of the Tone Kawa entrance.
Captain of the Port.
A vessel is required to display, disposed vertically, the fol-
2.44 2.45 Choshi Ko (Tyosi Ko) (35°44'N., 140°51'E.) (World
lowing flags of the International Code to indicate the position Port Index No. 61360), a fishing port, is situated inside the
of the wharf to which it is proceeding: mouth of the Tone Gawa. Breakwaters protect the channel
1. Second substitute CN—Central Fairway, N side. leading into the river. A power transmission cable, with a
2. Second substitute CS—Central Fairway, S side. vertical clearance of 26m, spans the mouth of the river. The
3. Second substitute NW—North Fairway, W side. Choshi Ohashi Bridge spans the Tone Gawa approximately 1.5
4. Second substitute NE—North Fairway, E side. miles from the mouth with vertical clearance of 11m.
5. Second substitute SW—South Fairway, W side. A breakwater, marked on its N end by a light, is situated on
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6. Second substitute SE—South Fairway, E side. the S side of the approach to Tone Gawa. A training wall ex-
Vessels equipped with AIS shall indicate the corresponding
2.44 tends in a NE direction toward the mouth of the river and is
letters of each destination to match the signal flags used. separated from the breakwater by an opening about 114m
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, rectangular in
2.44 wide. There are several boat harbors in this vicinity. There are
shape, is situated in the N extremity of the harbor limit, 1.8 several dangers within the 10m curve off this river entrance
miles NNW of the head of the S breakwater. The recommend- within 1.3 miles of the shore.
ed anchorage for large vessels is 2.75 miles NE of the head of
the S breakwater, in depths from 21 to 26m. Vessels should Inubo Saki (35°42'N., 140°52'E.), a prominent high point at
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stay clear of the approach to the entrance channel. the E end of Choshi Hanto, which forms the S shore of Tone
Caution.—In rough weather, waves may break over the S
2.44 Gawa, is fringed with reefs and above-water and sunken rocks,
breakwater, rendering it invisible to shipboard radar. An up to 0.4 mile offshore. Inubo Saki Light is shown from a
overhead cable runs from the NW end of the Kashima round white tower. The E side of Choshi Hanto is a sandy
Ammonia and Urea Company quay to the SW. The height of beach; the W side consists of a 20 to 40m high red earth-
the lowest cable is 37m. Fish haven obstructions are situated 5 covered dark cliff.
miles N and 7.6 miles NNW, 2.4 miles and 1.8 miles offshore, Atago Yama, close W of the point, is 74m high and covered
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respectively, of Kasimo Ko. with trees; it is conspicuous.
Kashima Ko—Signals
Kashima Central Signal
Kashima Signal Station Meaning
Station
Vessels may enter.
Vessels of 70m loa or greater, excluding vessels less
A flashing white light every 2
Lighted flashing letter “I” than1,000 gt, intending to depart, must stop and wait.
seconds.
Vessels of under 1,000 gt or less than 70m loa may de-
part.
Vessels may depart.
Vessels of 70m loa or greater, excluding vessels less
A flashing red light every 2 sec- than 1,000 gt, intending to enter, must wait outside the
Lighted flashing letter “O”
onds. fairway, keeping clear of vessels leaving.
Vessels of under 1,000 gt or less than 70m loa may en-
ter.
Tankers of 1,000 gt or over and other vessels of 190m
loa or greater, intending to enter, must wait outside the
fairway, keeping clear of vessels leaving.
An alternating flashing red and
Lighted flashing letter “F” Tankers of 1,000 gt or over and other vessels of 190m
white light every 3 seconds.
loa or greater, intending to depart, must stop and wait.
Tankers of under 1,000 gt and other vessels less than
190m loa may enter or depart.
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Kashima Ko—Signals
Kashima Central Signal
Kashima Signal Station Meaning
Station
A flashing light, three red and
No vessel shall enter or depart without directions from
three white flashes every 6 sec- Lighted letter “X”
the Captain of the Port.
onds.
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SECTOR 3
SOUTHEAST COAST OF HONSHU—INUBO SAKI TO IRO SAKI
Plan.—The sector describes the SE coast of Honshu from

3.0 er Boso Hanto.
Inubo Saki in a SW direction to Iro Saki including Sagami Na- 3.2Tides—Currents.—The Kuroshio flows close offshore S of
da, Sagami Wan, and Tokyo Wan. The island of O Shima lies Katsuura Ko, becoming a strong NE flowing current; N of Kat-
almost in the middle of the entrance to Sagami Nada, and al- suura Ko the current directions become unstable, with the ve-
though a member of the Izu Shichito group, it is described in locity never going over 1 knot.
this sector. 3.2From Inubo Saki, the coast trends S for 1 mile to Nagasaki
Hana; the water between these two points is foul and a small is-
General Remarks let lies 0.25 mile SE of Nagasaki Hana.
3.2Togawa Ko (35°42'N., 140°51'E.), a small fishing village, is
3.1 From Inubo Saki, the coast trends SW for about 120 situated about 0.8 mile W of Nagasaki Hana.
miles to Iro Saki. Between Inubo Saki and Noshima Saki, the NE 3.2Inuwaka Hana, with a breakwater close W with a light on it,
half of this stretch, consisting of two bights, has no pronounced in- lies about 0.3 mile W of Togawa Ko.
dentations, but between Noshima Saki and Iro Saki, about 55 3.2Naarai Ko (35°42'N., 140°51'E.), a small fishing harbor N
miles WSW, lies the entrance to Sagami Nada. This extensive bay, of Inuwaka Hana, provides refuge when weather and sea con-
with Tokyo Wan, its inner arm, penetrates the Honshu mainland in ditions make it impractical to enter Choshi Ko.
a N direction for a distance of almost 60 miles. 3.2Byobuga Ura, a cliffy red coast, extends 5 miles WSW from
3.1Caution.—Vessels making the coast, between Inubo Saki a position 1.5 miles NW of Naarai Ko. A light is situated on a
and Noshima Saki from the E, must exercise great care as the point at the W extremity of this cliff.
complex current system and the prevalence of fog, especially 3.2There are several fish haven obstructions and wrecks danger-
in the summer, render this section particularly hazardous. Con- ous to navigation beyond the 10m and 20m curves along Kuju-
tinuous soundings and frequent readings of the sea temperature juri Hama; vessels should navigate with caution. Fish havens
may afford warnings. During the summer months, a swell usu- are situated 2 miles S, 2.1 miles SSE, 6 miles SE, 8.4 miles
ally causes heavy breakers on this coast. SSE, and 10.5 miles SW of the light on Byobuga Ura. Sunken
3.1Due to the earthquakes that occurred on 11 March 2011, off- wrecks lie 3.5 miles SSE, 7 miles SE, 5.7 miles SSE, 12.6
shore of the Tohoku region in Japan, and the resultant tsunami, miles S, and 12.6 and 16 miles SSW of this light.
variation of the coastline and seafloor must be considered and
caution exercised. Wrecks and obstructions may be displaced 3.3 Taito Saki (35°18'N., 140°25'E.) lies at the S end of
from previously charted positions and new obstructions experi- Kujujuri Hana. This prominent wooded point has a white and
enced along the E coast of Honshu and in the harbors. Break- red bluff on its N side and a vertical white chalk cliff on its S
waters may be altered in position and length and many aids to side, 69m high. A light is displayed from an octagonal concrete
navigation destroyed. The charts of these areas have been sig- tower, 8.2m high, situated on the point. Fish haven obstructions
nificantly affected and will be updated as surveys and time al- lie 8.4 and 12 miles NE of Taito Saki Light.
low. 3.3An irregularly-shaped area, about 4.5 miles in extent from E
to W, lies with its center about 7 miles ESE of the lighthouse
Inubo Saki to Katsuura Wan on Taito Saki; this area has been wire dragged to a depth of 9m
in the W part and 10m elsewhere. There are other areas in the
3.2 From Inubo Saki the coast trends SSW for 44 miles to vicinity that have been wire dragged; their positions may be
Katsuura Wan. The middle of this stretch, for a distance of 27 seen on the chart.
miles, is composed of a flat sandy beach known as Kujujuri 3.3Hatiman Saki, 3.5 miles S of Taito Saki, is composed of red-
Hama (Kuzyukuri Hama). The coast on either side of the beach dish-yellow cliffs 30m high. A light is situated on the point and
is considerably more rugged. lights are also situated on the rocky area that extends about 0.5
3.2The land backing this coast consists mainly of low hills. It mile N of Hatiman Saki.
has been reported that the mountain located about 3 miles N of 3.3Toriyama Hana (35°11'N., 140°22'E.) is located 4.75 miles
Katsuura Wan gives good radar returns up to 40 miles when ap- SSW of Hatiman Saki; there is a white monument on the point
proaching this coast. rising to a height of 79m. When seen from the SW, Toriyana
3.2The 20m curve lies nearly 8 miles from shore in the vicinity Hana appears round and is easy to distinguish, but from the E it
of Kujujuri Hama, but is less than 1 mile from shore to the S of greatly resembles Hachiman Saki, on the E side of Katsuura
Toriyama Hana. There are no depths under 10m beyond 2 Ko entrance. Vessels approaching from the E should bear this
miles from the shore. in mind.
3.2Winds—Weather.—From spring through autumn, a NE 3.3There are shoals lying within 0.8 mile SSW and 1 mile E of
wind blows offshore while a strong N wind blows near the Toriyama Hana. The sea breaks heavily on these shoals with S
shore in the vicinity of Katsuura Ko. This is caused by the NE and E winds.
wind being deflected to a N wind by the mountains of the low- 3.3Hachiman Saki (Hatiman Saki) (35°08'N., 140°19'E.), the E
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50 Sector 3. Southeast Coast of Honshu—Inubo Saki to Iro Saki
entrance point of Katsuura Ko, is a black, wooded point 50m edge, can anchor, in 5.5 to 28m, sand. However, heavy SW
high, located 5 miles SW of Toriyama Hana. Three dangerous winds bring waves into the bay.
rocks are charted outside the 10m curve, 1 mile E of Hachiman 3.6Kamogawa, a small port sheltered by islets and a series of
Saki, and a 4.1m patch is charted close S of the E rock. There is breakwaters, is situated about 4.5 miles WSW of Uchiura Wan.
a lighthouse on this point. There are N and E entrances to the harbor.
3.6Emino Hana (Yoshiurano Hana) (35°03'N., 140°04'E.), 3
3.4 Katsuura Ko (35°08'N., 140°18'E.) is a small harbor miles SW of Kamogawa, is fringed by a rocky ledge. A hill,
protected by breakwaters situated on the E side of Katsuura Wan. 93m high, lies close within the point. This densely-wooded hill
In the harbor are depths of about 4m. A lighted tower stands at the is conspicuous from the NE and SW.
head of each of the W and S breakwaters. The harbor limit is
bound on the S by a line extending from Hachiman Point to a Emino Saki to Suno Saki
point 1 mile WNW. Small vessels may anchor here, in depths of
6.5 to 9.5m. The holding ground is not good and anchoring is not 3.7 From Emino Hana to Kottono Hana, about 8.5 miles
possible when strong SW winds occur. SW, the coast recedes in a gentle curve of sandy beach. The
Vessels passing Katsuura Wan should keep at least 3 miles
3.4 coast in the vicinity of Kottono Hana is fringed by foul ground
offshore, as the depths are irregular and the bottom is rocky. and a vessel should not approach within 0.5 mile of it; tide rips
frequently occur off the point. It has been reported that Kottono
Katsuura Wan to Emino Saki Hana is a good radar target up to 40 miles.
3.7Between Kottono Hana and Noshima Saki, 4.5 miles SW, the
3.5 From Katsuura Wan, the coast trends in a SW direc- coast consists of a series of rocky and sandy beaches backed by
tion 25 miles to Noshima Saki (Nozima Saki), then continues low hills.
in a NW direction 8 miles to Suno Saki. 3.7A 1.4m patch lies close inside the 20m curve, 1.5 miles ESE
3.5For a distance of 12 miles WSW of Katsuura Wan, the coast is of Noshima Saki. A 4.6m rocky patch lies outside the 20m
steep and much indented, consisting for the most part of continu- curve, 0.4 mile SE of the 1.4m depth, and an isolated 12m
ous whitish cliffs. From this point, the coast consists of sandy rocky patch lies 0.5 mile farther SE.
beaches and a much less indented shoreline to Suno Saki. The 3.7Nojima Saki (Nozima Saki) (Noshima Saki) (34°54'N.,
mountains which back this shore are under 400m high. 139°54'E.), a long flat cape, extends about 0.3 mile S. A light is
3.5Myoken Yama (35°10'N., 140°09'E.), located 8 miles W of situated on the point and is shown from an octagonal concrete
Katsuura Wan, rises to a height of 418m and is the highest tower, 29m high. The light structure was reported to be a good
point on Boso Hanto. The tall dark cedars make this a good radar target from 18 miles.
mark, and inbound vessels spot this point first. Takatsuka Yama 3.7A signal station is situated on Noshima Saki at the light-
(Takatuka Yama), 214m high, located 3.25 miles NE of Noshi- house.
ma Saki, is a wooded peak which is a good mark from the off-
ing. 3.8 From Noshima Saki, the coast trends WNW for about
3.5The 20m curve lies from 0.2 mile to 2 miles offshore along 3.3 miles to Dottsuno Hana and then NW for about 5 miles to
this coast. There are dangers and shoal patches close outside Suno Saki. This coastline consists of sand beaches and rocky
this curve which are charted. shores backed by low hills.
3.5Winds—Weather.—In summer, relatively weak SE winds 3.8The 20m curve lies 0.3 mile S of Noshima Saki, about 1.8
dominate and blow across the Kuroshio and the temperatures miles SW of Dottsuno Hana, and closes to 0.25 mile off a point
become extremely high. During the winter period of the North- 0.75 mile S of Suno Saki. There are no charted dangers outside
west Monsoon, the climate is generally mild, due to the influ- the 20m curve. However, overfalls occur in some seasons in an
ence of the Kuroshio. area which extends from 2.5 to 5.75 miles SW of Dottsuno Ha-
3.5Tides—Currents.—The Kuroshio flows at a rate of 1 to 3 na.
knots toward the NE, 20 miles off the coast between Toriyama 3.8Oniga Se (34°54'N., 139°49'E.), with a depth of 4.1m, lies
Hana and Noshima Saki. South of Katsuura Ko, the Kuroshio near the extremity of a reef extending about 1.3 miles SW of
flows much closer to shore, becoming a strong NE current. Dottsuno Hana. The least depth over the reef, less than 1.9m,
3.5Between Toriyama Hana and Noshima Saki, the tidal flood lies about 0.3 mile NE of Oniga Se.
currents set SW, while ebb currents set NE less than 1 mile 3.8Suno Saki (34°58'N., 139°46'E.)(Su-no-Saki) rises to an ele-
from shore. When the tidal currents and ocean currents meet, vation of 35m and appears from the S or N as a row of small
the rate will exceed 3 knots. hills.
3.8O Yama, the highest hill in the vicinity, lies 1.25 miles SE of
3.6 From the W entrance point of Katsuura Wan to Emino Suno Saki and is 193m high and conical. A lighthouse stands
Hana, about 12 miles distant WSW, the coast is steep and much on Suno Saki.
indented, consisting for the most part of continuous whitish- 3.8Tides—Currents.—The current 1.5 miles SW of Dottsuno
colored cliffs. Hana sets regularly between the E and SE, with a velocity of 2
Uchiura Wan (35°07'N., 140°12'E.), located about 5 miles
3.6 to 4 knots, but at times, this current runs in a reverse direction
WSW of Katsuura Wan, has numerous shoals and gradually for a week or more at a time.
shallows from the 25m curve to the shore. There are rock 3.8In a position 1.5 miles W of Suno Saki, the flood current has
ledges on the E and W side of the bay, with the E half of the a maximum rate of 1.5 knots and sets NW, while the ebb cur-
bay being especially rocky. Small vessels, with local knowl- rent has a maximum rate of 2.2 knots and sets S. The currents
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Courtesy of Japan Captains Association

Suno Saki and Tsurugi Saki—Voluntary Traffic Separation Schemes
reverse about 1 hour after maximum flood and maximum ebb. Suno Saki to Tokyo Wan
Further, in this vicinity, a strong onshore tide occasionally oc-
curs from the W producing overfalls in an area close NW of 3.9 Kohage Dashi (Kahage Dashi), a detached rocky
Suno Saki. Vessels should navigate with care in the vicinity of patch with a depth of 5.8m, lies about 0.8 mile NW of Suno Sa-
Suno Saki, as the strong E currents may change to W currents ki.
in some seasons. Sagami Nada (35°14'N., 139°30'E.), is an extensive bay
Caution.—A voluntary traffic separation scheme has been
3.8 which, with Tokyo Wan, deeply indents the SE coast of Hons-
established by the Japan Captains’ Association W of Suno Sa- hu. It lies between two peninsulas, the Boso Hanto on the E
ki. The traffic scheme should be adhered to as far as practicable and the Izu Hanto on the W, with its entrance between their S
in the interest of safe navigation. Further information can be extremities, Noshima Saki and Iro Saki, about 55 miles WSW.
found in Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific O Shima lies almost in the middle of the entrance and the chan-
Ocean and Southeast Asia. nels on either side are wide and deep.
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A peninsula named Miura Hanto projects from the head of

Sagami Nada; that part of the bay to the W of this projection is
known as Sagami Wan. Uraga Suido leads off the E side of
Sagami Nada and into Tokyo Wan, passing between the E side
of the Miura Hanto and the W side of the Boso Hanto.
3.9Winds—Weather.—Doyo Nami is the name given a wave
phenomenon which occurs in Sagami Nada at about the time of
the greatest heat of summer. This phenomenon lasts for several
days, and its effects are felt as far as Uraga Suido. Typhoons,
which normally form far to the S of Japan, send out in all direc-
tions a long swell which becomes higher as it approaches the
shallow coastal waters and causes great waves to break on the
shore. Doyo Nami can be expected during the typhoon season
particularly in August and September. A sign of its approach is
the gathering of a dense bank of clouds high up to the E of O
Shima. As it nears the coast, its size and velocity increase. It is
reported that a 3m wave in the offing will increase in height to
more than 6.1m in the proximity of the coast, and that the
strength of the wind does not materially affect this characteris- Kazahaya Saki Light
tic. There is a relation between the acceleration of force and the
duration of this phenomenon; if the acceleration is rapid the Virtual aids to navigation (V-AIS) have been established to
3.10
duration is shortened, and if the acceleration is gradual the du- indicate this line. Vessels are requested to use the starboard
ration tends to be lengthened. After the subsidence of this phe- side of the central line described above.
nomenon, it is reported that light S winds and a calm sea
prevail. Vessels expecting to encounter this disturbance should Further information can be found in Pub. 120, Sailing Direc-
3.10
maintain a good offing. tions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia.
3.10 O Shima (34°44'N., 139°24'E.), the largest and north- Tokyo Wan
ernmost of the Izu Shichito, lies in about the middle of the en-
trance to Sagami Nada, in a position almost 20 miles SW of 3.11 Tokyo Wan is an open bay entered between Suno Saki
Suno Saki. The N and E sides of the island are steep and rocky, and Ken Saki (Tsurugi Saki), 10.5 miles NNW. It trends in a
but the S and W sides have some sandy beaches. Habu Ko, a general N direction for about 14 miles to the narrows between
small landlocked inlet, indents the SE end of the island; moor- Futtsu Saki and Kannon Saki; then it curves NE for about 25
ing buoys lie in the inlet. Okada Ko, a small harbor, lies about 1 miles. The coast immediately adjacent to Tokyo Wan is low,
mile SE of the N extremity of the island. but to the N and NW are high mountains, which afford some
Tides—Currents.—The effect of the current in the vicinity
3.10
protection against wind from the NW quadrant. The S portion
of O Shima is greatly modified by the tidal currents. The E of the bay is called Uraga Suido; its middle and N portions are
Kuroshio impinges on the island in the vicinity of Semba Saki, the locales of the major ports of Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka,
the SW extremity of the island, and divides, with one branch Tiba Ko (Chiba Ko), and Kisarazu Ko.
flowing N along the W coast and the other flowing E along the
S coast. The N branch flows NE past Chiga Saki, the island’s Winds—Weather
NW extremity, at a rate of about 3 knots; tide rips occur here.
The S branch flows E past Habu Ko, at a rate of 3 knots, but In Tokyo Wan, fog is most frequent in the months of June, Ju-
3.11
during spring tides in the summer, a resultant W set has been ly, and August. In fine weather fog, usually sets in from mid-
observed during the flood. Tide rips occur off this SE point. night to early morning and lifts as the sun rises high, but there
Off the E side of O Shima, the flood sets N and the ebb sets S are exceptions. Fog is comparatively frequent in the vicinities of
at respective rates of 0.5 and 1.5 knots. Kannon Saki, Suno Saki, and Joga Shima, but the visibility is
Aspect.—O Shima (Mihara Yama) is volcanic; its summit is
3.10
rarely less than 0.1 mile.
an active volcano which continuously emits smoke. A light is Fine weather is prevalent during the winter, with dry N or
3.11
situated at Kazahaya Saki on the N coast. The island was re- NW winds and occasional snowfall.
ported to be a good radar target from 26 miles.
3.10 Tides—Currents
established by the Japan Captains’ Association NW of O Shi-
ma. The traffic scheme should be adhered to as far as practica- The tidal currents in Tokyo Wan are weak and irregular and
3.11
ble in the interest of safe navigation. An additional are usually stronger on the W side than on the E. In the narrows
recommended route is centered on a line joining the following between Futtsu Saki and Kannon Saki, the flood sets NW and
positions: then follows the trend of the shore to Yokohama; the ebb sets in
a. 34° 48.0Ń, 139° 17.0É. the opposite direction. At springs, a drift of 1 to 1.5 knots is ex-
b. 34° 42.2Ń, 139° 10.0É. perienced.
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O Shima—Voluntary Traffic Separation Scheme
Depths—Limitations Requests for pilotage should be made 24 hours, 6 hours, and

3.11
3 hours in advance.
The depths through Uraga Suido vary from over 200 to 37m
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in the narrows. In the inner part of the bay depths of more than
37m prevail on the W side for a few miles, and over the central Uraga Chanel Pilots—Contact Information
part the depths range from 18.3 to 33m, but depths of less than VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
18.3m extend for almost 10 miles from the head.
Telephone 81-45-650-3180
Aspect Facsimile 81-45-663-4811
Tokyo Skytree, a 634m high radio tower, stands N of Tokyo
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Ko in position 35°42'36''N, 139°48'39''E.

Regulations
Pilotage
Special reporting requirements are in effect for “Huge Ves-
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Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 10,000 gt or more, and

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sels” (defined as vessels with a length of 200m and over), ves-
is recommended for all vessels whose master has no experi- sels of 25,000 gt and over with liquefied natural gas on board,
ence in navigating Tokyo Wan. Pilot boards 2 to 3 miles S of vessels of 160m in length and over, and vessels towing with a
Lighted Buoy No. 1 (35°10.5'N., 139°46.7'E.). combined length of 200m and over.
Tokyo Wan—Reporting Lines

Name of Reporting Lines Abbreviation Description
A line bearing 270° from Hamkanaya Ko Breakwater Light to the
Urago Suido Traffic Route South US
coast.
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Tokyo Wan—Reporting Lines

A line connecting Yokosuka Ko Northeast Breakwater Light to
Urago Suido Traffic Route West UW
the N end of Saru Shima.
A line bearing 270° from Lighted Buoy B at Nakanose in Tokyo
Urago Suido Traffic Route North UN
Wan to the coast.
A line bearing 090° and extending 8,400m from Homoku Signal
Off Honmoku (Honmoku East) HE
Station.
Off Kawasaki-Ogishima (Kawasaki A line bearing 090° and extending 9,000m from Tonen Ogishima
KE
East) East Sea Berth Light.
Tokyo Wan North (Bay North) BN A line bearing 270° from Chiba Light to the Coast.
Off Chiba (Tiba West) TW A line bearing 225° and extending 15,900m from Chiba Light.
A line bearing 210° from Kisarazu Ko Lighted Buoy No. 5
Kisarazu Passage KW
through Lighted Buoy No. 6 to the boundary line.
Huge vessels shall report to Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic

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Service Center the following information by noon local time, b. A southbound vessel, including vessels from Tokyo,
one day in advance of arrival to the Traffic Route: Chiba or their vicinity, approaching the area W of Naka-no-
1. Name, gt, and loa. Se should keep Tokyo Wan Naka-no-Se Western Light Buoy
2. The sections of the traffic routes to be navigated as 3, Lighted Buoy 2, and Lighted Buoy 1 on its port side. A
well as the time entering and exiting these routes. vessel intending to anchor W of Naka-no-se should keep at
3. Call sign. least 1,000m from a line joining Lighted Buoy 3, Lighted
4. Method for communicating with Japan Coast Guard Buoy 2, and Lighted Buoy 1.
in the event a vessel is not equipped with VHF. c. A southbound vessel leaving Uraga Suido Traffic
5. Port of destination. Route should not take such action as greatly altering its
6. Draft for Huge Vessels. course which might impede the passage of a vessel enter-
7. The type and amount of dangerous cargo being car- ing the traffic route.
ried, if any. d. A vessel entering Uraga Suido Traffic Route from
8. For towing vessels, information about the tow and to- the open sea, after passing through the Ken Saki, should
tal length of tow and towing vessel. navigate in the middle part of the entrance of Tokyo Wan so
Vessels may make their pre-entry report to Tokyo MARTIS
3.11 as to avoid a crossing situation with a southbound vessel in
by telephone, facsimile, or VHF (see paragraph 3.12). Vessels the vicinity of the entrance of the route.
may also contact Yokohama Coast Guard Radio via VHF. Note.—The use of Naka-no-Se Traffic Route is not man-
Vessels of 300 gt and over carrying gunpowder, vessels of
3.11 datory for vessels having drafts of 20m and over.
1,000 gt and over carrying inflammable liquid or high pressure 3. Restriction on Overtaking.—Huge vessels (defined as
gas in bulk, and vessels of 300 gt and over carrying 200 or vessels of 200m and over), or other particular types of ves-
more tons of organic peroxide must report the following infor- sels in the traffic route should not overtake a vessel of 500 gt
mation 3 hours prior to entering the Traffic Route. or more, except when there are unavoidable reasons.
1. Name, gt, and loa. 4. Restrictions on Speed.—A vessel shall not navigate at
2. The sections of the traffic routes to be navigated as a speed exceeding 12 knots in the traffic routes. Vessels may
well as the time entering and exiting these routes. exceed 12 knots only when crossing a traffic route. Outside
3. Call sign. the traffic routes, vessels should not navigate at a high speed.
4. Method for communicating with Japan Coast Guard 5. A vessel of 50,000 gt or more carrying dangerous car-
in the event a vessel is not equipped with VHF. go, or a vessel of 25,000 gt or more carrying liquefied gas, is
5. Port of destination. prohibited from entering the traffic routes from sunset until 1
6. Any dangerous goods on board. hour before sunrise.
6. Vessels towing with a combined length of 200m and
Steering and Sailing Rules in Tokyo Wan
3.11 over, Huge vessels, vessels of 50,000 gt and over with danger-
The following additional regulations apply to vessels transit-
3.11 ous cargo (and vessels of 25,000 gt and over with liquefied
ing Tokyo Wan: gas), may not enter traffic routes when the visibility is less
1. A vessel navigating in Tokyo Wan should not use an than 2,000m but more than 1,000m. These vessels must await
automatic pilot. permission from the Traffic Service Center to proceed.
2. Sailing rules in the vicinity of each entrance and exit When the visibility is less than 1,000m vessels of 160m
of the traffic routes; refer to accompanying illustration. and over, vessels of 10,000 gt and towing vessels with a
a. A vessel navigating in the vicinity of the N exit of combined length of 200m and over may not enter traffic
Naka-no-Se Traffic Route leaving Kisarazu Ko should routes until granted permission by the Traffic Service Center.
pass Kisarazu Ko Lighted Buoy (35°24.9'N., 139°47.2'E.) 7. A vessel (other than a huge vessel) navigating so as to
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involve risk of collision with a huge vessel navigating Uraga or take other action.
Suido Traffic Route and intending to enter Naka-no-Se Traf- In case of emergency/disaster.—In case of a tsunami, a
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fic Route, shall keep out of the way of the huge vessel. large scale hazardous substance leak, a fire occurring at a large
8. Huge vessels navigating Uraga Suido Traffic Route tanker, or other incidents that have a wide area of effect within
shall keep out of the way of huge vessels intending to enter Tokyo Wan, and there is a risk to the maritime traffic within
the Naka-no-Se Traffic Route. Tokyo Wan, the commandant of the Japan Coast Guard shall
9. Provision of Emergency Fire Wires.—A vessel carrying broadcast that an emergency has occurred. If VHF channel 16
dangerous cargo specified in the Maritime Traffic Safety Law is crowded when calling Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service
should provide, on board, the following emergency fire wires Center, mariners may call using VHF channel 13.
and auxiliary ropes, on her bow and stern. Obligation to listen to information.—In order to support
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a. Fire wires, with an eye in the end, strong enough to safe maritime passage in the event of an emergency, ships are
tow the vessel and long enough to reach the water. required to listen to information provided by the Japan Coast
b. Auxiliary ropes, with an eye in the end, strong Guard related to emergencies or similar matters.
enough to lead the fire wires to the water surface, hanging The following vessels are required to maintain a listening
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down by the board, as close to the water surface as practi- watch during time of emergencies:
cable, without impeding safe navigation. 1. Vessels with length of 50m or more.
10. The owner or operator of tankers of 220,000 dwt or 2. Vessels in subject sea areas (see chartlet titled Tokyo
more carrying dangerous cargo into Tokyo Wan for the first Wan Port Areas).
time should first submit “The Written Pledge for Safety 3. All vessels in Tokyo Wan including Keihin Port, Chi-
Measures” to the Maritime Safety Agency and fulfill its re- ba Port, Kisarazu Port, Yokosuka Port, and Tateyama Port.
quirements. These same requirements apply also to liquefied
gas tankers of 25,000 gt or larger, entering Japanese waters
for the first time.
Vessels of more than 150 gt carrying hazardous and noxious
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substances, in liquid form, as defined in MARPOL 73/78

Annex II, and calling at ports or terminals within Tokyo Wan.
Ise Wan, and the Naikai, must comply with regulations
effective April 1, 2008.
Vessels may be instructed by the captain of the port to evacu-
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ate the port in the event of abnormal weather or conditions

such as typhoons or maritime accidents.
Other Regulations in Effect

When entering a port.—Vessels which will travel on a traf-
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fic control passage designated above after transiting the Uraga

Suido Traffic Route without stopping at another port or stop-
ping at anchorage.
When leaving a port.—Vessels which will travel on the
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Uraga Suido Traffic Route after transiting a traffic control pas-

sage designated above without stopping at another port or stop-
ping at anchorage.
Notification of entry and departure from ports in Tokyo Wan
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should be done using the form available at http://www6.kai-

ho.mlit.go.jp/tokyowan.
Navigation rules for small vessels (Chiba Port).—Naviga-
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tion rules for small vessels apply at Chiba Port in the same way
as at the Keihin Port. Because Chiba Port is designated as a
specified port with extremely congested marine traffic, vessels
with a gross tonnage of 500 tons or less (small vessels) must
give way to vessels with a gross tonnage exceeding 500 tons. Tokyo Wan Port Areas (in yellow)
Vessels with a gross tonnage exceeding 500 tons traveling
within Chiba Port must hoist numeral pennant 1 of the interna- Restrictions on navigation and other restrictions in case
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tional maritime signal flags. of emergency.—In order to prevent danger to maritime traffic
Instructions for entry time.—When necessary and in order
3.11 in the event of an emergency, measures including restricting
to prevent danger, a vessel intending to travel on the Keihin entry to the Tokyo Bay, restricting passage, orders to depart,
Port and Chiba Port traffic control passages via the Yokohama and orders to relocate may be enacted.
Passage, Tsurumi Passage, Kawasaki Passage, Keihin Canal, Emergency evacuation anchorage.—A priority evacuation
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Tokyo West Passage, Tokyo East Passage, Chiba Passage, and anchorage area for large-size vessels in case of emergency or
lchihara Passage may be instructed to change the passage entry disaster are designated in red on the chartlet titled Tokyo Wan
time, position of their vessel to provide warning of the course, Emergency Anchorage. In the event of an emergency, the sea
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Tokyo Wan—Destination Flag Signals
off of Kisarazu shall be a priority evacuation anchorage for ships in avoiding this sea area is requested. In addition, in order
large-size vessels. Because it is designated as a priority evacua- to ensure a traffic lane for evacuating ships, you are requested
tion anchorage for large-size vessels (ships requiring tugboat to refrain from anchoring in nearby passages or designated
assistance or onboard harbor pilot), the cooperation of other route areas. Additionally, in the event of an emergency due to a
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major tsunami warning or similar reasons, please leave the bay 180 to 200 times per minute, visible at a distance of at least 2
if it is at all possible. miles, in addition to the conventional lights.
The emergency anchorage is bounded by lines the following
3.11 2. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo shall show, by day, the
points: International Code of Signals Flags First Substitute over Bravo;
a. 35°27'25"N, 139°51'14"E. by night, a red all-round light flashing at a frequency of 120 to
b. 35°25'39"N, 139°52'00"E 140 times per minute, visible at a distance of at least 2 miles, in
c. 35°23'54"N, 139°48'42"E. addition to the conventional lights.
d. 35°25'03"N, 139°47'40"E.
Use of AIS.—Vessels equipped with AIS and underway in
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Tokyo Wan Traffic Service Center (Tokyo MAR-
Uraga Suido Traffic Route or Naka-no-Se Traffic Route shall TIS)
transmit the proper AIS code to indicate their route and desti-
nation. These AIS codes can be found on the Tokyo MARTIS 3.12 Vessels must maintain continuous contact with Tokyo
web site. Wan Traffic Service Center on VHF channels 16 and 13 while
navigating in the traffic routes, approaches to the traffic routes
and in the adjacent sea area.
Navigation for the following ports is coordinated through
Tokyo Wan Traffic Service (Tokyo MARTIS):
1. Chiba, including Funabashi.
2. Kawasaki.
3. Kisarazu.
4. Tokyo.
5. Yokohama.
6. Yokosuka.
Additional information is available at the Tokyo MARTIS
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web site.
Tokyo MARTIS
http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/tokyowan
Vessels of 50m or more in length, excluding vessels which

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are equipped with and operating AIS, and vessels of 100 gt or

more having a carrying capacity of 30 persons or more, inclu-
sive of crew, passengers, and other members onboard, should
report to Tokyo Wan Traffic Service Center (Tokyo MARTIS)
on VHF channel 16 or by telephone when crossing the follow-
ing position reporting lines, the limits of which are best seen on
the appropriate chart:
1. The reporting line for vessels leaving Tokyo West
Passage, Tokyo East Passage, Chiba Passage, and Funabashi
Fairway.
2. The reporting line for vessels leaving Ichihara Pas-
sage, Anegasaki Passage and Sodegaura Fairway.
Tokyo Wan Emergency Anchorage (in red) 3. The reporting line for vessels leaving Kawasaki Pas-
sage and Ogishima East Fairway.
Vessel Traffic Service 4. The reporting line for vessels leaving Yokohama,
Tsurumi Passage and Ogishima Fairway.
For information on the Tokyo Wan Traffic Service Center
3.11 The following information should be included in the report:
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(Tokyo MARTIS), see paragraph 3.12. 1. Vessel’s name and call sign.
2. Abbreviation of Reporting Line and time of crossing.
Signals 3. Present position.
4. Destination of vessel.
Vessels should indicate their destination in Tokyo Wan by
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displaying the flags as shown in the chartlet titled Tokyo Outbound vessels or vessels shifting in Tokyo Wan should be
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Wan—Destination Flag Signals. governed as described above.

Huge vessels and vessels carrying dangerous cargo shall dis-
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play the following signals: Designated Sea Area Notification Zone

1. Huge vessels shall show, by day, two black cylindrical Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service includes a Designated
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shapes, 0.6m by 1.2m in size, displayed vertically 1.5m apart, Sea Area Entry Notification Zone, as well as requirements
and by night, a green all-round light, flashing at a frequency of concerning notification, listening, and emergency or disaster.
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In order to identify vessels located in designated sea areas in

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the event of an emergency, Subject Vessels entering a designat-

ed sea area are required to notify the Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic
Service Center of their entry by VHF radiotelephone or other
means.
Subject Vessels are defined, as follows:
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1. Vessels of 50m or more in length.

2. Vessels of 100 gross tons or more.
3. Vessels with 30 or more persons aboard (vessels oper-
ating AIS are exempt).
Tokyo Wan Listening Areas
no nearby recognized landmark,

2. When entering or before entering a Designated Sea
Area:
3. When leaving port. (See the chartlet titled Tokyo
Wan Designated Sea Areas).
The sea areas where vessels traveling within Tokyo Wan are
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required to listen to information from the Tokyo Wan Vessel

Traffic Service Center by VHF radiotelephone are designated
as yellow in the chartlet titled Tokyo Wan Listening Areas.
Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center provides information
and advice to support safe maritime traffic.
3.12 Tokyo Wan Designated Sea Areas Vessels in these areas are required to maintain a listening-
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watch for reports from the Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service
The following information should be included in the notifi-
3.12 Center if they are:
cation: 1. Overall length of 50m or more and are in the Mari-
1. Name of vessel. time Traffic Safety Act areas designated as red in the chartlet
2. Call sign. titled Tokyo Wan Listening Areas.
3. Position of vessel at time of notification. 2. Gross tonnage exceeding 500 tons within sea areas
4. Destination port (quay, anchorage). where The Act on Port Regulations applies, designated as
5. Vessel’s loa. yellow in the chartlet titled Tokyo Wan Listening Areas.
6. Draft. Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic requires entry reports by 1200 of
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The notification should be sent, as follows:

3.12 the day prior to the day of entry. This requirement may be
1. When entering the bay (passing the Tsurugizaki-Su- waived if the following conditions are met:
nosaki Line). 1. When the vessel has submitted a Pre-Entry Report
a. Near a recognized landmark of each port. listing with the following information:
b. Latitude and longitude may be reported if there is a. Name of port mooring facility,
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b. ETA, Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center broadcasts

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2. When the vessel has transmitted the Pre-Entry Report information on the schedule of Huge Vessels, the present
by 1200 of the day prior to entering the Uraga Suido Traffic conditions of weather, and other relevant information. These
Route. broadcasts are made in English from 15 minutes to 30 minutes
every hour on radiotelephone frequency 2019 kHz.
Notification Procedures
The call sign for all VHF radio telephones used for notifica-
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Taibu Saki Wan to Kurihama Wan
tion and other purposes on VHF channels is TOKYO MAR-
TIS. The VHF channels used by the Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic 3.13 Between Taibu Saki and Myogane Saki, about 7 miles
Service Center are VHF channels 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, and 69. N, the coast is indented and shows three lights. Between Myo-
gane Saki and Futtsu Saki (Huttu Saki), about 9.5 miles farther
For inquiries regarding the traffic control passages and sur-
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N, the coast recedes to form a comparatively large shallow bay.
rounding sea areas, after the call and response, add the follow- A blunt point named Isone Misaki projects from the head of the
ing at the start when reporting: bay.
1. CHIBA for the Chiba Passage and lchihara Passage. Uraga Suido (35°05'N., 139°45'E.) leads off the E side of
2. TOKYO for the Tokyo West Passage and Tokyo East Sagami Nada into the inner part of Tokyo Wan. From the middle
Passage. of its entrance between Suno Saki and Ken Saki, it trends in a
3. KAWASAKI for the Kawasaki Passage, Tsurumi Pas- general N direction for about 14 miles; its N limit lies between
sage, and Keihin Canal. Kannon Saki on the W and Futtsu Saki, about 4 miles NNE.
4. YOKOHAMA for the Yokohama Passage. Winds—Weather.—Fog is frequent during May, June, and
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Note.—The call signs KONAI HOAN and HARBOR RA-

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July.
DAR have been discontinued. Tides—Currents.—In Uraga Suido, the tidal currents set
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generally N on the flood and S on the ebb; they are greatly af-
Pre-Entry Reports—Contact Information fected by the wind.
Uraga Suido Traffic Route Depths—Limitations.—With the exception of Yebi Ne, a
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rocky patch with a depth of 11.9m, and Yoshino Se, a rocky

45-225-9140 patch with a least depth of 16.8m, which lie 1.75 and 2.5 miles
Telephone SE, respectively, of Ken Saki, the fairway is deep and clear.
45-225-9141
Facsimile 45-225-9142 3.14 Tateyama Wan (35°00'N., 139°48'E.) (World Port In-
Web site http://www.naccs.jp dex No. 61370) is an open bay, entered between Suno Saki and
Taibu Saki, 4.5 miles NE, which affords good protection
Tokyo Wan against winds from the SE quadrant. Tateyama Ko is in the SE
45-225-9150 (Chiba) section of the bay and Funakata Ko in the NE section.
Winds—Weather.—Prevailing winds are from the S in the
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Telephone 3-5500-0769 (Tokyo)

summer and from the NW in winter.
45-225-9152 (Kawasaki/Yokohama) Tides—Currents.—The mean range of the tide in the N part
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of the bay is 0.8m, and the spring range is 1.1m.

45-225-9153 (Chiba)
Depths—Limitations.—The depths in the middle of the en-
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Facsimile 3-5500-0595 (Tokyo) trance to Tateyama Wan shoal quickly to the 10m curve, 0.3 to
45-225-9155 (Kawasaki/Yokohama) 0.5 mile off the beach at its head. Shira Ne, a dangerous rock,
lies outside the 10m curve, 0.45 mile SSW of Taibu Saki. Oki-
Web site http://www.naccs.jp na Shima, surmounted by a light, lies close off the S shore of
Tateyama Wan, 3.5 miles ENE of Suno Saki. Shoals, with a
Further information can be obtained from the Navigation
3.12 least depth of 4.2m, lie about 0.5 mile N of this island.
Safety Division, Maritime Traffic Department, 3rd Regional Kohage Dashi, about 1 mile NW of Suno Saki, has a least
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Coast Guard Headquarters, 5-57 Kitanaka-dori, Naka-ku, Yo- depth of 5.9m. Vessels should navigate with caution in this area
kohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 231-8818 (telephone: 45-2-11- as tide rips occur off of Suno Saki.
1118). There is a cargo wharf on the SE shore of the port, with a
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length of 190m and depths alongside of 3 to 4m; on the W side

Tokyo MARTIS—Contact Information of the cargo wharf is a pier 130m long with a depth alongside
5.5m. Tateyama Pier, on the NE side of the cargo wharf, is a
VHF VHF channels 13 and 16 230m long wooden pier having a depth alongside of 3.5m.
81-46-843-8622 Aspect.—Taibu Saki, the N entrance point of Tateyama
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Wan, is covered with a dense growth of pines; from a distance

Telephone 81-46-843-8624 it appears black and is easy to identify.
81-46-842-0118 Tateyama Air Base, a heliport and associated short airfield, is
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built on reclaimed land in the S part of the bay. An aero light is

Facsimile 81-46-844-4720
shown from a metal framework tower at Tateyama Air Base.
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Okino Shima is prominent, wooded, and surmounted by a

3.14 The outermost danger is Kakari Ne, with a depth of 5.5m, lying
lighted tower. 2 miles NNE of Ame Saki. A lighted tower stands close off-
Signals.—Storm signals are displayed at the head of Tateya-
3.14 shore, about 0.7 mile WNW; lighted piles stand close offshore
ma Ko. 0.5 mile WNW and 1.5 miles NW of Ame Saki.
Anchorage.—The recommended anchorage lies about 1
3.14 Anchorage can be taken in the SW part of the bay, in depths of
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mile ENE of Okino Shima, in a depth of 17m, mud. The an- 8 to 18m, sand, good holding ground. There are several fixed
chorage is sheltered from N, E, and SW winds. During strong fishing nets, that are in place year-round, near the center of the
W winds, high waves and rough seas are experienced, and the bay; care must be exercised when entering and anchoring.
anchorage is untenable. Due to the prevailing wind from the Caution.—The Doyo Nami enters the bay with destructive
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NW, use of the port in winter is considered hazardous. force and vessels should not anchor here if this phenomenon is an-
Caution.—Mariners are advised when approaching Tateya-
3.14 ticipated. Many shallow, rocky depths lie up to 2.5 miles E and SE
ma Wan to observe the two lines of fixed fishing nets, which of Turugi Saki; vessels should refer to the chart for this area.
extend 1 mile N from a position on the S shore of Tateyama A voluntary traffic separation scheme has been established
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Wan 1.5 miles E of Suno Saki. Fish havens are also prevalent by the Japan Captains’ Association ESE of Ken Saki (Tsurugi)
throughout the approach. (Turugi). The traffic scheme should be adhered to as far as
Tomiura Wan lies between Daibusano Hana and Namuya Sa-
3.14 practicable in the interest of safe navigation. Further informa-
ki, 1.75 miles NNE. It is encumbered with reefs and rocks and tion can be found in Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning
a light is shown within. Guide) Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia.
Asika Shima (35°13'N., 139°44'E.), located 4.5 miles NE of
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3.15 Uki Shima (35°06'N., 139°49'E.), 48m high, with Ame Saki, is formed of two black rocks. A light is shown from
steep cliffs lies 4 miles N of Daibisano Hana. a black round tower on the W rock of Ashika Shima, and there
Depths—Limitations.—Portions of this coast are fringed
3.15 is a white observation tower on the E rock. A lighted buoy is
with off-lying dangers to a distance of 1.5 miles. The 10m moored 0.1 mile ESE of Kasa Shima, which dries 0.9m, situat-
curve lies 0.1 mile off Myogane Saki and about 2 miles off ed near the SE end of the shoal. A wave meter, connected to
Isone Misaki. Asika Shima by a submarine cable, is moored about 160m S of
A rectangular area, 3 miles long in a N and S direction and
3.15 the rocks.
about 1.25 miles wide, centered about 4.5 miles N of Myogane
Saki, has been wire dragged to various depths, with the least Kurihama Wan (35°13'N., 139°43'E.)
depth being 8.2m.
Aspect.—Tomi San, a wooden hill with two peaks, the S and
3.15 3.17 Kurihama Wan is a bay open to the ESE, which is en-
higher of which is 350m high and prominent, lies 3.75 miles tered between Senda Saki and Otuka Hana, about 1 mile to the
ESE of Uki Shima. It does not appear twin-peaked from the S. NE; it is an open bight and indents the coast for about 0.7 mile.
Nokogiri Yama, 330m high, rises 1.25 miles ENE of Myo-
3.15 The port consists of a harbor protected by reclamation and
gane Saki. This hill has a sawtooth profile, but resembles a hel- breakwaters on its S side. It provides anchoring and berthing
met when viewed from the W. A conspicuous white facilities for mostly fishing and ferry vessels.
monument, illuminated at night, stands on an eminence about 1 The Tokyo Electric Power station is located at the S entrance
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mile ESE of Isone Misaki. to the bay.

Anchorage.—An open bay S of Futtsu Saki has depths of 5
3.15 Kurihama Wan lies within the harbor limits of Yokosuka Ko
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to 10m; it provides good temporary anchorage when the wind and is known as District No. 7.
is not too strong. Winds—Weather.—The wind is primarily SW in summer
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There are numerous lava beds and set nets in this area.
3.15 and NE in winter. The harbor is relatively calm, even during
Caution.—An abandoned submerged wave meter lies ap-
3.15 the NE winds of the winter season; however, when E to SW
proximately 2 miles NW of Myogane Saki; a submarine cable winds are strong during a typhoon, it is not safe to remain in
runs from this obstruction SE to the shore. port and all vessels are evacuated. Especially during a SW
wind, waves approaching from the SE enter the harbor at right
3.16 Tsurugi Saki (Ken Saki) (Turugi) (35°08'N., angles to the depth curves, when care must be exercised.
139°41'E.) is the SE extremity of Miura Hanto, and is the W Tides—Currents.—The flood current sets NE and the ebb
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entrance point to Uraga Suido. current sets SW, NW of Asika Shima. The NE flow reaches
The coastline between Ken Saki and Kannon Saki, 8 miles N,
3.16 maximum velocity 2.5 hours after LW; the SW flow reaches
is indented by Kaneda Wan, in the S portion, and by Kurihama maximum velocity 2.5 hours after HW. The velocity during
and Uraga inlets, in the N portion. There are many peaks along spring tides averages 0.5 to 0.6 knot.
this coast as well as continuous stretches of low hills. Depths—Limitations.—Otuka Ne, with a depth of 3m, lies
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Except near Kannon Saki, the water along this coast is shal-
3.16 about 0.1 mile SSE of Otuka Hana, in the entrance to the bay
low, and detached rocks and sunken reefs are numerous. and is marked close SSE by a lighted buoy. The main mooring
Kaneda Wan is formed by an open bight that indents the
3.16 facilities range in depth from 2.5 to 9m. A vessel, with a length
coast for about 2 miles. It is entered between Ame Saki, which of 220m, and a draft of 5.2m can berth alongside.
is about 1 mile N of Ken Saki, and Senda Saki, which lies Aspect.—A gray monument commemorating Commodore Per-
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about 3.8 miles NNE. The 10m curve lies about 0.8 mile off- ry, who landed here in 1853, stands at the head of the bay. There
shore. There are numerous dangers in Kaneda Wan, especially are three chimneys situated 0.65 mile SSE of the monument; the
in the N part, where they extend as much as 0.8 mile offshore. tallest of these chimneys is 204m high. There are two chimneys,
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0.15 mile farther S, that are about 183m high. and to ensure the safe navigation of vessels leaving or entering
Pilotage.—Pilots are available 24 hours. The pilot boarding
3.17 Tokyo Wan. The center consists of a two-story building sur-
station is situated 0.5 mile NNE of Ashika Shima. mounted by a lookout tower. Additional information on the
Anchorage.—There is good anchorage 0.2 mile E of the NE
3.17 Service Center can be found in Section 3.11.
end of the inner breakwater, in a depth of 8m, sand. Inside the Caution.—The fairway in the vicinity of Daini Kaiho (Fort
3.19
harbor the holding ground is generally poor. No. 2) and the ruins of Daisan Kaiho (Fort No. 3), is heavily
At the time of a typhoon, the anchorage is dangerous and
3.17 congested, making radar identification difficult. Vessels have
vessels must seek shelter elsewhere. grounded by confusing Daini Kaiho for Daiiti Kaiho (Fort No.
Caution.—When tankers carrying dangerous cargo are
3.17 1), mistaking Daiiti Kaiho for Futtsu Harbor, or the inability to
moored at Quay C and Quay D at the electric power plant, gen- identify Daisan Kaiho. Care should also be taken particularly
eral shipping must not approach within 50m of them. in the vicinity of Daisan Kaiho (Fort No. 3), due to the danger-
ous shoal areas surrounding the former fort. Entering, leaving,
Uraga Ko (35°14'N., 139°43'E.) or crossing the route in the section between Buoy No. 4 and
Buoy No. 5 is prohibited.
3.20 West side of Tokyo Wan.—The narrows between
3.18 Uraga Ko is entered about 1.5 miles SW of Kannon Kannon Saki and Daini Kaiho, about 3.3 miles N, constricts
Saki, and is located close NNE of Kurihama Wan. It consists of the N part of Uraga Suido and forms the inner part of Tokyo
an inner and outer harbor. The inner harbor penetrates about Wan. The least width in the narrows, between the 20m curve is
0.6 mile and is surrounded by a rim of hills, 50 to 80m high. about 2 miles.
Most of the shores of the inner as well as part of the outer har- The W shore of the bay extends about 1 mile NW of Kannon
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bor are occupied by shipways, docks, workshops, and quays of Saki to Hatayama Saki. Most of this coast is fronted by a sea-
a heavy industries company. wall, which makes it conspicuous. From Hatayama Saki, the
Uraga Ko lies within the harbor limits; it is a part of Yokosu-
3.18 coast extends in a bight about 3.5 miles WNW to the peninsula
ka Ko and is known as District No. 6. which forms the E side of Yokosuka Ko. The bight thus formed
Winds—Weather.—North winds in the winter and S winds
3.18 contains numerous dangers which lie up to 1.5 miles offshore.
in the summer are characteristic. The harbor is calm, except Sara Shima lies in this bight about 0.75 mile offshore.
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when the winds are SE to SW. Even when there is a strong NE

wind in District No. 1 or District No. 3 of Yokosuka Ko, there Yokosuka Ko (35°17'N., 139°40'E.)
is only a breeze present in this district.
Tides—Currents.—The mean range of tide is 0.9m, and the
3.18 World Port Index No. 61400
spring range is 1.2m. The tidal currents are weak, with the
maximum velocity of less than 0.3 knot reached about 4 hours 3.21 Yokosuka Ko is a designated Special Port, Open Port,
after HW and LW. The flood current sets N and the ebb current Quarantine Port, and Port of Entry. The port is a naval base, as
sets S. well as a building and repair facility and comprises the bays of
Depths—Limitations.—Depths in the fairway range from
3.18 Nagaura Ko, Yokosuka Ko, and Otsu Wan.
15m in the entrance to 5.9m at the head of the bay. There is a This port complex is divided into seven port districts, No. 1
private mooring buoy for use by vessels of 10,000 gt. through No. 7. The island of Azuma Hanto lies between Nagaura
There are two drydocks available for repairs, with capacities
3.18 Ko and Yokosuka Ko. Most of the facilities in Yokosuka Ko are
of 9,000 gt and 12,500 gt. for the use of the U.S. Navy. District No. 1 through District No. 4
Aspect.—Myojin Yama, a thickly-wooded hill 71m high, is
3.18 include the dockyard of Yokosuka Ko, Nagaura, the inner ap-
located N of the inner harbor entrance. Three radio towers, proaches to Yokosuka Ko, and the outer approaches, respectively.
marked by red obstruction lights, stand on Toriga Saki. Kurihama Wan, Uraga Ko, and Otsu Wan are also included within
Anchorage.—Vessels over 2,000 gt should anchor about 0.8
3.18 the harbor limits of Yokosuka Ko and lie, respectively, in District
mile E of Tomyo Saki, on the S side of the entrance, in a depth No. 5, District No. 6, and District No.7.
of 25m, sand. Vessels under 2,000 gt may anchor about 0.3 Tides—Currents.—The spring rise of the tide of Yokosuka
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mile NNE of Tomyo Saki, in 13m, sand and mud, good holding Wan is 1.7m, the neaps rise 1.3m.
ground. Vessels should anchor so as not to obstruct large ves- Depths—Limitations.—The depths vary from 12 to 15m in the
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sels entering or leaving the inner harbor. passages and from 15 to 36m in the anchorages. The maximum
These anchorages may be untenable during strong E to S winds.
3.18 permissible draft for a vessel at Nagaura Ko Pier is 9.6m, with a
length of 180m, and 18,000 dwt. The mooring buoys in this sec-
3.19 Kannon Saki (35°15'N., 139°45'E.) is a steep con- tion will accommodate a vessel up to 40,000 dwt, with a maxi-
spicuous bluff, 72m high, densely covered with trees, which mum draft of 11.7m, and a maximum length of 200m.
lies 1.5 miles NE of Uraga Ko. It lies on the SW side of Uraga New Port (Yokosuka Shinko) will accommodate a vessel
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Suido, at the entrance to the inner part of Tokyo Wan. A light is 200m long, draft of 10m, and 15,000 dwt.
shown from an octagonal concrete tower, 56m high, situated on Five berths, with depths of 7 to 11m alongside, lie on re-
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Kannon Saki. claimed land 1.5 miles WSW of Northeast Breakwater Light.
The Tokyo Wan Traffic Service Center is situated about Hakozaki Terminal serves as a Fleet Industrial Supply Cen-
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0.2 mile NW of Kannon Saki Light. The purpose of the center ter (FISC). Tankers of up to 51,000 dwt can be accommodated.
is to provide vessels with information, to control traffic routes, There are two fuel wharves, with a combined berthing length
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of 288m, that handle petroleum products. Fuel Wharf 244 can A Prohibited Anchorage Area extends 1.5 miles E and 2
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accommodate vessels up to 180m in length with a maximum miles SE of Kannon Saki.

draft of 10m; a deep draft of 10.9m can be accommodated at Caution.—In addition to the regular aids in this area, numer-
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high tide. Fuel Wharf 246 can accommodate vessels up to ous buoys for naval use are moored about the harbor, and other
200m in length with a maximum draft of 10.4m; a deep draft of lights are situated on piers, landing stages, etc. An obstructed
11.3m can be accommodated at high tide. fish haven lies about 4 miles E of Kurihama Wan. Another fish
Aspect.—A hill, with a flagstaff and signal station on its
3.21 haven lies nearly 2 miles NE.
summit, rises near the SW part of Azuma Hanto. The towers on Dangerous wrecks lie in the approaches to Yokosuka Ko,
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the S entrance point of Kurihama Wan (35°12.5'N., about 1.3 miles SE of Okino Ne and 2.3 miles SE, as indicated
139°43.2'E.) are conspicuous. Kananzaki Light (35°15.5'N., on the chart.
139°44.5'E.) provides a good navigational mark. A racon is sit- It has been reported (1997) a foul ground lies 0.6 mile E of
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uated at Fort No. 2 (35°18.7'N., 139°44.6'E.). the pilot boarding station.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 300
3.21 Okino Ne, with a least depth of 5.5m, lies in the NE part of the
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gt. Pilots will embark about 1.5 miles E of Northeast Breakwa- quarantine anchorage and is marked close S by a lighted buoy.
ter Light or off Kurihama Wan. In rough weather, the pilots A submarine cable is laid between a position about 0.5 mile
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board inside Northeast Breakwater Light or off Kurihama Wan. SW of Northeast Breakwater Light and the shore SW.
Outbound vessels or a vessel shifting berths in Tokyo Bay
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are requested to advise the ship’s ETD 24 hours and 6 hours 3.22 Koshiba Saki (Kosiba Saki) (35°21'N., 139°39'E.)
before departure. Any change in ETD should be immediately marks the N limit of Yokosuka Ko and the coast trends N for
reported. However, the pilotage service for vessels arriving and about 1.8 miles to Konosu Bana, the S limit of Yokohama Ko.
leaving New Port Wharf and Nagaura Pier in Yokosuka Harbor The waters SW of Koshiba Saki are within a prohibited area;
are subject to the following conditions: reference should be made to the chart.
1. At New Port Wharf No. 1, New Port Wharf No. 2, and Koshiba Sea Berth mooring buoy lies off reclaimed land
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Nagaura Pier, arriving vessels may pass Yokosuka Lighted fronting Koshiba Saki, 2.25 miles NNW of Northeast Break-
Buoy No. 1 until 30 minutes before sunset. Departing vessels water Light (35°19'N., 139°41'E.). Anchorage is prohibited
may leave the quay until 30 minutes before sunset. within 0.2 mile of the bay.
No pilot is available when wind velocity is 19.5 knots or Keihin Ko occupies the NW portion of Tokyo Wan; it in-
more. cludes Yokohama Ko, Kawasaki Ko, Tokyo Ko, and the water
2. At Nagaura Pier, arriving vessels, if berthing along- areas immediately adjacent to the intervening coast. The three
side, head out, may pass the breakwater entrance until 30 districts of the port will be described separately.
minutes before sunset. If berthing alongside, head in, the Keihin Ko is a designated Special Port, Open Port, Quaran-
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vessel may pass the breakwater entrance until sunset. De- tine Port, and a Port of Entry.
parting vessels, if berthed alongside, head out, may leave the Regulations for Turumi Fairway, Kawasaki Fairway, and
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quay until 2200. If berthed alongside, head in, the vessel Keihin Canal.—Vessels of over 1,000 gt, intending to navigate
may leave the quay until 30 minutes before sunset. the Turumi Fairway or the Kawasaki Fairway and enter
Kawasaki District No. 1 or Yokohama District No. 4, must
Tokyo Pilots—Contact Information notify the harbormaster by noon of the day prior to the planned
date of arrival. Similarly, vessels over 1,000 gt, intending to
Telephone 81-468-355709 shift berths within Kawasaki District No. 1 or Yokohama
Facsimile 81-468-355709 District No. 4 (except when shifting berths within waters other
than the Keihin Canal), or intending to navigate the Turumi
Web site http://www.tokyobay-pilot.jp
(Tsurumi) Fairway or the Kawasaki Fairway after getting
underway from berths in Kawasaki District No. 1 or Yokohama
Regulations.—Vessels approaching Yokosuka using the
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District No. 4, must notify the harbormaster by noon of the day
Uraga Suido Route must pass the center No. 5 Lighted Buoy prior to the planned date of getting underway. Any vessel that
prior to crossing the southbound side of the traffic route. changes its schedule, after having reported the above
Signals.—Signals are displayed from the signal station on
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information to the harbormaster, is required to notify the
Azuma Hanto. Another station is at the Harbor Office at the harbormaster immediately of any such change in schedule.
head of Yokosuka Wan. Local storm signals are displayed at
the Navy Yard and from the signal station on Hoha To. Yokohama Ko (35°27'N., 139°35'E.)
Contact Information.—Yokosuka Port Radio may be con-
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tacted on VHF channels 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22. World Port Index No. 61390
Hakozaki Terminal can be contacted on VHF channel 10.
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Anchorage.—Yokosuka Ko is reported to be a good typhoon

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3.23 Yokohama Ko, a great port, has complete facilities for
anchorage. the accommodation of large vessels. The principal wharves and
The quarantine anchorage lies NNE of the NE breakwater.
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other port installations are situated in a bight that indents the
The quarantine station is situated at Nagahama, 2 miles NW of coast between the NE end of the reclaimed land N of Negisi, and
the anchorage. the artificial island protecting Kawasaki Ko, about 3 miles N.
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo also anchor in the quaran-
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The port is divided into five sections, as follows:
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tine anchorage. 1. Section No. 1 lies within the E and N breakwaters.
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3.22 Yokohama Ko—Kanazawa Timber Pier
2. Section No. 2 lies S of the inner part of Yokohama

Fairway.
3. Section No. 3 lies N of the inner part of Yokohama
Fairway.
4. Section No. 4 lies N of Ogishima, between lines
drawn NNW near the middle of the island and a line drawn
WNW from the W extremity of the island to the opposite
shore.
5. Section No. 5 lies on either side of the outer part of
Yokohama Fairway and includes Negisi Wan.
Yokohama Port Web Site

http://www.yokohamaport.co.jp
Winds—Weather.—Winds are N in the winter and SSW in

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summer. Dense fog is reported to average 30 to 50 days a year.

Tides—Currents.—The mean range of the tide at Yokoha-
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ma Ko is 1.1m; the spring range is 1.4m. 3.23 Yokohama Ko

The tidal currents in Yokohama Ko are weak. Outside the
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breakwaters, the currents set NNW and SSE with the rising and entering through the channel, must wait for the tide. The Yokoha-
falling tides, respectively. Between the N and E breakwaters, ma Bay Bridge, with a vertical clearance of 56m at mid-span,
the current sets WNW with the rising tide. With strong S crossed Yokohama Channel from Jetty A to Daikoku Wharf.
winds, there is a rise of about 0.3m sea level. The general depths alongside the piers in Section No. 1
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Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation in Yokohama

3.23 range from 7.3 to 12m.
channel is 12m. Vessels with a maximum draft of 11.6m, when In Section No. 2, depths range from 9.4m to dredged depths
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of up to 16m. Daikoku Wharf, 1 mile N of Honmoku Pier, has 450m with an alongside depth of 12m; Berths C and D have a
a container terminal on its N side, passenger berths on its N combined length of 450m with alongside depths of 10 to 11m.
and E sides, and public quays on the SE and SW sides. The Land reclamation works are currently being carried out in
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container terminal has three berths, between 240 and 350m Yokohama Port for enlargement of the container terminal at the
long, with dredged depths alongside of 12 to 15m; vessels of Minami Honmoku container terminal.
up to 57,500 dwt can be accommodated. Yokohama Sea Berth Lighted Mooring Buoy is moored in
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Section No. 2 contains is the container terminal at Honmoku

3.23 about 21m of water, about 1 mile SE of the S extremity of
Wharf, which has berths up to 400m long and depths alongside Ogishima. This berth is designed to accommodate vessels with
of 15m; vessels up to 100,000 dwt can be accommodated. a draft up to 19.5m and a capacity of over 200,000 dwt. The
A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 17m, spans the channel
3.23 buoy moorings extend up to 0.15 mile from the buoy.
between Sekiyu Pier and the N side of Daikoku Wharf.
A prohibited area lies about 0.3 mile NW of Daikoku Break-
3.23 Tokyo Gas Ogishima LNG Berth, 0.2 mile from the SW cor-
3.23
water Light. ner of Ogishima, consists of a central platform with adjacent

Section No. 3 contains numerous berths for container ves-
3.23 mooring dolphins marked with lights. Depths alongside are ap-
sels. Vessels can berth here in depths of 7.9 to 12.0m. proximately 15 to 16m.
Section No. 4 contains some wharves with depths of 5.8 to
3.23 Toden Ogishima LNG Berth, 1.25 miles NNE of Tokyo Gas
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9.1m alongside; other berths have depths of 8.5 to 10.4m Ogishima LNG Berth, consists of a central platform flanked by
alongside. There is a detached oil pier, with dolphins off each dolphins extending 183m NNE and SSW. Lights are exhibited
end, which has a depth of 11.9m. from the platform and from the outer dolphins. A catwalk con-
In Section No. 5 the wharf extends 0.2m SE from shore; an
3.23 nects the platform to the N shore. There is a depth of about
additional four jetties, with depths of 5.0 to 6.4m alongside, ex- 17m at the berth. A quarantine anchorage lies close SW. For
tend from the wharf. further Berthing information see the table Titled Yokohama—
The Minami Honmoku container terminal, also situated
3.23 Berthing Facilities.
within Section No. 5 has two berths, each 350m in length with Aspect.—The Yokohama observation tower, 104m high,
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depths alongside of 16m and can accommodate vessels up to shows a light and stands nearly 2 miles W of Honmoku Break-
105,000 dwt. A third berth, 400m in length with depths along- water. There are several chimneys on Ogishima that are con-
side of 18m has recently been completed. This berth can ac- spicuous. The chimneys NE of the West Fairway also provide
commodate vessels up to 158,000 dwt. good landmarks for obtaining a position. Honmoku signal sta-
Osanbashi Passenger Terminal (35°27'N., 139°39'E.) has a
3.23 tion and radar tower stands approximately 0.3 mile E of the
total of four berths; Berths A and B have a combined length of root of Honmoku Breakwater.
Yokohama—Berthing Facilities
Berth Length Depth Vessel Size Remarks
Yamashita Pier
No. 1 180m 10.0m 15,000 dwt General cargo and breakbulk.
Osanbashi Passenger Terminal
A 240m 12.0m 30,000 gt Passengers.
B 240m 12.0m 30,000 gt Passengers.
C 350m 11.0m 30,000 gt Passengers.
D 130m 10.0m 30,000 gt Passengers.
Shinko Pier
No. 2 120m 9.0m 20,000 dwt Passengers.
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No. 8 192m 8.4m 15,000 dwt Closed.
Yamanouchi Pier
Yamanouchi Quay 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt —
Detamachi Pier
A 135m 7.5m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
B 135m 7.5m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
C 123m 7.5m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
D 123m 7.5m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
APM Terminals
MC-1 350m 16.0m 105,000 dwt Containers.
MC-2 350m 16.0m 105,000 dwt Containers.
MC-3 480m 18.0m 122,405dwt Containers, bunkers and reefers.
MC-4 400m 18.0m — Containers (under construction).
Honmoku Pier
A-1 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Breakbulk and general cargo.
A-2 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Breakbulk and general cargo.
A-3 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt General cargo.
A-4 345m — — General cargo.
A-7 250m 13.0m — Containers (closed).
A-8 250m 13.0m 25,000 dwt Containers.
B-1 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Breakbulk.
BC-1 390m 15.0m 60,000 dwt —
D-1 200m 11.0m 15,000 dwt Containers (closed).
D-2 200m 11.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
No. 1 185m 10.0m 12,500 dwt General cargo.
Nissan Wharf 1-2 360m 10.0m 17,000 dwt Vehicles.
K Line Yokohama Container Terminal
A-5 300m 13.0m 35,000 dwt Containers (closed).
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A-6 300m 13.0m 35,000 dwt Containers (closed).
Honmoku BC2 Container Terminal
C-5 200m 13.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
Nippon Express 390m 10.0m 30,000 dwt Containers.
Mizuho Pier (North Dock)
A 153m 9.0m 10,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
B 156m 9.0m 10,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
C 190m 10.0m 20,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
D 190m 10.0m 20,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
E 190m 10.0m 20,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
F 190m 10.0m 20,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
G 190m 10.0m 20,000 dwt Sand and gravel.
Suzushige No. 1 300m 12.0m 40,000 dwt General cargo.
Daikoku Pier
L-1 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Cruise vessels, breakbulk, and containers.
L-8 255m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Breakbulk and containers.
P-1 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt General cargo.
T-1 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt Containers.
T-3 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt General cargo.
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C-2 300m — 35,000 dwt Containers.
Kanazawa Timber
Timber Pier 230m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Timber products.
NYK Yokohama Container Terminal (NYYT)
C-4 350m 15.0m 57,500 dwt Containers
NKKK Corp Ohgishima Wharf
A 250m 10.0m 3,000 dwt Steel products.
B 266m 10.0m 20,000 dwt Steel products.
C 267m 12.5m 30,000 dwt Steel products.
D 250m 12.5m 30,000 dwt Steel products.
Nippon Mills Co.
Nippon Flour Mills 140m 9.0m 20,000 dwt Grain.
Kokusai Bulk Terminal
A-B 282m 17.5m 150,000 dwt Salt, silica, and grain.
Nisshin Oillio Ltd.
Soybeans and grain. Maximum loa of 160m
Isogo Bulk Pier 32m 12.5m 55,000 dwt
with dolphins.
Toyota Motor
No. 2 146m 9.5m 12,000 dwt Vehicles.
No. 3 159m 12.5m 50,000 dwt Vehicles.
Yamanouchi Pier
Yamanouchi Pier Quay 130m 7.5m — Closed.
Multipurpose Berths
Suzue and Asahi Kigyo Alcohol and cement. Maximum loa of185m
16m 11.0m 23,000 dwt
Wharf with dolphins.
Tanker Berths
Working Anchorage
Chemicals. Maximum loa of 200m. (Either
Anchorage N4 — — — the mother ship or daughter ship must be a
domestic vessel).
Exxon Mobil
Clean and dirty products. Maximum loa of
Mobil Sekiyu Co. Pier 49m 10.0m 30,000 dwt 240m. Maximum draft of 9.9m. Maximum
beam of 27.5m.
Showa Shell Yokohama
Supertankers. Crude oil. Maximum draft of
Showa Shell Sekiyu 338m 12.0m 70,000 dwt
10.8m. Maximum loa of 240m.
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Petroleum products. Maximum loa of
Showa Shell Sea Berth 93m 10.8m 33,000 dwt
170.8m. Maximum draft of 9.0m.
Daito Trading Terminal
No. 2 28m 6.0m 1,970 dwt Crude products.
No. 3 80m 12.2m 95,000 dwt Crude prod.ucts. Maximum loa of 248m
Nippon Vopak Yokohama
Nippon Vopak Jetty 13m 8.6m 20,000 dwt Dirty products. Maximum loa of 170m.
Nippon Petroleum Refining
Jetty A 20m 12.0m 81,283 dwt Dirty products. Maximum loa of 247.9m.
Tokyo Gas Negishi LNG Terminal
LNG. Maximum loa of 297.5m. Maximum
Toyko Gas Negishi 53m 14.0m 72,758dwt
draft of 12.6m.
Tokyo Gas Ohgishima LNG Terminal
LNG. Maximum loa of 289m. Maximum
Toyko Gas Ohgishima 67m 14.0m 71,642 dwt
beam of 49.0m. Maximum draft of 12.7m.
Nippon Petroleum Refining (Negishi)
Dirty products. Maximum loa of 300m.
Jetty A (East) 20m 12.0m 178,351 dwt
Maximum draft of 15.3m.
Jetty A (West 26m 17.0m 264,173 dwt
Maximum draft of 15.4m.
Clean products. Maximum loa of 247.9m.
Jetty B 19m 14.0m 81,280 dwt Maximum draft of 12.7m. Maximum beam
of 42m.
Ogishima Oil Terminal
Crude. Maximum beam of 60.0m. Maxi-
Keihin Yokohama SBM — 21.0m 265,000 dwt
mum draft of 19.7m.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for berthing all vessels

3.23 Contact Information.—Yokohama Port Radio may be
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over 3,000 gt and also for all oil tankers, LPG carriers, or vessels contacted on VHF channels 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22.
of at least 300 gt carrying dangerous cargo. Pilots should be re- Hakozaki Terminal can be contacted on VHF channel 10.
quested 24 hours in advance. Pilots board, as follows: Regulations.—Vessels entering, to which berths have been
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1. Tsurumi Fairway—In position 35°26.7'N, 139°45.3'E. allotted, should display the specially notified signal, as follows,
2. Yokohama Fairway and Nissan Honmoku Wharf Dis- from the time that they are near the harbor until they are
trict—In position 35°25.2'N, 139°42.8'E. secured at the berth. Designation flags should be verified with
3. Negishi Fairway and Area No. 5—In position the pilot, as the instructions and applicable moorings are
35°22.2'N, 139°41.8'E. subject to change.
Vessels are requested to advise Yokohama port radio of the
3.23 For other regulations pertaining to this area, refer to Pub.
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ship’s ETD 30 minutes and immediately before departure. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and
Ships are not berthed at night and must clear quarantine prior Southeast Asia, and Maritime Traffic Safety Law.
to sunset. Mooring should be completed before 2200. Pilotage Vessels using the Kawasaki Fairway and the Tsurumi Fair-
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is provided by Tokyo Wan District Pilot Association. way should report the following to Shiohama Control by VHF
or AIS:
Tokyo Pilots—Contact Information 1. Information relating to (and the status of) maritime
accidents which may adversely affect vessel navigation.
Telephone 81-468-355709 2. Information relating to the limiting of vessel traffic.
Facsimile 81-468-355709 3. Information regarding the status of fairway markers.
4. The status of any construction works or operations re-
Web site http://www.tokyobay-pilot.jp stricting vessel passage.
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5. Other matters relating to the safe navigation of vessel changeover.

traffic. Contact Information.—See the table titled Keihin—
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Vessels which require tugboat assistance should confirm

3.23 Contact Information.
their thruster conditions.
All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on
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VHF channel 16. Keihin—Contact Information

Signals.—The signals contained in the tables titled Keihin
3.23 Port Radio
Port—Tokyo Quarter—Signals, Keihin Port—Yokohama
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20
Quarter—Signals, Chiba Port—Signals, and Keihin Port—
Kawasaki Quarter—Signals are for the intended destination Port Authority
and route of vessels entering the port.
Telephone 81-456-717188
Substitute refers to the indicated international code of signals
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flag. The order the flags are listed in refers to the location of Facsimile 81-456-717310
the flags from top to bottom. E-mail [email protected]
The AIS signal refers to the destination which must be dis-
3.23
played via the vessel’s AIS, if fitted. Keihin Radio

Traffic controls for Yokohama Passage and Turumi (Tsuru-
3.23
Call sign Shiohama Control
mi) Passage are made at signal stations on Honmoku Wharf,
Naiko, Daikoku, and Turumi. VHF VHF channels 13, 14, and 16
Signal letters and meaning for Turumi Passage and Yokoha-
3.23
81-45-2259132
ma Passage are, as follows:
1. Flashing I—Entering signal. Telephone 81-45-2259134
2. Flashing O—Leaving signal. 81-45-2259135
3. Flashing X—Warning signal.
004310302
4. Fixed X—Prohibition signal. (For Yokohama Passage
only.) MMSI 004310303
5. Flashing F—Free signal. 004310304
6. Alternating flashing XI or OF—Preliminary signal for
Keihin Port—Tokyo Quarter—Signals

Signal Flags to
Meaning of Signal AIS Signal
Display
2nd substitute, Proceeding to berths on the W or N side of 15 Go Chi or M10, M11 dolphin
>JP TYO L
flag Lima berth.
2nd substitute, Proceeding to 10 Go Chi, 11 Go Chi Bldg Materials Wharf, Tatsumi Wharf
>JP TYO M
flag Mike berth M1 to M5 or 12 Go Chi log handling pond.
2nd substitute,
Proceeding to 10 Go Chi or Odaiba Liner Wharf. >JP TYO V
flag Victor
2nd substitute, Proceeding to mooring facilities N of a line joining Harumi Signal Station and
>JP TYO H
flag Hotel the S extremity of Shibaura Wharf.
2nd substitute, Proceeding to mooring facilities E of a line joining Harumi Signal Station and
>JP TYO T
flag Tango the NW extremity of Toyosu Wharf.
2nd substitute,
Proceeding to Ariake Wharf or piers for the government in Odaiba. >JP TYO A
flag Alpha
2nd substitute,
Proceeding to Shinagawa Wharf. >JP TYO S
flag Sierra
2nd substitute,
Proceeding to government piers in 13 Go Chi or Aomi Container Wharf. >JP TYO R
flag Romeo
Proceeding to Tokyo Electric Power Co., Oi Steam Power Station pier, Oi Con-
2nd substitute, tainer Wharf, Oi Marine Products Wharf, Oi Food Wharf, or mooring facilities
>JP TYO O
flag Oscar W of a line joining the S extremity of Oi Food Wharf and the N extremity of Oi
Wharf No. 2.
2nd substitute, Proceeding to mooring facilities in the central breakwater-inside reclaimed
>JP TYO C
flag Charlie land.
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Keihin Port—Yokohama Quarter—Signals

Signal Flags to
Display
1st substitute, flag Proceeding to E entrance of Keihin Unga and navigating through Keihin Ca-
—
Echo nal.
1st substitute, flag Proceeding to W entrance of Keihin Unga and navigating through Keihin Ca-
—
Whiskey nal.
2nd substitute, flags Proceeding to berth S of a line joining Yokohama Honmoku breakwater light
<JP YOK HM
Hotel and Mike and Yokohama outer breakwater S light.
2nd substitute, flag Proceeding to berth S of a line joining Yokohama outer breakwater S light to
>JP YOK Y
Yankee N extremity of Yokohama E breakwater.
2nd substitute, flags Proceeding to berth W of a line joining the N extremity of the Yokohama E
>JP YOK OS
Oscar and Sierra breakwater to Yokohama N breakwater light.
2nd substitute, flag Proceeding to berth N of a line joining Yokohama N breakwater light to Yoko-
>JP YOK D
Delta hama Daikoku wharf Hunadamari breakwater light.
2nd substitute, flags Proceeding to berth Daikoku wharf N of a line joining Yokohama N breakwa-
>JP YOK DS
Delta and Sierra ter light to Yokohama Daikoku breakwater W light.
2nd substitute, flags Proceeding to berth W of a line joining Yokohama Diakoku breakwater E
>JP YOK DE
Delta and Echo light to NE extremity of Diakoku wharf.
2nd substitute, flags Proceeding to berth W of a line joining NE extremity of Diakoku wharf in
>JP YOK DN
Delta and November Section 3 and the SE extremity of Suehiro Cho 1-Chome.
2nd substitute, flags Proceeding to berth N of a line joining the SE extremity of Suehiro-Cho 1-
>JP YOK SH
Sierra and Hotel Chome and the SW extremity of Suehiro-Cho 2-Chome in Section 4.
2nd substitute, flag
Proceeding to Kihinn Works NKK Corporation berths within Section 3. >JP YOK K
Kilo
2nd substitute, flags
Proceeding to Anzen-Cho 2-Chome S berths in Section 4. >JP YOK AZ
Alpha and Zulu
Proceeding to berths on the N side of Ogishima in Section 4. >JP YOK ON
Oscar and November
Proceeding to Asahi Unga. >JP YOK AU
Alpha and Uniform
Proceeding to Sakai Unga. >JP YOK SU
Sierra and Uniform
Keihin Port—Kawasaki Quarter—Signals

Signal Flags to
Display
1st substitute, flag
Proceeding to E entrance of Keihin Canal and navigating through Keihin Unga. —
Echo
1st substitute, flag
Proceeding to W entrance of Keihin Canal and navigating through Keihin Unga. —
Whiskey
2nd substitute,
flags Sierra and Proceeding to Sakai Unga. >JP KWS SU
Uniform
2nd substitute,
flags Tango and Proceeding to Tanabe Unga. >JP KWS TU
Uniform
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Keihin Port—Kawasaki Quarter—Signals

Signal Flags to
Display
2nd substitute,
flags India and Proceeding to Ikegami Unga. >JP KWS IU
Uniform
2nd substitute,
flags Sierra and Proceeding to berths in Shiohama Unga. >JP KWS SG
Golf
2nd substitute,
flags Delta and Proceeding to berths in Daishi Unga. >JP KWS DU
Uniform
2nd substitute,
flags Oscar and Proceeding to Quays on the S side of Okawa Cho in Section 1. >JP KWS OK
Kilo
2nd substitute,
flags Oscar and Proceeding to Quays on the S side of Ogi Cho in Section 1. >JP KWS OT
Tango
2nd substitute,
flags Mike and Proceeding to Quays on the S side of Mizue-Cho in Section 1. >JP KWS ME
Echo
2nd substitute,
flags Tango and Proceeding to Quays on the S side of Chidori-Cho in Section 1. >JP KWS TD
Delta
2nd substitute,
flags Uniform and Proceeding to Quays along the Keihin Canal in Ukishima-Cho in Section 1. >JP KWS US
Sierra
2nd substitute,
flags Hotel and Proceeding to Higashi-Ogishima Quay on the Keihin Unga side in Section 1. >JP KWS HO
Oscar
2nd substitute,
flags Oscar and Proceeding to quays on the N side of Ogishima in Section 1. >JP KWS OG
Golf
Chiba Port—Signals
Signal Flags to
Display
2nd substitute, 1st Proceeding to mooring facilities N of a line joining the SE extremity of Central
>JP CHB 1
substitute Wharf in Chiba Ko Section 1 and the SW extremity of Dezu Wharf.
2nd substitute, 3rd
Proceeding to the mooring facilities in Chiba Ko Section 3. >JP CHB 3
substitute
2nd substitute,
flags Foxtrot and Proceeding from Funabashi Central Wharf S Quay and NE Quay to M Quay. >JP CHB FS
Sierra
2nd substitute,
Proceeding to mooring facilities W of a line joining the NE extremity of Fu-
flags Foxtrot and >JP CHB FN
nabashi Central Wharf N Quay and Hinode Loch in Katsunan Ko.
November
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Chiba Port—Signals
Signal Flags to
Display
2nd substitute, Proceeding to mooring facilities W of a line joining a point bearing 340.5° and
flags India and 580m from a point bearing 056° and 1,210m from Chiba Ko Katsunan Ichikawa >JP CHB IW
Whiskey Light.
2nd substitute, Proceeding to mooring facilities N of a line joining a point bearing 072° and
flags India and 510m from a point bearing 073° and 1,820m from Chiba Ko Katsunan Ichikawa >JP CHB IE
Echo Light.
Shinagawa Pier from NE

3.23
Anchorage.—Quarantine anchorages, which serve both Yo-

3.23
Kawasaki Ko (35°30'N., 139°46'E.)
kohama and Kawasaki, are situated in Section III, to seaward
of Daikoku Breakwater, and in Section II, approximately 0.8 World Port Index No. 61385
mile WSW of Tonen-Ogishima Sea Berth. If a vessel must wait
for a berth, it may anchor in the quarantine anchorage or as 3.24 Kawasaki Ko lies adjacent to Yokohama Ko. It con-
near as safety permits. sists of a number of basins leading N from Keihin Unga and al-
Berths for vessels exceeding 500 gt, intending to stay 72 hours
3.23 so includes the mouth of Tama Kawa at the NE end of the
or longer in the quarantine anchorage, will be allocated by the harbor area. The port is entered through Turumi Passage or Ka-
harbormaster through the shipping companies concerned. An- wasaki Passage.
choring in the vicinity of such allocated berths by other vessels is Kawasaki Ko is divided into two areas, as follows:
3.24
prohibited. Ships anchoring in the area W of Naka No Se should 1. Area No. 1 lies NW of Ogishima and Higashi-Ogishi-
avoid anchoring within 1 mile of a line connecting Lighted Buoy ma, and N of Kawasaki Fairway.
B, Lighted Buoy C, and Lighted Buoy D. 2. Area No. 2 lies between Ogishima and Higashi-
Anchorage is prohibited in Yokohama Fairway, Kanagawa
3.23 Ogishima, and the seaward harbor limit.
Fairway, and Tsurumi Fairway. Anchorage is also prohibited in Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation for vessels in
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the area indicated on the chart between the outer harbor limit transit of Kawasaki Channel is 12m, and 11.7m for those ves-
and the entrances to Yokohama Fairway and Tsurumi Fairway. sels utilizing Turumi Passage. The Turumi-Tubasa Bridge,
Caution.—Vessels should navigate with caution when enter-
3.23 with a vertical clearance of 49m, crosses Turumi Passage be-
ing Tokyo Bay, N of Kannon Saki, in the vicinity of the forts. tween Daikoku Wharf and Yokohama.
Numerous groundings have occurred here due to not identify- In Section 1, near the middle of the NW side of Ogi Shima,
3.24
ing the forts correctly, even in favorable weather with local there is a wharf with depths of 12.5 to 12.8m alongside. On the
knowledge and radar. N side of Keihin Unga, and in the channel and basins leading
Navigation is prohibited within an area with a radius of
3.23 N, there are numerous piers and wharves with depths up to
366m centered on position 35°21'37˝N, 139°39'33˝E when the 12.9m alongside.
area is in use by U.S. vessels. An approach channel, dredged to 21m and marked by lighted
3.24
Depths of 1.0 to 3.5m less than charted were reported (2007)

3.23 buoys, leads to Nippon Kokan Wharf on the E side of Ogishi-
to lie in the vicinity of position 35°23.1'N, 139°37.8'E. ma; the two outermost channel buoys lie between Yokohama
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Sea Berth and Kawasaki Sea Berth. Range lights, shown from that are approached on a range bearing 331°. These berths have
metal posts and in line bearing 331°, lead towards Nippon Ko- charted depths of 8.2 to 23m alongside. Toden LNG Berth, with
kan Wharf. Quays on the SE side of Higashi-Ogishima are also depths of 17.2 to 17.7m alongside, extends S from Ogishima.
approached by this channel. Depths alongside Nippon Kokan Toden-Ogishima Sea Berth lies 0.5 mile S of Kawasaki
3.24
Wharf are 7.5 to 22m. Higashi-Ogishima Wharf, NE of Ogishi- Passage. This berth has depths of 26m alongside and will
ma, has nine berths, with alongside depths of 10 to 12m. accommodate a vessel as large as 315,000 dwt and a draft of
In Section 2, there are three berths on the E end of Ogishima
3.24 20.5m.
Kawasaki—Berthing Facilities
Dry Cargo Terminals (Chidori-Cho)
No. 1 120m 7.3m 3,000 dwt Limestone, sand, and scrap metal.
Daido Steel Terminal
Daido Berth 28m 6.0m 1,500 dwt Iron ore and steel products.
Daiichi
Cargo Berth 160m 9.0m — Steel products.
Cement Berth 162m — 10,750 dwt Cement.
Fuji Electric Terminal
Yamanouchi Quay 197m 6.0m 2,000 dwt —
Higashi-Ogishima
No. 1 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt —
No. 2 187m 10.0m 15,000 dwt —
No. 3 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt Breakbulk.
No. 4 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt —
No. 5 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt PCC.
No. 6 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt PCC.
No. 7 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt PCC.
No. 8 240m 12.0m — PCC.
No. 9 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt PCC.
No. 21 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 22 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 23 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 24 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 25 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 26 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 27 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 28 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
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No. 29 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 30 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
No. 31 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
JFE Steel
Raw Materials E-A 360m 22.0m 200,000 dwt Iron ore.
Raw Materials E-B 240m 18.0m 10,000 dwt Coal.
Raw Materials E-C 170m 13.5m 68,000 dwt Iron ore and coal.
JR East Kawasaki Thermal Power Plant Terminal
Kawasaki Pier 115m 7.0m 3,000 dwt Closed.
Kawasaki Container Terminal
KC1 — 14.0m 50,000 dwt Containers. Maximum loa of 380m.
KC2 — 14.0m 50,000 dwt Containers. Maximum loa of 380m.
Mitsui Wharf
Cement Dolphin 68m 9.0m 10,000 dwt Cement.
South Wharf 186m 12.0m 60,000 dwt Coal.
West Wharf 378m 10.0m 30,000 dwt Coal.
Nippon Express Terminal
Express berth 124m 6.0m 1,500 dwt —
Nisshin Four Milling
Wharf — 12.0m 50,000 dwt Aggregates.
Onoken Terminal
North Berth 128m 8.0m 5,000 dwt Steel.
South Berth 91m 6.0m — —
Taiheiyo Cement Terminal
Cement — 8.0m 7,000 dwt Cement.
Nippon Sanso Wharf
Wharf 191m 5.0m 1,000 dwt —
Toyo Futo Terminal
Quay 296m 9.5m 10,000 dwt Breakbulk.
Parallel Pier 389m 12.0m 20,000 dwt Aggregates.
Berth 56m 5.5m 499 dwt Sand.
Tanker Terminals
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Terminal
No. 1 — 5.1m 1,900 dwt Chemicals and LPG.
No. 2 — 5.5m 2,000 dwt Chemicals and LPG.
No. 3 — 5.0m 1,200 dwt Chemicals.
East Ohgishima Oil Terminal (EOT)
No. 0 90m 9.1m 5,786 dwt
Maximum beam of 16.5m.
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No. 1 90m 8.2m 5,786 dwt Crude.
No. 2 44m 7.5m 3,998 dwt Crude.
No. 3 65m 9.2m 1,515 dwt Crude.
Idemitsu Kosan
No. 1 22m 8.6m 20,000 dwt Chemicals.
Jx Nikko-Niseki (Shin Nihon Sekiyu Seisei Ukishima Honsan)
JXE Chidori — 7.0m 3,000 dwt Chemicals.
Gas. Maximum loa of 245m. Maximum
JXE Ukishima Hon 35m 12.0m 69,900 dwt
beam of 40.0m.
NKKK Corp Ohgishima Wharf
JXE Ukishima No. 1 22m 5.0m — Chemicals
JXE Ukishima No. 2 28m 5.0m 1,300 dwt Chemicals
JXE Ukishima No. 3 101m 6.0m 1,300 dwt Chemicals
JXE Ukishima No. 4 29m 5.0m 1,300 dwt Chemicals.
JXE Ukishima No. 5 27m 6.0m 1,500 dwt Chemicals,
Chemicals and LPG. Maximum loa of
JXE Ukishima No. 6 14m 7.9m 5,000 dwt
33m including dolphins.
JXE Ukishima No. 7 23m 6.0m 1,300 dwt Dirty products.
JXE Ukishima No. 10 29m 6.0m 2,000 dwt Clean products and LPG.
Kawasaki Kasei Chemicals
Chemicals. Maximum loa of 54m includ-
Chidori Dolphin 10m 9.8m 10,000 dwt
ing dolphins.
Mc Terminal
Chemicals and LPG. Maximum loa of
A-192 Pier 115m 10.8m 42,100 dwt
189m. Maximum beam of 33.0m.
Nippon Oil Ohgimachi
Aviation fuel and crude. Maximum loa of
No. 1 66m 12.0m 73,000 dwt
249m. Maximum beam of 42.6m.
No. 2 99m 7.5m 3,000 dwt Clean products. (Closed)
Nippon Vopak
Chemicals. Maximum loa of 170m. Maxi-
Kawasaki 68m 11.4m 30,600 dwt
mum beam of 25.9m.
Ohgishuma Oil Terminal
No. 1 100m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Dirty products.
Showa Denko KK Terminal
No. 1 40m 5.4m 800 dwt Clean products. (closed)
No. 4 45m 7.4m — Chemicals and LPG.
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Showa Denko KK Terminal (Chidori)
North Berth 33m 6.0m 3,000 dwt Chemicals.
South Berth 45m — — LPG.
TOA Japan Energy Terminal
LPG. Maximum loa of 245m. Maximum
Jetty 33m — 53,520 dwt
beam of 40.0m.
TOA Oil Mizue Terminal
Crude. Maximum loa of 348m. Maximum
Keihin Kawasaki SBM — 26.0m 315,000 dwt
draft of 21.0m.
No. 4 35m 5.4m 5,000 dwt Crude.
No. 5 35m 5.4m 2,000 dwt Crude.
Sanbashi No. 1 — 11.0m 5,000 dwt Crude.
Sanbashi No. 2 95m 11.0m 46,000 dwt Crude.
Sanbashi No. 3 31m 11.0m 5,000 dwt Crude.
Toden General 400 Terminal
No. 42 87m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Clean products.
No. 45 30m 5.0m 1,000 dwt LPG.
No. 46 25m 4.7m 500 dwt Clean products.
No. 47 37m — — Clean products.
Ohgishima Sea Berth KS-E 492m 26.0m 265,000 dwt
beam of 60.0m.
Ohgishima Sea Berth KS-W 370m 15.0m 113,022 dwt
beam of 44.0m.
Tokyo Electric Power
LNG. Maximum draft of 297.5m. Maxi-
Ohgishima LNG 450m 14.0m 76,110 dwt mum draft of 12.0m. Maximum beam of
48.1m.
Tokyo Yuso
No. 1 97m 12.0m 60,000 dwt Chemicals. Maximum beam of 208m.
Tonen General 100 Terminal
No. 1-171 209m 12.0m 5,000 dwt Dirty products.
No. 150-A-1 71m 12.0m 65,000 dwt
No. 150-A-2 39m 8.0m 5,000 dwt Dirty products.
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No. 150-A-3 30m 8.0m 2,000 dwt Dirty products.
No. 150-B-1 30m 6.5m 2,500 dwt Dirty products.
No. 150-B-2 31m — 2,000 dwt Dirty products. (closed)
No. 150-B-4 25m 6.0m 300 dwt Dirty products.
No. 150-B-5 25m 6.0m 300 dwt Dirty products.
Tonen General 200 Terminal
No. 1 89m 12.0m 68,000 dwt
No. 4 34m 6.0m 1,500 dwt CCP.
Nos. 6 and 7 55m 5.0m 1,000 dwt Clean products.
Kawasaki Sea Berth, which lies 0.8 mile SSW of the above sea
3.24 2. Flashing O—Leaving signal.
berth, is a buoy moored in a depth of 30m. The maximum safe 3. Flashing X—Warning signal.
draft at the berth is 20.5m for a vessel with a maximum of 315,000 4. Fixed X—Prohibition signal.
dwt. The buoy moorings extend up to 0.15 mile from the buoy. The signals contained in the table titled Keihin Port—Ka-
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Several submarine cables and pipelines are laid across

3.24 wasaki Quarter—Signals (see paragraph 3.23) are for the in-
Keihin Unga and the channels leading N of it; some landing tended destination and route of vessels entering the port.
places are marked by beacons. Two tunnels also cross Keihin Contact Information.—See the table titled Kawasaki—
3.24
Unga. Overhead cables cross some of the channels N of Keihin Contact Information.
Unga; the least vertical clearance is about 38m.
There are two dry docks on the N side of Keihin Unga,
3.24
Kawasaki—Contact Information
where repairs for vessels of up to 60,000 gt may be undertaken.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory in Kawasaki Ko for berth-
3.24
Tokyo Pilots
ing any vessels over 3,000 gt and for all oil tankers of any size, Telephone 81-44-266-877
LPG carriers, or vessels of at least 300 gt carrying dangerous car-
go. Pilots should be requested 24 hours in advance. Pilots are Facsimile 81-44-266-877
available 24 hours. Outbound vessels or vessels shifting berths Port Authority
are requested to advise the ship’s ETD 24 hours and 6 hours
before departure. Any change of ETD should be reported Telephone 81-44-200-1972
whenever it occurs. Facsimile 81-44-200-3981
3.24Pilots board, as follows:
1. Kawasaki Fairway—In position 35°28.7'N,
139°48.3'E (Large vessels are boarded within a circle with a
radius of 1 mile centered on a position 2.5 miles SSE of Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage, which serves both
3.24
Lighted Buoy No. 1.) Yokohama Ko and Kawasaki Ko, is situated SE of Yokohama
2. Ogi Shima No. 2 Fairway—Within a circle with a ra- breakwater, to seaward of Daikoku Breakwater. If a vessel
dius of 1 mile centered on a position 1 mile ESE of Lighted must wait for a berth, it may anchor in the quarantine anchor or
Buoy No. 1. as near as prudent. A quarantine anchorage has been designat-
Regulations.—See paragraph 3.24 for position and destina-
3.24 ed in a circular area, with a 300m radius centered at a position
tion reporting regulations required in Kawasaki Ko. about 0.5 mile SW of Ogishima Sea Berth.
Signals.—Traffic controls for Kawasaki Passage and Turumi
3.24 Anchorage is prohibited in the fairways and the area marked
3.24
Passage are made from signal stations situated on Turumi, Ta- on the chart.
nabe, Ikegami, Mizue, Siohama, Daisi, and Kawasaki. Anchoring is also prohibited in the vicinity of pipelines and
3.24
Signal letters and their meaning for Turumi Passage and Ka-
3.24 cables.
wasaki Passage are, as follows: Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies 1 mile NE of Toden-
3.24
1. Flashing I—Entering signal. Ogishima Sea Berth.
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Tokyo Ko (35°40'N., 139°45'E.) Depths—Limitations.—Access to Tokyo Inner Harbor is

3.25
through Tokyo West Passage, entered 0.5 mile SW of Tokyo

World Port Index No. 61380 Light and dredged to a depth of 16m. The channel then contin-
ues N, with a least charted depth of 11m. District No. 2 lies N
3.25 Tokyo Ko, in the NW part of Tokyo Wan, lies at the of the dredged fairway and contains Shibaura Quay, Hinode
mouth of the Sumida Kawa and occupies that part of Keihin Ko Pier, Takeshiba Pier and, Harumi Wharf to the NE, and Toyosu
not included in the port of Kawasaki and Yokohama. Tokyo Ko Wharf to the SE. Depths alongside range from 5.4 to 10.4m.
is divided into four districts. District No. 1 and District No. 2 There are several mooring buoys in this area. District No. 1 lies
lie well within the mouth of the Sumida Kawa. District No. 3 N of District No. 2; reclamation and construction are underway
and District No. 4 include the outer harbor NE and SW, respec- in this area
tively, of Tokyo Fairway. The principal piers and wharves lie in Tokyo East Passage (Tokyo Passage No. 3) lies between the NE
3.25
District No. 2. end of the Middle Breakwater and the East Breakwater. This
Tides—Currents.—The mean range of the tide at Tokyo Ko
3.25 channel leads to three basins and is dredged to a depth of 12m.
is 1.1m, and the spring range is 1.4m. Channel No. 2, dredged to 10m, also leads to these basins from
Within the harbor, the tidal currents follow the direction of
3.25 Tokyo West Passage; it is marked by lighted buoys and has a least
the channel. At the entrance to District No. 2, the flood and ebb charted depth of 9m. The Tokyo Gate Bridge, with a vertical
currents reach their maximum rate of about 0.8 knot, 2 to 2.5 clearance of 52m, crosses Tokyo East Passage close inside the
hours before HW and LW. A rate of 2.5 knots has been experi- breakwaters between Wakasu and Central Breakwater Outer
enced off the docks and the first line of mooring buoys. reclaimed land.
Tokyo—Berthing Facilities
Takeshiba Terminal
N 155m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Agricultural and general cargo.
O 155m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Agricultural and general cargo.
P 155m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Agricultural and general cargo.
Tokyo Wharf and Warehouse Terminal
Tokyo Wharf 240m — — General cargo and coal.
Hinode Terminal
H 94m 6.7m 3,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and foodstuff.
I 94m 6.7m 3,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and foodstuff.
J 94m 6.7m 3,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and foodstuff.
K 94m 6.7m 3,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and foodstuff.
L 94m 6.7m 3,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and foodstuff.
M 94m 6.7m 3,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and foodstuff.
Shibaura Terminal
B 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Cement, paper, and foodstuff.
C 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Cement, paper, and foodstuff.
D 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Cement, paper, and foodstuff.
E 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Cement, paper, and foodstuff.
F 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Cement, paper, and foodstuff.
G 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt PCC.
Shinagawa Terminal
SC 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
SD 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
SE 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
SF 190m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
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SG 171m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
SH 171m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Paper and vehicles.
SI 171m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Paper and vehicles.
SJ 171m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Paper and vehicles.
SK 171m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Paper and vehicles.
OI Container Terminal (K Line)
No. 1 330m 15.0m 50,000 dwt Containers. Maximum draft of 14.0m.
OI Container Terminal (Mol)
OI Container Terminal (Wan Hai Lines)
OI Container Terminal (NYK)
No. 6 340m 15.0m — Containers. Maximum draft of 14.0m.
No. 7 340m 15.0m — Containers. Maximum draft of 14.0m.
OI Marine Products
J 225m 12.0m 15,000 dwt Marine products.
K 225m 12.0m 15,000 dwt Marine products.
OI Foodstuffs Terminal
L 203m 12.0m 30,000 dwt Wheat, fruit, and vegetables.
M 203m 12.0m 15,000 dwt Wheat, fruit, and vegetables.
N 203m 12.0m 15,000 dwt Wheat, fruit, and vegetables.
Bulk Cargo Terminal
No. 1 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt Coal and metal.
Aomi Container Terminal
Hanjin Aomi A-3 Tokyo Terminal
Evergreen Aomi A-4 Container Terminal
Odaiba Liner Terminal
A 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
B 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
C 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
D 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
E 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
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F 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
G 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
H 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
I 200m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Steel, paper, and lumber.
Ferry Terminal
AA 225m 7.5-8.5m 6,000 gt Vehicles and paper.
AB 225m 7.5-8.5m 6,000 gt Vehicles and paper.
AC 225m 7.5-8.5m 6,000 gt Vehicles and paper.
AD 225m 7.5-8.5m 6,000 gt Vehicles and paper.
No. 15 Lumber Terminal
B 240m 12.0m 25,000 dwt Lumber.
C 240m 12.0m 25,000 dwt Lumber
D 240m 12.0m 25,000 dwt Lumber.
Wakasu Domestic Trade
A 226m 11.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
Harumi Passenger Terminal
K 226m 10.0m 20,000 gt Passengers.
L 228m 10.0m 20,000 gt Passengers.
Harumi Passenger Terminal
G 166m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and paper.
H 166m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and paper.
I 166m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and paper.
J 166m 9.0-10.0m 15,000 dwt Non-ferrous metals and paper.
Tanker Berths
Oi Thermal Power Plant
No. 1 140m — — Petroleum products,
Anchorage is prohibited in Tokyo East Passage.

