Based on the construction examples of the Japanese LNG terminal,we study its construction characteristics including the terminal’s layout form,berth number,port collecting and distributing network,overall layout of the receiving terminal and tank number. The form of most LNG terminals in Japan is jetty with no more than 2 LNG berths.The capacity of LNG tanks is in direct proportion to the population and local gross domestic product. As for the LNG consumers’demand in Japan, the average capacity is 0.093 m3person and 34.2 m3billion yen in 2017,which may be referenced by China. The research result may serve as reference for the construction and operation of Chinese LNG terminals.