Port Information

Sakaiminato is located in a region known as the Land of the Gods, a sparsely populated area blessed with rich natural surroundings, where long-standing traditions remain part of everyday life.
Home to warm and welcoming people with a genuine spirit of hospitality, Sakaiminato serves as a gateway to another Japan you may not yet know.

 

Location Map

Our key advantage is our strategic location.
Sakaiminato is located on the Sea of Japan coast in western Japan, just 221 nautical miles from Busan, making it an efficient addition to Japan itineraries.
It is also within overnight sailing distance of both Kanazawa and Fukuoka, allowing for flexible routing.

With over 90% of port calls involving immigration procedures, our port has extensive experience as an international gateway. We ensure smooth and efficient CIQ (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine) processes, enabling seamless passenger disembarkation and well-organized shore excursion operations.

The port continues to demonstrate steady growth, recording 47 cruise calls in 2025 and expecting 61 calls in 2026, reflecting increasing confidence from cruise lines and rising demand for the destination.

As a port of call, Sakaiminato delivers efficient port operations and high-quality onshore experiences, making it a compelling and reliable stop within Japan itineraries.

 

Distance from Sakaiminato

Japan／
Port		 Distance
(Nautical miles)
Kanazawa 250～280
Maizuru　 180～200
Hakata　 190～210
Sasebo 210～230
Nagasaki　 220～240
Yatsushiro 240～260
Korea／
Port		 Distance
(Nautical miles)
Sokcho　 280～300
Donghae　 260～290
Pohang 240～260
Ulsan 230～250
Busan 215～240
Yeosu 260～280
Jeju 320～340

 

Berth Information

We have four berths available for cruise operations. Our primary facility, the Takenouchi Minami Berth, can accommodate vessels of up to 180,000 gross tons.
The Showa Kita Berth is designed for smaller vessels of under 30,000 gross tons and is particularly valued for its scenic surroundings, with mountains rising close across the harbor. This unique landscape creates an attractive backdrop, and some cruise lines prefer this berth for its visual appeal.

 

Port Call Records
by Cruise Ship

Sakaiminato／2001～2025
Ship Name Gross Tonnage Number of Calls
Clipper Odyssey 5,218 44
Asuka 28,717 6
Nippon Maru 22,472 19
Pacific Veanas 26,594 21
Silver Shadow 28,258 1
Europa 28,890 1
Spirit of Oceanus 4,200 21
Asuka Ⅱ 50,444 41
Panstar Honey　 14,036 3
Fujimaru 23,340 5
ORIONⅡ 5,218 3
Club Harmony 25,558 6
Costa Victoria 75,166 23
Caledonian Sky 4,200 37
Sun Princess 77,000 2
Le Soléal 10,992 31
Diamond Princess 115,906 38
Mariner of the Seas 139,863 2
L'Austral 10,944 20
Voyager of the Seas 138,194 1
Quantum of the Seas 168,666 10
Silver Discoverer 5,218 5
SkySea Golden Era 71,545 2
Ovation of the Seas 168,666 5
Celebrity Millennium 91,011 1
Costa neo Romantica 56,769 36
Bremen 6,752 1
Costa Serena 114,261 9
Ocean Dream 35,265 1
Norwegian Joy 167,725 1
Majestic Princess 144,216 1
Norwegian Jewel 93,502 1
Golden Princess 108,865 1
Chinese Taishan 24,427 1
Costa Fortuna 102,669 1
Westerdam 83,250 6
Azamara Quest 30,277 6
Queen Elizabeth 90,901 3
Seabourn Sojourn 32,477 2
Silver Explorer 6,130 3
The World 43,188 1
Le Lapérouse 9,976 2
Heritage Adventurer 8,445 15
Scenic Eclipse 17,545 1
MSC Bellissima 171,598 3
Pacific World 77,441 1
National Geographic Resolution 12,786 4
Azamara Journey 30,277 2
Hanseatic Spirit 15,651 1
Noordam 82,318 2
Le Jacques Cartier 9,988 2
Azamara Pursuit 30,277 4
Seabourn Quest 32,477 3
Viking Eden(Zhao Shang Yi Dun) 47,842 1
Scenic EclipseⅡ 17,592 1
Hanseatic inspiration 15,651 1
Mitusi Ocean Fuji 32,477 1
Norwegian Spirit 75,904 1
Asuka Ⅲ 52,200 1
Spectrum of the Seas 169,379 1
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Terminal

SAKAI YUMEMINATO TERMINAL
OverView Our passenger terminal has been in operation since April 2020 and is designed to ensure smooth and efficient operations for cruise calls, supporting seamless passenger flow from arrival to departure.
The facility is equipped with dedicated CIQ (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine) areas, enabling quick and well-organized processing of passengers.
Conveniently located close to the berths, the terminal allows for easy access and minimizes transfer time, contributing to a comfortable and stress-free experience for both passengers and crew.
Total Floor Area aprox 3,358m2
Building Size aprox 156m × 49m
Structure Use only the first floor
Transportation
  • Parking for tour buses (number of buses) : Available (150)
  • Parking for private cars (number of cars) : Available (311)
  • The nearest rail station from the pier (time from the pier to the station on foot) : JR Takamatsu Station (30min)
  • The nearest airport from the pier(time from the pier to the airport by car) : Yonago Kitaro Airport (10min)
Service Foreign Exchange : Available
Website SAKAI YUMEMINATO TERMINAL