3.25 chemical products, and fertilizers. The Rainbow Bridge, with a
District No. 3 and District No. 4 lie E and W of the Tokyo
3.25 vertical clearance of about 50m, spans the S end of District No.
West Passage, respectively. Shinagawa and Oi Wharves, hav- 2. For further berthing information see the table titled Tokyo—
ing container and ro-ro facilities, are situated on the W side. Berthing Facilities.
Shinagawa Terminal also handles general cargo. Depths along- Aspect.—The most prominent landmarks are Tokyo Tower,
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side range from 8 to 10m. On the E side of Tokyo West Passage 350m high, situated in the NNW part of Tokyo, and the World
are the Foreign Trade, Odaiba Public, and General Cargo Trade Center Building, 160m high, situated 0.55 mile ESE of
Wharves. Depths alongside range from 4.5 to 11.5m. Tokyo Tower. There are many chimneys that are useful in fix-
Aomi Container Wharf, on the E side of Tokyo West Fairway,
3.25 ing a position.
has five berths. Two berths have depths of 13m alongside while A Ferris wheel, approximately 200m in height, is also prom-
3.25
the remaining three berths have depths alongside of 15m. inent.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot boards in the
3.25
3.25The passenger ship terminal is at Takeshiba. Terminal 10 vicinity of the quarantine anchorage and Tokyo Light. The
serves vessels of up to 5,000 gt with facilities for ro-ro, contain- ship’s ETA should be sent 24 hours, 6 hours and 3 hours in ad-
er, and general cargo. Terminal 15 is principally a lumber termi- vance. All communications with the pilot should be by radio.
nal. The Harumi Terminal receives foodstuffs, lumber, and Requests for pilotage should be made by 1200 on the previous
cement; there is also a passenger terminal on the S side. The day. Pilots are normally available 24 hours for vessels of
Asashio Terminal, to the W of Harumi Terminal, handles steel, 10,000 gt and larger.
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Regulations.—Passenger ships and large vessels using

3.25 ed destination and route of vessels entering the port.
mooring facilities must submit applications for use to port Vessels of 500 gt or more, intending to depart District No. 1
3.25
managers through shipping firms or agents 3 days before entry and District No. 2, shall hoist the signal from the International
into port, so that they may have berths designated. Small ves- Code of Signals for preparing to get underway by day, and by
sels, less than 300 gt, do not need to apply for anchorage. night, illuminate two vertical white lights, both plainly visible,
When a vessel wants to use the anchorage facilities, they must
3.25 30 minutes prior to scheduled time of getting underway. Such
submit an application for use of the anchorage areas to the Tokyo- vessels shall also sound two prolonged blasts on whistle or siren,
Yokohama Port Director, to have anchorage sites designated. and shall follow signal instructions from Shibaura Wharf Signal
Small vessels, less than 300 gt, do not need to request anchorage. Station.
Anchorage.—Vessels requiring pratique must anchor in the
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Tokyo Ko—Tokyo Fairway Signals quarantine anchorage, which is situated about 1 mile SE of To-
kyo Light.
Illuminated
Flashing Light Meaning
Letter
Tokyo Wan—East Side
White light flash- Outbound vessels
ing every 2 sec- Flashing I stop and wait clear 3.26 The E shore of the inner part of Tokyo Wan extends
onds. of the fairway. NE from Futtsu Saki for a distance of 20 miles, then NW about
9 miles to the head of the bay.
Inbound vessels stop
Red light flashing The bank that lies N of Futtsu Saki dries out as much as 1
Flashing O and wait clear of the
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every 2 seconds. mile offshore in places.

fairway.
Alternating white Vessels exceeding Kisarazu Ko (35°22'N., 139°53'E.)
and red lights 5,000 gt and tankers
Flashing F
flashing every 3 stop and wait clear World Port Index No. 61372
seconds. of the fairway.
Light exhibiting 3.27 Kisarazu Ko is an open port established on reclaimed
three red flashes land, situated about 3.3 miles NE of Futtsu Saki. The N side of
All traffic prohibit- the harbor is protected by a breakwater extending about 1.8
and three white Fixed X
ed. miles W on the N side of the dredged channel, and on the S
flashes every 6
seconds. side by the reclaimed land that forms the wharves. The harbor
limits may be seen on the chart.
Alternating Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is entered through a
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flashing of X Preliminary signal channel, about 4 miles long, that has been dredged to a depth of
—
and I, X and for changeover. 19m, and has a width of 440m. A turning basin at the E end of
O, or X and F the 19m dredged area, is about 700m in width. A 12m dredged
channel leads NE from the turning basin, and an 11m channel
A ship carrying explosives or any other dangerous cargo
3.25 extends SE from the turning basin. On the SW side of the re-
must submit two copies of the application in advance to the claimed land there is a channel, leading to the berths, that is
Port Director for permission to use the port. Such ships are re- dredged to a depth of 11m; these berths are referred to as West
quired to stay outside the port, in the Third District. However, Pier. Center Pier is situated at the turning basin and East Pier is
they may enter at the discretion of the Port Director. situated SE of the turning basin.
Vessels over 500 gt that want to enter the port at night (be-
3.25 Center Pier can accommodate vessels up to 270,000 dwt and
3.27
tween sunset and sunrise) must apply to the Port Director in ad- a draft of 19m at HW.
vance and receive permission. East Pier can accommodate vessels up to 30,000 dwt and a
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Tankers must enter port at dead slow speed preceded by a pa-

3.25 draft of 11m.
trol boat, with one tug boat on each side of the vessel, and fol- West Pier can accommodate a vessels up to 40,000 dwt and a
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lowed by a patrol boat. When moored, the tanker’s engines draft of 11m.
should be kept ready for immediate use in case of an emergen- Public Wharf has a dredged depth of 12m at the “G” berth,
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cy. In addition, tow lines are to be placed over the bow and which is situated at the head of the wharf.
stern, with eyes close to the water surface. Futtsu Passage is entered 4 miles NNE of Futtsu Misaki and
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Signals.—Flashing light traffic signals for vessels using To-

3.25 leads 2.75 miles SSE to Futtsu LNG Tanker Berth (35°20'N.,
kyo Fairway are shown from Tokyo Light (35°34'N., 139°50'E.). The fairway and turning basin are dredged to a
139°50'E.). Illuminated letter traffic signals are shown from the depth of 14m and are marked by lighted buoys.
three signal stations on Oi Wharf No. 2, Maritime Museum, Kisarazu Ko is one of the largest ports in Japan. There are
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and Harumi Wharf. The signals, shown by day and night, apply various piers within the port which can accommodate vessels
to vessels over 500 gt, as given in the table titled Tokyo Ko— with drafts from 7.6 to 10.8m.
Tokyo Fairway Signals. Aspect.—There are several chimneys on the reclaimed area
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The signals contained in the table titled Keihin Port—To-

3.25 that rise above 100m. In the W part of the area, the most prom-
kyo Quarter—Signals (see paragraph 3.23) are for the intend- inent chimney rises to a height of 224m.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding
3.27 10,000 gt. Requests for pilots should be sent via ship’s agent 24
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Rainbow Bridge from E
Kisarazu Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum Vessel
Size Draft
Futtsu Terminal
A 90m 5.5m — — General cargo.
B 90m 5.5m — — General cargo.
C 90m 5.5m — — General cargo.
D 90m 5.5m — — General cargo.
E 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt 7.0m General cargo.
F 130m 67.5m 5,000 dwt 7.0m General cargo.
Kisarazu Terminal
Log Berth 190m 7.5m — — Timber.
Kisarazu Timber Terminal
Coal and iron ore. Berthing length of 30m
Central No. 1 5.0m 5.5m — —
(including dolphin).
Coal and ion ore. Berthing length of25m
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Maximum Vessel
Size Draft
Coal andiron ore. Berthing length of 108m
Central No. 4 120m 4.5-6.0m — — Coal and iron ore.
Central No. 5 282m 19.0m — — Coal and iron ore.
Central No. 6 304m 17.0m 150,000 dwt 16.3m Coal and iron ore.
Limestone and bunkers. Berthing length of
Central No. 10 13m 9.0m — —
200m (including dolphin).
Central No. 11 35m 7.5m — —
Central No. 12 172m 15.0m — —
East No. 2 172m 11.0m — — Breakbulk.
East No. 9 135m 6.5m — — Breakbulk and bunkers.
West No. 1 143m 5.5-6.5m — — Breakbulk and bunkers.
West No. 4 111m 11.0m — — Breakbulk.
West No. 5 100m 11.0m — — Breakbulk and bunkers.
West No. 6 111m 11.0m — — Breakbulk and bunkers.
West No. 7 144m 11.0m 30,000 dwt 9.0m Breakbulk.
West No. 8 250m 11.0m 30,000 dwt — Breakbulk and bunkers.
West No. 9 310m 11.0m 40,000 dwt — Breakbulk.
West No. 10 277m 11.0m 40,000 dwt 10.0m Breakbulk and bunkers.
Shinminato
A 90m 5.5m — — Coal, breakbulk and bunkers.
B 90m 5.5m — — Coal, breakbulk and bunkers.
C 90m 5.5m — — Coal, breakbulk and bunkers.
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Maximum Vessel
Size Draft
D 90m 5.5m — — Coal, breakbulk and bunkers.
E 130m 7.5m — — Coal, breakbulk and bunkers.
F 130m 7.5m — — Coal, breakbulk and bunkers.
G 220m 12.0m — — Breakbulk and bunkers.
H 280m 12.0m — — PCC and bunkers.
Shiohama
A 60m 4.5m — — Sand and bunkers.
B 60m 4.5m — — Sand and bunkers.
C 60m 4.5m — — Sand and bunkers.
D 60m 4.5m 15,000 dwt — Sand and bunkers.
Tanker Berths
Tokyo Electric Futtsu Thermal Power Station
No. 1 145m 14.0m — — LNG.
LNG. Maximum loa of 297m. Maximum
No. 2 45m 14.0m 79,000 12.5m
beam of 48.2m.
hours in advance. Pilots board, as follows: Chiba Ko (Tiba Ko) (35°35'N., 140°04'E.)
1. Kaisarazu Fairway and Kimutsu Fairway—within a
circle of radius 1 mile centered on Harbor Entrance Lighted World Port Index No. 61375
Buoy No. 2.
2. Futtsu Fairway—on the E side of a circle of radius 1 3.28 Chiba Ko is an industrial harbor complex, designated
mile centered on Nako-no-Se Fairway Lighted Buoy No. 6. as an open port, situated in a bight between 3 miles ENE and
Contact Information.—See the table titled Kisarazu Ko—
3.27 13 miles NE of Banzu Hana. The harbor consists of a number
Contact Information. of dredged basins and sections on reclaimed land. It consists of
an inner and outer harbor, whose limits may be seen on the
Kisarazu Ko—Contact Information chart. Chiba Ko fronts the cities of Chiba and Ichihara (Itiha-
ra). There are five sections in this harbor and four fairways.
Port Radio The fairways include Chiba Passage, Anegasaki Passage, Ichi-
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 hara Passage, and Shiizu Passage.
Depths—Limitations.—Chiba Passage, marked by lighted
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Port Authority
buoys, has been dredged to a depth of 18m. It extends in a NE
Telephone 81-43-223-3835 direction from the outer harbor for a distance about 8 miles to
Section No. 1. There is a basin within this section that is also
Facsimile 81-43-227-0928
dredged to 18m. The draft limitation in the channel is 17m.
E-mail [email protected] Ichihara Passage, dredged to a depth of 12m, leads to berthing
spaces close S of those accessed by way of Chiba Passage.
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is centered about 2
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Anegasaki Passage, dredged to 15.7m, is also marked by light-
3.28
miles ENE of the dredged channel entrance buoys. There are ed buoys, as are Chiba and Itihara Passages. Shiizu Passage,
depths of 15.6 to 22m in the anchorage. dredged to 15.8m, leads to a basin on the S side of Anegasaki
Caution.—Seaweed cultivation is being carried out in the
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Power Station. Kitasode Fairway is the southernmost passage in
area SW of the West Pier. It should be noted that the discharge Chiba Ko and has a least depth of 10.5m.
of oil or oily waste into the water is strictly prohibited by the Section No. 1 and Section No. 2 contain the main berthing
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Marine Pollution Law and other related laws. Similarly, pro- facilities for public use. Depths alongside range from 3 to 18m.
ceeding to the cultivated area is prohibited. Mitsui Dry Dock, having a capacity of 150,000 dwt, is situated
in Section No. 2, 2.5 miles SE of Chiba Light.
Banzu Hana (35°25'N., 139°54'E.) is situated about 1.5
3.27 In Section No. 3, depths alongside range from 3 to 12.8m.
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miles N of Kisarazu Ko harbor limit. From Banzu Hana to the Marubeni Sea Berth has alongside depths of 14 to 14.4m.
S harbor limit of Chiba (Tiba) Ko, 3 miles ENE, the coast is In Section No. 4, depths alongside range from 4.5 to 16m. Pet-
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low and fronted by shoal water up to 1 mile offshore. rochemical, oil, gas, and power companies are situated there.
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Tokyo Gas Terminal (35°28'N., 139°59'E.), in the S part of

3.28 tion reporting regulations required in Chiba Ko.
the harbor, consists of No. 1 Pier, a dolphin berth, with a depth Signals.—Flashing light traffic signals for vessels using Chi-
3.28
of 15.6m on its E side and 14.5m on its W side. A basin W of ba Passage are shown from Chiba Light (35°34'N., 140°03'E.)
Tokyo Gas Terminal is approached by a channel dredged to and Chiba Chuoko Signal Station (35°35.7'N., 140°05.3'E.).
14m and marked by lighted buoys. No. 2 Pier, provides a dol- Flashing light traffic signals for Ichihara Passage are shown
phin berth with a least depth of 14.5m for LNG vessels. from Chiba Light. Illuminated letter traffic signals for vessels
East of the gas terminal there is a basin with Sodegaura
3.28 using Chiba Passage are shown from Chiba Light.
Wharf at its head. Lighted buoys mark the W side the entrance The signals, shown by day and at night, are as given in the
3.28
to the basin. The LNG terminals, to the S of a passage about table titled Chiba Ko—Signals.
1.5 miles long and dredged to a depth of 14m, can accommo- The flashing light signals are the same for both Chiba
3.28
date vessels up to 70,000 dwt, having a draft of 16m. Passage and Ichihara Passage.
Keiyo Sea Berth, with two berths can accommodate a vessel
3.28 From the N limit of the outer harbor of Chiba Ko, the coast
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of 260,000 dwt, with depths alongside of 20m. trends N to Funabashi and Itikawa. The entire coastal area is
Reference should be made to the charts for location of the pro-
3.28 under reclamation.
hibited areas and submarine cables and pipelines in this harbor. The signals contained in the table titled Chiba Port—Sig-
3.28
Aspect.—Conspicuous landmarks include two chimneys,

3.28 nals (see paragraph 3.23) are for the intended destination and
each 204m high, situated about 0.6 mile S of the liquid natural route of vessels entering the port.
gas pier; three chimneys in a line, 205m high, about 2.5 miles Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is situated on the N
3.28
NE of the above chimney; and the government building at Chi- side of Chiba Passage, about 2.8 miles NE of its entrance. The
ba and a lighted tower 0.25 mile NW of it. A light is shown depths in the anchorage vary from 11 to 14.2m.
from the shore 3.25 miles NNE of Chiba Light. There are nu-
merous tanks and chimneys with flares charted in this area. Katsunan Ku (35°40'N., 139°59'E.)
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory and is available from sun-
3.28
rise to 1 hour before sunset. Requests for pilots should be sent World Port Index No. 61378
24 hours in advance. Pilots board, as follows:
1. Chiba, Ichihara, Anegasaki, and Shiizu Fairways— 3.29 Katsunan Ku lies N of the outer basin of Chiba Ko
within a circle of radius 1 mile centered on the Harbor En- and embraces the former port of Funabashi Ichikawa Ko. The
trance Lighted Buoy; however, the pilot normally boards port consists of a number of quayed basins. Breakwaters pro-
vessels with a draft of 10m or less in the vicinity of the quar- tect the S side of the port, and the W part is protected by the re-
antine anchorage and vessels with a draft of greater than 10m claimed land. Edo Kawa flows into Tokyo Wan through the W
about 1 mile WSW of Chiba Ko Harbor Entrance Lighted part of the harbor.
Buoy No. 1. Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is approached from the
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2. Funbashi Fairway—within a circle of radius 1 mile S through a channel 4.25 miles long, dredged to a depth of
centered on a position 1 mile WSW of Lighted Buoy No. 1. 12m. Close within the breakwater the channel is dredged to
3. Kita Sode and Minami Fairways and the Tokyo Gas 10m. The quays have depths from 5 to 12m alongside and will
LNG Berth—within a circle of radius 1 mile centered on a po- accommodate vessels up to 15,000 dwt.
sition 1.5 miles SW from the SW end of Keiyo sea berths. The basins in the E mouth of the Edo Kawa can be
3.29
4. Keiyo sea berths—within a circle of radius 1 mile approached through Ichikawa Channel, dredged to 6.5m
centered on a position 2 miles WSW of Keiyo sea berths. (2012). This channel is buoyed and its entrance is about 3 miles
Vessels unfamiliar with Uraga Channel may receive a pilot at
3.28 N of the entrance to the main channel.
Uraga Channel No. 1 Lighted Buoy. This is especially Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding
3.29
recommended for tankers exceeding 100,000 dwt and 10,000 gt. Pilots embark at Chiba quarantine anchorage. There
liquefied-gas carriers. are no restrictions on entry or sailing, however, pilots are only
Regulations.—See paragraph 3.23 for position and destina-
3.28 available during daylight hours until 1 hour before sunset.
Chiba Ko—Signals
Flashing Light Illuminated Letter Meaning
Inbound traffic and outbound small craft may pro-
White light flashing every 2 seconds. Flashing I ceed. Outbound vessels over 500 gt or 50m loa or
greater stop and wait clear of passage.
Outbound traffic and inbound small craft may pro-
ceed. Inbound small craft may proceed. Inbound
Red light flashing every 2 seconds. Flashing O
vessels over 500 gt or 50m loa or greater stop and
wait clear of passage.
Both inbound and outbound traffic of 140m loa or
Alternating white and red lights flashing greater (over 1,000 gt for tanker) must stop and
Flashing F
every 3 seconds. wait clear of passage. Vessels under these limits
may proceed.
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Chiba Ko—Signals
Flashing Light Illuminated Letter Meaning
Light exhibiting three red flashes and All traffic prohibited except the one vessel permit-
Fixed X
three white flashes every 6 seconds. ted by the Port Captain.
Anchorage.—Vessels for Katsunan Ku may use Chiba Ko

3.29 observed.
quarantine anchorage. The depths in the anchorage range from Depths—Limitations.—The fairway channel has depths of
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11 to 14.2m. 5.5m, and the depths in the N part of the harbor are between 4
Between the W limit of Katsunan Ku and the E limit of Keihin
3.29 to 5.9m.
Ko, 3 miles W, is an area of reclaimed and developed land. The At night, buoys on the N side of the channel, in the vicinity
3.32
W mouth of Edo Kawa flows out close E of the E limit of Keihin of the bridge, are difficult to distinguish against the lights of
Ko. Urayasu Light is shown from a square metal framework the town.
tower, 8m high, situated off the S extremity of the reclaimed land Signals.—Local storm signals are displayed from a hill to
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Caution.—Depths of 0.5 to 1.5m less than charted were re-

3.29 the W of the town of Misaki, which is situated on the mainland.
ported (2006) in Katsunan Ku. Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage is situated close NE
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of the E extremity of Joga Shima.

3.30 South side of Miura Hanto.—From Ken Saki. the
coast trends in a W direction about 3 miles to Misaki Ko. The Sagami Wan
coast is indented by several small bays. There are many rocks
and reefs along the coast, with depths ranging more than 20m, 3.33 Sagami Wan (35°12'N., 139°22'E.) is a large open
0.5 mile offshore and beyond. bay between Joga Shima and Manazuru Misaki, 22 miles W.
Joga Shima (Zyo-ga Shima) (35°08'N., 139°37'E.), a flat
3.30 This bay lies at the head of Sagama Nada. The E shore of the
trapezoidal shaped island, 30m high, lies about 0.2 mile off- bay is formed by the W coast of Miura Hanto, which extends in
shore, and forms the S side of Misaki Ko. A bridge, with a ver- a general NNW direction for about 10 miles; it has many in-
tical clearance of 22m, spans the channel. A breakwater dentations with a few sandy beaches and many rocks. The N
extends toward the mainland from both the NE and NW ends shore of the bay is a long sandy beach with no dangers except
of the island. A breakwater also extends from the mainland in a in the vicinity of Uba Shima (Ubaga Shima). The W shore has
SSW direction toward the W breakwater; there is an opening few indentations, except for the projecting Manazuru Misaki,
about 100m wide. A detached breakwater extends NW from and consists mostly of a stone beach.
the NW extremity of Joga Shima. The depths in the bay generally are deep, especially in the W
3.33
Misaki Ko (35°08'N., 139°37'E.) is a small harbor enclosed

3.30 where the 20m curve lies within 0.4 mile of the shore near
by the above-described breakwaters. Odawara (35°15'N., 139°10'E.).
Winds—Weather.—At Ken Saki, E of Sagami Wan, in win-
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3.31 Misaki Seto—West entrance.—A light stands on the ter when the NW seasonal winds are strong, the wind direction
head of the S outer breakwater, which extends 0.18 mile WNW is affected by geographical features. The velocity of the winds
from Nadaga Saki, the NW extremity of Joga Shima. A light from the N or NE is relatively low, and the weather is mild.
stands on the head of the N outer breakwater, which extends In the summer, land and sea breezes develop and it is fairly
3.33
NNE to the shore from a position 0.1 mile NE of the S outer cool. Wind direction is S or SW. Offshore, fog often develops in
breakwater. The W entrance to Misaki Seto lies between the the spring when the area is covered by a high pressure system
outer breakwaters. Inner N and S breakwaters lie about 0.3 and a weak wind blows. In the summer, fogs are common late at
mile inside the outer breakwaters. There is a basin bordered by night or in early morning when there is a weak wind.
quays between the inner and outer N breakwaters. Tides—Currents.—Near Joga Shima, tidal currents are
3.33
changeable due to the effects of ocean currents. In general, the

3.32 Misaki Seto—East entrance.—A breakwater proj- flood tide current flows to the W, and the ebb tide current to the
ects 91.5m NE from the NE extremity of Joga Shima on the S E. West of Joga Shima, the flood current is NNW at a rate of
side of the E entrance to Misaki Seto. A light stands at the head 0.5 knot and the ebb is SSW at a rate of 1 knot. At a distance of
of this breakwater. A 2.1m patch, located about 0.2 mile SE of 5 miles NNW of Joga Shima, the flood current flows N at 1.25
the head of the breakwater, is the outermost of several rocky knots and the ebb current flows SSW at 1 knot.
patches lying off the E side of Joga Shima. Drying reefs, lying In the NW extremity of the bay near Odawara, swells begin
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on the N side of the E entrance to Misaki Ko, are marked by a to hit the shore a few days before a typhoon reaches it, and
lighted buoy. when the center of a typhoon actually passes, high tides occur,
Tides—Currents.—Off Misaki Ko, the tidal currents are af-
3.32 sometimes causing substantial damage.
fected by the ocean current, but the flood usually sets W or N Caution.—Submarine exercises are conducted in Sagami
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and the ebb S. During the summer, there are occasional periods Wan, N of a line joining Joga Shima and Kawana Saki, a point
when a constant S set is experienced. In Misaki Seto the flood 25 miles SW.
sets W, attaining a rate of 1.5 knots, and about 0.5 mile W of Vessels should use extreme caution while transiting in the vi-
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Joga Shima it sets NW at a rate of 2.75 knots. In a position cinity of position 35°10'N, 139°25'E due to naval operations
more than 2 miles W of Joga Shima, a S set of 1 knot has been which may involve frequent maneuvers.
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3.34 East coast of Sagami Wan.—There are many coves Hanto, and because of the effect of the Kuroshio.
on the W side of Miura Hanto, N of Joga Shima, none of which In the vicinity of Ajiro Ko the winds are N or W in winter,
3.37
are useful as anchorages. Miyata Wan, 3 miles N of Joga Shi- the wind speed is fairly low and most days are clear. In spring
ma, is too shallow; Shinjuku Wan (Sinzyuku Wan), 6.5 miles N or NE winds blow; in June, it is mostly S; from July to au-
farther N, is exposed to WSW winds and is used as an anchor- tumn NE winds dominate.
age only when winds blow from the land. Near Mikomot Shima. the weather is especially changeable
3.37
Submarine cables indicated on the chart are landed on the N

3.34 due to the geographical features. Strong SW winds change to
shore of Miyala Wan. A light is shown in Koaziro Wan strong NE winds, and suddenly reverse directions with no ad-
(35°10'N., 139°36'E.). A light is shown off Miura in position vance indications. Due to the strong winds and the strong oce-
35°16'N, 139°34'E. anic and tidal currents, the sea in the area often develops
Syonan Ko (35°18'N., 139°29'E.) is a small harbor protected
3.34 violent swells and waves.
on the W by Eno Shima and a causeway that extends from the Near Iro Saki, the W wind in winter and the E wind in sum-
3.37
island in a NNE direction about 0.2 mile to the mainland. A mer dominate. There are many days of strong winds in winter,
light stands on the mainland, 0.8 mile NE of Eno Shima Light. and during a typhoon, gusts of more than 87 knots have been
There are depths in the outer harbor up to 7m. There is a yacht recorded.
marina enclosed by three breakwaters. Vessels should navigate Tides—Currents.—Between Izu Hanto and O Shima, there
3.37
with caution when approaching from the S in order to avoid is a tendency of a drift to the W during HW and to the E during
Kamo Ne, a shoal with a least depth of 1.5m. Kamo Ne lies LW; the flood current flows WSW and the ebb current ENE.
close S of the light on the breakwater extending from the SE The velocity of the tidal currents in this area is fairly high, and
end of Eno Shima. it sometimes reaches 3 knots when the ebb tide current coin-
cides with the ocean currents.
3.35 West coast of Sagami Wan.—Sagami Gawa flows The flood tidal current not only loses its velocity through
3.37
into Sagami Wan, about 5.5 miles W of Syonan Ko. Teruga Sa- contact with the ocean current, but sometimes it overcomes the
ki lies about 2.5 miles farther W. This coast is flat and sandy. ocean current and creates a SW flow. For navigation in this ar-
Uba Shima (Ubaga Shima) is a group of rocks lying about 1
3.35 ea, the effect of the resultant flow of tidal and ocean currents
mile offshore, 2.5 miles ESE of the mouth of Sagami Gawa. must be taken into account. Near Izu Hanto, the flow depends
Hira Shima is a chain of rocks lying 1 mile NW of Eboshi Iwa, completely on tidal current, and its velocity becomes about 1
the largest island of the Uba Shima group. knot.
Odawara (35°15'N., 139°10'E.), a small village situated 8.5
3.35 Near Mikomoto Shima, the flood tidal current flows to the W
3.37
miles WSW of Teruga Saki, is fronted by a basin protected by and the ebb tidal current flows to the E. The directions change
a breakwater. about 2 hours after the LW and HW. The maximum velocity of
Aspect.—A conspicuous cliff is located about 3.5 miles NE
3.35 the E flow, during the spring tides, is more than 3 knots, and it
of Odawara. was once observed that the current flowed to the E all day with
Signals.—Storm signals are displayed in the village.
3.35 a maximum velocity of 5 knots. Rapid currents caused by an ir-
regular sea bottom are sometimes found NW and N of Miko-
3.36 From Odawara, the coast trends S about 6 miles to moto Shima.
Manazuru Misaki, a point which projects 1.5 miles E from the
mainland. A hill, 128m high to the top of the trees, is located 3.38 Yoshihama Hakuchi (35°08'N., 139°08'E.) is an
near the E extremity of the point. open bay situated W of Manazuru Misaki and the coast 2.5
Kasa Shima, 18m high, is located 0.25 mile SE of Manazuru
3.36 miles W, in front of Yoshihama. Its depths are 10 to 20m, sand
Misaki. and mud. Vessels with local knowledge can obtain temporary
Manazuru Ko (35°09'N., 139°09'E.) is a small harbor pro-
3.36 anchorage off the village with an offshore wind.
tected by two breakwaters, situated on the N side of Manazuru Two chimneys on the SW entrance point to the bay are
3.38
Misaki. The town is situated at the head of the harbor. There prominent.
are quays inside the breakwaters with depths of 2 to 5m along- From Yoshihama Hakuchi the coast trends 3 miles SSW to
3.38
side. Two radio masts stand on a hillock SE of the town and Atami.
storm signals are displayed. Atami Ko (35°05'N., 139°05'E.) is a small basin with depths
3.38
up to 8m that lies in the SW corner of Atami Hakuchi. It is pro-

3.37 West side of Sagami Nada.—The W side of Sagami tected from the NE by an area of reclaimed land extending
Nada is backed by Izu Hanto and extends from Manazuru Mi- NNW from Uomi Saki, and by an outer breakwater projecting
saki SSW 37 miles to Iro Saki, the S extremity of Izu Hanto. NNE from the N end of the reclaimed land. A light stands on
This coast is indented by numerous small bays and is backed the NNW end of the reclaimed land. Within the basin are two
close inland by a mountain range that parallels the shoreline for quays used by ferries, with depths alongside 1.4 to 4.8m. Three
much of its length. detached breakwaters lie between 0.1 to 0.5 miles N of the ba-
There are no dangers charted outside the 200m curve, which
3.37 sin protecting small jetties extending from the shore.
lies from 0.25 mile to 6.75 miles offshore. A white tower at the top of a mountain, 254m high, situated
3.38
Winds—Weather.—Along the W coast of Sagami Nada the

3.37 close W of Uomi Saki, is conspicuous. Iwado Yama (Iwato Ya-
seasonal winds are NW in winter, NE or SW in spring, and SW ma), 734m high, rises 2.5 miles NNW of Uomi Saki.
in the summer. Along the coast it is warm in the winter, as the Temporary anchorage can be obtained in offshore winds, in a
3.38
seasonal winds are obstructed by the chain of mountains on Izu depth about 14m, mud and sand, off Atami.
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Ajiro Ko (35°03'N., 139°05'E.) is entered between Egawa

3.38 that extends about 1 mile E of the S entrance point of Ito Ko.
Saki and Iso Saki, about 1 mile NW. The port is open to the A submarine volcano lies in a position about 1 mile N of Tei-
3.39
NE, but is the best harbor on the E side of Izu Hanto. The inner shi Shima.
harbor is protected by breakwaters. A light stands at the head The bay that is formed between O Saki and Teishi Shima is
3.39
of the N breakwater. obstructed with a number of fish havens.

Tides—Currents.—The mean range of tide at Ajiro Ko is
3.38 From Ito Ko, the coast trends 2 miles SE to Kawana Saki,
3.39
0.8m and the spring range is 1.1m. then 4 miles SSW to Nichiren Saki.
Signals.—Local storm signals are displayed at Ajiro Ko.
3.38 Komuro Yama, 321m high, lies 1.25 miles SW of Kawana
3.39
Anchorage.—Good anchorage can be had off the town of

3.38 Saki, and Omuro Yama, 589m high, rises 3 miles farther SW.
Ajiro, on the W side of Egawa Saki, in a position about 0.4 Both hills are rounded, but Komuro Yama is heavily wooded
mile W of the point. The depth is about 41m, sand and mud. while Omuro Yama is grassy.
Caution.—Fishing nets may be laid throughout the year in
3.38 From Nichiren Saki the coast trends SSW about 8.5 miles to
3.39
Ajiro Ko and its approaches. Inatori Saki (Misaki). A hotel on the N side of Inatori Saki is
conspicuous.
3.39 Hatsu Shima (35°02'N., 139°10'E.), a low flat island
51m high, is located about 3.3 miles E of Ajiro Light. A light 3.40 Inatori Ko (34°46'N., 139°03'E.), a small artificial
shown from a white cylindrical concrete structure, 15m high, is harbor, lies on the N side of Inatori Saki. The harbor is
situated in the SE part of the island. The island is surrounded protected by four breakwaters, one of which is detached. A
by a rocky coast, and a 6.4m patch lies close off its NW ex- light stands at the head of each of the N and S breakwaters and
tremity. A submarine pipeline lies between Izu Aziro Light and at the N end of one of the detached breakwaters.
Hatsu Shima. Anchorage is afforded to small vessels in Inatori Ko except
3.40
From Egawa Saki, the coast trends 2.5 miles S to O Saki,

3.39 when the wind is between NE and E. Anchorage may be
which rises to a height of 157m close within. obtained in a position about 0.3 mile ENE of the head of the N
breakwater.
Ito Ko (34°58'N., 139°06'E.) is a small artificial harbor situ-
3.39 From Inatori Saki, the high bold coast trends 7.25 miles
3.40
ated close W of a point that lies 2 miles SSE of O Saki. SSW to Tsumeki Saki. For most of this section of the coast, it
Teishi Shima, a small islet 40m high, lies on the foul ground
3.39 is steep-to and bordered by flat rocks.

Mikomota Shima—Voluntary Traffic Separation Scheme
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Shoal water fringes Tsumeki Saki to a distance of 0.4 mile,

3.40 Depths—Limitations.—Depths range from 37m in the
3.41
and a rock, 33m high, is located on this shoal area about 0.2 entrance to 5.5m in the anchorage area. Within the mouth of
mile NE of the point. the river, depths are less than 3.5m.
Aspect.—Take Yama, 181m high, rises close inland on the N
3.41
Tsumeki Saki is the E extremity of SuSaki Hanto, which

3.40 side of the harbor. A hotel 0.4 mile NNW of Norosi Saki is a
forms the E shore of Shimoda Ko (Simoda Ko). good mark both day and night. Akane Shima, 87m high, whose
From Tsumeki Saki, the S coast of SuSaki Hanto trends 1.5
3.40 S side is a steep red cliff, is located close within the W entrance
miles WSW to Susari Saki. This coast is indented by several point of the harbor.
coves and is fringed by a number of islets and sunken rocks ex- Anchorage.—This port is congested, especially in winter,
3.41
tending up to 0.5 mile in places. A light shown from a round when the W winds prevail, or during a typhoon. Occasionally
concrete tower, 8.2m high, is situated on Susari Saki. vessels that arrive late may not be able to enter.
An area prohibited to anchoring, the limits of which are best
3.41
Shimoda Ko (Simoda Ko) (34°40'N., 138°57'E.) seen on the chart, lies in the approaches to the port and extends
inside the S breakwater.
3.42 From Norosi Saki, the coast extends 6 miles SW to Iro
3.41 Shimoda Ko consists of a town that sits on the W side Saki, the S extremity of Izu Hanto. Iro Saki is a high steep
of a river in the NW part of the bay that is entered between Su- rocky cape which is marked by a light shown from a white cy-
sari Saki and Norosi Saki, about 0.9 mile NW. A line drawn be- lindrical concrete tower, 11m high.
tween these two points forms the harbor limits. The harbor is Mikomoto Shima (34°34'N., 138°57'E.) is a rocky islet,
3.42
protected by two breakwaters. One extends WNW about 0.2 32m high, that lies 5 miles SE of Iro Saki. A light is shown on
mile from a position on shore, 0.6 mile N of Susari Saki. The the island; it is displayed from a round stone tower 23m high.
other breakwater extends E from a position close S of the riv- It has been reported that Mikomoto Shima is a good radar
er’s mouth to an islet and then about 45m E of the islet. The target up to 17 miles.
head of each breakwater is marked by a light. A detached Caution.—The area N of Mikomoto to the mainland is
3.42
breakwater extends SE from the vicinity of the cape of Akane- fouled with rocks and wrecks. It is recommended that large
jima, close N of the harbor limit. vessels pass seaward of Mikomoto Shima when transiting this
Winds—Weather.—East winds are dominant during the
3.41 area.
summer and fall; Northwest Monsoon winds prevail during the A voluntary traffic separation scheme has been established
3.42
winter. During the winter the port is protected against winds by by the Japan Captains’ Association SE of Mikomoto Shima.
the mountains behind it. Vessels may obtain weather reports The traffic scheme should be adhered to as far as practicable in
from the Maritime Safety Office. the interest of safe navigation. further information can be found
Tides—Currents.—The mean range of tides at Shimoda Ko
3.41 in Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean
is 0.9m; the spring range is 1.2m. and Southeast Asia.
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Sector 4—Nanpo Shoto
4.0

93
SECTOR 4
NANPO SHOTO
4.0Plan.—This sector describes the islands in the Nampo Shoto 4.1Tidal characteristics of the Nanpo Shoto are virtually identi-
group in a N to S direction, with Izu Shichito the first group of cal to those along the S coast of Honshu. High water occurs
islands described, then Ogasawara Gunto and Kazan Retto in earliest in the N, gradually later moving S. The range is 1m in
order. The off-lying reef Okino-tori Shima (20°25'N., the N and 0.5m in the S.
136°05'E.) is described, then the off-lying island of Minamitori 4.1Within the area of predominating tidal currents, to the S of the
Shima (24°17'N., 153°59'E.). Izu Shichito, conditions in the vicinity of Mukoshima Retto, a
subgroup of the Ogassawara Gunto, situated near the S end of
General Remarks the chain, the flood tidal current flows in a direction between
NNW and WSW, with a velocity of about 0.5 to 2.3 knots, and
4.1 Nanpo Shoto, a chain of islands, extends about 650 the E ebb current has a strength of about 1 to 3.5 knots. Near and
miles S from O Shima, previously described in paragraph 3.10, between the islands of Chichishima Retto, another sub-group of
to Minami-Io Shima. The Nanpo Shoto are volcanic islands the Ogasawara Gunto, the flood and ebb current take the usual
and eruptions of submerged volcanoes frequently occur, with W and E directions, but they may follow the E and W coasts of
new shallows being formed from time to time. the islands in a N to S direction with weakened velocity. The
4.1Winds—Weather.—Izu Shichito (Izu Shoto) is a warm area same conditions are found in the vicinity of Hahasshima Retto,
with considerable rainfall. It is considered one of the windiest the islands about 20 miles farther S that form the outermost sub-
areas in Japan, with over 20 days of gale strength wind per group of Ogasawara Gunto.
month during the winter. The air temperature is high through- 4.1Caution.—When navigating in the vicinity of Nanpo Shoto,
out the year. In the winter the air temperature is somewhat vessels should bear in mind that this is an active volcanic area
higher than Tokyo; however, strong winds make the air feel and even though the area has been surveyed, there may be dan-
cooler. gers that have not been reported.
4.1Ogasawara Gunto is dominated by the monsoons. During the 4.1Undersea and visible volcanic activity may be apparent in
cold season, December to March, the winds are NE to N, while the vicinity of Nanpo Shoto. Floating pumice, discolored wa-
during the warm season, April to November, SE winds prevail. ter, changes in water temperature and magnetic anomalies are
Because it is on the N edge of the NE trade wind belt, this area all potential signs of volcanic activity.
frequently has NE winds in April and September as the mon- 4.1Intense and continuous volcanic activity was reported in
soons weaken. Air temperatures are higher than in Izu Shichito 1984 through a stretch of area about 30 miles wide, commenc-
throughout the year. ing 65 miles S of Hatizyo Shima and running 480 miles SSE to
4.1The four seasons in the Ogasawara Gunto vary only slightly. the vicinity of Minami Io Shima, then SE to Asuncion Island,
A warm and a cold season can be distinguished, but neither the N extremity of the Mariana Islands.
registers extreme temperatures. On Chichi Shima, the average 4.1Due to the earthquakes that occurred on 11 March 2011, off-
temperature ranges between 17°C and 20°C during the cold shore of the Tohoku region in Japan, and the resultant tsunami,
season, December to March. During the warm season, April to variation of the coastline and seafloor must be considered and
November, the hottest period is from July to September, when caution exercised. Wrecks and obstructions may be displaced
the average monthly temperature is 27°C. from previously charted positions and new obstructions experi-
4.1Tides—Currents.—The main current of the Kuroshio gen- enced by vessels navigating the Nanpo Shoto islands and har-
erally flows ENE in the vicinity of Miyake Shima. When a cold bors. Breakwaters may be altered in position and length and
water mass is present off Enshu Nada, the current flows W of many aids to navigation destroyed. The charts of these areas
Miyake Shima, otherwise it flows to its N. have been significantly affected and will be updated as surveys
4.1Generally, tidal currents flow E and W between the islands. and time allow.
When they are not affected by ocean currents, the tidal currents
flow 1 hour after HW and LW. Tidal currents between the is- Izu Shichito
lands may actually flow in several directions depending on the
topography. In the narrow channels there are places where the 4.2 Izu Shichito (Izu Shoto) (32°20'N., 139°50'E.) is the
maximum velocities may range from 2 to 4 knots. N group of the chain of islands known as Nanpo Shoto. The
4.1The ocean current in this area affects the tidal currents; di- group extends SSW from O Shima to Sofu Gan, a distance of
rections, velocities, and the reversing times are irregular. Near 300 miles. Many of the islands reveal continuing volcanic ac-
Izu Shichito, the NE or E set of the ocean current is so strong tivity, such as the pouring forth of steam and sulfurous fumes,
that tidal currents are suppressed, and at times there is no W the appearance of new cones, and eruptions and earthquakes of
tidal current. In the area between To Shima and Kozu Shima, varying intensity.
the tidal currents flow E and W from about 1 hour after LW or 4.2The islands are generally wooded and there are sand beaches
HW, until 1 hour after the next HW or LW, with maximum ve- in places. There is also heavy surf and in most anchorages
locities reaching 3 to 4 knots in places. there is difficulty in landing.
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94 Sector 4. Nanpo Shoto
4.2O Shima (34°44'N., 139°24'E.), the N island in the Izu Shi- the only flat-topped island in the Izu Shichito, is located 1.5
chito group, was previously described with the approach to To- miles SW of Nii Shima. Shikine Shima is about 105m high.
kyo Wan in paragraph 3.10. The coastline is well-indented with a number of coves which
4.2Motomachi Ko (34°45'N., 139°21'E.) is situated in the cen- afford shelter for small vessels from various winds. The coast
tral portion of the W coast of O Shima. The harbor is protected is mostly rocky beach and is cliffy on the W side. Taibusa Iwa,
by a breakwater marked by a light at its head. The port is pri- close S of the SW extremity of the island, is a steep pointed
marily a fishing and cultivation harbor. rock 53m high.
4.5Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain shelter from
4.3 To Shima (34°31'N., 139°17'E.) has a slightly conical all winds by selecting whichever anchorage around the island
summit which rises to a height of 508m and lies about 11 miles gives a lee.
SSW of O Shima and about 22 miles ESE of Iro Saki. Toshima 4.5A submarine cable is laid between Shikine Shima and Nii
Ko (34°32'N., 139°17'.), on the N coast of To Shima, is pro- Shima.
tected by breakwaters. The harbor is primarily for ferries and 4.5Kozu Shima (34°12'N., 139°09'E.), 5 miles SSW of Shikine
small vessels. Shima, rises to a height of 574m near its center; this summit is
Tides—Currents.—The current sets NE past both sides of
4.3 the W edge of an extinct volcano.
To Shima at rate of 2 to 3.75 knots. Off the N point of the is- 4.5Two islets lie about 0.8 mile off the E extremity of the island.
land it forms eddies and sets E at a rate of 4 knots. The S islet, which rises to a height of 87m, is conspicuous.
Depths—Limitations.—A pier, with depths alongside of
4.3 4.5Onbase Shima is a group of rocks lying about 2.3 miles W of
2.6 to 8.2m, extends 183m N of the N side of To Shima. the SW extremity of the island; the largest rock in this group is
Aspect.—The island is covered with vegetation and has ma-
4.3 65m high. All except the S edge of these rocks are covered by
ny camellia trees. The sides of the island consist of steep cliffs, the red sector of Ichinokubi Saki Light, situated on the SW side
and huge volcanic rocks cover the coastline. of Kozu Shima.
To Shima Light is shown from the N side of the island.
4.3 4.5A light is shown on the SE side of the island by Tako Wan, a
Anchorage.—When the sea is calm, vessels of 200 to 300 gt
4.3 small bay with a sandy beach and bottom.
may anchor about 119m off Toshima Ko, on the N coast, in 4.5Tides—Currents.—In a position 2 miles W of Kozu Shima
depths of 20 to 25m, rock. the tidal current is NW on the rising tide and S on the falling
tide. Between Kozu Shima and Shikine Shima the tidal current
4.4 Udone Shima is a wooded, cliffy island, 210m high, is N on the rising tide and E on the falling tide. The E current is
located about 2.3 miles SSE of To Shima. There are many the stronger and has a rate of 3.75 knots off the N end of Shik-
rocky islets that lie within the 20m curve that extends from ine Shima.
0.15 mile off the S side to 0.6 mile off the NW extremity. 4.5Kozushima Ko (34°12'N., 139°08'E.) is situated near the cen-
4.4Nii Shima (34°23'N., 139°16'E.), marked at its southernmost ter part of the W coast of Kozu Shima. There is a small harbor
tip by a light, lies about 2.5 miles S of Udone Shima. The is- protected by breakwaters. There is an entrance, 35m wide, on its
land is about 6 miles long in a N to S direction. It rises to a N side. A quay, with depths of 4.8 to 7.9m alongside, lies on the
height of 429m in the N part and 301m in the S part; low flat N side of the W breakwater. A light stands on the quay near its
land lies between these hills. Habushi Ura is a sandy beach, 4.5 center. The six chimneys of the power company may be seen to
miles long, located on the E side of the island; other parts of the NE of the boat harbor entrance.
the coast consist mostly of steep cliffs.
4.4Niishima Ko is located on the middle of the W side of Nii 4.6 Miyake Shima (34°05'N., 139°32'E.) is a roughly cir-
Shima. It is a port of call for scheduled ships. It consists of a cular dormant volcano located 17 miles SE of Kozu Shima.
breakwater with a jetty extending seaward to depths of approx- The summit of the island, 814m high, is frequently obscured by
imately 10m. The jetty is unusable in N to W winds. Hommura clouds from May to July.
is situated on shore here. A high sand wall, built onshore to Ha Hana is the SW extremity of the island; a conspicuous
4.6
protect the settlement from the W wind, makes it impossible to hill covered with trees rises to a height of 117m, about 0.6 mile
see most of the settlement from seaward. N of the point.
4.4The S part of the beach at Niishima Ko is a conspicuous Onohara Shima, a small group of pinnacle rocks, lie about 5
4.6
slope of white sand extending to the foot of a hill, 132m high. miles W of Ha Hanna. When seen from the NNW the group
4.4Niishima Ko affords anchorage, in depths of 10 to 20m, to appears as a small sailing vessel, and when viewed from the
vessels with local knowledge over a sandy bottom; the holding SW they appear as one rock. On a clear day, the rocks may be
ground is not good and the anchorage is only safe during E sighted from a distance of more than 20 miles.
winds. During winds from the S and W, temporary anchorage Vessels can anchor off the SE side of Miyake Shima, in 30m,
4.6
can be obtained off the E side of Jinai Shima, an islet lying off or, in 14 to 16m, with the light on the breakwater at Tsubota
the W extremity of Nii Shima. Two pairs of beacons in line in- Gyoko bearing 315°, distant about 0.5 to 0.3 mile, respectively.
dicate the limits of the prohibited anchorage in the vicinity of The bottom is unsuitable for anchorage between Yoko Ne and
the landing place of a submarine cable. Tsurune Misaki to the SE. During S winds, vessels can anchor
4.4Asa Ne, which dries at 1.5m, is an isolated rock lying 2.5 on the N side of the island, in 15m, sand, about 1.3 miles ENE
miles N of Honmura. It is steep-to on its NW side, but reefs ex- of the NW extremity of the island.
tend from its E side. A light is shown on the coast close W of Akron Saki on the
4.6
N coast.
4.5 Shikine Shima (Sikine Shima) (34°19'N., 139°13'E.), The depths for a distance of almost 1.3 miles off the NE side
4.6
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Sector 4. Nanpo Shoto 95
of Miyake Shima are irregular; this vicinity should be avoided. Shichito.

4.6Reference should be made to the chart for exact location of 4.7Tides—Currents.—The flood tidal current sets NW follow-
the submarine cables in this area. ing the contour of Hachijo Shima, and the ebb tidal current sets
4.6Mikura Shima (33°53'N., 139°36'E.), the summit of which SE. Reversal of flow occurs about the time of HW and LW, al-
is 853m high, is located 9.5 miles SSE of Miyake Shima. From though this is affected by both the ocean current and the weath-
a distance the top of the island appears to be rounded, but it is er.
frequently obscured by clouds. 4.7On the N side of the island tidal races and overfalls occur
4.6Shoji Ne, close off the N extremity of Mikura Shima, is 16m during ebb tides. Tidal currents in Kaminato Ko, on the NE
high, and Moto Ne, close off the S extremity, is 67m high. Nu- coast, have no slacks and are affected in their velocity and di-
muri Ne, 19m high, lies close offshore on the SW side of the is- rection by the weather and the ocean current. Visually the flood
land. About 0.5 mile N of Numuri Ne, on Mikura Shima, there tidal current sets NW along the coast, with reversal occurring
is a waterfall visible from seaward. at the time of LW and HW. The maximum velocities for both
4.6The village of Sato is situated on the NW side of the island; the ebb and flood current is about 2.5 knots.
there is a jetty, used by the ferry, at Mikurashima Ko, at the 4.7About 1 mile E of Uro Ne in Borawazawa Hakuchi, the cur-
foot of the cliff below the village. rent makes a complete circle in 12 hours, flowing in a counter-
4.6Tides—Currents.—An ENE current with a rate of 3.5 knots clockwise direction. The SW setting current reaches its
has been observed off Mikura Shima. maximum velocity of 1.3 knots 3 hours after LW, while the NE
4.6Caution.—Zeni Su (33°57'N., 138°49'E.) are two groups of current reaches its highest velocity of 0.5 knot 3 hours after
rocky islets located in the middle of a shoal area, about 20 HW.
miles SW of Kozu Shima. The two groups of rocks are about 4.7Overfalls occur during ebb tides off the S extremity of the is-
1.5 miles apart in a NE to SW direction. The tallest rock in the land, and a rapid SW current occurs during ebb tide near the
N group is 6.5m, and in the S group the tallest rock is 13m. A SW end of the island.
shoal depth of 21m lies about 3.5 miles SSW of Zeni Su. 4.7The flood tidal current sets NNW at 2.5 knots and the ebb
4.6These rocks are the most dangerous of the islands and rocks tidal current sets SSE at 2 knots, 1 mile offshore of Yaene Ko.
lying S of Sagami Nada. Reversal occurs at the time of HW and LW.
4.6Inamba Shima (33°39'N., 139°18'E.) is an uninhabited 4.7In Ko Shimano Seto the flood current sets N and the ebb cur-
rocky islet lying 19.5 miles SW of Mikura Shima. Its E side is rent sets S. At times, the S setting current may be completely
a steep cliff and its W side is a gentle slope. The water around overwhelmed by the ocean current.
the islet deepens rapidly. The islet, 75m high, is reported to be 4.7Abnormal magnetic variation may be experienced in the vi-
radar conspicuous at 14 miles. cinity of Hachijo Shima.
4.7 Hachijo Shima (Hatizyo Shima) (33°06'N., 4.8 Kaminato Ko (33°08'N., 139°49'E.), located on the
139°48'E.), located 42 miles SSE of Mikura Shima, is 8 miles NE coast of Hachijo Shima, is open N and E, and is only pro-
long in a NW to SE direction. Nishi Yama, 854m high, is locat- tected from S or W winds. Hatsuzo Bana, close SE, is piled up
ed in its NW section and Higashi Yama, 701m high, is in its SE with reddish-colored lava and has numerous dangers extending
section, with a flat area about 90m above sea level lying be- 0.25 mile offshore from this point.
tween the two mountains. The coastline is fairly even and 4.8Aspect.—Katto Yama, 200m high, lies 1 mile W of Hatsuzo
mountains come down to the coast, making it cliffy in most Bana and is a good mark for approaching Kaminatu Ko, as is a
parts. A light is shown close SE of Kanado within Yaene Ko. 195m high hill close NW.
The cliffs on the SE side are particularly steep, with maximum 4.8The shores of Kaminato Ko consist generally of black un-
heights of 200m. Mihara Yama is 70m high with a flat top on even volcanic rocks. A breakwater projects NNW from the E
the SE side. entrance point of the inner harbor and there is a quay, 60m
A prominent radio mast stands at the E side of Mihara Yama.
4.7 long, on the W side of the breakwater. A light also stands at the
There are no dangerous reefs outside the 20m curve except
4.7 head.
for an 11m reef, 0.75 mile SSE of the S extremity of the island. 4.8A light stands 0.25 mile SSW of the E breakwater head. The
Ko Shima is a small island, 617m high, that lies 2 miles W of
4.7 boat harbor was dredged to 3m in 1973. There is good anchor-
the W extremity of Hachijo Shima. The islands are separated age, in 35m, coarse sand, with Katto Yama bearing 237° and
by Koshimano Seto, which is deep and free of dangers. Hatsuzo Bana bearing 153°. Another good anchorage, in a
Fishing nets may be laid around Hachijo Shima up to 3 miles
4.7 depth of 23m, sand and rock, is located on the range line with
offshore at night from February to October. Tatsunega Bana bearing 307°.
Winds—Weather.—On Hachijo Shima, the W winds pre-
4.7 4.8Vessels may drag anchors in these anchorages when a ESE
vail throughout the year, especially during winter when they to E wind is accompanied by ocean swells.
blow on the average of 20 days a month during the monsoon 4.8A submarine cable runs N for 0.75 mile to a wave measuring
season. The winters are generally warm with the coldest month instrument off the coast by Katoure Bana. Another submarine
registering about 10°C. As the summers are fairly cool, the cli- cable is laid ENE from Kaminato Ko.
mate is mild throughout the year. 4.8A pier, with depths of 4.9 to 10m off its S side, stands about
Precipitation is especially high even for Izu Shichito; the an-
4.7 0.7 mile SE of Kaminato Ko.
nual total being more than 2,920mm, with the month of Octo- 4.8Borawazawa Hakuchi (33°04'N., 139°51'E.) is an open
ber having the greatest amount with a maximum of 380mm. roadstead situated on the SE coast of Hachijo Shima. It is pro-
Heavy rainfall and W winds in winter are the hallmarks of Izu tected from W to NW winds, but it is not protected from the
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heavy swells that set into the bay. in the vicinity and the sea breaks over the rock.
4.8Uro Ne are two black rocks, aligned E to W, that lie 0.5 mile Caution.—South and SW of Sumisu Shima, islets and
4.10
SSE of the boat harbor. The area around the rocks is foul. rocks, which subsequently disappeared, have been reported at
4.8Yaene Ko (33°06'N., 139°46'E.) is situated between Nakona various times. The ocean floor probably changes considerably
Hana (Miko Saki), 3 miles NW of the S extremity of the island, in the area under the influence of volcanic activity. The area
and Funado Hana, 2.5 miles farther NNW. The E side of the should be avoided.
bay is deep with a sand bottom, and is protected from E to N It was reported (1972) that discolored waters existed in posi-
4.10
winds. A boat harbor has been excavated from the black rock tion 31°29'N, 141°14'E, a position about 61 miles E of Sumisu
of the shore. Shima.
4.8Anchorage can be obtained by vessels with local knowledge,
in about 27m, sand, with the meteorological observatory about 4.11 Tori Shima (30°29'N., 140°19'E.), an active volcanic
0.8 mile inland bearing 042°, and Horikiri Yama, the 215m island 60 miles SSE of Sumisu Shima, can be distinguished
hill, about 0.9 mile N of Nakona Hana, bearing 126°. Another from 40 miles on a clear day. The central crater of the island is
good anchorage, in 23m, sand, can be found with the breakwa- 403m high; it emits steam. The periphery of the island is most-
ter light bearing 072° and Funado Hana bearing 311°. ly crumbled cliffs, except for a small portion in the NW, and
rocks are scattered along the coast, which is extremely sheer.
4.9 Aoga Shima (32°27'N., 139°46'E.) is a dormant vol- The white electric cables, which extend from the disused mete-
canic island located 35 miles S of Hachijo Shima. The island is orological station on the W coast to the high altitude observa-
about 6 miles in circumference and rises to a height of 423m in tion tower, are conspicuous.
the S part of the island; steam discharges in places from this The island has been set aside as a natural wild bird preserve.
4.11
summit. The island is bordered by steep cliffs on all but the SW Several shoal areas are charted in the vicinity of Tori Shima.
4.11
side. Scheduled vessels call here once each month, but are of- Sofu Gan (29°48'N., 140°21'E.) is a solitary, conspicuous
4.11
ten canceled due to bad weather. black rock 100m high, located 40 miles S of Tori Shima. There
4.9Kuro Saki is located on the N side, where a black pointed are patches of guano on the rock. Sofu Gan can be seen from
rock, 2m high, lies close offshore, enabling the landing place to 25 miles on a clear day.
be identified.
4.9A light is shown in the vicinity of Aoga Shima Ko. Ogasawara Gunto
4.9Anchorage can be obtained by vessels with local knowledge,
in a depth of about 27m, rock, with Kuro Saki bearing 266°. 4.12 Ogasawara Gunto (Bonin Islands) (27°09'N.,
The holding ground is not good, but vessels can remain at an- 142°05'E.) consists of numerous islands and islets lying SSE of
chor with a wind force of 5 from between SSW and SW. If the Izu Shichito, extending from 27°45'N, to 26°30'N. This group
wind veers to WSW, a berth about 0.8 mile S in a depth of 46m is divided into three main groups; from N to S they are Mu-
is recommended. The sea bed is foul off Aogashima Ko. koshima Retto, Chichishima Retto, and Haha Retto. Nishino
4.9Beyoneisu Retsugan (31°53'N., 139°55'E.) is a group of Shima, an isolated island, lies about 70 miles W of Chichi Shi-
rocks 32 miles SSE of Aoga Shima. The highest of these rocks ma. It is reported (2014) this island is undergoing a volcanic
lies in the N part, 9.9m high, and can be identified at 10 miles eruption.
on a clear day. When the swells are high, they are easily seen Ogasawara Gunto is volcanic and has many hills and peaks.
4.12
because of breakers in this area. The valleys are steep and deep and there are few flat places.
4.9Caution.—It is dangerous to navigate in an area with a diame- The land is mostly rock, but it is covered by black soil and a
ter of 21 miles that is centered 5 miles ENE of Beyoneisu Ret- number of areas are suitable for agriculture.
sugan. Extensive submarine volcanic action has occurred in this A mountain range runs N and S through the islands. Its peaks
4.12
area, with islands appearing and disappearing at irregular inter- are barren and are mostly bare rocks, but grass and small trees
vals. Vessels navigating in the area of a volcano should keep at are found in some places. Tropical vegetation, such as hemp
least 10 miles from the area, leaving the area immediately if and palm, is found on the mountain sides.
there is any indication of an impending eruption.
4.9Generally, just prior to an eruption the surface immediately Mukoshima Retto
above the volcano forms a water dome with white smoke rising
from the center. However, in many cases eruptions have taken 4.13 Mukoshima Retto (27°37'N., 142°11'E.) is located at
place without such a sign, and the area can be completely calm the N end of the Ogasawara Gunto, about 156 miles SE of Sofu
after an eruption, leaving no indication that it ever took place. Gan. The principal islands of this chain include Kitano Shima,
Muko Shima, Nakadachi Shima, and Yome Shima, in that or-
4.10 Sumisu Shima (31°27'N., 140°02'E.) is a large pointed der from N to S.
rock, 136m high, located 30 miles SSE of Beyoneisu Retsugan. Tides—Currents.—In the Mukoshima Retto area the flood
4.13
Vessels have reported sighting the rock from 23 miles to the SE, tidal current sets, in general, WSW at a rate of 0.5 to 2.3 knots,
2 hours before sunrise. It has been sighted at 6 to 7 miles on a and the ebb tidal current sets E at a rate of 1 to 3 knots, chang-
clear moonless night and at 15 miles in moonlight. ing directions at HW and LW.
Several rocks are found in the vicinity of Sumisu Shima, and
4.10 In the channel between Kitano Shima and Muko Shima, the
4.13
Shira Ne, with deep water around it, lies about 4 miles NNE of flood current sets SW at a maximum rate of 2.33 knots. In the
Sumisu Shima; Shira Ne is steep-to and in calm weather shows E part of this channel the ebb current sets E at a maximum rate
a white color. When tidal currents are strong there are tide rips of 3.5 knots.
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In the channel between Muko Shima and Harino Iwa, 0.7

4.13 the rate of each is 1.5 knots.
mile SSE, the ebb sets E and the flood current sets W; both are Ototo Shima (27°10'N., 142°11'E.), the farthest N of Chich-
4.15
considerable. ishima Retto, rises to a height of 229m in the S part. The coast
North of Yome Shima the flood current sets N, between 0.11
4.13 is comprised of steep cliffs, but there are small beaches on the
and 0.12 mile offshore, without reference to the ebb or flood W side. A landing place is situated close S of Kitano Hana, the
tides when the tide is a maximum. South of the island the ebb NW extremity of Ototo Shima.
current sets mostly E. Mago Shima, 134m high, is precipitous and covered with
4.15
Kitano Shima (27°43'N., 142°06'E.) is located at the NW

4.13 grass; it lies 0.35 mile NE of Ototo Shima.
end of the Mukoshima Retto. Dangerous rocks are scattered to Kito Iso, a flat rock 2m high, lies 0.2 mile N of Mago Shima.
4.15
the NE of Kitano Shima. Ichino Iwa, lying 1.5 miles NNE of

Kitano Shima, is the farthest N of the rocks. The tidal currents 4.16 Ani Shima (27°07'N., 142°13'E.), a mountainous
are strong among these rocks. rocky island 254m high, lies close S of Ototo Shima. The two
islands are separated by Ototoshima Seto, a shallow channel
4.14 Muko Shima (27°41'N., 142°08'E.), the largest island that is unsafe even for small craft.
in Mukoshima Retto, lies 2 miles SSE of Kitano Shima. O Ya- Ani Shima has few trees and its landscape is desolate; its
4.16
ma, the highest point on the island, rises to 88m in the E part of shores are steep cliffs. The NE coast has many indentations,
the island. Minamihama, on the SW side of the island, provides but it is deep, beset with waves, and lacks a safe area for an-
good anchorage for small vessels with local knowledge. There chorage.
are many rocks in the bay that are dangerous when SW winds Takinoura Wan is located on the SW coast; it lies between
4.16
prevail, due to high swells and waves. Sujiiwa Misaki and Hakidashi Hana, 1 mile SE. It is protected
Harino Iwa, 0.7 mile SSE of Muko Shima, rises to a height
4.14 from all except SW winds, which bring in swells and waves.
of 136m in the N part and 80m in the S part. Vessels can anchor in Takinoura Wan, in depths of 10 to 42m,
Nakadachi Shima (Nakodo Shima) (27°38'N., 142°11'E.),
4.14 sand. A sunken rock, 10m deep, lies 0.22 mile NW of Haki-
located 2.5 miles SE of Muko Shima, has two peaks, Tsurugi dashi Hana.
Yama and Byobu Yama, that rise to a height of 121m and Chichi Shima (27°04'N., 142°12'E.) lies S of Ani Shima and
4.16
155m, respectively. is separated from that island by Anishima Seto. Chichi Shima
Fukuro Minato is a small rock-infested bay that penetrates
4.14 is the largest and farthest S of Chichishima Retto group, and is
the island’s S side. It will protect small vessels with local the principal island of Ogasawara Gunto. The island is 4 miles
knowledge from all except S winds. long in a N to S direction and has a width of 3 miles. The high-
Yome Shima (27°30'N., 142°12'E.), located 7 miles SSE of
4.14 est peak, 327m high, is located near the center of the island.
Nakadachi Shima, is mostly rocky and precipitous, but there The W part of the island is lower, but more uneven than the E
are small beaches on either side of the S extremity of the is- part. The E and S coast are smooth with steep cliffs, but there
land. There is a small open bay on the NE side of the island are some sandy beaches toward the head of the coves.
where landing can be affected; this beach is steep and there are Tatsumi Wan indents the SE coast and Maruen Wan and two
4.16
numerous above-water and sunken rocks. other bays indent the S coast. However, all of them are open
Yome Shima rises to a height of 67m and Ushiro Shima, off
4.14 and there is no place for a vessel to land or moor. The SW coast
the E side, and Mae Shima off the SW side, rise to heights of of the island is also indented with several small shallow bays
46m and 127m, respectively. There are several above-water that have many drying rocks.
rocks in the vicinity of Yome Shima and a rocky patch, with a
depth of 14.6m, lies 0.4 mile W of Mae Shima. 4.17 Futami Ko (27°05'N., 142°12'E.), situated on the
NW coast of Chichi Shima, is entered between One Saki and
4.15 Chichishima Retto (27°06'N., 142°12'E.) is a group Yayo Saki, 0.85 mile S. The bay extends about 1.3 miles NE of
of islands lying 18 miles S of Yoma Shima; the three principal a line between the entrance points. Futami Ko is protected from
islands, from N to S, are Ototo Shima, Ani Shima, and Chichi the S by a breakwater extending W from the shore across Futa-
Shima. These islands fall in line 10 miles long. mi Iwa, 11m high, to the edge of the drying reef 0.24 mile NE
These islands, surrounded by several islets, are volcanic and
4.15 of Omuga Breakwater; a light stands at its head.
mountainous; their coastlines consist mostly of steep cliffs, ex- This is a Quarantine Port, a Port of Entry, and a Local Port.
4.17
cept for one section of Chichi Shima. Landing places are few This harbor provides the best anchorage in Ogasawara Gun-
4.17
and there are always high waves along the E coast. to. The W and S part of the bay is encumbered with submarine
Tides—Currents.—To the N and S of Chichishima Retto,
4.15 cables, anchorage is confined to the N and E parts of the bay, in
and between the islands, the flood current sets W and the ebb depths of 37 to 44m. The quarantine anchorage is centered
current sets E with considerable velocity, turning at HW and about 0.5 mile ENE of Yayo Saki.
LW. On the E and W coast of the island chain, the currents flow Caution.—Kuchino Se, with a depth of 3.4m, is located near
4.17
N and S following the contours of the islands. In the Anishima the center of the entrance to Futami Ko. There are other ob-
Seto. the ebb current sets E at a rate of 4.5 knots and the flood structions and dangers in the bay which may best be seen on
sets W at 2.25 knots; rips occur at ebb tide. the chart.
Between Chichi Shima and Nishi Shima, the flood current
4.15
sets SW or NW at a rate of 0.8 knot and the ebb current sets Nishino Shima (27°15'N., 140°53'E.), the farthest W of the
4.17
ENE at a rate up to 1 knot. Between Nishi Shima and Hyotan Ogasawara Gunto group, lies 70 miles WNW of Chichi Shima.
Shima the flood current sets NW and the ebb current sets SE; It is a flat island, 24m high, covered with grass. There is usual-
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ly a heavy surf on all sides of the island. When seen from the Kaku bearing 054°. Anchorage can be taken farther out, in
NW at 10 miles, it appears as two islets. Nishino Shima is re- 29m, with Higashi Yama bearing 347°.
ported to be radar conspicuous at 14 miles. Okuzure Wan is an open bay entered between Sekimon Saki
4.19
Discolored water was reported (1987) 16 miles SSW and 43

4.17 and Higashi Saki, a rocky point that rises to a height of 128m
miles ESE of Nishino Shima. close inland, located 2 miles SE.
This bay is protected from SW to NW winds, but swells will
4.19
Hahashima Retto enter from the E.

Anchorage.—A temporary anchorage is situated 0.4 mile
4.19
4.18 Hahashima Retto (26°38'N., 142°08'E.) is a group of off the SW section of the bay, in a depth of 27m, sand.
islands lying about 20 miles S of Chichi Shima that cover an Higashisaki Wan is an open bay penetrating 0.5 mile to the
4.19
area of 11 miles long in a N to S direction. This group consists W on the S side of Higashi Saki; the general depths in the bay
of the principal island Haha Shima, which lies at the N end of are from 20 to 40m. The coast from Higashi Saki to Minami
the group, and five smaller islands. The islands’ coasts are Saki, 3.25 miles SSW, consists of steep cliffs with no landing
steep and cliffy. In general, the water is deep near the shore, but areas.
ridges are found within 0.5 to 1 mile offshore, in the N and Oki Minato (Oki Ko), situated on the SW coast of Haha Shi-
4.19
middle parts of the islands. These islands lie at the S extremity ma, lies between Minami Saki and Samega Saki, 2 miles
of a 0.1 mile bank that encompasses all the islands of Ogas- NNW. The bay is open to the W, but is protected against winds
awara Gunto, with the exception of Nashino Shima. and waves from the SW.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in Hahashima Retto
4.18 Oki Minato is divided into two harbors. The inner harbor is
4.19
set W with rising tide and set E with the falling tide. On the E situated between Samega Saki and Oki Misaki, 0.5 mile SE.
and W sides, the currents set S and N with the rising and falling Okimura Asane extends 0.45 mile WSW from Oki Misaki and
tides, respectively, and generally follow the shape of the land. blocks the entrance to the inner harbor. The inner harbor is
The current NW of Innui Saki is considerable and wave pat- shoal but a channel that leads to Okimura was being dredged to
terns occur; NW of Sawara Ne, the ebb current sets N at 1.75 a depth of 4.5m. A directional light on Oki Misaki marks the
knots. Near Okinohae and Jinohae, the tidal currents are espe- fairway to avoid Okimura Asane.
cially strong; the ebb current sets NNE at a rate of 1.4 to 3.5 Large vessels may anchor temporarily in Oki Minato with
4.19
knots and the flood current sets SW to W at a rate of 1 to 2 Maru Shima bearing 171° and Kita Ne, close off the N end of
knots. These currents change at HW and LW. There are tide Muko Shima bearing 254°, in a depth of 18.3m, sand. The an-
rips in this area. chorage is calm in NE winds; however, in SE to NW winds,
One mile off Higashi Saki, off the E coast, the flood current
4.18 swells enter and cause a vessel to drag.
sets SE and the ebb current sets SW, both at a rate of 1 knot. From Samega Saki to Inui Saki, 5 miles NNW there are sev-
4.19
At the center of Aneshima Seto the flood current sets WSW

4.18 eral indentations in the coast, but none provide protection. Me-
at a maximum rate of 3.5 knots and the ebb current sets SE. gane Iwa, 1 mile NW of Samega Saki, and Sawara Ne, 1 mile
Between Ane Shima and Imoto Shima the current always flows SW of Inui Saki, are two of the many rocks and islets that are
S or W at a maximum rate of 1 knot. charted off the W coast of Haha Shima.
Hira Shima is located 1.5 miles SSW of the S extremity of
4.19
4.19 Haha Shima (26°39'N., 142°09'E.) is the largest and Haha Shima. There are several islets and straits charted be-
N island in Hahashima Retto; it is 7 miles long in a N to S di- tween these two islands; these straits are narrow, with many
rection and has a maximum width of 2.25 miles. Chibusa Ya- rocks and reefs and are only navigable by small craft.
ma, 462m high near the center of the island, is the highest peak
of the mountain range which extends N and S. 4.20 Muko Shima (26°36'N., 142°08'E.) is located 1 mile
Inui Saki, the N extremity of the island, is a cliffy point
4.19 NW of Hira Shima; it is a wooded island mostly bordered by
190m high. Jinohae, 2.1m high, and Okinohae, 1.8m high, lie steep cliffs, and on its E and W sides there are occasional
0.58 mile and 0.65 mile NNW, respectively, of Inui Saki; Oni beaches of sand and rock.
Iwa, 91m high, lies 0.18 mile NNW of the same point. Ane Shima is located 1 mile S of Hira Shima. A chain of
4.20
Kita Minato is entered between Inui Saki and Kita Misaki, a

4.19 mountains run from the N to the S along the E and W coasts.
point 1 mile SE. A vessel of 2,734 gt has anchored in the bay, The periphery of the island consists of steep cliffs and there is
with Kita Misaki bearing 068°, 0.3 mile distant, in a depth of no place to land. Dobu Iso, which uncovers 0.3m, lies 0.85
29m, sand. However, tidal currents are strong and during W mile ESE of the S extremity of the island.
winds, swells and waves are heavy and it is occasionally un- Aneshima Seto, between the islands Ane Shima and Hira
4.20
suitable for anchorage; at times strong winds blow off the Shima, is about 0.28 mile wide between the 20m curves. Pas-
mountains. A sunken rock, 12.8m deep, is located about 0.3 sage through this channel is difficult for small vessels because
mile NW of Kita Misaki. of strong tidal currents.
Gagyu Kaku, a steep cliffy point 136m high, located 1.25
4.19 Imoto Shima (26°33'N., 142°12'E.) about 2.25 miles E of Ane
4.20
miles ESE of Kita Misaki, is the N entrance point of Higashi Shima, is densely covered with trees. The coast consists of rocks
Minato. Sekimon Saki, the S entrance point of the bay, is a and steep cliffs, but landings can be made on the W coast.
rocky cliff 130m high; it lies 0.75 mile SSE of Gagyu Kaku. Mei Shima about 0.5 mile ENE of Imoto Shima is ringed by
4.20
Higashi Minato is protected against winds, except from the

4.19 steep cliffs, but small boats can reach the beach on the W side.
E, by the high cliffs of the shore. A good anchorage, in 22m, Sukezo Asane, two detached rocks, lie 0.25 mile off the S
4.20
sand, is situated with Higashi Yama bearing 354° and Gagyu coast; the sea frequently breaks over them.
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Caution.—The approach to the islands of this group and the

4.20 land, Chidoriga Hara, between them.
passages between the islands are encumbered with reefs, rocks Moto Yama, 112m high, is a domed hill with a flat peak lo-
4.22
and islets, whose positions may be seen on the charts. cated near the airstrip. Steam and sulfur gas, visible from off-
shore, escape from the fissures, or vents, in the hill.
Kazan Retto An aeronautical light is located near the airstrip.
4.22
Chidoriga Hara is a volcanic dune, with sandy beaches at its

4.22
4.21 Kazan Retto (24°52'N., 141°20'E.), also known as E and W ends.

the Volcano Islands and Io Retto, extend along a line about 70 Suribachi Yama (Mount Suribachi), 161m high, a dormant
4.22
miles long from N to S. Kita-Io Shima, the farthest N of the volcano in the form of a truncated cone, rises at the SW end of
group, lies 85 miles SSW of Haha Shima. There are three is- the island.
lands comprising the group; from N to S they are Kita-Io Shi- Io Shima is reported to be radar conspicuous at 17 miles.
4.22
ma, Io To (Io Shima), and Minami-Io Shima. Tides—Currents.—North of Kitano Hana, the N extremity
4.22
These islands are of volcanic origin, and gas continues to es-

4.21 of the island, the ebb current sets E at 1.5 knots; SW of Tobii-
cape from them, especially on Io To, and from the sea that sur- shi Hana, the S extremity of the island, the flood tide sets NW
rounds them. It has been reported (1992) that sulpherous at 1.75 knots; W of Kama Iwa the flood current sets SW at 1.3
smoke has been erupting from the sea about 55 miles SSE of knots; and NW of Kangoku Iwa the flood current sets W at 2.5
Minami Io Shima in the vicinity of Minami Hiyosi Seamount. knots.
Kita-Io Shima (25°26'N., 141°17'E.) contains a chain of
4.21 Anchorages.—Anchorage can be obtained about 2.8 miles
4.22
mountain peaks running N to S through its middle. Sakakiga NE of Tobiishi Hana, close S of a line connecting Suribachi
Mine, the highest peak, 804m high, is located in the S part of Yama and Higashi Iwa, off the village of Minami. The depth at
the island. The coast is precipitous cliffs except for sections on the anchorage is 12m, sand, good holding ground.
the E and W coasts. The 20m curve lies about 0.2 mile offshore Caution.—Higashi Iwa are a group of uncovered rocks, 6m
4.22
and the 200m curve lies from 0.75 mile to 1.25 miles offshore. high, located about 2 miles E of the E extremity of Iwo Shima.
Maguro Asane, with a depth of 14.6m and Funka Asane,
4.21 Kama Iwa lies 0.55 mile off the W coast and Kangoku Iwa,
with a depth of 13.7m, lie 0.6 mile WSW and 2.5 miles WNW, 8.2m high, lies 0.75 miles N of Kama Iwa. There are two rocks
respectively, from the island’s N extremity. located on the shoal area 0.35 mile W of Kangoku Iwa that un-
cover at LW.
Kaitoku Kaizan (Kaitoku Seamount), a submarine volcano,
4.21 There are numerous wrecks on the W coast of Io Shima, N of
4.22
lies approximately 48 miles NNW of Kita-Io Shima. In 1984, a Tobiishi Hana and close off the beach, as indicated on the
bank with a depth of 10m, was reported in position 26°11.5'N, chart.
141°00.9'E, about 6 miles NW of Kaitoku Kaizan. Due to volcanic action, the contour of the shoreline and the
4.22
Winds—Weather.—During the spring and summer, the SW

4.21 depths in the approach to Io Shima are constantly changing.
winds are dominant; NE winds prevail during autumn, and W Great care should be exercised when approaching or anchoring
winds prevail in January and February. There is considerable in these waters.
rain from April to June, and frequent fogs. Strong winds often
blow from August to October, and the sea is fairly calm in June 4.23 Minami-Io Shima (24°14'N., 141°28'E.) is a volcanic
and July. island located 33 miles SSE of Io Shima. The island is about 1
Tides—Currents.—The flood current flows NW and strikes
4.21 mile long in a N to S direction and has a height of 918m; this
the SE end of the island. Part of the flood flows N along the E peak is often covered by fog and clouds. The island is bordered
coast while the other part flows W at 1 knot S of the island. At by cliffs and rocky beaches. The 20m curve lies from 0.1 mile
the N extremity of the island, the flood current that flows along off the W coast to 0.6 mile off the E coast.
the E coast joins a current from the W and makes an E current, In 1974, an islet was reported to lie 1.75 miles NE of the NE
4.23
whose velocity reaches 1.8 knots. Between Funka Asane and extremity of the island. In 1982, discolored water was observed
the island, flood currents set NNW at a maximum velocity of in the vicinity of position 24°16.6'N, 141°29.2'E. In 2005, dis-
1.5 knots; ebb currents set SSE at a maximum velocity of 1 colored water, with submarine volcanic activity, was observed
knot. Off the N coast of Kita-Io Shima, the ebb current flows E in position 24°17.4'N, 141°29.1'E.
at a rate of 1.75 knots. Elsewhere on the ebb tide the directions Fukutuku-Okano-Ba, a submarine volcano, lies 2.5 miles NE
4.23
are reversed and the velocity increased by 50 per cent. of Minami-Io Shima, and a reef, with a depth of 18.3m, lies 0.5
Anchorage.—Kita-Io Shima has no good anchorage, but an
4.21 mile farther NW. In 1904 and in 1914, an island was reported
unprotected berth can be obtained 0.4 mile SE of the village in this area, which has subsequently subsided below the sur-
Ishino, on the E side of the island. face. In 1986, the volcano erupted and an islet was formed, but
The inter-island steamer usually anchors, in 24m, with ware-
4.21 three months later the islet had disappeared, leaving a least
houses on the shore bearing 276° and the SE extremity of the depth of about 1m in the area.
island bearing 200°. The rocky holding ground is poor. Kita-Hukutoku Tai, a submarine volcano, lies about 11 miles
4.23
NNW of Minami-Io Shima.

4.22 Io To (Io Jima)(Io Shima) (24°47'N., 141°19'E.) is lo- Discolored water and a suspected volcanic eruption were re-
4.23
cated at the mid-point of Kazan Retto, about 36 miles S of Ki- ported (1987) in the vicinity of Fukutuku-Okano-Ba. An addi-
ta-Io Shima. The island, which is about 4.5 miles long in a NE tional account of discolored water was reported in this position
to SW direction, consists of two volcanoes, Moto Yama in the in 2006.
NE and Suribachi Yama at the SW end with a narrow strip of Caution is necessary when navigating in this area.
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Okino-tori Shima high. It is bordered by a wide beach consisting of white coral

stones and shells with some sand. The beach is strewn with
4.24 Okino-tori Shima (20°25'N., 136°05'E.), a Japanese large boulders and debris consisting of scrap metal and broken
possession, is located about 375 miles SW of Minami-Io Shi- concrete. The island is covered with sparse vegetation; there
ma. It was formerly known as Parece Vela or Douglas Reef. are a few buildings. An airstrip is constructed on the NW side
This coral reef extends about 2.8 miles in an E to W direction, of the island.
is about 0.8 mile wide, and encloses a reef-encumbered lagoon. Minami-tori Shima is a good radar target from 21 miles. It
4.25
Two small islets and a number of man-made concrete struc- was reported that a radar fix obtained from 13 miles was accu-
tures lie on and near the reef. It is reported (2016) that a pier is rate.
under construction near the atoll. Winds—Weather.—An E wind is dominant all year, averaging
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A lighted buoy exists 1 mile SSE of the atoll.

4.24 14 knots from October to April, but is slightly less during the sum-
Caution.—A below-water reef, with estimated depths from
4.24 mer. The temperatures are high with a yearly average of 26°C. The
2 to 3m, has been reported to extend about 3 miles NW from highest temperature recorded was 36°C and the lowest was 16°C.
the W part of Okino-tori Shima. Numerous tide rips were ob- Rain is frequent all year round but precipitation amounts are rela-
served in the vicinity. tively low, about 1,000mm per year. Mild fog occasionally forms
Breakers extend 0.5 mile off the E and W ends of Okino-tori
4.24 during September and October.
Shima. It has been reported that breaking seas have been ob- Tides—Currents.—The current in the vicinity of Minami-
4.25
served about 1 mile N of the W extremity of Okino-tori Shima, tori Shima is variable, with rates up to about 1 knot. During
but were not observed in 1997. most of the year the predominant set is E, but in September to
Okino-tori Shima and the reported reefs should be given a
4.24 November it may be W.
wide berth, as there has been no recent survey. Aspect.—A stone tower, a building with a red roof and a
4.25
Boat passages have been reported on the SE and NE sides of

4.24 concrete building are situated in the vicinity of East Point, the
the reef, but they have not been examined. E extremity of the island.
An aero radiobeacon transmits from the middle of the E side
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A large platform, about 20m high and supported by six rows

4.24 of the island.
of supporting pillars oriented approximately E and W, stands Both the shore line and surf line give good radar responses
4.25
close E of the small towers. This platform, which appears and care must be taken to distinguish between them when clos-
abandoned, was reported (1997) visible on radar at a distance ing the island, particularly from NW.
of 20 miles. Anchorage.—The best anchorage area lies about 0.25 mile
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Another off-lying danger was reported in 1971. It appeared

4.24 off the S side of the island, in depths of 70 to 80m.
to be a coral-like shoal breaking in position 20°18'N, 135°28'E, Caution.—Because of its low elevation, small size, and lack
4.25
bearing 259°, 36 miles from Okino-tori Shima. In 1988, it was of off-lying reef structure, Minami-tori Shima offers no lee in
reported that a vessel transiting the area failed to see this dan- any weather. The bottom is of volcanic rock, dead coral, boul-
ger. Vessels are urged to exercise caution when navigating ders and some sand; it has a steep incline and affords poor
within the vicinity. holding ground. In the face of the slightest weather, a vessel
should stand clear of the island.
Minami-tori Shima (Marcus) There is a pier 20m long in a boat basin formed by the open-
4.25
ing in the reef on the S side of the island.

