Port of Himeji (JPHIM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Himeji (UN/LOCODE JPHIM) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. It sits at 34.7500° N, 134.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Himeji
Where is Port of Himeji located?
Port of Himeji is a seaport located in Japan, on the Sea of Japan. Its coordinates are 34.7500° N, 134.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Himeji?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Himeji is JPHIM — country code JP, location code HIM.
How deep is Port of Himeji?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Himeji has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Himeji require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Himeji, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Himeji?
Port of Himeji is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Himeji have?
Port of Himeji is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Himeji are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #61567), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →