Where the warm Kuroshio and cold Oyashio currents meet off Cape Inubō, Choshi works one of Japan's richest fishing grounds at the mouth of the Tone River in Chiba Prefecture. Landings reached around 236,000 tonnes in 2022, spanning some 200 species including bonito, sardine and mackerel, which makes fishing — not container or general cargo — the harbour's core business. The city pairs this with a long-established soy-sauce industry rooted in local maritime trade. As a natural river harbour with limited depth, Choshi is not configured for large boxed or bulk shipments. Hinterland links run by road and rail to Chiba and the Greater Tokyo area. For commercial container, bulk or industrial cargo, forwarders turn to the nearby industrial port of Kashima or to Chiba and Tokyo/Yokohama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Choshi?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Choshi is JP CHO. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Choshi located?▼

The port of Choshi is located in Japan (North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Choshi?▼

Choshi is a Very Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Choshi?▼

The channel depth of Choshi is 4.9 meters.

Location & Weather

35.73333, 140.85000

Channel depth: 4.9 m

Transit time routes from Choshi

Tokyo → Singapore Tokyo → Bangkok Tokyo → Ho Chi Minh City Tokyo → Jakarta Tokyo → Kuala Lumpur Tokyo → Manila

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