4.25 Minami-tori Shima (Marcus) (24°17'N., 153°59'E.) A dangerous pinnacle rock lies in deep water nearly 0.3 mile
4.25
is an isolated triangular-shaped island lying 695 miles E of Mi- W of West Point.

nami-Io Shima. This island is the easternmost island in Japan There is a dangerous rock 0.2 mile ESE of West Point, about
4.25
and has sides about 1 mile long, rising to a flat surface 18m 0.1 mile offshore.
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Sector 5—South Coast of Honshu—Iro Saki to Hino Misaki
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103
SECTOR 5
SOUTH COAST OF HONSHU—IRO SAKI TO HINO MISAKI
Plan.—This sector describes the S coast of Honshu from Iro

5.0 by torrential storms.
Saki SW about 175 miles to Shiono Misaki, then NW to Hino 5.1The autumn months of September and October are the peak
Misaki. months for typhoons and the autumnal rains, when the highest
amount of precipitation for the year is recorded. Rainfall totals
General Remarks increase as one moves from N to S, in contrast to early summer
rains, which are not so pronounced.
5.1 The E part of this area includes the large bays known 5.1The climate on the S coast of Honshu, even during the winter
as Suruga Wan and Ise Wan; the coast between these two bays period of the Northwest Monsoon, is generally mild due to the
is a straight and almost unbroken stretch of sandy beach. influence of the Kuroshio, and there are many days of good
5.1From Daio Saki, the coast trends SW for 75 miles to Shiono weather. However, when the Northwest Monsoon is strong, the
Misaki, the S extremity of the Kii Hanto, a broad mainland air becomes extremely dry and chilly.
peninsula projecting S between the E end of Naikai on the W 5.1In summer, since relatively weak SE winds dominate and
and Ise Wan on the E. This section of coast, known as the Ku- blow across the Kuroshio, temperatures become extremely
mano Nada, is generally rocky and faced with steep cliffs. The high. Throughout the summer offshore winds in various parts
bays and coves of the irregular shoreline are relatively small of the S coast serve to alleviate the humid heat.
and afford little protection, from, wind and sea. 5.1The Enshu Nada coast, centering around Omae Saki, has an
5.1Between Shiono Misaki and Hino Misaki, 45 miles NW, the extremely strong Northwest Monsoon during winter.
coast forms the SW side of Kii Hanto and the E shore of the S 5.1Winter temperatures on the S coast of Honshu have an aver-
approach to the Kii Suido. Sand and shingle beaches inter- age minimum range of 1° to 4°C. During summer most of the S
spersed with rocky stretches make up the broken shoreline. coast is hot, but during the early summer rainy season from
There are no sheltered harbors, the small bays and inlets are mid-June to mid-July, the high number of rainy and cloudy
open to the SW. days keep the temperature down. Following the rainy season,
5.1Winds—Weather.—Since the S coast of Honshu is fronted the temperature rises sharply to a peak in August, when maxi-
by the Pacific Ocean and backed by mountainous terrain, when mum temperatures average about 30°C.
face either the Kuroshio or Oyashio, its climate is controlled by 5.1Tides—Currents.—The Kuroshio is the largest of the ocean
these features and differs from the rest of Honshu. currents in Japanese waters, and globally only the Gulf Stream
5.1During winter, there is a buildup of the continental high in in the Atlantic compares to it in magnitude. This is the princi-
the W and low pressure in the E, with the Northwest Monsoon pal current that affects the current along the S coast of Honshu.
dominating. As the continental high moves E, they bring be- 5.1The average speed of the Kuroshio is 2 to 3 knots, with max-
hind them violent W winds that may blow for several days. On imums of 4 to 5 knots. Since the current shifts its course in un-
the Pacific seaboard, there is a high incidence of clear days expected and violent manner, and exerts such a powerful
with low humidity and dry air. Snowfall is generally light, al- influence on navigation, mariners must always keep its move-
though occasional heavy snows may be encountered on the S ments in mind.
coast. 5.1The Kuroshio, in its N flow from Luzon, generally skirts the
5.1During spring, the change of pressure patterns is violent, and the S coast of Honshu and then flows E and NE. However, when a
weather shifts periodically. When low pressure systems originat- large cold water mass appears in the Enshu Nada, the course of
ing on the continent move E and build up, fronts, especially cold the current undergoes a spectacular shift between the Kii Suido
fronts, are distinct and frequently generate violent storms. and the Izu Shoto, as it makes a wide detour around the cold
5.1The period from mid-June to mid-July is the early summer rainy water mass. Once such a cold water mass appears, the zigzag
season. The pattern of the rainy season front varies according to route of the Kuroshio tends to become fixed and to remain un-
the strengths of the N (Okhotsk) and S (North Pacific) highs. changed for a period of 2 to 9 years. According to a survey of
Thus, if the Okhotsk high does not form or is weak, the rainy sea- the 47-year period from 1921 thru 1967, cold water masses ap-
son precipitation is minimal. The rainy season is quite pronounced peared and persisted three times.
in S Japan where it brings abundant precipitation, but it is less pro- 5.1When the cold water mass appears off Omae Saki, the Kuro-
nounced and not as wet in N Japan. When the rainy season front shio may be deflected as far S as 31°S, S of Daio Saki, when
moves N and dissipates, summertime pressure patterns move into the average flow without the presence of the cold water mass is
place, and true summer begins. 34°S.
5.1During summer, hot humid, relatively weak, SE and S winds 5.1The Kuroshio is a relatively narrow current, and the width of
are frequent. The weather is generally fair, but with many sul- the portion flowing faster than 2 knots ranges from 15 to 25
try days and the highest incidence of thunderstorms for any miles.
season of the year. The frequency of onshore winds is notable. 5.1Tidal currents along the S coast of Honshu flow along the
Summer is also the peak season for fogs. The end of the early coast. The flood tide current sets W and the ebb current sets E.
summer rainy season marks the beginning of the typhoon sea- The direction changes within 1 hour after each LW and HW;
son and coastal areas and the surrounding seas are often struck the rate is nominal. The tidal currents are affected by the diur-
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104 Sector 5. South Coast of Honshu—Iro Saki to Hino Misaki
nal tide. Sometimes there is only one tidal current a day when bay. A light is shown close NW of Tago village on the point.
the declination of the moon is great. Anchorage for vessels with local knowledge can be taken in the
Caution.—Due to the earthquakes that occurred on 11
5.1 harbor, in a depth of 39m, mud. The harbor is open NW and is
March 2011, offshore of the Tohoku region in Japan, and the not tenable in winter. Small vessels can anchor, in a depth of
resultant tsunami, variation of the coastline and seafloor must 30m, mud, off the village of Tago, in the inner part of the har-
be considered and caution exercised. Wrecks and obstructions bor.
may be displaced from previously charted positions and new
obstructions experienced along the E coast of Honshu and in 5.4Ose Saki (35°02'N., 138°47'E.) is located 12.75 miles N of
the harbors. Breakwaters may be altered in position and length Ima Yama; there are cliffs and several small inlets in the inter-
and many aids to navigation destroyed. The charts of these ar- vening coast. The 20m curve lies no farther than 0.4 mile off
eas have been significantly affected and will be updated as sur- this coast. A light is shown from the N part of the inlet.
veys and time allow. 5.4Daruma Yama, 982m high, is located 9 miles NNE of Ima
Yama; it is the most prominent mountain on Izu Hanto. Sotota-
Suruga Wan kumi Yama, 221m high, is located on the coast 3.5 miles NW
of Daruma Yama. It is a round mountain covered with short
5.2 Suruga Wan (34°50'N., 138°35'E.), a large deep bay, grass and has steep cliffs at its base.
lying between the W side of Izu Hanto and the mainland is en- 5.4Enasi Yama (Enashi Yama) (35°00'N., 138°48'E.), 1.75
tered between Iro Saki and Omae Saki, about 30 miles W, and miles NE of Sototakumi Yama, rises to a height of 437m. It has
from its entrance it extends almost 35 miles ENE. a sharp peak, without trees, and can be seen from a point 4 to 5
5.2Winds—Weather.—The seasonal winter winds blow N, of- miles W of Hagati Saki when entering Suruga Wan from the E,
ten becoming stronger in the afternoon. Along the coast of and it can also be seen, on a clear day, immediately after pass-
Suruga Wan the average temperature in winter is 6° to 7°C, ing Omae Saki when entering the bay from the S.
while in summer it is cool due to land and sea breezes. The W
wind prevails on the W coast of Izu Hanto due to the effect of 5.5 Ugusu Ko (34°51'N., 138°46'E.) is an open harbor
the seasonal wind in winter. situated 2 miles N of Ima Yama. The entrance is open to the W,
5.2At Omae Saki, the prevailing winds are WNW in winter and and the other three sides are surrounded by mountains.
WSW in summer. The W wind prevails throughout the year, 5.5A basin protected by two breakwaters, is situated in the S
except during September and October. part of the bay and in it are quays used principally by small
5.2During SW winds a heavy swell runs into Suruga Wan. vessels loading ore. A light stands at the head of one of the
5.2Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in Suruga Wan set N breakwaters. There are mooring facilities within the breakwa-
on the flood and S on the ebb at a slight rate. At the entrance to ters with depths of 2.5 to 5.5m alongside. There is a breakwater
Utiura Wan (Uchiura Wan), the flood tide current flows into the projecting NE from a point on the S side of the bay, and there
bay and the ebb flows out of the bay. The directions change are mooring facilities within the breakwater, with depths of 2.5
within 1 to 2 hours after LW and HW. The flood current is ir- to 5.5m alongside.
regular and the current following an extremely low tide is 5.5Koshino Hana, a conspicuous red, wooded cliff, is located in
stronger than usual. the middle of the E beach in the harbor. Anchorage can be tak-
en, in a depth of 13m, W of Koshino Hana.
Suruga Wan—East Side 5.5Caution.—Caution should be used to clear the fish haven
obstruction charted near the middle of the bay.
5.3 From Iro Saki, the E coast of Suruga Wan trends 7
miles NNW to Hagati Saki (Hakachi Saki) (34°41'N., 138° 5.6 Toi Ko is an open roadstead that is located 3.5 miles N
45'E.). This coast is indented by Mera-Koura Ko and is bor- of Ugusu Ko. A breakwater is located on the N side of the riv-
dered by rocks for a distance of 0.5 mile offshore in places. er’s mouth, which discharges into the harbor on its E side. A
The coast then trends irregularly N for 7 miles to Ima Yama. breakwater, with a light at its head, projects from the E shore of
Matu Saki Ko indents the coast about halfway between Hagati the bay. There is anchorage, in a depth of 26m, sand and mud,
Saki and Ima Yama. Ima Yama, a rounded headland, is a good off a pier in the S part of Toi Ko.
mark. 5.6Heda Ko (Heta Ko) (34°58'N., 138°46'E.), located 4 miles N
The 20m curve lies 1.25 to 0.7 mile offshore along the coast.
5.3 of Toi Ko, is open to the NW and is surrounded by mountains
A 26m patch lies 0.9 mile W of Iro Saki; fish havens are chart- on the N, E and S. On the W side, Mihama Saki (Ohama Saki)
ed 2 miles W of Iro Saki and outside the 20m curve in Mera- extends 0.4 mile NNE and forms a natural breakwater to pro-
Koura Ko. A patch with a depth 2.9m, lies 1.25 mile SW of tect the port against all winds except from the NW. The en-
Ima Yama. Tago Shima, consisting of two sharp rock islets, lies trance between Mihama Saki and the N shore is 0.2 mile wide.
about 0.8 mile SW of Ima Yama. The W rock is 47m high; the The harbor is deep and shoals quickly on nearing the shoreline,
E rock has a light situated on it. Both rocks are visible at some where depths drop abruptly from 18 to 2m.
distance. Foul ground extends from Tago Shima SE to the 5.6A breakwater, with a light at its head, is situated at the inner
coast. A fish haven lies 0.25 mile SE of Tago Shima Light. end of Heda Ko. A landing jetty, with depths from 2.5 to 4m
alongside, lies to the S of this breakwater. A vessel may find
5.4 Tago Ko (34°48'N., 138°46'E.), a small deep port sur- good anchorage with the peak of Inari Yama bearing 048° and
rounded by hills, lies close S of Ima Yama and is fronted by Ta- the NE extremity of Mihama Saki bearing 310°, in a depth of
go Shima. The village of Tago is located at the SE part of the 34m, mud.
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5.7 Utiura Wan (Uchiura Wan) (35°03'N., 138°50'E.) is between the light and Omae Saki. Gozen Iwa is difficult to see
an open bay that lies 4 miles NNE of Heda Ko, in the NE ex- at HW when the sea is calm.
tremity of Suruga Wan. The bay is about 5 miles in length in a 5.9A dangerous wreck lies 3.5 miles S of Omae Saki.
N to S direction and recedes about 5 miles E. 5.9Fish havens lie 2 miles and 4 miles W of Omae Saki Light.
5.7Mito Hakuchi is a small, deep harbor located in the SE cor-
ner of Utiura Wan. It is entered by passing between Awa Shi- 5.10 Omae Saki to Wada Hana.—Motone Bana is the NE
ma, 147m high, on the N, and Nagai Saki about 0.4 mile to the extremity of the peninsula and is located 0.6 mile NNE of
S. Nishiura Kisho Breakwater extends 0.2 mile NE from a Omae Saki; it is a flat point. From Motone Bana, the coast re-
point 0.4 mile W of Nagai Saki. A light stands at the head of cedes to the NNW, then trends NNE to Wada Hana, a distance
the breakwater. A light stands at the head of Mito Breakwater of 16 miles; this coast is low and sandy. Between Omae Saki
situated about 1.5 miles ESE of Nishiura Kisho Breakwater and the coast abreast the town of Haibara, 8 miles N, the coast
Light. is backed by a plateau less than 91m high. A light is shown
5.7There is good anchorage, protected from all but NW winds from position 35°38'N, 138°12'E. From this position a white
with the E extremity of Awa Shima bearing 343° and the N ex- sandy beach, backed by rows of pine trees, trends about 8 miles
tremity of Nagai Saki bearing 282°, in 35m, mud. A shoal, NE to Wada Hana, and for 4 or 5 miles inland the country is
with a depth of 8.8m, is located 0.14 mile S of the anchorage. flat.
The 20m curve lies up to 2.3 miles off the S part of this area
5.10
5.8 Shizuura Ko (35°02'N., 138°54'E.) lies at the head of and closes the coast in the vicinity of Wada Hana.
Utiura Wan, in its E extremity. Shizuura Ko is entered between Notari (34°37'N., 138°15'E.), a rocky patch with a depth of
5.10
Awa Shima on the S, marked by a light on its N extremity, and 9.4m, is located 1 mile NE of Montone Bana. A fish haven is
Okubono Hana, about 0.7 mile to the N. Okubona Hana, which situated 0.15 mile SE of Notari; other shoal patches lie be-
has reclaimed land on its S and E side, rises to a height of tween Notari and the coast.
142m. In general the bay is too deep for anchoring, however, A rocky patch, with a depth of 8.3m, is located 0.75 mile N
5.10
there is good anchorage with Okubona Hana bearing 293°, and of Gozen Iwa.
the N end of Awa Shima bearing 211°, in 50m, mud. The water
is choppy in a W wind, and when winds blow down off the 5.11 Omaesaki Ko (34°36'N., 138°14'E.) (World Port In-
mountains, as a NE wind prevails. dex No. 61425) is an open port protected by breakwaters and is
5.8Numazu Ko (35°05'N., 138°51'E.), situated 2.5 miles NW entered between the breakwaters about 1.3 miles NW of Mo-
of Okubona Hana, is comprised of an inner and outer harbor. tone Bana.
The port is located at the mouth of the Kano Kawa (Kano A detached breakwater lies close NE of the entrance to the
5.11
Gama), which flows out between training walls on each bank. outer harbor.
The inner and outer harbors are connected by a channel 40m Depths—Limitations.—The maximum draft limitation in
wide that has a least depth of 3.2m. The outer harbor is located the channel is 10.8m. There are 11 berths having general
on the N bank and is protected by an E and W breakwater. The depths of 5 to 12m. Additionally, Nishi No. 10 container berth,
depth of the channel to the outer harbor is over 6m, with a situated at the West Wharf, is 280m long with a depth along-
width of 55m between the 5m curves. Vessels may moor at the side of 14m; vessels of up to 50,000 dwt can be accommodat-
N seawall in depths of 5 to 7.5m. The E and S seawalls have ed.
depths from 3.5 to 5.5m. Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but is available. Pilots
5.11
board close NE of the outer breakwater. Berthing is done

Suruga Wan—West Side during daylight hours only; unberthing may be done until
2100.
5.9 Omae Saki (34°36'N., 138°14'E.), marking the W en- Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken outside the inner
5.11
trance to Suruga Wan, is about 50m high and heavily wooded. breakwater, in depths of 5 to 8m, mud and sand. The holding
Its E and S sides decline sharply and lead to a flat sand beach. ground is not very good.
The point appears as two belts whose upper half is green and Small vessels can anchor within the breakwaters.
5.11
the lower half white. The white belt is particularly conspicuous

from the S. The point is fringed with reefs that dry out about 5.12 From Omaesaki Ko, the coast trends N about 4.8
0.2 mile offshore, and shoals with depths of less than 5.5m, lie miles to Sagara Ko; a small boat harbor situated in the mouth
within 1 mile of the shore. of a river. A light is shown near the river entrance.
5.9A light is shown the S side of Omae Saki. A radio tower, Aitaka Iwa (34°40'N., 138°14'E.), about 1m high, lies 1
5.12
standing about 0.7 mile NW of the light, is prominent. Gozen mile SE of Sagara Ko; it consists of two small rocks that lie in
Iwa dries 0.9m and lies 1.75 miles E of Omae Saki on One an E to W direction. There are other obstructions charted up to
Bae, a reef with a least depth of 3m. A light is shown from a 1.5 miles N.
round iron tower on a tripod, 11m high, situated on Gozen Iwa. From Sagara Ko, the coast trends NE 6.5 miles to the mouth
5.12
5.9Caution.—Due to dense fog, vessels entering Suruga Wan of the Oi Kawa, which empties into the bay.
from the W may not recognize the landmarks near Omae Saki; Along this coast is Yosida Gyoko (34°45'N., 138°16'E.),
5.12
and upon entering the bay they may mistake the pine trees on which is protected by a breakwater and has a light on it.
Yaizu for those further N near Miho Saki; Takakusa Yama is
often mistaken for Udo Yama. The light on Gozen Iwa should 5.13 Oigawa Ko (34°46'N., 138°18'E.) consists of a small
be given a berth of at least 1 mile and vessels should never pass harbor protected by breakwaters, with an inner harbor and fa-
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cilities; it is located close N of Oi Kawa. The harbor has depths Reclamation work has been carried out 1 mile S of the har-
5.14
of 2.6 to 11m and is approached through a channel about 59m bor. A light stands at the head of a breakwater extending about
wide. There are wharves with depths of up to 8m alongside. 0.4 mile N from the shore, about 1.3 miles S of Yaizu Ko.
Ordinary vessels are not allowed within a 50m radius of the
5.13 Ogawa, a boat harbor protected by a N and S breakwater, is
5.14
oil wall when vessels carrying LPG and other flammables are situated 1 mile S of Yaizu Ko, and is considered part of Yaizu
moored. Ko. The depths in Ogawa are from 2 to 3.8m.
Caution.—During the Oi Kawa flood periods, caution is
5.13 From Yaizu Ko the coast trends NNE 5 miles to Abe Kawa,
5.14
necessary since vessels will be pushed to the N. A wave meter which flows into the bay, then 8.5 miles NE to Hukiai Saki
is located 0.75 mile NE of the S breakwater. This meter is (Miho Saki).
marked by a red light and a submarine cable runs from here to
the coast. There are wharves here with depths of 1 to 7.5m Shimizu Ko (Simizu Ko) (35°01'N., 138°30'E.)
alongside.
From Oigawa Ko the coast trends NNE 4 miles to Wada Ha-
5.13 World Port Index No. 61460
na. There are fish havens located along this coast as far as 1.5
miles offshore, reference should be made to the chart. 5.15 Simizu Ko, located in the NW portion of Suruga Wan
Seno Umi, located 10.75 miles ESE of Oigawo Ko, is a fish
5.13 Special Port, is the most important port in the bay. It is a Spe-
haven obstruction. cial Port, Open Port, Quarantine Port, and Port of Entry.
5.14 From Wada Hana the coast trends in a general NE di- Simizu Ko Port Web Site
rection to Hukiai Saki, a distance of 15 miles. The 20m curve
lies up to 1.8 miles offshore in this segment of the coast. The http://www.portofshimizu-intl.com
dangers outside the 20m curve are fish havens which are chart-
ed. Winds—Weather.—In the spring and summer SW and W
5.15
Kogawa Gyoko (34°51'N., 138°20'E.) is a fishing harbor

5.14 winds prevail and the sea is calm. During the fall and winter,
protected by two breakwaters. A light tower stands on each NE and E winds prevail; the most frequent wind direction is
breakwater. The channel leading through the entrance is about ENE, and its maximum velocity is 24 knots.
50m wide. A detached breakwater lies 0.1 mile NW of the S Tides—Currents.—The flood tidal current sets W into the
5.15
breakwater head. A light is shown at the SE end of the de- harbor and the ebb current sets E. The change of directions oc-
tached breakwater. cur at HW and LW; the rate is less than 0.3 knot.
A submarine pipeline extends 0.13 mile ENE from the coast,
5.14 Depths—Limitations.—The port is divided into three sec-
5.15
0.3 mile NW of the S breakwater head. tions. Section 1, the S part of the harbor, is approached through
Takakusa Yama rises to a height of 501m, 1.5 miles inland,
5.14 a channel dredged to a least depth of 12m. The depths at the
4.25 miles N of Wada Hana. Udo Yama, 308m high, is located berths in this section range from 5.5 to 12m.
near the coast 4 miles SW of Hukiai Saki. When approaching
this area in a fog, Takakusa Yama has often been mistaken for Orido Wan, in Section 1, is a large basin with depths from
5.15
Udo Yama, since the coasts are low and similar to each other. 4.2 to 10.5m. Section 2 lies at the W end of the entrance fair-
Yaizu Ko (34°52'N., 138°20'E.) is an open roadstead, with
5.14 way and has berths within the basin from 3.3 to 11.2m. Section
two basins lying at the head of a bight, 2 miles NNW of Wada 3 lies on the S and N side of the entrance fairway.
Hana. There is an outer, central, and inner district, protected by The approach to the Tonen Dolphin Sea Berth is dredged to a
5.15
a N and S breakwater. Within the basins are quays with depths depth of 21.5m. Vessels of up to 250,000 dwt, with a draft of
alongside of 5 to 9m. 20m, may use this berth. Numerous oil tanks and chimneys
The middle harbor is entered between the N breakwater and
5.14 stand on the reclaimed land.
the S breakwater; a light stands at the head of each. The en- Sodesi Wharf No. 1 will accommodate vessels of 30,000 dwt
5.15
trance to the harbor is exposed to E winds which send in a and has depths of 12m alongside. The Nikkei Bauxite Wharf
swell and hamper maneuvering. A detached breakwater, 150m has a depth of 11m alongside for vessels of up to 32,000 dwt.
long lying in NNE to SSW direction, is situated about 0.2 mile For further berthing information refer to the table titled Simizu
SW of the S breakwater. Ko—Berthing Facilities.
Simizu Ko—Berthing Facilities

Maximum
Vessel Size
Fuijmi Wharves
No. 1 113m 5.5m 700 dwt —
No. 2 113m 5.5m 700 dwt —
No. 3 140m — 700 dwt —
No. 4 190m 12.0m 700 dwt Grain, pulp, and cement.
Pub. 158

Maximum
Vessel Size
No. 5 290m 12.0m — Grain, pulp, and cement.
Hinode
No. 1 80m 4.5m 700 dwt Timber products.
No. 2 130m 7.5m 5,000 dwt Timber products.
No. 4 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt Timber products and passengers.
No. 5 240m 12.0m 30,000 dwt Timber products and passengers.
Okitsu No. 1
No. 1 185m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Containers.
No. 3 184m 10.0m 15,000 dwt Timber and pulp.
Okitsu No. 2
Shin-Okitsu Container Terminal
Sodeshi No. 1
No. 1 60m — — Dry bulk, scrap metal, and transshipment.
No. 2 60m 4.5m — Dry bulk, scrap metal, and transshipment.
No. 5 135m 7.5m — Containers.
North Wharf
No. 11 240m 12.0m — Timber products.
No. 12 130m 7.5m — Timber products.
Pub. 158

Maximum
Vessel Size
No. 13 130m 7.5m — General cargo.
Sodeshi No. 2
10.0-
No. 16 330m 30,000 dwt Wood chips.
12.0m
Multipurpose Berths
J-Oil Mills 260m 11.0m 40,000 dwt Chemicals, molasses, and soy beans. Dolphins.
Shimizu Wharves
No. 2 120m 4.5m — Liquid and dry bulk.
No. 3 — 4.5m — Liquid and dry bulk.
Nippon Light Meta Terminal
Nippon N 276m 11.0m — Liquid and dry bulk.
Nippon S 99m 7.3m — Liquid and dry bulk.
Ejiri Wharves
No. 1 120m 6.5m — Marine products and frozen and liquid foodstuffs.
No. 6 — 4.5m — Marine products and frozen and liquid foodstuffs.
No. 8 — — — Marine products and frozen and liquid foodstuffs.
No. 16 71m 4.5m — Marine products and frozen and liquid foodstuffs.
Tanker Berths
Shimizu Tonen
Crude oil and naptha. Vessels with a maximum
Tonen Oil Sea
480m 22.0m 250,000 dwt loa of 274m, a maximum beam of 43.3m, and a
Berth
maximum draft of 21.5m can be accommodated.
Tonen No. 2 20m 5.6m — Petroleum products.
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Maximum
Vessel Size
Sodeshi No. 2
No. 17 165m 9.0m 10,000 dwt Chemicals. Maximum draft of 8.1m.
No. 18 72m 7.5m — Petroleum products.
Suzuyo No.1 27m 5.0m — Petroleum products.
Suzuyo No. 2 17m 3.0m — Petroleum products.
Aspect.—Numerous charted chimneys and radio towers are

5.15 symmetrical cone shape, is the highest point in Japan. Its peak
conspicuous. is often enveloped in clouds and there are few days when the
The harbor offices stand on the S side of Shimizu basin,
5.15 entire mountain is visible.
about 1 mile SW of Ma Saki.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. A request for pilot-
5.15
Tagonoura Ko (35°08'N., 138°42'E.)
age should be sent 24 hours in advance through the vessel’s
agent. The pilot boards in an area about 1 mile NE of Shimizu World Port Index No. 61415
Light. Pilots for 250,000 dwt vessels embark about 0.8 mile
NE of Fukiaino Misaki Light. 5.17 Tagonoura Ko is situated at the head of Suruga Wan,
Contact Information.—See the table titled Simizu Ko—
5.15 11 miles NE of Simizu Ko. The port is protected by an E and
Contact Information. W breakwater; a light is situated on the head of each breakwa-
ter. There are three public wharves in the port; Chuo Wharf,
Simizu Ko—Contact Information Fuji Wharf, and Yoshihara Wharf. Leading lights are shown in
line bearing 323.5° and lead through the dredged channel into
Port Authority Tagonoura Ko.
Telephone 81-543-532203 Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel is maintained
5.17
Facsimile 81-543-540380 at a depth of 9m at HW. The maximum size vessel to enter the
port is limited to a loa of 213m and a beam of 30m. The draft
E-mail [email protected] may vary, therefore, it is requested that the allowable draft
should be verified by ships agent before arrival. There are
Anchorage.—Quarantine anchorage is situated on the E side
5.15 charted depths alongside the wharves of 3 to 12m. The en-
of the N breakwater. Depths in the anchorage range from 18.4 trance is about 91m wide and the basin affords little room for
to 29m, mud and sand. Vessels with dangerous cargo are re- maneuvering. Silting is reported in the N and NW portions of
quired to anchor in Section 3. The best anchorage here is SW the harbor and depths may be less than charted.
of Ma Saki, in depths of 21 to 26m. This anchorage is frequent- Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is available and
5.17
ly congested; vessels may have to wait offshore before enter- should be ordered at least 24 hours in advance through the
ing. ship’s agent. Pilot will board the vessel about 2 miles SSW of
Taganoura West Breakwater Light in position 35°06.2'N,
Suruga Wan—Head 138°41.0'E. In bad weather, the pilot boards inside the break-
waters. Service is available from 0500 to 1600 for berthing and
5.16 From Simizu Ko to Numazu Ko, 18 miles ENE, there anytime for sailing.
is a long, low crescent shaped, continuous sand beach. Fuji Ka- Regulations.—Vessels making use of the channel at Tagon-
5.17
wa (Huzi Kawa) enters the bay 9 miles NE of Simizu Ko. The oura Ko shall contact the Port Office with their ETA or ETD
area E of Fuji Kawa to Kano Kawa is known as Tagono Ura. and receive a time where it is safe to transit the channel.
The depth of the water is 200m, 0.3 mile from the shore near
5.16 Contact Information.—The Tagonoura Port office can be
5.17
Tagonoura Ko. Depths continue to be unusually deep closer to contacted by telephone (81-545-330577).
the shore along the coast. Anchorage.—The approach to the harbor is deep and ex-
5.17
Fuji San (Huzi San) (35°22'N., 138°44'E.) rises to a height

5.16 posed. It affords no anchorage; ships having to wait for entry
of 3,776m, 13 miles N of Tagono Ura Ko. This volcano, with a should proceed to Simizu Ko.
Pub. 158
Ordinary vessels are prohibited from entering an area within

5.17 mouth. When there is a W wind, anchorage is available, in
a 50m radius of vessels carrying petroleum and other danger- depths of 12 to 18m, at places on the leeward side of the spit.
ous cargo. Vessels (ordinary) are not allowed to move within a
30m radius of loaded tankers or vessels alongside. Fuji Wharf Ise Wan
and Asahi Kasei Wharf use by vessels which are carrying high
pressure gas. Vessels carrying this gas are marked by red buoys 5.19 Ise Wan (34°45'N., 136°45'E.) is an extensive bay en-
during the day and three red lights at night. tered between Irago Saki (Misaki) and Kaburako Saki, a main-
land projection about 9.25 miles SW. The fairway through this
Enshu Nada entrance is greatly restricted by islands and reefs; the principal
passage, Irago Suido, lies between Irago Saki and Kami Shima,
5.18 Enshu Nada is the name given to the open bight an island 2.25 miles SW. Within the entrance Mikawa Wan
formed in the coast between Omae Saki and Daio Saki, located leads off in an NNE direction, and is further divided into Atsu-
70 miles WSW. Between Omae Saki and Irago Saki, the E en- mi Wan on the E and Tita Wan on the N. The principal part of
trance to Ise Wan, 60 miles W, the coast is almost unbroken, Ise Wan recedes about 35 miles N of Irago Saki and is bound
while the coast from Irago Saki to Daio Saki, 14 miles S, is by Tita Hanto on the E and the mainland on the W. The import-
much indented. ant port of Nagoya Ko is located at the head of the bay.
From Omae Saki, a sandy beach stretches 21 miles W in a
5.18 Winds—Weather.—In Ise Wan, the N wind prevails in win-
5.19
gentle arc to the delta of Tenryu Kawa, which protrudes slight- ter. Strong winds in Ise Wan are generally caused by S or SSE
ly. A light is shown on the E side of the entrance to the river seasonal winds in summer and by typhoons. Studies have
mouth. shown that wind direction and velocity vary in separate parts of
Hamana Ko (34°40'N., 137°36'E.), an extensive salt water
5.18 the bay. In the vicinity of Irago Saki, over a 30-year period, the
lagoon, indents the coast 10 miles W of Tenryu Kawa. Lights wind direction was NW for the months of September through
are shown at the entrance. From Hamana Ko the coast trends May at an average velocity of 11 knots. During the months of
WSW 30 miles to Irago Saki and consists of yellow cliffs bro- June, July, and August, the winds were S at an average velocity
ken by a number of gorges. Irago Saki is a small rocky penin- of 8 knots. During the month of January, there were 20 days of
sula and forms the E entrance point of Ise Wan. gale force winds observed.
The 20m curve lies within 1 mile from shore in the E part of
5.18 In the vicinity of Nagoya, in the same period of time, the
5.19
the coast, and gradually leaves the shore W of the entrance to wind direction from January through April was NW at an aver-
Hamana Ko and lies 6.5 miles from shore in the offing to Irago age velocity of 7 knots. The winds in May were from the N at 7
Saki. There are no dangers less than the 10m depth which is knots, shifting to SSE during the months June, July, and Au-
about 1 mile from shore or beyond along this coast, however gust at about 5 knots velocity. From September through De-
there is an 8 mile stretch W of Omar Saki with less depths. cember, the winds were from the N at an average daily rate of
Winds—Weather.—Strong W winds are common in the
5.18 about 5.5 knots. In the month of March, there was an average
winter throughout Enshu Nada. In the summer, high waves of- of 10 days of gale force winds observed.
ten occur with sudden S or SE winds. Water spouts occur in the Regulations.—The Ise-Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center
5.19
summer in the vicinity of Daio Saki. (Ise Wan MARTIS) has been established and is operated by Ja-
Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents S of Enshu Nada
5.18 pan Coast Guard. The mission of this VTSC is to maintain and
flow WSW on the flood and ENE on the ebb tide current. The improve safety and efficiency of vessel traffic in Irago Suido
direction changes at almost the time as LW and HW water S of and its vicinity.
Omae Saki, while it changes within 1 and 2 hours after LW and Additional information, including a copy of the Ise-Wan
5.19
HW at the center of Enshu Nada. The average current velocity Martis User Manual, may be found at the Ise Wan MARTIS
at the time of a major tide is 1 knot S of Omae Saki and 0.25 web site:
knot at the center of Enshu Nada.
Tidal currents 1 mile E of Matoya Ko, in the vicinity of Daio
5.18
Ise Wan MARTIS
Saki, are circuitous. The flood current is almost an inshore
flow, turning toward the N and S through W, while the ebb cur- http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/isewan
rent flows S almost parallel to the coast. Current velocity is low
it does not attain a speed of more than 0.8 knot. Tidal currents Vessels of more than 150 gt carrying hazardous and noxious
5.19
2 miles E of Daio Saki are controlled by the season, wind di- substances, in liquid form, as defined in MARPOL 73/78 An-
rection, and ocean currents; both current direction and current nex II, and calling at ports or terminals within Tokyo Wan Ise
velocity are changeable; the velocity is less than 1 knot. Wan, and the Naikai, must comply with regulations effective
Fukuda Ko (34°40'N., 137°54'E.) is located at the mouth of
5.18
April 1, 2008.
Ota Kawa, 17 miles WNW of Omae Saki; it can only be used Ise Wan Traffic Service (Ise Wan MARTIS) is in effect in the
5.19
by small vessels. following ports:

Only small vessels with local knowledge can navigate the
5.18 1. Atsumi.
mouth of the Tenryu Kawa, 5 miles WSW of Fukuda Ko. The 2. Gamagori.
depth of the water is inconsistent, becoming deepest during the 3. Kinuura Ko.
months of August through October and shallowest from March 4. Matsusaka.
through May. Strong winds are common in this area and there 5. Nagoya.
are few days without wind. There is a sand spit at the river 6. Toyohashi.
Pub. 158
7. Tsu Ko and Igurazu Ko. 1. Vessels with a draft less than 14m arriving from the E,
8. Yokkaichi. within 1.5 miles of position 34°31'N, 137°6.7'E.
See paragraph 5.20 for details on specific requirements of
5.19 2. Vessels with a draft less than 14m arriving from the S
the Ise-Wan VTSC for vessels transiting Irago Suido. or W, within 1.5 miles of position 34°28.5'N, 137°3.6'E.
Further information can also be found in Pub. 120, Sailing
5.19 3. Vessels with a draft of 14m and greater, within 1 mile
Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia. of position 34°24.8'N, 136°59.9'E.
4. Vessels with a draft of 14m and greater, within 1 mile
Irago Suido of position.
5. Vessels bound for the Ise Wan sea berth will board 4
5.20 Irago Suido (34°34'N., 137°00'E.), the channel be- miles S of the sea berth.
tween Irago Saki and Kami Shima, 2.25 miles SW, is the main Regulations.—The Ise Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center
5.20
entrance of Ise Wan and Mikawa Wan. (VTSC) has been established to ensure safe navigation for ves-
Irago Suido Lighted Beacon stands 2.75 miles SE of Kami
5.20 sels passing through Irago Suido.
Shima Light. The following vessels need to report their ETA at the Irago
5.20
A wreck was reported 1.7 miles ENE of Kami Shima Light

5.20 Suido Traffic Route 1 day in advance:
A traffic route, prescribed by the Maritime Traffic Safety
5.20 1. Huge vessels 200m in length or greater.
Law and shown on the chart, is in effect in Irago Suido. Vessels 2. Vessels of 130m in length and over but less than
must enter and leave the route at its charted extremities, using 200m.
the whole of the scheme. 3. Vessels of 25,000 gt and over carrying liquefied gas.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents between Kami Shima
5.20 4. Towing or pushing vessels of 200m in length and over
and Irago Saki flow NW and SE. The NW (SE) current flows (measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the after end
from 20 minutes after LW (HW) tide at Nagoya until 20 min- of the towed vessel or measured from the front of the pushed
utes after HW (LW) at Nagoya. During spring tides there are vessel to the stern of the pushing vessel).
two currents daily at a velocity of 2 knots. A SE current of 2.7 The ETAs at the Irago Suido Traffic Route that are reported 1
5.20
knots has been observed, and a NW current of 2.1 knots occurs day in advance of arrival need to have the following informa-
during the summer major tides. tion included:
The current near Irago Saki turns about 1.3 hours before the
5.20 1. Vessel name, call sign, gt, and loa.
current in the central part of Irago Suido. The current near Ka- 2. Specify section of the traffic route vessel will use, in-
mi Shima is about 30 minutes after that in the channel. The cluding the ETA at the entrance of the traffic route and the
current along Irago Saki is about 3 knots, and 1 knot along Ka- ETD from the traffic route.
mi Shim. Vortices are generated. 3. Vessel's contact details (if no radio equipment on-
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours
5.20 board).
for vessels using the Irago Suido Traffic Route. Pilotage is also 4. Destination port.
compulsory for vessels 10,000 dwt or larger sailing NW of a 5. Draft.
line bearing 050° from Ijika Light (34°26.7'N, 136°55.4'E) to 6. Specify dangerous cargo on board including confir-
the coast of Atsumi Hanto. Pilotage is strongly recommended mation if liquified gas is being carried or not.
for all foreign vessels passing through Morozaki Narrows (Mo- 7. Length between the bow of the towing vessel and the
rozaki Suido) at night and all vessels unfamiliar with Morozaki after end of the towed vessel, or, between the front of the
Narrows. pushed vessel and the stern of the pushing vessel.
Inbound vessels should send their ETA at the pilot boarding
5.20 In the case of any changes to information provided, the
5.20
position 24 hours and 6 hours in advance of expected arrival, changes should be reported 3 hours before entering the traffic
with immediate notification of changes. The ETA messages route. Changes to information provided when within 3 hours of
should include the following information: entry into the traffic route should be reported immediately.
1. Vessel name and gt. The following vessels need to report their ETA at the Irago
5.20
2. Maximum draft. Suido Traffic Route 3 hours in advance:

3. Length of vessel. 1. All vessels carrying dangerous cargo intending to
4. ETA or ETD. navigate the Irago Suido Traffic Route.
5. Last port of call and destination. 2. Vessels of 300 gt and over carrying certain quantities
6. Berthing schedule. of powder (See item 1, paragraph 1, of article 11 of the Ordi-
7. Nature of cargo, including specification of any danger- nance for Enforcement of the Act on Maritime Traffic Safe-
ous cargo on board. ty, for the exact amount).
8. Any other information such as quarantine, vessel de- 3. Vessels of 1,000 gt and over carrying inflammable
fects, problems with navigational equipment, or any other high pressure gas or liquid in bulk.
problems that could interfere with the safe navigation of the 4. Vessels of 300 gt and over carrying organic peroxide
vessel. of 200 tons and above.
Outbound vessels should send request for pilots 12 and 6
5.20 The ETAs at the Irago Suido Traffic Route that are reported
5.20
hours in advance of departure. three 3 hours in advance of arrival need to have the following
Inbound vessels should contact the pilot vessel 3 hours prior
5.20 information included:
to ETA at No. 1 Buoy. 1. Vessel name, call sign, gt, and loa.
The pilot boards in the following positions:
5.20 2. Specify section of the traffic route vessel will use, in-
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Irago Suido—Traffic Lanes and Signals
cluding the ETA at the entrance of the traffic route and the 2. Collision avoidance:
ETD from the traffic route. a. Any vessel entering into a traffic lane shall stay
3. Vessel's contact details (if no radio equipment on- clear of any vessels exiting or crossing the traffic lanes as
board). well as avoiding any vessel engaged in fishing or construc-
4. Destination port. tion work.
5. Specify dangerous cargo on board. b. All fishing vessels underway shall stay clear of all
Ise Wan VTSC Navigation Rules—The rules as prescribed
5.20 vessels 200m in length and longer.
by the local Japanese maritime authorities are, as follows: 3. Vessels should proceed along the right side of the
1. Any vessel of 50m in length or more shall use the traf- channel as applicable.
fic route lanes designated by the Ise Wan MARTIS when 4. Vessels shall limit their speed to 12 knots through the
transiting Irago Suido unless deviation becomes necessary water unless deviation becomes necessary for avoidance of a
for avoidance of a marine accident or to engage in the rescue marine accident or to engage in the rescue of human life or
of human life or another vessel in distress. another vessel in distress.
Pub. 158
5. Vessels in vicinity of the S entrance to the Irago Suido traffic route northbound and vessel bound SE should wait
Traffic Route shall proceed (see figure titled Irago Suido— outside the designated traffic route until all northbound ves-
Traffic Lanes and Signals), as follows: sel has cleared.
a. Vessels that have completed passage through the 2. Letter S (flashing)—A vessel is already transiting the
traffic lane and are continuing S shall proceed along the W traffic route southbound and vessels bound NW should wait
side of the route. outside the designated traffic route until all southbound ves-
b. Northbound vessels entering from the S will pro- sel has cleared.
ceed along the E side of the route. 3. Letters N and S (flashing alternately)—Something is
Vessels in vicinity of the N entrance to the Irago Suido occurring within the traffic route that will not allow entry
Traffic Route shall proceed as follows: from either side so all vessels traveling in either direction
a. Southbound vessels entering from the N shall pro- should wait outside the route.
ceed along the W side of the route. 5.20 Vessels 200m or longer transiting Irago Suido must display:
b. Vessels that have completed passage through the 1. By day—Two black cylinders, vertically aligned,
traffic lane and are continuing N shall proceed along the E 1.5m apart.
side of the route.
6. Vessels equipped with AIS shall transmit the code of 2. At night—An all round green flashing light.
the destination port to Ise Wan MARTIS for the information Vessels transiting Irago Suido that are carrying dangerous
5.20
of other vessels in the vicinity. These codes are found in Ref- goods must display:
erence 1 of the Ise Wan VTSC User Manual, which is avail- 1. By day—1st substitute, Bravo flag.
able from the Ise Wan VTCS or directly from the Internet at 2. At night—An all round red flashing light.
(http://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/syoukai/soshiki/toudai/naviga- Contact Information.—See the table titled Irago Suido—
5.20
tion-safety/Martis User Manual/Ise Wan Martis/Is- Contact Information.

e_Wan_Martis_User_Manual(EN).pdf). Note the direct link
will need to be copied and pasted into a browser for it to Irago Suido—Contact Information
work.
7. Vessels, 100 tons or larger, entering into or exiting Ise Wan MARTIS
from a traffic route shall display the signals shown in the fig- Call sign Ise Wan Martis
ure titled Irago Suido—Traffic Lanes and Signals as ap-
propriate to the time of day. VHF channel 16 (calling and response).
Monitored 24 hours by Ise-Wan Martis.
Ise Wan VTSC Reporting Rules—The following vessels
5.20
should report to Ise Wan MARTIS on VHF channel 13 or 16 VHF channel 13 (calling and communi-
when crossing any Reporting Line (see table titled Ise Wan VHF cation). Monitored 24 hours by Ise-Wan
Reporting Lines): Martis.
1. Vessels 50m in length or longer. VHF channels 14 and 22 (communica-
2. Towing or pushing vessels of 100m in length and over
tion)
(measured from the bow of the towing vessel to the after end
of the towed vessel or measured from the front of the pushed Telephone 81-531-342443
vessel to the stern of the pushing vessel). Facsimile 81-531-342444
The report made when crossing any one of these Reporting
5.20
Lines should include the following information: RT Frequency 2189.5 kHz

1. Vessel name and call sign. Ise Wan Pilots (Irago Pilots)
2. Reporting Line Code being crossed and time of posi-
tion, or present position. Call sign Irago Pilot
Signals.—Ise Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center shows sig-
5.20
VHF VHF channels 16 and 68
nals to instruct vessels of 130m in length or more, but less than
200m in length. Vessels in this category will follow procedures Telephone 81-569-217487
described by the following signals before transiting the Irago Facsimile 81-569-217144
Suido Traffic Route:
1. Letter N (flashing)—A vessel is already transiting the
Ise Wan Reporting Lines

A line extending E from E of Ijika Light 20.5km to position
Ise Wan Ko Minami IS
34°26.7'N, 136°55.4'E.
A line extending from 17 miles S of O Yama triangle Point
Ise Wan Ko Higashi IE
17.5km to position 34°36.1'N, 137°08.8'E.
A line connecting Tatsuma Saki Light to the S end of
Nakayama Suido Higashi NE
Sakushima Island.
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Ise Wan Reporting Lines

A line connecting the S end of Sakashima Island to Cape
Morosaki Suido Minami MS
Hazumisaki.
A line extending from the W light on the breakwater off the
Ise Wan Ko Kita IN
Toyama Port Sandbank for 11.1km to the SW.
A line extending 13.3km N from the W end of Toshijima
Ise Wan Ko Nishi IW
Island.
A line connecting the E end of Suga Shima Island and the SE
Sugashima Suido Higashi SE
end of Toshijima Island.
Note.—See graphic titled Ise Wan VTSC Reporting Lines.
Ise Wan VTSC Reporting Lines
Caution.—In Irago Suido, vessels of 10,000 gt or over, car-

5.20 lies 0.6 mile E of Kami Shima. Kozukami Syo (Kozukami
rying dangerous cargo (except for huge vessels and vessels of Sho), with a least depth of 2.2m, and a 9.7m patch, lie 0.6 mile
25,000 gt or over carrying liquefied gases) are prohibited to en- ENE and 0.8 mile NNE, respectively of Kami Shima.
ter the traffic route when visibility is less than 1 mile. Vessels
towing or pushing objects and vessels of 130m in length or Kami Shima
over carrying dangerous cargo are also prohibited entry into the
traffic route when visibility is less than 1 mile. 5.21 Kami Shima (34°33'N., 136°59'E.), 171m, high has a
Asahi Syo (Asahi Sho) lies at the outer end of a reef that ex-
5.20 reddish summit, and a steep vertical cliff stands on the E side
tends 0.75 mile SW from Irago Saki; it has a swept depth of of the island.
9.1m. Kami Shima Light, from which a racon transmit, stands on
5.21
The W side of the channel is encumbered with reefs and is

5.20 the NE extremity of the island.
dangerous. Simosa Syo (Simosa Sho), with a least depth of 2m, Segyo Se Buoy (34°30'N., 137°01'E.), marking the boundary
5.21
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of the Maritime Safety Law, lies about 2.8 miles SE of Kami Toba Ko (34°29'N., 136°51'E.)
Shima Light. Two fish havens lie close together 0.7 mile SE of
Kami Shima. World Port Index No. 61500
Foul ground fringes the island for as much as 0.3 mile; a
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chain of reefs extends 0.5 mile S of the island. 5.23 Toba Ko, at the inner end of Sugashima Suido, con-
sists of a port, harbor facilities, and a town. The port opens
Tainoshima Syo (Tainoshima Sho), with a least depth of
5.21 ENE and heavy seas run into it when strong E winds prevail
8.2m, lies 3.5 miles S of Kami Shima. The sea within the 20m otherwise the port is well-sheltered.
curve that encircles this depth becomes rough during violent Tides—Currents.—In Toba Ko, the flood current setting
5.23
weather. SW through Sugashima Suido combines with the branch set-

Sakate Dasi, Asamao Se, and Segyo Se, with least depths of
5.21 ting NW through Kaburako Suido, and then flows NW through
6.4m, 9.6m, and 9.6m, respectively, lie SSE of Kami Shima, N Momotori Suido at a rate of about 1.5 knots. The ebb current
of Tainoshima Syo. flows in a reverse direction at a maximum rate of about 2.5
Caution.—A wreck was reported (1996) to lie 1.7 miles
5.21 knots in the narrows between the W extremity of Tosi Shima
ENE of Kami Shima Light. and Hinata Shima, 0.4 mile W. The mean range of tide in Toba
Ko is 1.2m and the spring range is 1.6m.
Entrance to Ise Wan—West Side Depths—Limitations.—General depths in Toba Ko range
5.23
from 9.1 to 46m. There are several wharves with depths of 2.1
5.22 From the SW side of Kami Shima, a chain of de- to 4.9m alongside.
tached reefs extends SW for about 3 miles, terminating at a Aspect.—Asama-ga Take rises to a height of 555m, about
5.23
7.7m rocky patch. This entire area is encumbered with reefs 4.8 miles W of Kaburako Saki; its wooded dome-shaped sum-
and shoal areas which are charted. mit is conspicuous.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. The pilot
5.23
Suga Shima (34°29'N., 136°54'E.), located 4.25 miles SW

5.22 embarks on a vessel from a orange pilot boat. Vessels carrying
of Kami Shima, is about 2 miles long on a NE to SW axis, liquefied gas embark a pilot 6.5 miles E of Yoroi Saki.
237m, high and appears flat from the S, but looks pointed when Anchorage.—Deep-draft vessels anchor outside the harbor
5.23
seen from the E. Sira Saki, the NE extremity of the island, is limits of Toba Ko in the vicinity of the entrance range line, in a
fronted by reefs for a distance of 0.5 mile. There is a channel position about 2 miles from the front range structure. The
between these reefs that is 0.9 mile wide between the 10m depth is about 14.6m, sand and mud. Anchorage can also be
curve. Tide rips are frequently seen on the shoal areas. obtained about 0.3 mile N of the W extremity of Sakate Shima,
Kaburako Suido (34°28'N., 136°54'E.) is situated between
5.22 in a depth of 8.5m, mud; the holding ground is not good.
Suga Shima and the mainland to the S and SW. From the E en- Caution.—Numerous fish havens lie between and close N of
5.23
trance the passage trends W for about 1.5 miles, and then, nar- the above boarding area.
rowing abruptly, leads NW for more than 1 mile to Toba Ko.
Since this channel is short and well-marked, it is not difficult to 5.24 Momotori Suido (34°31'N., 136°50'E.), a winding
navigate. However, it is not suitable for large vessels as the passage, which is somewhat narrow in places, leads N from To-
fairway is somewhat constricted and the dangers of submerged ba Ko to the W extremity of Tosi Shima. The passage then
rocks exist. An overhead cable, 34m high, spans the channel trends W between the mainland on the S and a chain of islands
between Suga Shima and Sakate Shima, 0.4 mile W. Subma- on the N, about 0.5 mile offshore, and finally NW between two
rine cables also cross the strait in this area. Submarine cables shallow areas into Ise Wan for a total distance of about 3.5
also cross Irago Suido, about 6 miles E of Kaburako Suido. miles.
There is an overhead cable, with a clearance of about 41m,
5.24
Sugashima Suido (34°30'N., 136°54'E.), a straight channel

5.22 between the W extremity of Tosi Shima and Hinata Shima,
about 1 mile wide, is situated between Suga Shima on the S about 0.35 mile W. This is also the most narrow part of the
and Tosi Shima on the N. From its E entrance between Kami channel, with a width of 0.23 mile between the 10m curve, di-
Shima and Yoko Se, a rocky patch with a least depth of 14.6m rectly under the overhead cable.
1.5 miles NW, the channel leads SW for about 7 miles to Toba A light stands on Shimaga Shima, the SW extremity of Tosi-
5.24
Ko. Shima, and there is a tower on the S end of Hyuga Shima.

The least depth on the range line is 10.9m, with a least width
5.22 Kohana, a fishing harbor marked by a light, is situated close
5.24
of 0.2 mile between the 10m curves, N of Sira Saki. SSW of the latter tower. An obstructed fish haven lies within
Momotori Suido.
Tosi Shima (34°31'N., 136°53'E.) is about 3.5 miles long on
5.22 Although the channel is tortuous, it is deep and safe, and
5.24
a NE to SE axis, and forms the NW side of the inner part of Su- there are many marks. It is a good route for small and medium
gashima Suido, and the NE part of Toba Ko. Tukiage Saki, the vessels entering Ise Wan from the S.
SE extremity of Tosi Shima, is a small peninsula, and when
seen at a distance from certain directions, appears to be a small Ise Wan—East Side
island.
O-Zukumi Shima and Ko-Zukumi Shima lie on foul ground
5.22 5.25 From Irago Saki the coast trends NNE for 5.5 miles to
that extends from close off the NE extremity of Tosi Shima for Tatuma Saki, the SE entrance point of Mikawa Wan. This
a distance of about 1.5 miles NE. stretch of coast, which is formed by Atumi Hanto, consists of
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sand beach with low pine trees. along the coast.

Tatuma Saki is a low point but it is conspicuous from the SW
5.25 Uji-Yamada Ko (34°31'N., 136°45'E.), a small port at the
5.26
or NE. There are chimneys, 152m and 203m high, situated 0.4 mouth of the Seta Kawa is situated about 5 miles WNW of To-
mile SW of the light on Tatuma Saki. ba Ko, and is available to vessels with local knowledge.
A tanker berth is situated on Tatuma Saki, with an associated
5.25 Anchorage can be taken off the port, according to draft, but
5.26
dredged area of 14m (1980). strong E winds are sometimes experienced in the spring and
Tono Se (34°38'N., 137°01'E.), a dangerous steep-to reef,
5.25 autumn. Anchorage can also be affected by the tidal current in
with a depth of 3.5m, is located about 1.3 miles offshore, 3.5 the area.
miles N of Irago Saki Light. Between Uji-Yamada Ko and Yokkaichi Ko, about 26 miles
5.26
Irago Ko (34°35'N., 137°01'E.) is a small port, protected by

5.25 NNW, there are several fishing ports, and numerous rivers flow
a breakwater, situated close NE of Irago Saki. A light stands at into the bay. The ports and rivers are marked by lights.
the head of the breakwater. A detached breakwater lies 0.2 mile
NE of the harbor entrance. There are depths within the break- 5.27 Matsusaka Ko (Tsumatsusaka Ko) (34°36'N.,
water from 1.8 to 7.1m. The entrance, which opens N, is about 136°34'E.) (World Port Index No. 61495), situated at the head
82m wide and has depths of 3 to 5m. The port provides good of Oguchi Wan, about 11 miles NW of Uji-Yamada Ko, is des-
anchorage for small vessels with local knowledge. ignated an important port. This is a dredged port, sheltered by
A sea berth, consisting of an SBM, is situated 0.5 mile NW
5.25 breakwaters.
of Tatuma Saki Light. The berth, which is for the exclusive use Depths—Limitations.—The port is open NNE and is en-
of the power plant situated near the light, will provide a berth tered through a channel dredged to a depth of 7.5m the E side
for a vessel of 15m draft and of 210,000 dwt. of the basin within the breakwater is dredged to the same
There is also a dolphin berth alongside the head of a pier, about
5.25 depth. A wharf, 300m long, in the SE part of the harbor has a
0.3 mile NE of the light, for a vessel of 11m draft and of 5,000 dwt least depth of 7.1m alongside.
The area around this berth is dredged to 14m (1980). Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 10,000
5.27
Vessels awaiting a berth usually anchor 4 miles NW of Kami

5.25 gt. For daytime service only, pilot comes from the Moro Saki
Shima; a berthing master embarks in this position. Berthing Pilot Station.
and unberthing are undertaken in daylight only. Anchorage.—Anchorage is available off the harbor, accord-
5.27
Hazu Saki (Hazu Misaki) (34°42'N., 136°58'E.), the S ex-

5.25 ing to draft, in depths of 7 to 12m, with a mud bottom, good
tremity of Tita Hanto (Chita Hanto), is located about 5 miles holding ground, although swells may be high when a N wind
WNW of Tatuma Saki. The S coast of the cape is a red cliff and prevails.
is easily identified. There is an observatory, 38m high, situated The N mouth of the Kumozu Gawa empties into Ise Wan 3
5.27
near the point. miles N of Matsusaka Ko. A light is shown on the head of a
Nakayama Suido and Morosaki Suido lie between Tatuma
5.25 breakwater on the S side of the river.
Saki and Hazu Saki and will be discussed with Mikawa Wan.
From Hazu Saki, the W coast of Tita Hanto trends NW for
5.25 5.28 Ikuratsu Ko (Igurazu Ko) (34°41'N., 136°33'E.),
7.5 miles to Noma Saki (Hugu Saki), a conspicuous headland, built on reclaimed land close N of Komozu Gawa, consists of a
then N in a gentle concave curve for 8.5 miles to Oniga Saki. basin about 0.4 mile square, with wharves on three sides and a
From Oniga Saki the coast trends N 2 miles to the harbor limit breakwater protecting its NE side. A light stands at the head of
of Nagoya Ko. the breakwater. There are depths of about 5.2 to 9.4m in the ba-
In Tita Hanto, a low range of hills lie, in a N to S direction.
5.25 sin. The harbor limit, shown on the chart, extends about 1.5
The hills in the S range from 100 to 130m high, with many miles to seaward of the breakwater.
pines, but they become lower toward the N and the pine trees Tsu Ko (34°42'N., 136°32'E.) is an open port situated at the
5.28
become sparser. From Hazu Saki to Noma Saki the coast is pri- mouth of Iwata Gawa, 2 miles NNW of Ikuratsu Ko. Tsu Ko,
marily rocky; N of Noma Saki the coast is a sand beach, with a which is protected by breakwaters, has depths of 2.5 to 3.5m,
sand bar extending from 2 to 3 miles offshore in places. Hiro however, the channel narrows to a width of 15m.
Se, a sandbar with a least depth of 2.1m, lies 5.5 miles NNW of Anchorage.—Anchorage is provided 1.5 miles off the
5.28
Noma Saki and Toga Se, a sand bar with a least depth of 1.8 mouth of Iwata Gawa in a depth of 10m. The bottom is mud
lies 2 miles farther N. The 20m curve lies about 0.5 mile off and affords good anchorage, even when N winds prevail.
Noma Saki and as much as 3.25 miles offshore between Noma Southeast gusts during September must be carefully watched.
Saki and Oniga Saki.
Yokkaichi Ko (Yokkaiti Ko) (34°58'N., 136°38'E.)
Ise Wan—West Side
5.26 The W side of Ise Wan between Toba Ko and Yokkaichi
Ko, 30 miles NNW, deeply penetrates the coastline; Oguchi Wan 5.29 This is an Open, Quarantine, Emigration-Immigra-
is located near the center. The coast is low and flat, with white tion, and designated Special Important Port situated 10 miles
sand and many pine trees. Mountains of almost the same height WSW of Nagoya Ko. It is divided into three sections and is
are located about 11 miles inland, and landmarks are few. The protected by breakwaters and an island of reclaimed land.
20m curve lies up to 5 miles off this coast; a sand bar extends 2 There is an inner and outer harbor and offshore oil berths.
miles offshore, about 11.5 miles NW of Toba Ko. Winds—Weather.—During the winter WNW winds prevail
5.29
There is no safe berth for large vessels in strong E winds

5.26 and SE winds during the summer. Southeasterly winds may
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blow with great force during the typhoon season, from August the Kasumiga Ura reclaimed land. There are many chimneys
to October, causing vessels at anchor to drag. As the prevailing and tanks within the port area, whose positions are charted, that
NW winds of winter come off the land, vessels at anchor are are good marks.
not endangered by them. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding
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Tides—Currents.—The mean range of tide is 1.4m and the

5.29 10,000 gt. Vessels are requested to cable the agent in advance,
spring range is 1.8m. The tidal currents in the harbor do not ex- at least 24 hours advising ETA at pilot station. The pilot board-
ceed a rate of 0.5 knot and turn at the times of HW and LW. ing area for vessels enroute:
Depths—Limitations.—Passage I leads into the inner sec-
5.29 1. Yokkaichi Ko—3 miles E of the breakwater.
tion of the S part of the harbor; it has a dredged depth of 12m 2. Ise Wan Sea Berth—4 miles S of the Ise Wan Sea
and is 300m wide. This passage leads to alongside berths that Berth.
will accommodate vessels with a draft of 3 to 12m, and up to 3. Showa Sea Berth and Cosmo Sea Berth—3.25 miles
30,000 dwt at Wharf No. 1, Wharf No. 2, and Wharf No. 3. SSE of Showa Sea Berth.
Umakosi Passage, 200m wide with a 12m depth, leads NW 4. Showa Oil No. 1 Berth, Showa Oil No. 2 Berth, and
from the W end of Passage I. There are two buoy berths on the Daikyo Oil Berth—A 1-mile diameter circle, with a center
W side of Umaokosi Passage that will accommodate a vessel bearing 200°, distant 3 miles from the Ise Wan Sea Berth.
with a draft of 10.9m and of 65,000 dwt, between Buoy No. 1 Vessels requiring a pilot should give 24-hour notice. Vessels
5.29
and Buoy No. 2, and a vessel with a draft of 9m and of 15,000 berth during the day only and can depart anytime; however
dwt, between Buoy No. 2 and Buoy No. 3. tankers are restricted to daytime berthing. Pilots are not avail-
The Showa Sekiyu Company Sea Berth is situated in the SE
5.29 able after 2100 for vessels entering the port.
approach to Passage I; This berth is situated about 2.5 miles Yokkaichi Port Radio may be reached on VHF channel 16.
5.29
offshore and can accommodate vessels of up to 275,000 dwt in Regulations.—There are two traffic routes (No. 1 Traffic
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a depth alongside of 22m. Route and No. 2 Traffic Route) and three channels in this har-
Cosmo Sea Berth, owned by Tokyo Sekiyu Company, is
5.29 bor. No. 1 Traffic Route runs from the W side of the quarantine
comprised of a SBM situated 1.25 miles NNE of Showa Sekiyu anchorage to Section I, and connects with No. 2 Traffic Route.
Sea Berth No. 1. This berth will accommodate a vessel of up to No. 2 Traffic Route runs to Gaki Pier in the NW. Navigation
314,000 dwt having a depth alongside of 20.8m. Circular areas, control is in effect in No. 1 Traffic Route and No. 2 Traffic
with a radius of 0.16 mile centered on buoys of all three sea Route. Vessels navigating in the traffic routes must follow the
berths, are designated as prohibited areas. navigation control signals given out by each signal station.
Submarine pipelines are laid from these sea berths W and
5.29 In the N part of the port, there are three channels leading to
5.29
NW to the coast. Gaki Pier, Kasumigaura Wharf, and Fuso Wharf. These chan-
Passage II leads to Section III in the inner harbor and is
5.29 nels and the traffic routes are marked by lighted buoys.
dredged to a depth of 14m; it is 300m wide. There are two oil Vessels without spark arrestors on the stacks, vessels using
5.29
piers within this section which will accommodate a vessel of open fires, and vessels with inadequate fire control equipment
10.5m draft and of 60,000 dwt and 90,000 dwt, respectively. may not approach within 30m of any tanker carrying danger-
An island of reclaimed land, Kasumiga Ura, extends N of
5.29 ous inflammable cargo when it is moored within the harbor.
Section III, on the N side of the dredged channel. A pipeline This does not apply to vessels that have received special per-
bridge, with a clearance of 21m, extends from the SW extremi- mission from the harbormaster.
ty of the island S to the mainland. Lights are shown to indicate Tankers carrying dangerous inflammable materials should
5.29
the channel beneath the bridge. The island has a bridge to the display a banner visible at night, reading “Dangerous Inflam-
mainland about 1 mile N of the pipeline bridge. A breakwater, mable Cargo Aboard,” when moored in the harbor.
with a light at its N end, lies within a prohibited area 0.4 mile E Signals.—Anchorage and navigation control signals are pro-
5.29
of Kasumiga Ura. vided by the Yokkaichi Bohatei Signal Station, on the Yokkaic-
Ocean Berth, with a reported depth alongside of 14m, lies at
5.29 hi Ko Breakwater and the Yokkaichi Signal Station, on the roof
the E end of the S side of Kasumigaura. LPG vessels up to top of the Komukyoku Chosha building at Seawall No. 6.
68,000 dwt, with a maximum length of 260m and a maximum The following traffic signals are shown:
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draft of 11m, can be accommodated. 1. White light flashing every 2 seconds—Inbound traffic
A prohibited area, as indicated on the chart, lies at the NE
5.29 and outbound vessels of less than 500 gt in Passage I and
terminus of Kasumigaura Breakwater. Umaokosi Passage may proceed.
Kasumigaura North Wharf, on the NE side of the island,
5.29 2. Red light flashing every 2 seconds—Outbound traffic
contains one container berth, with an alongside depth of 14m. in Passage I may leave. Outbound vessels of more than 500
Kasumigaura South Wharf, on the S side of the channel, pro- gt in Umaokosi Passage should stop; vessels of less than 500
vides five additional container berths, with alongside depths of gt may leave. Inbound vessels of more than 500 gt should
12 to 14m. The berths are approached through Passage III, a stop in the outer part of Passage I and keep clear of outbound
buoyed channel dredged to a depth of 14m (2005). traffic; vessels of less than 500 gt may enter by either pas-
An LNG pier, with a dredged depth of 14m alongside, pro-
5.29 sage.
vides a dolphin berth at the E extension of Passage III. 3. Two red lights, vertically oriented, flashing every 3
Another buoyed channel, dredged to a depth of 7.5m (1997),
5.29 seconds—Outbound traffic in Umaokosi Passage may leave.
leads to berths on the NW side of the island, with depths of 4.5 Outbound vessels of more than 500 gt in Passage I should
to 7.5m. stop; vessels of less than 500 gt may leave. Inbound vessels
Aspect.—A chimney 186m high is situated on the W side of
5.29 greater than 500 gt should stop in the outer part of Passage I
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Photo courtesy of Nagoya Port Authority

Nagoya Ko—Kinjo Pier
and keep clear of outbound traffic; vessels less than 500 gt For berthing, the berthing flag above the numerical and/or al-
5.29
may enter by either passage. phabetical flags of the International Code of Signals indicates
4. One red light over one white light, vertically oriented, the alongside berth which has been allocated. The vessel re-
flashing every 3 seconds—Inbound vessels of 3,000 tons or plies with the Second Substitute above the alphabetical and nu-
greater should stop outside the passage remaining clear of merical flags of the berth.
vessels in the channel; vessels less than 3,000 tons may enter Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, about 0.3 mile in
5.29
or leave by either passage. radius, is situated close S of the entrance to Passage I, 0.6 mile
5. Three red lights over three white lights, vertically ori- SE of the head of Asahi Breakwater. Depths in the anchorage
ented, flashing every 6 seconds—Inbound and outbound are from 11.4 to 14.2m, mud bottom. Vessels carrying danger-
traffic are prohibited. ous materials can anchor in the designated areas in Section No.
Berthing signals and anchorage signals are also displayed
5.29 2 and Section No. 3.
from these signal stations. These signals consist of a designa- Caution.—Vessels are prohibited from entering the areas
5.29
tion flag and alphabetical or numerical flags of the Internation- within a 300m radius of each of the two sea berths. The other
al Code of Signals. The designation flag is a red square flag prohibited areas within the harbor are 0.9m NE of the NE end
with two white squares, one in the middle of the upper edge of the E breakwater; the E side of Quay 25 of Kasumiga Ura
and one in the middle of the lower edge. South Wharf; and the area NE of Tomifuta Wharf.
For anchoring, the designation flag above the following flags
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means: 5.30 From Yokkaichi Ko to Nagoya Ko, the coast trends

1. E flag—Anchor in East Anchorage. NE 8 miles to the mouth of the Kisko Gawa, which is on the W
2. W flag—Anchor in West Anchorage. side of Nagoya Ko harbor limits. Ibi Gawa flows into the head
3. P flag—Anchor in Section III, except in East Anchor- of the bay close W of Kisko Gawa and mud flats extend S 2
age or West Anchorage. miles from the mouth of each of these two rivers. A groin ex-
The vessel replies with the Answering Pennant above the al-
5.29 tends S from the W bank of the rivers.
phabetical flag of the berth. Ise Wan Sea Berth (Idemitsu Toa Sea Berth) (34°55'N.,
5.30
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136°44'E.) is situated near the center of Ise Wan, 4 miles ESE alongside of 12 to 14m.
of Yokkaichi Ko Breakwater. It is a dolphin berth aligned on a The inner harbor contains berths for general cargo, car, fertil-
5.31
N to S axis about 80m long, and 26m deep that will accommo- izer, and coal vessels. The depths alongside range from 5 to
date two tankers up to 310,000 dwt. It is marked by numerous 10.4m on the N side, 10 to 14m at the Garden Wharf, 7.5 to
lights, a siren, and a radar reflector. The berth is protected by a 10.5m on the W side, and 7.5 to 9m on the E side.
submersible oil boom. A submarine pipeline extends NE from New wharfage has been completed S of Inaei Wharf No. 2,
5.31
the berth to the oil refinery at Nagoya. with depths of 8.7 to 9.2m alongside its N face and depths of 6
to 10.4m alongside its S face.
Nagoya Ko (35°04'N., 136°52'E.) The Naiko Traffic Route runs between the SW part of Naiko
5.31
Hakuchi and the SE end of the Kinzyo Wharf. The Gaiko No. 1
World Port Index No. 61480 Traffic Route runs from the S entrance of the Naiko Traffic
Route to the harbor limit. The Gaiko No. 2 Traffic Route runs
5.31 Nagoya Ko is designated a Special, Open, Quarantine, from the N part of the No. 1 Traffic Route to the lumber pool.
Emigration-Immigration, and Special Important Port. The har- These routes are indicated by lighted buoys and navigation con-
5.31
bor has been excavated out of the shallow flat that occupies the trol is in effect in this area. Vessels should navigate with caution
head of Ise Wan, and consists of an outer harbor and an inner and follow the navigation control signals given out by the signal
harbor. The port is divided into six districts. stations.
A storm tide breakwater, about 2.8 miles long, stretches NW
5.31 Vessels should refer to the following table of signals for des-
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across the mouth of the bay; its position may be seen on the ignation of anchorage or assignment of mooring signals.
chart. There are two openings in the breakwater; the E opening Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 10,000 gt
5.31
is about 0.2 mile wide while the W opening is about 0.1 mile and over and is recommended for all vessels. A request for a
wide. Dredged channels lead through each of the openings. pilot should be made at least 10 hours prior to arrival. Pilots
Winds—Weather.—During the winter, W winds frequently
5.31 will board from an orange painted boat with the letters PILOT
prevail in the port, but the strongest winds blow from the NW. on the hull.
The mean wind velocity is about 6 knots, with an average of 10 Vessels of 20,000 gt or over, or vessels with length overall of
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days of gale force winds from the NW in March. 200m or over, will embark the pilot in a position 2.25 miles
The months with the greatest number of days of rain are
5.31 SW of Ise Wan Light (34°56'N., 136°48'E.).
March through September, which average 11 days each. The Vessels may sail at any hour, but entry is only permitted from
5.31
months of January and February average 7 days of snow each. sunrise to sunset.
Tides—Currents.—The flood tide current sets inward and
5.31 Nagoya Port Radio may be contacted on VHF channels 12,
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the ebb current sets outward. In general, the flow of the current 18, and 20, in addition to VHF channel 16.
follows the direction of the channels. At the main entrance to Regulations.—In addition to regulations for specified har-
5.31
High Tide Breakwater, the tide changes 35 minutes earlier than bors, the following regulations are in force for Nagoya Ko:
at Irago Suido and 30 minutes earlier than that at the secondary 1. Vessels of 20,000 gt or more, and tankers of 5,000 gt
entrance. or more, shall report to the Captain of the Port their ETA at
The mean velocity at spring tide is 0.7 knots at the main en-
5.31 the entrance to Outer Harbor Fairway No. 1 by noon on the
trance of High Tide Breakwater and 1.3 knots at its secondary preceding day. An advanced report should be sent to Nagoya
entrance. Harbor Radar on VHF channel 12 or 16 to Nagoya Hoan
When the declination of the moon is great, two flood tidal
5.31 (JNT) or by telephone/facsimile to Nagoya Harbor Radar.
currents and two following ebb tidal currents show an equal 2. A vessel using Outer Harbor Fairway No. 1 has the
disparity. A flood current immediately following a low tide and right of way over a vessel using Outer Harbor Fairway No. 2.
an ebb tidal current preceding it are stronger than other cur- 3. Vessels of 500 gt or more shall display the Interna-
rents. This strong flood current occurs during the day in sum- tional Code pennant above pennant 1 to indicate they have
mer and fall, and at night in winter and spring. right of way over vessels of less than 500 gt.
Depths—Limitations.—The port is divided into six sec-
5.31 4. Overtaking is permitted in the fairways, provided
tions. The three designated traffic routes are Naiko, Gaiko No. there is adequate sea room, except within 500m of a junction
1, and Gaiko No. 2. or a bend. An overtaking vessel shall sound one prolonged
East Passage, the main ship channel commencing 3 miles
5.31 blast followed by one short blast, if passing on the starboard
outside the breakwater, is dredged to a depth of 16m. West Pas- side of the overtaken vessel, and one prolonged blast fol-
sage, to the NW of East Passage, is dredged to 14m. lowed by two short blasts, if passing on the port side of the
In the outer harbor are oil piers with dredged depths of 14m.
5.31 overtaken vessel.
There are dolphin berths here with submersible oil booms. Ves- 5. Vessels intending to leave port shall report their ETD
sels up to 100,000 dwt can be accommodated at the inner har- to the Captain of the Port, by noon of the previous day.
bor. Nagoya Traffic Advisory Service (TAS) provides vessels
5.31
The outer harbor also has general cargo berths with depths
5.31 with information, controls traffic routes, and ensures safe navi-
ranging from 3.5 to 12m, timber wharves with depths of 10m, gation. The following vessels are required to report to the Traf-
grain terminals with depths alongside of 10m, and Nagoya fic Advisory (TAS):
Container Wharf, with depths of 11 to 15m. The fairway to the 1. Vessels intending to navigate East Passage—All ves-
wharves is dredged to a depth of 16m. sels 270m or greater in length and oil tankers of 5,000 gross
Nabeta Wharf, at the W end of Section 4, has dredged depths
5.31 tons or more.
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2. Vessels intending to navigate West Passage or North Vessels sailing at night and intending to use the Inner Harbor
5.31
Passage—All vessels 175m or greater in length and oil tank- fairway shall sound three prolonged blasts 15 minutes before
ers of 5,000 gross tons or more. getting underway.
Vessels should report to Nagoya Coast Guard Radio on VHF
5.31 A vessel of 500 gt or more, when leaving harbor, shall dis-
5.31
channel 12 or 16, or to Nagoya Harbor Radio by telephone or play one of the following signals:
facsimile, by noon of the day prior to entry into the passage. 1. If proceeding by Outer Harbor Fairway No. 1—Flag
The following vessels should report to Nagoya Harbor Radar
5.31 E below the First Substitute of the International Code.
(Operations Desk) by VHF channel 16 or telephone, as fol- 2. If proceeding by Outer Harbor Fairway No. 2—Flag
lows: W below the First Substitute of the International Code.
1. Inbound vessels of 50m or more in length and vessels
towing or pushing having an overall length of 50m or more: Berthing and anchoring signals are also displayed from the
5.31
signal stations on the Middle Breakwater and at the Harbor Of-

a. When passing the Reporting Lines (see table titled
Nagoya TAS Reporting Lines. fice. These signals, which are described in the table titled Na-
b. 30 minutes prior to leaving an anchorage. goya Ko—Berthing and Anchoring Signals, consist of the
Designation flag (a red square flag with two white squares on
c. Upon getting underway.
Inbound vessels should include the following information it, one in the middle of the upper and lower edge) above an al-
in their reports: phabetical and/or numerical flag of the International Code of
Signals.
a. Vessel’s name and call sign.
b. Time passing Reporting Lines (see table titled Na- Vessels should reply with the Answering Pennant above the
5.31
goya TAS Reporting Lines. alphabetical and numerical flags of the berths.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Nagoya Ko—
c. Abbreviation of Reporting Line.
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d. Name of wharf or anchorage. Contact Information.

e. Name of seaway (East Passage, West Passage, or
North Passage). Nagoya Ko—Contact Information
2. Outbound vessels of 50m or more in length and ves- Nagoya Traffic Advisory Service (TAS)
sels towing or pushing having an overall length of 50m or
more: Call sign Nagoya Harbor Radio
a. 30 minutes prior to leaving the berth. VHF VHF channels 13, 14, and 16
b. Upon leaving the berth
81-52-3980711
c. 30 minutes prior to leaving an anchorage.
d. Upon getting underway. Telephone 81-52-3980716 (Scheduling Desk)
Outbound vessels should include the following informa-
81-52-3980712 (Operations Desk)
tion in their reports:
a. Vessel’s name and call sign. Facsimile 81-52-3980716
b. ETD. E-mail: [email protected]
c. Name of wharf or anchorage.
d. Name of seaway (East Passage, West, Passage, or Web site http://www6.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/nagoyako
North Passage). Nagoya Coast Guard
Any significant change to the vessel’s reported information
5.31
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16.
must be communicated to Nagoya Traffic Advisory Service
Center immediately. Vessels should report changes of 10 min- Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage in the form of a semi-
5.31
utes or more to their ETA. circle with a radius of 0.8 mile is centered about 2.3 miles SW
Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on
5.31 of the E end of Middle Breakwater. The depths within the an-
VHF channel 16 for the period of time commencing 2 hours chorage range from 11 to 16m mud, sand and gravel.
prior to crossing the initial reporting line until berthing or de- Inner anchorages are located in 2B, 3B, 4B, and 5B as shown
5.31
parting the Traffic Advisory Service (TAS) area. on chart and described in the table. Use of these anchorage is
Signals.—Traffic signals, described in the titled Nagoya
5.31 designated by the Port Captain.
Ko—Traffic Signals, are shown from the signal stations on the Anchoring is prohibited in the mouth of the Hori Kawa and
5.31
SE end of Middle Breakwater and at the Harbor Office the NE side of High Tide Breakwater.
Nagoya Ko East Passage—East Breakwater Signal Station Traffic Signal

Vessels of 270m or more in Vessels less than 50m
Vessels of 50m or more in
Signal Type length and oil carriers of in length and/or 500
length and 500 gt and greater
5,000 gt and greater gt
Entry “I” Flashing Entry permitted, departure prohibited
Entry and departure
Departure “O” Flashing Entry prohibited, departure permitted
permitted
Free “F” Flashing Entry and departure prohibited Entry and departure permitted
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Nagoya Ko East Passage—East Breakwater Signal Station Traffic Signal

Prohibition “X” Fixed Only specified vessels may enter or depart
“XI” Flashing
Entry and departure
“XO” Flashing Entry and departure prohibited, signal will soon change
Warning permitted
“XF” Flashing
“X” Flashing Entry and departure prohibited
Nagoya Ko East Passage—Kinjo Signal Station Departure Traffic Signal

Entry “I” Flashing Departure prohibited
Departure “O” Flashing Departure permitted
Free “F” Flashing Departure prohibited Departure permitted
“OE” Flashing Departure permitted Departure permitted
“OW” Flashing Departure prohibited
Special
“E” Flashing Departure prohibited Departure permitted
“W” Flashing Departure prohibited
Prohibi-
“X” Fixed Only specified vessels may enter or depart
tion
“XI” Flashing
“XO” Flashing
Entry and departure
“XF” Flashing Departure prohibited, signal will soon change
Warning permitted
“XE” Flashing
“XW” Flashing
“X” Flashing Departure permitted
Nagoya Ko West Passage—West Breakwater Signal Station Traffic Signals

Entry and departure
Free “F” Flashing Entry and departure prohibited Entry and departure permitted permitted
Entry permitted W of line between SE end of Tobishima Wharf and
Special “T” Flashing
NE end of Port Island, departure prohibited
“XI” Flashing
“XO” Flashing Entry and departure
All traffic prohibited, signal will soon change
Warning “XF” Flashing permitted
“XT” Flashing
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Nagoya Ko West Passage—Kinjo Signal Station Departure Traffic Signals

Signal Type length and oil carriers of
length and 500 gt and greater and/or 500 gt
5,000 gt and greater
Entry “I” Flashing Departure prohibited
Departure “O” Flashing Departure permitted
Free “F” Flashing Departure prohibited Departure permitted
“OE” Flashing Departure prohibited Departure permitted
“OW” Flashing Departure permitted
Special
“E” Flashing Departure prohibited
“W” Flashing Departure prohibited Departure permitted
“XI” Flashing
“XO” Flashing
“XF” Flashing Departure prohibited, signal will soon change Departure permitted
Warning “XE” Flashing
“XW” Flashing
“X” Flashing Departure prohibited
Nagoya Ko North Passage—North Kinjo Signal Station Traffic Signals

Signal Type length and oil carriers of
length and 500 gt and greater and/or 500 gt
5,000 gt and greater
Free “F” Flashing Entry and departure permitted
N passage-Entry and departure
permitted
Special “E” Flashing E passage-Departure permitted Entry and departure
W passage-Entry and departure permitted
Entry and departure prohibited prohibited
N passage-Entry and departure
permitted
Special “W” Flashing W passage-Departure permitted
E passage-
Departure prohibited
“XI” Flashing
“XO” Flashing
Entry and departure
“XF” Flashing Entry and departure prohibited, signal will soon change
Warning permitted
“XE” Flashing
“XW” Flashing
Nagoya Ko—Berthing and Anchoring Signals

AIS Signal Flag Signal Meaning
- 1st Substitute, E Departing through the E passage.
- 1st Substitute, W Departing through the W passage.
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Nagoya Ko—Berthing and Anchoring Signals

AIS Signal Flag Signal Meaning
Proceeding to berths on the W side of Kitahama Wharf or the dangerous sub-
E1 2nd Substitute, E1 stance anchorage with a radius of 300m centered in position 34°59.9'N,
136°50.0'E.
Proceeding to berths on the S side of Tokaimotohama Wharf, the N side of Ki-
E2 2nd Substitute, E2
tahama Wharf or the Yokosuka Wharf.
E3 2nd Substitute, E3 Proceeding to berths on the W side of Tokaimotohama Wharf.
E4 2nd Substitute, E4 Proceeding to berths on the N side of Tokaimotohama Wharf.
E5 2nd Substitute, E5 Proceeding to berths at Shinpo Wharf.
Proceeding to berths on the S side of Shiomi wharf or the dangerous substance
B1 2nd Substitute, B1
anchorage in position 35°02.9'N, 136°52.0'E.
B2 2nd Substitute, B2 Proceeding to berths on the E side of Shiomi Wharf.
B3 2nd Substitute, B3 Proceeding to berths on the N side of Shiomi Wharf.
B4 2nd Substitute, B4 Proceeding to berths on the W side of Shiomi Wharf.
N1 2nd Substitute, N1 Proceeding to berths at Showa or Funami Wharves.
N2 2nd Substitute, N2 Proceeding to berths at Garden, Ote, Tsukiji E, and Oe Wharves.
N3 2nd Substitute, N3 Proceeding to Isshu Cho or berths at Inaei and Shionagi Wharves.
N4 2nd Substitute, N4 Proceeding to berths on the E side of Sorami Wharf.
N5 2nd Substitute, N5 Proceeding to moorings in Section 1.
K1 2nd Substitute, K1 Proceeding to Kinjo Wharf, No. 52 to No. 57 quay.
Proceeding to Kinjo Wharf, No. 71 to No. 75 quay, berths on the W side of Sora-
W1 2nd Substitute, W1
mi Wharf and E side of the Kibakanaoka Wharf.
W2 2nd Substitute, W2 Proceeding to berths on the E side of Tobishima Wharf.
W3 2nd Substitute, W3 Proceeding to berths on the S side of Tobishima Wharf.
Proceeding to berths on the W side of Tobishima Wharf, the E side of Yatomi
W4 2nd Substitute, W4
Wharves, or moorings in Section 4.
W5 2nd Substitute, W5 Proceeding to berths on the S side of the Yatomi Wharf or Nabeta Wharf.
Proceeding to the dangerous substance anchorage with a radius of 350m cen-
P1 2nd Substitute, P1
tered in position 35°00.9'N, 136°49.7'E.
Proceeding to berths in Minamihama Wharf or the dangerous substance anchor-
S1 2nd Substitute, S1
age in position 34°59.3'N, 136°49.5'E.
Nagoya TAS Reporting Lines

Reporting
Abbreviation Description
Point
Nagoya A line bearing 000° and extending 6,100m from Ise Wan Sea Berth Light (34°55'36''N.,
NW
West 136°44'24''E.) and a line bearing 180° and extending 3,600m from the Ise Wan Sea Berth Light.
Nagoya A line bearing 270° and extending 4,500m from Togase North Lighted Buoy (34°53'42''N.,
NS
South 136°47'22''E.).
Vessels should refer to the table containing the special sig-

5.31 Caution.—The Meiko West, Central and East Bridges, hav-
5.31
nals for designation of anchorage and assignment of berthing ing a least vertical clearance of 39m, cross the channel leading
facilities. into the inner portions of Nagoya Ko in the vicinity of the N
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end of Kinjo Pier. is a limiting draft of 12.5m at this berth.

