Port Harbour or Marina: Kanon Marina, Hiroshima Prefecture
Latitude: 34 21.60N
Longitude: 134 24.90E
Major Attractions: Touring Hiroshima area
Nearest Port of Entry: Hiroshima
Formalities Arrival: The marina itself is a closed port. Prior permission should have been sought from the Ministry of Lands to enter the harbor. On arrival call Coast Guard on VHF16,
Formalities Departure: None
Immigration: Not Available
Customs: Not Available
Coast Guard: On arrival call Coast Guard on VHF16.
Quarantine: Not Available
Harbour master: See office
Berthing Mooring Options: Kanon Marina, 4-2874-86 Kannonshin-machi, Hiroshima, 7330036, Tel: 082-234-7710, Fax: 082-234-7720, Email: office@kanon-marina.co.jp, Manager: Nakanashi san, nakanashi@kanon-marina.co.jp, Very protected
Anchorage Options: None
Yacht Club Facilities: 100 and 200V power available at berth. Showers available at the marina.
There is an onsen nearby.
Haulout Facilities: Straddle liftout to 20Tons.
Trades: Mechanical and fibreglass repairs available.
Websites: www.kanon-marina.co.jp, http://apike.ca/japan_hiroshima_top5_shopping.html
Japanese Small Ships Guide: H804W
Charts: Japanese: 1112a, h148
Sailing Directions: BA: Japan Pilot, Vol. II
Water: Water available at berth

Fuel: At marina bowser.
LPG: Available, however, non Japanese tanks are difficult to refill due to Government safety regulations. Ocassionally, some gas resellers will fill your tank, especially if it is a small family owned establishment.
Marine Vendors: None
ATMs: As always the most efficient way to get money from your overseas account in Japan is through the Post Office system of ATMs. Avaialble at Marina Hop.
Shops & Markets: Marina Hop is Hiroshima's large stylish outlet mall. Its design using pastel colors and 1950s art deco curves is a good fit with the fascination Japanese people have with American culture. The period music helps as well. There are 114 different fashion, lifestyle, sports and other trendy outlet stores to pick from. For foreign products go to Andersen Bakery, Grocery & Restaurant, 7-1 Hondori, Naka-ku Hiroshima-city, Tel: 082-247-2403. There's an old style Japanese market next to JR Station.
Postal Services: Avaialble at Marina Hop. The main Hiroshima Higashi Post Office is located in front of the JR Station..
Hotels & Restaurants: Hotel nearby and a restaurant in the club.
Internet/Phones: See "All about the Internet in Japan" on this Blog. International coin and card 'phones are available in marina office. Free wifi at the marina. There are many internet cafes and manga outlets with booths dotted throughout Hiroshima.
Laundry Services: Coin laundry available at J-Hoppers hostel.
Air/Sea/Road Transport: Buses leave for Hondori and Hiroshima Station from Marina Hop. The Hiroshima Bus Center is located on 3rd floor of the Sogo Department store near Kamiya-cho which is east of the peace park on Aoidori. This station serves is the hub for all bus traffic coming and going from Hiroshima . The streetcars (Hiroden - Japanese) are a popular and cheap way to get around Hiroshima City. It costs a flat fare of 150 yen in the city to ride and day passes can be bought. There is an international airport.
Special Notes: Miss Inoue (speaks English) at the Ministry of Transport (07056757 933) was most helpful in obtaining permissions to enter closed ports in the Hyogo area.
Other Information: Hondori, which translates as main street, is the traditional retail heart of Hiroshima City. Its two large malls, Sun Mall and Parco, could easily score well on this top 10 list by themselves. The more trendy and fashion orientiented Parco has a large showcase Mujirushi on the 7th and 8th floors in the new building. Gap (4F) is located in the new building as well. Between the two malls under the covered street is plenty of other clothing stores and restuarants. The two largest electronic stores in Hiroshima City are at the street's ends: DeoDeo on the Peace Park side and Yamada Denki on the other.

Disclaimer: The information made available herein is intended as purely a broad guideline for the intending cruising yachtsman. It is not intended as, nor should it be used for navigation. The authors accept no responsibility for its accuracy and therefore cannot be held liable for any consequences of its use.