Kobe City: Port of Kobe will resume accepting international cruises – with peace of mind

Press Release (February 10, 2023)
Port and Harbor Bureau Promotion Division
Due to the impact of the new type of coronavirus, entry restrictions were implemented at the port, preventing foreign cruise ships from entering Japan. However, following the relaxation of government waterfront measures in October 2022, the first domestic ship to resume international cruises However, following the relaxation of the government’s waterfront measures in October 2022, the Nippon Maru departed the Port of Yokohama on December 15, 2010, and returned to Yokohama on January 31. The Port of Kobe will resume receiving international cruises in March for the first time in three years.
Safety measures will be implemented based on the guidelines supervised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism to ensure a safe and enjoyable cruise experience.
At the Port of Kobe, we have confirmed the safety measures taken by each shipping company and are preparing to accept cruises in cooperation with quarantine and other related agencies.

1. Background to the Resumption of International Cruises

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. Onboard Safety Measures

Each shipping company has established procedures for infectious disease control onboard ships, and only ships that have implemented infectious disease control measures, such as onboard isolation facilities and a system for recording behavior, will be allowed to enter port

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“Guidelines for Prevention of the Spread of Infectious Diseases for International Cruise Operations” can be found at the following page:

https://www.wave.or.jp/cruise/index_jicc.html (external link)

3. Safety measures at passenger ship terminals

・Installation of thermography cameras
・Separation of flow lines between passengers and the general public Separation of lines of flow between passengers and the general public
・Dedicated lines of flow for symptomatic passengers disembarking
(Reference) *Video showing how to use the new terminal reflecting measures to prevent infectious diseases
https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/a14075/kanko/leisure/harbor/passenger/

schedule/terminalmovie2020.html

4. Schedule of foreign ship arrivals (March and April)

*The above schedule is subject to change due to weather and other factors.
*We will update the following website as needed for the latest information.
https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/a14075/kanko/leisure/harbor/passenger/schedule/index2020.html