Outline of Port of Abashiri
Port Overview
The Port of Abashiri faces the Okhotsk Sea in northeastern Hokkaido. It serves an important role as a logistics hub for Abashiri, Kitami, and other areas in the Okhotsk Subprefecture. It is also blessed with rich fishery resources. In 2012 their salmon catch was number one in Japan, and the port is used as a base for both offshore and coastal fishing.
Location
Minatomachi, Abashiri-shi, Hokkaido, 093-0032
44° 01' N, 144° 16' E
Cruise Ships Berth: No.4 Wharf #1 (185m/-10m), No.4 Wharf #2 (240m/-12m) *consecutive berths
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(Japan Cruise Port Association)
Charges
Port Dues
|
Classification |
Rate (Unit:Yen) |
|
|
Per GT (No vessel of less than 700GT is charged.) |
International service |
2.16 |
|
Domestic service |
1.16 | |
Berth
|
Classification |
Mooring Hours |
Rate(Unit:Yen) |
|
Per GT |
less than 12h |
8.4 |
|
12 - 24h |
2.8 | |
|
over 24h |
*For moorage of more than 24h, JPY5.60/GT is additionally charged for every 12h. |
Water Supply Facility at Berth
|
Classification |
Rate (Unit:Yen) |
|
Per ton |
466 |
Inquiries for Other Charges
|
Pilotage |
KUSHIRO HARBOUR LICENCED PILOTS' ASSOCIATION |
TEL: +81-154-52-6352 FAX: +81-154-52-6358 |
|
Tuggage |
SHIBUTA SHIPPING CO., LTD. |
TEL: +81-152-45-1551 FAX: +81-152-45-1551 |
|
Line handling |
NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD. ABASHIRI BRANCH |
TEL: +81-152-44-7151 FAX: +81-152-44-9255 |
Sightseeing Base for Eastern Hokkaido
As the gateway to Shiretoko, a world natural heritage site, many cruise ships often make call. It is also used as a launching point for sightseeing in eastern Hokkaido. Local attractions include Abashiri Prison Museum, Museum of Northern Peoples and Okhotsk Ryuhyo (Drift Ice) Museum.
The nearest train station is JR Abashiri Station, and the nearest bus station is Abashiri Bus Terminal, both of which are about 10 minutes away from the port by car. There is a Tourist Office about 2km from the port, offering local information, maps and sightseeing tour information in English or Chinese. As for air travel, it is only 30 minutes away from Memanbetsu Airport, which has direct flights to major cities throughout Japan.
OKHOTSK EASTERN HOKKAIDO (YouTube)
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