Port Harbour or Marina: Matsuura, Nagasaki Prefecture, North Western Kyushu.
Latitude: 33 19.49'N
Longitude: 129 43.05'E
Major Attractions: Matsuura City is actually a grouping of small towns, outlying communities, and some islands. It is bordered on three sides by mountains. Matsuura Bay makes up the fourth side. Centuries ago, it was the location of two failed invasions by Mongolian fleets. The Kamikaze of WWII got their name from the storms that aided the Japanese in both those invasion
Nearest Port of Entry: Fukuoka
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: Tel: 0956-31-6003
Quarantine: Not available
Harbour master: Not required to visit
Berthing Mooring Options: Tie up to the wall, med mooring. If in luck you can tie up to the floating ferry pontoon.
Anchorage Options: None
Yacht Club Facilities: None
Haulout Facilities: Unknown
Trades: Unknown
Websites: http://www.city-matsuura.jp/www/toppage/0000000000000/APM03000.html
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Charts:
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Water:
Fuel: A minitanker can be arranged through several service stations in town.
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. Japan Post office is in town.
Shops & Markets: A couple of good supermarkets and a range of stores can be found in town.
Postal Services: Japan Post office is in town.
Hotels & Restaurants: There are several hotels in town as well as a few smaller restaurants.
Internet/Phones: See "All about the Internet in Japan" on this Blog. International coin and card 'phones are available in town. Free internet at the library. Internet also available at Masumoto Sekiyu Matsuura-cho Service Station, 2-29, Matsuura-cho, and the Tsuruya Restaurant.
Laundry Services: Unknown
Air/Sea/Road Transport: Train, bus and ferries interconnec t with various other means of transport to reach other parts of Japan.
Special Notes: Other Information: It is a primarily rural area, with several industrial companies located near the city center including a steel works company, a commercial fish market, and a regional coal power plant.

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.