The bay narrows between Hime Shima, a rocky islet 62m
5.34
Mikawa Wan high that lies 1 mile off the S coast, and Hashida Hana, 5 miles
NNW.
5.32 Mikawa Wan (34°45'N., 137°03'E.), with its branch- The 10m curve lies up to 1.5 miles off the S coast of the bay,
5.34
es of Atumi Wan (Atsumi Wan) and Tita Wan (Chita Wan), about 4.5 miles off the head, and 2.5 miles off the N coast.
leads off the E side of Ise Wan between Tatuma Saki and Hazu There are no dangers charted outside the 10m curve.
Saki, about 5 miles WNW. From its entrance, Mikawa Wan Fuke Ko (Hukue Ko) (34°39'N., 137°07'E.) is entered 2.5
5.34
trends ENE for about 17 miles to the head of Atumi Wan, and a miles ESE of Tatsuma Saki. The depths in the approach to the
slightly lesser distance to the head of Tita Wan. harbor are less than 5m.
The entrance to Mikawa Wan is divided into two main en-
5.32 Although Fuke Ko is extensive, its greater part is obstructed
5.34
trances by a chain of islands that extends in a NNE direction by drying banks of mud, sand, or pebbles and local knowledge
from No Shima, an island 3 miles W of Tatuma Saki, for a dis- is essential.
tance of 5 miles. Nakayama Suido, the E passage, leads into About 1.5 miles E of the E entrance to Fukue Ko lies Izumi
5.34
Atumi Wan and Morosaki Suido, the W passage, leads N into Ko, a small harbor protected by two breakwaters displaying
Tita Wan. lights. Fish havens lie 0.1 mile N and 0.9 mile NW respectively
Inside the bay the bottom is almost flat with even depths
5.32 of Izumi Ko.
which do not exceed 20m, except near the entrance. Tahara Ko (34°42'N., 137°16'E.), located 5.5 miles ENE of
5.34
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots for any part of Mi-

5.32 Izumi Ko. Reclamation has taken place S and SE of Hime Shi-
kawa Wan are available at Morosaki Ko, a shallow cove on the ma. On the N side of the basin breakwater extend NNE from
W side of Morosaki Suido, close N of Hazu Misaki. the E side of Hime Shima and W from the W point of Mid-
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in Mikawa Wan
5.32 origahama.
where the depths are suitable; the bottom of mud and sand af- A wind farm with turbines up to 124m in height has been es-
5.34
fords good holding ground. Kinuura Ko, in the N extremity of tablished near Hime Shima.
Tita Wan, is the best anchorage within Mikawa Wan. A unmarked channel dredged to 10m leads SE from close
5.34
WSW of Lighted Buoy No. 2 to the breakwaters. Harbor Law

Nakayama Suido is applicable. A light stands on the head of a short breakwater
1.25 miles SSW of Hime Shima. A spoil ground is situated in
5.33 Nakayama Suido (34°39'N., 137°02'E.) has a least the NE part of the basin.
width of 2.5 miles between No Shima and Atumi Hanto. This A quarantine anchorage is centered 2 miles NW of Hime
5.34
is the principal channel used by vessels bound for Atumi Wan. Shima.
The deepest passage through Nakayama Suido is entered
5.33 Take Shima is 42m high to the tree tops, and lies within the
5.34
about 0.8 mile NW of Irago Saki Light and marked by buoys. port area of Gamagori. It lies close SE of the entrance to the in-
This passage runs nearly parallel to Atumi Hanto for a distance ner basin and is connected to the shore NNE by a causeway.
of nearly 3 miles then alters to the N. A depth of 18m can be
carried through this passage. 5.35 Mikawa Ko (Toyohashi Ko) (34°43'N., 137°18'E.)
Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents in Nakayama Suido flow
5.33 (World Port Index No. 61465) is a harbor constructed on re-
NE and SW. The flood current from the LW at Nagoya to HW claimed land in the SE extremity of Atumi Wan. Harbor Law is
at Nagoya, and the ebb current flows from HW to LW at Na- applicable to this port situated NE of Tahara Ko. This is an
goya. The maximum flood and ebb current is 1.5 knots. Open and Immigration-Emigration Port.
Caution.—Tono Se, previously described in paragraph 5.25,
5.33 Depths—Limitations.—The entrance to the approach chan-
5.35
lies near the middle of Nakayama Suido. There is a sand bar, nel to Mikawa Ko is situated 2 miles WNW of Hime Shima.
with a least depth of 8.6m, centered about 2.8 miles NNW of The channel, marked by lighted buoys, leads ENE for 3.5 miles
Irago Saki Light. The sand bar is about 1.5 miles long in a N and then ESE to the harbor entrance; it is dredged to 12m.
and S direction. There are fishing reefs charted in the passage. Jinno North detached breakwater is situated N of the turning
5.35
point in the approach channel; a light is shown from its SW ex-

Atumi Wan (Atsumi Wan) tremity. Another detached breakwater is located SW of the
turning point.
5.34 Atumi Wan (Atsumi Wan) (34°44'N., 137°10'E.) is Berth No. 1 to Berth No. 4 lie at Jinno Wharf on the N side of
5.35
entered between Tatuma Saki and Ikuta Hana, 7.25 miles the channel leading E of the harbor entrance. No. 4 Quay has the
NNW; this arm of Mikawa Wan trends ENE almost 14 miles to capacity to accept vessels of up to 30,000 dwt and has a least
the drying flats, where Toyo Gawa flows into the bay. depth of 10m alongside. No. 8 Quay lies at the W terminus of Jin-
The S shore of Atumi Wan is formed by Atumi Hanto, and
5.34 no Wharf and has an alongside depth of 12.2.m.
the E and N shores are formed by the mainland. Close within The quay for the Tokyo Steel Tahara Pier, situated close NW
5.35
the coast of Atumi Wan the hills rise to a height of 279m. The of Tahara shipyard, has depths of 7.5 to 10.4m alongside.
N coast is fringed by mountains; Goi Yama (Goi Zan) rises to a Funato Wharf, a private quay with depths of 5.5m alongside,
5.35
height of 454m about 2 miles within the NE part of the bay. lies on the S side of the channel opposite Jinno Wharf.
Atsumi (34°40'N., 137°04'E.) is a tanker discharging port lo-
5.34 A channel extends S from a position about 3 miles ENE of
5.35
cated 0.5 mile ENE of Tatsuma Saki. Vessels up to 79,900 dwt, Hime Shima and is dredged to a depth of 10m. Sogo Kaihatsu
with a maximum length of 253m, can be accommodated. There Akemi Quay No. 1 to Quay No. 6 lie on the E side of the chan-
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nel leading S from the harbor entrance. There are depths of Hashida Hana (Hasida Hana) (34°46'N., 137°10'E.), con-
5.37
12m alongside Quay No. 3, Quay No. 4, and Quay No. 5. sisting of black rocks, is located at the SW extremity of a pen-
Berth T1 to Berth T3, dredged to 10m, are on the W side of
5.35 insula, 2 miles SSW of Katahara Ko. A number of resort hotels
the channel. A pair of mooring buoys suitable for a 10,000 gt are situated within the point.
vessel lie at the head of this channel. At the N end of this From Hashida Hana, the coast is indented by a number of
5.37
dredged channel, there is a patch with a least depth of 9.6m. An coves which have several fishing harbors that are protected by
overhead cable spans the S channel; it has a vertical clearance breakwaters. The E entrance point to Yosida Ko lies 4.25 miles
of 52m. W of Hashida Hana.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding
5.35 Yosida Ko (Yoshida Ko) (34°47'N., 137°05'E.) lies on the W
5.37
10,000 gt. Pilots board near Ise Buoy No. 1 (34°30'48"N., side of the mouth of the Yasaki Gawa; there is a fishing harbor
137°03'48"E.). Harbor pilots are available if required at the an- here.
chorage or at the Gamagori quarantine anchorage. From Yosida Ko to Ikuta Hana, 2.5 miles W, the coast is low
5.37
Caution.—Depths in the N part of the harbor may be as

5.35 and fringed with a stone embankment.
much as 1.3m less than charted. A overhead power cable with a
vertical clearance of 54m spans the channel abreast Quay No. 5.38 Morosaki Suido (Morosaki Suidoi) (34°41'N.,
6. A submarine pipeline is laid across the channel at the S end 136°59'E.), the principal entrance to Tita Wan, leads in N be-
of Quay No. 1. tween Tita Hanto on the W and the chain of islands on the E
side.
5.36 Miya Ko (34°48'N., 137°15'E.), an important fishing Tides—Currents.—The tidal currents in Morosaki Suido,
5.38
harbor, is situated in the NE section of Atumi Wan, 5.5 miles as observed after a full moon in September, set N on the flood
NNW of Toyohasi Ko. The port is protected by breakwaters. and S on the ebb. A maximum rate of 2 knots on the flood was
There are berths with depths up to 4.5m alongside. The en- observed about 3 hours after LW at Sino Shima, and the maxi-
trance to the port is 80m wide and 3.5m deep. A power cable, mum rate of the ebb, 1.75 knots, occurred about 4 hours after
with a vertical clearance of 12m, crosses the entrance to the HW at the same place. The turn of the current coincided with
port. the times of HW and LW at Sino Shima and the periods of
Gamagori Ko (34°48'N., 137°13'E.) (World Port Index No.
5.36 slack water were of short duration.
61475) is backed by a large industrial area and is situated 2 Depths—Limitations.—The fairway has a least width of
5.38
miles W of Miya Ko. This is an Open, Quarantine, Emigration- 0.3 mile between the 20m curves. There is a fishing reef chart-
Immigration, and designated Important Port. Harbor Law ap- ed in the channel 0.5 mile ENE of Hazu Misaki, and a patch
plies here. with a depth of 1.3m lies 0.2 mile NNW of the fishing reef, in
Depths—Limitations.—A dredged channel, 10m deep,
5.36 the most narrow part of the channel.
connects an area 2.2 miles ESE of Hashida Hana to the Gama- Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 10,000 gt
5.38
gori Wharf. Another dredged channel, 10m deep, runs from the or more passing through Morosaki Suido. Pilotage is also
N side of the main channel to the Hamacho Wharf, 1 mile NW. strongly recommended for all foreign vessels passing through
Both channels are marked by buoys. Morosaki Suido at night and for all vessels unfamiliar with the
5.36Hamacho Wharf accommodates two berths and has depths passage.
of 7.5 to 10m alongside. Caution.—Mariners are advised that many regular ferry ser-
5.38
Tosai Oil Terminal and Nihon Sekiyu are two private dolphin
5.36 vices cross the narrows daily. Many other irregular ferry ser-
berths situated at the S end of the reclaimed area, with a depth vices and small boats also cross the narrows, especially on
of 4.5m and 6.3m, respectively. weekends and holidays. Large fleets of fishing boats move in
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory and available for vessels
5.36 and out of the narrows, concentrating before sunrise and sun-
over 10,000 gt. The pilot boards near the Ise Buoy No. 1, locat- set.
ed at position 34°30.8'N, 137°3.8'E.
Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage with a radius of 0.33
5.36 5.39 Tita Wan (Chita Wan) (34°47'N., 136°58'E.), from its
mile is situated 2 miles SE of Hashida Hana. The depths range entrance between Hazu Misaki and Ikuta Hana, a distance of
from 9.5 to 11.6m, mud bottom. 5.5 miles, penetrates the coastline 15 miles. The N half of the
Anchorage can be found inside the breakwater, in a depth of
5.36 bay is occupied by Kinuura Ko. The W shore of the bay is
4m, mud. Outside the breakwater is good anchorage on the W formed by Tita Hanto and the E shore is formed by the main-
side of the center of the harbor between Take Shima and O Shi- land N of Ikuta Hana.
ma. The depth here is 6m. When the W winds prevail, during The W side is backed by a range of low hills, sparsely cov-
5.39
the winter, it is safer to anchor on the E side of O Shima. ered with trees. The S part of this side is fringed with a bank,
with depths of less than 5.5m, which extends about 0.5 mile
5.37 Katahara Ko (34°47'N., 137°12'E.), situated close offshore in places. The S part of the E side of Tita Wan consists
SW of Gamagori Ko, is a fishing harbor protected by two mostly of stone embankments, and on this side are the shallow
breakwaters. A light stands at the head of each breakwater. An- mouths of several rivers; the coastal bank, with depths of less
other breakwater, with a light on its E head, lies 0.25 mile S of than 5.5m, extends from 0.75 to 2.5 miles offshore in places.
the fishing harbor, and a detached breakwater 0.3 mile long lies The whole of Tita Wan N of the parallel of latitude 34°48'N. is
to seaward of the above three breakwaters. A light stands at the within the harbor limit of Kinuura Ko.
S head of the detached breakwater. The depths within the har- Depths—Limitations.—General depths of 9.1 to 18.3m
5.39
bor range from 1.7 to 3.5m. prevail in the fairway of the S half of Tita Wan.
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Anchorage.—A quarantine anchorage with a radius of 0.33

5.39
Hansu Hana to Daio Saki
mile is situated near the center of the fairway on Kinuura Ko’s
S harbor limit. 5.41 Hansu Hana, about 1 mile SSE of Kaburako Saki, the
W entrance point of Ise Wan, rises to a height of 118m close
Morosaki Ko (34°42'N., 136°59'E.) is located immediately
5.39 within the point. Ijika Light stands on Hansu Hana and is a
N of Hazu Misaki on the SE extremity of Tita Hanto. A light good mark when approached from the S.
stands at the head of a jetty inside the harbor and also on the A large fish haven, 1.5 miles in diameter, lies 5.5 miles ESE
5.41
detached outer breakwater 0.19 mile N. Northwest winds are of Hansu Hana.
prevalent from November through March. East to ESE winds From Hansu Hana to Daio Saki, 10 miles S, the coast is in-
5.41
are frequent from May through September. dented. Matoya Ko penetrates the coastline at its center. The
mountains lie close inland, but conspicuous landmarks are few.
Kinuura Ko (34°51'N., 136°57'E.) Depths along this coast are irregular; the 20m curve lies up
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to 1.8 miles offshore. The coast from Hansu Hana to Suga Saki
World Port Index No. 61470 (34°22'N., 136°55'E.), 4.25 miles S, is fronted by rocks reefs
for a distance of 0.75 mile in places.
5.40 Kinuura Ko is a Special, Open, Quarantine, Emigra-
tion-Immigration, and Important Port occupying the N half of 5.42 Matoya Ko (34°22'N., 136°55'E.) is entered between
Tita Wan. The harbor lies on both banks of the Sakai Kawa Suga Saki and Anori Saki, 0.65 mile to the S. The port entrance
(Sakai Gawa) which discharges into the bay. A dredged chan- is narrowed to about 0.3 mile by reefs extending from both
nel extends 6 miles NNE from the outer breakwaters. The port sides. The port is limited to vessels with local knowledge.
is subdivided into 13 areas. Even-numbered areas are situated From Anori Saki, the coast trends generally S for about 5
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on the E side of the channel; odd-numbered areas are situated miles to Daio Saki, the W entrance point of Enshu Nada.
on the W side of the channel. This coast is fringed with dangers to a distance of 0.5 mile in
5.42
To the E of the port lie flatlands where Yahagi Kawa dis-

5.40 places. A reef, with a depth of 5m, lies 1.25 miles offshore, 2.5
charges into the bay. On the W side are the low mountains of miles S of Anori Saki.
Tita Hanto, which run N and S. A submarine cable runs from Anori over to the vicinity of
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Depths—Limitations.—At the entrance between the break-

5.40 Irago.
waters there is a width of 0.2 mile between the 10m curves. A Nakiri Ko (34°17'N., 136°54'E.) is a small fishing harbor,
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channel dredged to a depth of 12m extends N into the harbor protected by breakwaters, situated on the N side of Daio Saki.
from the breakwaters for a distance of 6 miles; at this point the Daio Saki, located at the SE end of Shima Hanto, is a low
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harbor is constricted by wharves to a width of about 0.2 mile. rock-fringed point. A light stands on the SE extremity of Daio
Another channel, dredged to 10m, leads NW to Coal Wharf Saki; a DGPS is situated at the light.
Quay and a steel works wharf from a position 0.5 mile NNE of Daio Shima (Daio Iwa), a rock 8.4m high, is located 0.4 mile
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Lighted Buoy No. 3 and Lighted Buoy No. 4. E of Daio Saki. Swells break near Daio Shima when winds are
strong or swells are high. Daio Shima is illuminated by a spot-
At the Central Wharf the depths alongside the quays range
5.40 light from Daio Saki. Fish havens lie 16 miles SSE and 20
from 4 to 12m. Depths at the dolphin berths range from 7.5 to miles SE, respectively, of Daio.
12m. The two tanker terminals have depths alongside of 9m Caution.—A voluntary traffic separation scheme has been
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and 13m. The public wharves can accommodate vessels of up established by the Japan Captains’ Association SE of Daio Sa-
to 40,000 dwt. There are numerous private quays with depths ki. The traffic scheme should be adhered to as far as practicable
as deep as 12m capable of accommodating vessels in excess of in the interest of safe navigation. Further information can be
45,000 gt, on both sides of the harbor. found in Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific
Aspect.—A chimney, 204m high, marked by red obstruction
5.40 Ocean and Southeast Asia.
lights, stands on the W shore 0.2 mile N of the foot of the W
breakwater. A breakwater has been completed in the harbor. A 5.43 Kumano Nada (33°55'N., 136°30'E.) is formed be-
light is shown from the head of the breakwater. There are nu- tween Daio Saki and Shiono Misaki, 75 miles SW, the S ex-
merous chimneys on either shore of the harbor. tremity of Kii Hanto. The coast forming the NW shore of
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory at the port and in Irago
5.40 Kumano Nada is for the most part indented, rocky, and faced
Suido Traffic Route for vessels exceeding 10,000 gt. The pilot with steep cliffs; the land gradually increases in elevation as
boards off Irago, off Morosaki, and at the quarantine anchor- the latitude decreases. Most of the inlets are small and exposed
age. Pilots are available from the Irago-Mikawa Bay Pilot As- to both wind and sea.
sociation. Mikawa-wan Port Radio uses VHF channel 16 From Daio Saki to Goza Saki, 7.5 miles W, the coast trends
5.43
(calling) and VHF channels 11 and 12 (working). SW to Mugi Saki, 3 miles distant, then WNW along the S side
Contact Information.—Kinuura port can be contacted, by
5.40 of a peninsula to Goza Saki, the W extremity of the peninsula.
telephone (81-56-9212451). Goza Saki rises to a height of 110m and is heavily wooded; it
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage, at the line marking
5.40 appears to be black, and is conspicuous from a distance.
the Harbor Limit, has depths of 12.8 to 14.8m, mud bottom. Caution.—Kamino Shima (34°12'N., 136°49'E.), a rock
5.43
Caution.—A starboard hand lighted buoy marks the limit of

5.40 that dries 1.2m, lies 3.25 miles SSW of Mugi Saki. A rock,
shoal water 0.3 mile SE of the above anchorage and a port hand with a depth of 3.7m, lies 0.3 mile SW of Kamino Shima. The
lighted buoy marks the limit of shoal water 0.6 mile SW. water N of Kamino Shima to the peninsula is shoal; there are
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numerous rocks and islets located on the shoals. from winds between the S and W.
Fuseda Suido, marked by lights and buoys, some of which
5.43
are fitted with radar reflectors, leads through the shoal water in 5.45 Hamashima Ko (Hamazima Ko) (34°18'N.,
an E and W direction, about 0.8 mile from, and parallel to, the 136°46'E.), protected by a breakwater on its SW side, lies close
coastline. The navigable width of the channel is about 350m within Ago Wan’s N entrance. A sand bar, with depths of 1.9 to
and the depth is greater than 6m. Only vessels of less than 700 4m, is located in the entrance; only small vessels with local
gt, with local knowledge, use this regularly. knowledge should attempt to use this harbor.
Mi Saki (34°17'N., 136°41'E.), approximately 3 miles
5.45
5.44 From Goza Saki to Aikuchi Hana, 24 miles WSW, the WNW of Goza Saki, has many rocks and a heavily-grassed
mountains are close to the shore and form a jagged coastline summit 72m high. A light, shown from a round concrete tower
with many bays and inlets. In most areas cliffs face the ocean. 12m high, is situated on a hill 0.25 mile N of Mi Saki.
Along this coast the water is deep close to shore; the 10m
5.44 Gokasho Ko (34°18'N., 136°41'E.) is entered between Mi
5.45
curve lies within 0.3 mile of the coast. From Goza Saki to Meto Saki and Todomarino Hana, a low reef-fringed point almost 1.5
Hana, there are no dangers beyond 0.6 mile of the shore, but miles W. This port penetrates 4 miles to the N and is divided
from Meto Hana to Aikuchi Hana, there are many isolated is- into three branches; Gokasho Ura in the E, Funakoshi Ura in
lands and dangers off the shore. the NW, and Hazama Ura in the W. These three branches are
Ago Wan (34°17'N., 136°47'E.) is entered between Goza further divided into small inlets.
Saki and Meto Saki about 1.5 miles N. The bay is open W and Katsura Shima (34°18'N., 136°41'E.), an island 83m high,
5.45
penetrates deeply to the E; there are many branches and islets is located close within the head of the bay, 0.9 mile NNW of
in the bay. Although the bay is protected against winds it has Mi Saki. A breakwater, with an opening 73m wide, extends
several dangerous rocky, oyster beds, and fixed fishing nets, all from the SE extremity of Katsura Shima to the mainland. A
of which narrow the traffic routes and make it suitable only for harbor with depths up to 10m is charted within the breakwa-
small vessels with local knowledge. ters.
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be found, in depths
5.44 Each of the three branches within Gokasho Ko affords good
5.45
of 12 to 14m, in the entrance of Ago Wan, about 1 mile NE of shelter for small vessels with local knowledge.
Goza Shima. Vessels may shelter here from the winds except Caution.—Caution is necessary since the traffic route lies
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between fixed fishing nets and oyster beds; entry at night is a number of small islets inside the 20m curve, about 0.4 mile E
particularly dangerous. of the E extremity of Aikuchi Hana.
From Aikuchi Hana, the coast trends about 9 miles S to Miki
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5.46 Akaishino Hana (Akaisi Hana) (34°16'N., 136°38'E.) Saki. The mountains are close to the sea, along this coast, and
lies about 1.5 miles SW of Todomari Saki; a white cliff is lo- the shoreline is primarily cliffs.
cated about 0.4 mile WSW of its head. A heavily-wooded Odaigahara San, about 11 miles WNW of Aikuchi Hana, a
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mountain, 311m high, rises 0.85 mile WNW of Akaishi Hana. tableland whose highest point is 1,695m high, is the most
Several fish havens are situated 0.8 mile S of Todomari Saki.
5.46 prominent mark along this coast.
Eboshi Hana, fronted by rocks to a distance of 0.25 mile, is
5.46 Sawa Saki (34°05'N., 136°18'E.), about 2 miles SSW of Ai-
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located about 2 miles SW of Akaishi Hana. A mountain, 189m kuchi Hana, has a steep cliff face, with a peak 180m high.
high, rises near Eboshi Hana. Two rock islets lie about 0.3 mile SSW of Sawa Saki; the W
5.48
Nie Wan, entered 1.5 miles W of Eboshi Hana, has a number

5.46 islet is 52m high.
of bays which are mostly used for oyster beds. A mountain,
228m high, on the E side and a mountain, 497m high with a 5.49 Owase Wan (34°03'N., 136°17'E.) is entered between
sharp treeless peak, in the N interior, are good marks. Sawa Saki and Kuki Saki, 4 miles SSW. This large bay is sur-
A shallow reef extends W toward the center of the bay from
5.46 rounded by tree-covered mountains, which rise to a height of
the E entrance; shoal water with rocks extends 0.5 mile S of the 618m on the S side.
E entrance point. There are many fixed fishing nets and oyster beds within the
5.49
Mie Shima (34°15'N., 136°33'E.), an islet 156m high, lies

5.46 bay; fishing boats operate at night between the entrance points.
close S of the peninsula separating Nie Wan and Kamisaki Vessels must proceed with caution when entering the bay.
Wan. Numerous rocks and shoals extend up to 0.25 mile S and Togasira Shima, 167m high, is a triangular shaped islet about
5.49
E of the islet. An islet, 14m high, lies 0.3 mile W of the W ex- 2.3 miles SW of Sawa Saki. The island is conspicuous from a
tremity of Mie Shima. distance due to its shape. A light stands near the NE extremity
Kamisaki Wan is entered between Mie Shima and a peninsu-
5.46 of the islet; a light is shown on the W end of the islet.
la 1.5 miles W; it is encumbered with rocks and only vessels A small craft harbor, protected by an angled breakwater on
5.49
with local knowledge should enter it. its NE side, is situated 0.5 mile WNW of Moto Hana. A light is
Hoza Ko (Hozaura Wan) (34°14'N., 136°31'E.), located 2
5.46 shown from the head of the breakwater.
miles W of Mie Shima, is divided into two bays which are shel- Owase Wan has three bays that branch off the N side and one
5.49
tered from all winds. These bays are used primarily for culti- bay that branches to the W. Hikimoto Ko penetrates about 3.3
vating pearl oysters. miles to the N. Owase Ko extends 2.25 miles W from the en-
Kowa Ko (Kowaura Wan) is located 2 miles W of Hoza Ko
5.46 trance to Hikimoto Ko.
and is divided into two bays at its head. It affords shelter for Hikimoto Ko (34°06'N., 136°15'E.), the harbor limit of is a
5.49
small vessels with local knowledge. The best berth is in a depth line drawn between Onaso Hana, a point 1.5 miles W of Sawa
of 16m, mud, to the NW of an islet, 1m high, lying in the mid- Saki, and Sabaru Shima, an island 0.85 mile SW of Onaso Ha-
dle of Kowa Ko. na. Harbor Law applies in this local port.
Nage Isi lies on the W side of the harbor limit 0.3 mile NNW
5.49
5.47 Meto Hana (34°12'N., 136°24'E.), the E entrance of Sabaru Shima, and Warigame Shima, a low islet 35m high to
point of Nishiki Wan, is located 3.75 miles W of the entrance the tree tops, lies 0.55 mile farther NW. Hira Se is a sunken
of Kowa Ko. Islets and rocks lie up to 1.3 miles S of Meto Ha- rock, with a depth of 1.8m, that lies 350m W of Nage Isi. Most
na and a similar distance S of the W entrance of Nishiki Wan. large vessels proceed between Warigame Shima and Nage Isi.
Nishiki Wan has depths of 21m in its entrance, with protec-
5.47 Depths of 23m can be carried to within 0.7 mile of the head
5.49
tion for small vessels with local knowledge. There are fixed of the bay. A breakwater extends E from the W shore of the
fishing nets in the entrance from November through May. bay, about 1 mile N of Warigame Shima. Vessels up to 1,000 gt
Nagashima Wan (34°11'N., 136°21'E.) is open to the S. The
5.47 may go alongside a seawall N of the breakwater.
small fishing harbor of Nagashima is situated on the W shore Anchorage for vessels up to 2,000 gt may be taken 0.55 mile
5.49
of the bay. S of the head of the breakwater, in a depth of 30m, mud, good
From Nagashima Wan to Aikuchi Hana, 4.75 miles SSW, the
5.47 holding ground. South of this spot the harbor is affected by S
coast has many small inlets and is fronted by numerous rocks. and SE winds and swells.
Caution.—O Shima (34°09'N., 136°22'E.) rises to a height
5.47
of 90m, 3.25 miles NE of Aikuchi Hana; foul ground fringes Owase Ko (34°04'N., 136°13'E.)
the islet. Sabaru Shima, 4.4m high, lies 0.9 mile SSW of O Shi-
ma. World Port Index No. 61515
Numerous islets and rocks, the highest of which is Suzu Shi-
5.47
ma, 104m high and prominent, lie close off the coast 3.5 miles 5.50 Owase Ko, the W extremity of Owase Wan, lies W of
NW of O Shima. a line drawn from Moto Hana N to Sabaru Shima, then NW to
A breakwater, with a light at its head, is situated 0.75 mile W
5.47 Nage Isi and then to Ino Hana, a point NW of Warigame Shi-
of Suzu Shima. ma. This harbor limit is a common limit with Hikimoto Ko,
which lies to the NE. Harbor law applies to this Open, Quaran-
5.48 Aikuchi Hana (34°07'N., 136°19'E.) has shoal water tine, Immigration-Emigration, and designated Important Port.
encumbered with rocks, extending about 0.2 mile E. There are The harbor is open to the E and surrounded by mountains on
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three sides. The public wharves are protected by breakwaters 5.52 Kata Wan (33°57'N., 136°15'E.) is entered between
totaling 1,013m in length. The majority of vessels calling at the Miki Saki, 1 mile S of Haida Ura, and Kosuno Hana, 1.5 miles
port are fishing and coastal vessels of less than 1,000 gt. There farther SW. Kata Wan, surrounded by a mountain range, has
are five wharves, with depths of 4.5m alongside, mainly for three arms that penetrate about 3 miles NW. The E arm is Miki
fishing vessels up to 700 gt. Also, there are two wharves with Ura Ko; the N branch is called Mikisato Ko, and the W branch
depths of 5.5m alongside, for coastal vessels up to 2,000 gt. is called Asuka Wan (Asuka Ura).
Berthing facilities for large tankers lie outside the breakwaters. There are fixed fishing nets on both sides of the entrance to
5.52
Winds—Weather.—During the summer, E winds prevail

5.50 Kata Wan; fish cultivation beds fringe the shores of the bay.
and when they are strong, heavy seas run into the port. In other Anchorage.—Miki Ura Ko, with depths of 20 to 40m, af-
5.52
seasons, W winds prevail. The months of December, January, fords good anchorage for small vessels with local knowledge.
February, and March average two stormy days each; the aver- Mikisato Ko, the N branch, opens to the SE and heavy seas run
age daily wind velocity is 4 knots for these months. into the harbor; it does not provide any shelter.
Depths—Limitations.—The 20m curve lies 0.5 mile E of
5.50 Asuka Ura, the W arm, with a depth of 50m in its entrance,
5.52
the W breakwaters. East of this curve, to the harbor limit, the becomes shallow at its head terminates in a mud flat 1.5 miles
depths vary from 21 to 41m. The Dolphin Oil berth can accom- W. The bottom is sand and mud and provides a sheltered an-
modate a vessel with a draft of 17m, and 100,000 dwt. The sea chorage for large vessels.
berth can accommodate a tanker of 21m draft alongside, and A small craft harbor, protected by an angled breakwater on
5.52
210,000 dwt. its NE side, is situated 0.5 mile WNW of Moto Hana. A light is
Toho Sekiyu Pier is situated at the E end of an oil pipeline.
5.50 shown from the head of the breakwater.
The pier is 150m long, with an alongside depth of 17m; vessels Kono Shima (33°57'N., 136°16'E.), 11m high, lies 0.6 mile
5.52
of up to 100,000 dwt can be accommodated on the N side of SSW of Miki Saki and provides a good mark when approach-
the pier. ing Kata Wan. Vessels should not pass between this rock and
Osone, a small harbor protected by two breakwaters is situat-
5.50 the coast.
ed 0.3 mile SSE of Toho Sekiyu Pier. A light stands at the head Tatega Saki lies about 1.3 miles SSW of Kosuno Hana; it is
5.52
of the E breakwater. the S extremity of a small cliffy peninsula, which rises to a

The depths alongside the quays range from 1.5 to 5m.
5.50 prominent hill, 159m high.
Aspect.—Tekura Iwa, 519m high, is an eroded peak of bare
5.50 Nigishima Wan (33°56'N., 136°13'E.) is entered between
5.52
rock, 1.5 miles W of Ino Hana. A chimney, 125m high, is situ- Tatega Saki and an island, 56m high, located 0.8 mile SW. The
ated near the power plant, W of the tanker berths. There are bay is relatively deep, and protected by mountains; it provides
several oil tanks, 0.45 mile SSW of the chimney. shelter for small vessels with local knowledge.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots board at the
5.50 Atasika Wan (33°54'N., 136°10'E.) is entered between
5.52
entrance at Owase Bay and are available from sunrise to 3 Mikosi Saki, 1.5 miles SW of Nigishima Wan, and Suzuga Shi-
hours before sunset, as follows: ma, an islet 15m high, 1.25 miles SSW of Mikosi Saki. An is-
1. Vessels less than 20,000 gt—1 mile E of Togashira let, 2m high, lies 0.7 mile E of Mikosi Saki; swells break on the
Shima Light. islet. Small vessels with local knowledge may find shelter in
2. Vessels over 20,000 gt—2 miles E of Togashira Shi- this bay.
ma Light. Yuki Ko, protected by a breakwater, lies on the E side of Ata-
5.52
Contact Information.—Owase port can be contacted by

5.50 sika Wan. A light stands at the head of the breakwater.
telephone at 81-59-7250118
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is situated in
5.50 5.53 Kaitoro Hana to Shiono Misaki.—Kaitoro Hana
Owase Wan, centered 0.5 mile ENE of the E extremity of Saba- (33°54'N., 136°09'E.), at the S entrance point of Atasika Wan,
ru Shima. The depths at the anchorage range from 60 to 80m, rises to a height of 146m. From Kaitoro Hana the coast trends
sand and mud. SSW 34 miles to Shiono Misaki, the SW extremity of Shiono-
Caution.—It is reported that during the fishing season from
5.50 misaki Hanto. The mountains rise close within this coast, with
April to August, fishing vessel traffic in and around the port a few good landmarks. The 20m curve lies from 0.1 to 1.5
can be extremely heavy. miles offshore along this segment of the coast; there are several
An overhead cable, about 30m high, runs from the W side of
5.50 dangerous shoal areas charted outside the 20m curve.
Toyasira Shima to the coast. Ino Hana (33°53'N., 136°08'E.), 1 mile SW of Kaitaro Ha-
5.53
na, is 104m high. A light is shown from a white octagonal con-

5.51 Kuki Saki (34°01'N., 136°17'E.), 2.5 miles SSE of crete tower, 11m high situated on the point. Mamiruga Shima,
Togasira Shima, is a heavily-wooded point, 229m high; it pres- a rocky islet 23m high, consists of three peaks; it lies 0.25 mile
ents a gray-colored cliff face. S of Ino Hana. A rock, that uncovers 2.2m, lies close NE of
Kuki Ura (34°00'N., 136°16'E.), a narrow bay, is entered be-
5.51 Mamiruga Shima.
tween Kuki Saki and Nasano Hana, 1 mile SSW. There are no Kinomoto Hakuchi (33°53'N., 136°07'E.), the bay W of Ino
5.53
rocks or dangerous reefs in this bay, and it is well-sheltered Hana, is open to the S. Tomari Wan is the cove in the N section
from winds, affording anchorage for small vessels up to 200 gt, of the bay. During S winds, when the bay is untenable, fishing
clear of pearl beds, which lie in depths of less than 20m. vessels shelter in Nigishima Wan.
Nasano Hana is a cliffy point with a conical top. Haida Ura,
5.51 Kodomari Gyoko, protected by a breakwater on which
5.53
entered 0.75 mile S of Nasano Hana, is nearly closed by fixed stands a light, lies on the E shore of Tomari Wan.
nets from October through August. In winter at Kinomoto Ko, the sea is usually calm and the
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Katsuura Wan
weather is good. Between June and October it is often rough. located 2 miles SSW of Tenma Wan, is divided into three
Onigajo, a rock cliff with a peak 159m high, the W entrance
5.53 coves, Katsurra Ko (Katuura Ko) at the N, Moriura Wan in the
point of Kinomoto Hakuchi, is located 0.8 mile WNW of Ino W and Taiji Wan (Taizi Wan) in the S. Takakura Yama, 54m
Hana. high at its extremity, projects NE from the S side of Katsuura
From Onigajo, the coast trends SSW 10 miles to the mouth
5.53 Wan and separates Moriura Wan and Taiji Wan.
of the Kamano Gawa. Black rocks, 2 to 8m high, are scattered Katsuura Wan is entered between Oshihara Hana and Tomyo
5.56
along the coast for a distance of 1 mile N of the river. On the S Saki, 1.5 miles SSE. Tsuru Shima (Turu Shima), a low island,
side of the river a sand bar extends NE and shifts with floods, lies 0.13 mile S of Oshihara Hana and Otsu Shima (Otu Shi-
swells, and waves. The river channel is narrow and has a depth ma), 40m high, lies close W of the S extremity of Tsuru Shima.
of 3m, but the channel is always changing during the flood sea- A group of low rocks and islets lie 0.7 mile E of Oshihara Ha-
son. na.
Udano Ko lies on the N bank of the river near its mouth and
5.53 Katuo Shima, an islet 5.3m high, lies 0.7 mile N of Tomyo
5.56
can be used by small craft only. A light stands close E of the Saki. There is a light structure on this islet. Foul ground ex-
harbor. A breakwater is under construction (1988) at Udano tends 0.25 mile ENE of Tomyo Saki.
Ko. Foul ground, terminating in a dangerous rock, extends 0.35
5.56
mile NE of Takakura Yama.

5.54 Mezamashi Yama (33°39.5'N., 135°59.4'E.), a The entire area of Kutsuura Wan is fouled with rocks and is-
5.56
round-topped wooded islet, 48m high, is connected to the NE lets; all vessels should use caution when approaching this bay.
extremity of Ukui Hanto; from it a chain of islets and rocks ex- Katsuura Ko (33°37'N., 135°57'E.), the N cove, is protected
5.56
tends 0.45 mile NE. on three sides by land, with Naka Shima, 51m high, in the S
Singu Ko South Breakwater, with lights shown at its head,
5.54 part of the harbor; the port is sheltered from winds and swells.
extends about 183m NNW of Mezamashi Yama. A ferry wharf, This is a harbor of refuge and the anchorage may be heavily
with a depth of 9m alongside, lies on the W side of the islet. congested during periods of bad weather.
Two lighted buoys mark the E side of the shoal water in the ap- The channel E of Naka Shima is the preferred entrance, but
5.56
proach to the wharf. is only 91m wide between the 10m curves. Inner harbor depths
range from 2.6 to 13m. A drying rock lies in the E part of the
5.55 Miwasaki Wan (33°40'N., 135°59'E.) is located 3.5 harbor and vessels should not attempt to pass between it and
miles SSW of the mouth of Kamano Gawa. It is protected by a the shore.
detached breakwater on the N side and a breakwater extending Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken W of Tsura Shima, in
5.56
N from the S entrance point; the bay opens E. There are gener- depths of 3 to 13m, mud. The quarantine anchorage is about
al depths within the bay of from 6 to 11m, but it is filled with 0.2 mile W of Otsu Shima.
dangerous reefs along both sides. At the time of a typhoon, a large number of vessels seek
5.56
Tenma Wan (Temman Wan) is a large bay close S of Miwa-

5.55 shelter and the harbor becomes congested.
saki Wan opening to the E and affording shelter during W to N Kantori Saki (33°35'N., 135°58'E.), a low cliffy point, lies
5.56
winds in a depth of 18m, 0.4 mile SSW of Nakiwa Hana. 0.8 mile S of Tomyo Saki; the coast between these two points
Obera Shima, 5.6m high, lies in the entrance of Tenma Wan, is foul for about 0.2 mile offshore.
0.8 mile S of the N entrance point; low rocks and islets lie be-
tween these two points. A rocky patch, with a least depth of 5.57 Urakami Ko (Uragami Ko) (33°34'N., 135°55'E.) is a
7.7m, lies 0.25 mile S of Obera Shima. local port; it is a narrow bay that penetrates the coast 1.5 miles
A light stands on Koma Saki (33°39'N., 135°59'E.), the S ex-
5.55 in a SW direction. The depth at the harbor entrance is 5m and
tremity of Ukui Hanto, 1 mile E of Nakiwa Hana. the depth inside is from 4 to 10m. Dangers around the entrance
A fish haven lies about 1 mile SSW of Koma Saki Light.
5.55 and the fish culture areas on both sides of the port must be
watched.
5.56 Katsuura Wan (Katuura Wan) (33°36'N., 135°57'E.), An ore-loading conveyor at the head of the inlet has a report-
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Voluntary Traffic Separation Scheme off Shiono Misaki
ed depth of 5m alongside. Vessels of 500 gt call regularly. regular and steep-to while the S side is cliffy with numerous
Safe anchorage is available for small vessels, in 8m, thick
5.57 coves. Islets and rocks fringe the coast up to 0.2 mile offshore.
mud, good holding ground. Kasino Saki, the E end of the island, is reported to be a good
Morito Saki (33°32'N., 135°53'E.), a prominent point 3
5.57 radar mark from 15 miles. A rock, 7.5m high, lies 0.3 mile NE
miles SSW of Urakami Ko, rises to a pine-covered summit, of the point. The highest point of the island, 169m high, rises in
78m high. A rocky depth of 3m lies at the S extremity of a dry- the N central part of O Shima. The summit appears as two light
ing reef, extending 0.5 mile S from the point; breakers mark green domes which look white from a distance. A peak, 117m
this area in almost any sea. high, stands 0.2 mile SW of the N point of the island and is a
Koza-nishimukai Ko (33°31'N., 135°50'E.), about 3 miles
5.57 useful mark when approaching from the NE.
SW of Morito Saki, at the mouth of the Koza Gawa, is used by Shionomisaki Hanto (33°27'N., 135°47'E.) is the S extremi-
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vessels loading timber. A shifting bar blocks the river entrance ty of Honshu. The peninsula, almost 2.5 miles wide from E to
and cargo is loaded offshore from sampans. W, is connected to the mainland by a low isthmus, 0.26 mile
Hako Shima, 8.7m high, lies 1 mile S of the Koza Gawa. A
5.57 wide. Izumo Saki is the SE extremity of Shionomisaki Hanto.
larger island lies 0.5 mile N of Hako Shima. Shiono Misaki, a flat-topped headland, forms the SW end of
Aspect.—A radio tower, standing on the summit of a hill 0.3
5.57 the peninsula. This flat-topped headland is surmounted by a
mile NE of the mouth of Koza Gawa, and a railway bridge light. There is a signal station, open in the daytime only, at the
spanning the river 0.5 mile about its mouth are good marks for light.
identifying the entrance. A road bridge spans the river at its An observation tower, 34m high, stands 0.4 mile E of the
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mouth. light and is prominent.

Rocks and foul ground fringe the coastline between these
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5.58 Kami Se (33°29'N., 135°54'E.) is a detached 4.1m two points, up to 0.2 mile offshore. Shiono Misaki is reported
rocky patch lying 3 miles E of Hako Shima. to be a good radar target up to 25 miles.
O Shima (33°28'N., 135°50'E.), a hilly island about 3.5 by 2
5.58 Caution.—A voluntary traffic separation scheme has been
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miles in extent, lies 2.5 miles S of Koza-nishimukai Ko, just E established by the Japan Captains’ Association S of Shiono
of Shionomisaki Hanto (Uwano Hanto). The N side is fairly Misaki. The traffic scheme should be adhered to as far as prac-
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ticable in the interest of safe navigation. Further information until Kane Yama is abeam, then steer for the temporary light
can be found in Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) staff on the new N breakwater, heading 225°. After clearing the
Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia. shallows to the SE of Hashigui Iwa, proceed to the appropriate
anchorage. Deep-draft vessels must avoid a shallow area SSE
Kushimoto Ko (33°28'N., 135°47'E.) of Hashigui Iwa.
Vessels entering S of Kami Se steer for Hako Shima bearing
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5.59 Kushimoto Ko, the S town in Honshu, is a shipping 289° until Kashimo Saki Light is abeam, then steer for Benten
point for lumber and a base for the deep sea fishery; it is be- Shima on a heading of 279° and proceed to anchorage.
coming popular as a tourist center. Vessels coming from the S should sight Tomi Yama at 000°,
5.59
The port is situated between Shionomisaki Hanto and the

5.59 then proceed between Toradashi Sho and Kaba Dashi. When O
NW side of O Shima; it is comprised of three fishing harbors. Shima Light is abeam to port, change course to 336° and head
Kushimoto Ko affords refuge to shipping from severe weather, toward the S entrance of the channel between Myoga Shima
especially during typhoons. and O Shima. After reaching the S entrance, change course and
Winds—Weather.—The prevailing wind in winter is out of
5.59 steer down the center of the channel.
the W. With strong NE to ENE winds, sea and swell set into the Caution.—Submarine cables are laid across the N part of
5.59
harbor. Kushimoto Ko, close S of Hashiqui Iwa.

Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents in the S entrance are
5.59 Kushimoto Gyoko lies on the SW side of Kushimoto Ko, and
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weak and irregular. With a rising tide there is a N current of 0.5 is protected by N and S breakwaters. A light stands on each
knot; with a falling tide there is a S current of 0.3 knot. Gener- breakwater head.
ally, there is a constant S current of less than 1 knot in the pas-
sage. Shiono Misaki to Hino Misaki
Off the S entrance, the ocean current sets E at rates of 2 to 4
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knots. 5.60 From Shiono Misaki, the coast trends in a general

Depths—Limitations.—Kushimoto Ko can be entered N of
5.59 NW direction about 44 miles to Hino Misaki, the E entrance
O Shima, but the fairway is encumbered by rocky patches; the point of Kii Suido. Tanabe Ko is the only large bay along this
fairway is only 119m wide between the 10m curves. coast, there are only a few harbors since the berths would be
There are various dangers in the NE approach. Kami Se a
5.59 open to the sea.
reef with a least depth of 3.9m lies in the middle of the ap- Tides—Currents.—The tidal current off the coast of Susa-
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proach, in a position about 1.8 miles NE of Kashimo Saki. A mi and Hino Misaki flows to the NW and the SE. South of
rocky depth of 12.8m lies about 0.1 mile NW of Kami Se. A Susami both flows become strongest 1 hour 30 minutes to 3
wreck lies sunk about 8.5 miles NE of Kashimo Saki. Hako hours after HW and LW, while they become strongest 1 to 2
Shimo, an islet 8.7m high, lies about 2.5 miles NW of Kashimo hours earlier near Hino Misaki. The average current velocity at
Saki, and foul ground extends about 0.2 mile S and 0.1 mile W. the time of major tide is 0.5 knot. When the declination of the
Hashigui Iwa is a chain of rocks which extends about 0.5
5.59 moon is greatest, a S flow occurring twice a day is regular,
mile S from Inari Shima, a point on the NW side of the en- while the N flow, found twice a day, is irregular. A N flow fol-
trance. Bentten Shima is near the middle of this chain. Vessels lowing the low tide is stronger than others. This stronger N
should navigate with extreme caution as this chain of rocks ex- flow occurs at night in spring, in the afternoon in summer,
tends about halfway across the NE entrance of Kushimoto Ko. during daytime in autumn, and in the morning in winter.
The fishing harbors within Kushimoto Ko have depths of 2
5.59 Although there are many small indentations along this 25-
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to 4m. mile coast, there are only a few harbors which can be used by
The N basin has a quay, with depths of 4.5 to 4.8m on its N
5.59 large vessels. The bays on the NW side of Shionomisaki Hanto
side and fish landing quays on its W and S sides. and facing the mouth of the Tonda Kawa at the NW end of this
The S basin, which can also be entered by a gap in the S
5.59 peninsula are available for temporary stays, depending on the
breakwater, has several quays, with depths of 2 to 4m. wind direction.
Aspect.—Myoga Shima (33°27'N., 135°48'E.) is located
5.59
near the middle of the S entrance. It is 29m high, covered with 5.61 Kominato Wan (33°28'N., 135°46'E.) lies on the NW
bushes, and lies about 0.1 mile SW of the W extremity of O side of Shionomisaki Hanto, between Shiono Misaki and In-
Shima. amura Saki, 1.75, miles NNW. Foul ground extends up to 0.5
O Shima Light stands on the rock 0.25 mile NE of Izumo Sa-
5.59 mile from the shore of the bay. Anchorage, sheltered from NE
ki, the E extremity of Shionomisaki Hanto. The coast is foul in winds is available, but S by E winds send heavy rollers into the
this area. bay. Vessels anchor 1 mile offshore, in 18.3m, fine sand.
Anchorages.—Anchorage is available off the N part of
5.59 Fukuro Ko is located in the NE corner of Kominato Wan.
Kushimoto, during strong NE winds greater protection is af- Anchorage.—Anchorage is available in the center part of
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forded in the E part in the lee of O Shima. Large vessels anchor Fukuro Ko, in depths of 6 to 9m, mud and sand.
in the bay N of Tsuya Shima sheltered from all but S winds. Ase Se, a rocky patch with a depth of 6.4m lies outside the
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Directions.—When entering Kushimoto Ko, vessels using

5.59 20m curve, 4 miles W of Inamura Saki.
the N entrance steer for Kane Yama on a bearing of 244°, pass- Esu Saki (33°30'N., 135°36'E.), a heavily-wooded islet 52m
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ing N of Kami Se and S of the foul ground in the vicinity of high, is located 3.5 miles WNW of Asa Se. Shoal water ex-
Hako Shima. tends 0.4 mile S of the islet. A light stands on the islet.
When Benton Shima bears 270°, steer for it on that heading
5.59 Susami Ko (33°33'N., 135°30'E.), located in a small bay 6
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miles WNW of Esu Saki, is open to the SW; numerous dangers August and September. Spring and summer are the rainy sea-
encumber the entrance. There is an anchorage in this bay called sons and fog is sometimes observed in February.
Susami Byochi. Vessels of 1,000 gt shelter, in 4 to 20m, pro- Tides—Currents.—In the vicinity of Tanabe Wan, the weak
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tected from all but S to SW winds. tidal currents, about 0.5 knot, set NW with the rising tide and
There is a basin protected by breakwaters on the N side of
5.61 SE with the falling tide. The direction changes 1 hour after HW
the harbor. A light stands at the head of the W breakwater. A and LW. Off the entrance to the bay the ocean current sets NW
breakwater extends N from near the NE extremity of Inazumi at rates of 1.5 to 2 knots, but when cold water areas invade the
Shima. A small boat basin lies on the W side of the river up- region, SE sets of up to 1 knot have been observed.
stream of the bridge. Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation in the channel
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Inazumi Shima is dark, wooded, and 78m high; it lies 0.13

5.61 is 10.3m at HW. Mooring Buoy A, for log carriers only, is situ-
mile NW of Shimoyama Hana. ated near the mouth of the Aizu Kawa and will accommodate a
Reclamation work has been carried out on the NE side of
5.61 vessel up to 35,000 dwt, with a draft of 10.3m at HW.
Susami harbor; there is a quay and breakwater extending SW. Mori Hakuchi has general depths of 2 to 7m within the basin,
5.63
5.1m in the entrance, and alongside depths up to 6m.

5.62 Atagi Saki (Ataki Saki) (33°33'N., 135°27'E.), the Egawa Hakuchi is a boat basin 2 to 5m deep that is surround-
5.63
extremity of a cape that is 48m high, is the seaward end of a ed by E and W breakwaters.
spur that descends from a peak 374m high, 2.5 miles NNE. Tanabe Ko is well-sheltered, except during W winds.
5.63
Ichie Saki, 3.25 miles NW of Atagi Saki, is a cliffy headland

5.62 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but if needed it is re-
5.63
backed by low hills. A light shown from a white octagonal con- quested that vessels send the required ETA through the ship’s
crete tower, 11m high stands, on a hill about 0.2 mile NNW of agent. Pilots are not available after sunset to sunrise. Pilots em-
the head. bark at the anchorage. There are no restrictions on entering or
From Ichie Saki to Seto Saki, 6 miles NW, the coast recedes
5.62 leaving port.
and forms an open bay. Contact Information.—Tanabe port can be contacted on
5.63

5.62 VHF channel 12 or 16 and by telephone (81-73-9242424 or 81-
established off Ichie Saki. The traffic scheme should be ad- 73-9255379).
hered to as far as practicable in the interest of safe navigation. Anchorage.—Anchorage is available in position 33°42'N,
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135°19'E, in a depth of 40m, sand, close S of the entrance

Seto Saki (33°40'N., 135°20'E.) is 16.2m high, but about 0.4
5.62 range line.
mile E of its extremity there is a hill, 84m high. Small vessels can obtain good anchorage in the first district
5.63
From Seto Saki, the coast trends NW 18 miles to Hino Misa-

5.62 W of Kemi Shima. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo are re-
ki. The coast is indented with numerous bays from Seto Saki to stricted to the Third District, the outer area.
Kireme Saki, 8.5 miles NW; then between Kireme Saki to Hi- Caution is necessary when entering and leaving the harbor,
5.63
no Misaki it is relatively straight with many stone beaches. there are many dangers and it is not widely used.
There are a number of fishing reefs charted outside the 20m
5.62
curve along this coast. 5.64 Simohaya Wan (33°44'N., 135°21'E.) is a bay that
opens SW, situated close N of Tanabe Wan; it is entered be-
Tanabe Ko (33°43'N., 135°22'E.) tween Saida Saki (Saita Saki) and Mori Saki, 1.5 miles NW.
The SE part of the bay has been reclaimed and is faced with a
World Port Index No. 61540 wall. An island, 25m high, lies 0.1 mile W of the reclaimed
land, and is joined to it by a shoal, which has a number of
5.63 Tanabe Ko is located at the head of Tanabe Wan at the above-water rocks on it. Vessels entering the bay should be
mouth of the Aizu Kawa. Tanabe, the largest city in the S part careful of the 4.8m patch located in the center of the entrance.
of Kii Hanto, is a shipping point for lumber and a fishing cen- Care should also be given to other charted dangers that lie in
ter. The port is protected from all but W winds. Lighted ranges the approach.
mark the fairways in the bay, which is encumbered by numer- Hatano Saki, 38m high, is the W entrance point of a river and
5.64
ous dangers. The light structures may be difficult to distinguish lies 2.25 miles NW of Kirime Saki.
during daylight. Ships load from lighters at anchorage or the Kirime Saki (33°47'N., 135°14'E.) is a cape of rocky cliffs
5.64
mooring buoy. topped with pine trees that lies 5.25 miles NW of Mori Saki. A
Tanabe Ko is a Special and Immigration-Emigration Port. It
5.63 flat, round mountain, 156m high, is close inland; a mountain
is divided into three districts. Tanabeko is located 1.5 miles range extends farther NE of it.
ESE of Egawa Hakuchi in the Second District. Katsuo Shima (33°51'N., 135°09'E.), 4m high, lies 4 miles
5.64
Egawa Hakuchi, a small basin protected by breakwaters, is

5.63 NW of Hatano Saki. Katsuo Shima (Katuo Shima) is connect-
located close W of the mouth of the Aizu Kawa. A light stands ed with Ono Saki, 0.6 mile ENE by a spit that uncovers in plac-
at the head of each breakwater. The light on the W breakwater es. Shoal water extends 0.18 mile W of Katsuo Shima. A light,
is particularly prominent. Mori Hakuchi, a small landlocked shown from a white, round concrete tower, 13m high, is locat-
harbor, lies at the end of Tanabe Wan, in the NE corner of the ed on Katsuo Shima.
First District. A small harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated on the
5.64
Winds—Weather.—At Tanabe Wan, the prevailing winds

5.63 shore opposite Katsuo Shima.
are NW in winter, SW in summer and SE during spring and au- An industrial site, situated on reclaimed land, lies between
5.64
tumn. Strong winds are most frequent in February and during the harbor and Katsuo Shima. Numerous tanks and a chimney,
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204m high, stand on this site. A light is shown from the head of Anchorage.—Anchorage is available N of Katsuo Shima, in
5.65
a breakwater which extends from the NW corner of the indus- 9.1m, sand.
trial site. Hino Misaki (33°53'N., 135°04'E.), a cape with a steep cliff,
5.65
lies 4.5 miles W of Gobo Ko. A mountain 0.35 mile NE of the

5.65 Gobo Ko (Hidaka) (33°52'N., 135°09'E.) is protected cape, attains a height of 202m and is a prominent mark. A light
by breakwaters and lies off the mouth of Hidaka Gawa, which is shown from the cape. A signal station, at which weather sig-
enters the bay 1.25 miles N of Katsuo Shima. nals are displayed, is situated 0.13 mile WSW of the light.
Gobo Ko is exposed to winds from between the S to W. There are several fishing reefs charted in the vicinity of Hino
There are charted depths of 7.5 to 16.3m alongside the quays
5.65 Misaki, and fixed fishing nets are placed along the coast up to
and dolphin berth in the harbor. 2.5 miles E of the cape.
A chimney, 204m high, stands at the center of the Tomishi-
5.65 Kii Suido is described in Pub. 159, Sailing Directions (En-
5.65
ma complex at the head of the harbor. route) Japan, Volume II.
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Sector 6—South Coast of Shikoku and East Coast of Kyushu
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135
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SECTOR 6
SOUTH COAST OF SHIKOKU AND EAST COAST OF KYUSHU
Plan.—This sector first describes the S coast of Shikoku

6.0 rate of 0.3 to 0.5 knot at the Ashizuri Misaki end of the bay. Sur-
from Kamado Misaki (33°50'N., 134°45'E.) to the W side of face water temperature during the summer reaches a maximum
the S entrance to Kii Suido, and to Komo Saki (32°54'N., of 29°C on the E side of the bay, while in a small area in the W
132°29'E.) on the E side of the S entrance to Bungo Suido. part there may be a cold water mass with a relatively low tem-
Next the E coast of Kyushu from Tsurumi Saki (31°56'N., perature reading. When the mainstream of the Kuroshio swings
132°05'E.), on the W side of the S entrance of Bungo Suido, to away from the Ashizuri Misaki area and heads toward Muroto
Sata Misaki (30°59'N., 130°40'E.), the S extremity of Kyushu Saki, the counterclockwise current may appear only in the W
on the N side of Osumi Kaikyo, is described. Osumi Kaikyo, portion instead of in the bay as a whole. Alternately, a branch of
the strait between the S end of Kyushu and the Osumi Gunto the Kuroshio flowing N from the middle of the bay may split in-
group of islands is described last. to E and W segments and produce two rotary currents, one cir-
cling right and the other left, inside the bay. This phenomenon
Shikoku—South Coast usually occurs in the spring. In the winter a weak counterclock-
wise current dominates the interior of the bay flowing at a rate of
6.1 The S coast of Shikoku is divided into three parts by 0.5 to 0.8 knot. The water is 16°C in the interior of the bay and
Muroto Saki, in the E, and Ashizuri Misaki, in the W; both 18°C at its outer limits.
capes project S. The E part, between Kamoda Misaki and Mur- 6.1Between Ashizuri Misaki and Komo Saki, the currents gener-
oto Saki, forms the W side of the entrance to Kii Suido. The ally set E, however, when the Kuroshio is flowing at a distance
central part, between Muroto Saki and Ashizuri Misaki, is Tosa from the coast, left-circling currents tend to appear near the en-
Wan, to the S of which is the so-called Tosa Offing. The W trance to Bungo Suido causing the local current to set W. In the
part, between Ashizuri Misaki and Komo Saki, forms the E channel between Oki-no-Sima and Oshime Hana, the current
side of the entrance to Bungo Suido. usually sets SE when the mainstream of the Kuroshio is flowing
6.1In the E half of this coast there are virtually no coastal inden- near the coast and NW when the Kuroshio mainstream has
tations and very few safe anchorages. In the W half there are moved away from the shore. The SE current, locally known as
sheltered anchorages for large vessels in such bays as Susaki Matanuki, runs strong, especially when it is reinforced by a NW
Wan and Sukumo Wan. Kochi Ko and Susaki Ko, both ranking wind. When a S wind is blowing, high waves occur.
as important ports, are in Tosa Wan. 6.1In this area, the flood tide flows W and the ebb E. The rever-
6.1Winds—Weather.—This general area often has heavy rains sal of flow occurs within 1 hour after HW or LW. Mean tidal
in the spring as the Asian Continental High weakens and high velocity during spring tides is less than 0.5 knot. Generally, the
pressure develops over the ocean area to the S of Japan. The tidal flow is complicated by the strong influence of the diurnal
rains come when a low pressure system passes on the Japan tide and when the declination of the moon is great there is fre-
Sea side of Japan and causes warm humid air to move into the quently only one tide per day.
Shikoku S coast area. 6.1Off O Shima, both semi-diurnal and diurnal tidal currents are
6.1Precipitation during the early summer rainy season totals left-circling. At a point 1 mile SE of the island, the semi-diur-
about 3,500mm. Torrential rains, which can register more than nal tides set WNW and ESE and reach their maximum velocity
1,750mm in one day, are mostly caused by typhoons and are (mean velocity 0.5 knot during spring tides) within 1 hour after
most frequent during August and September. HW and LW. At a point 3 miles SE of the island tides set NE
6.1When a typhoon is approaching, ocean swells usually begin and SW and reach maximum velocity (mean velocity is 0.5
to appear 3 to 4 days before it arrives. knot during spring tides) 4 to 5 hours after HW or LW. At the
6.1Radiobeacon and radio direction finding stations at Muroto first location the diurnal tides set NE and SW at maximum ve-
Saki and Ashizui Misaki provide weather reports for ships locity, while at the latter location their set is NW and SE at
passing along this coast. maximum. Accordingly, when the declination of the moon is
6.1Tides—Currents.—Between Kamoda Misaki and Muroto great, the tidal pattern is extremely complex. Generally, the W
Saki, ocean currents set mainly NE and SW following the and SW currents reach maximum velocity within 1 hour after
coastline. In summer, a SW flow at the rate of 0.6 to 1.0 knot is LW, and E and NE currents reach their maximum speed within
more frequent, while in winter the flow is more frequently NE 1hour after HW.
at a rate of 0.3 to 0.5 knot. 6.1Off Muroto Saki, the flood tide sets WNW and the ebb tide
6.1Inside Tosa Wan the currents are greatly affected by changes sets ESE, with reversals coming at the same time as HW and
in the Kuroshio main current flowing E through the Tosa Offing. LW. Mean velocities are 0.5 knot during spring tides. Both the
Generally during the summer and autumn, when the Kuroshio flood and ebb tides are markedly uneven when the declination
moves close to the shore at a rate of 4 knots, a counterclockwise of the moon increases. One E current and W current following
current is produced inside the bay. The rate at the Muroto Saki it become markedly stronger than the other, so that when the
end of the bay is about 1 knot (occasionally 2 knots), but it usu- moon’s declination becomes great there may be only one tide a
ally drops gradually to 0.8 knot at the head of the bay and to a day. This strong E current occurs at noon during spring, in the
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138 Sector 6. South Coast of Shikoku and East Coast of Kyushu
morning during summer, at night during autumn, and in the af- mile from the shore, with higher mountains inland.
ternoon during winter. 6.2The 20m depth curve is roughly 0.5 mile offshore. The de-
6.1Off Nuno Saki, the flood tide sets W and the ebb tide E. The tached island, I Shima, is off Gamado Misaki and in the center
reversal of direction occurs at the time of HW and LW. Maxi- portion of the area are the islands O Shima, Tsu Shima, and
mum velocities do not exceed 0.5 knot. Deba Shima off Mugi Ko; several dangerous reefs are among
6.1Off Ashizuri Misaki the semi-diurnal currents set SW and these islands. South of Deba Shima, there are no dangerous
NE, attaining a maximum rate about 2 hours after HW or LW. reefs outside the 20m curve.
Maximum velocities do not exceed 0.4 knot. The diurnal tidal 6.2Aspect.—Okage Yama (33°45'N., 134°30'E.) in the N, O
currents set S and N and attain a rate of 1 knot when the decli- Shima and Takega Shima in the central portion, and Sembonga
nation of the moon is great. This results in a complex tidal pat- Mine, Shozoku Toge, Onimaru Yama and Shijuna San in the S,
tern in which one S tide and one N tide following it may are prominent. Numerous headlands in the N and central por-
become unusually strong. Occasionally, when the declination tions of this area serve as good landmarks. Lights, located
of the moon is great, there is only one tide per day. The strong about 5.4 miles apart, are situated at I Shima, Kamoda Misaki,
N tide occurs about noon during spring, in the morning during Asebino Hana, Deba Shima, Kannoura, Sakinohama (range
summer, at night during autumn, and in the afternoon during beacon), and Muroto Saki.
winter. 6.2Caution.—There are numerous dangerous reefs between
6.1The tides in this area are much the same as those of the S Kamoda Misaki and I Shima. Shoals are at Yukino Se, off Ase-
coast of Honshu and do not differ much from place to place. bino Hana and in the vicinity of Mugi Ko.
Before and after a new or full moon in spring and autumn high 6.2Many fixed fishing nets, some extending as much as a mile
tides occur twice daily with a range of 1 to 2m. offshore, are found along this coast especially in the S part and
6.1Except before and after a new or full moon in spring and au- mainly from October to August.
tumn, daily tides are irregular in their times and heights. There 6.2There are no harbors capable of sheltering large vessels,
is greater variation in the times of high tides than in the times however, vessels up to 1,000 gt can be berthed at Kannoura Ko
of low tides, which is very slight. The heights of high tides are and vessels up to 300 gt can be accommodated at Hiwasa Ko,
small and of low tides great. Mugi Ko, and Asakawa Ko.
6.1In periods of great differences in tides, during a quarter 6.2Tosa Bae (33°05'N., 134°38'E.) is a detached bank about 25
moon in the spring and autumn and during a full or new moon miles ESE of Muruto Saki, with a depth of 139m. In fine
in summer and winter, the time when the low tide occurs varies weather, with a light wind, tide rips may be observed along its
according to the season, usually in the afternoon in spring, at N edge.
noon in the summer, in the morning in autumn, and at night in
winter. 6.3 Kamoda Misaki (33°50'N., 134°45'E.), the W en-
6.1Directions.—Local authorities recommended routes for trance point at the S end of Kii Suido, is the E point on Shi-
large vessels sailing off Shikoku are generally, as follows: koku, has brown cliffs, and is marked by a light.
1. Eastbound vessels sailing from the Bungo Suido area, 6.3From Kamoda Misaki to O Shima, the coast is rocky with
with Osaka Wan as their destination, should pass 5 miles S cliffs and no indentations except at Yuki Ko and Iwasa Ko, in
of Ashizuri Misaki and Murato Saki as they head toward the the central portion. The water is generally steep-to but danger-
Kii Suido area. Vessels should refer to the chart and note the ous rocks are found.
fish haven obstruction 12.5 miles from Ashizuri Misaki on a 6.3I Shima (33°51'N., 134°49'E.), an island 3 miles ENE of Ka-
bearing of 242°. Because this route will intersect that of ves- moda Misaki, is marked by a light.
sels sailing S in the Tomogashima Suido, along the W side of 6.3Kanokubi Saki, a brown headland 6.4 miles WSW of Kamo-
Kii Hanto, caution is required when arriving off Hino Misa- da Misaki, projects S from a sandy isthmus and looks like an
ki. To reduce the angle of intersection and to facilitate eva- island from a distance. A light is shown on the coast close NE
sive movement, it is the general practice to take a somewhat of the isthmus. Another light is situated on the coast approxi-
roundabout course, heading from Muroto Saki toward a mately 1.8 miles NE.
point S of Hino Misaki, then head N toward a point 4 miles 6.3Nuno Shima, a wooded island 2.7 miles WSW of Kanokubi
W of Hino Misaki. Saki, has a dark color and a sharp peak.
2. Vessels bound for the Tokyo area from S Kyushu 6.3Asebino Hana, a cliffy headland covered with small trees, is
should proceed along a route beginning about 10 miles SE of 2 miles SW of Nuno Shima. It is marked by a light and two is-
Toi Misaki, passing 15 miles S of Ashizuri Misaki and Mur- lets are to the E of it; the S islet is tall and steep-sided and the
oto Saki, and then head toward Shiono Misaki. N islet is low and cone shaped. A fish haven lies 1.5 miles SE
3. The westbound route starts 3.5 miles S of Shiono Misa- of the light.
ki and passes 2 miles S of Muroto Saki and Ashizuri Misaki. 6.3Okage Yama (33°45'N., 134°31'E.), a 460m hill 2.7 miles
Because it intersects the route for vessels heading for Osaka WNW of Asebino Hana, is tree-covered, helmet-shaped, and
Wan from the Bungo Suido area, caution is required. visible from a distance.
6.3Caution.—There are many dangerous rocks and reefs in the
Kamoda Misaki to Muroto Saki area between Kamoda Misaki and I Shima.
6.3A ridge extending SSE 0.3 mile from a point on the coast 0.6
6.2 This stretch of coast is generally un-indented except mile NE of Kanokubi Saki is marked by several above-water
for several small bays in the central and N parts. A chain of rocks at its outer end.
mountains and hills ranging from 300 to 600m is located 0.5 6.3Okino Bae, a reef 7.2m deep, is 0.7 mile E of Nuno Shima.
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6.3Yukino Se, a reef 2.6m deep, is 1.3 miles E of Asebino Hana. The harbor affords temporary anchorage, in depths of 5 to
6.4
It is easy to detect when there are breaking waves, but it is es- 20m, sand, except during winds from between NE and SE.
pecially dangerous when the sea is calm. Another reef is 0.4 There is a quay to the W of the root of the E breakwater with
6.4
mile to the SE. a depth of 4m alongside.

6.3A 16m reef is 1.7 miles N of the NW end of O Shima and Nasa Saki, on the S side of the mouth of Kaifu Gawa, is a
6.4
about 1 mile offshore. There is a reef, with a least depth of wooded headland, 99m high. An islet, 68m high, is in front of
7.8m, 4.4 miles NNE of O Shima. There are fish havens situat- the headland and is remarkable for its tall trees.
ed here also.
6.5 Chino Saki (33°35'N., 134°22'E.), 0.5 mile S of Nasa
O Shima to Muroto Saki Saki, is a narrow 177m headland projecting E.
6.5Takega Shima, 3 miles SW of Chino Saki, is a black 98m
6.4 There are many small harbors along this coast includ- high thickly-wooded island. From the S it is visible for 20
ing Mugi Ko, Asakawa Ko, Nasa Ko, Shiskikui Ko, and Kan- miles.
noura Ko. Half of the coastline is cliffy shores and the other 6.5Kannoura Ko, the largest port on this part of the E coast of
half sandy beaches. The S 17 miles of the coastline has fairly Shikoku, is not suitable for large vessels, but has a quay with
uniform terrain consisting of narrow sandy or stone beaches depths of 3 to 5m alongside that can berth vessels up to 1,000
backed by highlands pressing close to the shore. There are ma- gt. Vessels up to 500 gt can use the limited anchorage. Good
ny detached islets and dangerous reefs along the N portion of holding ground, hard mud, is found in depths of 4 to 12m.
this coast, but in the S portion the water is deep close-in and no 6.5Kusu Shima, about 0.3 mile WSW of Takega Shima, is a
submerged dangers with depths less than 10m are beyond 0.3 wooded island 59m high at tree top level.
mile from the shore except Muroto Saki. 6.5Senbonga Mine (33°29'N., 134°12'E.), about 7.5 miles
6.4The waters near O Shima are fishing grounds for boats out of WSW of Takega Shima, is a 922m high mountain rising con-
Mugi Ko and many fishing boats may be encountered. spicuously above surrounding highlands.
6.4On the W side of O Shima, a small bay provides protection 6.5Shozoku Toge, almost 3 miles WSW of Senbonga Mine, is a
from other than W winds. The bottom is deep, but strong winds 1,083m high mountain.
may be encountered at times. The fishing port on the N side of 6.5Onsaki Yama, about 2.8 miles SE of Senbonga Mine, is a
Deba Shima is shallow and limited to vessels under 50 gt. To- 692m high wooded mountain. A small depression on its W
moura, at the mouth of the Kaifu Gawa, and its neighbor to the slope makes it easily identifiable from the S. A large red bare
S, Nasa Ko, are used only by local vessels. spot, about 1.2 miles NE of the summit, is visible from the E or
6.4O Shima (33°38'N., 134°30'E.) is a wooded islet, 216m S.
high, with steep cliffs. A rocky islet, 23m high, is close N. 6.5Shijuji San, about 4 miles N of Muroto Saki, is a 383m high
6.4Tsu Shima, 1.6 miles W of O Shima, is a wooded islet, 43m wooded cone-shaped hill; an indentation on the W slope makes
high, with two peaks connected by low land. it easily identifiable from a distance.
6.4Kotsu Shima, 0.3 mile SW of Tsu Shima, is actually two 6.5Along the coast between Matsuga Hana and Muroto Saki,
small islets connected by above-water rocks. The S islet is 26m four lights are shown as indicated on the chart.
high. Muroto Saki (33°14'N., 134°11'E.), the S point on the E half
6.4Deba Shima (Teba Shima), 1 mile WSW of Tsu Shima, is a of Shikoku, is a headland jutting S. A light is shown from Mur-
sloping island, 77m high, with small trees and cultivated plots oto Saki.
on the slope. A light is on its highest point. Submarine cables 6.5Caution.—A chain of above-water rocks and rocks which dry
run from the N side of Deba Shima to the coast. There is a boat at low tides stretches from NE of Tsu Shima to S of the island.
harbor on the N side, protected by a breakwater, on which 6.5There are numerous submerged rocks dangerous to naviga-
stands another light. Fish havens lie about 0.5 mile and 1.5 tion surrounding O Shima, Tsu Shima, and Deba Shima. There
miles E of the light. are fish havens E and W of O Shima. Vessels should refer to
Kobari Saki, on the E side of the entrance to Mugi Ko, is a the chart. There is a stretch of water, 1.2 miles long, between
red cliff headland covered with trees. Three fishery radio tow- Deba Shima and Hotoki Saki to its N, but the navigable chan-
ers and a radio station marked by white lights, are prominent. nel, with depths of more than 10m, is narrowed to only about
A detached breakwater lies S of the entrance. When anchoring, 0.3 by a 0.25 mile long ridge extending S from Hotoke Saki.
care should be taken to avoid submarines cables laid from Ma- This makes it unsuitable for large vessels.
gi Ko to Deba Shima. Two fish havens lie close W of the sub-
marine cables. 6.6 Kobarino Shi (33°39'N., 134°26'E.), a reef 8.7m
6.4Hotoke Saki, on the W side of the entrance to Mugi Ko, is a high, is SE of Kobari Saki at the E side of the entrance to Mugi
dark headland covered with small trees. Ko. There are also many other dangerous rocks along the entire
6.4Ajiro Saki, on the S side of the entrance to Asakawa Ko, is a coast to the NE.
black headland with cliffs; it is 84m high and wooded at the 6.6There is a scattering of dangerous rocks offshore from Ajiro
top. Between this cape and the mouth of Kaifu Gawa, about 2.2 Saki, at the S side of the entrance to Asakawo Ko.
miles to the SSW, is a sandy beach, 1.5 miles long covered 6.6There are many submerged rocks and rocks which dry at low
with dark pine trees. tide within a 0.5 mile radius of Muroto Saki, but outside of that
6.4Asakawa Ko, a small harbor, is entered N of Ajiro Saki. It is area the water is deep and safe.
protected by breakwaters and a light stands on the head of the 6.6A sunken wreck is 0.6 mile ESE of Matsushitaga Hana, S of
E breakwater. Kannoura Ko.
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Submarine cables extend from Deba Shima N to the shore at

6.6 Murotosaki Ko is a small fishing port about 2 miles NNW of
6.8
Mugi Ko, and an underwater water pipe extends NW from De- the light at Muroto Saki. It is limited to vessels under 100 gt.
ba Shima to the mainland. Gyoto Saki, 4.5 miles NW of Muroto Saki, is a rocky head-
6.8
land, 120m high, topped by dark woods.

Tosa Wan
6.9 Onigamori, 7.2 miles N of Muroto Saki, is a 650m
6.7 Tosa Wan is a large open bay, roughly semicircular in high mountain. Kasagi Yama, about 2 miles W of Onigamori,
shape, with about 66 miles of shoreline between Muroto Saki is a 598m high mountain.
and Ashizuri Misaki (32°43'N., 133°01'E.). The NE shore of 6.9Hane Saki, about 10.4 miles NW of Muroto Saki, is a head-
the bay is fairly smooth, while the NW shore has deep inlets at land marked by a light.
Kochi Ko, Uranouchi Wan, and Susaki Wan. The W shore has 6.9Tono Hama, about 16 miles NW of Muroto Saki, is marked
several large and small coves. The land behind the coast, ex- by a light.
cept for a plain in the Kochi area, is generally mountainous, 6.9Kamino Mine, about 17 miles NW of Muroto Saki, is a
with mountains and hills pressing against the shoreline. 632m high mountain.
6.7The 20m curve runs generally about 1 mile from the shore E 6.9Aki Gyoko, about 4 miles W of Kamino Mine, is a small
of Shirano Hana, at the head of the bay, except near Muroto Sa- fishing port used only by local vessels. Taka Bae, a 2.3m reef,
ki. West of Shirano Hana, the 20m curve is generally no more is about 1 mile S of the port.
than 0.5 mile offshore except where there are inlets. There are 6.9Tei Saki, about 7.5 miles W of Aki Gyoko, is a headland
no dangerous reefs in Tosa Wan more than 1 mile offshore, ex- marked by a light. Taiho San, a wooded hill 106m high and 1
cept in the vicinity of Susaki Wan. mile to the NE, is prominent.
6.7Aspect.—Conspicuous mountains in this area are Shijuji 6.9Akiba Yama, about 5 miles N of Tei Saki, is a wooded hill
San, Shozoku Toge, and Akiba San, on the NE side of the bay; with a sharp peak. This hill is 509m high at tree-top level.
Sekko San, Yahazu Yama, and Irazu Yama, on the NW side of 6.9Kongo San, about 4 miles NW of Tei Saki, is 287m high at
the bay; and Gozaishormori, Imano Yama, and Shirao San, on tree-top level.
the W side of the bay.
6.7The principal lights are at Muroto Saki, Hane Saki, Tei Saki, Kochi Ko (33°30'N., 133°34'E.)
Kochi, Shirono Hana, Okitsu Saki, Ino Misaki, Nishido Saki,
Nuno Saki, Kubotsa Saki, and Ashizuri Misaki. World Port Index No. 61970
6.7There are only a few dangerous detached reefs in the bay,
which include Taka Bae, at the entrance to Aki Gyoko on the NE 6.10 Kochi Ko (Koti Ko), a port of entry, is at the head of
bay shore; Ishiga Hae and other reefs on the S side of the Ko Shi- Tosa Wan. Kochi Chi, the center of which is NW of the harbor,
ma outside of Susaki Wan; and Asa Bae, off Shiwa Saki. is the largest city on the S coast of Shikuko.
6.7Fixed fishing nets are found (mainly from October through The port lies in the estuary of Kagami Kawa and is entered
6.10
August) between Hane Saki and Tei Saki on the NE bay shore. between a breakwater extending E from Kami-Ryuzu Saki and
Numerous fish havens lie up to 5 miles offshore between Kochi a breakwater extending SE from Tanesaki Hama, which lies on
Ko and Muroto Saki. Fish havens are also found offshore along the N side of the harbor entrance. A light stands at the head of
the entire bay. each breakwater. A light stands at the E end of a detached
6.7Wave recording buoys are moored in Tosa Wan in position breakwater, 0.23 mile ESE of the S breakwater light. Another
33°15'N, 133°30'E and position 33°09'N, 133°39'E. detached breakwater lies 0.4 mile N of the S breakwater.
6.7Depths.—Limitations.—Vessels up to 50,000 gt can berth Winds—Weather.—Winds are predominantly between the
6.10
at Susaki Ko, while vessels up to 5,000 gt can be berthed at Ko- W and NW at night and in early morning. By 1400, winds be-
chi Ko. Vessels of 200 to 300 gt can berth at Murotsu Ko and tween S and E are about as frequent as the westerlies in winter,
Kamikawaguchi Ko. and in summer the westerlies predominate. The average winds
6.7Anchorage.—Susaki Ko is the only harbor on the S coast of here are light and in July, 81 per cent of those observed at 0600
Shikoku that can provide shelter for large vessels. and 1800 were below 3 knots.
Tides—Currents.—Spring tides rise 2m and neap tides rise
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Muroto Saki to Simo-Ryuzu Saki 1.5m. Offshore, the flood tide sets SW and the ebb tide sets NE,
both at a rate of less than 0.5 knot. At the harbor mouth, the flood
6.8 The 34-mile coast between Muroto Saki and Simo- tide sets W and the ebb tide sets E, reversing at approximately HW
Ryuzu Saki has few coves or inlets. Between Muroto Saki and and LW and attaining a maximum rate of 1.1 knots.
the mouth of Nahari Kawi (33°25'N., 134°01'E.) there is a 13- Depths—Limitations.—The least charted depth in the fair-
6.10
mile stretch of rocky shores and stone beaches, then W to Si- way is 7m. Mariners are advised when navigating the entrance
mo-Ryuzu Saki there is a series of sand beaches. Except for the channel, that the depths are occasionally less than charted. The
fairly broad plain W of Tei Saki (33°31'N., 133°46'E.) and the fairway is continually being dredged. The entrance is winding,
flatlands near the river mouths, the terrain in this area is moun- long, and narrow, subject to strong tidal currents, and storms
tainous right up to the shoreline. cause drifting sands.
6.8The 10m curve is close to the shore, generally within about 0.3 There are seven wharves in the harbor with general depths of
6.10
mile. There are no dangers outside the 10m curve except for Taka 3 to 8m. The No. 2 Quay at No. 7 Wharf however, is 240m
Bae (33°29'N., 133°54'E.), off the mouth of Aki Kawa, and Sam- long with a depth alongside of 12m; vessels of up to 30,000
bommatsu Reef (33°31'N., 133°37'E.), E of Kochi Ko. dwt can be accommodated.
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A designated traffic route runs from the entrance at the

6.10 some places.
breakwater to Wharf No. 1 at the head of the port. Kochi Fair- The only good anchorage is at Susaki Wan. Uchiura Wan has
6.11
way is the S part of this traffic route and navigation control is shoals across its entrance preventing access and other inlets
in effect in this fairway. can only serve as temporary anchorages when the winds are
Ushioe Wharf has a length of 390m, a depth alongside 7m,
6.10 from the W to N.
and a capacity of 5,000 gt. Higashi Ushioe Wharf has six In many places near the headlands along this coast fixed fish-
6.11
berths, with lengths of 260 to 315m, and a depth alongside of ing nets may be found up to 1 mile offshore, especially from
7m. These berths can accommodate vessels of 3,000 and 5,000 December through May.
gt. Nida Logs Wharf has lengths of 130m and 140m, with Shirono Hana (33°26'N., 133°28'E.), 7 miles SW of Simo-
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depths of 5m and 7m alongside. This wharf can accommodate Ryuzu Saki, is a cliffy 115m high headland marked by a light.
vessels of 5,000 and 2,000 gt. The largest vessel accommodat- From Shirano Hana to Ko Shima, at the E side of the en-
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ed was 5,000 gt, with a 6.5m maximum draft, at the public trance to Susaki Ko, there are several rocks and reefs extending
wharves. up to 1 mile offshore.
The Urati Ohashi Bridge spans the harbor entrance from a
6.10 Higashi-Kuwata Yama and Nishi-Kuwata Yama, about 3.2
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point E of Iso Saki to the N side of the port, with a vertical miles N of Suski Ko, are twin hills, one 675m high and bare
clearance of 39m. Three overhead cables run from the mid- and the other 769m high and wooded, are on an E/W axis, have
slope on Obata Yama, on the E side of the port, to the W side. a horseback profile, and are visible from a distance.
The lowest cable has a vertical clearance of 45m. Torigata Yama (Yahazu Toge) and Irazu Yama, about 12.5
6.11
A submarine pipeline is laid across the narrows close S of

6.10 miles WNW of Susaki Ko, are twin mountains, one 1,459m
the overhead cables. high with a sharp peak and the other 1,336m high with a dou-
Aspect.—Simo-Ryuzu Saki, a headland marked by a light,
6.10 ble peak, are on a N/S axis and are conspicuous from a dis-
and the white buildings of Katsurahama Health Center to the tance.
W, are all good marks for incoming vessels. A white signal sta-
tion on the summit of Shiro Yama is prominent. Susaki Ko (33°23'N., 133°18'E.)
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory but necessary unless
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master is well acquainted with the locality. Pilots are arranged World Port Index No. 61980
for in advance and board in position 33°28.5'N, 133°35.2'E.
Vessels over 1,000 gt, or tankers over 500 gt, intending to en-
6.10 6.12 Susaki Ko is entered through Susaki Wan, which offers
ter Kochi Channel should report its ETA to the harbormaster by the only good anchorage for large vessels on the S coast of Shi-
noon on the day preceding its arrival. Vessels intending to de- koku. The bay interior divides into two inlets, Nomi Wan, ex-
part through the same channel should report the planned time tending to the E, and Susaki Ko, extending to the N. Along the E
of getting underway to the harbormaster by noon on the day side of the bay is Nomi Hanto, a peninsula extending S. Off the S
preceding the departure. side of peninsula is Ko Shima with the islands of Nakano Shima
Signals.—The Katsurahama Signal Station is at the foot of
6.10 and He Shima to the W of the tip of the peninsula. Mountains
the breakwater at the harbor entrance and guides entering ves- press close to the shore all around the bay, making the coast a se-
sels. The Urato Signal Station provides navigation control for ries of cliffs. The center of the bay is quite deep, but the area
departing vessels. around the above-mentioned islands and off the headlands of the
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is 1 mile SSE of Si-
6.10 W shore is marked by extensive reefs.
mo-Ryuzu Saki. Susaki Ko, at the head of Susaki Bay, is a port of entry. The
6.12
Caution.—Shoals close to the Tanesaki shore are marked at

6.10 port is in a long and narrow inlet extending N. Rimmed with
their outer edge by lighted buoys. A reef, 3.8m deep, is on the hills protecting it from winds, it is the best harbor on the S
inner side and near the middle of the harbor entrance S break- coast of Shikoku. In bad weather, most vessels sailing in the
water. A lighted buoy marks the reef. Ferries cross the fairway Tosa Offing take shelter here. Several times a year strong NE
regularly from the mouth of Nagahama Kawa to the shipyard N winds give trouble to vessels in port.
of Tanesaki. Submerged pipes and cables are inside the harbor. Near the entrance to the port and near Ishiga Hae (33°19'N.,
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A dumping ground is about 1 mile SE of Simo-Ryuzu Saki. 133°19'E.), there are many fishing boats.
A wave recorder lies 1.3 miles SW of Shimo Ryuzu Saki and
6.10 There are seiches here, with periods of from 18 minutes to
6.12
a submarine cable connects it to the shore 0.2 miles W of Shi- 40 minutes and with amplitudes of 0.2m.
mo Ryuzu Saki. Winds—Weather.—There are many rainy days from April
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to June and in September. Many stormy days are in August and

Simo-Ryuzu Saki to Okitsu Saki September. Fog is prevalent in March and April.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor entrance is 0.8 mile
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6.11 This 27-mile stretch of coast has many covers and in- wide, but after passing Yamasaki Hana, marked by a light, the
lets, including Uchiura Wan and Susaki Wan. The shoreline channel suddenly narrows to 250m, then widens again as it
consists mostly of steep cliffs except for a straight sand beach penetrates inland. Depths within the port are 6 to 16m, mud
extending 7 miles between Simo-Ryuzu Saki and Hagi Saki. bottom; the channel depth limitation is 8.4m. Vessels of up to
The land behind the shoreline is almost entirely high moun- 15,000 dwt may be berthed at the public wharves. Nittetsu
tains with a few plain areas. Mining dolphins will berth a vessel up to 50,000 dwt, with a
The water along this coast is generally deep close-in, but
6.11 maximum draft of 14m.
there are some dangerous reefs about 1 mile from the shore in A detached breakwater 0.4 mile S of Yamazaki Hana Light.
6.12
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Susaki Ko entrance from S
A light is shown from the E end of the breakwater.

The maximum tidal range is 2m; the minimum is 0.25m.
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Alongside berths lie at dolphins and quays within the inner

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harbor. The principal berths are:

1. Minatomachi Quay (NW part), with a length of 730m
and depths alongside from 4.0 to 10.0m.
2. Daibo Quay, with a length of 165m and depths along-
side of 7.0 to 9.1m.
3. Michi-Tetsu Dolphin Pier, with a length of 350m and
depths alongside of 8.3 to 13.3m.
Aspect.—In addition to the mountains discussed above in
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the port description, Ko Shima, on the E side of the outer har-

bor, is very conspicuous because of its sharp peak. Kojo San,
143m high and close N of the city, and two radio towers on the
S side of the city are good marks for entering the port.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. The pilot boards ap-
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proximately 2 miles S of the harbor limit.

Anchorage.—Vessels should anchor clear of the reef ex-
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Kure Ko—Futanashima Light

tending about 0.2 mile NW from Konaga Saki.
Susaki Ko has a good anchorage, in 10 to 12m, with Kojo
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cal peak. It is highly visible except from S of Otsu Saki.

San bearing 257° and Fujiga Hana (Hushiga Hana), at the head Shiwa Saki (33°13'N., 133°15'E.), about 10 miles S of Susa-
6.13
of the harbor, bearing 347°. ki Ko, is a pine-covered 130m high headland identifiable from
Directions.—Proceed toward Futanashima Light in Kure Ko
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a distance.
on a bearing of 310° from S of the Isshi Haye (Ishiga Hae) Okitsu Saki (Okitu Saki), 4.5 miles SSW of Shiwa Saki, is a
6.13
Lighted Buoy. Once the latter light bears 054°, change course sheer-cliffed headland on the E side of a peninsula jutting to
and head toward the summit of Kojo San, N of Susaki, on a the SE. The highest point is a wooded 218m high hill, Misaki
course of 002°. After entering the harbor and passing Yamasaki Yama. The peninsula appears as an island from a distance.
Hana, change course to 069° and head toward the silo about 0.5 Gozaisyo Mori, about 3.8 miles WNW of Okitsu Saki, is a
6.13
mile NE of that point. When a tank situated 600m NE of the 658m high wooded hill with a sharp peak. It is conspicuous ex-
point is abeam to starboard, change course to 045° and head to- cept when seen from N of Okitsu Saki.
ward a tank 400m NNE of Shibu Saki (33°23'N., 133°18'E.). Asa Bae, a reef with a depth of13.9m, lies 1 mile E of Shiwa
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Finally, proceed on a course of 349° toward two silos on Fujiga Saki.

Hana and enter the anchorage.
Caution.—In the E approach, Tsuboishi Baye, a rock that
6.12 From Okitsu Saki to Ashizuri Misaki the headlands of Okit-
6.13
dries 7m, about 0.7 miles E of Ko Shima, is the outermost dan- su Saki, Ino Misaki, and Nuno Sakijut lie SE from the shore.
ger of a string of rocks that stretches NNE to the shore. Be- Each headland has a bay on its SW side. The mountains on this
tween Ko Shima and Isshi Haye there is a string of several stretch of coast come close to the water’s edge and the coast is
charted dangers. mainly cliffy and rocky. Rocks and reefs lying close to the
shore are numerous along this stretch of coast, but dangerous
Coastal Features (continued) reefs less than 10m deep are not found more than 1 mile off-
shore. Good ports and harbors are few. Kamo-Kawaguchi Ko
6.13 Hiuchigamori (33°17'N., 133°12'E.), about 7.5 miles can only handle vessels up to 200 tons. Shimonokae Ko, Iburi
SW of Susaki, is a wooded hill, 590m high, with a sharp coni- Ko, Tanoura Gyoko, and Kubotsu Gyoko are used only by lo-
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cal vessels. mizu Ko and numerous islets and rocks are scattered among
Ishi, a detached rock 7.1m high, is 0.6 mile SSW of the W
6.13 the islands on the S side of the entrance to Sukumo Wan. Many
side of Okitsu Saki. Rocks, 4.2 and 17m high, lie 0.6 mile ENE dangers are also found in an area stretching for 2 miles SE
and 600m W, respectively, of Okitsu Saki. from Komo Saki, at the N end of this segment of the coast.
A fishing ground extends from Simizu Ko to Oshime Hana.
6.15
6.14 Ino Misaki (33°01'N., 133°05'E.), 10 miles SW of Outside of Sukumo Wan, fishing boats using purse seines and
Okitsu Saki, is a headland marked by a light. A 152m hill is lights operate at night all year.
900m WNW of the light. Inland, mountains become gradually Vessels up to 450 gt can berth and ships up to 1,000 gt can
6.15
higher N of the point. find anchorage at Simizu Ko, which is a good shelter port.
Naidanoshi, a rock 17m deep, is about 4.3 miles SW of Ino
6.14 Asizuri Ko lies approximately 1 mile NW of Simizu Ko,
Misaki. though caution is necessary in entering the harbor as its central
Ishimiji Yama, just over 7 miles W of Ino Misaki, a 411m
6.14 and interior portions are fraught with dangers. Sukumo Wan
high hill with a sharp peak, is a good mark for coastal shipping. offers shelter from N and SE winds for large vessels and sever-
Shimanto Kawa, the largest stream on the S coast of Shikoku,
6.14 al smaller bays afford shelter for smaller craft.
empties into the sea about 7.5 miles SW of Ino Misaki.
Tsurura Yama, about 9 miles SW of Ino Misaki, is a conspic-
6.14 6.16 The coast between Ashizuri Misaki and the island of
uous 471m high hill. Okina Shima faces the Pacific Ocean to the S and is well-in-
Nuno Saki, about 11 miles SSW of Ino Misaki, is a 96m high
6.14 dented with many small inlets, including the fishing port of
headland marked by a light. Shimizuko and the Komome Hakuchi anchorage.
Kubotsu Saki, about 4.5 miles S of Nuno Saki, is a headland
6.14 The 20-mile stretch between Ashizuri Misaki and Oshime
6.16
marked by a light with an auxiliary light which illuminates Yu- Hana is washed by ocean surf and is made up mainly of high
suga Bae, a reef 440m to the ENE. cliffs, except for some sand and stone beaches in the inlets.
Ashizuri Misaki (Asizuri Misaki) (32°43'N., 133°01'E.), the High mountains rise immediately behind the shore.
S tip of Shikuko, is a black-cliffed headland marked by a light; There are many rocks and reefs close-to along this part of the
6.16
a marine weather broadcasting station is at the light. A temple, coast, but the water usually deepens rapidly beyond their outer
with a thick grove behind it, is at the summit of the point. The periphery.
point is reported to be a good radar target at 26 miles. Usubae Saki (32°44'N., 132°58'E.), 2.8 miles W of Ashizuri
6.16
A floating fish haven lies about 14 miles SE of the light. An-

6.14 Misaki, is a headland with three peaks; the highest peak is
other light is shown close W of the lighthouse. 126m high. The point is marked by a light. Usa Bae, a reef
Many rocks and reefs are found in the vicinity close offshore
6.14 close SW of the light, is illuminated by an auxiliary light. The
of Ashizuri Misaki. waters around the reef deepen sharply beyond its limits. When
Shirao San (Siao San), about 1.5 miles NNW of Ashuzuri
6.14 ocean currents move close to shore, the sea becomes very
Misaki, is a 433m high wooded hill with a round top. rough at the point.
Shirataki San, about 2.3 miles NNW of Ashizuri Misaki, is a
6.14
451m high hill. Seen from a distance, it appears to combine with 6.17 Shimizu (Simizu) (32°46'N., 132°57'E.) is a deep-sea
Shiroa San above into a remarkable saddle-shaped prominence fishery base. Vessels up to 2,000 gt can anchor here. The port is
which, on a clear day, can be seen 30 miles offshore. said to accommodate a large number of vessels up to 100 gt.
There are many fish haven obstructions along this part of the
6.14 There are many rocks and reefs near the harbor entrance.
coast that extend as far as 4 miles offshore. Vessels should refer Shimizu Ko breakwater extends E from the W entrance point
6.17
to the chart and navigate with caution. of a small bay entered 0.75 mile NW of Oura Hana. A light
stands at the E end of the breakwater.
Ashizuri Misaki to Komo Saki For vessels mooring at the Marine Pollution Prevention Fa-
6.17
cilities, there is a signal station. When the Designation Flag is

6.15 In the central part of the 30-mile stretch of coast be- being displayed over the International Code Flag F, the vessel
tween Ashizuri Misaki and Komo Saki, Kanae Saki bulges out should reply with the Answering Pennant over the Internation-
S and Oshime Hana juts to the SE. West of Oshime Hana is al Code Flag Y and wait until completion of operations at the
Oki-no-Sima and a scattering of other islands. Between these Waste Oil Station.
islands and Komo Saki, to the N, is Sukumo Wan, a bay which Kurakake Yama, 1.8 mile N of Usabae Saki and at the E side
6.17
penetrates deeply inland. The land behind the shoreline is of the entrance to Shimizu, is 116m high and has a sheer cliff
made up of thickly-forested mountains, but there are few peaks on its W side, conspicuous when viewed from the W.
to serve as good landmarks. The coastline generally has deep Takatori Yama, just N of Shimizu, is a sharp wooded peak
6.17
water close-to, but dangerous rocks are found outside of Shi- 304m high.
mizu Ko and on both sides of the entrance to Sukumo Wan. Imano Yama, about 10 miles NW of Usabae Saki, is an
6.17
Aspect.—Shirao San (Sirao San), Shiratiki San, Imano Ya-

6.15 865m high conspicuous hill.
ma, Ohora Yama, and Oki-no-Sima are good marks when Kanae Saki, midway between Ashizuri Misaki and Oki-no-
6.17
viewed from the S. Sima, is a red-cliffed headland marked by a light at this tip and
Principal lights are at Ashizuri Misaki, Usubae Saki, Tosa-
6.15 backed by forested mountains. A light is shown about 4 miles
Simizu Ko, Kanae Saki, Kashiwa Shima, Tosa-Oki-no-Sima, NE of Kanae Saki.
and Komo Saki. There is a small harbor protected by N and E breakwaters S
6.17
Caution.—There are many dangerous reefs outside of Si-

6.15 of Kanae Saki.
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Ho Saki, 2.3 miles W of Kanae Saki, is a steeply-cliffed

6.17 Hadaka Shima, just ENE of Eboshi Saki, is a 28m high rock
6.20
headland with pines growing close to the water. A small 93m islet with pine trees.
high hill is just ENE of the tip of the point. Futanarabi Shima, 1 mile NE of Eboshi Saki, is a 49m high
6.20
Ohora Yama, about 6 miles NW of Ho Saki, is a 465m high

6.17 rock islet with twin peaks.
wooded hill with a sharp secondary treeless peak on its S side; Hime Shima, 2 miles W of Oki-no-Sima, is a 157m high
6.20
it is highly visible from seaward, reportedly having been seen wooded cliffy islet with a sharp peak.
at a distance 48 miles to the SSW. Rocks lie up to 1.3 miles NNW of Hime Shima; the highest
6.20
is 25m high.
6.18 Oshime Hana (32°46'N., 132°38'E.) is a headland at Sannose Shima, midway between Oki-no-Sima and Hime
6.20
the seaward end of a mountain spur extending SW; a white cliff Shima, is a 51m high island surrounded by rocks.
on the S side is remarkable. Ko Shima, a rocky 51m high rocky Uguru Shima, 3.5 miles NW of Oki-no-Sima, is a 251m high
6.20
islet, is close SW. island with a sharp peak visible for a considerable distance. A
Kashiwa Shima, on the NW side of Oshime Hana, is a
6.18 light is shown on the cape.
round-topped 145m high islet marked by a light on its summit; Many reefs, rocks, and other dangers are between the above
6.20
the islet connected to the mainland by a bridge. A crumbling islands and islets and Oki-no-Sima.
cliff on its S side might cause it to be confused with Oshime Underwater cables extend from Oki-no-Sima NE to the Shi-
6.20
Hana. koku mainland and NW to Uguru Shima.

Biro Shima, about midway in the passage between Oshime
6.18 On the E side of Sukumo Wan, Shira Saki (Shiro Hana)
6.20
Hana and the island Oki-no-Sima, is a cliffy round-topped (32°51'N., 132°40'E.), about 5.5 miles NNE of Kashiwa Shi-
141m high islet. ma, is an 87m high white rock headland with grass-covered
Aka Bae, a reddish odd-shaped 21m high rock, is close SE.
6.18 round top and marked by a light.
A rock, 4.3m high, is located SSW of Aka Bae.
Oki-no-Sima, about 3 miles SW of Oshime Hana, is a highly
6.18 6.21 Sukumo (32°56'N., 132°44'E.), which is the local
conspicuous 404m high island, which has been reported to be port for Kozukushi Ko, is about 3.5 miles NE of Shira Saki.
recognizable from 45 miles to the SE. Except for some pebble The harbor penetrates inland for 1 mile and has a sand and mud
beaches, steep cliffs surround the entire island. The island is bottom with depths of 10 to 39m. Protected from winds by the
marked by lights on its N, W, and SW sides surrounding hills, the harbor provides good anchorage for ves-
sels up to 1,000 gt. Vessels up to 300 gt can be accommodated
Sukumo Wan at a pier with a depth of 3.5m alongside.
Kuro Saki, about 5 miles W of Sukumo, is a cliffy headland
6.21
6.19 Sukumo Wan is a large bay between Kashiwa Shima, with many rocks at its foot. A pine-topped 358m high hill, at
Oki-no-Sima, Hime Shima, and Uguru Shima to the S, and Ko- the rear of the headland, is remarkable from a distance. Several
mo Saki to the N. The bay shore has many curves and inlets charted rocks and islets are W of Kuro Saki and front the inlets
and is backed by mountains. in the NW part of Sukumo Wan.
Depths within the bay are more than 50m for the most part,
6.19 Komo Saki, about 6.5 miles W of Kuro Saki, is a steep-sided
6.21
and even at the head of the bay between Shira Saki (Shiro Ha- headland marked by a light; this headland appears black. To the
na) and Kuro Saki, there are depths of 70m in places. Depths in E are fallen cliffs in the middle of which is Hanazura Saki, a
most of the bay’s head range from 11.4 to 24m. The bay has high-ridged 75m cape. Several charted rocks, islets, and other
been swept of mines. dangers extend S and SW from Komo Saki. A dangerous
Channels between the islands S of the bay entrance are gener-
6.19 wreck lies 2.5 miles W of Komo Saki.
ally deep and safe, but when visibility is poor, care should be North of Komo Saki, the W coast of Shikoku and Bungo Sui-
6.21
taken to avoid the islets and rocks fringing the channels. The en- do is described in Pub. 159, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan,
trance channel has a least depth of 9.8m. Volume II.
Winds—Weather.—West to NW winds prevail during the
6.19
winter, resulting in many days during which the handling of Kyushu—East Coast
even small boats is difficult. In summer S winds prevail, result-
ing in high waves which reach the head of the bay. Fogs are in- 6.22 Tsurumi Saki (Turumi Saki) (32°56'N., 132°05'E.)
frequent, and even when fog moving S through Bungo Suido forms the W arm of the S entrance to Bungo Suido. A light,
reaches N of Sukumo Wan, little of it appears within the bay 14m high, stands at an elevation of 196m on Tsurumi Saki. The
and entry is not hindered. S side of this headland is mainly sheer cliffs.
Tides—Currents.—The flood tide sets NE and the ebb tide
6.19 Caution.—Caution is necessary because this headland and
6.22
sets SW. Reversals occur within 1 hour after HW or LW, with Sen Saki, about 7 miles to the SW, are easily mistaken for each
velocities seldom exceeding about 4.5 knots. other.
Anchorage.—The area at the N head of the bay provides
6.19
good anchorage for large vessels. Inlets between Hanazura Sa- 6.23 Yoko Shima, about 2 miles SW of Tsurumi Saki, con-
ki and Kuro Saki provide good shelter for smaller vessels. sists of three conspicuous densely-wooded islets. A light is
shown from the N islet of this group.
6.20 Eboshi Saki (32°45'N., 132°33'E.), at the N end of Hazako Gyoko, the bay about 1 mile W of Yoko Shima, can
6.23
Oki-no-Sima, is a wooded cape which appears black from a provide anchorage during N winds; a swell frequently runs into
distance. A light is shown on the NE side of the island. the bay from the SE.
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Yonozu Ko, about 2 miles W of Yoko Shima, has two small

6.23 17.8m, mud, in the central part of the harbor. Two radio towers
ports. are at the head of the harbor.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained in about 20m,
6.23 Eno Take is a rocky 728m high mountain, about 9 miles W
6.25
mud, off the ports with good shelter during the winter North- of Shimanoura Shima; from the SE, its summit appears flat, but
west Monsoon. Four vessels of about 5,000 gt each have an- from E it is steep-sided and of a peculiar shape.
chored simultaneously in the S part of the bay. Motokoshi Shimage Bae, about 5 miles SW of Shimanoura, is a de-
6.25
Yama, a 582m sharp summit W of the bay, is a fairly conspicu- tached flat-topped rock usually marked by breakers; it should
ous feature when entering the bay, as are the headlands men- not be approached within 0.5 mile. It is surmounted by a light.
tioned above. Totoro Ko (32°31'N., 131°41'E.), about 32 miles SW of
6.25
Okiguro Shima, just over 2 miles SSW of Yoko Shima, is a

6.23 Tsurumi Saki, is the headquarters of a fishing fleet. Anchorage
cliffy and densely-wooded islet. A light stands at the E end of is available for vessels under 500 gt, in about 4.9m, but swells
the island. enter the anchorage during strong N winds.
Sen Saki, about 3 miles SSW of Yoko Shima, is a precipitous
6.23
and almost treeless headland which can easily be mistaken for 6.26 Mi Saki (32°29'N., 131°44'E.) is a conspicuous head-
Tsurumi Saki to the NNE. A group of rocks, usually marked by land with a precipitous cliff surmounted by a clump of pine
breakers, extends about 0.4 mile E from Sen Saki. trees; two buildings are on its NE slope. There are fishing nets
Nyuzu is entered across a bar 2 miles NW of Sen Saki. It is
6.23 in the vicinity of the headland during the winter.
difficult to enter, even for small craft with local knowledge. Tomi Yama, about 1 mile SW of Mi Saki, is the highest grassy
6.26
Moto Yama, about 10 miles SW of Tsurumi Saki, is a thick-

6.23 hill in the vicinity; it is 308m high and has several radio towers.
ly-wooded 270m high hill on Montana Hana, a steep-sided Biro Shima, about 1.6 miles S of Mi Saki and about 1.5
6.26
peninsula. A conspicuous wooded islet lies on the reefs extend- miles offshore of the mainland, is a well-wooded islet marked
ing from the peninsula. by a light; a conspicuous rock, 52m high, is close off its N side.
Submarine cables are laid from a position about 1.3 miles W
6.23 A sunken wreck, dangerous to navigation, lies 1.3 miles NE
6.26
of Montana Hana to Fuka Shirra. of Biro Shima.

