Port Harbour or Marina: Ashibe Port, Iki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Latitude: 33 48.44'N
Longitude: 129 17.46E
Major Attractions: This mainly fishing town on the North of Iki Island, offers a rest stop for those journeying between Kyushu and Pusan in South Korea but doesn't have many attractions. Free samples of local brew at Iki Shochu Brewery.
Nearest Port of Entry: Fukuoka or Tsushima City (Izuhara)
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: On arrival call Coast Guard on VHF16. It is unlikely that you'll get a reply.
Coast Guard: Not available
Quarantine: Not available
Harbour master: Not required to visit
Berthing Mooring Options: Tie up is med moor in the fishing harbour, or side tie to the disused dry dock. Beware as the harbour is quite shallow going down to 7ft (2m) in places.
Anchorage Options: None. This is a busy harbour.
Yacht Club Facilities: None
Haulout Facilities: Unknown, although there is a dry dock!!
Trades: Unknown
Websites: www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/rtg/pdf/pg-703.pdf
Japanese Small Ships Guide: H808W
Charts: Japanese: 177, 1478.
Sailing Directions: BA: Japan Pilot Vol.II
Water: Unknown. Could be available at the ferry terminal if one can tie up between arrivals.
Fuel: Can be ordered by minitanker from the station on the main road near Ashibecho Hakozakinakayamafure.
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 Japan Post office in Yahataura.
Shops & Markets: There is a supermarket and convenience store.
Postal Services: There is a Japan Post office in Yahataura.
Hotels & Restaurants: The are several business and resort hotels and a couple of restaurants.
Internet/Phones: See "All about the Internet in Japan" on this Blog. International coin and card 'phones are available in the ferry terminal. Internet unknown.
Laundry Services: Unknown
Air/Sea/Road Transport: A ferry operates to Fukuoka.
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.