The "Army Pier" in Uraga

Army Pier (Nishi-Uraga Harbor Green Space)

This wharf conveys a sense of history under the name of "Army Pier".  It is now a gathering place for fishing/anglers.

A commemorative marker reads as follows:

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This coastline area is the maritime gateway to the port of Uraga and is an important spot in the history of the city.

The L-shaped wharf, commonly known as the "Army Pier", was built during the 1930s.

After the end of the Pacific War, hundreds of thousands of Japanese repatriates from the overseas areas landed at this pier, marking their first step back home.

This area was also the location of a ship guard station, a main office operating under the Uraga Magistrate's Office, which was established in 1721.  It was a checkpoint/ barrier where the crew and cargo of all ships entering and leaving Edo Bay were inspected.  Those inspections were conducted to stabilize the Edo economy, and also contributed to the prosperity of the port city of Uraga.

Note: This harbor green space was developed as part of an environmental improvement project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

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