Port Harbour or Marina: Shin Moji Marina, Fukuoka Prefecture, Seto Naikai
Latitude: 33 53.24N
Longitude: 131 09.69E
Major Attractions: From here one can take a bus to view the currents under Kanmon Kaiko or visit Shimonoseki, on the Western side of Honshu island.
Nearest Port of Entry: Moji
Formalities Arrival: Prior permission should have been sought from the Ministry of Lands to enter the harbor. On arrival telephone Customs (Moji) on 332-8349, ask that they visit you and fill out a General Declaration form. This is a closed port. Please note that the entire coast from Fukuoka to Shin Moji is monitored by Moji Radio an arm of the Coast Guard.
Formalities Departure: On departure telephone Customs on 332-8349
Immigration: Not available
Customs: Customs on 332-8349. After you have filled out a General Declaration form ask that they accept a telephone call for departure.
Coast Guard: Not available. Fukuoka 092-281-5865.
Quarantine: Not available, Harbour master: Not required to visit
Berthing Mooring Options: Shinmoji Marina, (pontoons), Moji City, Fukuoka, 800-0113. Tel: 093-481-6233, Fax: 093-481-1199, Email: sinmoji@blue.interq.or.jp
Anchorage Options: None
Yacht Club Facilities: There is a lounge in the marina lobby, showers and electrical connection at the berth
Haulout Facilities: Straddle lift to 15 tons.
Trades: Electrical, fibreglass and mechanical repairs available.
Websites: www.interq.or.jp/blue/shinmoji
Japanese Small Ships Guide: H808W
Charts: Japanese: 1238, H-151
Sailing Directions: BA: Japan Pilot, Vol. III
Water: At berth
Fuel: From 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: There are a few minor items stocked in the marina office.
ATMs: As always the most efficient way to get money from your overseas account in Japan is through the Post Office system of ATMs. A Japan Post office is in Moji City
Shops & Markets: There are no stores around the marina. A few stores can be found on the way to the bus stop that takes you to Moji City. Moji City has fair facilites
Postal Services: Postal Services are in Moji City
Hotels & Restaurants:
Internet/Phones: See "All about the Internet in Japan" on this Blog. Marina office will arrange local calls. Coin operated international 'phones are available in Moji City.
Laundry Services: No facilities.
Air/Sea/Road Transport: Several ferry services operate from Moji Port and a major international airport is located in Fukuoka.
Special Notes: Extensive medical facilities are available in Moji and Fukuoka. Several clinics are available some 10 minutes drive from the marina.
Other Information: This is another very isolated marina.

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.