Port of Hikari (JPHKR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hikari (UN/LOCODE JPHKR) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 33.9500° N, 131.9333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Japan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hikari
Where is Port of Hikari located?
Port of Hikari is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 33.9500° N, 131.9333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hikari?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hikari is JPHKR — country code JP, location code HKR.
How deep is Port of Hikari?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hikari has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Hikari require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Hikari, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Hikari?
Port of Hikari is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hikari are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61695), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →