{"schema_version":1,"title":"Aburatsu-Nichinan","type":"portabout","url":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/","collected":"2026-10-18","alternates":{"markdown":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/index.md","json":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/index.json"},"data":{"portPath":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan","country":"Japan","guidance":[],"months":[{"value":"2026-10","path":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/timetable/2026-10"},{"value":"2026-11","path":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/timetable/2026-11"}],"totalCalls":2,"aliases":[],"month":"2026-10","page":1,"rows":[{"date":"2026-10-25","ship":"Diamond Princess","arrival":"07:00","departure":"17:00","departure_date":null,"berth":"","tender_status":"unknown","sources":["cruisemapper-itinerary"],"ship_url":"/s/princess-cruises/diamond-princess","voyages":[{"url":"/v/princess-cruises/diamond-princess/20261010-20261028/","label":"18 nights \u00b7 Round trip to Yokohama \u00b7 2026-10-10"},{"url":"/v/princess-cruises/diamond-princess/20261019-20261028/","label":"9 nights \u00b7 Round trip to Yokohama \u00b7 2026-10-19"},{"url":"/v/princess-cruises/diamond-princess/20261019-20261111/","label":"23 nights \u00b7 Round trip to Yokohama \u00b7 2026-10-19"}],"anchor":"call-5ed546fc02022e2f"}],"rowStart":1,"rowEnd":1,"monthTotal":1,"pagination":[{"number":1,"path":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/timetable/2026-10"}],"timetablepath":"/p/japan/aburatsu-nichinan/timetable/2026-10","about":{"currency":"JPY","currencyurl":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=JPY","portmap":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=31.580776,131.404814","facts":[["Getting ashore","East Area berths 9 and 10"],["Into town","Walk about 3 km, or taxi"],["Best starting point","Aburatsu town centre"],["Currency","Yen \u00b7 JPY"]],"sections":[["Getting ashore","Ships usually dock at the East Area berths, No. 9 and No. 10, so a tender is rarely needed. The Higashi Wharf opened in 1998 and takes cargo ships, ferries and cruise liners, and a 12-metre wharf at the eastern head was completed in 1999. Asuka 2 calls here often, and Legend of the Seas, now Marella Discovery 2, is the largest passenger ship to have called so far. Berth arrangements change from call to call, so the ship's notice for the day has the final word on where you land. Confirm the berth, shuttle and all-aboard times with the ship before you go."],["For walkers and architecture fans","Obi Castle Town is the main historic stop. It is about 8 km from the berth and needs 3 to 4 hours, and it was a former samurai stronghold dating back to the 1400s. The Obi Castle Town Walk runs about 3.5 to 4 km round trip from Obi Station, with 2 to 3 hours recommended. It takes in Yoshokan, Otemon Gate, the castle grounds and Shintokudo, with a museum choice along the way. The castle town fits comfortably into a half day, so a full-day tour is unnecessary for Obi or central Aburatsu alone."],["For nature and outdoor fans","Udo Jingu, about 12 km away, is a shrine set in a sea cave, and reaching it involves stairs, so it suits people with good mobility. The Aoshima and northern coast trip is about 30 km, roughly 40 minutes by road, and takes 4 to 5 hours or more. Cape Toi lies about 45 km south, around 50 minutes each way. Udo, Sun Messe and Aoshima are easier by coach than by bus, so an organised tour suits them best, and Cape Toi also works best with a tour or a private car. Carry water in the summer heat, and leave generous return margins for Obi, Udo, Aoshima and Cape Toi, since bus and train frequencies are low and the roads are longer than they look on a map."],["For eaters and drinkers","The Aburatsu Old Port and Horikawa Canal take 1.5 to 3 hours, and the canal-side heritage sights and local seafood make a good stop once you are in town, though the walk from the berth is long. A seafood market and souvenir shops are described close to the port, but that information dates from 2024, so check what is open on the day. Plan to eat in town rather than near the berths."],["Getting around and money","Shuttles run on some calls, but routes and fares vary, so check the onboard information for each visit. Taxis are the simplest choice for a trip with several stops, and the fare and return time are best agreed with the driver before the car moves. JR trains and Miyazaki Kotsu buses run infrequently, so identify the return train or bus before you leave the port, and note the last service of the day. Aburatsu Station is about five minutes away by car, which makes it a practical point for a train-based outing. The quickest way to Obi is the JR Nichinan Line, about 10 minutes from Aburatsu Station to Obi Station, then a 15 to 20 minute walk to the castle district. The yen is the expected currency, so check before you go. Keep some cash for buses and small shops, and check mobile coverage before you leave the ship. The port has no public wifi, though nearby restaurants and caf\u00e9s may offer free wifi to customers, and that detail dates from 2024."],["Walking guide: the town loop","Start at the berth and walk about 3 km, roughly 30 minutes, into central Aburatsu. The full walk from the berth adds up to 8 to 9 km, which is a long way in summer heat, so a taxi for part of the way is sensible. The Aburatsu Town Loop covers about 2.5 to 3 km and takes roughly 40 minutes of walking, or 1.5 to 2 hours with stops. It passes Horikawa Bridge, the canal, Yumemi Bridge, the Red Brick Hall, the Sugimura Hardware Store and the shopping arcade. Return to the berth by taxi or shuttle, or by the same route, and keep the all-aboard time in mind."]],"access":"The Cruisemapper wiki says the Udo Jingu shrine involves stairs and suits people with good mobility. The sources read do not describe step-free routes at the berths or on the town loop. Ask the ship about shuttle access and check transport options with the driver before booking.","links":[{"label":"WhatsInPort archive page","url":"https://www.whatsinport.com/Aburatsu.htm","detail":"Archived 2024 guide, not current"},{"label":"CruiseMapper port wiki","url":"https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/aburatsu-nichinan-port-12903?tab=wiki","detail":"Port guide and schedule"},{"label":"Convert yen to your currency","url":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=JPY","detail":"Daily reference rates","currency":"JPY"}],"maps":[{"label":"Cruise port on Google Maps","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=31.580776,131.404814","detail":"Aburatsu berths"},{"label":"Port guide with town and transport","url":"https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/aburatsu-nichinan-port-12903?tab=wiki","detail":"CruiseMapper wiki"}]}}}