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Port of Beppu, Oita

JPBPU🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Beppu, Oita

The Port of Beppu, Oita (JPBPU) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 33.3167°N, 131.5167°E. UN/LOCODE: JPBPU.

Geographic context: The Port of Beppu, Oita is situated on the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. The location falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers.

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General Information

Port Name
Beppu, Oita
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPBPU
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
33.3167°
Longitude
131.5167°

Navigation Aids Near Beppu, Oita

Beppu Outer Breakwater North Head Lighthouse

0.7 NMSW

Beppu Outer Breakwater South Head Lighthouse

1.1 NMSSW

Kamegawa Kō Lighthouse

1.3 NMNW

Ōita Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

5.3 NMSE

Ōita Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

5.3 NMSE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Beppu, Oita?+
The approach to Beppu, Oita is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Beppu Outer Breakwater North Head Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the SW. Other aids include Beppu Outer Breakwater South Head (1.1 NM SSW), Kamegawa Kō (1.3 NM NW), Ōita Kō East Breakwater (5.3 NM SE), Ōita Kō West Breakwater (5.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Beppu, Oita?+
The Port of Beppu, Oita 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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Beppu, Oita?+
You can track vessels near Beppu, Oita (JPBPU) 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 JPBPU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Beppu, Oita?+
The Port of Beppu, Oita 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.