Overview
The Port of Tokyo is one of Japan's major international trade ports, located in the northwestern part of Tokyo Bay. Managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, it is designated an international strategic port and forms part of the Keihin port group together with Kawasaki and Yokohama. It is one of the largest seaports in the Pacific basin.
Highlights
- ●One of Japan's principal international trade ports
- ●Foreign-trade container volume ranked first in Japan since 1998
- ●Site of Japan's first container terminal, completed at Shinagawa in 1967
- ●Handles more than 32,000 ships and around 100 million tonnes of cargo annually
History
Opening was delayed for years due to strong opposition from Yokohama, but the importance of port facilities was recognized after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, and the Hinode Pier was completed in 1925. The Shibaura quay followed in 1932 and the Takeshiba Pier in 1934, and the port officially opened on 20 May 1941. In 1967 Japan's first container terminal was completed at Shinagawa, allowing the port to respond early to global containerization.
Access
The port lies on the Tokyo Bay waterfront in the heart of Tokyo, with its harbor districts extending across several wards of the city. It is reachable by public transport from the surrounding urban area.
Best season
The harbor landscape can be enjoyed year-round. As a waterfront site, views are especially clear in seasons with settled weather and crisp air.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from the surrounding city toward the bayfront area
- 2View the quays and container terminals of the port district
- 3Explore nearby visitor facilities
- 4Finish with a walk along the Tokyo Bay waterfront
Did you know?
💡 In 2023 the Port of Tokyo handled 4.57 million TEU of foreign-trade containers, ranking first in Japan and 46th in the world.
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