Guide to Cruise Ship Calls at Hakata Port

 

1. Hakata Port - the Best Located Port for East Asian Cruises
2. Land and Air Transportation Network
3. Speedy CIQ Procedures (Customs, Immigration and Quarantine)
4. Berths for Cruise Ships
5. Sightseeing Places in and around Fukuoka City

1. Hakata Port - the Best Located Port for East Asian Cruises

Hakata Port is located approximately 900 km (560 miles) from Shanghai Port and 200 km (120 miles) from Busan Port.

Its close proximity to China and Korea enables short 5–7 day cruises connecting the three countries, positioning Hakata as a key port of call for East Asian cruises.

2. Land and Air Transportation Network

Hakata Port offers one of the most convenient transport connections among Japanese ports.　It is located just 3 km from Hakata Station, a major bullet train hub, and only 5 km from Fukuoka Airport, which offers a wide range of domestic routes and direct international flights to major cities across Asia.

This excellent connectivity allows passengers from all over Japan to easily access turnaround cruises at Hakata Port.

(As of May 2026: 1,020 international flights per week and 378 domestic flights per day.)

3. Speedy CIQ Procedures (Customs, Immigration and　Quarantine)

Hakata Port is recognized for its quick and smooth CIQ process, handling the highest number of international cruise passengers in Japan. The Chuo Wharf Cruise Center, opened in May 2015, can accommodate up to 20 immigration booths, ensuring smooth and speedy passenger clearance.

[Facility Outline]

・2 one-story buildings

・2,800 square meters

・Up to 20 immigration booths

・Free Wi-Fi

・140 waiting spaces for sightseeing buses

4. Berths for Cruise Ships

 

Capacity

Name of Wharf	No.of berth	Length	Water Depth	Apron Width	Tidal Range	Airdraft
Chuo	No.5	270m	-10m	Approx.20m	2m	No limit
	No.6	330m	-10.5m
Hakozaki	No.4	185m	-10m
	No.5	240m	-12m

 

Notice

Gross Tonnage (G/T)	3,000 G/T and over	10,000 G/T and over
Pilotage	Should request as far as possible	Should request, as a general rule
Tuggage	1 tugboat and over	2 tugboats

Note: Vessels with LOA of 200m and over are restricted their arrival and departure times in order to coordinate their passing-by.

5. Sightseeing Places in and around Fukuoka City

Selected by The New York Times as one of the “52 Places to Go in 2023,” Fukuoka is a livable city where an attractive urban life blends with resort-like places full of natural beauty. Walking through the Hakata area, visitors can explore traditional shrines and temples that reflect the city’s merchant history and culture. Tenjin, the largest shopping district in Kyushu, is always bustling with tourists. Popular local festivals like the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival and Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival highlight the vibrant spirit of Fukuoka.

Fukuoka is also well-known as a gastronomic town. Visitors can enjoy local specialties such as fresh seafood, motsunabe (offal hot pot), mizutaki (chicken hot pot), and ramen noodles with rich pork-bone broth. In the evening, food stalls (yatai) pop up around the city, offering a uniquely local dining experience.

 

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Cruise Ship Calls

　　Cruise Ship Calls

Major Cruise Ships Having Called at Hakata Port

• Major Cruise Ships Having Called at Hakata Port

Link

• Chuo Wharf Cruise Center