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Wakamatsu Ko, Japan

Japan · 33.90° N, 130.82° E

The World Port Index classes Wakamatsu Ko as a natural coastal harbor on the Korea Strait. It records a channel depth of 9.4 m and a cargo pier depth of 17.1 m. Norfolk is 11,660 km away in a straight line.

11,660 km from Norfolk, Virginia, in a straight line.
Channel depth
9.4 m
Cargo pier depth
17.1 m
From Norfolk
11,660 kmGreat-circle distance
Nearest port guide
HibikinadaUnder 10 km away

Depths and vessel limits

Channel depth
9.4 m
Anchorage depth
18.6 m
Cargo pier depth
17.1 m
Tidal range
1 m

As recorded in the World Port Index. Gauges run from 0 to 25 m. Confirm current depths and limits with the port before you fix a vessel.

Facilities on record

Arrival and entry

Wakamatsu Ko is listed as a first port of entry. Pilotage is compulsory.

First port of entry
Yes
Pilotage compulsory
Yes
Pilotage available
Yes
Pilotage advisable
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
Arrival notice (ETA message) required
Yes
Shelter afforded
Fair
Entrance restricted by swell
Yes
Overhead limits
Yes

Cargo handling

The heaviest lift class recorded is 100 tons and over.

Wharves
Yes
Floating cranes
Yes
Lifts of 100 tons and over
Yes
Lifts of 50 to 100 tons
Yes
Lifts up to 24 tons
Yes
Longshore labor
Yes
Railway
Medium

Services and supplies

Repair capability is rated limited.

Repairs
Limited
Dry dock
Small
Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel oil
Yes
Potable water
Yes
Provisions
Yes
Shore electricity
Yes
Medical facilities
Yes
Garbage disposal
Yes
Dirty ballast disposal
No

US trade with Japan

US exports, 2025
$81.4BLed by mineral fuels and oils
US imports, 2025
$145.8BLed by vehicles and parts

Top goods, trade terms and port guides for Japan

Other ports in Japan

The nearest is Hibikinada, under 10 km away.

Sources

  • US trade figures: US Census Bureau, International Trade API, HS2 total exports and general imports for calendar 2024 and 2025, retrieved November 4, 2026.
  • Port data: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, World Port Index (Pub 150), from NGA's UpdatedPub150.csv as captured by the Internet Archive on September 29, 2026.
  • Distances are great-circle distances computed from World Port Index coordinates, not sailing distances.
  • Map: Natural Earth 1:110m land, public domain.