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Port of Kakogawa

JPKGA🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Kakogawa

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

Position: 34.7000°N, 134.8333°E. UN/LOCODE: JPKGA.

Geographic context: The Port of Kakogawa 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.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Kakogawa
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPKGA
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
34.7000°
Longitude
134.8333°

Navigation Aids Near Kakogawa

Higashiharima Ko Lighthouse

Range: 7 NM

0.1 NMSW

Higashiharima Ko Lighthouse

Range: 7 NM

0.2 NMSE

Behu-Futami Kō Lighthouse

1.3 NMNE

Eigishima (Eigashima) Kō Lighthouse

4.1 NMESE

Mega Lighthouse

8 NMWNW

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kakogawa?+
The approach to Kakogawa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Higashiharima Ko Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 7 NM. Other aids include Higashiharima Ko (0.2 NM SE), Behu-Futami Kō (1.3 NM NE), Eigishima (Eigashima) Kō (4.1 NM ESE), Mega (8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kakogawa?+
The Port of Kakogawa 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 Kakogawa?+
You can track vessels near Kakogawa (JPKGA) 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 JPKGA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kakogawa?+
The Port of Kakogawa 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.