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Port of Hakodate

JPHKD🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Hakodate

The Port of Hakodate (JPHKD) is a maritime port facility located in JP.. Local time zone: UTC+9.

Position: 41.7903°N, 140.7059°E. UN/LOCODE: JPHKD.

Geographic context: The Port of Hakodate 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 temperate maritime climate zone.

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General Information

Port Name
Hakodate
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPHKD
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
41.7903°
Longitude
140.7059°

Navigation Aids Near Hakodate

Shiokubi (Siokubi) Misaki Lighthouse

12.5 NMESE

Usujiri (Usuziri Wan) North Breakwater Lighthouse

13.6 NMNE

Toi Kō South Breakwater Lighthouse

15 NMESE

Osatsubetsu (Osatsube) Kō Lighthouse

15.1 NMENE

Shikabe (Sikaba) Kō Lighthouse

15.7 NMNNE

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hakodate?+
The approach to Hakodate is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shiokubi (Siokubi) Misaki Lighthouse at 12.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Usujiri (Usuziri Wan) North Breakwater (13.6 NM NE), Toi Kō South Breakwater (15 NM ESE), Osatsubetsu (Osatsube) Kō (15.1 NM ENE), Shikabe (Sikaba) Kō (15.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Hakodate?+
The Port of Hakodate 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 Hakodate?+
You can track vessels near Hakodate (JPHKD) 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 JPHKD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hakodate?+
The Port of Hakodate 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.