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Port of Kawasaki

JPKWS🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Kawasaki

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

Position: 35.5164°N, 139.7557°E. UN/LOCODE: JPKWS.

Geographic context: The Port of Kawasaki 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.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Kawasaki
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPKWS
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
35.5164°
Longitude
139.7557°

Navigation Aids Near Kawasaki

Kawasaki North Breakwater Lighthouse

Range: 7 NM

1.1 NMESE

Tōkyō Kokusai Kūkō Lighthouse

1.1 NMNNW

Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End Lighthouse

1.9 NMSE

Higasi Ogishima Breakwater South End Lighthouse

2.1 NMS

Kawasaki City Lighthouses Lighthouse

4.1 NMESE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kawasaki?+
The approach to Kawasaki is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kawasaki North Breakwater Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the ESE with a nominal range of 7 NM. Other aids include Tōkyō Kokusai Kūkō (1.1 NM NNW), Higasi Ogishima Breakwater North End (1.9 NM SE), Higasi Ogishima Breakwater South End (2.1 NM S), Kawasaki City Lighthouses (4.1 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 Kawasaki?+
The Port of Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki?+
You can track vessels near Kawasaki (JPKWS) 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 JPKWS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kawasaki?+
The Port of Kawasaki 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.