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Port of Kottoi

JPKTO🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Kottoi

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

Position: 34.3174°N, 130.8946°E. UN/LOCODE: JPKTO.

Geographic context: The Port of Kottoi 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
Kottoi
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPKTO
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
34.3174°
Longitude
130.8946°

Navigation Aids Near Kottoi

Yuya Kō Agawa Breakwater Lighthouse

2.4 NMNE

Yadama (Yatama) Kō Lighthouse

2.7 NMS

Motoyama Lighthouse

3 NMNNW

Nagato City Lighthouses Lighthouse

4.9 NMNNE

Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater Lighthouse

5 NMNE

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kottoi?+
The approach to Kottoi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yuya Kō Agawa Breakwater Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Yadama (Yatama) Kō (2.7 NM S), Motoyama (3 NM NNW), Nagato City Lighthouses (4.9 NM NNE), Yuya Kō Awano Breakwater (5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kottoi?+
The Port of Kottoi 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 Kottoi?+
You can track vessels near Kottoi (JPKTO) 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 JPKTO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kottoi?+
The Port of Kottoi 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.