Sehira Yama, about 2 miles W of Moto Yama, is a 392m
6.23
high double summit on the E slope of the N and lower summit. Hososhima (32°26'N., 131°40'E.)
6.24 Kamae Ko (32°47'N., 131°56'E.) affords anchorage World Port Index No. 62190
to small vessels, with local knowledge, in 7.8 to 10m, mud or
sand. A light stands on Suzumegase Hana, the E entrance 6.27 The port of Hososhima is in Ozue Wan, a bay about
point. 37 miles SW of Tsurumi Saki. The port consists of a town and
Inokushi Ko (32°48'N., 131°54'E.), to the W of Kamao Ko,
6.24 a harbor area in two sections. The N section, known as Ho-
affords anchorage for small vessels with local knowledge, in soshima Kayogo Ko, is an artificial basin in the SW corner of
10.1 to 20.1m, mud. the bay. Shirahama Ko lies on the NW side of Maki Shima.
Submarine cables run from Fuka Shima NNE to the coast
6.24 Shirahama Ko is sheltered by a breakwater projecting N from
near Sehira Yama and NNW from Fuka Shima to Yakata Shi- the NW side of Yo Shima, which lies close off and is connected
ma (32°46'N., 131°55'E.). to Kannon Saki, the NE extremity of Maki Shima.
Fuka Shima (Huka Shima), about 15 miles SW of Tsurumi
6.24 Winds—Weather.—The wind is usually S in spring and
6.27
Saki and almost 3 miles offshore from the mainland, is an is- summer, N in autumn, and W in winter. It is reported that the
land of mainly sheer cliffs; it is divided into N and S parts by a sea is usually calm from January to July. Local weather signals
sandy isthmus. The N summit is 98m high and the S summit is are displayed at the town.
83m high and is marked by a light. Hososhima Coast Guard Station may be contacted for infor-
6.27
Tomasu Saki, about 4 miles WSW of Fuka Shima, is a pre-

6.24 mation regarding tsunami and typhoon safety measures.
cipitous 92m high headland, densely covered with pine trees; Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval is 6h 18m. Spring
6.27
from some directions the headland appears as an islet. tides rise 1.8m and neap tides rise 1.5m. Seiches, with uniform
Taka Shima, S of Tomasu Saki and in the entrance to Furue
6.24 periods of about 10 minutes, occur in the port. The rise and fall
Ko, is a dark wooded islet. may be 0.2m in calm weather and 0.6m during storms.
Furue Ko affords anchorage to vessels, with local knowl-
6.24 Depths—Limitations.—The draft limitation in the channel
6.27
edge, in 5 to 14.6m, mud, sand, and shells. is 10m. The maximum permissible draft is 9.7m with a LOA of
Shimanoura Shima, just S of Taka Shima, is a relatively large
6.24 170m.
island surmounted by several sparsely-wooded hills; the E and S Depths decrease gradually from 28m in the entrance to Ozue
6.27
sides of the island are cliffy. The island is marked by a light. Wan, to about 11.9m in the anchorage area N of the entrance to
Caution.—No attempt should be made to pass through the
6.24 the artificial basin. The least charted depth in the central part of
channel between this island and the mainland without local that basin is 9.5m.
knowledge. The depth in the entrance of the natural harbor is 18m in
6.27
mid-channel, and in the middle of the outer part of harbor

6.25 A light stands on Gojo Se, an islet located about 0.4 depths are 13 to 15m. The inner part of the harbor is within the
mile SW of Shimanoura Shima. 10m curve and has depths of 6.8 to 9.7m in its central part.
Shimanoura Ko, on the NW part of Shimanoura Shima, can
6.25 North Port (Industrial Port) can accommodate vessels up to
6.27
provide anchorage for small vessels up to 1,000 gt, in 11 to 10,000 gt with drafts up to 10m. South Port (Commercial Port)
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Photo courtesy of Japan Coast Guard

Hososhima Ko
can accommodate vessels having drafts of up to 6.8m and up to Ikui Bae (32°27'N., 131°42'E.), two rocks 6.1m high and
5,000 gt. Shirahama Port has depths alongside from 5 to 13m marked by a light, is in the middle of the entrance to the bay;
for vessels of 40,000 gt. Vessels of up to 43,000 dwt, with a Kame Se and Hira Se, 0.25 mile N and 0.3 mile S of it, respec-
maximum draft of 9.8m and length of 200m can be accommo- tively, have depths of 4.8 and 10.7m. Huna Se, a rock 18m
dated. For further berthing information refer to the table titled deep, is 0.6 mile ENE of Ikui Bae. Yurugi Bae, 2m high, lies
Hososhima—Berthing Facilitiest. 0.2 mile NNE of Yo Shima.
Hososhima—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
Industrial Port
No. 1 175m 10.0m 8.8m 10,000 dwt —
No. 2 185m 10.0m 8.8m 10,000 dwt —
No. 3 180m 5.5m 5.0m 2,000 dwt —
No. 6 185m 10.0m 9.6m 10,000 dwt —
Hyuga Refinery’s Wharf 260m 10.0m 9.8m 34,000 dwt Petroleum products.
Sugar Plant Wharf 150m 10.0m 9.6m 15,000 dwt Sugar.
Commercial Port
No. 2 250m 7.5m 6.8m 5,000 dwt —
No. 3 540m 4.5m — 700 dwt —
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Hososhima—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Draft Size
No. 4 180m 4.5m — 700 dwt —
Hososhima Industrial Port Terminal
No. 8 90m 5.5m 5.0m 2,000 dwt —
No. 9 260m 7.5m 7.0m 5,000 dwt —
No. 11 130m 7.5m — — Under construction.
No. 12 180m 4.5m — 700 dwt —
No. 13 180m 4.5m — 700 dwt —
No. 14 260m 13.0m — 40,000 dwt —
No. 15 130m 7.5m — 5,000 dwt —
No. 16 170m 10.0m — 10,000 dwt Under construction.
No. 17 260m 13.0m — — Under construction.
Takanaga Se, a rock swept to a depth of 13.5m, is the outer-

6.27 weather vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage, in
most of several dangers extending N from Kannon Saki and is about 14.6m, about 0.4 mile SW of Oto Shima (32°28'N., 131°
about 0.6 mile N of that point. 40'E.).
The approach channel to the N Industrial Port basin is
6.27 The outer natural harbor of Hososhima Ko affords anchorage
6.27
marked by aids. to several vessels, in about 14.6m, but the holding ground is
Aspect.—Approaching from the N, the cliffs along the coast
6.27 not good and strong NE winds send in a heavy sea rendering
between Mi Saki and Ozue Wan, Tomi Yama, Biro Shima, and this part unsafe.
Nab Saki Light are good landmarks. Approaching from the S, The E part of the inner natural harbor affords anchorage for
6.27
Hososhima Ko Light and Komeno Yama, which rises 192m on small vessels, in 4.6 to 7.8m, sand. This anchorage is some-
the S side of the harbor, are the most conspicuous landmarks. what sheltered from onshore winds, but is unsafe during winter
The seaward ends of the two peninsulas that form the natural
6.27
when W winds sometimes blow from the head of the harbor
S or commercial harbor are precipitous cliffs of columnar with gale force.
structure. The shores of the harbor rise to hills from 98 to 198m Anchorage has been obtained outside the natural harbor,
6.27
high, which are covered with coarse gross. with Hososhima Ko Light (32°25'N., 131°44'E.) bearing 217°,
Pilotage.—Pilots are available from one hour prior to sun-
6.27
distant about 1 mile. The position was found to be sheltered
rise and one hour prior to sunset. Pilots board at quarantine an- and safe anchorage from winds between the W and N; howev-
chorage, about 1 mile SE of Kannon Saki, During adverse er, a typhoon in the vicinity of Okinawa gave rise to a heavy
weather conditions, the pilot may board inside the breakwaters. swell and the anchorage became unsuitable.
The pilots require a 48-hour and 24-hour advance notice of the A quarantine anchorage, a circular area with a 0.2 mile radi-
6.27
ETA. The Hososhima Pilot Association is responsible for pilot- us, is centered 0.8 mile NE of Hososhima Ko Light.
age in this harbor. Directions.—To enter Syogyo-Ko, pass on the N side of the
6.27
Contact Information.—Pilots can be contacted, as follows:

6.27
Hososhima Ko port lighted buoy, situated in the middle of the
port mouth, and enter the port area passing along the center
line of the entrance channel. Mid-channel courses to the inner
Hososhima—Contact Information harbor are recommended.
Pilots To enter Kyogyo-Ko, pass to the N of Lighted Buoy No. 1,
6.27
situated about 0.5 mile S of Gto Shima. From there, change

Telephone 81-982-5381-39
course to the SSW to proceed between Lighted Buoy No. 3 and
Facsimile 81-982-5292-18 Lighted Buoy No. 4, then proceed mid-channel between Light-
Port Authority ed Buoy No. 7 and the embankment, situated N of the lighted
buoy.
Telephone 81-985-2671-89 Caution.—There are many fixed fishing nets in the bay, es-
6.27
Facsimile 81-985-3244-59 pecially in the vicinity of Take Shima and Otu Shima. Vessels
should note the plotted positions of the fish havens on the chart
E-mail [email protected] are approximate.
When berthing at the wharves it is advisable to use the bow
6.27
Anchorage.—Ozue Wan is exposed to the E, but in fine anchor in case it becomes necessary to leave the harbor during
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strong NW winds. area is frequently affected by storms including typhoons. Wind

velocities of 45 knots from the WNW have been recorded in
6.28 Taka Mori Yama, about 5.5 miles SW of Kannon Sa- December; SSW winds of 79 knots in September during the ty-
ki, is 342m high and has a sharp peak. phoon season have been recorded.
Osuzu Yama, 823m high, about 12 miles WSW of Kannon
6.28 From March to June, the sea is reported to be generally calm.
6.30
Saki, 823m high, is the highest mountain in the area and forms Bad weather occurs at times, particularly in August and Sep-
a good landmark from E. tember. From October to December, the sea is usually calm un-
Toriyama (32°10'N., 131°32'E.), a village with houses on
6.28 less the wind is NE.
the beach and on a cliff, is visible from seaward. Precipitation is highest from April to June, the rainy season,
6.30
Omaru Kawa, about 2.5 miles SSW of Toriyama, has a large

6.28 with about 500mm of rain.
barn-shaped factory and several chimneys near its mouth. The The average temperature in August, the warmest month, is
6.30
river can be entered by small vessels in calm weather. 27°C and the lowest in January, the coldest month, is 8°C.
The tower at position 31°57'N, 131°25'E is 36m high and
6.28 Local weather signals are displayed.
6.30
conspicuous. Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Aburatsu is 5 hours

6.30
58 minutes; spring tides rise 1.8m and neap tides rise 1.5m.
Miyasaki Ko (31°54'N., 131°28'E.) lies at the mouth of
6.28 The tidal currents in the approaches to the harbor flow N on
6.30
Oyodo Kawa. Lighted buoys are moored E of the entrance. the rising tide, between O Shima and the coast to the W, and
An aero light is shown 1.5 miles SSW of the entrance to
6.28 passes between the N end of that island and Obushi Hana;
Oyodo Kawa, and a conspicuous stone tower, 36m high, stands during the falling tide, the tidal current flows in the opposite di-
4.5 miles NNW of it. There are a large number of oil tanks sit- rection; the rate is about 0.5 knot. The direction of the current
uated 0.5 mile NNW of the river mouth. is sometimes influenced by the direction of the wind.
Shirio Ko, a new harbor, is entered 1.5 miles N of the river
6.28 Depths—Limitations.—The approach to the harbor from
6.30
mouth. It is protected by two breakwaters. A lighted tower the E and S has depths of about 10.1m. There are depths of 5 to
stands at the head of each breakwater. The fairway into the har- 12m at the wharf in the outer harbor.
bor is dredged to a depth of 9m. The outer harbor anchorage depths are from 11.9 to 15.5m;
6.30
inner harbor anchorage depths are from 6.1 to 7m.

6.29 Oryuzako Byochi (31°48'N., 131°29'E.) affords an- Aspect.—The hills on the peninsula forming the E side of
6.30
chorage to small vessels, in charted depths of 5.5 to 11.9m; it is the harbor are conspicuous because of their serrated appear-
safe and comparatively calm with winds from S, W, and NW, ance. Radio towers on the summit of a hill about 0.6 mile N of
but dangerous with winds from any other direction. Tosaki Ha- Obushi Hana are also conspicuous.
na Light (31°47'N., 131°29'E.) is shown from the point of land
close S of Oryuzako Byochi.
There are numerous fish haven obstructions in this area and a
6.29
submarine cable runs E from the coast about 2.8 miles above
Oryuzako Byochi.
Uchiumi (31°45'N., 131°28'E.) is a small natural harbor
6.29
with berthing facilities for small vessels. The E side of the har-
bor is protected on its E side by a chain of reefs. A breakwater
has been constructed along this chain of reefs, and a light
stands on a spur extending SW from near the S end of it.
Odono Se, a shallow reef with a dangerous submerged rock,
6.29
is about 4.5 miles ENE of Uchiumi and about 3.5 miles off-
shore of the mainland.
Kinchaku Shima (31°44'N., 131°28'E.) is surmounted by a
6.29
conspicuous clump of trees.
6.30 Aburatsu (Aburatu) (31°35'N., 131°24'E.) has a very

small outer and inner harbor protected by breakwaters. The Photograph Courtesy of Japan Coast Guard
largest vessel that has entered the harbor and berthed alongside Aburatsu Ko
is 1,300 gt, but anchorage for larger vessels can be obtained
outside the harbor. Pilotage.—Pilotage can be arranged through the Pilotage
6.30
Association at Hososhima with 24 hours notice. Pilots board

Aburatsu Port from a tug at about 0.7 mile SE of Obushi Hana for vessels ap-
proaching from the E and at a position 0.5 mile WSW of Kura-
http://www.m-port.gr.jp/aburatsu/shisetsu.html saki Hana Light (located at the end of O Shima) for vessels
approaching from the S.
Winds—Weather.—With the exception of S winds during
6.30 Contact Information.—See the table titled Abaratsu—
6.30
the summer, NW or WNW winds of low velocity are prevalent Contact Information.
throughout the year. However, from July to October, the port Anchorage.—Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained,
6.30
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in depths of 6.1 to 7m, sand, N of the E breakwater.
Abaratsu—Contact Information
Port Authority
Telephone 81-985-267189
Facsimile 81-985-324459
E-mail: [email protected]
Deep-draft vessels must anchor outside the harbor, in 11.9 to

6.30
15.5m, either between Obushi Hana and I Saki or between I

Saki and the N extremity of O Shima; in either case, E winds
send in a heavy swell and render these anchorages unsafe.
Directions.—A vessel approaching from the E, with the
6.30
range lights on I Saki in line bearing 263.5°, should continue

on this course to pass between Jako Se on the N and Nanatsu
Bae on the S. After clearing these dangers, alter course N to-
ward the light on the head of the E breakwater. Toi Misaki Light
A vessel approaching from the S, between O Shima and the
6.30
mainland W, should steer with the light on the E extremity of I 6.33 Northwest side of Shibushi Wan.—Anchorage, shel-
Saki and the light on Nagasaki Hana in line bearing 002°, tered from W and N winds, can be obtained by vessels with lo-
which leads between Yabe Se and a 8.2m patch about 0.4 mile cal knowledge, in 18.3 to 25.6m, in the bay on the W side of
E of Kozumi Se. A vessel of deep draft should navigate with Toi Misaki.
caution. Shira Se, a reef with a depth of 5m, lies about 0.4 mile from
6.33
Caution.—Care should be taken when entering the harbor,

6.30 the E coast of this bay.
as there is a danger of being set towards the W breakwater. Fukushima Ko (31°26'N., 131°12'E.) affords anchorage,
6.33
sheltered from N winds, outside the mouth of Fukushima Ga-

6.31 O Shima (31°33'N., 131°25'E.), a relatively large is- wa, in 18.3 to 20.1m, but local knowledge is essential.
land 206m high, affords some shelter to Aburatsu Ko and the Fukushima Ko is entered between two breakwaters, with a
small bays to the S. The E side of the island is cliffy. Mizu Shi- light on each head.
ma, consisting of three rocks almost joined together, is about 0.8 Depending on the height of the tide, vessels up to 500 tons
6.33
mile SE of Kurasaki Hana, the S extremity of O Shima. can berth in Fukushima Ko. Local weather signals are dis-
Yaba Se, a reef with a depth of 4.6m, is about 0.2 NW of the
6.31 played at the town of Imamachi on the N side of the entrance to
W extremity of O Shima. A light stands on the summit of Ku- the river.
rasaki Hana. It is a good mark for vessels heading S. A light stands on Bindare Shima, situated 1.3 miles S of the
6.33
No Se (31°30'N., 131°24'E.), marked by a light, is the E of a

6.31 entrance to Fukushima Ko.
line of dangers extending ENE from Gion Saki, which rises
191m. 6.34 Southwest side of Shibushi Wan.—Hi Saki
Tonoura Ko, entered N of No Se and Gion Saki, affords shel-
6.31 (31°17'N., 131°08'E.) rises to a 238m high treeless summit; the
tered anchorage, in 6.9 to 11.0m, mud. point is marked by a light. The Tokyo University Space Obser-
There are several off-lying islands extending as far as 1 mile
6.31 vatory, from which rockets are fired for observation several
offshore between O Shima and Toi Misaki. times yearly, is 3.25 miles SW of Hi Saki. Details of the firings
and impact area forecast are published in Notice to Mariners
Toi Misaki (31°22'N., 131°32'E.) is a hilly headland with
6.31 and are also broadcast.
bare slopes; it is marked by a light and is reported to be a good Uchinoura Wan, a small bay on the SW side of Shibushi
radar target at 18 miles. Wan, is entered between Hi Saki and Ko Saki, a headland 3.25
A light stands at the head of a breakwater projecting ENE
6.31 miles NNW. The bay is exposed to NE winds and the depths in
from the shore about 2 miles NNW of Toi Misaki Light. its center are quite deep for anchorage, but vessels with local
Takabatake Yama (31°26'N., 131°20'E.), 5 miles N of Toi
6.31 knowledge can obtain anchorage, in 23.8 to 25.6m, near its
Misaki, is 517m high. head. Local weather signals are displayed at the town of Uchi-
noura Ko, which overlooks the bay. Uchinoura Ko is a small
Shibushi Wan (Ariake Wan) fishing port, which is protected by two breakwaters. A light
stands at the head of the E breakwater.
6.32 Shibushi Wan (Ariake Wan) (31°22'N., 131°10'E.), a Sekiyu Bichiku Kichi Sea Berth (31°21'N., 131°03'E.) con-
relatively large bay, is entered between Toi Misaki and Hi Saki, sists of a platform flanked by dolphins and oriented E-W; there is
about 12 miles to the SW. The head of the bay is a sandy beach on a depth of more than 20m alongside. The berth is connected by a
which the sea breaks almost continually. pipeline laid WNW to an oil storage area. Lights are shown from
Caution.—Fixed fishing nets may be encountered along the
6.32 the platform and from the extremities of the berth.
coast near the entrance to Shibushi Wan. The oil storage area, about 1 mile square, is situated offshore al-
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Shibushi Ko
most 1 mile WNW of the berth. A light stands at the SE corner of A quarantine anchorage is situated about 0.5 mile W of
6.35
the storage area. A bridge, marked by a light, connects the SW Kuchiwano Hana, the N extremity of Biro Shima.
corner of the storage area to the shore to the W.
East Coast of Kyushu (continued)
6.35 Biro Shima (31°26'N., 131°07'E.) is a conspicuous
islet in the NW part of Shibushi Wan. A submarine cable and 6.36 Koyamada Wan (31°13'N., 131°01'E.), about 7 miles
wave meter lie NW, W, and SW of Biro Shima. Fish haven ob- SW of Hi Saki and with a beach of white sand at its head, is ex-
structions also lie W of this island. posed SE, but in calm weather it affords anchorage with local
Shibushi (31°28'N., 131°06'E.) (World Port Index No.
6.35 knowledge, in about 18.3m, sand.
62224), in the N part of Shibushi Wan at the mouth of Mae Ga- To Saki, a small bay about 4 miles SW of Koyamada Wan, is
6.36
wa, consists of a town, a small inner harbor having depths of up suitable for temporary anchorage only.
to 5.2m, and an outer harbor consisting of three large concrete The mountains between Kannon Saki and O Ura, about 11
6.36
jetties. A light is shown near the entrance to Mukogawara. Shi- and 14 miles SW, respectively, from Hi Saki, are conspicuous.
bushi is a major port for grain import. O Ura has a conspicuous white sand beach.
Depths—Limitations.—The channel to the harbor is
6.35 Haya Saki (31°02'N., 130°43'E.), about 4 miles NE of Sata
6.36
dredged to a depth of 14m. The fairway to the inner harbor has Misaki, is a rocky headland; one of the above-water rocks lying
a least depth of 10m. within 0.3 mile of it has a pointed summit.
Jetty No. 1 and Jetty No. 2 have been constructed on the SE
6.35
side of the mouth of the Mae Gawa. Jetty No. 1 is the northern- Odomari Wan (31°01'N., 130°41'E.), about 2.5 miles NE of
6.36
most and has depths of 5 to 10m alongside, suitable for vessels Sata Misaki, is a small harbor affording anchorage to a small
up to 15,000 gt. Jetty No. 2 has depths of 6 to 7.4m and lies vessel with local knowledge, in about 7.3m, sand, good hold-
SW of No. 1 Jetty. ing ground.
The approach to Jetty No. 3 has depths of 10 to 13m.
6.35 Shelter is good in winter, from April to October, because it is
6.36
There are eight berths along the third jetty, SW of Mae Ga-
6.35 exposed SE and a vessel should put to sea at the first indication
wa. Depths alongside this jetty range from 5.5 to 13m. of a SE wind. Tidal currents are strong in the approach.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory, but recommended. Pilots
6.35 At the head of Odomari Wan, there is a dip in the range of
6.36
are available at position 31°25'N, 131°05'E. There is no night hills extending S, so that from a distance the land to the S may
berthing or unberthing. appear as an island.
Aspect.—Biro Shima is a good landmark for vessels ap-
6.35 Sata Misaki (30°59'N., 130°40'E.), the southernmost point
6.36
proaching Shibushi. A railroad bridge and a white chimney in of Kyushu, is described in paragraph 8.2.
the town are conspicuous.
Anchorage.—Shibushi Wan has depths of approximately
6.35
Osumi Kaikyo
22m W of Biro Shima, suitable for anchoring, however, most
of the bottom is rock and the area is exposed to winds between 6.37 Osumi Kaikyo is a wide strait separating the N of the
the E and S. Osumi Gunto islands from the S end of the Kyushu mainland.
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Approaching the strait from the E, the Kyushu coasts below. Approaching the strait from W, Kaimon Misaki
tween Hi Saki and Sata Misaki are radar conspicuous, as is the (31°11'N., 130°32'E.) and the N islands of O Sumi Gunto are
N end of Tanega Shima and Mage Shima, although they are conspicuous.
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7.
Sector 7—Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands) and Off-lying Islands
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7.0
153
155
SECTOR 7
NANSEI SHOTO (RYUKYU ISLANDS) AND OFF-LYING ISLANDS
Plan.—This sector first describes Sento Shosho and Daito

7.0
Shoto (Daito Shima) and other isolated islands, then Nansei

Shoto (Ryukyu Islands), a chain of islands divided into five
groups, Sakishima Gunto, Okinawa Gunto, Amami Gunto, To-
kara Gunto, and Osumi Gunto are described, in that order, from
SW to NE.
The islands of Nansei Shoto are on an arc of a circle, with its
7.0
convex side toward the Philippine Sea, between a position off

the NE coast of Taiwan and the SE extremity of Kyushu, and
thus forms the SE boundary of Tung Hai or the East China Sea.
Off-lying Islands Kobi Sho
7.1 Sento Shosho (Senkaku-Shoto) (25°47'N., 123°3 pointed rocks. The islet is reported to be a good radar target at
8'E.), an unmarked isolated group of islets and rocks, is about 20 miles.
83 miles NNE of Yonaguni Shima. The group is only visited 7.2Akao Sho has been reported to lie 0.8 mile NE of its charted
during the fishing season. position.
7.1Uotsuri Shima is a double summit with a ridge on which 7.2Caution.—Large patches of discolored water and breakers
there is a pinnacle rock conspicuous from the NE. The S side is were reported (1949) about 76 and 80 miles N of Kobi Sho. A
cliffy with visible strata. The islet has been reported to be a dangerous wreck is about 42 miles NNW of Kobi Sho, and an
good radar target at 29 miles. A 1,400 gt vessel has anchored undersea volcano is about 68 miles WNW of the islet, causing
off a sandy shore on the NW side of the islet. areas of discolored water. Tide rips and breakers were also ob-
served in the same area.
7.2Discolored water, resulting from suspected volcanic activity,
was reported (1987) in the vicinity 11 miles SSE of Tori Shima
in Amami Gunto.
7.3 Daito Shoto (Daito Shima) (25°10'N., 131°15'E.)

consists of three isolated islets, two of which are about 4 miles
apart; the third islet more than 80 miles S of the first two.
7.3The tidal currents in the vicinity of Daito Shima are hardly
perceptible. The current is W at a rate of about 1 knot near the
two N islands, and NW at a rate of about 0.8 knot near Oki-dai-
Uotsuri Shima from E to Shima, the S island.
7.1Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained in a small area, in 7.3Oki-daito Shima (24°28'N., 131°11'E.), the S islet, has a
36 to 45m, coarse coral and sand, about 0.8 mile offshore on treeless N half, brownish in color, and a cultivated S half.
the W side of Kobi Sho, and also in 45m, on the N side of the Heavy seas always run off the NW extremity of the islet. Two
islet. conspicuous, 15m high, chimneys are on the W side of the is-
7.1Tide rips form in the vicinity of Tobi Se, about 1 mile SE of let. The islet has been reported to be a good radar target at 17
the SE extremity of Uotsuri Shima. miles. It is fringed with coral reefs, but there is deep water
7.1Okino-kita Iwa, Okino-minami Iwa, and Minami-ko Shima about 0.2 mile offshore. Tide rips are formed off the NW ex-
are islets and rocks E of Uotsuri Shima. tremity.
7.2 Kobi Sho (25°56'N., 123°41'E.), about 17 miles NE 7.4 Minami-daito Shima (25°50'N., 131°15'E.), about
of Uotsuri Shima, is the summit of an extinct volcano, the E 80 miles N of Oki-daito Shima, has a low center area surround-
side of which is a conspicuous vertical cliff, 53m high; all sides ed by a cultivated ridge 30 to 61m high. The coast is limestone
of the slopes are covered with palm trees and undergrowth. The cliffs 9.1 to 15.2m high. Three white monuments on a slope on
shores of the islet are littered with large blocks of lava. the W side of the islet, and a chimney and a warehouse are
7.2Akao Sho (Sikibi-sho) (25°54'N., 124°34'E.), an isolated is- good landmarks from offshore. Discolored water was reported
let about 60 miles E of Uotsuri Shima, resembles a junk under in 1963 off the NW end of the islet. Two mooring buoys are
sail. The islet is formed of lava with no trees; it is fringed on all laid off the NW end of the island.
sides with a low flat shelf, broken in places and from which 7.4Small vessels with local knowledge can moor off the princi-
rise very steep cliffs. At its N end, there are some conspicuous pal landing place on the W side of the islet about 23m offshore,
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156 Sector 7. Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands) and Off-lying Islands
with two bower anchors down and with hawsers to shore so as 7.7Kanokawa Wan, a small bay on the E side of Ochimizu Saki,
to keep at right angles or parallel to the shore. has a high cliff on the E side of its entrance conspicuous be-
Fish havens lie 3.5 miles W and 1.5 miles, respectively, S of
7.4 cause of its strata. A rock, awash, is in the middle of the bay;
the island. the sea breaks on it in rough weather.
Kita-daito Shima, about 4 miles NNE of Minami-daito Shi-
7.4 7.7Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain an-
ma and marked by a light, is of similar formation. chorage near the head of Kanokawa Wan, in about 20m; this
Daijingu Yama, a hill and a chimney on a hill on the NW end
7.4 anchorage is protected from all but S winds, but when the wind
of the islet, are good landmarks. is from that direction it becomes untenable. Strong winds
Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor off the W
7.4 blowing down from the hills also make the anchorage unsafe.
side of the islet with sterns secured to a mooring buoy. Moor- 7.7Ubara Saka, about 5 miles E of Ochimizu Saki, is backed by
ing buoys are also laid off the N and S coasts of the island. a rather conspicuous peak, 420m high.
7.7Haimi Saki, about 4.5 miles ESE of Ubara Saki, is a low
7.5 Sakishima Gunyo (24°30'N., 124°30'E.) has two point with a few pine trees.
principal islands, Yaeyama Retto and Miyako Retto. Trees 7.7A light stands at the head of a breakwater situated 0.8 mile
grow on both islands, but on the level parts of it sugar cane is NNE from Haimi Saki.
cultivated. Houses on the islands have red tile roofs. 7.7Hateruma Shima (24°03'N., 123°47'E.), an off-lying island
7.5Tides—Currents.—Tides, which are weak, are often dis- about 12 miles SSW of Haimi Saki, is flat-topped and densely
guised by the current, which is N on the rising tide and S on the wooded.
falling tide. 7.7A light stands close off the NW side of the island and two
7.5Caution.—Numerous submarine cables lie between Sakishi- beacons mark rocks 0.3 mile offshore.
ma Gunto and Okinawa Gunto.
7.5The reefs which surround the islands of the Sakishima Gunto 7.8 West side of Iriomote Shima.—Funauke Ko is en-
group are in most places covered with seaweed, and mariners tered between Saba Saki (24°21'N., 123°42'E.) and Hoka-
are advised to exercise caution, especially in poor light condi- banare Shima, about 1.3 miles NE. The seaward side of the last
tions, in the vicinity of the island because dangers cannot not point is conspicuous steep cliffs with horizontal strata. Mon-
be easily seen. tonariya Saki, about 2.3 miles ESE of Saba Saki, is a low but
conspicuous point with red cliffs.
7.6 Yonaguni Shima (24°27'N., 123°00'E.) is tree cov- 7.8Anchorage.—Funauke Ko affords anchorage to large ves-
ered and hilly at both ends, but cultivated where it is level. The sels with local knowledge, in about 55m, mud, off the village
island is reported to be a good radar target at a distance of 22 of Funauke; small vessels anchor closer to the head of the inlet.
miles. During S winds, the harbor is subject to fierce winds that de-
7.6A light stands on Iri Saki, the W extremity of Yonaguni Shi- scend from the mountains. There are several mooring buoys for
ma; another light stands on Agori Saki, the E extremity. small vessels in the harbor.
7.6Nagai Se, a submerged rock almost 1.5 miles NW of Agari 7.8Iriomote Ko, the next inlet N of Funauke Ko, has a reef at its
Saki the E extremity of Yonaguni Shima, is sometimes marked entrance and affords anchorage only to small vessels with local
by breakers. A shoal, with a depth of 16.5m, lies 2 miles of knowledge.
Agari Saki. 7.8Submarine cables run from the W side of Funauke around
7.6Fish havens lie about 4.5 miles WSW and 5.5 miles SW, re- Hoka-Danare Shima, and into Iriomote Ko. Another submarine
spectively, from Iri Saki Light. cable runs from Iromote Ko, around the N side of Iriomote Shi-
7.6Anchorage.—Temporary open anchorage can be obtained ma, to Nagura Wan.
for large vessels, except during the Northeast Monsoon, in 18.3 7.8Unari Saki, the NW point of the island, has a flat summit.
to 36.6m, coral and sand, about 0.4 mile offshore from Sonai, a 7.8Urauti Wan, on the S side of Unari Saki, affords anchorage
village on the N side of the island. sheltered from NE winds, in a depth of 12m, to small vessels.
7.6Iriomote Shima (24°20'N., 123°50'E.) has been reported to
be a good radar target at 28 miles. The coral reefs surrounding 7.9 North side of Iriomote Shima.—Hatobanare Shi-
the island are sometimes marked by breakers. ma (24°25'N., 123°49'E.), about 3 miles ESE of Unari Saki, is
7.6In 1979, a countercurrent to the Kuroshio Current, setting flat tree-covered off-lying islet, 9.1m high, with two or three
SW, was reported between Yonaguni Shima and Iriomote Shi- houses.
ma, with marked rip currents in the vicinity of position 7.9Tedo, a 442m high mountain about 5 miles SE of Unari Saki,
24°15'N, 123°16'E. has a 56m high waterfall that is conspicuous from seaward.
7.9Hatoma Suido leads between the reefs of Hatoma Shima
Iriomote Shima (24°28'N., 123°49'E.) and Iriomote Shima. Though the edge of
the coral reefs can be distinguished in the daytime from the
7.7 South side of Iriomote Shima.—Yaeme Saki color of the water, caution is necessary because there are some
(24°18'N., 123°40'E.) is a cliffy headland surmounted by a sunken rocks close to them that cannot be seen. On the S side
grassy hill with a dome-shaped summit. Okinokami Shima, an of the fairway, there is a bank of white coral, 3.3m high, about
islet about 8.5 miles SW of Yaeme Saki, is a breeding place for 2 miles E of Nishi Saki (24°26'N., 123°47'E.) that is conspicu-
sea birds. ous when the sun is behind a vessel.
7.7Ochimizu Saki, 3.5 miles SE of Yaeme Saki, is faced by a 7.9Hatoma Shima (24°28'N., 123°49'E.), 3.5 miles NE of Unar
high cliff and marked by a waterfall. Saki, is an off-lying island marked by a light.
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Sector 7. Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands) and Off-lying Islands 157
7.9A submarine water pipeline lies across Hatoma Suido from exists within an area bounded by a line joining the following
the light on Hatoma Shima to the coast of Iriomote Shima near positions:
Uebaru. Submarine cables lie 0.5 mile W of this pipeline. One a. 24°14'N, 124°06'E.
cable runs across Hatoma Suido, the other is marked by a bea- b. 24°25'N, 124°06'E.
con on its N end. c. 24°25'N, 124°20'E.
7.9A channel marked by beacons leads through Hatoma Suido d. 24°14'N, 124°20'E.
towards Hatoma Shima Light, marks the SW entrance to the la-
goon. 7.12 Ishigaki (24°20'N., 124°10'E.) (World Port Index No.
7.9A submarine water pipeline is laid across Hatoma Suido 62520) is a small natural harbor on the SW coast of Ishigaki
SSW from the vicinity of Hatoma Shima Light. Shima, with anchoring and berthing facilities for small vessels.
7.9A submarine power cable is laid about 0.5 mile W of the wa- This port can accommodate vessels of 5,000 gt.
ter pipeline. The entrance to the inner harbor lies between the N and S
7.12
7.9Ubanare Shima (24°22'N., 123°57'E.), close offshore of breakwaters, each with a light at its head. An area of reclaimed
Nobaru Saki, the NE point of Iriomote Shima, has some palm land extends E from the root of the S breakwater protecting the
trees on it. quays from the S. An outer detached breakwater, with a light
on its SW head, extends NE across the inner harbor entrance.
Islets between Iriomote Shima and Ishigaki Shi- A light stands at the head of an inner harbor breakwater,
7.12
ma about 0.4 mile NE of the SW extremity of the outer detached

breakwater.
7.10 Aragusuku Shima (24°13'N., 123°56'E.) consists of
Shimochi, 20m high, on the SW and Uechi, 14m high, on the
NE.
Kuro Shima, about 2 miles E of Uechi, is 12.2m high, with
7.10
palm trees dotting its rocky shores and cultivated land in its in-
terior. A light is shown from the S point.
Kobama Shima, about 4 miles N of Kuro Shima, is covered
7.10
with grass. A light is shown from the SW extremity.

Kobama Komon, the only channel through the reefs between
7.10
Irimote Shima and Ishigaki Shima, leads between the former

island and Kobama Shima; it is very tortuous.
Anchorage.—Kobama Komon affords anchorage, sheltered
7.10
from either monsoon, to small vessels with local knowledge,

but the tidal currents in it are strong.
Kayama Shima, about 0.8 mile NE of Kobama Shima, is also
7.10
covered with grass.

Taketomi Shima, about 4 miles E of Kobama Shima, is flat,
7.10
partly wooded, and partly cultivated.

Ohara Passage, a narrow channel marked by numbered bea-
7.10 Ishigaki Light
7.12
cons, leads to Taketomi Shima. The channel entrance is marked

by Beacon No. 21 (21°24.2'N., 123°55.7'E.), about 2.5 miles E Tides—Currents.—The MHW tide interval in the outer
7.12
of Haemi Saki. harbor is 6 hours 39 minutes; spring tides rise 1.5m and neap
A submarine power cable is laid between Taketomi Shima
7.10 tides 1.3m.
and Kobama Shima. A tidal current crosses the channel leading to the inner har-
7.12
Several charted underwater cables connect the above islets

7.10 bor; caution is advised. A relatively strong current of 2 to 3
and the islands of Iriomote Shima and Ishigaki Shima. knots setting W alongside the wharf on the rising tide some-
times makes berthing difficult.
Ishigaki Shima (Isigaki Shima) Depths—Limitations.—Two quays lie on the N side of the
7.12
inner harbor. The depths alongside the berths range from 3.5 to
7.11 Ishigaki Shima (24°25'N., 124°12'E.) is fringed with 9.5m.
coral reefs that are usually marked by breakers, but in calm Aspect.—Several chimneys, a white harbor office building,
7.12
weather, sunken rocks can be seen at a considerable depth. The a white-domed weather station, and a concrete radio tower are
villages on the island are all situated a short distance inland conspicuous.
from the coast and are hidden by trees. Ishigaki Shima has Pilotage.—There are no pilots, but local channel guides are
7.12
been reported to be a good radar target at 32 miles. available on prior request.

South side of Ishigaki Shima.—Miyara Wan indents the S
7.11 Regulations.—As a rule, night entry into the harbor is pro-
7.12
side of Ishigaki Shima; small vessels sometimes shelter in the hibited. The inner part of the channel is narrow, so that when a
bay during the Northeast Monsoon. vessel is coming out, an inbound vessel cannot proceed beyond
Southwest side of Ishigaki Shima.—The SW coast of Ishi-
7.11 Lighted Buoy No. 6. When all the berths at the embankment
gaki Shima consists, for the most part, of a sandy beach. are occupied, vessels cannot proceed beyond Lighted Buoy
Caution—A danger area in the vicinity of Ishigaki Shima
7.11 No. 6. It is recommended that vessels awaiting passage through
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this waterway anchor in an area between Lighted Buoy No. 4 a rounded hill; it is bare of trees and difficult to identify.
and Lighted Buoy No. 6. The water depth is 10m here and the Kabira Wan (24°27'N., 124°09'E.) affords safe anchorage
7.14
flag signals at the terminal building can be seen. The signals of to very small vessels, but local knowledge is essential.
the harbormaster, displayed from the top of the roof of the Har- During W winds, open anchorage can be obtained NE of the
7.14
bor Terminal Building, must be obeyed. entrance of Kabira Wan, but care must be taken to avoid the
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels
7.12 reef off the village of Fukai (24°27'N., 124°12'E.).
with local knowledge, in 23m, sand and shells, with Minano- Hirakubo Saki, the N point of Ishigaki Shima (24°27'N.,
7.14
soko Mori bearing 007° and distant nearly 2 miles. 124°19'E.), is a cliffy point which rises to an elevation of 92m,
A vessel with a draft of 6.4m anchored in 53m, sand and
7.12 with low land on either side of it. A light stands on Hirakubo
shells, with Kannon Saki bearing 084°, distant 1.75 miles, and Saki.
O Saki, a point about 3.3 miles NNW of Kannon Saki, bearing The E part of the Sakishima Gunto group is an archipelago
7.14
005°, distant 3.25 miles. called Miyako Retto.

A submarine pipeline runs across Ishigaki Hakuchi, between
7.12
Taketomi Shima and Ishigaki Shima. Submarine cables also 7.15 West part of Miyako Retto.—Tarama Shima
are laid across Ishigaki Hakuchi N of the pipeline. (24°39'N., 124°42'E.) and Minna Shima, about 4 miles N, are
Directions.—The waterway starts at a point about 1 mile
7.12 very low and care must be taken when navigating in their vicin-
SSW of Kannon Saki. From the sea buoy, the channel runs ity at night or in thick weather. Tarama Shima is formed of cor-
ESE. The waterway is marked by buoys and lighted buoys. The al and Minna Shima of white sand. There is a small woodland
area from Lighted Buoy No. 6 up to the embankment to the E at the E end of Minna Shima, the remainder being covered with
is a narrow dredged waterway 6 to 8m deep and about 100m palm trees, so that it appears green.
wide. White coral reefs line both sides of the channel and are Yabi Se (24°47'N., 124°46'E.) lies about 4.5 miles NE of
7.15
reported to be easily recognized except in bad weather or at Minna Shima and is an extensive coral reef with a least depth
night. of 8.7m. There is a deep channel between Minna Shima and
Vessels heading N should steer for the position bearing 305°
7.12 Yabi Se.
and 6 miles from Kannon Saki Light (a point where Ogan Mi- A submarine cable lies between the S side of Minna Shima
7.15
saki bears 058° and O Saki bears 096.5°). From this position and the N side of Tarama Shima. There are depths of less than
vessels should steer a course of 135°, sighting the sea buoy on 18.3m between these islands. Submarine cables also lie be-
the port bow. Change to a course of 114° at a point where the tween Tarama Shima and Okinawa Shoto.
sea buoy is abeam and the Kannon Saki Light bears 020°, Miyako Shima (24°45'N., 125°20'E.), on the E side of Mi-
7.15
about 1.2 miles away. This course should reach a point close N yako Retto, has an undulating surface; the island is partly culti-
of Lighted Buoy No. 6 from here; the heading may be made to- vated, and on it are some pine woods. The two tanks charted in
ward the embankment. Mariner should consult the latest chart position 24°46'N, 125°20'E are conspicuous. Miyako Shima
to locate the shallow areas in this waterway. has been reported radar conspicuous at 17 miles.
Caution.—Several fish havens lie in the waters surrounding
7.12 An aero radiobeacon transmits from a position near the cen-
7.15
Ishigaki Shima. ter of Miyako Shima.

A floating fish haven, marked by a lighted buoy with a radar
7.12 Caution.—A danger area, due to mines, exists within the ar-
7.15
reflector, lies approximately 13 miles SSE of the S coast Ishi- ea bound by a line joining the following positions:
gaki Shima. a. 24°46.0'N, 125°17.1'E.
Coral reefs on both sides of the entrance channel are visible
7.12 b. 24°46.0'N, 125°04.0'E.
since the water in the vicinity is relatively clear. c. 24°35.0'N, 125°04.0'E.
d. 24°35.0'N, 125°29.0'E.
7.13 Nagura Wan is entered between Kannon Saki e. 24°55.0'N, 125°50.7'E.
(24°22'N., 124°07'E.) and O Saki, about 3.25 miles NNW. f. 25°03.0'N, 125°43.0'E.
Anchorage.—Nagura Wan affords anchorage to vessels
7.13 g. 24°47.4'N, 125°23.7'E.
with local knowledge during the Northeast Monsoon, but it is This area is considered safe for normal surface navigation
7.15
not a safe anchorage; during the Southwest Monsoon, the sea outside the 10m bottom contour. For additional information see
breaks in the bay. Pub. 120, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) Pacific Ocean
Vessels should refer to the chart for exact location of the sub-
7.13 and Southeast Asia.
marine cables in this area. Several cables extend SE from O Sa-
ki, run around Yarabu Saki, and then run to Iriomote Shima, 7.16 West side of Miyako Shima.—Kurema Shima (Ku-
Taiwan, Okinawa Shima, and to Miyako Shima. ruma Shima) (24°43'N., 125°16'E.) should not be approached
Yarabu Saki (24°26'N., 124°04'E.), about 1.3 miles NW of
7.13 within 1.5 miles of its S side, nor within 2.25 miles of its SW
O Saki, is faced with black cliffs. Yarabu Take, a peak about 1 or W sides, because of sunken rocks and coral reefs.
mile NE of Yarabu Saki and covered with a dense growth of Sarahama (24°50'N., 125°14'E.) is a village on the NE side
7.16
trees, is dark and conspicuous. of Irabu Shima. The red roofs of the houses in the village are
visible from seaward.
7.14 North side of Ishigaki Shima.—Ogan Misaki Sarahama Ko, consisting of a small basin protected by two
7.16
(24°27'N., 124°05'E.) is marked by a light; close off it is a ver- breakwaters, lies in about the middle of the NE side of Irabu
tical-sided rocky islet, 30m high. Shima. A light stands on the breakwaters.
Ishi Saki, about 2.5 miles NE of Ogan Misaki, is marked by
7.14 Irabu Shima lies 2.25 miles off the W coast of Miyako Shi-
7.16
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ma. Nagayama Ko, a small sugar exporting harbor, lies at the S edge of the E side of Irabu Shima bears 183°, and the N end of
extremity of Irabu Shima. The approach channel, entered about Irabu Shima bears 248°. The depth here is 53m and the bottom
2 miles S of Shimoji Shima, is marked by red and black bea- is mixed sand and shells.
cons. Pilotage is essential. The recommended anchorage for small vessels, in 26m,
7.17
Shimoji Shima (Simozi Shima) is close SW of Irabu Shima;

7.16 mud, lies with the 89m cliff at the SE end of Irabu Shima bear-
there are some black cliffs and a conspicuous rock on its SW ing 260°, about 3 miles; to reach this position vessels must ma-
side. neuver between the rocks in the vicinity of Shimo Saki. This is
Vessels without local knowledge should not enter the area
7.16 the quarantine anchorage.
between the W coast of Miyako Shima and a line connecting When the Northeast Monsoon is blowing strongly, the only
7.17
the extremity of the coral reefs extending W from Kurema Shi- good anchorage, in 36.6m, sand and shells, lies with the sum-
ma and S from Shimoji Shima. mit of Irihianna Saki bearing 105°, distant about 0.8 mile.
Ikema Shima (24°56'N., 125°16'E.) has at its SE end a con-
7.16 However, care should be taken in avoiding the spoil ground and
spicuous dome-shaped hill, 27m high. A light stands on the submarine cable in the vicinity.
NW side of the islet. Directions.—Vessels approaching from the N should stay
7.17
A light stands on a breakwater, 1.25 miles SE of Ikema Shi-

7.16 clear of Yaye Bise (Yaee Bisel) and approach on a line bearing
ma Light. 138°, between the telecommunication tower, 84m high, with a
A fish haven lies 14 miles W of Ikema Shima Light.
7.16 parabolic antenna and a radar dome at the center of Miyako
Shima near Nobara Take. When Ikema Shima Light is abeam,
7.17 Hirara (24°48'N., 125°17'E.) (World Port Index No. alter course to 120° and head towards Nakamo Hanare, which
62510) is on the W coast of Miyako Shima; it consists of a lies 1.1 miles NNE of Shimo Saki. By following this course it
town, a small natural harbor with anchorage for large and small is possible to reach the anchorage recommended for large ves-
vessels, and berthing facilities for small vessels. sels. There are no particularly conspicuous marks for vessels
Hirara Ko is open NW, but affords shelter from both wind
7.17 intended to enter this port; vessels should confirm their posi-
and sea between NE and SW through S. tion by the landmark.
Tides—Currents.—The mean high water interval at Hirara
7.17 Under no circumstances should a vessel enter the foul area
7.17
Ko is 6 hours 49 minutes. Spring tides rise 1.8m; neap tides lying off the W coast of Miyako Shima between Irabu Shima
rise 1.3m. and Shimoji Shima, on the NW, and Kurema Shima and its
Depths—Limitations.—No. 1 Wharf extends NW from the
7.17 projecting reefs, on the SE.
front of the town at the inner end of the harbor. There are Caution.—There are a number of detached coral patches,
7.17
depths of 2 to 6m alongside on the NE side of the wharf and a some of which are white and easily distinguished, but others
depth of 7.5m on its SW side. Four basins protected by break- are black and difficult to see; furthermore, undiscovered dan-
waters are formed in the reclaimed land, N of No. 1 Wharf. gers may exist, and because of the nature of the bottom, the
No. 2 Wharf, with depths of 6.5 to 9m alongside, lies 183m
7.17 flukes of the anchor sometimes becomes wedged between the
SW of No. 1 Wharf. rocks. South of Shimo Saki, which lies about 4.5 miles S of Iri-
No. 3 Wharf, with a depth of 7.5m on its NE side, is SW of
7.17 hianna Saki (24°55'N., 125°17'E.), the bottom is in places
No. 2 Wharf. white and the rocks black.
No. 4 Wharf, with a depth of 4.5m, is close E of No. 3
7.17 Vessels should note Miyako Shima and the adjacent islands
7.17
Wharf. have been reported to lie 1.1 miles W and 0.1 mile S of their
Shimozaki Wharf has a length of 170m, with depths along-
7.17 charted positions.
side of 10m.
Mud and sand spoil ground disposal sites and are situated 0.4
7.17 7.18 North side of Miyako Shima.—Yaye Bise (Yae
mile N of Naga-Saki, 1 mile W of Irihianna Saki, and 0.5 mile Bise) (25°01'N., 125°17'E.) is a dangerous area consisting of
N of Shimo Saki. extensive coral reefs; in rough weather the reefs are marked by
Aspect.—There are few conspicuous landmarks in the vicin-
7.17 breakers, but in calm weather they constitute a very serious
ity of the Port of Hirara because the land is level and low, how- danger at HW. Great caution should be exercised when navi-
ever, the following can be identified, as follows gating in their vicinity. Yaye Bise is marked by beacons, all of
1. The NW extremity of Irabu Shima and the top of the which are about 3m high.
cliff on the SE end of the island. Ogami Shima (24°55'N., 125°20'E.) is a conical islet with
7.18
2. The dome-shaped hill and the light structure on Ikema trees on its summit; it is the most conspicuous feature in the vi-
Shima. cinity.
3. Irihanna Saki and Sedo Saki (Miyo Saki). Fude Iwa, about 4.8 miles NE of Ogami Shima, resembles a
7.18
4. Ogami Shima. floating turtle when seen from the E and forms a good land-
5. A chimney about the middle of the town of Hirara. mark; it is on an extensive reef and is marked by a light.
6. Two telecommunication towers, painted red and
white, with parabolic antennas, E of downtown Hirara. Okinawa Gunto
Anchorages.—The recommended anchorage for large ves-
7.17
sels, in 53m, fine sand and shells, lies with the summit of Oga- 7.19 Okinawa Gunto (26°20'N., 127°30'E.) consists of the
mi Shima bearing 055°, about 4.5 miles. Another anchorage principal island of Okinawa Shima together with a number of
for large vessels is available at a point where the Ikema Shima islands and islets to the N and W. The group is reported to be a
Light bears 011°, the tip of Irihianna Saki bears 051°, the outer good radar target at 17 miles.
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Caution.—Several fish havens lie in the waters surrounding

7.19 rock with two pointed summits, is 11.9m high, and lies close E
these islands, some are charted, others of a temporary nature of Gambaruno Saki, the S extremity of Tonaki Shima is 32m
are not. high, and close within it are three conspicuous pointed hills.
Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain open
7.21
7.20 Kume Shima (26°20'N., 126°47'E.), the W of the anchorage outside the reefs filling the bay on the E side of Ton-
Okinawa Gunto group, is elevated in its N and S parts, so that aki Shima.
from the E or W it appears at a distance as two islands. Both
the N and S sides of the island are cliffy, but the E and W ends 7.22 Aguni Shima (26°35'N., 127°14'E.) is located about
are low. Kume Shima has been reported radar conspicuous at 14 miles NNE of Tonaki Shima. The W portion of the island is
27 miles. a plateau; near the middle of the E edge of the plateau there is a
Kume Shima Light (26°21.7'N., 126°42.7'E.) stands 1 mile
7.20 woodland which is conspicuous from E, its top being at an ele-
E of the W extremity of Kume Shima. vation of 77m. A low flat rock, on the NW side of Fudesaki Sa-
Gima Ko, on the SW side of Kume Shima, is only available
7.20 ki, the SW extremity of Aguni Shima, is joined to the shore by
to small vessels with local knowledge. a coral reef and is a conspicuous feature; it is marked by a
Shimajiri Saki, the S extremity of Kume Shima, consists of
7.20 light. Two sunken rocks, close SW of Fudesaki Saki, are al-
shingles; it is surmounted by a conspicuous pointed hill, 65m ways marked by breakers.
high. Anchorage.—Open anchorage, affording some shelter from
7.22
Tonobara Iwa is an islet about 1.5 miles SSE of Shimajiri Sa-

7.20 winds between the N and E, can be obtained by vessels with lo-
ki; its S side is a conspicuous cliff. cal knowledge outside the reefs fronting the village of Hama,
Ogame Se, the coral reef extending E from the E side of
7.20 on the S side of Aguni Shima.
Kume Shima, is always marked by breakers. The N side of the Aguini Ko, a local port, is enclosed by E and W breakwaters
7.22
reef covers at HW, and the S side is awash. and is open to the S; a swell runs direct into the harbor. North
Ogan Misaki lies at the end of Ogame Se, about 6.5 miles E
7.20 of the entrance there is a small jetty; W of this jetty there is a
of Kume Shima. This reef is marked by a light. quay, 30m long, with depths of 4.4 to 4.6m alongside. To the E
Nakazato Gyoko, a small fishing harbor, is situated about 0.3
7.20 of the jetty, there are berthing facilities for fishing vessels.
mile NW of Sonami Saki. The entrance is marked by a buoy 7.22Submarine cables lie between the SW point of Aguni Shima
and the harbor is protected by a breakwater. A light stands at and Kume Shima.
the head of this breakwater.
A submarine cable runs from a wave meter on the sea bed, in
7.20 7.23 Kerama Retto is an archipelago within the Okinawa
the vicinity of the harbor entrance, to the shore SW. Gunto group extending from Yakabi Shima and Kuba Shima
The velocities of the tidal currents off this reef exceed 3
7.20 on the W, to Mae Shima, on the E. The islands are hilly; the
knots and tide rips occur. summits of the hills are covered with dense forests and pine
Shimajiri Wan, entered about 1 mile NE of Shimajiri Saki, is
7.20 trees.
only available to vessels with local knowledge. In rough weath- Tides—Currents.—In the various channels of Kerama Ret-
7.23
er, its whole surface is covered with breakers, because of the to, the tidal currents flow continuously N or S for a period of
number of sunken rocks in it. about 6 hours at a rate that occasionally reaches 3 knots. The N
Tori Shima (26°36'N., 126°50'E.), about 15 miles N of
7.20 current flows from 3 to 4 hours after LW; the S current flows
Kume Shima, is a rocky islet faced with a cliff on its N side, its from 3 to 4 hours after HW and to 3 to 4 hours after LW.
S side being somewhat sloping. At either end of the islet there Tokashiki Shima (26°11'N., 127°21'E.) is the largest island
is a pointed rock, and between them the surface is almost flat, in the Kerama Retto group. The island has two groups of hills
so that from certain directions the islet has the appearance of a on it, one in the N and the other in the S part. Akama Yama, the
steam vessel; from E or W, it appears as two rocks. Tori Shima summit of the island, rises in the N group about 1 mile SE of
is frequented by vast numbers of birds, whose cries in the Nu Saki (26°13'N., 127°21'E.). Takinomichi Yama and Omija
morning and evening are stated to have been heard at a distance Yama, which are conspicuous in the S group, rise about 1.8
of 1 or 2 miles. Tori Shima has been reported radar conspicu- miles and 1 mile N, respectively, of Aware Saki, the S extremi-
ous at 25 miles. ty of the island; the former hill has a pine woodland on its sum-
mit. A light stands on the summit of the islet.
7.21 Irisuna Shima (26°23'N., 127°06'E.), about 15 miles It was reported (1963) that a large group of lights in the vi-
7.23
E of Kume Shima, has on it two flat circular knolls covered cinity of Akama Yama is very conspicuous and visible from a
with palm trees. At the N end of the islet there is a flat sandy great distance at sea.
beach on which are two buildings. The velocities of the tidal Kerama Kaikyo is the channel leading through Kerama Ret-
7.23
currents in the channel between Irisuna Shima and Tonaki Shi- to, between Tokashiki Shima and the islands to the W.
ma, close E, sometimes exceed 3 knots and eddies occur. In a The E side of the strait is relatively free of dangers, but the
7.23
position about 4.5 miles S of Irisuna Shima, where the depths W side has numerous charted dangers. The channel has a depth
suddenly increase to over 183m, there are always eddies. of about 60m and has a navigable width of 0.8 mile.
Tonaki Shima (26°22'N., 127°09'E.), about 3 miles SE of
7.21 The interior of the strait is a natural anchorage protected
7.23
Irisuna Shima, is elevated at its N and S ends, so that from a from all winds. At times, vessels from Naha Ko seek shelter
distance it appears on certain bearings as two islets. The slopes from storms in this strait. In 1945, a typhoon struck the strait
of Nishimori, the N summit, are almost completely cultivated; and several vessels dragged anchor and ran aground; therefore,
O Take, the S summit, is rocky. Un Shi, a conspicuous black it cannot be considered a safe anchorage under such severe
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conditions. The depth here is 0.5m. A rock reef ledge extends about 0.8
Submarine cables lie across Kerama Kaikyo, running from
7.23 mile from the N side of Muki. The waves break constantly over
the S side of Zamami Shima to the NW side of Tokashiki Shi- this reef.
ma, and to the SW side of Okinawa Shima. Tokomasari Sho lies about 1.4 miles NW of Kiyan Saki and
7.25
Tomumoya Sho consists of three shallow patches in the S ap-

7.23 is a reef that uncovers.
proach to Kerama Kaikyo. The N patches are rocks that uncov- Reference should be made to the chart for location of the fish
7.25
er at 1.8m and the S patch has a depth of 5.5m. About 2.3 miles haven obstructions off this coast.
WSW of Tomumoya Sho lies Shimo Sone. This is always Senaga Shima (26°10'N., 127°39'E.), about 6 miles N of Ki-
7.25
marked by eddies and is a steep-to rock with a depth of 5.5m. yan Saki, is conspicuous and is surrounded by sandy beaches,
Mae Shima (26°13'N., 127°27'E.), the E island of the Kera-
7.23 from which it rises in rocky steps to a conical hill.
ma Retto group, is sparsely covered with trees and has a con- Omine Yama (26°11'N., 127°39'E.) is a conspicuous isolat-
7.25
spicuous conical summit. Hate Shima, about 1 mile to the N, is ed 27m hill, with several large pine trees on it. A fish haven lies
also conical. A light is situated on Hate Shima. 1.5 miles SW of Omine Yama. A beacon marks the W extremi-
Rukan Sho (26°06'N., 127°32'E.), a reef about 13 miles SE
7.23 ty of Ose reef, lying 1.25 miles W of Omine Saki.
of Mae Shima, is marked by a light, fitted with a radar reflector
at its N point. Naha Ko (26°13'N., 127°41'E.)
Keise Shima, about 9.5 miles N of Rukan Sho, is a group of
7.23
three sand and pebble islands. World Port Index No. 62500
Okinawa Shima 7.26 Naha Ko, the primary large harbor in Nansei Shoto, is
on the S part of the W coast of Okinawa Shima. It consists of
7.24 The SW and NE parts of Okinawa Shima differ great- the city, which is the principal city of the island, an outer har-
ly in character; the NE part is rugged, mountainous, wooded, bor, and inner harbors with anchorage and berthing facilities
there are few inhabitants, and very little cultivated land, where- for large vessels.
as the SW part is populous and consists of hills and plateaus Winds—Weather.—The outer harbor is exposed to winds
7.26
which, except where there is a sparse growth of trees, are high- from the W to N, but the seas are reduced by the numerous cor-
ly cultivated. al reefs. The wind is usually from the N or S; from November
Caution.—Coral reefs fringe Okinawa Shima, especially the
7.24 through March, the winds are from NW through NE most of
SW part, where conditions are favorable for rapid growth. The the time. The wind is from the E for the greater part of April
development of coral reefs greatly affects the bays and harbors and May, and from the S from June through August. The veloc-
of the island; for example, Naha Ko becomes so narrow it is ity of the prevailing wind is a gentle to moderate breeze. A
difficult to enter or leave the harbor. maximum wind velocity of more than 96 knots from the E to
Caution should be exercised when approaching Okinawa
7.24 NE has been recorded at the harbor.
Shima. A landfall should not be attempted during the hours of The rainy season lasts from the first of May to the last of
7.26
darkness or poor visibility. The presence of reefs and shoals September, with a monthly average of 215mm. December
fringing the island substantially reduces the effectiveness of ra- through February is the driest period, with an average monthly
dar. rainfall of 125mm.
A submarine exercise area is from 12 to 15 miles E of the N
7.24 When strong W to N winds exceed 25 knots, traffic move-
7.26
part of the SE side of Okinawa Shima. ments in the outer harbor becomes difficult.
The approaches to Okinawa Shima are known to have a high
7.24 Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Naha Ko is 6
7.26
number of collisions between small boats as well as the strand- hours 52 minutes; spring tides rise 2m and neap tides rise 1.4m.
ing of small boats. Many marine incidents also involve fishing The tidal currents on the rising and falling tides, respectively,
7.26
vessels. Many coral reefs and shoals lie in this area and even flow NE and SW in the approach to the harbor, and N and S
experienced mariners must proceed carefully. across its entrance; they turn from 1.5 to 2 hours after HW and
LW, and at springs attain a rate of 1.8 knots.
Okinawa Shima—West Side West of Jijaka Se and Kanno Se, the flood current sets NNE
7.26
with a velocity of 2.3 knots, and the ebb current sets SSW with
7.25 Kiyan Saki (26°05'N., 127°40'E.) is the SW point of a velocity of 2 knots.
Okinawa Shima; the ruins of an ancient castle are close E of In the vicinity of the sea buoy, the flood current sets NE at a
7.26
the point. maximum rate of 1.5 knots, while the ebb current sets SW at a
Several fish havens lie within an area extending 19 miles
7.25 maximum rate of 1.5 knots.
from the coast to the WNW and E of Kiyan Saki Light. A fish At the breakwater in To Kuchi entrance, the flood current
7.26
haven lies 18 miles SW of the light. sets NE at a rate of 1 knot, while the ebb current sets SSE at a
Yoza Dake, about 3.5 miles NE of Kiyan Saki, is 168m high,
7.25 maximum rate of 1 knot.
flat-topped, and conspicuous. There are two tanks and a dome Depths—Limitations.—The depths in To Kuchi, the main
7.26
on its summit. A television tower stands 5.5 miles N of Yoza channel, and in the main harbor are maintained by dredging
Dake. and are sufficient to accommodate deep-draft vessels. It is ad-
Okaha Shima, a small islet about 3.5 miles NNW of Kiyan
7.25 visable that mariners endeavor to obtain the most recent depth
Saki, is always marked by breakers. information before entering port. There are no restrictions as to
Muki is a reef located about 1 mile WNW of Okaha Shima.
7.25 the length or beam of vessels entering Naha. The depth limita-
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Naha Wharf Chiku
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Shinko Chiku Urasoe Wharf Chiku
tion in the channel is 11m. The largest known ship to moor at a Depths alongside the berths in this harbor range from 3 to
7.26
port wharf was 115,875 tons, with a draft of 8.5m. Vessels ex- 14m.
ceeding 30,000 gt, however, should consult with the Maritime Okinawa Oil Supply Jetty, situated outside the harbor en-
7.26
Safety Agency. trance 0.5 mile W of Miegusuku, is a dolphin berth, with a

The bay has three waterways; Miyako Kuchi, To Kuchi, and
7.26 depth alongside of 6.4m.
Yamato Kuchi. It is advised that vessels refrain from navigat- A small basin, having depths of about 4m, lies close S of
7.26
ing through Miyako Kuchi, unless well-experienced in the con- Miegusuku. Naha Wharf Quay No. 1 to Quay No. 7 lie on Na-
ditions of the area. To Kuchi affords the easiest navigation, and ha Wharf, situated on the NE side of the inner part of the har-
most vessels choose this waterway. Vessels should navigate bor. The quays are commercial berths having depths alongside
with caution and note the location of the shoals in this area. Ya- of 5 to 9m. Naha Wharf is also used by the ferries commuting
mato Kuchi runs between the NW part of Inan Bise and Jijaka to the mainland and by passenger and coastal vessels. Gunko
Bise. This waterway is used by vessels up to 5,000 gt. Vessels Quay, having 11 berths reserved for military traffic, lies on the
not experienced in navigating this area should not proceed at S side of the basin and has depths of 4.6 to 10.3m alongside.
night. Vessels having a maximum draft of 6m are reported to be ac-
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commodated at the military pier (2010). The channel to the Kanno Se, and Jijaka Se. Anchorage with relatively safety can
pier has depths of 7.8 to 12.5m. be made here, but the area is surrounded by coral reefs and the
The newer port of Naha Shin Ko (26°14'N., 127°41'E.), also
7.26 bottom is dangerous, therefore, anchorage without pilot
known as Aja Port, is situated 1 mile N of Okinawa. Shinko assistance and/or local knowledge is not recommended.
Wharf lies on the N side of Shinko and is divided into two ba-
sins. Berth No. 1 and Berth No. 2 have depths of 7.5m and 4m, Naha—Contact Information
respectively. Quay No. 3 and Quay No. 4 have alongside
depths of 7.5m. Vessels up to 20,000 dwt may berth at Quay Pilots
No. 5, Quay No. 6, and Quay No. 7, in depths of 11m. Quay Call sign Naha Pilots
No. 9 and Quay No. 10 have alongside depths of 14m and can
accommodate vessels of up to 40,000 dwt. VHF VHF channels 16 and 68
Urasoe Wharf, on the E side of the basin, is dredged to 7.5m
7.26 Telephone 81-98-868-1613
and lies NE of Shinko Wharf. Aja Fishing Harbor lies on the Facsimile 81-98-868-9785
SW side of the basin.
Aspect.—Miegusuku (Miyegusuku) (26°12'N., 127°40'E.)
7.26
Port Authority
has a signal station and a white marker. Telephone 81-98-868-4544
Sojun Yama, a hilltop close NE of Miegusuku, is 46m high
7.26
and a hotel just a little farther E are both easily seen. Facsimile 81-98-862-4233
A conspicuous hospital stands on the NE side of Sojun Yama
7.26
and conspicuous hotels stand 0.2 mile N and 0.3 mile ENE of
the hospital.
The Quarantine Anchorage lies close W of the Middle
A television tower, 51m high and painted red and white, lies
7.26
7.26
Breakwater, Kanno Bise, and Zizyaka Bise. A submarine cable

0.5 mile ENE of Miegusuku.
for a wave meter lies N of this anchorage.
A lighted range leads through To Kuchi and are shown from
7.26
the head of the harbor. It has been reported that during late af- Attention must be paid to the installation of five standard an-
7.26
ternoon, the range may be obscured by vessels moored inside chorage areas. These anchorages have been installed for the
purpose of securing passages for ships as well as anchorage ar-
the harbor. A port control tower in position 26°14’N, 127°41’E
stands on top of a large rectangular building. Both the control eas for vessels carrying dangerous cargo. For detailed informa-
tower and the building are painted white and red horizontal tion on these areas, contact the Port Director.
stripes. Taking refuge at Naha Ko is dangerous during rough weath-
7.26
An international airport is situated 1.5 miles WSW of Naha.

7.26
er, especially when a typhoon is approaching; large ships take
Medical facilities are available close to the port. refuge at Oshima Strait, N of the Nanse Islands, while ships of
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 300
7.26 less than 1,000 gt take refuge at Unten Port; also, ships are re-
gt and entering the Naha Wharf. Pilotage is not compulsory for ported to take refuge at Agonoura Port in the Kerama Kaikyo.
vessels bound for Shinko Wharf. Pilots board in position Caution.—The charted shoals can usually be identified by
7.26
26°14'N, 127°38'E. Naha Pilots should be contacted 1 hour pri- the color of the water, however, at times during the rainy sea-
or to arrival. son, because of muddy water flowing out of the inner harbor,
Berthing is normally carried out during daylight hours only.
7.26
the sea becomes white and has the appearance of shoals, espe-
Unberthing can be undertaken at any time. cially in the vicinity of Sakibaru Saki.
Regulations.—Vessels over 500 gt must send notice of ar-
7.26
It has been reported that the reef Jijaka Se (Zizyaka Bise) ex-
7.26
rival by noon, one day prior to arrival. tends farther W than charted.
Signals.—Vessels entering into or departing from Naha Port
7.26 There is a dangerous wreck approximately 1 mile N of Jijaka
7.26
must show the following signals: Se.

1. Entering Naha Wharf—Second Substitute over N Near the entrance of the main inner harbor there is a tenden-
7.26
flag. cy for a vessel to be set toward Miyegusuku on the falling tide.

2. Entering Shinko Wharf—Second Substitute over S It is reported that the S tidal current sometimes flows off the
7.26
flag. reefs into the fairway with such force as to inconvenience a

3. Entering Tomari Wharf—Second Substitute over T vessel entering or leaving.
flag.
4. Entering Urasoe Wharf—Second Substitute over U Okinawa Shima—West Side (continued)
flag.
5. Departing via Toukuchi—First Substitute over T flag. 7.27 Kuju Saki (26°16'N., 127°43'E.) is a low scrub-cov-
6. Departing via Yamatokuchi—First Substitute over Y ered point, close off which is a rocky islet, 9m high. Two chim-
flag. neys, with red and white bands and having heights of 164m and
Contact Information.—See the table titled Naha—Contact 174m, stand 0.5 mile E of Kuju Saki.
Information. A channel, marked by lighted buoys and buoys, leads to
7.27
Anchorage.—The outer anchorage is within a W semicircle, Makiminato, an islet 0.75 mile E of Makiminato Saki. The
the diameter of which is 3 miles long in a N-S direction and is channel entrance is marked by Lighted Buoy No 2, moored 1
centered at Naha Ko Lighted Entrance Buoy. mile NNW of Makiminato Saki.
The inner anchorage is E of a line connecting Monnan Se, A light stands on the head of Ginowan Ko Breakwater, situ-
7.27
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Naha Military Port
ated 1.1 miles NE of Makiminato Saki. between the SW and W. Fixed fish traps are laid along the
Sunabi (26°20'N., 127°45'E.) is a village backed by a con-
7.27 shores of Nago Wan between Onna, a village about 8.5 miles
spicuous row of rocks with a serrated outline. NE of Zanpa Misaki, and Awa, a village about 2 miles E of the
Kadena Airport Aero Light is shown at an elevation of 96m
7.27 N entrance point of the bay. Anchorage can be obtained about
from a position 1.5 miles NE of Sunabi. 0.5 mile offshore, abreast the village of Okaneku at the head of
Zanpa Misaki (26°26'N., 127°43'E.) is a conspicuous, flat-
7.27 the bay. A breakwater, with a light at its head, fronts Okaneku.
topped, and grassy cape on which are a few rocks with palm The quays in the harbor have depths alongside of 2 to 4.6m. A
trees among them and a light. A tank tower about 3 miles S of submarine cable lies 0.2 mile ENE from the coast at a point 3.5
Zanpa Misaki is conspicuous. Sakimi, the conspicuous ruins of miles WSW of Okaneku.
an ancient castle, with pine trees on its walls, stands about 2.5 Sesoko Byochi (26°38'N., 127°53'E.) affords anchorage for
7.27
miles SE of Zanpa Misaki. small vessels sheltered from winds from all directions, in 9.1 to
Nago Wan (26°34'N., 127°56'E.) is exposed to winds from
7.27 20m. A good berth is in 18.3m, sand and shells, with the sum-
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mit of Sesoko Shima bearing 318° and distant 0.75 mile. In this Wan to Hedo Misaki has few indentations and is generally gen-
position, the tidal currents are appreciable, but good protection tly shelving. Because of coral reefs the coast should be ap-
is afforded against NE winds. The N entrance of this anchorage proached no closer than 0.5 mile, but farther out it is steep-to.
is almost blocked by reefs and should not be attempted; the S Tides—Currents.—Within 3 miles offshore of the E coast
7.29
entrance is recommended. of the island, the flood tide flows S or SW and the ebb tide in
A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about 22m, spans Ses-
7.27 the opposite direction. Off Adaka Shima the rate does not ex-
oko Byochi. ceed 1 knot. More than 3 miles offshore the flood tide general-
Caution.—A number of live cannon shells have been found
7.27 ly seems to be N.
in this anchorage. Vessels should seek information from the During the ebb tide, the current pushes a vessel towards
7.29
port of Toguti Ko before anchoring here. Tsuken Shima.

The water tower in position 26°09'N, 127°47'E is prominent.
7.29
7.28 Toguchi Ko (26°40'N., 127°53'E.) provides sheltered

anchorage, in 12.8 to 18m, in the N part, and an anchorage, in 7.30 Tsugen Shima (Tsuken Shima) (26°15'N., 127°57'E.)
6.8 to 22m, off the inner harbor in the S part, except during W is surmounted by some conspicuous pine trees. A radio tower
to NW winds. The reefs in the N part of the harbor are usually close N of the light on the island is reported to be more con-
marked by breakers. spicuous than the light. An obstructed fish haven lies about 2
Iigusuku Yama (26°43'N., 127°49'E.) rises on the E part of
7.28 miles W of the light.
Ii Shima; it has the appearance of a hat from ENE. A light, Heanza Banare (26°21'N., 127°57'E.), about 5 miles N of
7.30
11m high, stands on the W extremity of Ii Shima. Tsugen Shima, has a conspicuous chimney on its SE side. A
Bise Saki (26°43'N., 127°53'E.) is low and has a serrated
7.28 small white tank, with five large green tanks extending NW
outline. from it, is reported to be prominent close SW of the chimney.
Unten Ko (26°41'N., 128°01'E.), off the SW side of Kouri
7.28 Okinawa Sekiyukiti is comprised of two parts, Nakagusuku
7.30
Shima, affords anchorage, in about 22m, in the outer part. It is Wan and Kin Wan, and is divided here into those two parts for
exposed to N winds, and the swinging room is restricted. description. There are numerous berths and facilities within
The inner anchorage, off the village of Unten, in 14.6 to
7.28 these ports, most of them belong to and are for the exclusive
16m, mud bottom, is a safe anchorage for small vessels. use of oil companies.
Submarine cables are laid across the channel between the
7.28
SW extremity of Kouri Shima and the main island. A subma- Nakagusuku Wan (26°16'N., 127°55'E.)
rine power cable runs N from the mainland coast 2.5 miles W
of Kouri Shima. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of about World Port Index No. 62505
37m, crosses the river in the vicinity of Kuganima Sachi
(26°40'N., 128°00'E.). 7.31 Nakagusuku Wan, sometimes called Buckner Bay, is a
Pilotage.—A pilot can be arranged from the Naha Pilotage
7.28 big wide open bay occupying the S half of Kin-Nakagusuku
Area. Ko. The port facility here is sometimes referred to as Nishiara.
Hedo Misaki (26°52'N., 128°16'E.) is the termination of a
7.28 The bay becomes more shallow farther in and reefs extend off-
level promontory and is faced by a cliff, 30m high. On this shore for a considerable distance. In particular, there are many
promontory stands a pine woodland, and about 1.3 miles S of rocks awash and covered rocks for about 6 miles S from the N
the cape there is an isolated, rocky hill, 246m high, both of corner of the inside the bay that form an obstruction in the
which are conspicuous. At the foot of the hill stands a conspic- roadstead.
uous monument resembling a large house built of chalk. A There are four channels to the entrance of this bay. They are,
7.31
light stands on the W side of Hedo Misaki. from the S, Kudaka Kuchi, Tachii Kuchi, Tsuken Kuchi, and
Hamahiga Kuchi. The preferred channel is most often Tachii
Okinawa Shima—East Side Kuchi, which is approximately 2 miles wide and has a depth of
55m.
7.29 On the S part of the E coast there are several bays. Be- This port handles the crude oil and product for Okinawa Pre-
7.31
cause there are many islands, islets, and rocks in the vicinity of fecture.
the entrances to these bays, there is shelter from winds and Winds—Weather.—Nakagusuku Wan is exposed to winds
7.31
waves and the depth of water allows for anchoring large ves- between the NE and SE. Violent squalls occur occasionally in
sels; however, because of the great number of dangers within the bay and vessels should provide for this contingency.
the bays caution is necessary. At Baten Ko, the MHW interval is 6 hours 22 minutes.
7.31
From Ari Saki, the S extremity of Okinawa Shima, to Chin

7.29 Spring tides rise 2m and neap tides rise 1.5m. On the E side of
Saki (Kin Misaki), about halfway along the E coast of the is- Baten Ko, there is a gap in the coastal reef leading to a small
land, the coast is indented to form the two large bays, Nakagu- basin; buoys mark the entrance.
suku Wan and Kin Wan (Chin Wan). Coral reefs extend well- Depths—Limitations.—For crude oil vessels, a single
7.31
offshore from these bays. anchor leg type mooring (SALM) capable of handling vessels
From Chin Saki to Kaata Wan, about 16 miles farther N,
7.29 from 90,000 to 270,000 dwt is established in approximate
there are several smaller bays, but most of these entrances are position 26°14.2'N, 127°49.9'E, about 2.5 miles offshore. The
blocked by coral reefs so that large vessels are only able to en- depth of water at the buoy position is about 25m. Vessels may
ter Ora Wan (Oura Wan). remain at the berth in winds up to 50 miles per hour.
The remaining portion of the 21 miles of coast from Kaata
7.29 A product pier is connected to the shore and has two berths;
7.31
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Okinawa Navy Pier
one berth is for vessels up to 65,000 dwt the other berth is for nent. Another light stands 1.5 miles ESE of the television tow-
small vessels up to 4,000 dwt. The depth at the pier is about er. Two water towers standing 1.25 miles SSW and SE of Baten
14.3m. Ko are conspicuous.
A refinery pier, with two dolphin berths at its T-head, is situ-
7.31 A lighthouse on Katsuren Saki (26°17'N., 127°55'E.) is also
7.31
ated 4 miles SSW of Kuba Saki and is suitable for vessels up to prominent, although care must be taken not to confuse the light
250,000 dwt. structure with any of the surrounding white structures. A light-
A fairway dredged to depth of 10m extends from the break-
7.31 ed buoy is situated about 2.5 miles in a SE direction within
water to the inner harbor, Nakagusuku Shinko. There a number Touken Kuchi.
of shoals that lie close to the fairway. There are four berths at Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for inbound vessels only.
7.31
the inner harbor with alongside depths of 5.5 to 11m; vessels of Normally vessels will be expected to enter Nakagusuku Wan
up to 40,000 dwt can be accommodated. through the Tachii Kuchi entrance and pick up the berthing
Aspect.—The water towers standing 1.25 miles SSW and
7.31 master inside the bay, S of Tsugen Shima (Tsuken Shima).
SE of Baten Ko are conspicuous. Berthing masters request vessels keep S of buoy marking Chi-
Yonabarn Wan, the SW part of Nakagusuku Wan, is
7.31 kuniga Shoal. Tugs are available. Berthing is carried out in
sheltered by hills on its S and W sides and affords anchorage in daylight only; unberthing is carried out 24 hours. A pilot can
summer. be employed by ships entering and leaving White Beach Gun-
Several fish havens lie in Yonabarn Wan.
7.31 ko on the W shore of Katsuren-Hanto. The pilot will be dis-
A light stands on the W end of a breakwater at the entrance
7.31 patched from Naha and will board in approximate position
to a small harbor lying 0.6 mile W of China Saki. 26°16.0'N, 127°54.8'E.
In the Tachii Kuchi entrance, the flood current sets in at a
7.31 Regulations.—The ETA at the refinery pier should be con-
7.31
small rate and the ebb current sets out at a rate of 0.75 knot. In firmed 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours, and 12 hours before arriv-
Kudaka Kuchi, farther S, the currents attain a rate of 1 knot. al. A vessel awaiting a berth should anchor 4 miles E of the
Strong currents have been reported in the bay with a set toward refinery pier after embarking the berthing master. Berthing at
the island of Tsuken Shima. the SBM and pier is restricted to daylight hours; unberthing
Kuba Saki (26°17'N., 127°49'E.), at the middle of the head
7.31 may be carried out any time of day or night.
of Nakagusuku Wan, rises to a hill 175m high, covered with Anchorage.—Nakagusuku Wan affords good anchorage to
7.31
pine trees, and conspicuous; a ruined castle is on the W side of large vessels, in 21.9 to 36.6m, sand and shells, around the cen-
the hill. A light stands on the head of a breakwater, extending ter of the bay. Vessels should note, in the area around the center
SW from a reclaimed land, about 0.6 mile NNW of a television of bay, a high swell may intrude if winds from the ENE or ESE
tower. continue for 2 or 3 days. Traffic between the ship and land be-
The charted aerial beacon 5 miles NW of Kuba Saki is prom-
7.31 comes impossible.
inent. Entrance into the sea area within 50m of the hazardous cargo
7.31
A large building, with a chimney on its roof, is about 2.5

7.31 berths is prohibited to vessels not equipped with spark preven-
miles NNE of Kuba Saki. tion screens in their funnels, vessels handling naked fire, and
A television tower, on the E end of a sand spit about 2.5
7.31 vessels on which fire control administration is insufficient.
miles NE of Kuba Saki, and the white buildings and white The quarantine anchorage lies N of Kutaka Shima, as indi-
7.31
chimney of a sugar mill about 2 miles farther NE are promi- cated on the chart.
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7.32 Katsurin Wan (Katchin Wan) is sheltered by the hills lie in Kin Wan.
on Katsuri Hanton (Katchin Hanto) on its NE side, and by the Kuro Se, 20m high, is a conspicuous rock that lies about 0.5
7.33
reefs N of Tsuken Shima on its E side; it affords good winter mile E of Kin Saki.
anchorage, in 14.6 or 16.5m, to vessels with local knowledge. Pilotage.—Vessels should steer for position 26°26'N, 128°
7.33
Depths—Limitations.—A channel, dredged to 13m in 1996

7.32 04'E, off the E coast of Okinawa Shima; from that point steer
and marked by lighted and unlighted buoys, leads to a wharf at due W passing the buoy marking the N side of Mengui Sho
the head of Katsurin Wan. (approximate position 26°24.7'N., 128°02'E.), abeam to port,
Aspect.—A television tower stands at the end of a spit ex-
7.32 1.25 miles distant. The berthing master will board vessels
tending ESE from the W shore of Katsuren Wan. A radome, (150,000 dwt or more) to the port when they are abeam of the
with a radio tower nearby, stands about 0.4 mile NW of Kat- buoy. If circumstances prevent this the vessel should continue
suren Saki. A light stands 1.5 miles ESE of the television tower on a W course for 1 mile past the buoy, then alter course to
and a conspicuous white chimney stands 1 mile NW of Kat- 233°. About 3.3 miles on this last course should bring the ves-
suren Saki Light. sel approximately to the inner pilot station at 26°24'N,
Yonabaru Wan is sheltered by hills on its S and W sides, and
7.32 127°58'E.
affords anchorage in summer. Vessels are advised to send their ETA at least 72 hours, 48
7.33
Baten Ko (26°10'N., 127°47'E.) is sheltered, except from the

7.32 hours, and 24 hours in advance. The ETA should be confirmed
N, and affords good anchorage in summer, but it is only avail- at least 12 hours before expected arrival.
able to small vessels. Berthing operations are permitted during daylight hours on-
7.33
Yonabaru Ko is open E, and is therefore not a good anchor-

7.32 ly, however, unberthing may take place at any time of the day
age, however, it is much used by local small vessels. or night.
In the interest of safety, ships will not enter the restricted ar-
7.32 Anchorages.—For mammoth vessels, in order of arrival, an-
7.33
ea unless so directed by the berthing master. chorage can be taken, as follows:

Caution.—It is reported (2015) that vessels entering Naka-
7.32 1. Anchorage M1—26°24'09"N, 127°57'41”E.
gusuku Wan through Tachii Kuchi should pay particular atten- 2. Anchorage M2—26°24'49"N, 127°58'15”E.
tion to stay clear of Uhu Bisi reef, located immediately S of the 3. Anchorage M3—26°25'29"N, 127°58'40”E.
channel in approximate position 26°12'N, 127°57'E. 4. Anchorage M4—26°26'08"N, 127°59'05”E.
Japanese Coast Guard MSA approval is obtained by the ves-
7.33
Kin Wan (Chin Wan) (26°25'N., 127°54'E.) sel’s agent.

For vessels of 50,000 to 150,000 dwt, anchorage can be tak-
7.33
World Port Index No. 62495 en, as follows:

1. Anchorage S1—26°23'38"N, 127°57'29”E.
7.33 The port of Kin Wan (Chin Wan) consists of several 2. Anchorage S2—26°23'14"N, 127°57'14”E.
towns and a large open bay with anchoring, mooring, and 3. Anchorage S3—26°22'50"N, 126°22'31”E.
berthing facilities for large vessels. The Products Anchorage is an area bounded by a line joining
7.33
Winds—Weather.—Northeast winds cause a considerable

7.33 the following positions:
swell within the bay. When typhoons are imminent, all cargo a. 26°22'00"N, 127°56'29"E.
operations cease and vessels are required to vacate berths and b. 26°22'13"N, 127°56'33"E.
are recommended to proceed to sea. c. 26°22'00"N, 127°57'19"E.
Depths—Limitations.—The sea berths can handle vessels
7.33 d. 26°21'51"N, 127°57'05"E.
of 500,000 dwt and 150,000 dwt, and have depths of 31m and The holding ground is good in these anchorages, however,
7.33
27m, respectively. Product berths range from 10,000 dwt to the depths vary from 40 to 53m.
60,000 dwt, with depths from 9.1 to 15.2m. Depths in the product anchorage vary between 18 and 22m.
7.33
An oil terminal, cement works, and shipyard are situated on

7.33 The quarantine anchorage, marked on the chart, lies WNW
7.33
the SW side of Ishikawa Dakae at Ishikawa. of Ike Shima.

