Two of Japan's only brick dry docks sit at Uraga, completed in 1899 and now protected industrial-heritage sites — a clue to what this place at the entrance to Tokyo Bay is really about. Uraga Ko built more than 1,000 vessels under the Uraga Dock Company before its historic dock closed in 2003, and ship repair rather than cargo defines its maritime role today, continued at the nearby Sumitomo Heavy Industries yards in Yokosuka and Oppama. For freight forwarders the practical point is direct: Uraga operates no container or general-cargo terminal and handles no scheduled commercial traffic. Customs clearance, boxes, reefer and breakbulk for the Greater Tokyo area run through Yokohama, Tokyo and Kawasaki instead. Treat Uraga as a repair and heritage location, not a loading port.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Uraga Ko?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Uraga Ko is JP URG. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Uraga Ko located?▼

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

What is the size of the port Uraga Ko?▼

Uraga Ko is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Uraga Ko?▼

The channel depth of Uraga Ko is 15.5 meters.

Location & Weather

35.23333, 139.71667

Channel depth: 15.5 m

Transit time routes from Uraga Ko

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

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