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Port of Sakai

JPSAK🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Sakai

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

Position: 34.5327°N, 135.4136°E. UN/LOCODE: JPSAK.

Geographic context: The Port of Sakai 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
Sakai
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPSAK
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
34.5327°
Longitude
135.4136°

Navigation Aids Near Sakai

Senboku East Breakwater Lighthouse

1.4 NMWSW

Sakai City Lighthouses Lighthouse

1.5 NMN

Tadaoka Town Lighthouses Lighthouse

1.7 NMW

Sakai Lighthouse

3.8 NMNE

Sakai Detached Breakwater South End Lighthouse

3.9 NMNNW

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sakai?+
The approach to Sakai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Senboku East Breakwater Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Sakai City Lighthouses (1.5 NM N), Tadaoka Town Lighthouses (1.7 NM W), Sakai (3.8 NM NE), Sakai Detached Breakwater South End (3.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sakai?+
The Port of Sakai 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 Sakai?+
You can track vessels near Sakai (JPSAK) 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 JPSAK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sakai?+
The Port of Sakai 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.