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Port of Itsukushima

JPITS🇯🇵Japan

Port Location

About Port of Itsukushima

Also known as: Itsukushima Ko, Itsukushima Kō, Itsukushima-ko, Itsukushima-kō, yan dao gang, 厳島港

Itsukushima is a harbor located on an island in Japan's Inland Sea, northwest of Hiroshima Bay. It serves as a local port, primarily handling passenger ferries and small vessels.

Background
Itsukushima (厳島) is an island in the western part of the Inland Sea of Japan, located in the northwest of Hiroshima Bay. It is popularly known as Miyajima (宮島), which in Japanese means "Shrine Island". The island is one of Hayashi Gahō's Three Views of Japan specified in 1643. Itsukushima is part of the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. The island was part of the former town of Miyajima before the 2005 merger with Hatsukaichi.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
JP-34
Latitude
34.3044°
Longitude
132.3240°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPITS
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1897594 →
Wikidata
Q875301 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.miyajima.or.jp →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Itsukushima?+
The approach to Itsukushima is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kame Ishi Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Aki Eno Shima (2.2 NM ESE), Shinkai (2.3 NM WSW), Ryōshida (3.7 NM SSE), Ando Shima (4.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Itsukushima?+
The Port of Itsukushima 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 Itsukushima?+
You can track vessels near Itsukushima (JPITS) 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 JPITS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Itsukushima?+
The Port of Itsukushima 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.