Hekinan (碧南市) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, located in the southern part of the Chita Peninsula. As of May 31, 2024, it has a population of approximately 72,362 people. The city is known for its industrial base, particularly in manufacturing, and its efforts in environmental sustainability. Hekinan offers a variety of cultural and recreational facilities, and it promotes community engagement through events and local initiatives. 


💻 Hekinan City Official Government Website

Districts and Postal Codes in Hekinan

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District Postal Code
Aioimachi 〒447-0862
Akashimachi 〒447-0866
Asahimachi 〒447-0022
Asamamachi 〒447-0865
Aburafuchimachi 〒447-0083
Amaikemachi 〒447-0813
Araimachi 〒447-0068
Arakomachi 〒447-0038
Iguchimachi 〒447-0002
Ikeshitamachi 〒447-0023
Ishibashimachi 〒447-0858
Isemachi 〒447-0837
Inarimachi 〒447-0821
Irifunemachi 〒447-0831
Uedashimachi 〒447-0047
Eguchimachi 〒447-0825
Okutemachi 〒447-0008
Otsubomachi 〒447-0012
Ozutsumimachi 〒447-0025
Ohamakamimachi 〒447-0857
Okusawamachi 〒447-0017
Osadamachi 〒447-0014
Ojiromachi 〒447-0036
Otohamachi 〒447-0847
Kagotamachi 〒447-0045
Kasugamachi 〒447-0888
Kasumiuramachi 〒447-0881
Kanayamamachi 〒447-0085
Kamiarimachi 〒447-0028
Kamimachi 〒447-0074
Kameanamachi 〒447-0024
Kawakatamachi 〒447-0822
Kawaguchimachi 〒447-0823
Kawabatamachi 〒447-0817
Kandamachi 〒447-0016
Ganmichimachi 〒447-0003
Kitauramachi 〒447-0032
Kitamachi 〒447-0001
Kuzutsumachi 〒447-0065
Kuriyamamachi 〒447-0873
Genjishinmeimachi 〒447-0872
Genjimachi 〒447-0886
Kojimamachi 〒447-0034
Konanmachi 〒447-0824
Koyomachi 〒447-0871
Koseimachi 〒447-0082
Koyashitamachi 〒447-0809
Gongenmachi 〒447-0833
Gondamachi 〒447-0838
Saiwaimachi 〒447-0043
Sakaemachi 〒447-0877
Sakaguchimachi 〒447-0087
Sakuzukamachi 〒447-0874
Sasayamamachi 〒447-0053
Sawatarimachi 〒447-0879
Sankakumachi 〒447-0803
Sangenmachi 〒447-0806
Sandoyamamachi 〒447-0061
Shiotamachi 〒447-0887
Shiohamamachi 〒447-0841
Shiomimachi 〒447-0828
Shiosakimachi 〒447-0816
Shikimachi 〒447-0885
Shimaikemachi 〒447-0078
Shimizumachi 〒447-0072
Shimosumachi 〒447-0883
Shokomachi 〒447-0027
Shirosawamachi 〒447-0013
Shirosunamachi 〒447-0076
Shiroyamamachi 〒447-0037
Shinkawamachi 〒447-0863
Shinmichimachi 〒447-0052
Suehiromachi 〒447-0044
Susakimachi 〒447-0086
Sumamachi 〒447-0854
Sumiyoshimachi 〒447-0058
Senbukumachi 〒447-0056
Zenmeimachi 〒447-0875
Takaramachi 〒447-0006
Takeharamachi 〒447-0007
Tajirimachi 〒447-0867
Tateyamamachi 〒447-0075
Tanaohonmachi 〒447-0815
Tamatsuuramachi 〒447-0834
Tsukiyamamachi 〒447-0849
Tsurumimachi 〒447-0057
Tenjinmachi 〒447-0033
Tennomachi 〒447-0855
Dojoyamamachi 〒447-0864
Torioimachi 〒447-0073
Nakaemachi 〒447-0812
Nakagomachi 〒447-0042
Nakatamachi 〒447-0829
Nakamachi 〒447-0846
Nakamatsumachi 〒447-0859
Nakayamamachi 〒447-0035
Nawatemachi 〒447-0021
Nishikimachi 〒447-0848
Nishihamamachi 〒447-0843
Nishiyamamachi 〒447-0064
Nisshinmachi 〒447-0882
Nihongimachi 〒447-0029
Nosenmachi 〒447-0801
Nodamachi 〒447-0876
Hanemachi 〒447-0851
Hamaomachi 〒447-0055
Hamadamachi 〒447-0842
Hamaderamachi 〒447-0845
Hamamachi 〒447-0853
Hanzakimachi 〒447-0015
Higashiuramachi 〒447-0889
Higashiyamamachi 〒447-0051
Hirayamamachi 〒447-0011
Hiromimachi 〒447-0067
Fukiagemachi 〒447-0081
Fukushimizumachi 〒447-0048
Fushimimachi 〒447-0807
Fudakimachi 〒447-0088
Funaemachi 〒447-0811
Fumiwakemachi 〒447-0054
Furukawamachi 〒447-0062
Heishichimachi 〒447-0884
Heiwamachi 〒447-0084
Horikatamachi 〒447-0046
Hongomachi 〒447-0852
Maehamamachi 〒447-0827
Matsuemachi 〒447-0868
Matsubaramachi 〒447-0079
Matsumotomachi 〒447-0878
Maruyamamachi 〒447-0066
Miaimachi 〒447-0031
Misakimachi 〒447-0832
Midorimachi 〒447-0041
Minatohonmachi 〒447-0844
Miyakemachi 〒447-0026
Miyagomachi 〒447-0856
Miyamachi 〒447-0835
Momoyamamachi 〒447-0071
Yashikimachi 〒447-0077
Yanawamachi 〒447-0805
Yamagamimachi 〒447-0869
Yamashitamachi 〒447-0063
Yayoimachi 〒447-0814
Yokyumachi 〒447-0004
Yoshioimachi 〒447-0826
Ryusakumachi 〒447-0804
Rokkenmachi 〒447-0861
Wakamatsumachi 〒447-0836
Wakamizumachi 〒447-0005
Wakamiyamachi 〒447-0818
Washizukamachi 〒447-0808
Washibayashimachi 〒447-0802

