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Port of Motomachi

The Port of Motomachi (元町港) is located in Motomachi, Oshima, Tokyo, Tokyo.

Outline

The port of Motomachi has facilities including a waiting room and pier for mooring small boats. The waiting room also plays an important role in seeking refuge from volcanic bombs when Mt. Mihara erupts. When it is not possible for ferries to moor on Motomachi Port due to bad weather, ferries go to Okata Port, which is an adjunct port of Motomachi in Oshima.

Facilities

There are a ticket counter on the ground floor, a store named minato にぎわいマーケット on the second floor, a restaurant named minato にぎわいテーブル on the third floor, and a place of refuge on the fourth floor.

Lanes

The lanes are departure routes from this ferry terminal. When it is not possible for ferries to moor on Motomachi Port due to bad weather, ferries go to Okata Port in Oshima, so when passengers confirm the timetable and port, they should access a website of Tokai Kisen.

Ground transportation

There is a bus stop located in front of the Motomachi Port, connecting it to around Oshima Island.

Surrounding area

  • Volcano Museum

It takes about 7 minutes to travel from the port to the museum on foot.

  • Kodono Shrine

It takes about 10 minutes to travel from the port to the shrine on foot. It is dedicated to Minamoto no Tametomo.

Port of Okata

Okata Port is an adjunct port of Motomachi Port for mooring on this port instead of Motomachi when it is impossible for ferries to moor on the port of Motomachi.

Outline

The waiting room is also a facility for taking refuge from tsunamis. There are a waiting room and ticket counter on the ground floor, a store and rest space on the second floor, and a restaurant on the third floor. A rooftop that height is 12.9m evacuation center from tsunamis.

Ground transportation

There is a bus stop located in front of the Okata Port, connecting it to around Oshima Island.

References

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