Uku Marina, Taichi Harbour, Uku Jima, Japan
29 April 2009 | Goto Retto, Nagasaki Prefecture
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Port Harbour or Marina: Uku Marina, Taichi Harbour, Uku Jima, Goto Retto, Nagasaki Prefecture
Latitude: 33 15.40N
Longitude: 129 07.70E
Major Attractions: This marina is relatively safe to leave a vessel for an extended period.
Nearest Port of Entry: Sasebo
Formalities Arrival: Prior permission should have been sought from the Ministry of Lands to enter the harbor. On arrival call Coast Guard on VHF16. This is a closed port.
Formalities Departure: None
Immigration: Not available
Customs: Not available
Coast Guard: Not available
Quarantine: Not available
Harbour master: Not required to visit
Berthing Mooring Options: Uku Marina, Uku Jima, Nagasaki Prefecture, Tel: 0950-57-3111 Fax: 0959-57-2412, 100V Power at the berth.
Anchorage Options: Possible outside marina but open roadstead conditions.
Yacht Club Facilities: Toilets are available
Haulout Facilities: Unknown
Trades: Unknown
Websites: www.city.sasebo.nagasaki.jp
Japanese Small Ships Guide: H808W
Charts: Japanese:w223,w1212,H194W
Sailing Directions: BA: Japan Pilot, Vol II
Water: Available at berth
Fuel: Bowser located in the marina
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. There is a Post Office in town about 10mins walk away.
Shops & Markets: There are several stores and a supermarket in the town.
Postal Services: There is a Post Office in town about 10mins walk away.
Hotels & Restaurants: Several small restaurants and a small hotel in the town.
Internet/Phones: See "All about the Internet in Japan" on this Blog. International coin and card 'phones are available in the small hotel, where you will find limited access to the internet. Coin phone in town.
Laundry Services: Unknown
Air/Sea/Road Transport: Ferries to Sasebo.
Special Notes: There is a clinic. Major facilities in Sasebo.
Other Information: This is a small island with only about 3000 people.
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.