Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Port of Tonoura

JPTON🇯🇵JP

Port Location

About Port of Tonoura

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

Position: 31.5165°N, 131.3770°E. UN/LOCODE: JPTON.

Geographic context: The Port of Tonoura is situated on the North Pacific Ocean, 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

Max Draft
—

General Information

Port Name
Tonoura
Country
🇯🇵JP
UNLOCODE
JPTON
Time Zone
UTC+9
Latitude
31.5165°
Longitude
131.3770°

Navigation Aids Near Tonoura

Hyūga No Se Lighthouse

1.2 NMESE

Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

2.7 NMNNE

Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater Lighthouse

3.5 NMNNE

Aburatsu Kō West Breakwater Lighthouse

3.5 NMNNE

Nichinan City Lighthouses Lighthouse

9 NMNNE

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ships at the Port of Tonoura in real time

Live AIS positions, arrivals, and departures at JPTON — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsArrival alertsVoyage history
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tonoura?+
The approach to Tonoura is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hyūga No Se Lighthouse at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Aburatsu Entrance Range Rear (2.7 NM NNE), Aburatsu Kō East Breakwater (3.5 NM NNE), Aburatsu Kō West Breakwater (3.5 NM NNE), Nichinan City Lighthouses (9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tonoura?+
The Port of Tonoura 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 Tonoura?+
You can track vessels near Tonoura (JPTON) 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 JPTON on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tonoura?+
The Port of Tonoura 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.