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UN/LOCODE JPYOK · Japan · Asia-Pacific · 14
Country-coastal Köppen zone (most ports cluster on the coast). For port-coordinate resolution use Kottek 2006 0.5° grid.
seaport · rail terminal · road terminal · airport · postal exchange
Compiled from public port-authority and P&I-club directories. Always verify current contacts via your agent before arrival.
Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service Centre
ISPS security level (normal): 1
Approach via Uraga Suido; mandatory Tokyo Bay pilotage for ≥10000 GT; tropical storm season Aug-Oct.
Welfare, abandonment, wages, medical, mental health, harassment — 24/7 lines where available. See full helplines directory.
Practical information for crew arriving here. Verified where possible — see sources. Spot a mistake or missing detail? Tell us.
Japan generally issues a port shore-pass via the agent for crew of visa-waiver nationalities. Crew from countries requiring a Japan transit visa (incl. CN, RU, IR) must obtain it in advance. Reference: mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa.
Plan it: /tools/shore-leave-port-card
Nearest major airport: Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND (~17 km)). Vessel agent normally arranges taxi or seafarer-centre shuttle to/from the airport at sign-on / sign-off. Confirm transport with the agent at least 24 hours before disembarkation.
Major operators: NTT Docomo, KDDI au, SoftBank. Tourist SIM at HND/NRT/KIX airport arrivals or convenience stores. Free Wi-Fi at International Seafarers' Centres (port-specific). 4G coverage strong at port areas.
Related rights: shore leave · medical care · abandonment · unpaid wages.
Port-state-control region: tokyo MoU · how to file a PSC complaint.
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