Aspect.—Onna Take rises 363m on the N side of the bay,
7.33 Owing to the existence of underwater pipelines, telephone
7.33
about 5 miles WNW of Kin Saki (Chin Saki); there are three cables, and obstructions, anchoring is prohibited anywhere SE
pointed summits between 0.5 mile and 1.25 miles E of this of a line joining the following two positions:
mountain that show up well from seaward; farther SE, the a. 26°22'31"N, 127°58'08"E. (the NE dolphin of Sea Is-
mountains gradually decrease in elevation and on them are land).
plantations of pine trees. The village of Kin is situated among b. 26°21'37"N, 127°56'44"E. (the NE dolphin of Berth
these plantations, but is conspicuous from seaward. No. 3 on the Products Pier).
A light stands at the head of Kin Wan, 6.5 miles WSW of
7.33 For berthing, masters of vessels are requested to have the
7.33
Kin Misaki. propeller submerged and the vessel in a reasonable trim for
Ishikawa Take rises 224m on the isthmus at the head of the
7.33 ship handling purposes.
bay. A conspicuous dome, the charted position of which is ap-
proximate, is located on the S side of this hill. Okinawa Shima—East Side (continued)
A water tank stands in a position nearly 2.5 miles NW of Kin
7.33
Saki; the tank was conspicuous (1962) from at least 2 miles 7.34 There are several shoal patches a short distance out-
seaward. side the barrier reef, therefore, caution must be exercised not to
A fish haven lies 1 mile SE of Kin Saki. Several fish havens
7.33 approach Henoko Saki (26°31'N., 128°03'E.) too closely.
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Oura Wan (Ora Wan) (26°32'N., 128°04'E.) is entered be-

7.34 Gushikawa Shima, SE of the S end of Iheya Shima, is a low,
7.36
tween Henoko Saki and Abu Saki, about 2.5 miles ENE. Abu long, and narrow islet surrounded by coral.
Saki is backed by a pine grove; the tops of the trees reach an el- Izena Shima has a 129m summit; Ona Yama, in its NW part,
7.36
evation of 48m, and as there are no other trees in the vicinity, has a heavy growth of trees and is conspicuous. There is a
the grove is conspicuous. wharf with charted depths of 5.4 to 5.8m in the vicinity of the
Anchorages.—The recommended anchorage for large ves-
7.34 light shown from the E side of the island.
sels in Oura Wan is in 27m, fine sand and mud, off the village A fish haven lies 1 mile W of the SW point of the island.
7.36
of Nabigo. Yanaha Shima, the S island of the Iheya Retto group, is sur-
7.36
The recommended anchorage for small vessels, in 5.5 to

7.34 rounded by coral.
7.3m, fine sand and mud, lies about 0.3 mile S of Matsu Saki.
The anchorages become unsafe during bad weather. In 1981,
7.34
Amami Gunto
a vessel anchoring in position 26°30.15'N, 128°05.45'E, off-
shore of Oura Wan, lost an anchor because of coral heads. This 7.37 The Amami Gunto group of islands extend in a NE-
would indicate the charted bottom characteristics cannot be de- SW direction between Okinawa Gunto and Tokara Gunto, and
pended upon and anchorage in that area is not recommended. consists of Amami-O Shima, Kakeroma Shima, Yoro Shima,
Uke Shima, Kikaiga Shima, Tokuna Shima, Okinoerabu Shi-
7.35 Teniya Saki (26°34'N., 128°09'E.) is a conspicuous ma, Yoron Shima, Tori Shima, and other smaller islets.
narrow point, 1 mile NE of Banno Saki; several pointed rocks There are several types of poisonous snakes in the islands as
7.37
are 0.25 mile SE. well as poisonous sea snakes in the surrounding waters.
Ginan Saki (26°38'N., 128°14'E.) has been reported radar
7.35 Inhabitants engage in agriculture, fishing, and textile-making.
7.37
conspicuous at 11 miles. Products include sugar, fish, sweet potatoes, and some copper.
Aha Ko (26°43'N., 128°18'E) has a conspicuous rock, 32m
7.35 Winds—Weather.—Most of the precipitation in the islands
7.37
high, close off the S entrance point of the cove. group is in the SW part, decreasing farther NE. There is gener-
Adaka Shima (26°44'N., 128°20'E.) always has eddies with-
7.35 ally little fog, although, an occasional thick fog might occur in
in about 1 mile seaward of the reefs extending from the island. the vicinity of Amami-O Shima between March and June.
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage, protected from winds
7.35
from the W through N, to NE, can be obtained, in 12.8 to Yoron Shima

18.3m, between the reefs off the village of Ada and those on
which lies Adaka Shima, but local knowledge is essential. 7.38 Yoron Shima (27°03'N., 128°27'E.) is comparatively
Aka Saki (26°49'N., 128°19'E.) is a reddish point, about
7.35 flat, cultivated, and has a few trees on it. The coasts of the is-
183m off, which is a conspicuous rock connected to the coast land consist mostly of cliffs of coral and white sand beaches.
by an exposed rock shelf, 8.8m high. About the middle of the S side of the island, is a conspicuous
steep cliff. A light stands on Aka Saki, the SE extremity of
Iheya Retto Yoron Shima.
Chabana Ko, on the NW coast of Yoron Shima, is much en-
7.38
7.36 The Iheya Retto is composed of five islands, Iheya cumbered by reefs, but provides anchorage and berthing for
Shima, Izena Shima, Gushikawa Shima, Noho Shima, and small boats. There is a 5.5m dredged channel, marked by light-
Yanaha Shima, together with various above-water rocks and is- ed buoys, leading to Chabana Ko.
lets. The group is centered about 19 miles WNW of Hedo Mi- There are tide rips off the SW side of Yoron Shima.
7.38
saki, the N point of Okinawa Shima. A submarine cable extends to a point about 35 miles ENE of
7.38
Iheya Shima (27°03'N., 127°59'E.), the largest and north-

7.36 Yoron Shima.
ernmost of the group, is surrounded by coral; two small har-
bors on the SE coast are for small vessels only. The island from Okino-Erabu Shima
E or W appears as a row of islands, because of its several peaks
separated by deep valleys. Aha Take, the 211m S peak, is sharp 7.39 Okino-Erabu Shima (27°22'N., 128°35'E.) is a
and stands out at a distance. Gayo Take, the highest peak, is wooded island. The SW coast is mostly low coral cliffs, the N
294m high and about 1.1 miles NE of Aha Take. coast is mainly cliffs, and the SE coast is low.
Several rocks extend seaward from the N tip of the island,
7.36 Inobe is a village on the N coast of Okino-Erabu Shima in a
7.39
which is marked by a light and strong tide rises occur about 2.5 position about 4 miles SW of Kunigami Saki, the NE extremi-
miles offshore. ty. Temporary open anchorage, during SE winds, can be ob-
Gushikawa-Hokuro, a channel with a depth of 10.9m, lies
7.36 tained on the seaward side of the reefs fronting the village.
between the S end of Iheya Shima and Gushikawa Shima; the A mole extending 400m NW from the shore provides, on its
7.39
channel has strong tide rips often making navigation for small SW outer part, a quay that is 160m long, with an alongside
vessels impossible during the winter. The flood tide flows W depth of 8m. Range lights lead towards this port. The port and
and the ebb tide E. anchorage should only be used by vessels with local knowl-
A submarine cable is laid between Iheya Shima, S extremity,
7.36 edge.
and Izena Shima. Radio towers, reported to be conspicuous, stand 2 miles
7.39
Noho Shima, close W of the S tip of Iheya Shima, is a flat-

7.36 WSW of the NE end of the island and 1.5 miles NNE of O Ya-
topped island; several rocks that uncover are W of the island ma. A domed building is reported to stand close N of the latter
and there are tide rips S of them. tower.
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Kunigami Saki (27°27'N., 128°43'E.) is very low and

7.39 the entrance. To avoid the shoal on the S side of the entrance,
marked by a hill, 61m high, covered with pine trees that show the anchorage should be approached from NW.
up well from most directions. A submarine cable laid from a pattern of large buoys off of
7.40
This point is marked by a light and an aeronautical radiobea-

7.39 Tokuno Shima is landed at a point between Arumi Wan and
con. A fish haven lies about 8.5 miles SE of Kunigami Misaki Kawata Wan. An area of 0.1 mile centered over the cable to a
Light. distance of 23 miles offshore is designated a submarine cable
Saotsue Yama (27°23'N., 128°37'E.) rises 135m on the SE
7.39 protective area.
coast of Okino-Erabu Shima; it is a somewhat conspicuous hill There are wide rocky reefs along the N and S shores of the
7.40
covered with large pine trees. harbor, but vessels can reach the pier safely by entering the har-
Wadomari Ko (27°24'N., 128°40'E.) is a small harbor pro-
7.39 bor with the E extremity of the pier bearing 090°. Vessels en-
tected by a breakwater on its S side and a detached breakwater tering the harbor from the S must be careful of a shoal lying
S of it. Range lights, in line bearing 282.8°, are available for about 0.3 mile WSW of the above-mentioned shrine. Floating
entering the harbor through an opening in the reefs. A wharf, fish havens are occasionally set on the SW side of the island.
with a depth of 7.5m alongside and 150m in length, fronts the
shore at China Gyoko and is joined to it by a causeway extend- 7.41 Kuro Se (27°53'N., 128°54'E.) are two rocks, each
ing E. There is a directional light, with the center of the white 4.7m high, lying close inshore; from certain directions they are
sector bearing 026°, situated 0.1 mile N of the wharf. Room to somewhat conspicuous.
maneuver off the wharf is very restricted, owing to the reef. A Kanami Saki (27°53'N., 128°59'E.), the NE point of Tokuno
7.41
small landing quay is situated 0.5 mile N of the wharf. Shima, is a spur descending NE from a conspicuous hill, 251m
Tides—Currents.—Near the N side of the island, the flood
7.39 high.
tide flows W and the ebb flows E; farther out it is confused and Tombara Iwa (27°55'N., 129°00'E.) is a group of four
7.41
variable. rocks; the highest has a reddish pointed summit. Tide rips oc-
Near the S side of the island the flood tide flows E and the
7.39 cur N and S of these rocks.
ebb SW, but these currents are unstable and affected by the Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain temporary
7.41
winds and sea currents and sometimes they will flow E or SW anchorage during N winds, in less than 36.6m, rock and shin-
all day at a rate of up to 2 knots. gle, within 0.4 mile of the coral reef off the village of Omona-
Anchorage.—Cargo and passenger vessels over 1,000 gt
7.39 wa (27°40'N., 128°58'E.). A submarine cable is laid from the
usually anchor about 0.3 mile offshore, in 20.1 to 25m. This is coast close E of Omonawa to Okino-Erabu Shima.
a temporary anchorage for vessels with local knowledge. Kinen Saki (27°40'N., 129°00'E.) is low and flat, and close
7.41
A submarine cable is laid from the coast close NE of

7.39 to its S side there is a somewhat conspicuous rock.
Wadomari to Tokuno Shima. Kametsu Hakuchi, a small partially-sheltered gap in the
7.41
reefs, lies off the village of Kametoku, about 1.3 miles N of

Tokuno Shima Kongan Saki (27°43'N., 129°01'E.). The gap is about 183m
wide with depths of 7 to 23m. An 11m patch lies nearly in the
7.40 Tokuno Shima (27°45'N., 128°58'E.), a mountainous middle of the outer part of the harbor. The inner harbor is pro-
island, has Isen Saki as its S point. tected by two breakwaters. A light stands at the head of the in-
Inutabu Misaki, on the W coast of the island about 5 miles
7.40 ner S breakwater.
NW of Isen Saki, has a gradual slope on its SE side, but close Anchorage.—Small vessels with local knowledge can ob-
7.41
NE of it there is a steep and conspicuous cliff rising abruptly tain temporary anchorage in fine weather, in 7.3 to 22.9m,
from the waters edge. Tide rips occur about 1 mile SW of the somewhat sheltered from W winds, in Kametsu Hakuchi.
point, especially at springs. A radio tower stands on Inutabu Fairly safe anchorage, sheltered from S and W winds, can be
7.41
Misaki and a multi-story building stands 3 miles E. Both are obtained, in 6.9 to 11.4m, close S of the low point forming the
reported to be conspicuous. N side of the bay at Ketoku (27°49'N., 128°59'E.).
Inutabu Take, about 3.8 miles ENE of the cape, is a pointed
7.40 San Ko (27°52'N., 128°58'E.) affords anchorage to small
7.41
wooded peak at the S end of a spur of the central chain of vessels with local knowledge, in 5.5 to 15.5m, sand, protected
mountains, and appearing isolated, is a conspicuous mark. by mountains on its S, W, and N sides, but the holding ground
Hetono Ko (27°49'N., 128°54'E.), about 5.5 miles N of Inu-
7.40 is poor and the anchorage is exposed to NE and E winds which
tabu Misaki, is a small bay marked by a light; a small pier in send in a swell; moreover, with SW winds, squalls descend
the bay can accommodate small vessels. from the mountains and raise a sea that causes vessels at an-
Aspect.—There is a white light on a mountain on the S side
7.40 chor to roll heavily.
of the entrance of the bay. A shrine near the light is clearly vis-
ible during the day. A submerged rock lies approximately Io Tori Shima
600m WSW of the shrine, and a breakwater, approximately
150m long, extends N 140m E of the rock. The village office, 7.42 Io Tori Shima (27°52'N., 128°14'E.), isolated from
approximately in the middle of the village (27°49'N., and well to the W of the other islands of the Amami Gunto
128°55'E.), is a landmark. group, is an active volcano faced on all sides by steep cliffs.
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage, with shelter from E
7.40 The last severe eruption was in 1968.
winds, can be obtained by large vessels, in 25 to 30m, sand, Two conspicuous peaks rise on the island, the N, 211m high.
7.42
about 0.3 mile WNW of the S entrance point of the harbor, but The trees and undergrowth around the N peak are dead, the
the depths are greater than 100m at a distance of 0.3 mile off earth is of a yellowish-brown color, and large quantities of
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smoke rise constantly from its SW side. The S peak is sharp, W entrance to Ukeshima Kaikyo, is faced with cliffs almost ev-
and S of it is a dark red landslide that is very conspicuous from erywhere, and on its NW part are some trees.
the N and S. Yu Banare, about 0.8 mile NW of Sukomo Banare, has a
7.46
In 1985, it was reported that no smoke was being emitted

7.42 pointed summit.
from the volcano. Rocks and shoals are located N, NW, and W of Yu Banare
7.46
In 2001, it was reported that a strong sulfur odor could be

7.42 and Sukomo Banare. Vessels navigating in these areas should
smelled as far as 6.5 miles away. refer to the chart.
A fish haven lies 33 miles W of Tori Shima
7.42 Kakeroma Shima (28°07'N., 129°15'E.), on the N side of
Anchorage.—Small vessels can anchor close to a landing
7.42 Ukeshima Kaikyo, appears to form part of Amami-O Shima. A
place near the SW side of the island, in 23.8m, black sand and ridge of wooded hills extends almost throughout its length.
shells, with the S peak bearing 042° and distant about 0.4 mile.
Oshima Kaikyo
Yoro Shima
7.47 Oshima Kaikyo is a strait separating Kakeroma Shima
7.43 Okachi Yama (28°02'N., 129°10'E.), the summit of from the SW coast of Amami-O Shima.
Yoro Shima (28°01'N., 129°10'E.), is a good landmark. Kaitsu Saki (28°07'N., 129°23'E.) lies on the E side of the
7.47
Abujiri Saki (28°04'N., 129°10'E.), the N extremity of Yoro

7.43 SE entrance of Oshima Kaikyo; a short distance N of it is a
Shima, is faced with conspicuous reddish cliffs. conspicuous black rock. A light stands on Kaitsu Saki.
Yoroshima Kaikyo, a strait between Yoro Shima and Uke
7.43 Mutade Yama, about 0.8 mile N of Kaitsu Saki, is a conspic-
7.47
Shima to the E, is only available to small vessels with local uous conical hill, the E side of which is faced with a steep cliff
knowledge. almost to its summit.
Koniya Ko (28°08'N., 129°19'E.) is a refuge harbor that
7.47
Uke Shima comprises the whole area of the SE part of Oshima Kaikyo.
Within the area, a number of coves lie on the NE and SW sides
7.44 Okinokuwa (28°00'N., 129°15'E.) is a group of three of the strait. The anchorage position is off Koniya in Koniya
above-water rocks lying off the S extremity of Uke Shima Hakuchi, as the other coves are too narrow, or, like the strait,
(28°01'N., 129°10'E.); the highest is conspicuous. are too deep for safe anchorage.
Kiyamanoko (28°01'N., 129°17'E.) is a conspicuous rock
7.44 Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Koniya Ko is 6
7.47
with some grass on its summit. hours 47 minutes; spring tides rise 1.8m and neap tides rise
Naga Se, about 0.6 mile N of Kiyamanoko, is always marked
7.44 1.5m.
by tide rips. Depths—Limitations.—Small vessels can berth at Koniya Ko.
7.47
Tande Shima (28°03'N., 129°15'E.) and Kotande, farther N,

7.44 A basin protected, from S by two short breakwaters, lies on the E
lie on a shoal spit extending N from the middle of the N side of side of the Central Wharf. A light stands at the head of each break-
Uke Shima; heavy tide rips are formed in the vicinity. water. Reclamation has been carried out 0.3 mile SE of the basin.
Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain fairly-shel-
7.44 Several radio masts in the town are conspicuous.
tered anchorage in either Ukeamuro or Ikechi, the two small Anchorage.—Anchorage, with protection from winds be-
7.47
bays on the N side of Uke Shima; these anchorages are better tween the N and E, can be obtained by vessels with local
than those described below in Shodan Wan and Ikomo Wan. knowledge, in 29 to 31m, in Koniya Hakuchi, off the town of
Caution.—Submarine cables are laid from the coast NW of
7.44 Koniya, but caution is necessary as the tidal currents are very
Ikechi to the S coast of Kakeroma Shima. strong in mid-channel, and shallow water extends for some dis-
tance offshore in the vicinity of Koniya.
Ukeshima Kaikyo
7.48 Satsukawa Wan (28°10'N., 129°14'E.) offers good
7.45 Ukeshima Kaikyo (28°03'N., 129°15'E.) is a strait protection against winds from all directions, but because of
between Uke Shima on the S and Kakeroma Shima on the N. great depths, is not a good anchorage for small vessels; howev-
Shodon Wan (28°04'N., 129°18'E.), on the N side of
7.45 er, it is reported usable by large vessels up to 10,000 dwt
Ukeshima Kaikyo, affords fairly sheltered anchorage to vessels during typhoons and heavy weather.
with local knowledge, but winds from the E and S send rollers Nake Some, a coral patch with a depth of 14.6m, lies 1 mile
7.48
into the bay. S of the N entrance point, to Satsuk Awa Wan.

Ikomo Wan (28°05'N., 129°15'E.), also on the N side of
7.45 Kuji Wan (28°12'N., 129°16'E.) is surrounded by wooded
7.48
Ukeshima Kaikyo, is too deep to afford anchorage to any but mountains and has four coves at the head of its N branch. Kuji
small vessels, which, with local knowledge, can obtain land- Ko, the W of these, is a harbor of refuge. Small vessels, with
locked anchorage in a cove on the W side of its head. local knowledge, can obtain anchorage in Kuji Ko, in 18.3 to
Submarine cables are laid from Ketomi in Ikomo Wan S to
7.45 21.9m; the bottom is of broken coral, mud, and pebbles, and
Uke Shima. the holding ground is fairly good.
7.46 Ka Saki (28°04'N., 129°13'E.) is faced with conspic- Amami-O Shima

uous cliffs; on it is a round-topped mountain with a fairly con-
spicuous summit. 7.49 Amami-O Shima (28°20'N., 129°26'E.) is mountain-
Sukomo Banare (28°07'N., 129°10'E.), an island N of the
7.46 ous, but there are no conspicuous peaks. Akagina Hanto, the
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NE part of the island, is joined to the main portion by a low hot. The MHW interval is 6 hours 50 minutes; spring tides rise
isthmus, so that from N or S it appears as an island. 2m and neap tides rise 1.5m. There is a harbormaster.
Depths—Limitations.—Depths alongside range from 3.5 to
7.50 West side of Amami-O Shima.—Sotsuko Saki 10m. The Central Wharf in the commercial harbor has depths
(28°15'N., 129°08'E.) is fringed with rocks extending a short alongside of 2.6 to 6.6m. The fishing harbor S of the Central
distance offshore, the largest of which is pointed, 35m high, Wharf has a quay with depths of 2.5 to 3.1m alongside. The
and conspicuous from N or S. largest vessel to enter Naze Ko is a passenger vessel of 48,000
Caution.—Caution is necessary when approaching Amami-
7.50 tons.
O Shima not to mistake Sotsuko Saki Light for Borose Saki Regulations.—Naze Ko port authorities should be contacted
7.53
Light (28°27'N., 129°32'E.). for instructions concerning typhoon and tsunami warnings,
evacuations, and restrictions.
7.51 Yakiuchi Wan is entered between Yadon Saki Anchorage.—The anchorage is open N and is dangerous
7.53
(28°16'N., 129°11'E.) and Kamma Saki, about 1 mile NNE. when rollers sweep in that direction; the bottom, however, is
Eboshi Yama (28°17'N., 129°12'E.), the summit of Edato
7.51 mud and, except during N winds, the anchorage is good. The
Shima, is a fairly conspicuous pointed mountain, with a clump best position to anchor is off the village of Sadekuma, about
of trees on the W side of its summit. Aka Saki, the SE extremi- 0.5 mile S of Yagi Shima, in 23 to 27m. Some vessels anchor,
ty of Edato Shima, is of a reddish-brown color and has pine in 25m, with Tategami Light bearing 000° and the village of
trees on it. Sadekuma bearing 077°.
Anchorage.—Amuro Wan, about 1.3 miles E of Yadon Saki,
7.51 Anchoring is prohibited in the central area of the waterway
7.53
is exposed to wind and sea between the W and N, but affords and also in the area in front of Sinko-Ganpeki embankment.
temporary anchorage to small vessels with local knowledge, E Caution.—The harbor is fringed with reefs extending as
7.53
of Naki Sone, in about 31m, sand. much as 0.2 mile offshore; the edges of the reefs are steep-to
Nagara Wan, about 3.5 miles E of Yadon Saki, affords an-
7.51 and are usually marked by a change in the color of the water.
chorage to small vessels with local knowledge, in 18.3 to Because the entrance to Naze Ko is similar to many other
7.53
36.6m, but the entrance, between shoals on either side, is only places along this coast, vessels on the regular run to the port
about 183m wide. make for either Sotsuko Saki (28°15'N., 129°08'E.) or Imai
Taken Byochi, at the head of Yakiuchi Wan, affords the best
7.51 Saki (28°29'N., 129°37'E.) and then follow the coast to the en-
anchorage, in 21 to 32m, mud, but local knowledge is essential. trance to the harbor.
7.52 Oto Yama (28°19'N., 129°16'E.) has a flat summit 7.54 Amai Saki (Imai Saki) (29°28'N., 129°37'E.) has a
that is not conspicuous, but two or three summits on a ridge de- conspicuous hill, 191m high, close W of it.
creasing in height N from the mountain are conspicuous. Kasari Wan is entered between Amai Saki and Gamo Saki
7.54
Tategami (28°20'N., 129°16'E.) is a rock, 64m high, and

7.52 (28°30'N., 129°39'E.), about 2 miles NE.
conspicuous from the E or W. When viewed from the N, the Tatsugo Hakuchi, on the W side of Kasari Wan, is exposed
7.54
rock is difficult to distinguish because of the similarity in color NE, but in it there are no tidal currents. The roadstead is pro-
to the cliffs behind it. A light is shown on the islet. tected from the S and W winds by mountains and hills, one of
Naon (28°20'N., 129°19'E.) is a fishing village at the mouth
7.52 which, Odake, on its SW side about 2.5 miles SSW of Amai
of a river; about 0.3 mile N of the village there is a conspicu- Saki, is covered with trees and is a conspicuous feature.
ous, conical hill, 299m high. Akagina Ko, the E inlet at the head of Kasari Wan, is ex-
7.54
Asan Saki (28°21'N., 129°19'E.) has a pointed summit and

7.52 posed NW, heavy seas are frequently experienced, and the inlet
is covered with grass. is only suited to small vessels with local knowledge. Tategami
Yamatohama Wan (28°22'N., 129°24'E.) is only available
7.52 Iwa, on the W side of the entrance of Akagina Ko, is a black
to small vessels with local knowledge. Violent wind gusts blow conical rock. Taka Dake, on the E side of Akagina Ko, is the
down from the surrounding hills. highest hill in the vicinity; it is flat-topped and has some pine
Miyako Saki (28°23'N., 129°24'E.) is a summit covered
7.52 trees on its summit. Ogari Yama, about 2 miles S of Taka Dake,
with dwarf bamboos and appears green. has a wedged-shaped summit.
Borose Saki (28°27'N., 129°30'E.) on which stands a light,
7.52 Anchorage.—Uramur Ko, the W of the inlets at the head of
7.54
is a grassy point, fringed with rocks. Kasari Wan, affords anchorage to small vessels with local
knowledge, in 11 to 27.4m, mud.
7.53 Naze Ko (Nase Ko) (28°23'N., 129°30'E.) is a natural Akaogi Ko, the middle inlet at the head of Kasari Wan, af-
7.54
harbor. The new harbor, built on reclaimed land, is N of the fords anchorage in the middle of the W bight at its head, in 11
Breakwater No. 1. to 27.4m, sand, but it is exposed N, and the S shore being the
There is also a W breakwater situated on the W side of Naze
7.53 low isthmus that joins Akagina Hanto to the main portion of
Ko, 0.5 miles S of Tategami. A light is shown from its head. Amami-O Shima, it is unsafe with S winds.
The E breakwater is situated on Yagi Shima, from which a light
is shown at its head. The E side of the fairway is marked by a 7.55 East side of Amami-O Shima.—Isu Wan (28°08'N.,
lighted buoy, which is moored on the edge of the reef fringing 129°23'E.) is entered between Kaitsu Saki (28°07'N.,
the E shore, 0.35 mile S of the E breakwater head. 129°23'E.) and Ma Saki, about 3 miles NNE; it is only avail-
Tides—Currents.—There is considerable precipitation here able to small vessels with local knowledge.
year round. Winters are warm and summers are not extremely Futatshuhanare Iwa (28°11'N, 129°26'E.) consists of two
7.55
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rocks; a short distance N of them is a conspicuous waterfall, Sandon Iwa (28°45'N., 129°46'E.) is a small isolated group
7.56
10m high. of rocks about 14 miles NNE of the N point of Amami-O Shi-
Ichi Saki (28°13'N., 129°29'E.) is a crumbling cliff. Mi Se is
7.55 ma. The highest rock is 10m high, black, and conical.
a reef about 0.7 mile offshore from Ichi Saki.
Sumiyo Wan is entered between Ichi Saki and Nakahise Sa-
7.55
Tokara Gunto
ki, about 7 miles NE; in its SW and NW corners, respectively,
are Sumiyo Ura and Sutaru Ura, both of which are exposed to 7.57 Tokara Gunto (29°40'N., 129°40'E.), a group of
heavy rollers during E winds. West of the head of Sutaru Wan, mountainous islands and islets, are of volcanic formation and
there is a lagoon that can be entered by small vessels at HW in all, except for Takara Shima (29°08'N., 129°12'E.) and Taira
calm weather. Shima (29°41'N., 129°32'E.), emit smoke; there are hot springs
Anchorage.—With offshore winds, anchorage can be ob-
7.55 in the old craters. The coast of the group are mostly steep cliffs
tained, in 21 to 29.3m, sand, off the entrance of Sumiyo Ura, N or rocky precipices from which the land rises abruptly and is
of Tobira Shima. Small vessels with local knowledge can ob- covered with bamboo and a variety of trees. There is little ara-
tain anchorage in Sumiyo Ura, in 1.8 to 9.1m. ble land and there are no sheltered anchorages.
Nakahise Saki (28°19'N., 129°33'E.) should be given a wide
7.55 The group has been reported to be a good radar target at 21
7.57
berth. Ho Ze is a reef about 2.5 miles offshore from Nakahise miles.

Saki. The group of islands extend 95 miles NE from Yokoate Shi-
7.57
Sedan Iwa (28°28'N., 129°44'E.) is a rock awash that is usu-

7.55 ma (28°48'N., 129°00'E.).
ally marked by breakers. The inhabitants are engaged mainly in fishing and farming.
7.57
Kasari Saki lies in position 28°32'N, 129°41'E. Hira Se and

7.55 Winds—Weather.—The sea surface is generally tranquil
7.57
Tombara Iwa, a black rock, lie, respectively, about 1.25 miles E during the summer monsoon. After the rainy season passes in
and 2 miles NE of Kasari Saki; heavy tide rips and eddies are June, there are many fine days with occasional onsets of heavy
formed in their vicinity. rainstorms. From mid-August, the wind gradually begins to go
around to the N, then it becomes strong from September on and
Kikaiga Shima the seas run high.
Tides—Currents.—The main current of the Kuroshio
7.57
7.56 Kikaiga Shima (Kikai Shima) (28°19'N., 129°59'E.) strikes the W side of the islands and divides to N and S, caus-
has been reported radar conspicuous at 24 miles. ing tidal races at the N and S ends of the islands. It also appears
There is a plateau at the NE end of Kikaiga Shima, from 73
7.56 that there is a confluence with a branch current in the vicinity
to 79m high, SW of which and separated from it by a slight of the SE side of the islands, which causes tide rips in the vi-
fall, is another one, from 197 to 210m high. The latter plateau cinity of their S end. If the wind direction is in opposition to
is named Hyakuno Dai, and its SE side is cliffy. West of the current direction the waves become strikingly higher and
Hyakuno Dai, there are sandy hills from 31 to 61m high; the navigation by small craft becomes dangerous. The phenome-
higher ground is treeless pasture land, but the lower levels are non is called Shiomakura (tide pillow) colloquially. It is report-
cultivated. ed that motor vessels with a speed of 5 knots have been unable
A conspicuous chimney stands on Situru Saki, the S extrem-
7.56 to overcome the tidal races and rips at the N and S end of Kaga
ity of Kikai Shima; a light stands 0.5 mile N of the point. A fish Shima.
haven lies 8 miles N of Tonbi Saki and another lies 8 miles S of The tidal current, in general, flows along the coastline of the
7.57
Situru Saki. islands, the flood tide flowing N to NW and the ebb tide flow-
Somachi Ko (28°20'N., 130°00'E.) provides shelter from all
7.56 ing S to SE, but there many occasions when the pattern is con-
except SE winds to small vessels with local knowledge. A fused because of the influence of sea currents. There are many
small pier at the village of Somachi is about 79m long, with a locations where a counter current is generated, near to the coast
depth of 4.7m alongside. Breakwaters extend S from Kyora of the islands because of the effects of such sea and tidal cur-
Hana, the N entrance point and E from Naga Saki, the S en- rents and in summer it is reported that there is the occasional
trance point. It can accommodate a vessel of about 300 gt. onset of a tidal wave.
At Wan Ko (28°19'N., 129°°56’E'.) is an unloading embank-
7.56 It is reported that the tidal current flows E through the Toka-
7.57
ment, 90m long, with a depth of 5 to 7.2m alongside on the N ra Kaikyo and that its rate is 4 to 5 knots, when a WSW to W
end of the E shore. Further to the NW is an embankment, 135m wind is blowing.
long, with a depth of 7.5m alongside. This harbor is used by
ferries of 1,500 gt. A light is shown from the NW end of the Yokoate Shima
wharf.
A detached breakwater was constructed 0.2 mile WNW of
7.56 7.58 The E part of Yokoate Shima (28°48'N., 129°00'E.) is
the above breakwater. the crater of an extinct volcano, but the W part is dormant. The
A submarine cable is laid from a position about 1 mile E of
7.56 entire island is surrounded by cliffs and is reported to be a good
Wan Minato to the area 2 miles W of Myogan Saki. radar target at 20 miles.
Ogame Sho (28°15'N., 129°53'E.), a reef about 2.5 miles
7.56 Tidal currents are strong; eddies form between Yokoate Shi-
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SW of Kikaiga Shima, is marked by breakers in rough weather, ma and Kaminone Sho (28°50'N., 129°13'E.), about 2 miles to
and by a difference in the color of the water in calm weather. the N. An obstruction has been reported 2.25 miles NNW of
A danger area extends S from Kikaiga Shima.
7.56 Kaminone Sho.
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Takara Shima seabed eruption was observed in a position about 5 miles E of

Suwanose Shima.
7.59 Takara Shima (29°08'N., 129°12'E.) has a mountain Tomidachi Take, at the NE end of the range that traverses the
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near its middle covered with bamboo; the gentle slopes at the island, is 540m high and conspicuous; Negami Take, at the SW
foot of the mountain are cultivated. A large radio tower stand end of the range, is 354m high; though, there are several peaks
on the highest point of the island. between these two mountains and On Take, they are usually
Anchorage.—Takarashima Hakuchi, on the N side of Takara
7.59 enveloped in clouds or smoke.
Shima, off the village of Maegomori, affords temporary open The S part of Suwanose Shima is high and, except on a hill-
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anchorage to small vessels with local knowledge, in 12.8 to ock where there is a village and some cultivated land, it is over-
27.4m, but the depths increase very rapidly, and the tidal cur- grown with bamboo; the N side of the island is wooded.
rents are very strong; it is only available during S winds. Naga Saki is the S extremity of Suwanose Shima; tide rips
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Kuroyamano Se is a shoal with a depth of 6.9m, extending

7.59 occur off the point.
about 2.3 miles SE of Areki Saki, at the S point of Takara Shi- Tori Saki, the W extremity of Suwanose Shima, consists of
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ma. A light stands on Areki Saki. dark red cliffs near which is a stream of stones and lava from
an old crater.
Kotakara Shima Furusato Saki lies 0.2 mile NE of Tori Saki; after rain, there
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are several small waterfalls between Furusato Saki and Su Sa-

7.60 Kotokara Shima (29°13'N., 129°20'E.), very steep ki, the NE extremity of Suwanose Shima.
on its S side, is covered with bamboo; a house on the side of Su Saki, off which there are tide rips, ends in a pointed rock;
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the hill is prominent. Oiwaya is a pointed wooded hill on the W on the E side of the point, the coast rises precipitously, and on
side of the islet. this side is a waterfall.
Ko Shima, about 0.8 mile E of Kotakara Shima, has a dome-
7.60 Kiriishi Hakuchi is a small bay on the E side of Suwanose
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shaped tree-covered summit. A pillar-shaped rock is on the NE Shima, about 0.5 mile NNE of Naga Saki. Small vessels with
side of the islet and a drying rock, usually marked by breakers, local knowledge can obtain anchorage, sheltered from SW
is close off the NW side of the islet. Several dangerous reefs E winds, over a bottom of sand. Caution is necessary because
of Ko Shima are marked by breakers. three submarine cables are laid from this part of the coast to the
In 1982, submarine volcanic activity was reported in the vi-
7.60 other islands of Tokara Gunto. Reference should be made to
cinity of the 64m bank, 9 miles WNW of Kodakara Shima. the chart.
The position of Oki Zone, a reef about 4 miles NNE of Kota-
7.60 Suwanose Suido, the channel between the islands of Akuseki
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kara Shima, is indicated in rough weather by the condition of Shima and Suwanose Shima, has the center of its axis along the
the water surface. approximate axis of the Kuroshio Current, which attains a rate
Two more areas of relatively shoal water lie along roughly
7.60 of 2.5 knots.
the same latitude, 13 and 30 miles W of Oki Sone. In extreme
weather conditions, the sea breaks over these features. Taira Shima
Akuseki Shima 7.63 Taira Shima (29°41'N, 129°32'E.), with the highest
of the hills at the S end of the island, is 114m high. There is a
7.61 Akuseki Shima (29°27'N., 129°36'E.), reported to be village on a hill on the W side of the island, near which is some
a good radar target at 26 miles, has its 587m summit on its W cultivated land. The island is 246m high.
part. The summit is covered with trees and a range gradually Dei Se is a group of rocks, of which the highest is 68m high,
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decreasing in height and with clumps of bamboo on it trends lying close off the S extremity of Taira Shima; the passage be-
SE. The coasts are almost all high cliffs and a village near tween these rocks and the island should not be attempted.
some cultivated land is on the SW part. The island is marked
by a light. Nakano Shima
Tide rips occur off Nizumi Saki, the rocky SW point of the
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island. Large breakers have been reported in the area of Gogo 7.64 Nakano Shima (29°51'N., 129°51'E.) is separated
Sone, an off-lying bank 26 miles W of Akuseki Shima, having from Suwanose Shima by Nakano Shima Suido. There is a
a depth of 89m. strong E ocean current in the strait. O Take, the summit of the
island, is the highest mountain in Tokara Gunto; sulfurous
Suwanose Shima fumes are emitted from its summit and from places on its NE
side. A range, gradually decreasing in elevation, extends E
7.62 On Take, the summit of Suwanose Shima (29°38'N., from a somewhat conspicuous mountain, 530m high, near its S
129°43'E.), rises in the middle of the island and consists of vol- extremity. The coasts of the island are mostly rocky precipices
canic debris and lava; no grass or trees grow on its upper half on high cliffs.
and its summit is comparatively flat, but there is a conspicuous Hishagono Hana, the S extremity of Nakano Shima, is a
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rock on its NW part. cliffy headland, 184m high. About 1 mile E and NW of the
On the NE side of the mountain there are high cliffs separat-
7.62 headland there are cliffs from 104 to 183m high, the tops of
ed by deep gullies, from the bottom of which smoke is emitted which are densely wooded and over which are some small wa-
and the summit is nearly always obscured; eruptions and ex- terfalls. Otategami is a pillar-shaped rock, close inshore, about
plosions sometimes occur. In 1955, brownish smoke from a 0.2 mile NW of the headland; its summit is serrated and con-
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spicuous from NW. its summit is a conspicuous pillar-shaped rock, 277m high.
Maeno Hama is a small bay about 1.8 miles NW of Hishago-
7.64 Hirino Dake, at the N end of the island, is covered with bam-
no Hana, at the head of which is a wooded hill surmounted by boo. Tide rips occur off the S part of the E coast of Kuchino
the village of Sato; in the NW part of the village there is a Shima.
white-washed school, standing at an elevation of 57m. The Anchorage.—Maeno Hama, on the E side of the N end of
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school is conspicuous when approaching from the SW. The Kuchino Shima, affords temporary anchorage, sheltered from
shores of the bay are fringed with rocks, the outer edges of winds between the S and W, to vessels with local knowledge,
which are steep-to. in 9.1 to 20.1m, mud and sand, about 0.3 mile offshore. Heavy
Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage can be obtained by
7.64 seas are sometimes experienced at this anchorage.
small vessels with local knowledge, with the school at Sato The open bay on the W side has the shape of an isosceles tri-
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bearing 039°, distant about 0.8 mile, but it is reported that, be- angle, with Hira Se and Maru Se as the north end of the mouth
cause of the strength of the tidal current, difficulty may be en- of the bay provides anchorage. This is Kuchinoshima Hakuchi
countered in taking up this position. and consists of Nisino Hama. This bay affords temporary an-
chorage, according to the wind direction, to vessels with local
7.65 Nohori Saki, the NW extremity of Nakano Shima, is a knowledge, in 8.6 to 43m. This anchorage is probably the best
rocky point, about 21.3m high; close off it are some curiously- anchorage in the Tokara Gunto group.
shaped rocks. Vessels should refer to charts of this area. Submarine cables
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Kusazeno Hana, about 1 mile E of Nohori Saki, is a fairly

7.65 are laid from Nisino Hama to Nakano Shima.
level headland, 62m high, and at its extremity there is a large Nishinohama Gyoko, a small fishing harbor, lies at the head
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rock in the form of an arch. of the bay, and is protected by N and S breakwaters. A light
Seri Misaki, the SE extremity of Nakano Shima, is flat-
7.65 stands on the S breakwater head.
topped and about 37m high; close off it there is a pillar-shaped Gunome Misaki, the W extremity of Kuchino Shima, is a rocky
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rock of the same elevation. Jinnyomu Take, about 0.4 mile NW headland, in the form of the horn of a rhinoceros, 94m high.
of the cape, is 171m high and conspicuous. Aka Se is a small rock, reddish in color, which lies about
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Koyama Shima, a rocky islet about 30m high, with some

7.65 100m E of the tip of Serii Saki (the N extremity of Kuchino
bushes and grass on its summit, lies about 0.4 mile W of Seri Shima). Two isolated rocks lie on the NW side of this island.
Misaki. Me Se, about 4 miles NW of Serii Saki, is marked by a
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Anchorage.—Small vessels with local knowledge can ob-

7.65 change in the color of the water in its vicinity; the currents are
tain temporary shelter, either E or W of Koyama Shima. strong.
Caution.—An area lying in the W approach to Tokara Kai-
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Gaja Shima kyo, extending about 45 miles NNW from Me Se, is volcanic,
and depths are liable to considerable change.
7.66 Gaja Shima (29°54'N., 129°32'E.) has been reported
radar conspicuous at 20 miles. Ara Saki, the SE extremity of 7.69 Tokara Kaikyo is a strait leading between the N end of
Gaja Shima, is of an ash-gray color. Tokara Gunto and the SW islands of Osumi Gunto. Hira Se,
Kobatategami, on the NW side of the island, is a conspicu-
7.66 marked by a light, is on the SW side of the strait in position
ous pillar-shaped rock, 122m high. 30°03'N, 130°04'E. The largest and highest rock, close W of
The remains of an abandoned village are situated on a cliff,
7.66 which there is a white rock, is near the SW end of the shoal and
about 60m high, on the N side of the island. Maetategami, N of is 28m high.
the village, is very similar to Kobatategami and 103m high. Caution.—The areas around Hira Se, Uwano Se (30°12'N.,
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130°04'E.), with a least depth of 14m and usually marked by

Ko Gaja Shima ripples, and Nakano Sone (30°18'N., 130°08'E.) should be
avoided, as unknown shoals may exist in their vicinities. The
7.67 Ko Gaja Shima (29°53'N., 129°37'E.) is uninhabited. Kuroshio Current has been reported to attain rates of 3 to 5
Its cliffy sides rise vertically from the sea; on its summit there knots in the strait.
are a few trees. It is reported that the smell of sulfur is notice-
able near its N end. Osumi Gunto
Ogamino Se, a detached rock with a depth of 4.6m, lies
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about 1.5 miles N of Ko Gaja Shima; it is always marked by 7.70 Osumi Gunto (30°30'N., 130°00'E.) is the NE group
breakers. There are tide rips in this area. of islands forming Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands); it consists
of two islands of moderate size and six smaller ones.
Kuchino Shima Miyanoura Dake (30°20'N., 130°31'E.) rises nearly in the mid-
dle of Yaku Shima (30°20'N., 130°32'E.); it is steep-sided and has
7.68 Kuchino Shima (29°58'N., 129°55'E.) is separated two summits, NW and SE of each other. There are several other
from Nakano Shima by Kuchino Shima Suido, in which the peaks, but they are nearly always enveloped in clouds, and cannot
strong E current sometimes produces tide rips. Mae Take, the be seen when close inshore because of the coastal mountains.
summit of the island, is a dark, conical, wooded mountain,
628m high. Hikisui Take, nearly 1 mile SE of Mae Take, is 7.71 Southwest and northwest sides of Yaku Shima.—
448m high and has a rocky summit. Kamakura Takerises about Nano Se (30°14'N., 130°25'E.) is a group of rocks. The channel
0.4 mile E of Hikisui Take, and on its S side are some cliffs; on between these rocks and the coast should not be attempted.
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Between Kuro Saki (30°14'N., 130°27'E.) and Komori Bana
(30°18'N., 130°39'E.) the coast is bold, with the land rising
abruptly from the sea to heights of at least 30m, and then slop-
ing back less steeply to the mountain ranges; most of these
more gentle slopes are cultivated.
Anbo Ko (30°19'N, 130°39'E.) is a local harbor. At the vil-
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lage of Anbo, there are berths that accommodate vessels up to

1,000 and 1,500 gt. The depths alongside range from 4 to 5.5m.
Anbo Light stands on the N side of the harbor entrance; an aux-
iliary light mounted on it illuminates the outer edge of a reef,
400m SSE. Vessels should navigate with caution; the entrance
Yaku Shima—N coast to the port is narrow and the current velocity is high. A de-
tached breakwater has been constructed 0.3 mile E of the light.
Anchorage.—Small vessels with local knowledge can ob-
7.71 Haya Saki (30°22'N., 130°40'E.) is faced with rocky cliffs,
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tain anchorage, sheltered from winds between N and E, be- 36m high, and surmounted by dwarf trees; it is backed by a
tween Nano Se and a sandy beach SE of the mouth of Kurio grassy plateau extending to the foot of the mountains, which is
Kawa; the tidal currents in the vicinity of Nano Se are very conspicuous from N or S. A light stands on the top of the cliffs
strong, and in bad weather, tide rips are formed within about 4 of Haya Saki.
miles SW of the rocks. Nana Se is a 2.8m high rock, about 2.3 miles WNW of Haya
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Nose Hana (30°19'N., 130°24'E.) close inshore, about 0.3

7.71 Saki.
mile SE of it, is a flat-topped rock, with a black summit that is Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain an-
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somewhat conspicuous from NW. chorage, sheltered from winds between the S and W, off the
village of Kusukawa (30°24'N., 130°36'E.); this anchorage is
Nagata Misaki (Mi Saki) (30°23'N., 130°23'E.) is a con-
7.71 sometimes used in summer, when anchorage off Miyanoura
spicuous, steep, rocky headland, 55m high, from which the becomes untenable because of the sea raised by strong NW
land rises steeply to Kawara Take, 1,328m high, a mountain winds.
covered with a forest of black trees. It has been reported that in
summer, during strong S winds, a S current often attains a rate 7.74 Miyanoura Ko (30°26'N., 130°35'E.) (World Port In-
of 2 knots about 1 mile W of Nagata Misaki. This is purely lo- dex No. 62075) lies at the mouth of the Miyanoura Kawa. The
cal and likely to be associated with dangerous seas including N side of the harbor is formed by a breakwater. A submarine
tide rips. A light is shown from Nagata Misaki. wave height gauge is moored about 0.3 mile NE of the base of
Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain tem-
7.71 the breakwater and is connected to the shore by a submarine
porary anchorage, sheltered from winds between E and S, off cable. The submarine cable runs NE to Tanega Shima.
the mouth of the river on which stands the village of Nagata Aspect.—Goto Yama, about 0.8 mile S of the mouth of Mi-
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(30°24'N., 131°26'E.). Submarine cables are laid from the W yanoura Kawa, is 255m high, has trees on its summit, but not
coast of Yaku Shima in this area to Kutinoerabu Shima and Ka- on its sides, and is a conspicuous feature. Nataori Take, a
goshima. wooded mountain, attains an elevation of 521m, about 1.3
miles NW of Goto Yama, and on the flat part of its shoulder,
7.72 Senzokuno Hana (30°27'N., 130°28'E.) is a rocky about 0.4 mile E of its summit, there is a conspicuous solitary
point, surmounted by a somewhat conspicuous pointed hill, pine tree, standing at an elevation of 200m. The white building
194m high. and three chimneys of a power plant in the town are very con-
Isso Ko (30°27'N., 130°30'E.) is a small bay protected by a
7.72 spicuous. On a clear day, a conspicuous white sandy beach at
breakwater. A light stands at the E end of the N breakwater. It the mouth of Miyanoura Kawa, can be seen from 4 to 5 miles
is exposed NW and has a conspicuous beach of white sand at offshore.
its head. Pine trees on the white sandy beach at the head of the Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain an-
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bay and the white building of a meteorological station are good chorage, sheltered from winds between the S and SW, in 7.3 to
landmarks when entering the harbor. 14.6m, sand, off the mouth of Miyanoura Kawa; caution must
A pier, 110m long, is situated on the E side of Isso Ko oppo-
7.72 be exercised, however, because shoals extend about 0.2 mile
site the breakwater; it can accommodate a vessel of 2,000 gt. offshore in the vicinity of the mouth of the river.
Two mooring buoys are anchored off the head of the pier. A Caution is also necessary because of a submarine cable close
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vessel of 353 gt berths regularly at the breakwater. E of the mouth of the river.
Anchorage.—Except with winds between the W and N,
7.72 Tsuka Saki (30°26'N., 130°34'E.) is a rocky dome-shaped
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sheltered anchorage can be obtained by small vessels with lo- point, 19.8m high, that is surmounted by some dwarf trees.
cal knowledge, in Isso Ko, in depths decreasing from 29m, Moto Ura, close E of Yahazu Saki (30°28'N., 130°30'E.), af-
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sand; with strong W winds, better shelter can be obtained in fords anchorage to small vessels with local knowledge, shel-
Moto Ura. tered from winds between the S and W, in depths decreasing
Yahazu Yama rises on the peninsula, the N extremity of which
7.72 from 14.6m in its entrance, to less than 5m within 0.1 mile of
is Yahazu Saki (30°28'N., 130°30'E.); it is a conspicuous dark its head; the bottom is sandy, but the sea breaks with winds be-
hill, 142m high, covered with bushes, and with a double summit. tween N and E.
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Tanegashima Kaikyo old harbor. Depths alongside the quays range from 4 to 7.5m.
Vessels up to 5,000 gt can be accommodated.
7.75 Tanegashima Kaikyo (30°20'N., 130°47'E.) leads be- Anchorage.—Nisinoomote Wan is exposed W, but affords
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tween the E side of Yaku Shima and the W side of the S end of good anchorage, sheltered from winds from other directions, in
Tanega Shima; vessels making use of it must exercise great 5.5 to 9.1m, but local knowledge is necessary, and care must be
caution to avoid the dangers SSW of Otake Zake, the SE ex- taken to avoid the submarine cables.
tremity of Tanega Shima. Caution.—A covered rock, 4.2m deep, lies about 290m S of
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the light at the head of the W breakwater. A sunken ship lies

Tanega Shima about 260m SW of the light. In the central part of the bay are
two obstacles, with depths of 2.2 and 2.6m.
7.76 Tanega Shima lies with Zyoga Saki, its SW extremity Urata Wan (30°49'N., 131°03'E.) is a small bay; it is open N.
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in position 30°21'N, 130°52'E. The island has a fairly level Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage,
ridge running through the greater part of its length, and there sheltered from S winds, in 7.3 or 9.1m, sand, in Urata Wan.
are few conspicuous landmarks. Takamineo Yama, the highest
hill, rises about 18.5 miles NNE of Zyoga Saki, and for 3 miles 7.79 East side of Tanega Shima.—Between Kadokura
S of it the ridge is of about the same elevation; it then falls and Saki (30°20'N., 130°53'E.) and Otake Saki (30°22'N.,
rises again to Nagayano, a plateau rising about 6 miles N of 130°58'E.), the coast consists for the most part of beaches of
Zyoga Saki, S of which two or three spires gradually descend white sand, with two or three somewhat conspicuous points.
to the coast. With the exception of Nagayano, which is a moor, Shimo-Nakano is a town situated about 2.3 miles NE of Kado-
the entire island is thickly wooded. kura Saki; E of it are some conspicuous white sand hills. A
Tanega Shima has been reported radar conspicuous at 17
7.76 short distance W of Otake Saki there are some conspicuous red
miles. cliffs.
Tanegashima Space Center (30°24'N., 130°59'E.) is the
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7.77 West side of Tanega Shima—Kadokura Saki to Hako largest rocket launch facility in Japan. The white assembly
Saki.—The land SE of Shimama Saki (30°28'N., 130°51'E.) is building and numerous metal frame towers are conspicuous
level and cultivated; on it are some tall pine trees which are con- from sea. Several rocket launches per year occur, with debris
spicuous from S and N. Heavy breakers are experienced in bad from the rockets falling into the sea ESE to SE of the launch
weather in the tide rip area W of the point. A light stands on the complex. Vessels in the area should monitor navigational warn-
point. An obstructed fish haven lies close NE. ings for upcoming launches.
Shimama Hakuchi, a bay on the NE side of Shimama Saki,
7.77 Otake Saki Light is shown from a conspicuous red cliff,
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affords anchorage to vessels with local knowledge, in about nearly 1 mile NW of Otake Saki (30°22'N., 130°58'E.).
10.1m, sand, about 0.3 mile N of Ike Shima, a rock, 2.1m high,
near the head of the bay. This anchorage affords fair shelter Hitotsu Se (Yoko Se) (30°21'N., 130°59'E.), a detached,
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from all winds except those between the W and N. black, cylindrical rock, is conspicuous from the N and S. A
Kutsuwa Saki, about 2 miles NE of Shimama Saki, is faced
7.77 rock lies about 0.4 mile N of Hitotsu Se. Water breaks over this
with steep cliffs. rock except when the sea is calm.
Ara Saki (30°36'N., 130°57'E.) is about 8 miles NNE of
7.77 Genzaburo, about 2 miles SW of Ori Se, is a reef with a least
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Kutsuwa Saki; between them is a beach of white sand that is depth of 4.5m. Another reef lies about 0.4 mile NE of Genza-
backed by a conspicuous white, sandy cliff. buro. Several reefs and a wreck dangerous to navigation lie be-
Sumiyoshi Misaki (30°40'N., 130°57'E.) is a flat wooded
7.77 tween Genzaburo and Nabewari.
point. Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchor- Nabewari (30°17'N, 130°57'E) is a shoal marked by break-
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age, sheltered from NW winds, in the bay on the E side of ers, except at SW on very calm days.
Sumiyoshi Misaki. Ori Se (30°20'N., 130°59'E.) is nearly always marked by
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breakers.
7.78 Nisinoomote Wan is entered between Hako Saki Schichijin Sho lies about 3 miles S of Nabewari. There is a
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(30°43'N., 130°59'E.) and Ono Saki, about 0.8 mile NE. A break- rock here, with a least depth of 12.8m.
water projects N from Hako Saki. A light is shown at its head. A
meteorological station, about 0.3 mile N of Ono Saki, and the 7.80 There are a number of above-water rocks off the NE
town hall on the NE side of the bay, are useful landmarks. The S side of O Saki (30°24'N., 130°59'E.), the outermost of which is
side of the bay is a sandy beach and on the same side of the head red in color and somewhat conspicuous.
of the bay is a conspicuous cliff of red sand. Three submarine ca- Hijiri Yama (30°25'N., 130°56'E.) has its summit is covered
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bles are at the head of Nisinoomote Wan; beacons stand on either with trees; it is conspicuous from the E.
side of the landing place. O Ura (30°28'N., 130°58'E.) affords anchorage to small ves-
7.80
Nisinoomote Ko, on the NE side of the bay, is a small artifi-

7.78 sels, in 5.9 to 15.1m, sand, but prolonged NE winds send in a
cial harbor, protected by breakwaters, in which there is a depth heavy swell; the anchorage space is restricted, and there are so
of 4m. Local weather signals are displayed at the meteorologi- many dangers in the approach that local knowledge is essential.
cal station. A vessel of 1,000 gt berths regularly at one of the Kumano Yama (30°28'N., 130°58'E.), a conspicuous hill
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wharves, which vary from 100 to 200m in length, with depths covered with large trees, rises to an elevation of 99m to the tree
of 3.4 to 4.1m alongside. tops, close to the coast, about 0.6 mile N of the N entrance
A new harbor lies on the S side of the reclaimed land S of the
7.78 point of O Ura.
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7.81 Ori Se (30°31'N., 131°00'E.) has a depth of 0.9m; it is causes the surface water in the vicinity to assume a light yellow
usually marked by breakers. color.
Mage Se (Magenose) (30°32'N., 131°02'E.) has a depth of
7.81 Kutinoerabu Wan, entered between Mishima Saki and Taka
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1.8m; the sea breaks over it in rough weather. An obstructed Saki, about 0.5 mile WNW, is protected by a breakwater. A ra-
fish haven lies about 2 miles SW of Magenose. dio tower, 6.1m high, stands on the N side of the bay.
Yama Se (30°33'N., 131°02'E.), a reddish pointed rock, 30m
7.81 Anchorage.—Except with winds between S and W, good
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high, is conspicuous from S. Kuro Se, a flat-topped rock, 16m anchorage can be obtained, in 9.1 to 18.3m, fine sand, in the
high, lies about 0.2 mile E of Yama Se. A rock, which dries, middle of Kutinoerabu Wan; N winds sometimes blow across
stands between Yama Se and the N edge of Mage Se. the isthmus at the head of the bay.
Naka Se (30°34'N., 131°03'E.) has a depth of 0.9m; it is usu-
7.81 Taka Saki is faced with a conspicuous, steep, black cliff and
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ally marked by breakers. is surmounted by pine trees.

Yasumino Hana (30°36'N., 131°03'E.) is faced with steep
7.81 No Saki (30°29'N., 130°09'E.) is a dark cliffy point, covered
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cliffs; on it is a solitary pine tree that is conspicuous from the N with thickets of bamboo, and is conspicuous. There is a light
or S. on this point. At its extremity, there is a pillar-shaped rock,
Okuro Se is a conspicuous rock, 15m high, lying close off a
7.81 30m high, that from N or S appears detached. There is a con-
small rocky point, about 0.6 mile N of Yasumino Hano. A dry spicuous, conical, detached rock, 33m high, about 0.3 mile NE
exposed rock shelf stretches for about 0.2 mile SE of this rock. of the point.
Minato Ura (30°49'N., 131°04'E) is a cove. Shira Hae, a
7.81
rock, with a depth of 5.9m, lies about 0.5 mile NNE of the E 7.85 North side of Kutinoerabu Shima.—Jono Hana
entrance point. The cove affords shelter to small vessels, with (30°27'N., 130°16'E.) is a conspicuous cliffy cape, with a
local knowledge, during E winds. pointed grassy summit. There are three conspicuous peaks,
Kisika Saki is the N extremity of Tanega Shima. Reefs ex-
7.81 258m high, nearly 1 mile WSW of Jono Hana.
tend about 0.5 mile N of this point and a light is shown from Aspect.—A steep brownish cliff rises 65m, about 2 miles
7.85
the point. NW of Jono Hana.

Tide rips are encountered to the N of both Kisika Saki and
7.81 Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage,
7.85
Mage Shima. sheltered from W winds, close SW of the outermost rock off
Senohana is a rock with a depth of 7.3m that lies about 1.5
7.81 Jono Hana.
miles N of Kisika Saki. There are eddies in this area.
Nishi Ura is entered between Ori Saki (30°29'N., 130°12'E.)
7.85
Mage Shima and Kuro Saki, about 1 mile WNW.

Anchorage.—Nishi Ura affords anchorage to vessels with
7.85
7.82 Mage Shima (30°44'N., 130°51'E.) is covered with a local knowledge, in depths decreasing from 16.5 to 14.6m; the
thick growth of grass and there are but few trees. Though there bay is open N, and S winds sometimes blow across the isthmus
are a few groups of sheds, the island is not permanently inhab- at its head; the bottom is of sand and shells, and the anchorage
ited, but is frequented by fisherman during the season. cannot be considered safe.
Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can obtain open
7.82 Caution.—Submarine cables run from far inside this bay to
7.85
anchorage, in 12.8m, rocky bottom, with the summit of Mage Yaku Shima.
Shima bearing 230°, the E extremity of the island bearing
194°, and Sata Misaki, the S extremity of Kyushu, slightly 7.86 Iwaya Tomari is entered between Kuro Saki and Kita-
open N of the N extremity of Mage Shima. Vessels approach- kame Hana, about 0.8 mile NW.
ing this position from NW must exercise caution when round- Anchorage.—Iwaya Tomari is open NE, but affords anchor-
7.86
ing the N end of the island. A submarine cable is laid from this age, sheltered from S winds, to small vessels with local knowl-
coast at a point about 0.8 mile SSE of the light on the N tip of edge, in 9.1 to 14.6m, sand and shells.
the island. This cable runs E and ESE to Tanega Shima.
A depth of 17.4m lies about 7.3 miles SSW of this same light.
7.82 Kitakame Hana (30°29'N., 130°10'E.) is faced with a steep
7.86
cliff and lies about 1 mile E of No Saki, to which it bears some

Kutinoerabu Shima resemblance, though it is somewhat the higher of the two. Yano
Mine, which dominates Kitakame Hana, is covered with bam-
7.83 Kutinoerabu Shima (30°27'N., 130°13'E.) is thickly boo and conspicuous; it is 148m high and slopes S.
covered with bamboo; about 0.4 mile N of the pointed summit
of the island is a sharp grassy peak, 632m high, that is a con- Take Shima
spicuous feature. Shin Take and Furu Take are volcanoes rising
a short distance, respectively, NW and SW of the summit of the 7.87 Take Shima (30°48'N., 130°26'E.) is covered with a
island. The only cultivated land is in the vicinity of the houses. dense growth of bamboo. Ombo Saki, the W extremity of the
Kutinoerabu Shima has been reported radar conspicuous at
7.83 island, is surmounted by a conical hill, 69m high.
24 miles. Anchorage.—Small vessels, with local knowledge, can ob-
7.87
tain anchorage, sheltered from S winds, in about 23.8m, coral,

7.84 South side of Kutinoerabu Shima.—About 0.5 mile rock, sand, and shells, in a small bay on the N side of Take Shi-
S of Mishima Saki (30°27'N, 130°12'E) is a valley through ma, but the anchorage is not good. Care is necessary to avoid
which flows a river, the constant muddy outflow of which the submarine cable.
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Io Shima SE extremity of Io Shima. These depths are as shallow as 2.7m.

Reference should be made to the chart.
7.88 Io Shima (30°47'N., 130°19'E.), with Io Take near its
E end, is an active volcano, 706m high, from which smoke ris- Yu Se (30°45'N., 130°06'E.) consists of three islets of about
7.90
es continuously. Yahazu Take rises to an elevation of 349m the same height, the middle being 56m high, together with a
about the middle of the NW side of the island; it has a pointed rock, 2.1m high; when seen from NW or NE, the group resem-
summit and is a conspicuous feature. bles a pagoda or tower.
Caution.—Because undiscovered dangers may exist in the
7.88
waters around Io Shima and the sea in the area is discolored by Kuro Shima
sulfur outflow, the vicinity should be avoided.
7.91 Kuro Shima (30°49'N, 129°56'E.) is mostly covered
7.89 Ioshima Ko (30°46'N., 130°17'E.) is a small bay in with a dense growth of bamboo, although it is cultivated in a
the W part of the S coast of Io Shima, the depths in which are few places. Earthquakes are a frequent occurrence.
too deep for anchorage. This port is used for shipping stone Anchorage.—Temporary anchorage, sheltered from S and
7.91
and bamboo. Fishing vessels of less than 100 tons use this port SW winds, can be obtained by vessels with local knowledge, in
as a refuge. Two submarine cables run from the head of this 21m, sand and shells, in the small bay close NW of Kaburi Ha-
bay. na (Kafuri Bana), the E extremity of Kuro Shima. Care is nec-
Kuroshima Saki (30°46'N., 130°16'E.) is the W extremity
7.89 essary to avoid the submarine cable.
of Io Shima, and in its vicinity are numerous rocks, one of the
outermost of which is usually marked by breakers. Kusakaki Shima
7.90 Sin-Io Shima (30°48'N., 130°21'E.), sometimes known 7.92 Kusakaki Shima (30°51'N., 129°28'E.) is a group of
as Shin To, is an islet of lava, 26.5m high, the result of an eruption about 17 bare and precipitous islets and rocks. Although the
in 1934. The surface water within about 0.2 mile of the SE extrem- group would appear to be steep-to, vessels should not approach
ity of Io Shima is reported to be of various colors. within 1 mile of any of the islets and rocks. Kusakaki Shima
There are several rocks and reefs on the NE side Io Shima;
7.90 has been reported radar conspicuous at 10 miles.
when navigating in this area vessels should proceed with cau- Kusakaki-Kamino Shima, at the NE end of the group and
7.92
tion and refer to the chart. marked by a light, is frequented by fisherman during the sea-
Groups of above and below-water rocks lie S and SE of the
7.90 son.
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Sector 8—Southwest Coast of Kyushu, including Off-lying Islands
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181
SECTOR 8
SOUTHWEST COAST OF KYUSHU, INCLUDING OFF-LYING ISLANDS
Plan.—This sector describes the SW coast of Kyushu, from

8.0 of 1.5 to 2 knots at springs. However, on the NW side of the en-
Sata Misaki (30°59'N., 130°40'E.), the S extremity, NW to No- trance, within about 3 miles SE of Kaimon Misaki, the current
mo Saki (32°34'N., 129°45'E.), at the SW end of Nagasaki flows NE on the rising tide and SW on the falling tide, maxi-
Hanto. Uji Gunto and other off-lying islands and dangers, mum rate about 1.3 knots.
which are in the W approaches to Kagoshima Wan, are de- 8.3Caution.—Kan Se, an isolated rock with a depth of 1.5m,
scribed prior to the coastal features. lies on a small shoal near the middle of the entrance of Ka-
goshima Wan, about 4 miles NNW of Tatsume Saki. The vicin-
Off-Lying Islands ity of the rock has been swept to a depth of 18m. It should also
be noted that in calm weather the rock can be detected from a
8.1 Uji Gunto (31°11'N., 129°27'E.) is comprised of four distance by discoloration; in bad weather, it breaks.
conspicuous islets, namely, Uji Shima (Muko Shima), Ie Shi- 8.3Due to the considerable size of the bay, the Caldera hills pro-
ma, Suzume Shima, and Same Shima. vide insufficient shelter to vessels seeking refuge from the fre-
8.1Uji Shima rises at its N end to a conspicuous conical hill, and quent typhoons affecting the Kyushu coast. Yamagawa Ko
off its SE end is a small cone shaped island 57m high. Several affords refuge for small ships.
pointed rocks, the largest of which is Nishitategami, 97m high,
extends from the NW extremity of Uji Shima. There is a chan- Kagoshima Wan—East Side
nel between Uji Shima and Ie Shima, which is sometimes used
by fishing vessels for shelter during the summer. Suzume Shi- 8.4 Tatsume Saki (31°04'N., 130°39'E.), located on the
ma consists of twin islets of equal height that open only from SE side of the entrance, is a steep, distinctive headland, 94m
the N or S. Same Shima is a precipitous islet, whose summit, a high. This point, from which a light is shown, and the coast on
white rock, rises in its NW part. By day, the positions of almost either side, is fringed with above-water and sunken rocks.
all the dangers in this vicinity can be identified but at night, this 8.4Tanisaki Bana (31°06'N., 130°41'E.), about 2.5 miles NE of
group should be given a wide berth. Vessels should not ap- Tatsume Saki, is a grassy headland, surmounted by trees and
proach within 1 mile of these islands. fringed with rocks. Small vessels with local knowledge can
take anchorage in an area on the SW side of the headland, in a
8.2 Tsukura Se (31°18'N., 129°45'E.) consists of four de- small bay, which affords shelter from winds from the E to S.
tached above-water rocks. From the N or S, the group appears as On the NE side of the headland is a shallow cove with a sandy
two pointed rocks; from the E or W, three are visible. beach. Izashiki is a village at the head of the cove; local weath-
8.2Sata Misaki (30°59'N., 130°40'E.), a conspicuous point, er signals are shown here.
85m high, is the southernmost point of Kyushu. This point, 8.4Ukitsu Bana, located about 1.8 miles NE of Tanisaki Bana, is
from which a light is shown, is a cliffy point backed by hills; it a thickly wooded headland. Anchorage for small vessels with
has been reported to be a good radar target at a distance of 12 local knowledge may be taken in Okawa Byochi, on the NE
miles. Owa Shima, a rocky islet, lies 0.1m S of Sata Misaki, side of the headland, sheltered from winds between the E to S.
and is connected to the point by reefs. Biro Shima, a wooded The village of (Ogawa, on the E side of the bight, is fronted by
islet, 54.9m high, lies about 0.3 mile offshore, about 0.8 mile a stony beach. Vessels should note the location of the fish hav-
ENE of Sata Misaki. en obstructions in these areas.
8.2The coast, 4.5 miles N from Sata Misaki to Tatsume Saki 8.4Koneshime Saki lies about 6 miles NNE of Ukitsu Bana. The
(Tachime Saki) (31°04'N., 130°39'E.) is fringed with rocks, but O Kawa flows into the sea on the N side of Koneshime Saki. A
is comparatively steep-to. shallow spit, whose edges are steep-to, extends about 0.8 mile
NW from the N side of the river mouth. A breakwater extends
Kagoshima Wan WNW from the S of O Kawa.
8.4The E coast of Kagoshima Wan, from the mouth of O Kawa,
8.3 Kagoshima Wan is a lengthy inlet entered between N about 14.5 miles to a white cliff near the village of Suwa, is
Tatsume Saki and Kaimon Misaki, about 9 miles NW. At its fringed with reefs and shoals. The edges of these shoals are
head, there is a landlocked bay that is separated from the S part steep-to, extending about 1 mile offshore in places.
of the inlet by Sakura Shima. Entry to this bay may be gained 8.4Oneshime Ko (31°15'N., 130°47'E.) is located about 2.3
through, Nishi Suido, a deep channel to the W of Sakura Shi- miles NE of the mouth of O Kawa. Tidal currents are, for the
ma. Depths of over 180m are prevalent over a large portion of most part, usually weak near Oneshime. Takasu Ko, is situated
the inlet S of Sakura Shima. about 6.3 miles N of Oneshima Ko, and is a small port utilized
Tides—Currents.—Enter into Kagoshima Wan on the ris-
8.3 mainly by local traffic.
ing tide and out of the inlet on the falling tide, turning within
0.5 hour before HW and LW. At the entrance, the turn occurs 8.5 Furue Ko (Kanoya Ko) (31°24'N., 130°46'E.), pro-
about the time of HW and LW and the N current attains a speed tected by breakwaters, within which the port area is shallow
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182 Sector 8. Southwest Coast of Kyushu, including Off-lying Islands
and narrow. A new port is under construction on the N side of mile NW of which is Take Yama (31°11'N., 130°37'E.), a
the N breakwater. It is reported that the waterway has already hump-shaped conspicuous hill, 210m high. Matagoshi
been dredged to a depth of 7.5m. (Matagusu), a rock with a hole in it, and with some vegetation
8.5A submerged oil pipeline extends ENE to the shore, from a on its summit, lies about 0.4 mile ESE of Torinokuchi.
position 0.15 mile SW of the light on the S breakwater. The 8.6Kaigara Su (Kaigara Se) is a sandbank with depths of less
seaward end of the pipeline is marked by a buoy, near which than 5.5m. This extensive sandbank, which fringes the coast,
are three mooring buoys. projects about 1 mile offshore, and extends about 2.3 miles NE
8.5Between Furue Ko and Suwa, about 3 miles NW, the coast is from a position about 0.4 mile E of Matagoshi. Kuchino Se, a
fronted by shoals. From Suwa the coast leads NW to Kazusa detached rock, with a depth of 6.7m and steep-to on all sides,
Bana, then about 5.5 miles N to the mass of lava that connects lies about 1.8 miles NE of Matagoshi.
Sakura Shima to the E shore of Kagoshima Wan. Tarumizu, a
village, lies 3.5 miles NW of Suwa. A light is shown from the S 8.7 Yamagawa Ko (Yamakawa) (31°12'N., 130°38'E.)
breakwater at Tarumizu Ko, the small harbor of Tarumizu. (World Port Index No. 62230) lies on the W side of Kagoshima
8.5Sakura Shima (31°35'N., 130°40'E.) became joined to the E Wan, about 13 miles N of Sata Misaki.
side of Kagoshima Wan by a stream of lava as a result of an 8.7Yamagawa Ko is entered between the N edge of Kaigara Se
eruption in 1914. It has at its center an active volcano, 1,116m and Uno Se, which is at the S extremity of a shallow spit, ex-
high, which is conspicuous from S. tends about 0.3 mile S from the S side of the projection that ter-
8.5Okoga Shima (Oki-Ko Shima), 37m high, lies about 0.6 mile minates in Uyama Saki. The port consists of a town and a small
SW of Mo Saki, the SW tip of Sakura Shima. A rock, which natural harbor with anchorage and berthing facilities for small
dries, 0.9m, lies close off the S end of the islet. In addition, a vessels. An L-shaped breakwater shelters the harbor; lights are
shoal projects 0.15 mile from the N side of the islet. There are shown from the head and elbow.
numerous rocks and shoals surrounding Okoga Shima. 8.7Winds—Weather.—Yamagawa Ko is a harbor of refuge.
8.5Kan Se, a reef which dries in spots, and has the remnants of a The velocity of the wind during a typhoon is lower in the inner
fort just above the water, lies in the narrows between Sakura part of the harbor. West winds of gale force enter the inner part
Shima and Kagoshima Ko at the S end of Nishi Suido. Kan Se through the valleys in the vicinity. Local weather signals are
lies about 1.8 miles NW of Okoga Shima. shown from a telecommunication tower standing about 0.2
8.5Nishi Suido is the channel heading between Sakura Shima mile S of Bandokoro Bana Light.
and the mainland to the W, ultimately leading to the head of 8.7Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Yamagawa is 7
Kagoshima Wan. The shallowest part, with depths from 16.5 to hours; spring tides rise 2.5m and neap tides rise 1.8m.
23.8m, lies between Kan Se and the mainland SW. The recom- 8.7Depths—Limitations.—Due to the shoals in the approach
mended channel through Nishi Suido lies to the W of Kan Se. to Yamagawa Ko, passage during bad weather or when there is
8.5Submarine cables are laid across the N end of Nishi Suido. a swell is dangerous. Local knowledge is necessary at all times.
8.7The channel S of Uno Se is about 0.2 mile wide, with a least
Kagoshima Wan—West Side depth of 5.9m. On the E side of the inner port of the harbor,
there is a quay, with a depth of 4m alongside.
8.6 Kaimon Misaki (31°10'N., 130°31'E.), the NW en- 8.7Vessels of 1,000 gt or less can obtain shelter in the inner part
trance point of Kagoshima Wan, is the steep-to SW tip of a of the harbor.
rounded projection. This projection is crowned by Kaimon 8.7Aspect.—Identifying the entrance of the harbor from the S is
Take, a conspicuous extinct cone-shaped volcano, 924m high, difficult due to the lack of prominent features and the heavily-
the sides of which are densely wooded. forested land surrounding the harbor.
8.6Shoals are scattered within 1.5 miles along the coast of the 8.7Pilotage.—While pilots are not available, vessels entering
W shore and anchorage in the inner bay, N of Sakura Shima, is for the first time may obtain advice from the harbormaster at
impractical if available. Kagoshima.
8.6The coast from Kaimon Misaki, 3.5 miles ESE to Nagasaki 8.7Anchorage.—The inner part of Yamagawa Ko is nearly a
Bana, is indented by a bay. The village of Kawajiri (Kawashiri) landlocked basin; the bottom, mud and sand, affords excellent
is situated at the head of this bay, where local storm signals are holding ground, in depths of 36.6 to 41.2m.
shown. Nagasaki Bana, from which a light is shown, is the S 8.7Directions.—Vessels approaching from the S should steer
extremity of a striking projection. A reef extends about 0.1 with the W shoulder of a plateau 109m high, about 0.5 mile W
mile S of the point. Also a detached reef, with a depth of 2.7m, of Uomi Take which is about 2.5 miles N of Uyama Saki, in
lies about 0.5 mile ENE of the same point. line with Uyama Saki, bearing about 345.5° leads toward the
8.6Akamizu Bana is located 0.65 mile NE of Nagasaki Bana. It entrance of the harbor. This course passes about 0.3 mile E of
is marked by a hill on the slope of which is a prominent, single Kuchino Se. When nearing Uyama Saki, change course W and
pine tree. A rock, which dries 1.8m, lies about 0.13 mile SE of bring the light structure on Uno Se in line bearing 285° with
the headland. the E entrance of the railroad tunnel. From a position about 0.3
8.6Chugamizu Wan (Chigogamizu Wan) is located between mile from Uno Se Light, course may be shaped for the inner
Akamizu Bana and Torinokuchi, about 2 miles NE. This bay harbor. Vessels should navigate with caution as depths of 2.7m
has depths of less than 9.1m about 0.4 mile offshore. Katchika lie ESE of Uno Se.
Se (31°10'N., 130°36'E.), with a depth of 2.7m, is located
about 0.6 mile N of Akamizu Bana. 8.8 Uyama Saki (31°13'N., 130°40'E.) is a low, wooded
8.6Torinokuchi is an abrupt headland, 205m high, about 0.3 point. Kasa Se, with a depth of 1.2m and Naka Sone, with a
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Sector 8. Southwest Coast of Kyushu, including Off-lying Islands 183
depth of 4.9m, lie about 0.7 and 0.6 mile E, respectively of submersible oil booms and Berth No. 1 and Berth No. 2 are
Uyama Saki. Several shoals are scattered between these rocks used only for loading.
and the mouth of the port. 8.9Due to a steady SE current of 0.5 knot at the berths, tankers
8.8The coast, N from Uyama Saki to Tara Misaki, about 2.8 berth port side to.
miles, forms a bight at the head of which is the village of Mina- 8.9A pier, with a dolphin head lies on the NW side of the re-
to. Uomi Take rises to an elevation of 215m, about 0.8 mile claimed land.
WSW of Tara Misaki. Tarano Se, a detached shoal, with a 8.9There are no public berthing facilities. Four berths can ac-
depth of 2.1m, lies about 1 mile SE of Tara Misaki. There are a commodate vessels up to 500,000 dwt, for further berthing in-
group of three conspicuous radio towers near Uomi Take; a formation refer to the table titled Kiire—Berthing Facilities.
prominent radio mast with a parabolic antenna, stands near the 8.9Pilotage.—A berthing master boards about 5 miles SE of
shore about 1.3 miles further SW. Kiire. Only vessels in ballast may berth after sunset.
8.8Chirin Shima (31°16'N., 130°41'E.) lies about 0.5 mile NE 8.9Anchorage.—There is an anchorage about 3 miles N of
of Tara Misaki, to which it is joined by a narrow spit that dries. Berth No. 3, in a depth of about 45m. There is a quarantine an-
The island is low on its W side, gradually rising to a height of chorage about 1.3 mile N of Berth No. 1, in 40 to 69m, moder-
103m to the top of a group of pine trees, and ends abruptly in a ate holding ground. Vessels should refer to the chart and note
steep cliff, which forms the E side of the island. Ko Shima, a the location of the fish haven obstructions in this area.
small islet, lies 0.35 mile N of Chirin Shima and is 24m high. 8.9The coast NW from Kiire Ko to Kagoshima Ko, about 4
A submarine cable extends 1.5 miles SW of Chirin Shima ESE miles, is fringed with shoals that extend up to 1 mile offshore
across Kaga Shima Wan, to Oneshima Ko. A reef projects 0.1 in places.
mile WNW from the islets NW side. A reef ledge extends
about 110m N from the N side of Ko Shima. Kagoshima Ko (31°35'N., 130°34'E.)
8.8From Tara Misaki, the W coast of Kagoshima Wan trends
about 9.5 miles NW to Kiire Ko and is fringed with shoals that World Port Index No. 62220
project up to 1.3 mile offshore in places.
8.9Kagoshima Ko, a principal port, is divided into Honko Ku,
8.9 Kiire Ko (31°23'N., 130°33'E.) (World Port Index Shinko Ku, Minamiko Ku, Taniyama Ku, and the outer port, all
No. 62225) is the site of a major oil-staging terminal. It is lo- of which lie within a 9-mile section of the W coast of Kagoshi-
cated on the W side of Kagoshima Wan and is a transfer station ma Wan.
for crude oil. A group of crude oil tanks stand on reclaimed 8.9East Breakwater, 1 mile long, lies parallel to and 0.2 mile E
land. Tankers of 100,000 to 300,000 dwt can access this port. of the reclaimed land, between No. 2 Area and No. 1 Area. A
Winds—Weather.—Apart from typhoons, the area has no
8.9 light is shown from the S head of East Breakwater.
local weather features. But, this port is weak for the SE winds 8.9Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are WNW from
because of the topography of the port. Swells and wind waves April to September, and NW during the remainder of the year.
are normally no higher than 2m. In general, the winter NW winds have the greatest force, espe-
Depth—Limitations.—The fairway leading to the port is
8.9 cially during January; and the summer winds, usually those of
well-marked and has depths over 50m. July, are the weakest. The most violent storms occur in early
The oil facility consists of four T-headed piers, which extend
8.9 autumn, during which time there are one or two in the average
about 0.2 mile from the NE side of reclaimed land. At the head year.
of each pier is a dolphin berth for a tanker, numbered 1 to 4 8.9Information regarding restrictions due to weather, navigation
from the N. A line of dolphins, connected by catwalks, joins warnings, and evacuation instructions are communicated by
the berths and extends 0.15 mile NW of Berth No. 1 and the the Kagoshima Ko Typhoon and Tsunami Safety Measures
same distance SE of Berth No. 4. All berths are protected by Committee.
Kiire—Berthing Facilities
Maximum Vessel
Size LOA Draft Beam
Tanker Terminals
Nippon Oil Staging Terminal Co. (Nost)
No. 1 35m 18.0m 165,209 dwt 300m 16.2m 50m Crude and bunkers.
No. 3 35m 28.2m 450,000dwt 400m 25.2m 62m Crude and bunkers.
North Jetty 15m 10.8m 5,735 dwt 105m — 16m Crude and bunkers.
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Kiire Ko
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Kagoshima is 7

8.9 Depths—Limitations.—The sections of the port are de-
8.9
hours 5 minutes; spring tides rise 9 and neaps rise 2m. scribed from the N to S. The main harbor, situated in the NW
The tidal currents off the entrances of the inner harbor flow
8.9 part of the inner port, is about 1 mile long and surrounded by
N on the rising tide from about 1 hour after LW to 1 hour after four breakwaters. There is a N entrance and a S entrance.
HW, and S on the falling tide from 1 hour after HW to 1 hour Lights are shown on each side of both entrances. The primary
after LW. The change of the tidal currents occurs approximate- entrance is through the S entrance. Ship Channel No. 1 leads
ly 0.5 hour earlier than it does at the entrance of Kagoshima between the outer breakwaters to Fairway No. 1 and then to
Wan. Tidal current velocities are strongest in the area between Honko Basin. This basin is protected by a breakwater on its N
the inner harbor and Sakura Shima, where they attain a maxi- side and the N wharf on its S side. On the E side, there is a
mum velocity of about 2 knots when setting S. berth with a depth of 13m alongside.
Kagoshima—Berthing Facilities
Dry Cargo Terminal
Honko North Terminal
No. 1 360m 9.0m Cruise vessels and container.
No. 2 310m 7.5m Ro-ro, passengers and containers.
Honko South Terminal
No. 1 155m 7.5m Ro-ro and passengers.
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Lumber Port
No.1 Quay 185m 10.0m Closed.
Marine Port
Cruise Quay 340m 9.0m Cruise vessels.
Pacific Grain Terminal
Grain Jetty 170m 14.0m Grain.
Inner Quay 61m 6.0m Grain.
Shinkou
No. 1 125m 7.5m General cargo.
No. 2 140m 5.5m General cargo.
No.5 220m 9.0m Ro-ro and passengers.
Taniyama-1
No. 1 250m 12.0m Sand.
No. 2 260m 7.5m Cement and sand.
No. 3 270m 5.5m Steel products.
No. 5 550m 5.5m Aggregates, sand, and steel.
No. 6 180m 5.5m PCC.
No. 7 260m 7.5m PCC and containers.
Multipurpose Terminals
Taniyama-2
No. 1 360m 5.5m Aggregates.
No. 2 270m 5.5m Cement.
No. 3 180m 5.5m Aggregates and steel.
No. 5 260m 5.5m General cargo and steel.
No. 6 270m 7.5m Containers and steel products.
No. 9 90m 5.5m Scrap metal.
East Quay 390m 7.5m Ro-ro and lo-lo.
Oil 1 North 22m 9.0m CCP.
Oil 1 South 22m 7.5m CCP.
Oil 2 North 20m 5.5m CCP.
Oil 2 South 20m 5.5m CCP.
Tanker Terminals
Nippon Gas Co. Terminal
LPG Berth 106m 9.0m LPG.
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LNG. Maximum size of 73,000 dwt. Maxi-
Nippon Gas 38m 13.0m
mum beam of 28.0m.
8.9North Wharf and South Wharf have depths from 6.0 to Se and has a general depth of 14m.
13.5m. The outer harbor has open roads where vessels anchor. When the center of a typhoon passes the N part of this port,
8.9
There is a ferry crossing from the N entrance across to Sakura rain and wind become extremely severe. Small ships should
Sima. seek refuge in Yamagawa-Ko and large ships in the N area of
8.9Shinko, situated between the mouth of Kotuki Kawa and the the E coast of Kyusyu, Amani-O Shima, or along the W coast
main port to the N, is entered between two breakwaters. It can of Kyusyu to the N of Yatusiro-Kai.
accommodate vessels up to 10,000 dwt, with depths available Submarine cables are laid S and E from the mouth of Kotuki
8.9
to 9m within the basin. Kawa.

8.9Kamoike Ko, situated about 1 mile SSW of Kotuki Kawa,
and protected by breakwaters, is used mostly by ferry boats. It 8.10 The head of Kagoshima Wan is nearly landlocked,
has dredged depths of 4.5m and a pier 150m long. forming an inner bay which can only be entered through Nishi
8.9Minamiko (South Port) is entered through a channel between Suido, the channel on the W side of Sakura Shima. Depths in the
two breakwaters, which leads to a basin with quays and piers central part of the bay range from 128 to 146m, and in an area in
with depths from 4.5 to 5.5m alongside. The least charted the E part, depths exceed 200m. This bay has an uneven bottom
depth in the entrance is 4.5m. Vessels up to 2,000 dwt can be with no suitable anchorages, except those off Hamanoichi and
accepted at the 174m long pier. For further berthing informa- Fukuyama; these are only suitable for small vessels.
tion refer to the table titled Kagoshima—Berthing Facilities. A submarine cable and water pipeline are laid SW from Shin
8.10
8.9Aspect.—The city of Kagoshima is erected at the foot of Shima to Sakura Shima.

Siro Yama, a hill that rises 122m, about 2.8 miles NW of Kan Kajiki, a town from which storm signals are shown, lies in
8.10
Se. Two radio towers are conspicuous and stand near Shiro Ya- the NW part of the bay, 10 miles NE of Siro Yama.
ma. There is a prominent tower, with a height of 46m on the Okiko Shima, 88m high, Benten Shima, 32m high, and Heta-
8.10
seaward edge of reclaimed land 1.3 miles W of Kan Se. Kotuki ko Shima, 124m high, are three islands lying in a N-S direction
Kawa flows through the city on the SW side of Siro Yama. A within 1.25 miles of the shore.
bridge spans the seaward entrance to Nagata Kawa N of Tani- Hamanoichi Hakuchi, an anchorage for small vessels with
8.10
yama. local knowledge, lies N and E of Hetako Shima.

8.9Pilotage.—Pilotage is mandatory. Pilots board, as follows: Fukuyama Ko is a small harbor situated about 5 miles ESE
8.10
1. Vessels requiring quarantine bound for Honko (Area of Okiko Shima. Local storm signals are shown at Fukuyama.
No.1) and Shinko (Area No. 2)—In the vicinity of the quar- Okinozunbe, a shoal with a depth of 1.8m, lies 1.25 miles off
8.10
antine anchorage (31°33.4'N., 130°35.4'E.). the NE coast of Sakura Shima.

2. Vessels not requiring quarantine and bound for Mozu-
kai Ko or Taniyama Ko (Area No. 1 and Area No. 2)—About 8.11 Makurasaki Ko (31°16'N., 130°18'E.) (World Port
1.2 miles E of Taniyakama Ko East Breakwater Light Index No. 62240) is situated on the SW coast of Kyushu, in a
(31°30.3'N., 130°34.4'E.). position about 13 miles WSW of Kaimon Misaki. The port
3. LNG vessels—In position 31°29.0'N, 130°33.9'E. consists of an outer harbor, with an anchorage, a town, and a
8.9Regulations.—Vessels must give 24 hours notice to the port small inner harbor entered between two breakwaters. The inner
before the vessel’s arrival. Berthing and unberthing can be con- harbor is reported to be dredged to a depth of 4.5m. An outer
ducted during daylight hours only. breakwater projects SW into the harbor, from the S end of the
8.9Signals.—Storm signals are shown from the harbor police town. A detached breakwater lies close NW of the outer break-
station, about 0.2 mile NW of the S end of East Breakwater. water.
8.9Anchorage.—Kagoshima Ko provides the best anchorage in Winds—Weather.—From the end of September to the be-
8.11
Kagoshima Wan. ginning of June, 70 to 80 per cent of all winds are from the N
8.9Large vessels may obtain anchorage off the main harbor, in and NNW. During the remaining months, the winds from the S
34.7m, mud and sand, with the light on the S end of East and SW are the strongest. Local weather signals are displayed
Breakwater bearing about 298°, distant 0.7 mile or further N at a meteorological observatory on a hill NW of the town.
with the same light bearing 247°, distant 0.35 mile, in a similar Depths—Limitations.—An unloading embankment for
8.11
depth. Vessels should anchor S of the ferry crossing. During fishing boats is situated on the N side, with depths from 3.5 to
winter, strong winds may make the working of cargo difficult. 4.5m alongside. On the S side of the port is a fuel supply em-
8.9In an emergency, large vessels can seek anchorage in a des- bankment, with a depth of 3.5m alongside and Sin Ko embank-
ignated area. This area, which is situated SE of Kan Se ment, with depths of 4.5m alongside. A fish haven lies 2 miles
(31°34'N., 130°36'E.), provides anchorage, in depths of 38.5 to ESE of Makurasaki Ko.
43m, mud and sand. Shelter from winds between the N and E A berth, 180m in length, has depths alongside of 8m.
8.11
may be obtained in this spacious area. However, vessels should Aspect.—The meteorological observatory tower, standing
8.11
exercise caution due to the strong tidal currents between Kan on a hill NW of the town area, and the four television towers on
Se and Sakura Shima. The Quarantine Anchorage lies S of Kan the summit of Kurata Yama, about 4.3 miles N of the port, are
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Makurasaki Ko
good landmarks. A crane, whose top is painted yellow, is situ- Wan. Then for about 11 miles NNW to Noma Misaki, the coast
ated near the root of the S breakwater and is prominent. is indented by small bays, fringed by numerous rocks.
Anchorages.—Anchorage may be taken, in 12.8m, rock
8.11 Tidal currents between Kaimon Misaki and Bono Misaki
8.12
covered with sand, in a position with the light on the head of flow W on the flood and E on the ebb. In calm weather, the
the E breakwater bearing 022°, distance 0.35 mile. However, Kuroshio and its countercurrent are recognizable, and subse-
due to the nature of the bottom, sand over rock, the holding quently the velocity of the flood is increased a bit, but about 2
ground is not good. miles offshore the combined rate is negligible.
A comparatively safe anchorage can be obtained in an area E
8.11 Between the entrance of Kagoshima Wan and Bono Misaki,
8.12
of the N-S line of the S breakwater light when a strong NE discolored water, caused by fluvial mud and appearing as
wind occurs, and in an area to the W of this line when a strong shoals, may be noticed up to 2 miles offshore.
NW wind occurs. Akakue Bana (Akakuzure Bana), 123m high, and surmount-
8.12
Dora Shima, with a depth of 0.2m, lies on a shoal within 0.7

8.11 ed by a conspicuous growth of pines, is located about 11.5
mile SE of Okinozunbe. miles NW of Kaimon Misaki. Also, near the W side of the
Inoko Shima dries 1.2m, and lies on a shoal between Doro
8.11 point, is a prominent reddish cliff.
Shima and the NE tip of Sakura Shima, Nishisemari Bana. Bisanko Iwa, about 0.1 mile W of Akakue Bana, is a con-
8.12
Shin Shima, 42m high, lies about 1 mile E of Nishisemari Ba- spicuous rock, 18m high, with a somewhat pointed summit. A
na. Io Shima and Nakano Shima are two rocky islets, which are rock, 2.7m high, lies on the edge of the reefs, about 91m SW of
2.7 and 6m high. The water depth between these rocks is high- Bisanko Iwa.
ly irregular. Attention must be paid as there are rocks in this ar-
ea other than the those mentioned here. Lava, from an eruption 8.13 Kaku Bana (31°15'N., 130°17'E.) is surmounted by a
reaches down to the shore on the E side of Sakura Shima about conical hill, 92m high, named Yamatategami, that shows up
2 miles S of Shin Shima. Hama Shima, is a rock pile, extending well from E. Tategami Se, about 0.2 mile SSE of the headland,
about 0.2 mile off the coast part of which dries, 1.2m, and is al- is a conspicuous rock.
so located about 2 miles south of Shin Shima. Oki Se, is a rock, Bono Misaki is a cliffy headland, which rises to a conical
8.13
with a water depth of 4.5m, located about 2.5 miles ESE of hill, 96m high. A hill, with two summits, about 171m high, lies
Shin Shima. about 0.5 mile NNE of the headland. Tide rips may be encoun-
tered in the offing about 2 miles W of the headland, especially
8.12 From Kaimon Misaki to Bono Misaki (31°15'N., during the W current.
130°13'E.), the S coast of Kyushu trends about 16.5 miles Fuko Shima, 41m high, lies about 0.6 mile NNW of Bono
8.13
WNW and is indented by but one bay of any size, Makurasaki Misaki. Unose Shima, 67m high, lies about 0.8 mile N of Bono
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Misaki. shipping. In calm weather, they are usually marked by tide rips
Bono Tsu is a small bay which lies on the N side of the
8.13 and in rough weather the sea breaks heavily over them.
promontory of which Bono Misaki is the S extremity. Bono
Tsu is unsuitable as an anchorage due to rocks which extend as Noma Misaki to Tengu Bana
far as 0.1 mile off the E side of the cove. At the head of the bay
is the village of Bo. 8.16 Noma Misaki (31°24'N., 130°07'E.) is the W extrem-
ity of a small peninsula known as Noma Hanto, which from the
8.14 Minega Saki (31°16'N., 130°13'E.) is a cliffy point, N appears as an island. A group of radio towers stands on the
the W side of which is fringed with reefs and rocks extending middle of the peninsula, 0.75 mile NE of its extremity. A light
up to 0.1 mile offshore. This point rises to Muko Yama, which is situated on Noma Misaki.
attains an elevation of 134m and is covered with bushes. Mine- Ka Se is composed of two prominent rocks about 0.4 mile S
8.16
ga Saki appears as an island from sea. of Noma Misaki. The S rock is 18.9m high and its peak is part-
Tomura Ura, close N of Minega Saki, affords protection
8.14 ly white; the N rock is black and low.
from all winds except from the SW and W. This bay affords the The coast 23 miles N from Noma Misaki to Tengu Bana
8.16
only suitable shelter in the W approach to Osumi Kaikyo, but forms a bight. In the S part of the bight are two rocks lying
its entrance should be identified before thick weather sets in. about 5 miles offshore. O Se, the SW rock, is steep-to and has a
The coast in the vicinity of Tomura Ura is rocky; its N entrance depth of 2.7m. This rock lies about 4.8 miles NNE of Takasaki
should be given a berth of at least 0.5 mile because of a group Bana (Kosaki Bana), the N point of Noma Hanto. Kuta Shima,
of rocks projecting 0.2 mile SW and 0.4 mile S from it. These located about 3 miles NE of O Se, is somewhat square in
rocks form a natural breakwater for the bay. Use Shima, the shape, barren, and steep-to.
southernmost of the rocks, is 22m high. Yama Shima, the larg- Between Kuro Misaki, the NW tip of Noma Misaki and
8.16
est of the group, lies midway between Use Shima and the N Takasaki Bana, the coast recedes and forms a bay, at the head
shore, and is 37m high. Two coves indent the N and S sides of of which is Nome Ike, a salt water lagoon. The W shore of this
the bay. At the head of the bay, which is shallow and has a san- bay is fringed with rocks and the bottom is uneven. Hiro Se,
dy beach, is the village of Tomari. Matsu Shima, 15m high, the the NW of these rocks is 4.6m high. Kome Shima, a group of
NW of a group of rocks close off the S shore of the bay, is lo- islets, lies 0.4 mile E of Hira Se. Close SE of the group is a reef
cated 0.55 mile E of Use Shima. with a depth of 5m.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 17.8 to
8.14 Caution.—Vessels should not attempt to pass between
8.16
24.7m, about 0.4 mile from the head of the bay, with Use Shi- Kome Shima and the coast S. Reference should be made to the
ma open about three times it own width. This anchorage is situ- chart for location of the fish haven obstructions in these waters.
ated N of Matsu Shima, which lies about 0.5 mile E of Use A submarine cable lies 1 mile S of Kuta Shima and lands
8.16
Shima. Small vessels can obtain better shelter, in a depth of 11.5 miles NE of Kosaki Bana.
about 15.5m, S of the above area, off the cove of the S side of
the bay with the summits of Matsu Shima and Use Shima in 8.17 Noma Dake is the summit of Noma Hanto. Its W side
line. is steep, sloping upwards to a peak. When seen from S, the W
side appears as a perpendicular cliff.
8.15 The coast between the N entrance point of Tomari Ura Takasaki Bana (Kosaki Bana) (31°26'N., 130°10'E.), the N
8.17
and Noma Misaki, about 9 miles NNW, is rocky and indented tip of Noma Hanto, is the extremity of a treeless spur. Close off
in its S part by two bays, namely, Kushi Wan and Akime Wan. the point is a rock, 4.5m high, conspicuous from, E or W. O Se,
Tsurukui Saki, the NW entrance point of Kushi Wan, is
8.15 a detached 4.5m rock, lies about 0.2 mile N of Takasaki Bana.
faced with an almost perpendicular cliff and detached rocks ex- Tateba Shima (31°25'N., 130°11'E.), a wooded 76m high is-
8.17
tend 0.25 mile W from it. Close off the point is Tategami Iwa, a let, lies about 1.3 miles SE of Takasaki Bana. Tateba Shima is
black rocky islet, 23m high, which is difficult to observe when steep-to, except on its S side, where it is almost joined to the
it is bearing more than 030°. The farthest N of the detached mainland by shoals. Its NW side is cliffy and its summit has a
rocks is pointed and 21m high. About 1.5 miles inland from the rugged appearance when seen from seaward. Kamino Shima,
point is Ima Take, a prominent conical peak, 270m high, the located about 0.4 mile NE of Tateba Shima, is a 54m high islet,
summit of which is covered by trees. fringed with small rocks, with a particularly wooded summit.
Akime Wan, a small open bay with deep water, is entered be-
8.15 Kannoshima Sone, a steep-to detached 2.7m rock, lies about
tween Tsurukui Saki and Oki-akime Shima an island, about 1.8 0.3 mile NNE of Kamino Shima.
miles NNW. This bay is also unsuitable as an anchorage. How- Kazurase Bana (Sakiyamano Bana) is the N extremity of a
8.17
ever, small vessels with local knowledge may obtain shelter, peninsula which makes up the E side of Kataura Wan. Between
except during strong South winds, off a sandy beach on the E Kazurase Bana and Kamino Shima, about 0.4 mile NW, are nu-
shore or off the village of Akime, situated near the head of the merous reefs and rocks, among which are Matsummura Se,
bay. A mountain, with a conspicuous radio tower on its sum- 2.1m high, and Naka Se, 4.9m high. Funako Se, comprised of
mit, is located about 2.5 miles E of Oki-akime Shima. three rocks, that dries 2.4m on its W side, lies about 0.3 mile
Oki-akime Shima is connected to the coast NE by above-wa-
8.15 NE of Kazurase Bana.
ter rocks and submerged reefs, but elsewhere it is steep-to. Sen-
gan Se, with a depth of 0.3m, lies 1.5 miles WNW of the S end 8.18 Kataura Wan is entered between Banshono Bana and
of Oki-akime Shima. A rock, with a depth of 2.7m, lies 0.2 the NW tip of the peninsula of which Kazurase Bana is the N
mile N of Sengan Se. Both rocks lie in the track of coastwise extremity. The village of Kataura, from which local storm sig-
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nals are shown, lies close S of Banshono Bana. A breakwater 8.21 Naga Saki (31°42'N., 130°16'E.), a prominent point,
projects about 137m SE from Banshono Bana. Hirayae Yama, is located 3.5 miles NNW of Tosaki Bana. This point, which is
which lies on the W side of the bay, attains a height of 219m. 4.9m high, is covered with pines and appears black. Reefs proj-
The village of Koura lies at the head of the bay. ect W and S from the point.
Anchorage.—With the exception of winds between the
8.18 Teru Shima, an islet 32m high, lies close inshore on the reef
8.21
NNW and N, Kataura Wan affords shelter from winds from all fringing the S side of Naga Saki. The village of Shimabira,
directions. The islands in the approach prevent the entry of which is connected to the islet at LW, is situated on the coast N
heavy seas; however, squalls descend from the mountains, es- of Tera Shima.
pecially with W winds. Mitsu Se is a long narrow reef which extends about 750m
8.21
Vessels may obtain anchorage, in a depth of about 18m, off

8.18 NE from a position about 0.5 mile S of Naga Saki.
the village of Kataura, with the E extremity of Kamino Shima Caution.—Vessels should not attempt to pass between Mit-
8.21
and Matsugi Saki in line bearing 003°. Small vessels may an- su Se and Naga Saki.
chor on the same bearing, with the summit of Hirayae Yama
bearing about 240°. However, small vessels utilizing this an- 8.22 Nomoto Kawa (Gohand Kawa) empties out into the
chorage should proceed no further S due to shoals in the head sea about 0.7 mile NNE of Naga Saki.
of the bay. Most of Kataura Wan, except for the head and the Hira Se, a large flat rock about 4m high, lies on a shoal that
8.22
few patches in the middle, provides good holding ground in dries. This shoal projects about 0.4 mile from the coast W of
hard mud. the mouth of Nomoto Kawa. A submarine cable lies about 0.5
Directions.—The entrance of Kataura Wan is not easily
8.18 mile N and 1.5 miles SE of Hira Se.
made out due to the backdrop of high land. However, Tateba A breakwater extends 0.5 mile WSW from the shore, 0.3
8.22
Shima is conspicuous and should be approached bearing about mile NE of Hire Se. A quay, with alongside depths of 5.5 to
180°. Upon identification of Kamino Shima, vessels should 5.7m and used by ferries, has been completed on the NE side of
continue S with Tateba Shima open W of that islet to avoid this breakwater. A detached breakwater extends 0.3 mile NNW
Kannoshima Sone. From abeam of Kamino Shima, a vessel from a position 0.5 W of Hire Se. A light stands at the S head
should pass midway between Tateba Shima and Matsugi Saki, of the detached breakwater.
and anchor as above. A submarine pipeline lies 1.2 miles NE to an area of re-
8.22
claimed land on the shore.