Start with the postal code, the prefecture, the city, the district, and then the number of the block and housing unit. Then end with the person’s name.
Here’s an example of how to write a Japanese address in English.
〒170-3293
Tokyo
Ginza, Chuo-ku
5-2-1
Mr. Taro Tanaka

For more information on how to write a Japanese address, see this article.


To type the Japanese postal code, first type the character code '3012.' Then press ALT + X and Japan's postal code symbol will appear.


To obtain an address in Hekinan for receiving mail, sign up for a virtual address service like MailMate. MailMate provides you with a mailing address for receiving Japanese mail and packages. MailMate can also be used for company registration in Hekinan, along with mail handling for Japanese properties (e.g., akiya, Airbnb, minpaku, etc.)


There are two types of PO boxes available in Hekinan. The first type of PO box is provided by Hekinan Post and is only available for individuals with a daily volume of mail. The second type of PO box is provided by private services with no limits on daily mail volume. Learn more about how to open a PO box in Japan.


Japan Post offers Standard Mail for regular letters and small parcels, typically delivered in 2-3 days. Express Mail speeds this up to 1-2 days. Registered Mail adds tracking and insurance, requiring a signature on delivery. Yu-Pack handles larger parcels with tracking and insurance, delivered in 1-3 days. Letter Pack provides flat-rate options for documents and small items, with tracking available. EMS is for international express delivery, offering fast service to over 120 countries. Non-Standard Mail covers items exceeding standard size and weight limits. Private couriers like Yamato Transport's Takkyubin offer domestic and international parcel delivery with tracking. Sagawa Express provides similar services, including same-day delivery and refrigerated shipping. International couriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS offer express delivery with tracking and insurance. Specialized services include Cool TA-Q-BIN for refrigerated items, Yu-Mail for books and CDs, and Smart Letter for small documents. These options cover varying needs for speed, cost, and security. For more information on international shipping options, check out this article.


To send mail or packages from Hekinan to your home country using Japan Post, costs vary based on the service type and parcel weight. For Airmail, rates range from ¥2,050 for a 1kg parcel to ¥64,850 for a 30kg parcel. Surface Mail is cheaper, starting at ¥1,800 for a 1kg parcel to ¥21,000 for a 30kg parcel, but it takes longer. Factors affecting costs include weight, distance, and chosen service. Discounted rates are available for bulk shipments. For detailed rates and more information, visit the article here.


For sending mail and packages from Hekinan via Japan Post, the weight limit is 30 kg for most services. The size restrictions include a maximum combined length and girth of 3 meters (300 cm). For smaller parcels, the combined length and girth should not exceed 2 meters (200 cm). Specific dimensions and weight limits may vary depending on the service chosen (Airmail, Surface Mail, etc.). For detailed information, refer to the article here.


To print an international parcel label for Japan Post, start by creating an account on Japan Post's International Mail My Page Service. Register both sender and recipient information, then select the desired shipping service, such as EMS or Airmail. Input the shipment details, including content description, shipping date, and parcel weight. After reviewing and confirming all entered information, use the provided printer icon to print the label. For more details, refer to this article.