Port of Asahimachi

The approach to Asahimachi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tōkyō Kokusai Kūkō Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the E. Other aids include Higasi Ogishima Breakwater South End (4 NM SE), Kawasaki North Breakwater (4 NM ESE), Yokohama Daikoku Wharf West Breakwater (4.5 NM SSW), Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End (4.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Asahimachi is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Asahimachi (JPASI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for JPASI on the live map.

The Port of Asahimachi is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPASI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, JP, are the ISO country code for JP. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Asahimachi operates in the UTC+9 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.