8.19 Off-lying islands and dangers.—Taka Shima
(31°27'N., 129°44'E.), a group of five small islets occupying an 8.23 Kushikino Ko (31°42'N., 130°16'E.) is primarily a
area about 0.2 mile in extent, lies about 19 miles W of Noma fishing harbor and is entered between two breakwaters. The
Misaki and 8 miles N of Tsukura Se. These islets, when seen port consists of a town, an outer harbor with an anchorage, and
from the N or S, appear as a group of three. The center islet is a small inner harbor with berthing facilities for small vessels.
shaped like a pillar. The SE has a round summit and the SW is- Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Kushikino Ko is
8.23
let is triangular and 68m high. The NE islet has two pointed 7 hours 30 minutes; spring tides rise 2.8m and neap tides rise
summits and is conspicuous from the NW or SE. Two small 2.1m.
rocks are located S of Taka Shima. The rock is located 930m Depths—Limitations.—The area in the vicinity of the
8.23
from the group and is 1.9m high. The rock, which is awash at 100m long central quay has been dredged to 3.5m. The end of
the highest HW is located midway between the rock and Taka this pier can accommodate vessels up to 880 dwt.
Shima. At night, these rocks should be given a wide berth, as Aspect.—Conspicuous landmarks include the radio tower on
8.23
various submerged rocks are in the vicinity. the E side of the harbor, the group of oil tanks on the S side of
Michiga Saki lies 2.25 miles SE of Kazurase Bana, and be- the basin in the inner harbor, and the breakwater lights.
tween these points is a bight whose NW part contains several Anchorage.—Shimabira Byochi, the S anchorage in Kushi-
8.23
islets and reefs. The SE section is comprised of mud flats and kino Ko, provides protection for vessels with local knowledge
sand, which dries. from winds between the N and E.
Shikushi Saki, a small wooded promontory, is located about
8.19 The best anchorage, in a depth of 10.9m, sand, lies with Naga
8.23
1 mile NE of Michiga Saki. Saki bearing 331° and Kuro Se bearing 095°. Small vessels can
Kimbo Zan, a conspicuous mountain with three summits,
8.19 approach the W tip of Tera Shima to within 0.1 mile.
lies about 7.5 miles ENE of Shikushi Saki. A quarantine anchorage is situated about 2.1 miles NW of
8.23
Kushikino Light.
8.20 Tosaki Bana (31°40'N., 130°18'E.) is a small, rocky Directions.—From a position about 1 mile bearing 288°
8.23
cape about 13m high, on which there are several pine trees. from Kushikino Light, head between the two breakwaters on a
This area of coastline is sandy and intersected by several course of 102°. However, vessels should take care not to ap-
streams. Minato Kawa empties into the sea, about 2 miles proach within 7m of the heads of either breakwater. Immedi-
NNW of Tosaki Bana. Kuro Se, a rock 2.4m high, lies about ately after passing through the harbor entrance, course may be
137m offshore, 0.4 mile NW of the mouth of the Minato Kawa. altered to port to proceed to a berth. Rocks, awash at LW ex-
Reefs, which dry in places, extend about 0.2 mile W from Kuro tend from 5 to 10m off the E side of the N breakwater. General-
Se. ly, within the harbor, depths are greater towards the
Caution.—Vessels navigating in the waters between Kosaki
8.20 breakwaters.
Bana and Tengu Bana, be aware of the fish haven obstructions
in this area. Some are situated as far as 10 miles off the coast. 8.24 Hashima Saki (30°45'N., 130°12'E.) is a prominent
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headland, 122m high, located about 4 miles NW by W of Naga ity of Haya Saki, the flood runs N and the ebb S, at a speed of 1
Saki. Okino Shima, a wooded islet 79m high, lies about 0.7 to 2.5 knots. Tide rips occasionally occur off No Saki, a point
mile SW of Hashima Saki. Several fish havens lie in the vicini- 1.25 miles NW of Tsurikake Saki. An islet, 1.2m high, lies
ty of Okino Shima. There is a 4m patch, close off the NE tip of close S of No Saki. Haya Saki (31°39'N., 129°40'E.) is a steep,
the island. Between this patch and Hashima Saki there is a rocky headland, which rises to a wooded peak, and lies 1.5
deep channel. miles N of No Saki (Nosakino Saki).
South of Hashima Saki, a W set occurs on the ebb current.
8.24 Anchorage.—Small vessels with local knowledge may an-
8.26
Hashima Ura, on the E side of Hashima Saki, is an open bay

8.24 chor, in 12.8 or 14.6m, sheltered from N winds, in the middle
whose shores are fringed with drying rocks. At the head of this of Teuchi Wan.
bay is the village of Hashima. Small vessels with local knowl-
edge may take anchorage sheltered from winds between the W 8.27 West Side.—The coast between Haya Saki and
and N, keeping Okino Shima open S of Hashima Saki. Kabetachi Bana, about 4 miles NNE, is steep and backed by a
Benzaiten Yama, a conspicuous peak, attains an elevation of
8.24 number of high peaks. Katano Ura is a small cove, the head
579m about 3 miles NE of Hashima Saki. which lies about 1.25 miles E of Haya Saki. There is a rock,
Tengu Bana, 3 miles NNW of Hashima Saki, is a promonto-
8.24 4.6m high, about 0.1W of the N entrance point of the cove.
ry, with rocky cliffs, and a thickly wooded summit. About 1.3 Seseno Ura is a small open bay situated NNE of Katano Ura.
miles NNW of Tengu Bana is Kamo Se, a detached steep-to The bay should not be approached closely, as the sea breaks
rock, 8.6m high. This rock lies about 0.9 mile offshore and upon its shore except during E winds. Takanosu, a rock 33m
may be passed on either side. high, lies off the S side of the entrance.
The tidal currents off Kamo Se usually attain velocities from
8.24 Chu Se, a gray columnar rock, 127m high, is close W of Ta-
8.27
0.8 to 1 knot, with the flood current setting N and the ebb cur- ka Se Saki, which forms the N entrance to Seseno Ura. This
rent setting S. rock is conspicuous from the N or S, but is difficult to distin-
guish from W due to high ground.
8.25 Koshiki Retto (Kosikizima Retto) is a group of three Kabetachi Bana is a steep promontory, located 1 mile NE of
8.27
islands and a number of islets extending about 20 miles in a Chu Se. On the wooded hillsides in the vicinity of the cape,
SW direction from a position about 12 miles WNW of Tengu reddish patches are visible between the trees. Haike Yama, a
Bana. The three islands, from S to N, are Shimo Koshiki Shi- sharp peak 512m high, is located 1.25 miles ESE of Kabetachi
ma, Naka Koshiki Shima (Taira Shima), and Kami Koshiki Bana. Yura Shima, which is comprised of two islets, is located
Shima. about 3.3 miles ENE of Kabetachi Bana. The E and larger of
Shimo Koshiki Shima is the largest island and its interior is
8.25 the two islets is 36m high and upon its summit lies a few pine
mountainous. O Take, the summit of the island, is 604m high. trees. Ikeya Saki, a group of three islets, lies about 2.5 miles
This mountain, the highest in the group, is wooded, and its NE of Yura Shima.
summit when seen from the W appears flattened. From NE or Tsubura Saki, the N tip of Shimo Koshiki Shima, is located
8.27
E the summit appears pointed and conspicuous. The N part of about 3.25 miles NNE of Yura Shima. This steep promontory
the island, N of O Take, is a narrow hilly promontory, that, rises to Yohagi Yama, a pointed wooded peak, 167m high.
when seen from the E or W, resembles a chain of islets. The W
coast of the island is cliffy and the E side is comprised of a 8.28 East Side.—From Teuchi Saki, the coast leads about
number of sand and gravel beaches. 2.5 miles NE to Sebi Saki, which rises to a hill, the N side of
which is cliffy and wooded. Close off the point is an above-wa-
Shimo Koshiki Shima ter rock that is only visible from the N.
Esaki Bana is a rocky, rounded headland, 93m high, which is
8.28
8.26 South end.—Tsurikake Saki (31°37'N., 129°41'E.) surmounted by several trees.

is a grassy round-topped headland, which is conspicuous from Nagahama Ura is a small bay entered between Nagahama
8.28
the E or W. Teuchi Saki, the SE tip of Shimo Koshiki Shima, Saki and a point about 1 mile farther NE. It was reported that a
has two round summits, 162m high. Kamino Se, a group of vessel of 5,000 dwt anchored in Nagahama Ura. The best berth
rocks, 5.2m high. A light, with a ramark, stands on Tsurikake in this bay was reported, in a depth of 13m, is situated about 1
Saki and storm signals are shown from it. Kamino Se, a group mile SW of Oda Yama, which rises to 426m on the NE side of
of rocks 5.2m high, lies about 0.2 mile S of Teuchi Saki. These the entrance.
rocks are steep-to, and the sea breaks heavily against them in Caution.—Caution is necessary when anchoring due to sub-
8.28
bad weather. marine cables.

Teuchi Wan is entered between Teuchi Saki and the E side of
8.26
Tsurikake Saki. Shimone Se, a rock 3m high, is located off the 8.29 Imuta Ura is a small bay on the S side of Hirase Saki,
W entrance point and narrows the navigable width of the fair- which is sheltered from winds between the W and N. This bay
way to less than 0.5 mile. The village of Teuchi is situated at affords temporary anchorage for small vessels waiting to tran-
the head of the bay. sit Imutano Seto. When anchoring, care must be taken to avoid
Tides—Currents.—In the vicinity of Tsurikake Zake, the
8.26 submarine cables in the S part of the inlet.
flood runs W and the ebb runs E. The current generally runs Hirase Saki (31°47'N., 129°48'E.) is the NE tip of Shima
8.29
between 1 and 2.5 knots, with occasional tide rips in the offing. Koshiki Shima, and is the extremity of a small peninsula. This
In the offing, between Taka Shima and Shimo Koshiki Shima, point, which has three summits, is bordered by shoals extend-
a SE ebb current of 1 to 2 knots has been reported. In the vicin- ing up to 0.2 mile offshore in places.
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Imutano Seto is the narrow strait which separates Shimo Ko-

8.29 Kuratsuma Saki, on the E side of Nakakoshiki Ura, lies
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shiki Shima from Taira Shima to the NE. This strait which can about 1.5 miles NNW of Kayamuta Saki.
be navigated by vessels with local knowledge keeping very Nakakoshiki Ko (31°50'N., 129°52'E.), situated at the head
8.31
close to the W side of Okinosegami, a rock, 4.3m high, lying of Nakakoshiki Ura, is entered between two breakwaters. Na-
0.5 mile NNE of Hirase Saki. kakoshiki Ko is exposed to S winds, but good anchorage may
Tidal rips and strong tidal currents form on the SE of the NW
8.29 be taken in its middle part; the best berth, in 11m to 12.8m, is
side of the narrows, depending on the direction of the current. about 0.5 mile SW of the village.
Reefs on either side of the strait reduce the fairway to a width Tidal currents near the entrance of Nakakoshiki flow N on
8.31
of 0.2 mile. Naka Bae, a rocky patch with a depth of 8.2m, lies the rising tide and S on the falling tide. Off Kayamuta Saki the
in the middle of the narrowest part of the fairway. current attains a speed of 1 to 1.5 knots. There are times when
Tides—Currents.—At springs, the tidal currents can reach
8.29 the N or S current runs all day.
a rate of over 3 knots. The flood runs N and the ebb S with Nakagawara Ura, situated on the SW coast of Kami Koshiki
8.31
about a 15 minute slack water. The sea breaks heavily with the Shima, is entered between Kuchinose Saki and Kushi Saki,
wind against the current. There have also been periods when about 0.7 mile SE. Soemon Se, on the S side of the approach, is
the NW or SW current continued to flow all day. a steep-to detached rock with a depth of 9.1m, located about
0.1 mile off the N shore of Naka Shima. Nakagawara Chume,
8.30 Naka Koshiki Shima (Taira Shima) (31°48'N., an isolated rock, with a depth of 5m, lies about 0.2 mile off the
129°50'E.) is without tall trees; there are patches of grass and E shore of Nakagawara Ura, 0.6 mile N of Kushi Saki.
brush and also areas of cultivation. Benkei Shima, a conspicu-
ous islet located on a reef which dries, is 49m high and lies 0.2 Nakagawara Ura, from its entrance, leads 1.25 miles N, and
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mile E of the S tip of Naka Koshiki Shima. A lone pine tree then branches off Unose Bana into two parts, Kuwano Ura, the N
stands atop the summit of the islet. About 137m E of Benkei part and Oshima Ura, the E part. The S part of the E shore of Nak-
Shima is another islet, 28m high. agawara Ura is fringed with reefs which project about 0.1 mile off-
The tidal currents off Benkei Shima run N on the rising and
8.30 shore. Kotatsumaru Shima, 18m high, lies close off the W shore of
S on the falling tide, at a speed of about 1 knot. There are peri- Nakagawara Ura, 0.35 mile N of Kuchinose Saki. A rock, that
ods when the N or S current may continue all day long. dries 0.9m, lies close of the E side of the islet. The village of Ku-
Anchorage.—Taira Ura affords temporary anchorage shel-
8.30 wanoura is situated on the W shore of Kuwano Ura.
tered from all winds from the N, through the W, to S. On the S Anchorage.—There is a safe anchorage in Nakagawara Ura,
8.31
shore of the bight is the village of Taira, behind which is a large which is situated about 1 mile N of Kushi Saki, in a depth of
conspicuous temple. Shoals extend as far as 0.13 mile off the E about 25.6m. Small vessels can anchor, in a depth of 27m, on
and S sides of Taira Ura and as far as 137m off its head. the W side of the entrance to Oshima Ura or off the village of
Eishi Ura, on the E side of Nakakoshiki Ura, affords anchor-
8.30 Kuwanoura, in depths of 16.5 to 18.3m.
age in its central part, but submarine cables greatly reduce the A phenomenon, locally known as Abiki, occurs in this re-
8.31
available anchorage space. The interior of Eishi Ura is fringed gion during spring and summer. This condition, where the level
with rocks within about 0.1 mile offshore. of the sea rises 0.6 to 0.9m and then falls to normal, may take
Caution—There is considerable foul ground between Naka
8.30 place when there is a heavy sea in the offing, or before or after
Koshiki Shima and Kami Koshiki Shima to the N, and large ves- rough weather.
sels cannot pass between these two islands. Naka Shima, the The NW coast of Kami Koshiki Shima from Kuchinose Saki,
8.31
larger of the two islands on the above foul ground, lies SW of leads about 1.8 miles NNW to Hirase Saki, and then 1.5 miles
Kushi Saki, to which it is joined by drying rocks. Naka Shima is NE to Nawase Bana, the NW tip of the island. Sakuiba Se, 2.4m
densely wooded and has a flat summit. The passage between the high, is the outermost of the rocks which lie off Nawase.
S side of Naka Shima and the N tip of Naka Koshiki Shima is Tidal currents about 2 miles N of Nawase Bana set E on the
8.31
completely blocked by a gravel bank which dries, on which is flood and W on the ebb, velocity not exceeding 1 knot.
Maruyama Shima, a bare round-topped islet. Soemon Se, a 9.1m Tomiyama Hanto is the peninsula forming the NE tip of the
8.31
rocky patch, is located about 0.2 mile NNE of the W extremity island and lies about 4 miles ESE of Nawase Bana. Nishino
of Naka Shima and about 0.15 mile off its N side. Ura is a small bay whose shores are mostly gravel. The bottom
Kami Koshiki Shima is the NE of the main islands which
8.30 in the middle of this bay is rocky. Higashino Ura, 1.5 miles S
comprise Koshiki Retto. This island is mostly irregular in of the NE tip of Tomiyama Hanto, is situated on the E side of
shape and hilly. Several small bays indent the NE side, and on the peninsula. This bays N part has a bottom of primarily coral.
the SW side are Nakagawara Ura and Nakakoshiki Ura.
Taira Ura, the bight on the W side of Nakakoshiki Ura, is en-
8.30
Koshiki Kaikyo
tered close N of Ya Saki.
8.32 Koshiki Kaikyo is the strait lying between Kami Ko-
8.31 Kayamuta Saki (31°48'N., 129°53'E.), the cliffy S shiki Shima and Tengu Bana, on the mainland about 12 miles
extremity of Kami Koshiki Shima, is the S entrance point of E. The main channel through the strait is about 6 miles wide
Nakakoshiki Ura. Close off this point is a large black rock, between Kamo Se, the 8.6m islet NNW of Tengu Bana, and
31.7m high. From this rock, a sunken reef extends about 137m Naka Se, a shoal lying nearly in the center of the strait.
S to Kajikake Se, a rock, which dries 2.4m. Naka Se, consists of two rocks, the highest of which is 4.3m
8.32
Ko Shima, a wooded islet 20.7m high, lies off the SE side of

8.31 high. Close off the N and S sides of Naka Se are rocks with
Kuratsuma Saki, about 350m offshore. depths less than 1.8m. About 0.2 mile S and 0.6 mile SW of
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Photo Courtesy Japan Coast Guard

Sendai Ko
Naka Se are rocks with depths of 8.6 and 7.7m, respectively, Shima and the E side of Tomiyama Banto. The largest of these
the latter being steep-to. Heavy overfalls occur in the vicinity islets are Futago Shima, 59m high; No Shima, 95m high; and
of the above dangers, even with only a light wind. Chika Shima, 94m high. Vessels heading N through Koshiki
Kurogami Iwa, a conspicuous black rock located in the W
8.32 Kaikyo at night, or in restricted visibility, should, after having
portion of Koshiki Kaikyo, about 2.8 miles NW of Naka Se, is accurately determined its position, take care to avoid being set
15.9m high. Kurogami Iwa has a pointed treeless summit and W by the S current when S of Hashima Saki. When about 4
is fringed by submerged rocks on all but the W side. miles S of Naka Se, vessels should change course to the E to
Tides—Currents.—On the E and W sides of Naka Se, the
8.32 avoid these rocks if depths are found to be greater than 54.9m.
flood current sets N and the ebb S, turning from 1 to 2 hours af-
ter HW and LW at Nakagawara Ura. The current reaches a Kyushu-Tenga Bana to Nagasaki Hanto
maximum velocity of 1.5 knots off Naka Se. In the center part
of Koshiki Kaikyo, during August and September, a current 8.34 The stretch of coast, about 52 miles NNW, between
has been observed. Near either side of the channel, the com- Tengu Bana and Noma Misaki, the SW tip of Nagasaki Hanto,
bined velocity of this current and the S tidal current has been forms a large gulf. This gulf is separated into two sizable inlets
found to be as much as 2.5 knots. However, in the center of the by a chain of islands and islets.
channel, the tidal current velocity was less. Tide rips occur E
and W of Naka Se. Yorita Saki lies 1.25 miles N of Tengu Bana and its summit
8.34
Directions.—The fairway through Koshiki Kaikyo lies E of

8.32 is thickly wooded. Yoseda Kawa empties out into the sea on the
Naka Se and should be used instead of that channel W of Naka N side of the point of Yorita Saki. Depths of less than 5.5m
Se. Koshiki Kaikyo should be, if possible, avoided altogether which project about 0.4 mile offshore and sandbanks that dry,
in thick weather. can be found along this section of coast, NNE from the E en-
Caution.—Vessels should never attempt to pass between
8.32 trance point of Yoseda Kawa, to the mouth of Sendai Gawa.
Kurogami Iwa and Kami Koshiki Shima, for numerous islets The N side of Sendai Gawa is formed by a training wall about
and rocks lie between them, and at times heavy tide rips are 2 miles long. Sendai Gawa can be ascended by small craft for
formed. about 30 miles. With a wind, the sea breaks right across the en-
trance, especially during the falling tide. Small craft entering
8.33 Okino Shima, 43m high, is a densely-wooded islet ly- should do so on the flood tide if possible. The discharge from
ing about 1.1 miles SW of Kurogami Iwa. The E side of the is- the river gives to the surface water within about 1 mile of the
let has a steep brown cliff which is conspicuous from the E. entrance a pale indigo color, which is quite distinct from the
Numerous islets and submerged dangers lie between Okino dark indigo of the sea in the offing.
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8.35 Sendai Ko (31°51'N., 130°12'E.), situated off the N 8.37 Akune Ko (32°01'N., 130°11'E.) is situated in the SE
side of the mouth of Sendai Kawa, N of the training wall, is di- part of Akune Byochi at the mouth of the Takamatu Kawa.
vided into an inner and outer harbor. The inner harbor provides This port is entered between two breakwaters and is divided in-
a basin for small vessels. The outer harbor is protected by a de- to an inner and outer harbor. A light stands at the head of both
tached breakwater about 0.5 mile long; a light is shown from breakwaters. A detached breakwater lies 0.5 mile NW of the W
the E end of the breakwater. breakwater.
The approach can be made from the N or S of the detached
8.35 Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents in the channel between O
8.37
breakwater, in depths of 8 to 9m. Shima and Kuratsu Saki attain a velocity of about 1 knot. Near
There is a dolphin berth, 70m long, in the outer harbor,
8.35 the NW tip of Kuwa Shima the S current is influenced by the
which can accommodate tankers up to 7,700 dwt, with depths strong flow from Kuro Seto and a velocity of about 2.3 knots
of 8.4 to 9.6m. may be attained, however, the N current is very weak.
The channel to the inner port is situated N of the training
8.35 Aspect.—Two radio towers, the NW marked by neon lights
8.37
wall. This channel, with depths from 3 to 5m, is used by small situated NE of the inner harbor, are good marks. A group of
vessels with local knowledge, and leads to a quay within the in- buildings, about 0.5 mile E of the W breakwater light, also
ner port. forms a conspicuous landmark.
Hachiware, a rock with a depth of 0.8m, lies about 670m
8.35 Anchorage.—Small vessels with local knowledge can take
8.37
WNW of Sendai Ko Light. A sunken rock, with a depth of the anchorage outside of the breakwaters in Akune Byochi
2.5m, lies about 100m SSE of Hachiware. sheltered from all but SW and NW winds, in depths of 5.5 to
Tides—Currents.—From the mouth of Sendai Gawa and
8.35 10m, sand.
the island of O Shima about 11 miles N, the N tidal current Directions.—The main channel to Akune Byochi is between
8.37
flows from about 2 hours after LW, until about 2 hours after O Shima and Kuratsu Saki. Small vessels from the S with local
HW. The S current flows from 2 hours after HW until 2 hours knowledge head for the center of Moto Shima on a course
after LW. The velocity does not exceed 1 knot. which passes about 100m E of Kajikake Lighted Buoy
Aspect.—Landmarks include the chimney with an elevation
8.35 (32°00.5'N., 130°10.5'E.).
of 206m in the industrial area and Tsukiya Yama. Tsukiya Ya- The coast N 2.25 miles from Moto Shima leads to Se Saki
8.37
ma, a conspicuous round-topped hill, rises to an elevation of (32°04'N., 130°11'E.), and forms a bight called Wakimoto Ura.
160m close to the N bank of Sendai Gawa, about 1.3 miles E of This bay provides anchorage for small vessels with local knowl-
the N entrance point; there is a reddish patch on its W side. edge sheltered from W and N winds, in a depth of about 4.6m.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilots from Kagoshima
8.35 On a drying flat at the head of Wakimoto Ura is Tera Shima, an
City board in approximate position 31°51.2'N, 130°09.5'E. islet 43m high. At the head of the cove, NE of the islet, is the vil-
lage of Wakimoto, where local storm signals are shown. Refer-
8.36 Tate Yama (31°54'N., 130°14'E.) is a conspicuous ence should be made to the chart for the location of the fish
conical hill, 138m high; with a clump of fir trees on its summit. havens in these waters. Seaweed and pearl cultivation facilities
Fish havens lie 3 miles SW, 1 mile WNW and 2 miles NW of are installed along the shores inside this cove.
Tate Yama.
The coast leads N from the mouth of Sendai Gawa about 8.8
8.36 8.38 Kurono Seto is the channel leading between the main-
miles to Sakata Saki. Sakata Saki is a small peninsula, 69m land and Naga Shima, and then continues into Yatsushiro Kai.
high, that ends in a vertical cliff. Ushi Se, a rock 5.5m high, lies Caution.—Hira Se, on the S side of the seaward approach to
8.38
about 1.8 miles SE of Sakata Saki. Within 1 mile either side of Kurono Seto, is 0.3m high, and lies on the outer edge of foul
Ushi Se, sunken reefs project about 0.5 mile offshore. ground, which projects about 0.4 mile offshore.
Akune Byochi provides an anchorage for small vessels, and
8.36 Tatara Shima, 28m high, lies on the N side of the approach to
8.38
lies on the N side of Kuratsu Saki, a 42m headland which lies Kurono Seto. The N side of Tatara Shima is connected to the S
1.5 miles N of Sakata Saki. end of Naga Shima by rocky ledges and gravel banks, most of
O Shima, located on the W side of Akune Byochi, is 45m
8.36 which dry. Sone Se, a rock, on which there is a depth of about
high. Numerous reefs, one of which is awash, lie within 0.4 0.2m, and Kone Se, a 4.6m shoal patch, lie about 0.32 mile S
mile S and 0.25 mile SE of O Shima. The entrance channel to and 0.74 mile SE of the S end of Tatara Shima.
the anchorage within Akune Byochi trends between the SE Naga Shima lies across the seaward entrance to Yatsushiro
8.38
edge of the above reefs and the reefs projecting from Kuratsu Kai and is separated from the mainland SE by Kurono Seto.
Saki. The E side is fairly high and undulating, but the W side is more
even and cultivated in places. Gionin Dake (Gyonin Take), a
Kuwa Shima, 63m high, is heavily wooded and lies about 0.3
8.36 conspicuous peak, with a heavily-wooded summit, 394m high,
mile N of O Shima. Between these two islets there is a reef on rises a little N of the middle of a range of hills that extends in a
which are several above-water rocks. A lighted buoy is moored N and S direction through the island. The summit of the island
off the N extremity of Kuwa Shima; fish havens lie close W lies about 1.5 miles S of Gionin Dake.
and about 0.5 mile NE.
Akune Byochi is protected from the N by an extensive shoal
8.36
Naga Shima—South and West Sides
flat, with depths less than 5.5m, which projects from the NE
side of O Shima E to the shore. Ko Shima, 51m high and Moto 8.39 Southwest and west sides of Naga Shima.—Nagasa-
Shima (Hon Shima), 14m high, lie on the E part of this bank ki Bana is the low SW tip of Naga Shima, which lies about
among several other rocks. 3.25 miles NW of the S end of the island. Maru Yama, a prom-
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inent hill, 183m high, lies about 0.5 mile NNW of the N tip of hours, 48 minutes. Spring tides rise 2.5m and neaps rise 2.1m.
Tatara Shima. A conspicuous group of pine trees surmount a In the vicinity of Ushibuka Ko the current flows NE on the
8.40
189m hill, about 0.8 mile NE of Nagasaki Bana. rising tide and SW during the falling tide. Due to the many
From Nagasaki Bana, the W side of the island leads about
8.39 small islands and dangers in this general vicinity the current
3.5 miles NNW to U Saki, a headland on the E side of the S tends to be complicated.
part of Nagashima Kaikyo. During the rising tide, the main tidal current flows midway
8.40
Gesu Shima (32°11'N., 130°02'E.) is a horseshoe-shaped is-

8.39 between O Shima and Kata Shima, then S of Gesu Shima and
land which lies close off the S end of Amakusa Shimo Shima joins the tidal current in Nagashima Kaikyo. A secondary tidal
and forms the W side of Nagashima Kaikyo. Gesu Shima rises current, after passing between O Shima and Kata Shima, flows
to a conspicuous wooded summit, 129m high. A light stands at toward Kuro Shima, where it divides and flows E and W of the
the head of a breakwater close W of the island. Satsuki Ura is latter island. The tidal current flowing E of Kuro Shima joins
entered on the S side of Gesu Shima between O Saki and Futa- the tidal current in Setowaki Seto and attains a rate of nearly 5
ko Saki, about 1.3 miles W. knots.
Futago Shima (Futako Shima, close off Futako Saki, is com-
8.39 Aspect.—Tomi Yama, nearly 0.5 mile NW of Daibano Bana,
8.40
prised of two islets, of which the N is 33m and the S is 31m is 216m high and conspicuous. A silver-gray iron framework
high and conspicuous, being marked by a single pine tree on its radio tower, 15m high, stands on the summit of Tomi Yama;
summit. A few above-water rocks lie S of these above islets, two red obstruction lights are shown from the top of the tower.
the southernmost of which is 4m high. Some oil tanks near the N end of Gesu Shima are conspicuous.
Gan Se, about 1 mile S of Futako Shima, is a small reef on
8.39 A meteorological station, N of the NE entrance point of the in-
which the highest and westernmost rock is 13m high. ner harbor, is also conspicuous.
Tsuki Shima (Tsukino Shima), which lies close off the E en-
8.39 Anchorages.—Ushibuka Ko is well-protected, but the area
8.40
trance point of Satsuki Ura, is 65m high and has several dan- available for anchorage is small. Anchorage can be taken, in
gerous rocks close S which are usually marked by breakers. 22.8 to 25.6m, NW of Idoi Ze; small vessels with local knowl-
Kuro Se, the southernmost of these rocks, has a depth of 1.2m. edge can anchor closer to the head of the harbor.
About 0.4 mile NE of the E tip of Tsuki Shima is Oko Se, an is- Anchorage has been obtained, outside the harbor limit, with
8.40
let 15m high, from which reefs and shoals extend, about 0.2 Daibano Bana (32°12'N., 130°02'E.) bearing 295°, distant
mile S and E. about 0.5 mile, in which position the holding ground was found
Hoga Shima, close off the E coast of Gesu Shima, is 50m
8.39 to be good, and the effect of the tidal current small. Anchorage
high and lies 0.3 mile N of Oko Se. A detached reef, with a can be taken in Kutama Ura, in depths of 22.9 to 25.6m, with
depth of 6.5m that is generally marked by tide rips, lies about Idoi Ze bearing 154°, distant 0.75 mile.
0.2 mile E of the N tip of Hoga Shima. Directions.—Vessels approaching Ushibuka Ko should pass
8.40
Ushi Shima, 56m high, lies close off the E side of Gesu Shi-
8.39 about 1.3 miles E of Hoga Shima. When Katsu Saki, the E en-
ma, with its SE tip about 0.3 mile NNW of the N end of Hoga trance point of Kutama Ura, bears 315°, steer for it on that
Shima. Between these two islands are several sunken rocks. heading. When Daibano Bana bears 295°, alter course for that
Shelter can be obtained by small vessels with local knowledge
8.39 point in order to pass between Idoi Ze and the reefs extending
between the above islets and the E shore of Gesu Shima. off Katsu Saki. Vessels should then alter course for the harbor
Tairo Sho, a detached patch with a depth of 14.6m, lies 0.7
8.39 and anchor as directed above.
mile E of SE extremity of Ushi Shima. Kutama Ura is an inlet located just outside of the harbor lim-
8.40
Idoi Ze, about 0.5 mile E of the NE tip of Gesu Shima, con-
8.39 its of Ushibuka Ko and is entered between Diabano Bana and
sists of two above-water rocks which can be passed on either Katsu Saki, about 0.7 mile E. The shores of this inlet are
side. fringed with shoals and reefs extend S from Katsu Saki. A
rock, 0.9m high, is located near the S end of the reefs which
8.40 Ushibuka Ko (32°12'N., 130°02'E.) (World Port In- project S of Katsu Saki. There is a breakwater on the E side of
dex No. 62260) is a fishing port situated between the N side of the inlet. Reclamation is in progress along the W side of the in-
Gesu Shima and the S tip of Amakusa Shimo Shima. This har- let.
bor also affords temporary shelter for vessels awaiting the tides Caution.—The approaches to Ushibuka are known to have a
8.40
in Nagashima Kaikyo. Ushibuka Ko is entered between Tokko high number of collisions between, and the stranding of, small
Se, a 3.7m rock close off the NE end of Gesu Shima, and Dai- boats. Many marine incidents involve fishing vessels as well.
bano Bana, a headland about 0.6 mile N. Reefs project about
0.3 mile S and SE from Daibano Bana. On the W side of Dai- Amakusa Shimo Shima—Southwest Side
bano Bana there is a basin protected by three breakwaters, one
of which is detached. Depths in the harbor may be as much as 8.41 Amakusa Shimo Shima represents the largest island
7m less than charted. on the SW coast of Kyushu. This island, which is located be-
Winds—Weather.—For the most part, throughout the year
8.40 tween Nagashima Kaikyo to the S and Hayasaki Seto to the N,
the N winds are most frequent. However, during winter months is very hilly and its coasts are rocky.
winds from the W to N prevail; and summer E to S winds pre- Suguchi Ura, a small bay almost completely blocked by
8.41
vail. shoals, is entered between Nagateno Bana (32°11'N.,

Local weather signals are displayed from a signal station on
8.40 130°01'E.) and Tsuru Saki, about 1 mile W. Kuro Shima, 76m
a hill, 60m high, about 0.3 mile SW of Daibano Bana. high, is located on the E side of the entrance. Hira Se, a group
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Ushibuka Ko is 7
8.40 of rocks which dry, lie on the E side of the S approach to Sugu-
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chi Ura. These rocks project off the SW side of Gesu Shima. A Anchorage.—Entry to Oniki Wan should not be attempted
8.42
breakwater has been constructed from the NE extremity of Ge- without local knowledge due to the many reefs and shoals.
su Shima, it extends N for approximately 250m. A light is The anchorage for general shipping is situated NE of Okino-
8.42
shown from the head of the breakwater. A wharf built on re- hira Se, in a depth of 25m, gray clay and fine sand, good hold-
claimed land is situated 0.2 mile E of Kuro Shima. A breakwa- ing ground. The anchorage space here is restricted by the
ter extends 30.5m WNW from its head. A lighted buoy marks numerous shoals in the bay. The depth of water is comparative-
the limit of a reef extending S from Kuro Shima. ly shallow; it is reported as being insecure when the wind and
Kata Shima, 65m high, lies about 2 miles SW of Hira Se.
8.41 sea are from the SW to W.
Reefs extend about 0.19 mile from its S and 0.47 mile from its The anchorage nearest the coaling piers in Oniki Wan is in
8.42
N end. Kasa Se, a rock, which dries, 0.3m, lies about 1 mile N about 11m, sand, but the space is very limited and local knowl-
of Kata Shima. Several rocks, some of which are above-water, edge is essential.
lie between Kata Shima and Kasa Se. Directions.—Because of the numerous reefs and shoals ves-
8.42
O Shima is located about 2.25 miles N of Kata Shima and is

8.41 sels should not attempt entry without local knowledge. Gongen
67.4m high. Reefs and shoals extend about 0.25 mile offshore, Yama, bearing 085°, leads between the dangers in the outer
except on its SW side where they project as much as 0.45 mile part of the bay.
offshore. Hira Se, not to be confused with the group of rocks of
the name off Gesu Shima, consists of two flat-topped rocks Amakusa Shimo Shima—West Side
about 2.1m high and lies on a detached reef, about 0.75 mile
SW of the S end of O Shima. 8.43 West side of Amakusa Shima.—Sakitsu Wan is en-
Gongen Dashi, a detached shoal with a depth of 3.2m, lies
8.41
tered between Kurose Saki (32°18'N., 129°59'E.) and an un-
about 0.3 mile E of Hira Se. Nakano Se, a group of rocks, the named point about 1.25 miles S. The outer and central parts of
highest and northernmost being 34.8m high, lies about 0.8 mile Sakitsu Wan are joined, about 2 miles E of Kurose Saki, by a
WSW of NW tip of O Shima. Two patches with depths of 1.8 narrow channel, in the fairway of the approach to which the
and 6.4m, lie about 0.35 mile N of Nakano Se. Okino Se is a least depth is 8.2m. The central and inner parts are separated by
rocky islet 21m high, surrounded by rocks and lies about 0.5 Onizukano Hana, 1 mile further E. A reef, on which there are
mile WSW of Nakano Se. About 0.25 miles SSW of Okino Se several above-water rocks, extends about 0.1 SSW from
is Kujira Baye, a group of rocks which dry 1.5m, lie on a de- Kurose Saki. The N side of Sakitsu Wan is indented by two
tached shoal about 0.3 mile SW of Okino Se. coves, named from W, Ikusaga Ura and Sakitsu Ura. Ikusaga
Kuwa Shima, about 0.9 mile N of O Shima, is 75m high. Na-
8.41
Ura is shallow and used by small craft with local knowledge.
kae Se, a detached rock, which is located midway between O Sakitsu Ura partially dries at LW, but there is usually heavy
Shima and Kuwa Shima, has depths of less than 0.4m. Kuwa junk traffic in its outer part. On the W shore of Sakitsu Ura is
Shima is impassable to the E due to a large number of reefs be- the village of Sakitsu, where there is a prominent church. There
tween it and Amakusa Shimo Shima. is a conspicuous lighthouse on top of Naruseno Bana on the E
Caution.—Due to the presence of many islets and danger-
8.41
arm of the entrance to the inlet.
ous rocks along the S coast of Amakusa Shimo Shima mariners Kamena Ura is located on the S side of the outer part of
8.43
should exercise particular care during poor visibility. The chan- Sakitsu Wan. A shoal projects from the W entrance point of
nels between these islands and rocks are used primarily by lo- Kameno Ura leaving a channel utilized by small craft.
cal fishing vessels and vessels who are without local Ogamuseno Bana is located on the N side of the channel sep-
8.43
knowledge should avoid them. arating the outer and central parts of Sakitsu Wan. On the N
side of this channel is a submerged rock, with a depth of 3.2m.
8.42 Oniki Wan is entered between Kuwa Shima and Oniki Onizukano Hana (32°18'N., 130°03'E.), a long promontory
8.43
Saki, a steep-to headland about 2 miles N. Tomi Dake, a con- which projects about 0.5 mile N from the S shore, divides the in-
spicuous dark hill, 224m high, lies close E of Oniki Saki. The ner part of Sakitsu Wan (Sakitsu Naiwan) into two anchorages.
shores of this small bay are mainly rocky and fringed with The better of the two anchorages lies between Onizukano Hana
reefs. and Ogamuseno Hana, with depths of 10 to 23.8m. Ko Shima, a
Okinohira Se is a flat rock, about 1.2m high, which lies in
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23.5m islet, lies in the N section of this anchorage.
the middle of the bay about 1.25 miles NE of Kuwa Shima. Hayano Ura is that part of Sakitsu Wan SE of Onizukano Ha-
8.43
This rock, which breaks in any sea, has drying reefs extending na. Inu Se, a flat rock, which dries 3m, lies nearly in the middle
about 0.25 mile W of it and a detached rock about 0.15 mile S. of Hayano Ura about 0.8 mile SSE of the extremity of Onizu-
A rock that dries, 1.5m, lies 0.25 mile E of Okinohira Se. kano Bana. Takeno Saki, about 0.3 mile E of Onizukano Hana,
Aka Shima, 48m high, lies on the N side of the bay about
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is the E entrance point of Hayano Ura.
0.75 mile ESE of Oniki Saki. Reefs extend SW and SE from it. Anchorages.—Sakitsu Wan provides anchorage in its outer
8.43
Gongen Yama, at the head of the bay, rises to a height of 402m. section, in depths of 12.8 to 18.3m, but it is exposed to SW
Oniki Ko is situated in the NE part of the bay and fronts the
8.42
winds and there is usually a swell. Sakitsu Ura affords shel-
village of Oniki. Within the port is a small boat basin enclosed tered anchorage in its S part, in depths of 5.5 to 12.8m, but it is
by two breakwaters. There is a wharf N of this basin formed by usually crowded with native craft.
reclaimed land from which two piers project. These piers have
reported depths (1974) at their heads of 7m. Vessels up to Kurose Saki to Shiki Saki
about 1,000 gt can be accommodated at the coal-loading facili-
ties. 8.44 Kurose Saki to Shiki Saki.—Oe Ko, a small fishing
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harbor, is entered between Kurose Saki and a point about 0.75 rocks fringe Nomo Saki within 500m, including Otategami,
mile NNW, from which drying reefs project. Shimabara Se, the which is 26m high and conspicuous.
southernmost of these, dries 2.1m. Nomo Ura is entered between Nomo Saki and the S tip of
8.46
Koga Se is a prominent group of rocks located about 2 miles

8.44 Kaba Shima about 2 miles SE. This bay’s NE shore is fringed
NW of Kurose Saki. Two of these rocks are pointed, the high- with reefs extending about 0.2 mile offshore in places. Waki
est being 27m. O Sone, a detached 3.2m rock, lies about 0.1 Misaki is the end of a sandy spit which projects about 0.65
mile S of the group. About 0.1 mile N of the group is a rock mile SSE from the NE part of his bay. Waki Misaki is marked
with a depth of 1.8m. by a wooded hill, 51m high, from which local weather signals
Gotsu Yama (32°17'N., 130°02'E.) and Kurose Saki, in
8.44 are shown.
range 110°, leads about 0.1 mile S of O Sone. Kaba Shima is located about 12 miles W of Shiki Saki and
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Oga Se, a group of above-water rocks, located about 1.5

8.44 lies close S of the S end of Nagasaki Hanto. Kabashima Suido
miles N of Koga Se. The highest and easternmost of these separates Kaba Shima from Nagasaki Hanto. This island rises
rocks, is about 35m high. to several steep hills, about 128m high, and is conspicuous
Arao Dake, a conspicuous dark peak, rises to a height of
8.44 from W and SW. Kabuto Se (Kono Se) is 1.2m high, and lies
342m, about 3 miles N by W of Kurose Saki. about 0.35 mile NE of the NE tip of Kaba Shima. Kajikake, a
Takahama Ura, which provides shelter for small vessels, lies
8.44 reef with depths of less than 1.8m, lies within 0.4 mile NW of
about 2.5 miles NE of Oga Se. the NW side of the island. Kai Se, a sunken rock, lies about 0.1
Shimotsufukae Ko is a small harbor protected by a breakwater
8.44 mile S of the S tip of the island.
situated about 2.5 miles N of Takahama Ura. However, due to Kabashima Suido is a passage, about 0.15 mile wide, be-
8.46
extensive rocks in its approach it can only be entered in calm tween the N side of Kaba Shima and the S end of Waki Misaki.
weather with local knowledge. A lighted beacon stands close Nearly in the middle of the E end of the passage is Naka Shi-
SW of an area of reclaimed land; its protecting breakwater lies ma, an islet 39m high, which reduces the navigable width to
3.2 miles NNE of Shimotsufuka Ko Breakwater Light. The coast less than 0.1 mile. At its shallowest part Kabashima Suido has
N, about 6.25 miles to Shiki Saki is fringed by rocks and shoals depths of 8.2m.
projecting as much as 0.3 mile offshore in places. There are overhead cables suspended across Kabashima Sui-
8.46
do. The cable between Kabashima and Waki Misaki has an

8.45 Shiki Saki (Unose Saki) (Kakise Saki) (32°32'N., overhead vertical clearance of 20m. A breakwater connects
130°01'E.) is the W tip of Tomioka Hanto and the NW extrem- Naka Shima to Kaba Shima. A submarine cable is laid across
ity of Amakusa Shimo Shima. Fuka Se, with a depth of less Kabashima Suido.
than 1.8m lies about 1.75 miles SE of Shiki Saki. Byobu Se, a Wakimisaki Ko, protected by breakwaters, lies on the E side
8.46
detached rocky shoal with a depth of less than 1.8m, lies about of the peninsula that terminates at Wakimisaki. The S side of
1.25 miles SE of Shiki Saki.; a detached 2.1m patch lies about Wakimisaki Ko is formed by a low point, with Benton Shima, a
0.15 mile NE of this shoal. Several fish havens lie close off- conspicuous islet 42m high, and some rocks within about 0.15
shore between Takahama Ura and Shikisaki Misaki. mile E of its extremity. Hire Se is the easternmost of the above
Tomioka Wan is an open bay on the E side of Tomioka Hanto.
8.45 rocks; two detached breakwaters project NE and SW from it.
The E shore of the bay is fringed by a shoal bank. Tomoe Saki is The village of Wakimisaki lies on the W side of the harbor;
8.46
situated at the tip of a low, sandy spit about 0.5 mile long which about 0.2 mile NW of the village is a conspicuous red house.
projects S from the E extremity of Tomioka Hanto. Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can anchor in
8.46
Yagata Sone and Tume Sone, with depths of 3.3 and 3.6m,
8.45 Wakimisaki Ko, in depths of 9.1 to 14.6m, N of Hire Se or, in
lie, respectively, about 0.35 mile NE and 0.5 mile ENE of To- about 18.3m, E of Hira Se.
moe Saki. Directions.—Vessels approaching Wakimisaki Ko from W
8.46
Tomoe Ura lies on the W side of the above sandy spit, and
8.45 should round the S and SE extremities of Kaba Shima at a dis-
the channel leading into it has depths of 4.6m. In its N part is a tance not less than 0.2 mile. They should then pass E of Kono
detached rocky shoal with a depth of 1.2m. Se prior to lining up for anchoring.
Tomioka Ko (32°32'N., 130°02'E.), a small port situated on
8.45
the E side of Tomioka Hanto within Tomoe Ura, consists of a Yatsushiro Kai
town with berthing facilities for small vessels.
Tomura Ura is protected from swells during strong NW
8.45 8.47 Yatsushiro Kai is the southernmost of the inlets which
winds. Local weather signals are shown from a sandy hill near indents the W coast of Kyushu. Yatsushiro Kai is bounded on
the middle of town. Several pine trees stand on the low sandy the E by the mainland coast and on the W by the E coasts of
spit that forms the E side of the harbor. Naga Shima, Amakusa Kami Shima, and several smaller is-
There is open anchorage E of Tume Sone, in a depth of 10m.
8.45 lands.
Vessels entering the harbor pass close E of the lighted buoy The main seaward entrance to Yatsushiro Kai is via Nagashi-
8.47
marking Tume Sone and then pass close S of Tomoe Saki. ma Kaikyo and its continuation Hachiman Seto. Kurono Seto is
the narrow S entrance from sea into the S end of the inlet.
Nagasaki Hano—Southwest Side The primary passage between Yatsushiro Kai and Shimabara
8.47
Wan, the large inlet to the N, is Zozono Seto and its continua-
8.46 Nomo Saki (32°34'N., 129°44'E.) is the SW extremi- tion Misumino Seto. However, while the fairway of these chan-
ty of Nagasaki Hanto. Gongen Yama, 214m high, is a conspic- nels provide ample depths in their narrower parts, the tidal
uous peak, located on this point. A large number of dangerous currents are strong. The next best passage between Yatsushiro
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Kai and Shimabara Wan leads through Otono Seto, Yanagino about 0.5 mile NNW of Nagase Bana.
Seto, and Michigoeno Seto, but it is more tortuous and narrow Shoura Shima (Syoura Shima), 104m high, lies with its S
8.49
than the primary one. end close N of Naga Shima, from which it is separated by Chi-
Vessels utilizing Nagashima Kaikyo and Hachiman Seto for
8.47 no Seto. This island makes up the E side of the N end of the
entry or exit of Yatsushiro Kai should do so at or near SW to main fairway through Nagashima Kaikyo, and that of the S end
avoid difficulties with tidal currents. of Hachiman Seto. Take Saki, the NW tip of the S part of Shou-
Tides—Currents.—In Nagashima Kaikyo and Hachiman
8.47 ra Shima, lies about 1 mile NNE of Nagase Bana and is con-
Seto, the current flows N from 1 hour after LW in Yatsushiro spicuous from SW or N. Rocks project about 0.15 mile from
Kai to 1 hour after HW there, and the S current flows from 1 this point.
hour after HW to 1 hour after LW.
The tidal current, except in the vicinity of Yanagino Seto,
8.47
Nagashima Kaikyo—West Side
flows in a general N direction on the flood and in a general S
direction on the ebb, with the turn occurring within 1 hour after 8.50 To Shima, a conical island, 147m high, lies on the W
HW or LW. side of the fairway about 1.25 miles NW of U Saki. About 0.2
Tidal currents greater than 6 knots have been observed NW
8.47 mile W of the SW tip of the island, is a detached 5.9m patch,
of Naruse Bana (32°13'N., 130°06'E.). which is usually marked by tide rips. To Shima is visible from
seaward, across Gesu Shima. In Se, consisting of two drying
8.48 Kurono Seto is the S seaward entrance to Yatsushiro reefs, lies on a shoal about midway between the W end of To
Kai between the mainland coast on the SE and the SE side of Shima and the coast NW.
Naga Shima. Depths within the fairway are not less than 18.3m Aka Shima, a cliffy islet, which lies on the W side of Na-
8.50
and it is only about 0.13 mile wide in places. Tidal currents are gashima Kaikyo about 1.25 miles NE of To Shima. A reef, on
so strong that vessels can pass through Kurono Seto only at or which there are two rocky islets, projects about 0.15 mile S
near slack water. from the S end. Close off the N end of Aka Shima is a conspic-
No Se, which is 0.9m high, lies on the W side of the S part of
8.48 uous pointed rock 8m high. About 0.18 mile NNE of this rock,
Kurono Seto about 0.35 mile E of Tatara Shima. No Se is al- is a 6.9m rocky patch usually marked by tide rips.
most joined to the coast to the N by reefs, and from it a spit Matsusaki Wan is entered N of Aka Shima, between Kabuto
8.50
with depths less than 5.5m projects about 0.15 mile S. Fuchi- Bana (32°13'N., 130°05'E.) and a point about 0.5 mile SW.
nosiri is a rock which dries 0.3m, and lies about 0.13 mile NE This bay is accessible only to small vessels with local knowl-
of No Se. Kasa Se, which dries 3m, lies on the W side of the edge. A light is shown from a breakwater at the W end of the
channel about 1 mile NNE of No Se. bay. A shoal, with a depth of 4.6m and on which seaweed
Kajiori Saki lies on the E side of the channel about 1.25
8.48 grows thickly, is located about 0.4 mile WNW of Kabuto Bana.
miles NE of No Se. An overhead cable, with a vertical clear- Fukami Wan is entered between Otega Saki, about 1.5 miles
8.50
ance of 30m, and a bridge, with a vertical clearance of 24m, NNE of Kabuto Bana, and Gyotano Bana, about 0.35 mile fur-
crosses the channel. ther NNE. This small bay is available only to small vessels
Ichigo Saki (Itigo Saki), the E extremity of Naga Shima, is
8.48 with local knowledge. On its N side is the village of Fukami,
located about 3.25 miles NNE of Kajiori Saki. where there is a basin enclosed by a breakwater.
Kasa Yama, a prominent dark cone-shaped peak on the E
8.48 Shimomate Shima is an islet lying on a shoal on the NW side
8.50
side of Kurono Seto, rises to a height of 394m, about 2.5 miles of the fairway, about 1 mile ESE of Gyotano Bana. A rock,
E of Kajiori Saki. which dries, lies on the rocky ledge, projecting about 140m
Katsura Shima, located on the E side of the N approach to
8.48 offshore.
Kurono Seto, is comprised of two islets joined by a drying bank. Ubu Shima (Ugu Shima), about 1 mile NNE of Shimomate
8.50
Okatsura Shima, the N islet, is prominent, round-topped, and Shima, is a conspicuous cone-shaped island. A reef projects
densely wooded. Kokatsura Shima, the S islet, is cliffy, and be- from the N shore of the island, effectively blocking off nearly
tween it and the shore S are three detached reefs. Several fish ha- 0.5 of the width of the channel N of Ubu Shima. Kamimate
vens lie within a radius of 1.5 miles around Katsura Shima. Shima, a rocky islet 15m high, lies about 0.4 mile off the SE
Tides—Currents.—Within Kurono Seto, the tidal current
8.48 side of Ubu Shima and on the NW side of the junction of the
runs N from 1 hour after LW until 1 hour after HW. The S cur- fairways of Nagashima Kaikyo and Hachiman Seto. A light-
rent runs from 1 hour after HW to 1 hour after LW. The maxi- house stands on this islet.
mum rate reaches 5.3 knots. Hachiman Seto is the NE continuation of Nagashima Kaikyo
8.50
and extends about 7 miles NE from Ubu Shima to abreast Yoka

Nagashima Kaikyo—East Side Shima.
8.49 Nagashima Kaikyo is the S section of the main chan- Hachiman Seto—Southeast Side
nel which leads from sea to Yatsushiro Kai.
From U Saki (32°11'N., 130°06'E.), the E side of the passage
8.49 8.51 Dosaki Bana (32°16'N., 130°11'E.) is the N tip of
leads about 2 miles NNE to Naruse Bana, and then about 2.5 Shoura Shima. A rock, about 2.6m high, lies on a detached
miles ENE to Nagase Bana. Many small inlets, available only shoal lying within 0.35 mile W of the headland. Kuro Shima,
to small craft with local knowledge, indent this section of an islet 45m high, lies 0.35 mile SW of Dosaki Bana.
shore. A detached 5.9m reef, which is usually marked by tide Mate Shima, 16.2m high, lies about 0.5 mile N of Dosaki
8.51
rips and can be seen below the surface in calm weather, lies Bana. Reefs project about 0.3 mile N from this small islet. Ko
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Sone, a reef with 2.1m, lies about 0.25 mile W of Mate Shima; the NE side of the NW end of the fairway through the channel,
there are shoals between them. lies about 1 mile ENE of Tagui Saki. This islet has two sum-
Oxo Ne (O Sone) is a dangerous detached reef 4.5m lying
8.51 mits, with the higher and W of the two being about 49m high.
close to the fairway, about 0.6 mile NW of Mate Shima. From this islet, a reef projects about 91m NE; at its tip is a rock
Shishi Shima, the NW side of which forms part of the SE
8.51 that dries 2.7m.
side of Hachiman Seto, lies with its S tip about 1.75 miles SE Futago Shima is a rock, with two pointed peaks, which lie about
8.53
of Dosaki Bana. Reefs front the NW side of this island extend- 0.4 mile NNE of Tsuzura Shima. A rock, on which there is a depth
ing as far as 0.35 mile offshore in places. The conspicuous less than 0.3m, lies about 0.1 mile N of Futago Shima.
summit of this island, Shichiro Yama, rises to a height of Kuro Shima, an islet 53m, lies about 1 mile NE of Futago
8.53
393m, and is surmounted by pine trees. Shima and has a conspicuous tree on its S end. Reefs project
Hire Se a reef, which dries 2.7m, lies 0.3 mile W of Shishi
8.51 about 0.1 mile from its SW part. Hiotan Shima is a dark, dense-
Shima. Katasaba Ko Breakwater Light stands 0.3 mile ESE of ly-wooded islet, 29m high, which lies on a drying gravel bank
Hire Se. extending about 0.1 mile N from Kuro Shima.
Take Shima (32°19'N., 130°18'E.), with two summits about
8.53
Hachiman Seto—Northwest Side 83m high and separated by a low isthmus, has the appearance
of two separate islands from a distance. Rocks project 0.2 mile
8.52 Miyanokawachi Wan indents the NW side of the pas- N from the NE tip of the island. An archipelago of reefs and is-
sage between Medake Bana, about 2 miles NNE of Kaminate lets, the highest being 54m, extends about 0.6 mile S from the
Shima and Nihoughi Bana (Nihongi Bana), about 1 mile fur- S tip of the island.
ther NE. The central part of this bay is considered to be a safe Caution.—Due to the many detached patches and other dan-
8.53
anchorage for vessels with local knowledge, in depths of 20 to gers in this vicinity, vessels utilizing Gannoshiri Seto should
40m, with good holding ground. Kajiki Dake, on the middle of pass SW of Tsuzura Shima.
the peninsula forming the S side of the bay, is conspicuous and
attains a height of 254m. 8.54 Goshonoura Shima (32°20'N., 130°20'E.) is tra-
Tsuno Se, which is comprised of two steep-to rocky patches
8.52 versed throughout its length by mountains, the summit of
on which there is a least depth of 0.3m, lies 0.75 mile E of Ni- which is Karasuga Toga, 442m high. This peak appears conical
houghi Bana. These patches usually appear as white and can and from S is conspicuous. Ganno Shiri, the SW tip of the is-
easily be made out in smooth water. During the flood current land, is a steep rocky promontory, on which is a hill 84m high,
these patches are marked by heavy tide rips. surmounted by a conspicuous grove of trees. A submarine wa-
Between Tateno Bana, a point about 1.5 miles NE by E of
8.52 ter pipeline extends SE and S from a position 1 mile S of the
Nihoughi Bana, and Sozu Saki, an 34m, islet about 0.75 mile NE point of Goshoura Shima, to the W coast of Kyushu at O
further NE, the NW shore of the passage is fronted by shoals Saki.
extending as far as 0.4 mile offshore. Tides—Currents.—Within Gannoshiri Seto, the flood cur-
8.54
Yoko Shima, 116m high, lies about 2 miles NNE of Sozu Sa-
8.52 rent sets SE and the ebb NW. A maximum velocity of about 2
ki and is located on the N side of the NE end of Hachiman Se- knots is reached; the time of the turn varies with the locality.
to. Anchorage.—Small vessels with local knowledge can take
8.54
Nankian Seto is the narrow and deep channel between the W

8.52 anchorage off the NW side of Goshonoura Shima sheltered by
side of Yoko Shima and the E tip of Amakusa Shimo Shima. the off-lying islands.
This channel is used by local traffic with local knowledge.
Nabewari Yama, a conspicuous hill 233m high, is located
8.52 8.55 Secondary channels southwest of Gannoshiri Se-
about 0.8 mile W of the SW entrance point of Nankian Seto. to.—Chino Seto, which leads from Nagashima Kaikyo to Ikara
Directions.—Vessels entering or leaving Yatsushiro Kai via
8.52 Seto, lies between the N part of Naga Shima and the S part of
Nagashima Kaikyo and Hachiman Seto should do so at or near Shoura Shima. At its narrowest part the channel is 50m wide,
slack water. Vessels should, after entering W of Nagasaki Ba- and in its center are two rocks which dry 2.1m. The tidal cur-
na, shape a course generally NE to pass to the E of To Shima, rents which set against these rocks cause heavy tide rips mak-
Aka Shima, Shimomate Shima, and Kamimate Shima. Vessels ing the passage difficult even for boats to pass, except at slack
should keep to the NW side of the channel until Oxo Ne is water.
cleared, then make good a mid-channel course to clear Tsuno Mefuki Seto, a channel leading from Hachiman Seto to Yat-
8.55
Se. sushiro Kai, lies between the E sides of Shoura Shima and Ika-
ra Shima on the W, and the W side of Shishi Shima on the E.
8.53 Gannoshiri Seto is the continuation of the main chan- Due to the many dangers in this channel, large vessels should
nel from the NE part of Hachiman Seto into the W part of Yat- avoid Mefuki Seto, using instead Gannoshiri Seto.
sushiro Kai. The E section of the N part of Mefuki Seto is obstructed by
8.55
Tagui Saki, the N tip of Shishi Shima, is the SW entrance

8.53 reefs extending about 0.5 mile from the W coast of Shishi Shi-
point of the NW end of the channel. From Tagui Saki the SW ma. Katasoba Ura, on the W side of Shishi Shima is located
shore of the strait leads nearly 1 mile to Utsugi Saki (Nata Sa- about 1.5 miles ENE of Dosaki Bana, the NE tip of Shoura Shi-
ki) and then about 1 mile S to Takui Saki (Yuguchi Bana). ma. Ajiro Se, a reef, which dries 1.5m, with a depth of 7.6m
There is a 3m patch, located about 0.2 mile offshore, midway 0.15 mile N of it, lies about 0.9 mile ESE of Dosaki Bana. Ao
between Tagui Saki and Utsugi Saki. Shima (Hyotan Shima), 14m high, lies about 0.5 mile S of the
Tsuzura Shima (Tsutara Shima) (32°17'N., 130°16'E.) on
8.53 S end of Shishi Shima and is surmounted by conspicuous pine
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trees. Rocks on which there are depths of 0.9 to 8m lie within The S approach to Hondo No Seto is via Nankian Seto or
8.56
0.25 mile WSW and SSW of Ao Shima, obstructing the E side Yokoshima Seto. Yokoshima Seto, the channel between Yoko
of the channel. Shima and Amakusa Kami Shima, is over 10m deep and has a
Mefuki Bana, the N tip of Ikara Shima, lies about 0.9 mile W
8.55 navigable width of 0.41 mile.
of Ao Shima. A spit, on which there is a 32m islet, projects Both Nankian Seto and Yokoshima Seto lead into a nearly
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0.25 mile N of Mefuki Bana. landlocked bay and then into the S entrance of Hondo No Seto.
Ikara Shima, the E side of which forms the W side of Mefuki
8.55 Shimochizuka Shima, 35m high, and Kamichizuka Shima 24m
Seto, is a rather flat island rising to an elevation of 105m at its high, lie in the NE part of this bay and are almost connected to
highest part. Koikara Shima, an islet 35m high, lies on the S side the NE shore by foul ground. Gosiki Shima is a small islet ly-
of SE entrance to Mefuki Seto. Koikara Shima is connected to ing close to the S end of Hondo No Seto.
Ikara Shima by foul ground. The S extremity of the island, Biwa Yufunebara Wan (32°24'N., 130°16'E.) is entered between
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Kubi, is a headland connected to the peninsula N of it by an isth- Funase Bana and Okinose Bana, about 1.5 miles ENE. This
mus. On the W side of the peninsula is a small bay which affords bay, which is exposed from S, offers temporary anchorage to
shelter to small vessels with local knowledge. vessels with local knowledge, in moderate depths, good hold-
Ikara Seto is the channel between the W side of Ikara Shima
8.55 ing ground, in its S part.
to the E; and the SE side of Shoura Shima and the NE coast of From Okinose Bana, the low, rocky E entrance point of Yu-
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Naga Shima to the W. This channel, entered from N by Mefuki funebara Wan, a reef, which dries, projects 0.2 mile S. Several
Seto or Chino Seto, is used only by small vessels with local rocks, with depths of 8.2m and less, lie within 0.65 mile W and
knowledge. There is a shoal in the entrance with a depth of WSW, and a 10.1m patch lies about 0.35 mile SE of Okinose
8.2m. On the W side of the N part of the channel are three is- Bana. A fish haven is situated about 1.5 miles W of Okinose
lets and several shoals and rocks. Naka Se, a detached shoal on Bana.
which there is a rock that dries 0.3m, lies in mid-channel about Se Saki, a prominent point backed by a small hill, lies about
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0.6 mile NW of Biwa Kubi. 1.12 mile E of Okinose Bana. About 0.38 mile E of Se Saki is a
Kuen Saki, a cape on the S side of the SE entrance to Ikara
8.55 spit, on the tip of which is a depth of 2.1m.
Seto, lies about 0.4 mile SSW of Biwa Kubi. From this cape Ochiyodo Bana, about 1 mile E of Se Saki, is a bold pointed
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shoals project about 0.18 mile NE to O Sone, which has a headland fronted by a cliff. Two drying rocks lie about 0.15
depth of 1.8m. Miyano Ura is a small cove on the SW side of mile ENE of this point.
Ikara Seto, about 0.4 mile WSW of Biwa Kubi. An overhead Kuraga Take, which attains a height of 682m, is the summit
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cable, with a vertical clearance of 29m, spans Ikara Seto, 0.15 of a range of mountains in the S part of Amakusa Kami Shima.
mile S of the W tip of Ikara Shima. Kuraga Take, 1.75 miles N of Ochiyodo Bana, is dark and
A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 18m, spans Ikara Seto
8.55 cone-shaped with a summit which is thickly covered with
close NW of the overhead cable. bushes.
Tides—Currents.—Within Mefuki Seto and Ikara Seto, tid-
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al currents flow E on the flood and W on the ebb. The turn oc- 8.57 Tanasoko Wan, sheltered by off-lying islands, is en-
curs within 1 hour after HW or LW. The current attains a tered between Ochiyodo Bana and a point about 0.75 mile SE.
maximum rate of 4 knots in Mefuki Seto and 1.5 knots in Ikara The head of this bay dries for about 0.3 mile offshore, and on a
Seto. shoal off the E side is Ko Shima, an islet, 3.2m high. On the W
Amakusa Kami Shima, a hilly island, lying between Yatsu-
8.55 shore of this bay is the town of Tanasoko. Vessels with local
shiro Kai and Shimabara Kaiwan. The island is located E of knowledge can obtain safe anchorage, in about 19.6m, good
Amakusa Shimo Shima and is separated from it by Hondo No holding ground.
Seto. The southernmost point of Amakusa Kami Shima, Karajiro
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Bana, lies about 1.75 miles SE of Ochiyodo Bana. This point

8.56 South side of Amakusa Kami Shima.—Hondo No rises to a height of 116m about 0.25 mile within its extremity.
Seto is generally used by small vessels and is less than 91m A conspicuous point, 34m high, lies about 0.25 mile W of
wide at its narrowest part. This strait’s 30m wide fairway was Karajiro Bana. A grove of trees stands on this point. Ikeno Ura,
dredged (1961) to a depth of 3m. Since 1968, this channel has which indents the coast close N of the 34m high point, is a
been dredged to a depth of 4.5m covering a width of 50m in or- small inlet, which affords anchorage to small vessels with local
der to allow the navigation of ships of 700 gt. The maximum knowledge sheltered from all but W winds. Odoka Se, a 4.5m
range of tide is about 3m. Two overhead cables span the strait patch, lies about 0.3 mile W of the 34.4m point.
at its N end, with vertical clearances of 21 and 23m. Matsuga Saki, a prominent rocky point, lies 1.33 miles ENE
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Hondo Ko (32°27'N., 130°12'E.) is a small harbor which in-

8.56 of Karajiri Bana. A rock, which dries 0.6m, lies at the tip of a
dents the NE coast of Amakusa Shimo Shima and is situated reef which projects about 0.1 mile S of Matsuga Saki. A short
close W of the N entrance to Hondo No Seto. distance inland the land rises to an elevation of 118m and is
The entrance channel to the port is located S of the sand dike
8.56 thickly wooded. About 1.25 miles N of Matsuga Saki is Riuga
which projects NE from the coast. This dredged channel is re- Dake (Ryuga Dake), a hill 472m high, which has a large con-
portedly 40m wide, with a depth of 3.5m. spicuous rock on its SW side.
There is an unloading embankment on the W shore of the in-
8.56 Wada Saki (32°24'N., 130°24'E.), a headland 40.2m high,
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ner port, with depths alongside of 3m. On the N and E sides of lies about 1.25 miles NE of Matsuga Saki and represents the
the inner port are two reclaimed areas. The embankments have SE tip of Amakusa Kami Shima. Close off the S side of Wada
reported depths alongside of 3 and 4.5m. Saki is Kube Shima, an islet, 98m high, which has a lone pine
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tree on its summit. A shallow channel, about 91m wide, sepa- Hino Shima lies with the N part of its W side close E of Wa-
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rates Kube Shima from Wada Saki. da Saki and Kube Shima, from which it is separated by a nar-
row channel. An overhead power cable spans the shallow
8.58 Off-lying islands and dangers.—O Sone (Oso Ne), channel between Wada Saki and Kube Shima. This channel is
an off-lying rock, on which there is a depth of 7.3m, lies about primarily used by small vessels with local knowledge. A
1 mile S of Okinose Bana. bridge, with a vertical clearance of 12m, connects Hino Shima
Maki Shima, a craggy island, 181m high, lies about 2.5
8.58 and Kube Shima. The island has two conspicuous peaks sepa-
miles S of Se Saki. Naga Ura indents the SW side of this is- rated by a low isthmus. The highest point, 238m high, is the
land. Hadaka Se, a pointed rock in the W approaches, is 5.2m dark, densely-wooded, and cone-shaped N peak. Tomari Yama,
high. the treeless S peak, has a cone-shaped appearance when seen
Dateku Shima (Hagi Shima), 62m high, lies 1.25 miles S of
8.58 from S, and is very prominent. Shakushi Take, at the N end of
Se Saki, in the approach to a bay on the NW side of Maki Shi- the island, is 141m high, and is conspicuous from E.
ma. Small vessels with local knowledge can take anchorage in Take Shima, an islet 74m high, lies about 0.4 mile NW of
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Naga Ura. Kusumori Shima, about 0.4 mile E of Dateku Shi- Taku Bana, the S tip of Hino Shima. Biwa Kubi, 44.5m high,
ma, is a conspicuous, conical island 160m high, on which there lies close off the NE tip of the SE side of Hino Shima.
are clumps of pine trees. This island is separated from the N Ki Shima (Shiro Shima), 41m high, located on a spit, lies 1
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coast of Maki Shima by a channel about 0.15 mile wide. Hio- mile NW of Biwa Kubi. Kuro Shima, another islet, lies about
tan Shima, 42m high, lies about midway between the N end of 0.25 mile NE of Ki Shima and between them is Naka Se, which
Dateku Shima and the W side of Kusumori Shima. Between dries 0.6m.
Hiotan Shima and Kusumori Shima are reefs, on which there is Inu Se, which dries, 2.1m, lies about 0.25 mile NNE of Ya-
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an islet. mashita Bana, the N tip of Hino Shima. Tawara Se, 1.2m high,
Hirase Shima, 82m high, lies about 1 mile ESE of Se Saki. A
8.58 lies about 0.3 mile SW of Yamashita Bana.
detached rock, with a depth of 5m, lies 0.2 mile W of Hirase Aka Shima, a rocky cone-shaped islet, lies about 1 mile NE
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Shima. of Yamashita Bana. A shoal bank, with depths of about 5m,

O Seto, the channel between the N end of Kusumori Shima
8.58 projects about 0.13 mile off the NW side of the islet.
and the S tip of Hirase Shima, is over 0.2 mile wide. The chan- Tides—Currents.—The tidal current in O Seto sets E on the
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nel N of Hirase Shima is about 0.13 mile wide and is available flood, and then divides, one branch setting through Karajiro
to vessels with local knowledge. Seto and the other through Yokoura Seto. The ebb current
Yoko Shima, 52m high, lies on the E side of the approach to
8.58 flows in the opposite direction. The turn occurs about 1 hour
Tanasoko Wan, about 0.5 mile SE of Hirase Shima. Within 0.1 after HW and LW and the velocity sometimes exceeds 2 knots.
mile SW of the SW end of Yoko Shima is a detached rock with
a depth of 5m. Yatsushiro Kai
Yoichigama Shima (Yokoura Shima) rises to a conspicuous
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cone-shaped hill, 198m high, about 0.35 mile SW of Karajiro 8.60 South part.—The S part of Yatsushiro Kai may be
Bana. considered as being that area bounded on the W by the E sides
Yokoura Seto, which is the channel on the W side of Yokou-
8.58 of Naga Shima and Ikara Shima and the SE side of Shishi Shi-
ra Shima, has a navigable width of 0.3 mile and depths ranging ma and on the SE by the mainland coast NE of the E entrance
from 20 to 40m in the center. A submarine water pipeline to Kurono Seto.
crosses the fairway between Yokoura Shima and Goshoura
Shima. 8.61 West and northwest sides.—Sabanokuchi Bana
Karajiro Seto, which is the channel between Yokoura Shima
8.58 (32°10'N., 130°12'E.) is a prominent point on the E side of Naga
and Amakusa Kami Shima, has a navigable width of 40m and Shima, about 0.5 mile NNW of Ichigo Saki. A similar point,
use of it by large vessels is not advised. Odoka Se, a rock with Sakinoyama Bana, lies about 0.5 mile further WNW. Ko Shima,
a depth of 4.5m, lies about 0.5 mile WNW of Karajiro Bana. A 18.3m high, is located about 0.25 mile NE of Sakinoyama Bana,
rock shelf, with a depth of 0.4m, lies on the S side of Karajiro and a rock 0.9m high lies 0.2 mile E of the point. The coast be-
Seto, and extends about 0.1 mile N from the N tip of Yokoura tween Sakinoyama Bana and Kuen Saki, 1.5 miles N, is indented
Shima. by a small bight. Nanao Shima (Nano Shima) is a rocky islet,
Aka Shima (Mae Shima), located about 0.45 mile SE of the
8.58 13m high, about 2.25 miles E of Sakinoyama Bana.
SE side of Yokoura Shima, is 92m high. Tokoro Shima lies off the bight formed in the S part of Shishi
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Shima (32°17'N., 130°14'E.). The SE part of Tokoro Shima is

8.59 Naka Seto is the channel between the NW coast of steep-to, but Toro Se, which is above water, lies about 0.25
Goshoura Shima (32°20'N., 130°20'E.) and the SE part of Ma- mile NNE of its SE point.
ki Shima. Overhead cables, with a clearance of 18m, cross this
channel. At its narrowest part, the NW side of the channel is 8.62 Southeast side.—Warabi Shima (32°07'N.,
obstructed by shoals, on which is an islet 0.3m high. Rocks, 130°16'E.), 87m high, is located close off the W side on an ex-
which dry 2.7m, and are marked by a light, lie in the middle of tensive shoal bight; about 1.25 miles S of Katsura Shima.
the N end of the channel. The fairway leads E of these rocks. Warabi Shima is a conspicuous mark when approaching from
At its S entrance is Mayu Shima, an islet, 61m high. A basin, NW through Kurono Seto, but not so from NE. The SE shore
protected by a breakwater, lies within Gosho Ura, a small cove of the above bight is fringed with pine trees. Hirose Kawa emp-
on the NW side of Goshoura Shima, SE of Mayu Shima. ties out into the sound about 3 miles E of Warabi Shima. The
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village of Nago (Nagoura) is situated on the W side of the river. ditional berths. One berth is 185m long, with a depth alongside
A breakwater projects about 0.2 mile NW on the W side of the of 9.5m; the other berth is 130m long, with a depth alongside
river mouth. of 7.0m.
Komenotsu Ko (32°08'N., 130°20'E.), a small local harbor, Hyakken Midora Pier, which lies on the NE side of the S part
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is situated at the NE tip of reclaimed land, and protected by of Minamata Ko, has a length of 220m and a depth alongside of
two breakwaters. This harbor, used by small vessels, is not safe 6.5m.
during NW winds. Vessels with local knowledge can obtain Aspect.—The chimneys and factory lights of a power plant
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open anchorage NW of Komenotsu Ko, in a depth of about on the W bank of the mouth of Minamata Kawa are conspicu-
9.1m. ous at night.
Yahazu Dake, which attains an elevation of 687m, about 3
8.62 Nakao Yama, 334m high, is located about 2.25 miles E of the
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miles E of Komenotsu Ko, is a conspicuous cone-shaped peak harbor; near its summit is a conspicuous silver iron framework
surmounted by a single pine tree. Oniga Take, also prominent, radio tower from which red and white obstruction lights are
lies about 3.25 miles ENE of Yahazu Take. shown.
Koji Shima (Kogi Shima), which is distinguished by a single
8.62 Three silos are situated about 120m SW of the base of the
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pine tree, lies about 4.5 miles NNE of Komenotsu Ko. breakwater at Umedo Ko.
Miojin Saki (32°12'N., 130°22'E.) is a low, rocky tip of a
8.62 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory; however, pilots may
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narrow promontory. Between the point and Koji Shima is a be requested from the Shimabara Kaiwan association between
channel obstructed by foul ground, on which is Nanatsu Se, 0600 and 2000. Pilots board vessels about 1 mile S of To Shi-
which dries 1.2m. ma Light (32°12'N., 130°04'E.); 24 hours notice required. It is
Nakano Se (Naka Se), a detached steep-to reef, with a least
8.62 also noted that availability of pilot is dependent upon the tidal
depth of 4.2m, lies about 0.25 mile S of Koji Shima. conditions.
In calm weather, when the sea is smooth, Nakano Se can be
8.62 Regulations.—The entrances to Minamata Ko are blocked
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made out by its gray-white color. by fishing nets, except on the lighted range leading S of Koji
Hadaka Se, the NW edge of which lies about 0.1 mile S of
8.62 Shima.
Nakano Se, is an extensive shoal, which has in its center a rock Vessels entering or leaving the S section of Minamata Ko
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which dries. shall use the channel mentioned above, between Lighted Buoy
Fukuro Ura (32°11'N., 130°22'E.), which has a narrow en-
8.62 No. 1 and Lighted Buoy No. 2 at the entrance.
trance, is an almost landlocked bay affording shelter to small It has been reported that the depths at the mooring embank-
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vessels with local knowledge. ment are less due to sunken ore spilled during loading opera-
tions.
8.63 Minamata Ko (32°12'N., 130°23'E.) (World Port In- Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can anchor in
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dex No. 62250) is divided into a N part and a S part. The N the S part of Minamata Ko, sheltered from all but SW winds, in
part, Umedo Ko, is entered between Miojin Saki and Futago about 12.8m, mud and sand.
Shima, about 0.6 mile NNE. The S part, Hyakkan-Ko, is en- Temporary open anchorage can be taken off Umedo Ko. The
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tered S of Koji Shima. The port provides anchorage and moor- best berth is situated about 0.3 mile W of the SE islet of Futa-
ing facilities for large vessels and berthing for small vessels. ko Shima (32°12'N., 130°23'E.), in 16.5m, mud and sand.
The maximum size vessel which can be accommodated at the The quarantine anchorage, a circular area with a radius of 0.3
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anchorage is 40,000 dwt, with a maximum length 190m. The mile, lies with its center in position 32°12'N, 130°20.5'E.
depth at the anchorage is 10.5m. Vessels should not anchor within the port boundary within a
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Winds—Weather.—The N part of the harbor, Umedo Ko, is

8.63 0.33 mile radius centering on a point bearing 159°, distant 0.35
exposed NW. The S part of the harbor is partially protected by mile from Koji Shima Light. Exclusions from this restriction
an off-lying island, Koji Shima, and there is relatively calm wa- are the areas to the S of the 072° range from a point bearing
ter there, except during SW winds. 165° distant 0.4 mile from Koji Shima Light and to the N of a
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Minamata Ko is 8
8.63 051° line from a point bearing 189°, distant 0.3 mile from the
hours 42 minutes; the tidal difference between HW and LW is light.
4.1m Anchored vessels should not block the lights of the beacons
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Depths—Limitations.—Umedo Ko, a private harbor, whose

8.63 on Midorina Bana.
inner part is protected by a breakwater, which projects about Directions.—Local knowledge is essential for vessels enter-
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100m NE, has charted depths from 5 to 9m. A quay, which is ing the N section, Umedo Ko. Vessels should exercise caution
situated on the S shore of this N section, is about 250m long with regard to a submerged rock, with a depth of 0.4m, located
and has depths from 3 to 5.2m; it can accommodate vessels to about 80m W of the N end of the breakwater.
about 3,000 dwt. There is a dolphin berth on the E side of the Futako Shima, located about 0.45 mile NE of Miojim Saki,
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breakwater with a depth of about 3m. is comprised of two rocky islets lying on the reef close off
The S part of the harbor has charted depths from 10 to 19m.
8.63 Umedo Bana (32°12'N., 130°23'E.). The SE and larger of
A breakwater extends about 150m SW from Miojin Saki. A these two islets is about 14.6m high. The area between the SE
quay, situated on the landfill W of Sannenga Ura, reportedly islet and Umedo Bana has been reclaimed.
has a depth of about 3 to 4.5m.
There is a mooring buoy, whose use is prohibited, about 0.2
8.63 8.64 Central section.—This section of Kai may be consid-
mile WSW of Midorino Bana, the NE tip of Koji Shima. ered as that area bounded on the NW by the SE sides of Go-
It has been reported (1996) that New Wharf contains two ad-
8.63 shonoura Shima (32°20'N., 130°20'E.) and Hino Shima, and
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on the SE by the coast between O Saki and Tatsu Saki. Saki.

O Saki, 1.75 miles NE of Umedo Bana, is a prominent point
8.64 Hiu Se, with a depth of 1.2m, lies about 0.7 mile NNE of
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backed by a mountain range which projects NE from Yahazu Shirakami Se.

Dake. Umino Ura (32°20'N., 130°28'E.) affords anchorage, shel-
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Minamata Kawa empties out into the head of a bay, which

8.64 tered from all but NW winds, to small vessels with local
nearly dries, between Umedo Bana and O Saki. The town of knowledge, in depths of 4.6 to 7.3m.
Minamata lies at the head of this bay. Tanoura Wan, with generally shallow depths within, is en-
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tered between a point, about 1.5 miles NE of Ide Saki and Tat-
8.65 Southeast side.—I Shima (Yunoko Shima, a dark, su Saki, about 0.9 mile NE.
thickly wooded islet, 42m high, lies about 1.25 miles ENE of O Tatsu Saki (32°22'N., 130°29'E.) is a prominent densely-
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Saki. Close NW of the island are two above-water rocks, which wooded headland, which rises to a height of 29m. Tono Shima,
lie on a reef, having a steep-to outer side. Numerous fish ha- heavily wooded, with a round summit, 24m high, and conspicu-
vens lie close offshore between Tsunagi Wan and Sashiki Ko 4 ous pine trees on its S side. The island is located about 0.25
miles NNE. miles SW of Tatsu Saki. A rock shelf, which dries, projects
Tsunagi Wan is entered between I Shima and Inse (Kurase)
8.65 about 0.1 mile SW from the island. Hiki Se, a rocky reef, with a
Saki about 0.9 mile NNE. A rock, 0.6m high, lies about 91m W depth of 3.6m, lies about 0.35 mile S of Tono Shima.
of Inse Saki. This bay affords anchorage, sheltered from all but Nanatsu Ze, a detached group or rocks, of which the west-
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W winds, to vessels, with local knowledge, in its middle, in ernmost dries, lies about 0.4 mile W of Tatsu Saki. Several fish
about 12.8m, mud, good holding ground. Close NE of Inse Sa- havens lie close W, S, and E of Nanatsu Ze.
ki lies Egushi Ko, a fishing boat harbor protected by breakwa-
ters 2.5 miles NE of Tsunagi Wan. A lighted tower stands at 8.66 North section.—The N section is bounded on the W
the head of Breakwater No. 1. A lighted buoy marks a 2.2m by the E side of Amakusa Kami Shima and the SE sides of
patch 0.5 miles SW of Egushi Ko. Senzoku Shima and Tobase Shima, and on the E and N by the
Omon Saki (Oto Saki), located about 0.9 mile NNE of Inse
8.65 mainland N of Tatsu Saki.
Saki, is a low prominent point. Close off this point is a small The E side of the N part of Yatsushiro Kai leads about 18.5
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rocky islet, 13m high, surmounted by a solitary pine tree. Uzo miles NNE from Tatsu Saki to the head of the inlet and is
Ne (U Sone), a detached reef, with a least depth of 2.2m, lies fringed with shoal and drying flats up to 3 miles offshore in
about 0.75 mile NE of Omon Saki. A rock with a depth of 6.4m places.
lies NNW of Uzo Ne. Shiba Shima, about 1.8 miles NNW of Tatsu Saki, is a high
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Hobashira Saki, about 1.75 miles NE of Omon Saki, is the

8.65 conspicuous islet, 25m high, surmounted by a dense growth of
NW tip of a wide peninsula and forms the W side of Fukura. pine trees. Reefs project about 0.1 mile S from the islet, but its
Close off this tip is a uniquely-shaped above-water rock; within N side is steep-to. Genjiro Se, which dries 0.9m, lies about
0.8 mile N is a rocky shoal on which there are three islets. Kino 0.75 mile NE by N of Shiba Shima. Kature Se, with a depth of
Shima (Oki Shima), the W islet, 22.3m high, is surmounted by 7.3m, and a patch with a depth of 9.1m, lie respectively, about
a conspicuous pine tree. Ki Shima, the middle islet, is thickly 1 mile SE and 1.25 miles E of Shiba Shima.
wooded and 27m high. Taka Shima, the northeasternmost, is Hinagu Ko, a small harbor protected by breakwaters, lies
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cone-shaped and 24m high. Mekari Se, which dries 0.9m, lies about 6 miles NE Tatsu Saki, and flats extend a considerable
close N of the peninsula. distance off the harbor. Kushi Yama, 324m, lies about 0.5 mile
Karafune Hana, about 1 mile NE of Hobashira Saki, is the
8.65 SSE of the root of the breakwater. This peak, which is sur-
end of a narrow peninsula which forms the E side of Fukura. A mounted by a conspicuous growth of trees, is particularly
chain of rocks which dry extends from this point N to a rock prominent from SW.
9.1m high. Fune Se, a rocky islet 5.2m high, lies about 3 miles NNW of
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Fukura can provide anchorage, sheltered from all but N

8.65 the S breakwater of Hinagu Ko, on the edge of a drying bank.
winds, for small vessels with local knowledge, in depths of 6.4 Detached patches with depths of 4.9m and 5.2m lie, respective-
to 10.1m. However, caution must be taken to avoid a sunken ly, 1.25 miles SSW and 1.75 miles WSW of Fune Se.
ledge, with a drying rock, which projects about 91m E from the Kuma Kawa empties out into the strait about 3.5 miles N of
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middle of the W side of Fukura. Hinagu Ko. This river has a delta with three branches, the mid-
Sashiki Wan, entered between Karafune Bana and a point
8.65 dle being the main stream, Mae Kawa is the N and Kuma Kawa
about 0.5 mile N, is shoal; most of it dries. Sashiki Kawa emp- (Minau Kawa) is the S. This river, which is noted for its rapids,
ties out into the head of this bay. A conspicuous cone-shaped is accessible only to small boats.
hill, 236m high, upon which is a dense growth of pine trees, Kaga Shima, which lies on the coastal bank, is 29m high and
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lies about 0.6 mile S of the river mouth. is located about 2.25 miles N of Fune Se.
Ide Saki (Ideno Hana) (32°19'N., 130°28'E.) is a jutting,
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rocky headland located about 1.75 miles N of Karafune Hana. Yatsushiro Ko (32°30'N., 130°32'E.)
This point is conspicuous from S; a conical hill, 218m high, E
of the point, is a good mark. World Port Index No. 62255
Shirakami Se, which is prominent, pointed, and white, is lo-
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cated about 0.45 mile WNW of Ide Saki. 8.67 Yatsushiro Ko is situated in the Mae Kawa. There is a
Donkame Se, which is awash, is located about 0.2 mile fur-
8.65 mooring embankment for large vessels on the SW side of the
ther S. Ya Se, with a depth of 6.4m, lies about 1 mile S of Ide tip of the reclaimed land to the SW of O Shima; another is un-
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der construction in an area to the NE of these embankments. neys, on the cement works, and the chimney on the incinerator
On the reclaimed area to the E of O Shima, a petroleum han- plant, mark the inner part of the inner harbor.
dling port is being built. Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory for entering or leav-
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Winds—Weather.—Local weather signals are displayed

8.67 ing port, but can be obtained, if needed upon request from
near two conspicuous chimneys of a cement factory, on the N Miiko Ko. Harbor pilots board at the quarantine anchorage just
side of the river, about 1 mile SE of Shiro Shima. S of O-Tuku Shima, and are not available after dark. Bay pilots
Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Yatsushiro Ko is
8.67 are available from 0600 to 2200 and board about 1 mile S of To
8 hours 42 minutes; the tidal difference between HW and LW Shima Light.
is 4.3m. Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is situated in ap-
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It is reported that seiches enter the harbor during strong W

8.67 proximate position 32°28'N, 130°29'E.
and SW winds. Directions.—The approach to the entrance of the inner har-
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The tidal currents off the entrance of Yatsushiro Ko set NE

8.67 bor may be made utilizing the channel between O-Tuku Shima
on the rising tide and SW on the falling tide; the rates are 1.25 and Kotsuka Shima and then heading midway between Mitsu
and 1.5 knots, respectively. Shima and the light on the end of the S breakwater, which leads
Depths—Limitations.—A deep-water channel, with depths
8.67 to the entrance. Mariners are advised to make the above transit
greater than 20m, is situated between Kotsuka Shima and Ne- at slack water just after the HW, because there is a conspicuous
Shima, as well as between O-Tuku Shima and Ne-Shima. The tidal current which flows from S to N.
shipping lane leading into the port is dredged to a depth 12m. Shiro Shima is 17m high and is located about 1 mile E of
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The northernmost wharf has an alongside depth of 13m; the Kaga Shima on reclaimed land. Taka Shima, which is promi-
turning basin has a depth of 14m. Vessels must note that the N nent, and 43m high to the tops of the trees, is located about
part of this channel becomes shallow immediately. 0.75 mile NE of Shiro Shima.
The outer harbor berths front the W side of the reclaimed
8.67 O Shima is located about 1.75 miles NW of Taka Shima and
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land. The berths and approaches are dredged in sectors from its limestone strata are notable.
10m to 14m. Mariners should exercise caution as shallower
patches exist within the 10m and 14m sectors. An obstruction 8.68 Oasase is a comparatively narrow spit, which projects
with a depth of 12.9m lies within the 14m sector. Alongside about 9.5 miles S from Uto Hanto in the N part of Yatsushiro
depths in the 10m sector are from 8.8m to 9.6m. Kai. There are depths less than 5.5m upon this spit. The channels
There are five quays, as follows:
8.67 leading to Shimabara Wan are approached on the W side of Oa-
1. Quay A and Quay B have a length of 130m, with a sase. The channel on the E side of Oasase N of Yatsushiro Kai
depth of 7.5m alongside. ends about 4 miles from the NE head of Yatsushiro Kai.
2. Quay C has a length of 165m, with a depth of 9m Tsuki Shima Shoto is a group of five islets lying at the S tip
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alongside. of Oasase, and within about 3.5 miles SW of Kaga Shima. Tsu-
3. Quay D has a length of 185m, with a depth of 10m ki Shima (O-Tuku Shima), the largest islet, is 95m high, and
alongside. comprised of limestone and white in color. On its NW side are
4. Quay E is the largest, with a length of 240m and an two shallow coves; its SE side is cliffy. Kannon Shima (Kuro
alongside depth of 12m. Shima), the southernmost islet of the group, lies about 0.35
Galko Wharf, on reclaimed land N of the entrance, has six
8.67 mile S of Tsuki Shima, to which it is joined by a shoal flat. A
berths, as follows: shoal bank, on which there are depths less than 9.1m, projects
1. Berth No. 1 to Berth No. 4 have a total length of about 0.5 mile S from Kannon Shima.
740m, with a depth of 13m. Kuro Shima (Unoko Shima), 39m high to the tree tops lies
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2. Berth No. 5 has a length of 240m, with a depth of 13m about 0.1 mile NE of Kannon Shima. Close SE of Kuro Shima
alongside. is Hako Shima, a rocky wooded islet, 18m high. Ne Shima (Me
3. Berth No. 6 has a length of 240m, with a depth of 13m Shima), 12m high and black, lies about 0.5 mile E of Tsuki
alongside. Shima. Within about 1.25 miles S of Ne Shima, are shoals with
The approach is dredged to 10m.
8.67 depths less than 5.5m. Kotsuki Shima, 60m high, the northeast-
The inner harbor has a quay, 720m long, with a depth of
8.67 ernmost islet lies about 0.3 mile E of Tsuki Shima. Between
5.5m alongside its quays and floating pier. Kotsuki Shima and Ne Shima are shoals, with depths less than
5.5m.
A tanker port is situated about 1.75 miles NE of the S break-
8.67 Ushi Se (Oushi Se), which dries 3.4m, and Bebe Se (Koushi
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water. This facility, enclosed by breakwaters, is entered Se), a stone post, 3.6m high, on the reef, lie on Oasase in posi-
through a channel about 40m wide, which has been dredged to tions 10.75 and 2 miles N of Kotsuki Shima. Both rocks are usu-
about 5m. There are dolphin berths on the S shore with depths ally marked by breakers, even at HW when winds are light.
of about 6m. Mitsu Shima, a group of three islets, lies on a shallow spit
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A new wharf, 560m in length, 14m in depth, able to accom-

8.67 that projects NE from the E side of Oasase. The southernmost
modate vessels up to 50,000 dwt is being developed at Ohshi- islet, Minami Shima, is 45m high to the tree tops, and lies
ma Kita. about 1.25 miles WSW of O Shima. Naka Shima, also 45m
Aspect.—O Shima, 83m high, and joined to the mainland by
8.67 high to the tree tops, lies about 183m NE of Minami Shima.
reclamation, is NE of the entrance to the inner harbor and very Kita Shima, 44m high to the tree tops, lies about 0.2 mile NE
prominent. Cement silos situated atop the quay at the N en- of Naka Shima and about 0.1 mile NE of it is Benten Shima,
trance to the inner harbor are conspicuous. Two white chim- 15m high.
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Minor Passages Between Yatsushiro Kai and Tides—Currents.—The currents in Utono Seto flow N along
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Shimabara Kaiwan the E coast of Amakusa Kami Shima, turning NW and then N
between Kami-Utono Bana and Kadano Bana. It begins from 1
8.69 Otono Seto (Utono Seto) and Zozo No Seto, on the S to 10 hours 30 minutes before LW and continues until from 4
and NE sides of Senzoku Shima (Senzokuzozo Shima) are the hours 30 minutes to 5 hours after LW. Its maximum rate, which
entrances to several connecting channels between Yatsushiro occurs between 2 and 3 hours after LW, is about 0.75 knot. The
Kai and Shimabara Kaiwan. Zozo No Seto and its continua- tidal current flowing S between Kami-Utono Bana and Kadano
tions NW represent the main channels. Otono Seto and contin- Bana continues in that direction across the channel to Shimo-
uations W represent the minor channels. Utono Bana, and then flows S along the E coast of Amakusa Ka-
mi Shima. It begins from 1 to 1 hour 30 minutes after HW and
8.70 Otono Seto-Yanagino Seto-Michigoeno Seto.— continues until from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours after HW. Its
These secondary channels, which connect Yatsushiro Kai with maximum rate, which occurs between 2 and 3 hours after HW, is
Shimabara Wan, are available for vessels with local knowl- about 1.5 knots near Shimo-Utono Bana (32°32'N., 130°28'E.),
edge. Otono Seto is entered from Yatsushiro Kai between Shi- but elsewhere it is less than 1 knot.
mo-Utono Bana (32°32'N., 130°27'E.), the NE tip of Amakusa In Yanagino Seto, the E tidal current meets the current flow-
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Kami Shima and Kami-Utono Bana, the S tip of Senzoku Shi- ing from Utono Seto and combining with it flows N between
ma, about 0.6 mile NNE. Reefs project about 0.1 mile into the Kadano Bana and Kami-Utono Bana. The W current is a
channel from these two points. These reefs limit the navigable branch of that flowing S between those two points.
width to about 700m. Sobe Se, which dries 1.5m, lies about In Michigoento Seto, the tidal current usually flows E during
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0.43 mile N of Shimo-Utono Light. the rising tide and W during the falling tide, but the duration of
Se Shima, on the S side of the W end of Otono Seto, is locat-
8.70 flow varies greatly during the year. Between September and
ed about 1.25 miles WNW of Shimo Utono Bana. Several March, the E current stream flows for about 10 hours, and the
shoals, some of which dry, lie within 0.25 mile NE and 0.15 W current for only a little over 1 hour. The W current begins
mile N of the island. about 2 hours before LW, and slack water lasts about 20 min-
Kadano Bana, about 1.25 miles NW of Kami-Utono Bana,
8.70 utes. The rate of the E current is about 1 knot and that of the W
lies on the N side of the W end of Otono Seto. A spit with current is about 0.75 knot. Between April and August, it is re-
depths less than 9.1m projects about 0.75 mile SE from the ported that conditions opposite to the foregoing prevail, and
point. that the E current is at times inappreciable; it is possible that
the report is based on daylight observations, and that at night
8.71 Yanagino Seto, the W continuation of Otono Seto, be- the opposite is the case.
tween Funabito Shima and Ebisu Bana. Funabito Shima lies At the W end of Michigoeno Seto, N of Takamoku Shima,
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close NW of the N tip of Se Shima. Detached patches are locat- the current, flowing E along the NW coast of Amakusa Kami
ed within 0.1 mile NE of its N tip. Ebisu Bana lies about 0.45 Shima during the rising tide, branches off Suki Bana, one part
mile W of Kadano Bana. A shoal bank, with depths less than flowing N in Shimabara Wan and the other entering the chan-
5.5m extends about 0.19 mile S. Also a patch, with a depth of nel; their rates are from 0.5 to 0.75 knot. The W current, flow-
6.9m, lies about 0.20 mile S of the point. ing out of the channel, combines with the current flowing S
Mebari Se, 0.3m high, lies on the S side of Yanagino Seto,
8.71 along the W coast of Oyano Shima, off Suki Bana (32°33'N.,
0.15 mile WNW of the N tip of Funabito Shima. 130°24'E.), and the combined current then flows W.
Two overhead cables span this strait.
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Michigoeno Seto, whose N side is formed by the S shore of

