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Port of Yura, Yamagata

JPYUJ🇯🇵Japan

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About Port of Yura, Yamagata

Also known as: Yura Gyoko, Yura Gyokō, Yura-ko, Yura-kō, you liang yu gang, 由良漁港

This Japanese harbor on the Sea of Japan serves as a port for Yamagata Prefecture. It handles general cargo and is accessible to various vessel types.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1898082 →
Wikidata
Q11398863 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
JPYUJ
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
JP-06
Area
Japan Coast
Body of Water
Sea of Japan
Latitude
38.7225°
Longitude
139.6867°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Yura, Yamagata?

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The approach to Yura, Yamagata is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Yura Kō Outer Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the W. Other aids include Ara Saki (3 NM NE), Hato Saki (3.5 NM SW), Hatosaki (3.5 NM SW), Ryūtōan Shima (3.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Yura, Yamagata?

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The Port of Yura, Yamagata 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 Yura, Yamagata?

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You can track vessels near Yura, Yamagata (JPYUJ) 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 JPYUJ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Yura, Yamagata?

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The Port of Yura, Yamagata is a port in JP. Its UN/LOCODE is JPYUJ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE JPYUJ mean?

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The first two characters, JP, are the ISO country code for JP. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Yura, Yamagata?

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The Port of Yura, Yamagata 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.