8.71 8.72 Akamatsuno Seto-Marukono Seto-Ikeshimano Se-
Oyano Shima, and whose S side is formed by the N shores of to.—Akamatsuno Seto is a narrow channel, usable only by
Nagaura Shima, Hiai Shima and Takamoku Shima. Michigoe- small vessels with local knowledge, which is situated between
no Seto, is the continuation W of Yanagino Seto and leads into the N coast of Amakusa Kami Shima on one side and the is-
Shimabara Wan. The narrowest part of the fairway is in the vi- lands of Se Shima, Naka Shima and Mae Shima on the other.
cinity of Maruyama Bana, the S tip of Oyano Shima, where the Marukono Seto, located between the NW sides of Se Shima,
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fairway is about 91m wide. A bridge, showing green and red Naka Shima, Mae Shima on one side; and a chain of islets,
lights, with a height of 14.8m, spans this section of the channel reefs and shoals called Ikeshima Gunto on the other side. This
extending from Maruyama Bana to the N coast of Nagasura channel is only available to small craft.
Shima. Overhead cables span this strait close W of the bridge Ikeshimano Seto is located between the N side of Ikeshima
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between Nagasura Shima and Amakusa Kami Shima. Kodom- Gunto on one side and the S coasts of Takamoku Shima, Hiai
ari, a village which lies on the SW point of Oyano Shima, Shima, and Nagaura Shima on the other side. Ikeshimano Seto,
about 0.9 mile WNW of Maruyama Bana. Suki Bana lies about which is entered on the S side of Yanagino Seto, leads W into
0.18 mile NNW of Kodomari. The SW part of Oyano Shima is Shimabara Wan.
fringed by reefs up to about 250m offshore. Suki Bana Se, with Nagasare Se, which dries 1.5m, lies on the SE side of the
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a depth of 4.1m, lies on the N side of the W end of the channel channel between the NE end of Ikeshima Gunto and Mebari Se.
about 0.3 mile WSW of Suki Bana. Ike Shima, 14.9m high, lies in about the middle of the NW side
Takamoku Shima is cone-shaped, prominent, and 139m
8.71 of Ikeshima Gunto. A bridge, with a vertical clearance of 12m,
high. This island’s SE coast is formed by white cliffs. For spans the channel between Ike Shima and Nagaura Shima.
shoals and other dangers in the W approach to Michigoeno Se- Hira Se, 0.3m high, lies near the SW end of Ikeshima Gunto
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to, see Shimabara Wan, beginning in paragraph 8.82. about 0.65 mile SW of the summit of Ike Shima. On the N side
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of the channel, reefs, which dry in places, project about 0.2 Tera Shima, 39m high, lies on a shoal, about 0.3 mile N of
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mile SW from the S tip of Hiai Shima. In the center of the Rokushiro Bana. Kotera Shima, 4.5m high, lies about 0.13 mile
channel, lies a detached shoal, with a depth of 7.6m, about 0.25 S of the S side of Tera Shima.
mile SW of W extremity of Hiai Shima. Kabuto Shima, 13m high, lies on the E side of the fairway,
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Biro Shima, 22m high to the tree tops, serves as a good mark for
8.72 about 0.27 mile ENE of Tera Shima.
identifying Ikeshimano Seto, and lies about 0.8 mile SW of Shira Se (Sira Se), above sections of which are always above-
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Takamoku Shima. Umigame Se, which dries 0.6m on the SW side water, lies in the center of a group of shoals with depths less than
of the fairway, lies on a shoal about 0.3 mile NE of Biro Shima. 11m. These shoals project about 0.85 mile NW from Tera Shima
Tides—Currents.—Within Ikeshimano Seto, the currents
8.72 on the SW side of the fairway. The channel SW of Tera Shima
resemble those in Michigoeno Seto, except off the W entrance. and Shira Se is shoal and not recommended. Yemachino Se
West of Takamoku Shima, the currents occasionally sets E and (Emachino Se), which dries 0.4m, lies about 0.1 mile SSE of the
W directly into and out of the channel. E tip of Shira Se. Another rock, which dries 0.3m, lies about 0.1
mile NW of the W extremity of Tera Shima.
Zozo No Seto
8.74 Misumi Ko (32°36'N., 130°28'E.) (World Port Index
8.73 Main approach.—Zozo No Seto, which leads be- No. 62280), a principal port, and the channel through it, form
tween the NE side of Senzoku Shima and the SW side of To- the NW continuation of Zozo No Seto.
base Shima, is the main channel leading from Yatsushiro Kai to This port, which is a good natural harbor, is bound on the W
8.74
Misumi Ko to Shimabara Wan. This passage has depths rang- by the E side of Oyano Shima, on the S by the N end of Sen-
ing from 15 to 30m, and at its narrowest part, off Tobase Shima zoku Shima, and on the NE by the SW sides of Tobase Shima
Light on Kata Shima Bana, it has a navigable width of 0.1 and the Uto Hanto. Zozo No Seto leads into the SE part of the
mile. An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 51m, harbor and Yoko Seto into the S part. Motareno Seto leads E
spans Zozo No Seto SW from Katashima Bana. from the NE part of the harbor. Misumi No Seto leads NW into
A patch, with a depth of 3.0m, lies on the shoal which proj-
8.73 Shimabara Wan from the NW part of the harbor.
ects from the coast NE of Kami Utono Bana, the S tip of Sen- Winds—Weather.—In general, the harbor is sheltered from
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zoku Shima. This patch, which lies in the S approach to Zozo all winds but those from the S and occasionally those from the
No Seto, is located about 0.75 mile NE of Kami Utono Bana a N. The prevailing winds for the most part are from the N. At
depth of 8.5m is located about 1.25 miles ESE of the same times, during spring and summer, a strong S wind blows.
point. Local weather signals are shown from the harbor office near
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Senzoku Shima is separated from Oyano Shima by an ob-

8.73 the radio tower on the N side of Misumi Ko, about 0.5 mile E
structed channel that can only be used by small vessels with lo- of Sagari Matsu, the SW tip of Uto Hanto.
cal knowledge, and then not without difficulty. Senzoku Shima The tidal currents in Misumi No Seto, as in Zozo No Seto,
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rises to a height of 167m near its E coast about 1.75 miles NNE flow N on the rising tide and S on the falling tide, the turn oc-
of Kami Utono Bana. curring about the times of HW and LW. The maximum rates of
Tobase Shima is low in its central part and densely wooded
8.73 the currents are usually about 3.5 knots. However, it has been
in its N section. The island is separated from the S side of Uto reported that in the narrows NW of the Sagari Matsu, a rate of
Hanto by a narrow, shallow channel available only to small 5 knots has been observed. Also, in O Seto, at springs, a rate of
vessels with local knowledge. The summit of the island, which 6 knots has been observed. In addition, a vessel reported
is 83m high, lies near Katashima Bana, the S tip. (1951) that the best time to enter or depart Misumi Ko through
Dangers on the NE side of the S approach include a shoal
8.73 Misumi No Seto is about 1 hour before HW or LW at Misumi
bank, with depths less than 5.5m, which projects SE to join Oa- Ko. At this time it was ascertained that at about 40 minutes be-
sase. Between the NW edge of this shoal bank and the SE side fore HW or LW there, the current had already turned.
of Tobase Shima, about 0.4 mile NW, there are depths of over Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Misumi Ko is 8
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7.3m. hours 48 minutes. Spring tides rise 3.9m and neap tides rise 3m.
Amitori Se, which dries 1.8m, is located about 0.2 mile
8.73 Depths—Limitations.—Near the S end of Misumi No Seto is
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NNW of Katashima Bana. A fish haven is situated about 0.75 an overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of 41m, and the Ten-
mile ENE of Katashima Bana. mon-Hasi Bridge (Amakusa Dai-itigo Hasi Bridge), with a
Nagakado Bana is a headland on the E side of Zozo No Seto,
8.73 height of 38 to 41m.
lying about 0.35 mile N of Katashima Bana. Between Nagaka- A cable, having a vertical clearance of 51m, crosses the S en-
8.74
do Bana and Usagi Bana, about 0.55 mile NW, is a bay almost trance of the Zozo No Seto; another cable, with a vertical clear-
completely obstructed by shoals. ance of 23m, crosses the center part of Motare No Seto.
The N tip of Senzoku Shima, Rokushiro Bana, lies on the SW
8.73 Motare-no-Seto has a road bridge which spans the center of
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side of the channel opposite Usagi Bana. Genno Shima, 11m the channel. The road bridge has a vertical clearance of 5m. An
high, lies about 0.1 mile ESE of Rokushiro Bana and upon overhead power cable spans the E end of the channel, with a ver-
which are some pine trees. Ge Se (Ige Se), 5.6m high, and on tical clearance of 21m.
which is a lone building, lies about 0.2 mile SE of Genno Shima. The Misumi-Ko Bridge (32°36.7'N., 130°27.5'E,), with a ver-
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Currents.—In Zozo No Seto, the flood current sets N and

8.73 tical clearance of 39m, lies between the overhead cable and road
the ebb current sets S. A velocity of about 2.5 knots is attained bridge. Ganpeki Wharf A, Ganpeki Wharf B, and Ganpeki
in the narrows; however, it was reported that a current of 4 to 5 Wharf C are situated E of Sagari Matsu. The depths alongside
knots has been experienced. range from 6 to 8m. Vessels up to 10,000 dwt can be accommo-
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dated. about 328°. When abeam of No Saki (32°36'N., 130°29'E.),

Mooring buoys situated SE and S of Sagari Matsu can accom-
8.74 vessels should alter course for the anchorage.
modate vessels to 10,000 dwt with drafts to about 10.5m. The Vessels proceeding from Misumi Ko into Shimabara Wan
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berths NE of these have depths alongside of 2 to 4.5m and are must pass through Misumi No Seto. Misumi No Seto is narrow
for scheduled liners. and affected by strong tidal currents. Also, this channel has a
Reclamation has been carried out in the vicinity of West Pier,
8.74 very sharp bend, making the possibility of meeting a vessel
0.25 mile ENE of Quay A. passing through from the opposite direction a primary consid-
Aspect.—Misumi Take, 406m high, is located about 0.85 eration. Due to all of the above factors, transit of Misumi No
mile E of the E entrance of Misumi No Seto. This peak’s sharp Seto should be made at slack water at a reduced speed. In O
summit is prominent. Seto, vessels should pass as close as practicable to the SW side
Shibao Yama, 225m high, lies on the W side of the entrance
8.74 of Nakagami Shima. The tidal currents in this vicinity come in-
of Misumi No Seto. to contact upon Nakagami Shima and set across the fairway to
Hi Take (Tobi Take), 230m high, is located about 0.35 mile SW
8.74 the shore off Shibao Yama, where they again deflect back
of Ushikorobi Bana and is prominent. across the fairway in an opposite direction.
Nakagami Shima, an islet in the middle of the N entrance to
8.74 Caution.—Caution is especially needed to avoid the vicinity
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Misumi No Seto, is about 89m high. This islet divides the N of Usikorobe Bana on the W shore, near the bridge. Vessels
entrance of Misumi No Seto into two channels, the E being Ko southbound for Yatsushiro Kai should follow roughly the re-
Seto, and the W, O Seto, which is the preferred channel. ciprocal of the courses described above from the vicinity of
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Vessels approaching
8.74 Shira Se.
Misumi Ko are boarded by pilots off Kuchinotsu Ko
(32°36'N., 130°12'E.) in Hayasaki Seto, the channel in the sea- Nagasaki Hanto—East Side
ward entrance of Misumi No Seto. Pilots will board in either
quarantine anchorage. Pilots are not available after sunset and 8.75 Tameishi Ura (32°38'N., 129°50'E.) is a cove at the
their availability depends on tidal conditions. When clearing head of a bight, about 5 miles NNE of Kaba Shima. It is sheltered
the port the pilots are usually dropped close off the N entrance from all winds except from the S. Depths in the cove are from 1 to
of Misumi No Seto. During bad weather the pilots may remain 5m. The village of Tameishi lies at the head of the cove.
on board as far as Kuchinotsu Ko. Between Tameishi Ura and Mogi Ko, a distance of about 5.5
8.75
Pilots may be contacted by telephone (81-944-531405) or

8.74 miles, the coast trends in a NE direction, and is fringed with
facsimile (81-944-513529). reefs extending about 0.2 mile offshore in places.
Anchorage.—The quarantine anchorage is situated about
8.74 A breakwater extends SW from the reef fringing the N shore
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0.8 mile NNE of Shibao Yama (32°37'N., 130°27'E.). Another of the entrance to the inlet. Another breakwater extends NE
quarantine anchorage is situated about 0.8 mile S of the S en- from the reef fringing the S shore of the entrance; a light stands
trance of Zozo No Seto. at its head. An inner breakwater protects the harbor on the W
There is an anchorage, in 15m, mud, good holding ground,
8.74 side of the inlet; a light stands at its head.
between the shore E of Sagari Matsu and the N edge of the
shoal NW of Shiro Se. Vessels should refer to the latest chart, 8.76 Mogi Ko (32°42'N., 129°55'E.) (World Port Index
because the space is limited in this area. There are mooring No. 62340) is entered between Shiomi Saki and Aka Saki,
buoys here and vessels can moor. Vessels should anchor with about 0.5 miles to the NE. The W side of the harbor is fronted
caution because of hard materials on the sea bottom, and being by a bank that dries. The town of Mogi lies on the W side of
a menace to anchoring lie close off the shore just E of Sagari the harbor, where a pier is situated near the N end. A light is
Matsu. Midway between the N edge of Shira Se and the S coast shown from the head of a breakwater SE of the pier.
of Uto are sunken lumbers. Misumi Light and Seto-no-Bana, Mogi Ko affords anchorage, sheltered from all winds except
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39m high, on the E side of Ko Seto, are reported suitable for those between E and S, to small vessels with local knowledge,
bearings when anchoring. in depths of 6.9 to 8.2m. Large vessels can anchor near the en-
Fish havens are set about 0.7 mile NE of Misumi Light, and
8.74 trance of the harbor, in depths of 14.6 to 20m.
about 0.5 mile ENE and 0.6 mile S, respectively, of Katashima Biwaga Saki (32°43'N., 129°56'E.) is the E point of Ikano
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Bana. Ura and lies almost 1 mile NNE of Aka Saki. The point is a
Directions.—Entry to Misumi Ko by way of Yatsushiro Kai conspicuous overhanging headland. Kajikake Iwa, a drying
or from Shimabara Wan requires local knowledge. rock, lies 0.25 mile offshore and 0.75 mile NE of Biwaga Saki.
Vessels approaching Misumi Ko from Yatsushiro Kai should
8.74 Aba Wan is located about 1.5 miles NE of Kajikake Iwa and is
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pass through the narrowest part of Zozo No Seto with the pine entered between Tate Ishi, a conspicuous black pointed rock, and
trees on Genno Shima and the building on Ige Se in range Tsu Shima, about 1 mile to the E. The village of Aba Wan lies on
about 320°. This range should lead close W of the lighted buoy the W side of the bay, where a basin for small boats is situated.
marking Amitori Se. However, care should be taken to avoid Anchorage.—Aba Wan affords anchorage, sheltered from
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opening Genno Shima to the NE of Ige Se. When abeam of the all winds except from the S and SE, in a depth of 16.5m, in the
N end of the village of Zozo, Amitori Se will be cleared and center of the bay.
course should be changed to pass midway between Tera Shima
Light and Kabuto Shima. A course of 339° can be steered. 8.77 Maki Shima (32°45'N., 129°59'E.) forms the E side
Then course may be shaped for the flagstaff, 84m high, on the of Aba Wan; small vessels with local knowledge can obtain an-
summit of a hill about 0.35 mile ENE of Sagari Matsu, bearing chorage, sheltered from all winds, between the NE side of the
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island and the mainland coast, in depths of 2.7 to 4.6m. separated from a point on the coast of Amakusa Shimo Shima
Caution.—Caution is necessary because of shoals in both
8.77 by a narrow and shallow channel. A light marks the NW side of
entrances. the channel and a lighted buoy marks the SW side. The N side
of the islet is fringed with foul ground of a spit, on which lies
Eno Ura, a small boat harbor, lies about 3.25 miles ENE of
8.77 Kogame Sho, a rock, marked by a light.
Aba Wan. A shoal, on which lies Biwa Shima and Shamisen From the point abreast Tsujino Shima, the S shore of Hayasaki
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Shima (Samison Shima), extends more than 1 mile E of the en- Kaikyo trends about 3.5 miles E to Oniike Ko and is fringed with
trance. A narrow channel with a depth of 3m leads into the boat a shoal bank extending about 0.3 mile offshore in places.
harbor. A light is shown from Shamisen Shima and the S en- Oniike Ko (32°33'N., 130°11'E.) is located on the SE side of
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trance point of the harbor. the strait, about 3.25 miles E of the E extremity of Tsujino Shi-
ma. The harbor, used mainly by small craft, is protected by a
Tachibana Wan breakwater. A light is shown from the head of the breakwater.
8.78 Tachibana Wan (32°44'N., 130°08'E.) is entered be- Kuchinotsu Ko (32°36'N., 130°12'E.)
tween Shamisen Shima and Kuni Saki, 6 miles to the SE on the
opposite shore. The bay is open to the SW and depths range World Port Index No. 62330
from 31 to 37m in most parts of the bay.
Yuki (Uki), a village on the N side of the bay, lies about 3
8.78 8.80 Kuchinotsu Ko (Kutinotu Ko), on the N side of Haya-
miles NE of Shamisen Shima. Three conspicuous radio towers saki Kaikyo, is entered between Tsuchibira Saki, about 1.5
lie about 3.5 miles E of Yuki; the village of Chijiwa lies about miles NE of Setsume Saki, and Miyasaki Bana, about 0.5 mile
2.5 miles SE of the radio towers. to the ENE. The port consists of a small natural harbor and
Obama Ko (32°43'N., 130°13'E.) lies about 3.25 miles S of
8.78 town, with anchorage afforded to most vessels awaiting a fa-
Chijiwa and is conspicuous by a number of white buildings on vorable tide in Hayasaki Kaikyo.
its shore. The roadstead off Obama affords good anchorage, Depths—Limitations.—Charted depths in the middle part
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sheltered from all winds except those between S and W. The of the harbor are from 5 to 19m. A rocky patch, with a depth of
bottom is mud and the holding ground is good, but the depths 14m, lies about 0.3 mile SSE of Tsuchibira Saki.
are somewhat great. It was reported (1963) that the water depth at a point bearing
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Kyodomari, a boat harbor, protected by a breakwater, lies

8.78 110°, 0.3 mile from Kuchinotsu Light is less than charted.
about 4.25 miles SW of Obama Ko. The village of Kyodomari Pilotage.—Pilots are available and will board vessels in Ha-
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lies on the SE side of the boat basin. A light is shown from the yasaki Kaikyo.
head of the breakwater. Anchorage.—Large vessels can anchor SE of Tsuchibira
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Kuni Saki (32°41'N., 130°08'E.) is a densely-wooded penin-

8.78 Saki, in about 18.3m, mud bottom. Small vessels can anchor
sula, faced with a white overhanging cliff, located about 1 mile inside the harbor, in a depth of 5.5m, mud.
NW of Kyodomari. A reef, with depths of less than 2.7m, ex-
tends about 0.15 mile NE from Ko Shima, an islet, 0.5 mile Shimabara Wan—South Part
ESE of Kuni Saki. Kamino Se, a detached rock that dries,
1.8m, lies 0.3 mile offshore, about 0.75 mile S of Kuni Saki. 8.81 Shimabara Wan is entered from seaward through Ha-
From Kuni Saki, the coast trends S for about 3 miles and
8.78 yasaki Kaikyo. Vessels approaching the strait from the W or S
then SE for 3 miles to Setsume Saki, the NW entrance point to should proceed to a position N of Gotsu Sho, and then steer for
Hayasaki Kaikyo. A light is shown from the point. the middle of the narrows of Hayasaki Kaikyo. If an opposing
tidal current is encountered, it is best to enter the passage from
Hayasaki Kaikyo a position NW of Setsume Saki, passing reasonably close to
that headland.
8.79 Hayasaki Kaikyo (32°34'N., 130°10'E.), the main en- Pilotage.—Pilots are available for Shimabara Wan and the
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trance of Shimabara Wan, leads from seaward between the N ports within. By arrangement, pilots meet vessels in the en-
side of Amakusa Simo Shima and the S extremity of Shimaba- trance to Hayasaki Kaikyo, in the vicinity of Gotsu Sho or Set-
ra Hanto. sume Saki.
Tides—Currents.—In Hayasaki Kaikyo, the tidal current
8.79 The locations of fish haven obstructions should be noted on
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flows E from 1 hour after LW until 1 hour after HW, and W the chart.
from about 1 hour after HW until 1 hour after LW. The maxi-
mum rate is about 8 knots, and eddies and tide rips are formed 8.82 South and southeast shore of Shimabara Wan.—
between Gotsu Iwa and Setsume Saki, especially in the vicinity From Oniike Ko, the E coast of Amakusa Shimo Shima, form-
of the latter. ing part of the S shore of Shimabara Wan, trends about 5.5
Gotsu Sho (32°34'N., 130°07'E.), on the S side of the main
8.79 miles S to Hondo Ko, on the W side of the N end of Hondono
fairway, lies about 1.5 miles off the coast of Amakusa Shimo Seto, and is fringed with a coastal bank, with depths of less
Shima, about 3 miles WSW of Setsume Saki; from it a shoal than 5.5m extending about 0.75 mile offshore in places.
extends about 0.3 mile southward. There is a detached 12.5m Fish haven obstructions are situated about 1.25 miles off-
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patch about 1 mile E of Gotsu Sho. A light is shown from a shore.

tower on Gotsu Sho. Hondo Ko (32°27'N., 130°12'E.) is only available to small
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Tsujino Shima lies about 1.25 miles S of Gotsu Sho and is

8.79 vessels with local knowledge, as the coastal bank in the vicinity
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dries for a distance of 0.75 mile. The town of Hondo overlooks which dry, extends about 2.75 miles offshore in places.
the harbor. Two lights are shown offshore, E of the town. Hyakkanishi Ko (32°48'N., 130°37'E.) lies at the mouth of
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From the E side of the N end of Hondono Seto, the NW coast

8.82 the Tsuboi Kawa, which is located about 4.75 miles N of the
of Amakusa Kami Shima, forming part of the S shore of mouth of the Midori Kawa. The port is used by small vessels
Shimabara Wan, trends about 7 miles NE to Akasaki. This with local knowledge. A light is shown from the N entrance
stretch of the coast is fringed with a coastal bank, with depths point to the river, and a lighted buoy is moored about 1.9 miles
of less than 5.5m, extending about 0.5 mile offshore in places, W of the light.
and from it a bank, with depths of less than 18.3m and on Two small harbors, protected by breakwaters, and showing
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which lie some 8.3m patches, extends up to 4 miles offshore. lights, lie within 2.25 miles, NW of Hyakkanishi Ko Light.
Lights are shown close offshore from the villages of Oshima-
ko, Kotsu, and Akasaki. Numerous fish havens lie up to 1 mile 8.85 West side of the south part of Shimabara Wan.—
offshore between Hondo Ko and Michigoeno Seto. Kareki Saki (32°44'N., 130°23'E.) is a headland marked by
several houses, and lies about 8.5 miles NNE of Yu Shima. A
8.83 Kuro Shima (32°32'N., 130°20'E.) lies about 0.5 mile line of trees extends inland at right angles to the coast and
offshore, 1.25 miles NE of Akasaki. Take Shima lies about makes the point somewhat conspicuous.
0.25 mile offshore and 1.75 miles E of Kuro Shima. The vil- Unzen Take lies almost in the middle of Shimabara Hanto,
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lage of Oura, on the N coast of Amakusa Shimo Shima, lies about 4.5 miles WNW of Kareki Saki. Its summit is somewhat
0.75 mile SW of Take Shima. A lighted buoy is moored 0.5 flat and its sides are steep, making it a prominent mark.
mile WNW of the N extremity of Take Shima.
Yu Shima, a flat-topped island, is conspicuous when entering
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Shimabara Ko (32°46'N., 130°23'E.)
Shimabara Wan through Hayasaki Kaikyo. The island lies
about 4.5 miles N of Kuro Shima. Two conspicuous radio tow- World Port Index No. 62320
ers stand on the S side of the island and lights are shown from
the W and S sides of Yu Shima. Shoals with depths less than 8.86 Shimabara Ko is situated 2 miles N of Kareki Shima
5m extend E, SE and S of Yu Shima. and consists of the two towns of Minato and Shimabara. The
Yushima Seto, the channel taken by nearly all vessels which
8.83 port is made up of an outer and inner harbor, with anchorages
enter Shimabara Wan, leads between Yu Shima and Yoko and docking facilities for small vessels.
Sone, nearly 3.25 miles to the W. Winds—Weather.—Local weather signals are displayed at
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Nogama Shima (Nokama Shima) (32°35'N., 130°23'E.) lies

8.83 the town of Minato in a position SW of the railroad station.
on the SE side of the S end of Shimabara Wan, close off the W Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Shimabara Ko is 8
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extremity of Oyano Shima, about 2.25 miles SE of Yu Shima. hours 54 minutes, spring tides rise 4.3m and neap tides rise 3.1m.
The coast between Nogama Shima and a small peninsula about The tidal currents flow N and S during the rising and falling
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2 miles NE is fringed by a shoal bank. Habo Shima, an above- tides, respectively; the change occurring at approximately HW
water rock, lies close off the NW side of the bank. and LW. The velocity exceeds a rate of 2.5 knots.
Ebito Ko, a fishing harbor on the W coast of Oyano Shima,
8.83 Depths—Limitations.—Coastal vessels and car ferries use
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1.5 miles E of Nokama Shima. A light stands on the head of the outer harbor and fishing vessels frequent the inner harbor.
the protecting breakwater. The outer harbor pier has depths of 2.5 to 3m alongside.
Misumi No Seto lies about 2.75 miles NE of Habo Shima
8.83 Aspect.—A radio tower, marked by a red obstruction light,
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and is entered between the NE end of O Yano Shima, which standing about 0.7 mile NNW of Shimabara Light, and
shows a light, and the SW end of Uto Hanto. Shimabara Castle, marked by intermittent illuminating lights
until 2100, are excellent landmarks both day and night.
Shimabara Wan—Central Part—East and West Pilotage.—Local knowledge is essential for entering either
8.86
Sides the outer or inner harbor.

Anchorage.—Small vessels anchor in the inner harbor, in
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8.84 Uto Hanto (32°39'N., 130°35'E.) is the mountainous depths of 0.3 to 5m, sheltered from all winds.
peninsula on the SE side of the central part of Shimabara Wan,
and its N coast extends about 9 miles ENE from Setono Bana, 8.87 West side of the north part of Shimabara Wan.—
to the mouth of the Midori Kawa. O Take, the summit of the Taira Ko (32°52'N., 130°19'E.), a small harbor protected by
peninsula, attains an elevation of 478m, and lies about 5.75 breakwaters, lies about 7.5 miles NNW of Shimabara Ko. A
miles E of Misumi Take, and is a good landmark. The point on light is shown from the head of the W breakwater.
the S side of the mouth of Midori Kawa is low and wooded, Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage in
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and from a distance appears dark and is fairly prominent. the unnamed bay entered between Taira Ko and Takesaki Shi-
A light is shown from the village of Sumiyoshi, which lies
8.84 ma, about 6.5 miles to the NW. Two conspicuous radio masts
near the S entrance point of Midori Kawa. A lighted buoy is stand near the village of Isahaya (32°50'N., 130°04'E.), about
moored off the mouth of the river. A fish haven lies close NE of 2.5 miles inland from the head of the bay.
the lighted buoy. Takesaki Shima (32°57'N., 130°14'E.) shows a light from
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Between the middle of the N side of Uto Hanto and Nagasu

8.84 its E extremity; close N of this light, a second light is shown
Ko, about 15 miles NNW of the mouth of Midori Kawa, the E from the head of the N breakwater in Michikoshi Ko. Takesaki
shore of Shimabara Wan forms a bight, from the shores of which Ko lies on the S side of Takesaki Shima and is protected by
a shoal bank with depths of less than 5.5m, most of the inner part breakwaters.
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8.88 East side of the north part of Shimabara Wan.— a water area of about 32 acres, and the height of the quay wall is
Nagasu Ko (32°55'N., 130°27'E.) is entered between two 1.5m above HW ordinary spring tides.
breakwaters. A light stands on the head of the N breakwater. A Two berths in the inner harbor are capable of berthing ves-
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submerged jetty extends 0.15 mile SW from a position 0.1 mile sels up to 10,000 gt.
SW of the N breakwater light. Several fish havens lie within 2 It is reported the largest vessel to dock in this port is 25,532
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miles of the entrance to the harbor. Two building docks, with a dwt. Vessels with a draft of more than 7m must wait for high
capacity of 800,000 dwt, and a quay, 310m long, with depths tide.
from 5.5 to 7m alongside, are situated on reclaimed land close Aspect.—Yotsu Yama, close to the coast, SE of the inner
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SE of Nagasaka Ko. harbor, is a conspicuous landmark. It consists of four peaks in a

From Nagasu Ko, the coast trends about 4.75 miles N to
8.88 row, from 39 to 55m high, extending in a NW/SE direction for
Miike Ko and is fringed with a bank that dries out about 1.75 about 0.4 mile, with yellowish brown cliffs on its seaward side.
miles offshore; the edge of the bank is comparatively steep-to. Kokuzo Yama, the southernmost peak is the highest of the four.
A gray mine shaft at the foot of Yotsu Yama can be recognized
Miike Ko (33°00'N., 130°25'E.) at a distance of several miles offshore.
The large chimney of a power station on the S side of the
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World Port Index No. 62290 harbor is conspicuous.
8.89 The port of Miike Ko, a principal port and a port of Lights are shown, but only when vessels are entering or leav-
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entry, is situated about 5 miles NNW of Nagasu Ko, and con- ing the inner harbor, at intervals along each breakwater; they
sists of a city, an outer harbor, a small artificial inner harbor, serve to mark the breakwater but are not visible from seaward.
and a wet dock, and anchoring and berthing facilities for large Lights are shown at the N and S entrance points of the inner
8.89
vessels. Miike Ko is principally a coal exporting port. harbor.

Winds—Weather.—Winds between SE and SW prevail
8.89 Several piles remain at the site of a former beacon, situated
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during the summer in the vicinity of Miike Ko, and in the win- about 2.25 miles WSW of Miike Ko Breakwater Light. The site
ter winds between W and N predominate. Heavy seas are is marked by a light.
sometimes experienced with SW winds but seldom at other Pilotage.—Pilots are available, though not mandatory, for
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times. The heaviest rainfall occurs in June and July. Visibility bay transit and will board 1 mile S of Kuchinotsu Light. Har-
is frequently poor, but the fogs here cannot be described as be- bor pilotage is compulsory. The pilot boards in position
ing thick. 32°24.5'N, 130°12.0'E during daylight hours only. Vessels are
Local weather signals are displayed near the SE corner of the
8.89 to forward their ETA to Kuchinotsu 48 hours prior to arrival.
inner harbor. Regulations.—Vessels are to reduce speed in the harbor to a
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Tides—Currents.—In a position about 1.5 miles SW of the

8.89 point just sufficient to maintain steerage way.
light on the head of the N breakwater, the tidal current flows N Vessels must not proceed abreast of or overtake another ves-
8.89
during the rising tide and S during the falling tide, at the rate of sel in the fairway.
about 2 knots. Off the heads of the breakwaters, these currents Vessels must not anchor or stop in the fairway.
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sometimes attain a rate of 5 knots, necessitating great care in en- Vessels over 100 gt are to moor, or secure bow and stern to
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tering or leaving the entrance channel. In the fairways between the buoys.
breakwaters, the current may obtain a rate of about 1 knot; in the Vessels are prohibited to approach within 50m of tankers
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approach to the wet dock, they do not exceed 0.5 knot. loading or discharging in the inner harbor.
Depths—Limitations.—There is a passage from about 1.4
8.89 Signals.—There is a signal station at the harbor office, close
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miles S of the entrance to this port up to the dock area after NW of the wet dock gate, from which traffic, depth, and tidal
passing through an area between the N and S groins. This pas- signals are displayed.
sage has depths from 6.5 to 13m. The inner portion of the chan- The following traffic signals are in force:
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nel is being dredged to maintain a constant water depth of 1. A green light indicates docking and undocking per-
about 7m at LWST. mitted.
New Berth No. 5 is at a pier with dolphins 138m N of Berth
8.89 2. A red light indicates docking and undocking prohibit-
No. 5. There are depths of 9.5m alongside New Berth No. 5 ed.
and depths of 10.4m alongside Berth No. 5. North Wharf has Anchorage.—Small vessels anchor in the inner harbor;
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eight wharves with a maximum depth of 10m. The maximum however, when winds from between NW and SW exceed 40
draft for vessels up to 20,000 dwt is 9m; for vessels up to knots, they shift berth to the wet dock.
25,000 dwt the maximum draft is 8.5m; and for vessels up to There are mooring buoys in the inner harbor for large ves-
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30,000 dwt the maximum draft is 7.5m. The depth on the sill of sels.
the wet dock is 10.4m at ordinary spring tides, and a depth of A quarantine anchorage has been established off the entrance
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8.5m is maintained within the wet dock. to Miike Ko.

The channel leading from the inner harbor to the wet dock has a
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width of 36.6m, with a navigable width of 20m at the wet dock 8.90 Omuta Ko (33°02'N., 130°25'E.) (World Port Index
gate. The gate is closed from 3 hours after to 3 hours before HW No. 62300), at the mouth of the Omuta Kawa, lies about 1.5
thereby enabling a depth of 8.5m to be maintained in the wet dock. miles NNE of Miike Ko and is approached across a bank that
A dam, 11m high, on both sides of the gate, decreases the velocity dries. On either side of the mouth of the river extensive recla-
of the current when the range of the tide is high. The wet dock has mation work has been carried out, and on the N side, a wet
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dock is available to vessels of 300 gt. The approach channel is can anchor and moor to buoys.
shallow, but kept dredged to a depth of 0.6m. Winds—Weather.—Local weather signals are displayed at
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The city of Omuta extends from the N side of the mouth of

8.90 the village of Higashi Suminoe.
Omuta Kawa to the E side of Miike Ko. Suwa Kawa flows Tides—Currents.—The MHW interval at Suminoe Ko is 9
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through the S part of the city and can be ascended by vessels hours 12 minutes; spring tides rise 5.5m and neap tides rise 4m.
drawing less than 1.8m as far as the first bridge across the river. The tidal current in the river attains a rate of over 3 knots and
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on occasion may reach 5 knots.

8.91 North part of Shimabara Wan.—The N part or head Depths—Limitations.—There is a maximum depth of 5.2m
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of Shimabara Wan is much obstructed by shoals and is fringed in the anchorage area at LW.
with banks that dry out about 4.5 miles in places. Into it flows The approach channel is shallow, but vessels up to 2,000 gt
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several rivers of which Chikugo Kawa and Suminoe are the enter the harbor. Entry into the harbor is impossible except by
largest. making use of the tidal range, which is about 6m at its greatest.
Chikugo Kawa flows into the head of Shimabara Wan, about 8
8.91 Aspect.—The equipment for gathering seaweed at the sea-
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miles NNW of Miike Ko. The river flows through mud flats that ward end of the drying bank is a good guide for vessels ap-
extend nearly 5 miles offshore. The land in the vicinity of the proaching the port.
mouth of the river is very low, but is backed by mountains some Pilotage.—A pilot is available; vessels should anchor tem-
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15 miles inland. In the channels across the mud flats, the depths porarily E of Suminoe Ko Lighted Buoy to await the pilot’s ar-
in places are about 0.6m, but in the river they are greater. rival. It is recommended that vessels calling at this port for the
The channel across the mud flats is marked by beacons, but
8.91 first time employ a pilot. entering the harbor at night should be
the channel frequently changes so that local knowledge is es- avoided, particularly in the case of the vessel’s first call to the
sential for passage. harbor.
Anchorage.—Mooring buoys are anchored in the harbor
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Suminoe Ko (33°12'N., 130°13'E.) nearly 0.5 mile downstream from a bridge that spans the river
between the two villages. Vessels secure their sterns to the
World Port Index No. 62310 mooring buoys and ride with two anchors down. Two vessels,
headed upstream and downstream, respectively, can secure to
8.92 Suminoe Ko, a specified harbor, is situated in the the same buoy.
mouth of the Suminoe Kawa, about 7 miles WNW of Chikugo A vessel mooring heading upstream should do so when the
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Kawa. The harbor is used chiefly for the export of coal. The ebb tidal current is flowing, and should moor heading down-
port consists of two villages, Higashi Suminoe and Nishi Sum- stream during the flood, otherwise difficulty may be experi-
inoe, and a small, natural, shallow harbor where small vessels enced in maneuvering. Mooring is not possible at LW.
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Glossary 211
Glossary
Japanese
JAPANESE English JAPANESE English
hira ......................................................................... flat, level

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

N
shimo ...........................................................................lower
nada......................................................................... sea, gulf shio ....................................................................current, tide
nagai...............................................................................long shiri ..................................................................... cape, point
naikai.....................................................................inland sea sho....................................................bank, reef, shoal, small
naiko.................................................................. inner harbor sho....................................................................... island, reef
naka............................................................................middle shoto ............................................. archipelago, island chain
nan................................................................................ south shu....................................................country, province, state
ne................................................................rock, reef, island sima (see shima) ........................................ island, rock, reef
nippon, nihon ............................................................... japan son.............................................................................. village
nishi............................................................................... west sone..................................................................... rock, shoal
no ........................................................of (possessive like 's) su................................................................ bank, reef, shoal
nobori .....................................................................mountain sui ...............................................................water, waterway
numa...............................................................marsh, swamp suido .............................................................. channel, strait
nupuri .....................................................................mountain suna................................................................................sand
syoto (see shoto) ........................... archipelago, island chain
O
T
o ..........................................................................great, large ta ..............................................................................ricefield
o ................................................................................... small tai ................................................................. bank, sandbank
oka............................................................. hill, land, mound takai ........................................................................high, tall
oki ........................................................ offing, offshore, bay take................................................................. hill, mountain
okii ......................................................................great, large taki ..........................................................................waterfall
to ....................................................... island, islet, east, rock
P
toge ...............................................................mountain, pass
pii .................................................................................. cape torii ...............................................gateway of shinto temple
tsu ...................................................................... harbor, port
R
U
ressho .........................................chain of islets, archipelago
retsugan.......................................................... chain or rocks uchi .................................................................bay, in, inside
retto .........................................chain of islands, archipelago umi ......................................................................... in, inside
unga ............................................................................. canal
S
ura ..............................................................bay, bight, beach
saki ...................................................................... cape, point
W
sambashi......................................................................... pier
san ............................................................. mount, mountain wan.................................................................................. bay
satai ........................................................................sandbank
Y
sawa ......................................................marsh, swamp, lake
se ........................................................bank, islet, reef, shoal yama ....................................................mountain, hill, range
sei .................................................................................. west
Z
seki ............................................................. cape, point, rock
sekiyu ............................................................................... oil zaki (see saki) .....................................cape, point, headland
sen ................................................................................. peak zan.........................................................peak, mountain, hill
sendan .......................................................................... shoal ze.................................................................................. shoal
seto ................................................................. strait, channel zeikanjo............................................................ customhouse
sha ................................................................................. sand zen..........................................................................mountain
shi....................................................................................city 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 C
ABASHIRI KO 44 01 N 144 17 E 1.9 CHIBA KO 35 35 N 140 02 E 3.28
ABUJIRI SAKI 28 04 N 129 10 E 7.43 CHIBA LIGHT 35 34 N 140 03 E 3.28
ABURATSU 31 35 N 131 24 E 6.30 CHICHI SHIMA 27 04 N 142 12 E 4.16
ABURATU 31 35 N 131 24 E 6.30 CHICHISHIMA RETTO 27 06 N 142 12 E 4.15
AGO WAN 34 17 N 136 47 E 5.44 CHIKYU MISAKI 42 18 N 141 00 E 1.38
AGUNI SHIMA 26 35 N 127 14 E 7.22 CHINO SAKI 33 35 N 134 22 E 6.5
AIKUCHI HANA 34 07 N 136 19 E 5.48 CHIRIN SHIMA 31 16 N 130 41 E 8.8
AITAKA IWA 34 40 N 138 14 E 5.12 CHITA WAN 34 47 N 136 58 E 5.39
AJIRO KO 35 03 N 139 05 E 3.38 CHOBOSHI SAKI 43 16 N 145 34 E 1.25
AKA SAKI 26 49 N 128 19 E 7.35 CHOSHI KO 35 44 N 140 51 E 2.45
AKAISHINO HANA 34 16 N 136 38 E 5.46
AKAISI HANA 34 16 N 136 38 E 5.46
AKAO SHO 25 54 N 124 34 E 7.2 D
AKKESHI KO 43 02 N 144 51 E 1.29
AKUNE KO 32 01 N 130 11 E 8.37 DAIBANO BANA 32 12 N 130 02 E 8.40
AKUSEKI SHIMA 29 27 N 129 36 E 7.61 DAKE 43 27 N 144 10 E 1.32
AMAGI SHO 43 43 N 146 24 E 1.20 DOSAKI BANA 32 16 N 130 11 E 8.51
AMAI SAKI 29 28 N 129 37 E 7.54
AMAMI-O SHIMA 28 20 N 129 26 E 7.49
ANI SHIMA 27 07 N 142 13 E 4.16 E
AOGA SHIMA 32 27 N 139 46 E 4.9
ARA HAMA 38 02 N 140 55 E 2.35 E SAN 41 48 N 141 08 E 1.44
ARA SAKI 30 36 N 130 57 E 7.77 EBOSHI SAKI 32 45 N 132 33 E 6.20
ARAGUSUKU SHIMA 24 13 N 123 56 E 7.10 EBOSHI YAMA 28 17 N 129 12 E 7.51
ARIAKE WAN 31 22 N 131 10 E 6.32 EMINO HANA 35 03 N 140 04 E 3.6
ARUTORI MISAKI 42 30 N 140 47 E 1.41 ENA KO 36 58 N 140 58 E 2.38
ASAN SAKI 28 21 N 129 19 E 7.52 ENASHI YAMA 35 00 N 138 48 E 5.4
ASHIZURI MISAKI 32 43 N 133 01 E 6.14 ENASI YAMA 35 00 N 138 48 E 5.4
ASIKA SHIMA 35 13 N 139 44 E 3.16 ERIMO KO 42 01 N 143 09 E 1.34
ASIZURI MISAKI 32 43 N 133 01 E 6.14 ERIMO SAKI 41 56 N 143 15 E 1.34
ATAGI SAKI 33 33 N 135 27 E 5.62 ESAN MISAKI 41 49 N 141 11 E 1.45
ATAKI SAKI 33 33 N 135 27 E 5.62 ESAN SAKI 41 49 N 141 11 E 1.45
ATAMI KO 35 05 N 139 05 E 3.38 ESASHI KO 44 56 N 142 35 E 1.5
ATASIKA WAN 33 54 N 136 10 E 5.52 ESASI KO 44 56 N 142 35 E 1.5
AYORO BANA 42 27 N 141 12 E 1.38 ESOKUSOKI SAKI 42 30 N 140 47 E 1.41
AYUKAWAHAMA 38 18 N 141 31 E 2.30 ESU SAKI 33 30 N 135 36 E 5.61
AZI SHIMA 38 15 N 141 29 E 2.29 ETOMO HANTO 42 20 N 140 59 E 1.39
B F
BANZU HANA 35 25 N 139 54 E 3.27 FUJI SAN 35 22 N 138 44 E 5.16
BATEN KO 26 10 N 127 47 E 7.32 FUKAI 24 27 N 124 12 E 7.14
BENTEN HANA 40 13 N 141 50 E 2.7 FUKE KO 34 39 N 137 07 E 5.34
BENTEN SAKI 39 57 N 141 58 E 2.9 FUKUDA KO 34 40 N 137 54 E 5.18
BEYONEISU RETSUGAN 31 55 N 139 54 E 4.9 FUKURO URA 32 11 N 130 22 E 8.62
BIRO SHIMA 31 26 N 131 07 E 6.35 FUKUSHIMA KO 31 26 N 131 12 E 6.33
BISE SAKI 26 43 N 127 53 E 7.28 FUKUSHIMA NO 1 POWER STATION 37 25 N 141 02 E 2.36
BIWAGA SAKI 32 43 N 129 56 E 8.76 FUKUURA 37 33 N 141 02 E 2.36
BOKKIRISO KO 43 11 N 145 31 E 1.25 FUNAKOSHI WAN 39 23 N 141 58 E 2.13
BONIN ISLANDS 27 09 N 142 05 E 4.12 FURUE KO 31 24 N 130 46 E 8.5
BONO MISAKI 31 15 N 130 13 E 8.12 FUTAKO SHIMA 32 12 N 130 23 E 8.63
BOROSE SAKI 28 27 N 129 30 E 7.52 FUTAMI KO 27 05 N 142 12 E 4.17
BOROSE SAKI LIGHT 28 27 N 129 32 E 7.50
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° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
G HUTTU LNG TANKER BERTH 35 20 N 139 50 E 3.27
HUZI SAN 35 22 N 138 44 E 5.16
GAJA SHIMA 29 54 N 129 32 E 7.66 HYAKKANISHI KO 32 48 N 130 37 E 8.84
GAMAGORI KO 34 48 N 137 13 E 5.36
GAMO SAKI 28 30 N 129 39 E 7.54
GESU SHIMA 32 11 N 130 02 E 8.39 I
GINAN SAKI 26 38 N 128 14 E 7.35
GOBO KO 33 52 N 135 09 E 5.65 I SHIMA 33 51 N 134 49 E 6.3
GOISHI SAKI 38 59 N 141 45 E 2.19 ICHI SAKI 28 13 N 129 29 E 7.55
GOKASHO KO 34 18 N 136 41 E 5.45 IDE SAKI 32 19 N 130 28 E 8.65
GOSHONOURA SHIMA 32 20 N 130 20 E 8.54 IDEMITSU TOA SEA BERTH 34 55 N 136 44 E 5.30
GOSHOURA SHIMA 32 20 N 130 20 E 8.59 IDENO HANA 32 19 N 130 28 E 8.65
GOTSU SHO 32 34 N 130 07 E 8.79 IGURAZU KO 34 41 N 136 33 E 5.28
GOTSU YAMA 32 17 N 130 02 E 8.44 IHEYA SHIMA 27 03 N 127 59 E 7.36
GOYO SAN 39 12 N 141 44 E 2.15 IIGUSUKU YAMA 26 43 N 127 49 E 7.28
GOYOMAI KAIKYO 43 23 N 145 50 E 1.16 IKEMA SHIMA 24 56 N 125 16 E 7.16
GOYOMAI SAKI 43 22 N 145 49 E 1.22 IKOMO WAN 28 05 N 129 15 E 7.45
IKORISHIRETO SAKI 42 34 N 140 35 E 1.42
IKUI BAE 32 27 N 131 42 E 6.27
H IKURATSU KO 34 41 N 136 33 E 5.28
IMAI SAKI 28 29 N 129 37 E 7.53
HABOMAI KO 43 21 N 145 46 E 1.22 IMAI SAKI 29 28 N 129 37 E 7.54
HACHIJO SHIMA 33 06 N 139 48 E 4.7 IMOTO SHIMA 26 33 N 142 12 E 4.20
HACHIMAN SAKI 35 08 N 140 19 E 3.3 INAMBA SHIMA 33 39 N 139 18 E 4.6
HACHINOHE KO 40 32 N 141 33 E 2.4 INATORI KO 34 46 N 139 03 E 3.40
HAGATI SAKI 34 41 N 138 45 E 5.3 INO HANA 33 53 N 136 08 E 5.53
HAHA SHIMA 26 39 N 142 09 E 4.19 INO MISAKI 33 01 N 133 05 E 6.14
HAHASHIMA RETTO 26 38 N 142 08 E 4.18 INOKUSHI KO 32 48 N 131 54 E 6.24
HAKACHI SAKI 34 41 N 138 45 E 5.3 INUBO SAKI 35 42 N 140 52 E 2.45
HAKAMAGOSHI DAKE 41 55 N 140 49 E 1.44 IO TO 24 47 N 141 19 E 4.22
HAKO SAKI 30 43 N 130 59 E 7.78 IO ZAN 44 08 N 145 11 E 1.8
HAKONE YAMA 39 01 N 141 42 E 2.20 IOSHIMA KO 30 46 N 130 17 E 7.89
HAMANA KO 34 40 N 137 36 E 5.18 IRAGO KO 34 35 N 137 01 E 5.25
HAMANAKA WAN 43 07 N 145 10 E 1.27 IRAGO SUIDO 34 34 N 137 00 E 5.20
HAMASHIMA KO 34 18 N 136 46 E 5.45 IRAGO SUIDO LIGHT 34 30 N 137 01 E 5.21
HAMAZIMA KO 34 18 N 136 46 E 5.45 IRIHIANNA SAKI 24 55 N 125 17 E 7.17
HANASAKI KO 43 17 N 145 35 E 1.24 IRIOMOTE SHIMA 24 20 N 123 50 E 7.6
HANASAKI MISAKI 43 17 N 145 36 E 1.23 IRISUNA SHIMA 26 23 N 127 06 E 7.21
HASHIDA HANA 34 46 N 137 10 E 5.37 ISAHAYA 32 50 N 130 04 E 8.87
HASHIMA SAKI 30 45 N 130 12 E 8.24 ISE BUOY NO. 1 34 30 N 137 03 E 5.35
HASIDA HANA 34 46 N 137 10 E 5.37 ISE WAN 34 45 N 136 45 E 5.19
HATERUMA SHIMA 24 03 N 123 47 E 7.7 ISE WAN LIGHT 43 56 N 136 48 E 5.31
HATIMAN SAKI 35 08 N 140 19 E 3.3 ISE WAN SEA BERTH 34 55 N 136 44 E 5.30
HATINOHE KO 40 32 N 141 33 E 2.4 ISHIGA HAE 33 19 N 133 19 E 6.12
HATIZYO SHIMA 33 06 N 139 48 E 4.7 ISHIGAKI 24 20 N 124 10 E 7.12
HATOBANARE SHIMA 24 25 N 123 49 E 7.9 ISHIGAKI SHIMA 24 25 N 124 12 E 7.11
HATOMA SHIMA 24 28 N 123 49 E 7.9 ISHIGAKI SHIMA 24 27 N 124 19 E 7.14
HATSU SHIMA 35 02 N 139 10 E 3.39 ISHINOMAKI KO 38 24 N 141 19 E 2.32
HAYA SAKI 30 22 N 130 40 E 7.73 ISHINOMAKI WAN 38 20 N 141 20 E 2.28
HAYA SAKI 31 02 N 130 43 E 6.36 ISIGAKI SHIMA 24 25 N 124 12 E 7.11
HAYA SAKI 31 39 N 129 40 E 8.26 ISINOMAKI KO 38 24 N 141 19 E 2.32
HAYA SAKI 38 24 N 141 32 E 2.26 ISINOMAKI WAN 38 20 N 141 20 E 2.28
HAYASAKI KAIKYO 32 34 N 130 10 E 8.79 ISO SAKI 36 23 N 140 38 E 2.43
HAZU SAKI 34 42 N 136 58 E 5.25 ISOMOSHIRI TO 43 20 N 145 47 E 1.22
HEANZA BANARE 26 21 N 127 57 E 7.30 ISSO KO 30 27 N 130 30 E 7.72
HEDA KO 34 58 N 138 46 E 5.6 ISU WAN 28 08 N 129 23 E 7.55
HEDO MISAKI 26 52 N 128 16 E 7.28 ITO KO 34 58 N 139 06 E 3.39
HEI SAKI 39 39 N 142 02 E 2.11 IWAI SAKI 38 49 N 141 36 E 2.23
HENOKO SAKI 26 31 N 128 03 E 7.34 IWO SHIMA 24 47 N 141 19 E 4.22
HETA KO 34 58 N 138 46 E 5.6 IZU SHICHITO 32 20 N 130 50 E 4.2
HETONO KO 27 49 N 128 54 E 7.40 IZU SHIMA 38 27 N 141 32 E 2.24
HI SAKI 31 17 N 131 08 E 6.34
HIKIMOTO KO 34 06 N 136 15 E 5.49
HINO MISAKI 33 53 N 135 04 E 5.65 J
HIRAKATA KO 35 51 N 140 48 E 2.40
HIRASE SAKI 31 47 N 129 48 E 8.29 JOGA SHIMA 35 08 N 139 37 E 3.30
HIROO 42 17 N 143 20 E 1.33 JONO HANA 30 27 N 130 16 E 7.85
HIROTA SAKI 38 56 N 141 42 E 2.19
HIROTA WAN 38 58 N 141 40 E 2.20
HITACHI KO 36 30 N 140 38 E 2.42 K
HITACHI LNG TERMINAL 36 29 N 140 38 E 2.42
HITACHI-NAKA KO 36 25 N 140 37 E 2.43 KA SAKI 28 04 N 129 13 E 7.46
HITATI KO 36 30 N 140 38 E 2.42 KABIRA WAN 24 27 N 124 09 E 7.14
HITOTSU SE 30 21 N 130 59 E 7.79 KABURAKO SUIDO 34 28 N 136 54 E 5.22
HIUCHIGAMORI 33 17 N 133 12 E 6.13 KABUTO BANA 32 13 N 130 05 E 8.50
HONDO KO 32 27 N 130 12 E 8.56 KADO 40 32 N 141 35 E 2.5
HOROIZUMI KO 42 01 N 143 09 E 1.34 KADOKURA SAKI 30 20 N 130 53 E 7.79
HOSOSHIMA 32 26 N 131 40 E 6.27 KAGOSHIMA KO 31 35 N 130 34 E 8.9
HOSOSHIMA KO LIGHT 32 25 N 131 44 E 6.27 KAIGARA SENDAN 43 23 N 145 52 E 1.16
HOZA KO 34 14 N 136 31 E 5.46 KAIMON MISAKI 31 10 N 130 31 E 8.6
HOZAURA WAN 34 14 N 136 31 E 5.46 KAIMON MISAKI 31 11 N 130 32 E 6.37
HUKUE KO 34 39 N 137 07 E 5.34 KAITORO HANA 33 54 N 136 09 E 5.53
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° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
KAITSU SAKI 28 07 N 129 23 E 7.47 KOZUSHIMA KO 34 12 N 139 08 E 4.5
KAJIKAKE LIGHTED BUOY 32 00 N 130 10 E 8.37 KUBA SAKI 26 17 N 127 49 E 7.31
KAKEROMA SHIMA 28 07 N 129 15 E 7.46 KUCHINO SHIMA 29 58 N 129 55 E 7.68
KAKISE SAKI 32 32 N 130 01 E 8.45 KUJI WAN 28 12 N 129 16 E 7.48
KAKU BANA 31 15 N 130 17 E 8.13 KUJI WAN 40 12 N 141 50 E 2.8
KAMAE KO 32 47 N 131 56 E 6.24 KUJU SAKI 26 16 N 127 43 E 7.27
KAMAISHI KO 39 16 N 141 54 E 2.15 KUKI SAKI 34 01 N 136 17 E 5.51
KAMI SE 33 29 N 135 54 E 5.58 KUKI URA 34 00 N 136 16 E 5.51
KAMI SHIMA 34 33 N 136 59 E 5.21 KUMANO NADA 33 55 N 136 30 E 5.43
KAMINATO KO 33 08 N 139 49 E 4.8 KUMANO YAMA 30 28 N 130 58 E 7.80
KAMINO SHIMA 34 12 N 136 49 E 5.43 KUME SHIMA 26 20 N 126 47 E 7.20
KAMINONE SHO 28 50 N 129 13 E 7.58 KUME SHIMA LIGHT 26 21 N 126 42 E 7.20
KAMODA MISAKI 33 50 N 134 45 E 6.3 KUNI SAKI 32 41 N 130 08 E 8.78
KAMOGAWA GYOKO 35 06 N 140 06 E 3.6 KUNIGAMI SAKI 27 27 N 128 43 E 7.39
KAMUI MISAKI 45 04 N 142 30 E 1.4 KUREMA SHIMA 24 43 N 125 16 E 7.16
KAN SE 31 34 N 130 36 E 8.9 KURIHAMA WAN 35 13 N 139 43 E 3.17
KANAMI SAKI 27 53 N 128 59 E 7.41 KURO SAKI 30 14 N 130 27 E 7.73
KANNON SAKI 24 22 N 124 07 E 7.13 KURO SAKI 38 16 N 141 32 E 2.26
KANNON SAKI 35 15 N 139 45 E 3.19 KURO SE 27 53 N 128 54 E 7.41
KANOYA KO 31 24 N 130 46 E 8.5 KURO SHIMA 32 32 N 130 20 E 8.83
KANTORI SAKI 33 35 N 135 58 E 5.56 KUROSE SAKI 32 18 N 129 59 E 8.43
KAREKI SAKI 32 44 N 130 23 E 8.85 KUROSHIMA SAKI 30 46 N 130 16 E 7.89
KASHIMA KO 35 56 N 140 42 E 2.44 KURUMA SHIMA 24 43 N 125 16 E 7.16
KATA WAN 33 57 N 136 15 E 5.52 KUSAKAKI SHIMA 30 51 N 129 28 E 7.92
KATAHARA KO 34 47 N 137 12 E 5.37 KUSHIKINO KO 31 42 N 130 16 E 8.23
KATCHIKA SE 31 10 N 130 36 E 8.6 KUSHIMOTO KO 33 28 N 135 47 E 5.59
KATSUNAN KU 35 40 N 139 59 E 3.29 KUSHIRO KO 42 59 N 144 22 E 1.31
KATSUO SHIMA 33 51 N 135 09 E 5.64 KUSUKAWA 30 24 N 130 36 E 7.73
KATSURA SHIMA 34 18 N 136 41 E 5.45 KUTINOERABU SHIMA 30 27 N 130 13 E 7.83
KATSUREN SAKI 26 17 N 127 55 E 7.31 KUTTARA YAMA 42 30 N 141 12 E 1.38
KATSUURA KO 33 37 N 135 57 E 5.56 KUZI KO 40 12 N 141 50 E 2.8
KATSUURA WAN 33 36 N 135 57 E 5.56
KATUURA WAN 33 36 N 135 57 E 5.56
KAWASAKI KO 35 30 N 139 46 E 3.24 L
KAYAMUTA SAKI 31 48 N 129 53 E 8.31
KAZAN RETTO 24 52 N 141 20 E 4.21 LA PEROUSE STRAIT 45 40 N 142 00 E 1.3
KEIHIN KO 35 30 N 139 50 E 3.22
KEMBOKI SHIMA 43 03 N 145 07 E 1.28
KESENNUMA KO 38 52 N 141 36 E 2.22 M
KESENNUMA WAN 38 51 N 141 38 E 2.21
KETOKU 27 49 N 128 59 E 7.41 MA SAKI 39 45 N 142 00 E 2.9
KIIRE KO 31 23 N 130 33 E 8.9 MABIRO SAKI 42 59 N 144 53 E 1.28
KIKAI SHIMA 28 19 N 129 59 E 7.56 MAE SHIMA 26 13 N 127 27 E 7.23
KIKAIGA SHIMA 28 19 N 129 59 E 7.56 MAGE SE 30 32 N 131 02 E 7.81
KIN WAN 26 22 N 127 58 E 7.33 MAGE SHIMA 30 44 N 130 51 E 7.82
KINCHAKU SHIMA 31 44 N 131 28 E 6.29 MAGENOSE 30 32 N 131 02 E 7.81
KINEN SAKI 27 40 N 129 00 E 7.41 MAKI SHIMA 32 45 N 129 59 E 8.77
KINKASAN TO 38 17 N 141 34 E 2.26 MAKURASAKI KO 31 16 N 130 18 E 8.11
KINOMOTO HAKUCHI 33 53 N 136 07 E 5.53 MANAZURU KO 35 09 N 139 09 E 3.36
KINUURA KO 34 51 N 136 57 E 5.39 MARCUS 24 17 N 153 59 E 4.25
KIRIME SAKI 33 47 N 135 14 E 5.64 MATOYA KO 34 22 N 136 55 E 5.42
KISARAZU KO 35 22 N 139 53 E 3.27 MATSUSAKA KO 34 36 N 136 34 E 5.27
KITA-IO SHIMA 25 26 N 141 17 E 4.21 MATSUSAKI KO 34 36 N 136 34 E 5.27
KITAKAME HANA 30 29 N 130 10 E 7.86 MATSUSHIMA WAN 38 20 N 141 05 E 2.33
KITANO SHIMA 27 43 N 142 06 E 4.13 METO HANA 34 12 N 136 24 E 5.47
KIYAMANOKO 28 01 N 129 17 E 7.44 MEZAMASHI YAMA 33 39 N 135 59 E 5.54
KIYAN SAKI 26 05 N 127 40 E 7.25 MI SAKI 30 23 N 130 23 E 7.71
KO GAJA SHIMA 29 53 N 129 37 E 7.67 MI SAKI 32 29 N 131 44 E 6.26
KOAZIRO WAN 35 10 N 139 36 E 3.34 MI SAKI 34 17 N 136 41 E 5.45
KOBARINO SHI 33 39 N 134 26 E 6.6 MI SAKI 40 08 N 141 53 E 2.8
KOBE SAKI 39 06 N 141 55 E 2.16 MIE SHIMA 34 15 N 136 33 E 5.46
KOBI SHO 25 56 N 123 41 E 7.2 MIEGUSUKU 26 12 N 127 40 E 7.26
KOCHI KO 33 30 N 133 34 E 6.10 MIIKE KO 33 00 N 130 25 E 8.89
KOGAWA GYOKO 34 51 N 138 20 E 5.14 MIKAWA WAN 34 45 N 137 03 E 5.32
KOMA SAKI 33 39 N 135 59 E 5.55 MIKOMOTO SHIMA 34 34 N 138 57 E 3.42
KOMBU SE 43 07 N 145 13 E 1.27 MIKURA SHIMA 33 53 N 139 36 E 4.6
KOMBU SE 43 08 N 145 26 E 1.26 MINAMATA KO 32 12 N 130 23 E 8.63
KOMENOTSU KO 32 08 N 130 20 E 8.62 MINAMI-DAITO SHIMA 25 50 N 131 15 E 7.4
KOMINATO WAN 33 28 N 135 46 E 5.61 MINAMI-IO SHIMA 24 14 N 141 28 E 4.23
KOMORI BANA 30 18 N 130 39 E 7.73 MINAMI-TORI SHIMA 24 17 N 153 59 E 4.25
KONE 39 29 N 142 03 E 2.13 MINATO KO 39 02 N 141 48 E 2.17
KONEGA SAKI 39 29 N 142 03 E 2.13 MINEGA SAKI 31 16 N 130 13 E 8.14
KONGAN SAKI 27 43 N 129 01 E 7.41 MIOJIN SAKI 32 12 N 130 22 E 8.62
KONIYA KO 28 08 N 129 19 E 7.47 MISAKI 34 42 N 136 58 E 5.25
KONO SHIMA 33 57 N 136 16 E 5.52 MISAKI KO 35 08 N 139 37 E 3.30
KOSAKI BANA 31 26 N 130 10 E 8.17 MISUMI KO 32 36 N 130 28 E 8.74
KOSHIBA SAKI 35 21 N 139 39 E 3.22 MIWASAKI WAN 33 40 N 135 59 E 5.55
KOSIBA SAKI 35 21 N 139 39 E 3.22 MIYA KO 34 48 N 137 15 E 5.36
KOTAKARA SHIMA 29 13 N 129 20 E 7.60 MIYAKE SHIMA 34 05 N 139 32 E 4.6
KOYAMADA WAN 31 13 N 131 01 E 6.36 MIYAKO KO 39 38 N 141 59 E 2.10
KOZA-NISHIMUKAI KO 33 31 N 135 50 E 5.57 MIYAKO SAKI 28 23 N 129 24 E 7.52
KOZU SHIMA 34 12 N 139 09 E 4.5 MIYAKO SHIMA 24 45 N 125 20 E 7.15
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MIYANOURA DAKE 30 20 N 130 31 E 7.70 O NE 41 26 N 141 29 E 2.3
MIYANOURA KO 30 26 N 130 35 E 7.74 O SAKI 38 51 N 141 41 E 2.20
MIYASAKI KO 31 54 N 131 28 E 6.28 O SAKI 39 15 N 141 58 E 2.16
MIYATO SHIMA 38 20 N 141 10 E 2.33 O SHIMA 31 33 N 131 25 E 6.31
MOGI KO 32 42 N 129 55 E 8.76 O SHIMA 33 28 N 135 50 E 5.58
MOKOTO YAMA 43 42 N 144 20 E 1.8 O SHIMA 33 38 N 134 30 E 6.4
MOMOTORI SUIDO 34 31 N 136 50 E 5.24 O SHIMA 34 09 N 136 22 E 5.47
MONBETSU KO 44 21 N 143 21 E 1.6 O SHIMA 34 44 N 139 24 E 3.10
MONBETU KO 44 21 N 143 21 E 1.6 O SHIMA 39 24 N 142 00 E 2.13
MORI KO 42 07 N 140 35 E 1.43 O URA 30 28 N 130 58 E 7.80
MORITO SAKI 33 32 N 135 53 E 5.57 OAKAN DRAKE 43 27 N 144 10 E 1.32
MOROSAKI KO 34 42 N 136 59 E 5.39 OAKAN TAKE 43 27 N 144 10 E 1.32
MOROSAKI SUIDO 34 41 N 136 59 E 5.38 OBAMA KO 32 43 N 130 13 E 8.78
MOTOMACHI KO 34 45 N 139 21 E 4.2 OCHIISHI SAKI 43 09 N 145 30 E 1.25
MUKO SHIMA 26 36 N 142 08 E 4.20 ODAWARA 35 15 N 139 10 E 3.35
MUKO SHIMA 27 41 N 142 08 E 4.14 ODOMARI WAN 31 01 N 130 41 E 6.36
MUKOSHIMA RETTO 27 37 N 142 11 E 4.13 OFUNATO 39 03 N 141 44 E 2.18
MURORAN KO 42 21 N 140 58 E 1.40 OGAME SHO 28 15 N 129 53 E 7.56
MUROTO SAKI 33 14 N 134 11 E 6.5 OGAMI SHIMA 24 55 N 125 20 E 7.18
MUTSU-OGAWARA KO 40 57 N 141 25 E 2.3 OGAN MISAKI 24 27 N 124 05 E 7.14
MYOGA SHIMA 33 27 N 135 48 E 5.59 OGASAWARA GUNTO 27 09 N 142 05 E 4.12
MYOKEN YAMA 35 10 N 140 09 E 3.5 OGINOHAMA KO 38 22 N 141 27 E 2.31
OHAKO SAKI 39 21 N 142 00 E 2.14
OIGAWA KO 34 46 N 138 18 E 5.13
N OKACHI YAMA 28 02 N 129 10 E 7.43
OKAGE YAMA 33 45 N 134 30 E 6.2
NAARAI KO 35 42 N 140 51 E 3.2 OKAGE YAMA 33 45 N 134 31 E 6.3
NAGA SAKI 31 42 N 130 16 E 8.21 OKI-DAITO SHIMA 24 28 N 131 11 E 7.3
NAGASHIMA WAN 34 11 N 136 21 E 5.47 OKIKAJITAKA NE 38 17 N 141 09 E 2.33
NAGASU KO 32 55 N 130 27 E 8.88 OKINAWA GUNTO 26 20 N 127 30 E 7.19
NAGATA 30 24 N 131 26 E 7.71 OKINO-ERABU SHIMA 27 22 N 128 35 E 7.39
NAGATA MISAKI 30 23 N 130 23 E 7.71 OKINOKUWA 28 00 N 129 15 E 7.44
NAGATENO BANA 32 11 N 130 01 E 8.41 OKINOTAKA NE 38 17 N 141 09 E 2.33
NAGO WAN 26 34 N 127 56 E 7.27 OKINO-TORI SHIMA 20 25 N 136 05 E 4.24
NAGOYA KO 35 04 N 136 52 E 5.31 OMAE SAKI 34 36 N 138 14 E 5.9
NAHA KO 26 13 N 127 41 E 7.26 OMAESAKI KO 34 36 N 138 14 E 5.11
NAHA SHIN KO 26 14 N 127 41 E 7.26 OMINE YAMA 26 11 N 127 39 E 7.25
NAHARI KAWI 33 25 N 134 01 E 6.8 OMONAWA 27 40 N 128 58 E 7.41
NAKA KOSHIKI SHIMA 31 48 N 129 50 E 8.30 OMUTA KO 33 02 N 130 25 E 8.90
NAKA SE 30 34 N 131 03 E 7.81 ONAGAWA 38 27 N 141 27 E 2.25
NAKADACHI SHIMA 27 38 N 142 11 E 4.14 ONAHAMA KO 36 56 N 140 54 E 2.39
NAKAGUSUKU WAN 26 14 N 127 55 E 7.31 ONAHAMA WAN 36 55 N 140 52 E 2.38
NAKAHISE SAKI 28 19 N 129 33 E 7.55 ONESHIME KO 31 15 N 130 47 E 8.4
NAKAMINATO KO 36 20 N 140 36 E 2.43 ONIGA SE 34 54 N 139 49 E 3.8
NAKANO SHIMA 29 51 N 129 51 E 7.64 ONIIKE KO 32 33 N 130 11 E 8.79
NAKANO SONE 30 18 N 130 08 E 7.69 ONIZUKANO HANA 32 18 N 130 03 E 8.43
NAKAYAMA SUIDO 34 39 N 137 02 E 5.33 ORA WAN 26 32 N 128 04 E 7.34
NAKIRI KO 34 17 N 136 54 E 5.42 ORI SAKI 30 29 N 130 12 E 7.85
NAKODO SHIMA 27 38 N 142 11 E 4.14 ORI SE 30 31 N 131 00 E 7.81
NAON 28 20 N 129 19 E 7.52 ORYUZAKO BYOCHI 31 48 N 131 29 E 6.29
NARUSE BANA 32 13 N 130 06 E 8.47 OSANBASHI 35 27 N 139 39 E 3.23
NAZE KO 28 23 N 129 30 E 7.53 OSASHI SAKI 38 36 N 141 32 E 2.24
NE BREAKWATER LIGHTTOWER 35 19 N 139 41 E 3.22 OSATSUBE KO 41 54 N 141 00 E 1.45
NE SAKI 39 31 N 142 04 E 2.11 OSE SAKI 35 02 N 138 47 E 5.4
NEMURO KO 43 20 N 145 35 E 1.15 OSHIME HANA 32 46 N 132 38 E 6.18
NIGISHIMA WAN 33 56 N 136 13 E 5.52 OSUMI GUNTO 30 30 N 130 00 E 7.70
NII SHIMA 34 23 N 139 16 E 4.4 OTAKE SAKI 30 22 N 130 58 E 7.79
NISHI SAKI 24 26 N 123 47 E 7.9 OTO YAMA 28 19 N 129 16 E 7.52
NISHINO SHIMA 27 15 N 140 53 E 4.17 OTOTO SHIMA 27 10 N 142 11 E 4.15
NO SAKI 30 29 N 130 09 E 7.84 OTSU MISAKI 36 50 N 140 48 E 2.41
NO SE 31 30 N 131 24 E 6.31 OTSUCHI WAN 39 21 N 141 57 E 2.14
NO. 21 BEACON 21 24 N 123 56 E 7.10 OTU MISAKI 36 50 N 140 48 E 2.41
NOGAMA 32 35 N 130 23 E 8.83 OURA WAN 26 32 N 128 04 E 7.34
NOJIMA SAKI 34 54 N 139 54 E 3.7 OWASE KO 34 04 N 136 13 E 5.50
NOKAMA 32 35 N 130 23 E 8.83 OWASE WAN 34 03 N 136 17 E 5.49
NOKANO SE 43 22 N 145 57 E 1.17
NOKKAMAPPU SAKI 43 23 N 145 39 E 1.16
NOKKE SAKI 43 34 N 145 21 E 1.14 P
NOMA MISAKI 31 24 N 130 07 E 8.16
NOMO SAKI 32 34 N 129 44 E 8.46 PORONUPURI DAKE 44 58 N 142 24 E 1.4
NOSAPPU SAKI 43 23 N 145 49 E 1.16 PORT OF HIRARA 24 48 N 125 17 E 7.17
NOSE HANA 30 19 N 130 24 E 7.71 PORT OF NASE 28 23 N 129 30 E 7.53
NOTARI 34 37 N 138 15 E 5.10
NOTORO MISAKI 44 07 N 144 15 E 1.7
NOZIMA SAKI 34 54 N 139 54 E 3.7 R
NU SAKI 26 13 N 127 21 E 7.23
NUMAZU KO 35 05 N 138 51 E 5.8 RAUSU HAKUCHI 44 01 N 145 12 E 1.13
RAUSU KO 44 01 N 145 12 E 1.13
RUKAN SHO 26 06 N 127 32 E 7.23
O RYOISHI WAN 39 18 N 141 56 E 2.14
RYORI 39 02 N 141 48 E 2.17
O NE 38 48 N 141 38 E 2.22
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° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
S SUGASHIMA SUIDO 34 30 N 136 54 E 5.22
SUISHO TO 43 26 N 145 55 E 1.17
SABA SAKI 24 21 N 123 42 E 7.8 SUKI BANA 32 33 N 130 24 E 8.71
SABANOKUCHI BANA 32 10 N 130 12 E 8.61 SUKOMO BANARE 28 07 N 129 10 E 7.46
SAGAMI NADA 35 14 N 139 30 E 3.9 SUKUMO 32 56 N 132 44 E 6.21
SAGAMI WAN 35 12 N 139 22 E 3.33 SUMINOE KO 33 12 N 130 13 E 8.92
SAKI 39 57 N 141 58 E 2.9 SUMISU SHIMA 31 27 N 140 02 E 4.10
SAKISHIMA GUNYO 24 30 N 124 30 E 7.5 SUNA SAKI 42 08 N 140 43 E 1.44
SAKURA SHIMA 31 35 N 130 40 E 8.5 SUNABI 26 20 N 127 45 E 7.27
SAMANI KO 42 08 N 142 55 E 1.35 SUNE SAKI 39 04 N 141 53 E 2.17
SAMBOMMATSU REEF 33 31 N 133 37 E 6.8 SUNO SAKI 34 58 N 139 46 E 3.8
SAME KADO 40 32 N 141 35 E 2.5 SURUGA WAN 34 50 N 138 35 E 5.2
SAME KAKU 40 32 N 141 35 E 2.5 SUSAKI KO 33 23 N 133 18 E 6.12
SAN KO 27 52 N 128 58 E 7.41 SUSAMI KO 33 33 N 135 30 E 5.61
SANDON IWA 28 45 N 129 46 E 7.56 SUWANOSE SHIMA 29 38 N 129 43 E 7.62
SARAHAMA 24 50 N 125 14 E 7.16 SYONAN KO 35 18 N 139 29 E 3.34
SASA YAMA 42 28 N 142 31 E 1.36
SATA MISAKI 30 59 N 130 40 E 8.2
SATSUKAWA WAN 28 10 N 129 14 E 7.48 T
SAWA SAKI 34 05 N 136 18 E 5.48
SAWARA KO 42 08 N 140 41 E 1.43 TACHIBANA WAN 32 44 N 130 08 E 8.78
SE SAKI 32 04 N 130 11 E 8.37 TACHIME 31 04 N 130 39 E 8.2
SEDAN IWA 28 28 N 129 44 E 7.55 TAGO KO 34 48 N 138 46 E 5.4
SENAGA SHIMA 26 10 N 127 39 E 7.25 TAGONOURA KO 35 08 N 138 42 E 5.17
SENBONGA MINE 33 29 N 134 12 E 6.5 TAHARA KO 34 42 N 137 16 E 5.34
SENDAI KO 31 51 N 130 12 E 8.35 TAIRA KO 32 52 N 130 19 E 8.87
SENDAI-SHIOGAMA KO 38 19 N 141 02 E 2.34 TAIRA SHIMA 29 41 N 129 32 E 7.57
SENTO SHOSHO 25 47 N 123 38 E 7.1 TAIRA SHIMA 31 48 N 129 50 E 8.30
SENZOKUNO HANA 30 27 N 130 28 E 7.72 TAITO SAKI 35 18 N 140 25 E 3.3
SESOKO BYOCHI 26 38 N 127 53 E 7.27 TAKA BAE 33 29 N 133 54 E 6.8
SETO SAKI 33 40 N 135 20 E 5.62 TAKA SHIMA 31 27 N 129 44 E 8.19
SHARI HAKUCHI 43 55 N 144 40 E 1.10 TAKABATAKE YAMA 31 26 N 131 20 E 6.31
SHIBAO YAMA 32 37 N 130 27 E 8.74 TAKARA SHIMA 29 08 N 129 12 E 7.59
SHIBETSU HAKUCHI 43 40 N 145 08 E 1.14 TAKASAKI BANA 31 26 N 130 10 E 8.17
SHIBOTSU SHIMA 43 30 N 146 08 E 1.18 TAKE SHIMA 30 48 N 130 26 E 7.87
SHIBU SAKI 33 23 N 133 18 E 6.12 TAKE SHIMA 32 19 N 130 18 E 8.53
SHIBUSHI 31 28 N 131 06 E 6.35 TAKE YAMA 31 11 N 130 37 E 8.6
SHIBUSHI WAN 31 22 N 131 10 E 6.32 TAKESAKI SHIMA 32 57 N 130 14 E 8.87
SHIKI SAKI 32 32 N 130 01 E 8.45 TAMEISHI URA 32 38 N 129 50 E 8.75
SHIKINE SHIMA 34 19 N 139 13 E 4.5 TANABE KO 33 43 N 135 22 E 5.63
SHIKOTAN SUIDO 43 40 N 146 30 E 1.20 TANDE SHIMA 28 03 N 129 15 E 7.44
SHIKOTSU SAKI 39 11 N 141 56 E 2.16 TANEGASHIMA KAIKYO 30 20 N 130 47 E 7.75
SHIMA 25 10 N 131 15 E 7.3 TANISAKI BANA 31 06 N 130 41 E 8.4
SHIMA 27 10 N 142 11 E 4.15 TARAKU SHIMA 43 38 N 146 19 E 1.18
SHIMABARA KO 32 46 N 130 23 E 8.86 TARAMA SHIMA 24 39 N 124 42 E 7.15
SHIMANOKOSHI 39 55 N 141 57 E 2.9 TATE YAMA 31 54 N 130 14 E 8.36
SHIMANOKOSU 39 55 N 141 57 E 2.9 TATEBA SHIMA 31 25 N 130 11 E 8.17
SHIMIZU 32 46 N 132 57 E 6.17 TATEGAMI 28 20 N 129 16 E 7.52
SHIMIZU KO 35 01 N 138 30 E 5.15 TATEYAMA WAN 35 00 N 139 48 E 3.14
SHIMO YUBETSU 44 14 N 143 37 E 1.8 TATSU SAKI 32 22 N 130 29 E 8.65
SHIMODA KO 34 40 N 138 57 E 3.41 TATSUME 31 04 N 130 39 E 8.2
SHIMO-UTONO BANA 32 32 N 130 28 E 8.71 TATSUME SAKI 31 04 N 130 39 E 8.4
SHINKO SIGNAL STATION 35 36 N 140 05 E 3.28 TATSUMINO SE 43 15 N 145 42 E 1.23
SHIONOMISAKI HANTO 33 27 N 135 47 E 5.58 TEI SAKI 33 31 N 133 46 E 6.8
SHIOYA MISAKI 37 00 N 140 59 E 2.36 TENIYA SAKI 26 34 N 128 09 E 7.35
SHIRA SAKI 32 51 N 132 40 E 6.20 TIBA KO 35 35 N 140 02 E 3.28
SHIRETO HANA 42 58 N 144 22 E 1.30 TIKIU MISAKI 42 18 N 141 00 E 1.38
SHIRETOKO MISAKI 44 21 N 145 20 E 1.10 TITA WAN 34 47 N 136 58 E 5.39
SHIRIYA SAKI 41 26 N 141 28 E 2.2 TO SHIMA 34 31 N 139 17 E 4.3
SHIRO HANA 32 51 N 132 40 E 6.20 TO SHIMA LIGHT 32 12 N 130 04 E 8.63
SHIRONO HANA 33 26 N 133 28 E 6.11 TOBA KO 34 29 N 136 51 E 5.23
SHISHI SHIMA 32 17 N 130 14 E 8.61 TOBUTSU SAKI 43 04 N 145 10 E 1.28
SHIWA SAKI 33 13 N 133 15 E 6.13 TODO SHIMA 43 34 N 146 25 E 1.18
SHIZUURA KO 35 02 N 138 54 E 5.8 TODOGA SAKI 39 33 N 142 05 E 2.11
SHODON WAN 28 04 N 129 18 E 7.45 TODOHOKKE KO 41 50 N 141 09 E 1.45
SIKINE SHIMA 34 19 N 139 13 E 4.5 TOGAWA KO 35 42 N 140 51 E 3.2
SIMIZU 32 46 N 132 57 E 6.17 TOGUCHI KO 26 40 N 127 53 E 7.28
SIMIZU KO 35 01 N 138 30 E 5.15 TOI MISAKI 31 22 N 131 32 E 6.31
SIMODA KO 34 40 N 138 57 E 3.41 TOKACHI HIROO 42 17 N 143 20 E 1.33
SIMOHAYA WAN 33 44 N 135 21 E 5.64 TOKACHI KO 42 17 N 143 20 E 1.33
SIN-IO SHIMA 30 48 N 130 21 E 7.90 TOKARA GUNTO 29 40 N 129 40 E 7.57
SIOYA MISAKI 37 00 N 140 59 E 2.36 TOKASHIKI SHIMA 26 11 N 127 21 E 7.23
SIRIYA SAKI 41 26 N 141 28 E 2.2 TOKUNO SHIMA 27 45 N 128 58 E 7.40
SOFU GAN 29 48 N 140 21 E 4.11 TOKYO GAS TERMINAL 35 28 N 139 59 E 3.28
SOMA KO 37 50 N 140 57 E 2.35 TOKYO KO 35 40 N 139 45 E 3.25
SOMACHI KO 28 20 N 130 00 E 7.56 TOKYO LIGHT 35 34 N 139 50 E 3.25
SOTSUKO SAKI 28 15 N 129 08 E 7.50 TOMAKOMAI KO 42 38 N 141 38 E 1.37
SOYA KAIKYO 45 40 N 142 00 E 1.3 TOMBARA IWA 27 55 N 129 00 E 7.41
SOYA MISAKI 45 31 N 141 57 E 1.3 TOMIOKA KO 32 32 N 130 02 E 8.45
SUENO SAKI 38 44 N 141 34 E 2.23 TOMOSHIRI SHIMA 43 18 N 145 40 E 1.23
SUGA SAKI 34 22 N 136 55 E 5.41 TOMOSHIRI TO 43 18 N 145 40 E 1.23
SUGA SHIMA 34 29 N 136 54 E 5.22 TONAKI SHIMA 26 22 N 127 09 E 7.21
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° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
TONO SE 34 38 N 137 01 E 5.25 W
TORI SHIMA 26 36 N 126 50 E 7.20
TORI SHIMA 27 52 N 128 14 E 7.42 WADA SAKI 32 24 N 130 24 E 8.57
TORI SHIMA 30 29 N 140 19 E 4.11 WADOMARI KO 27 24 N 128 40 E 7.39
TORIYAMA 32 10 N 131 32 E 6.28 WARABI SHIMA 32 07 N 130 16 E 8.62
TORIYAMA HANA 35 11 N 140 22 E 3.3 WATANOHA 38 25 N 141 22 E 2.31
TOSA BAE 33 05 N 134 38 E 6.2
TOSAKI BANA 31 40 N 130 18 E 8.20
TOSHIMA KO 34 32 N 139 17 E 4.3 Y
TOSI SHIMA 34 31 N 136 53 E 5.22
TOTORO KO 32 31 N 131 41 E 6.25 YABI SE 24 47 N 124 46 E 7.15
TOYOHASHI KO 34 43 N 137 18 E 5.35 YADON SAKI 28 16 N 129 11 E 7.51
TOYOHASI KO 34 43 N 137 18 E 5.35 YAE BISE 25 01 N 125 17 E 7.18
TSU KO 34 42 N 136 32 E 5.28 YAEME SAKI 24 18 N 123 40 E 7.7
TSUGEN SHIMA 26 15 N 127 57 E 7.30 YAENE KO 33 06 N 139 46 E 4.8
TSUKA SAKI 30 26 N 130 34 E 7.74 YAGI KO 40 21 N 141 46 E 2.7
TSUKEN SHIMA 26 15 N 127 57 E 7.30 YAHAZU SAKI 30 28 N 130 30 E 7.72
TSUKURA SE 31 18 N 129 45 E 8.2 YAIZU KO 34 52 N 138 20 E 5.14
TSURIKAKE SAKI 31 37 N 129 41 E 8.26 YAKATA SHIMA 32 46 N 131 55 E 6.24
TSURUGI SAKI 35 08 N 139 41 E 3.16 YAKU SHIMA 30 20 N 130 32 E 7.70
TSURUMI SAKI 32 56 N 132 05 E 6.22 YAKUMO 42 16 N 140 17 E 1.42
TSUTARA 32 17 N 130 16 E 8.53 YAMA 44 58 N 142 24 E 1.4
TSUZURA 32 17 N 130 16 E 8.53 YAMA SE 30 33 N 131 02 E 7.81
TURUGI SAKI 35 08 N 139 41 E 3.16 YAMADA KO 39 28 N 141 58 E 2.12
TURUMI SAKI 32 56 N 132 05 E 6.22 YAMAGAWA KO 31 12 N 130 38 E 8.7
TYOSI KO 35 44 N 140 51 E 2.45 YAMAKAWA 31 12 N 130 38 E 8.7
YAMATOHAMA WAN 28 22 N 129 24 E 7.52
YARABU SAKI 24 26 N 124 04 E 7.13
U YASUMINO HANA 30 36 N 131 03 E 7.81
YATSUSHIRO KO 32 30 N 130 32 E 8.67
U SAKI 32 11 N 130 06 E 8.49 YAYE BISE 25 01 N 125 17 E 7.18
UBANARE SHIMA 24 22 N 123 57 E 7.9 YOKKAICHI KO 34 58 N 136 38 E 5.29
UCHIUMI 31 45 N 131 28 E 6.29 YOKKAITI KO 34 58 N 136 38 E 5.29
UCHIURA WAN 35 03 N 138 50 E 5.7 YOKO SE 30 21 N 130 59 E 7.79
UCHIURA WAN 35 07 N 140 12 E 3.6 YOKOATE SHIMA 28 48 N 129 00 E 7.58
UGUSU KO 34 51 N 138 46 E 5.5 YOKOHAMA KO 35 27 N 139 35 E 3.23
UJI GUNTO 31 11 N 129 27 E 8.1 YOKOSUKA KO 35 17 N 139 40 E 3.21
UJI-YAMADA KO 34 31 N 136 45 E 5.26 YOME SHIMA 27 30 N 142 12 E 4.14
UKE SHIMA 28 01 N 129 14 E 7.44 YONAGUNI SHIMA 24 27 N 123 00 E 7.6
UKESHIMA KAIKYO 28 03 N 129 15 E 7.45 YORO SHIMA 28 01 N 129 10 E 7.43
UKI SHIMA 35 06 N 139 49 E 3.15 YOROI NE 38 21 N 141 11 E 2.33
UMEDO BANA 32 12 N 130 23 E 8.63 YORON SHIMA 27 03 N 128 27 E 7.38
UMINO URA 32 20 N 130 28 E 8.65 YOSHIDA KO 34 47 N 137 05 E 5.37
UNOO SAKI 37 49 N 141 00 E 2.35 YOSHIHAMA HAKUCHI 35 08 N 139 08 E 3.38
UNOSE SAKI 32 32 N 130 01 E 8.45 YOSHIURANO HANA 35 03 N 140 04 E 3.6
UNTEN KO 26 41 N 128 01 E 7.28 YOSIDA GYOKO 34 45 N 138 16 E 5.12
URAGA KO 35 14 N 139 43 E 3.18 YOSIDA KO 34 47 N 137 05 E 5.37
URAGA SUIDO 35 05 N 139 45 E 3.13 YOTSUKURA KO 37 06 N 141 00 E 2.36
URAGAMI KO 33 34 N 135 55 E 5.57 YOTUKURA KO 37 06 N 141 00 E 2.36
URAKAMI KO 33 34 N 135 55 E 5.57 YU SE 30 45 N 130 06 E 7.90
URAKAWA KO 42 10 N 142 47 E 1.35 YUFUNEBARA WAN 32 24 N 130 16 E 8.56
USHIBUKA KO 32 12 N 130 02 E 8.40 YURI SHIMA 43 25 N 146 04 E 1.17
USHIMA SAKI 43 10 N 145 30 E 1.26 YURURI SHIMA 43 13 N 145 36 E 1.25
USU TAKE 42 32 N 140 50 E 1.41 YURURI TO 43 13 N 145 36 E 1.25
USUBAE SAKI 32 44 N 132 58 E 6.16
UTIURA WAN 35 03 N 138 50 E 5.7
UTO HANTO 32 39 N 130 35 E 8.84 Z
UWANO SE 30 12 N 130 04 E 7.69
UYAMA SAKI 31 13 N 130 40 E 8.8 ZANPA MISAKI 26 26 N 127 43 E 7.27
ZENI SU 33 57 N 138 49 E 4.6
ZYO-GA SHIMA 35 08 N 139 37 E 3.30
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Pub. 158, Sailing Directions (Enroute) Japan, Volume 1,

Seventeenth Edition, 2017, is issued for use in conjunction

chart coverage for the area covered by this publication.

Sailing Directions are published by the National Geospatial-

the designated course. Vessels following the directives must

which currents set.

theses following another name are alternate names that may

such as accents, cedillas, and circumflexes, which are related to

lected Worldwide Marine Weather Broadcasts, should be con- winds blow.

Mariners are advised to consult their communications equip- ments.

Date of Change: 6 June 2020

Date of Change: 22 June 2019

Date of Change: 1 December 2018

Date of Change: 24 February 2018

Pub. 158 VII

VIII Pub. 158

The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

Sector 1—Hokkaido—North, East, and South Coasts

SECTOR 1 — CHART INFORMATION

HOKKAIDO—NORTH, EAST, AND SOUTH COASTS

1.5 Esashi Ko (Esasi Ko) (44°56'N., 142°35'E.), situated strong NW winds.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended.

position 39°47'27''N, 139°58'18''E. Misaki to Nosappu Saki, 62 miles S, is fronted by Nemuro

pack ice conditions and its ability to negotiate Notsuke Suido.

The 35-mile stretch of coast between Rausu Hakuchi and

Between Rausu Hakuchi and Uembetsu Gawa, 10 miles

From Uembetsu Gawa, the coast trends in a SSE direction

tween Nosappu Saki and Kaigara Sendan, has a fairway 0.5

great care, as the low-lying terrain on either side offers few

Winds—Weather.—Sudden summer fogs are common here

Countercurrents on both sides of the channel produce violent

Suisho To (43°26'N., 145°55'E.), located 4 miles NE of

Nokano Se (43°22'N., 145°57'E.), a reef surmounted by dry-

Suisho Suido lies between Suisho To and Yuri Shima. There

Taraku Suido, the strait between Shibotsu Shima and Taraku

Photograph courtesy Japan Coast Guard

A quarantine anchorage is located about 0.5 mile S of Hana-

Hamanaka Wan (43°07'N., 145°10'E.) is enclosed by land

ward the E and the ebb current toward the W, reversing 1 to 2

The channel between Kemboki Shima and Biwase Hana, 0.4

Fogs occur from June through September, usually with S or

A number of chimneys and tanks, which are floodlit at night,

The Quarantine Station operates from daylight until sunset.

cross over the S breakwater in strong E winds. In bad weather,

Land reclamation and new development are presently (2016)

Caution.—When a typhoon or developed storm system passes

winds that may generate wave heights of 2.5m.

Many dangerous rocks and reefs, some of which are located

Photograph courtesy Japan Coast Guard

Idemitsu-Hokkaido Sea Berth lies about 1.5 miles SE of the

A basin is situated W of the reclaimed land, protected by a

The pilot boards, as follows:

1.38 Chikyu Misaki (Tikiu Misaki) (42°18'N., 141°00'E.)

Traffic in Tomakomai Ko is regulated by the following sig-