FERRY KUNIGA is operated by Oki Kisen and started service on April 1, 1999, connecting Tottori Prefecture (Sakai Port) – Chio Village (Raii Port) – Nishinoshima Town (Beppu Port) – Ama Town (Hishiura Port) – Oki Island Town (Nishigo Port) – Shimane Prefecture (Nanarui Port).

This time we boarded the Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga!
In this article, we will introduce the know-how you need to know in advance to enjoy the boat trip, as well as our impressions of the actual boarding experience.

Please take a look at the other article for more details about Ferry OKI!

▼FERRY OKI detailed article

Tottori and Shimane to Oki Island – Review of FERRY OKI!

Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA : Introduction of Specifications

1. Date of Launch : April 1, 1999
2. Length : 99.50 meters
3. Gross Tonnage : 2,375 tons
4. Cruising Speed : 20.43 knots (37.84 km/h)
5. Passenger Capacity : 823 passengers
6. Cargo capacity: 26 passenger cars, 20 8-ton trucks

Onboard Introduction of the Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA

Entrance(4F)

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Entrance(4F)

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Entrance of Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

The entrance is located just inside the boarding gate.
There is also an information desk, so if you have any problems, please ask for help.

Leave your luggage (suitcases, etc.) in front of the information desk before going to your room.
If you are using a private room, you can bring your luggage to your room.

There are stairs at the entrance, so those who use private rooms and those who use the game corner and rest rooms can go up the stairs at the entrance.

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Shop(4F)

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Shop(4F)

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Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga on board

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Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga's on-board tobacco store

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Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga's on-board snack store

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Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga's on-board souvenir store

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The concession stand was located near the entrance, right in front of the boarding gate.
Note that it closes when it gets close to the terminal port.

The store sold steamed meat buns, snacks, cup noodles, Oki Island souvenirs, and cigarettes.
The special pork buns were 380 yen and meat buns and bean-paste buns were 180 yen.

The store is located on the fourth floor near the entrance.

Note that it closes when it gets close to the terminal port.

There were four kinds of bento box lunches available, but I bought and ate one about an hour before disembarkation so as not to get drunk and spit it out because of the rough waves on the boat to Oki Island (laugh).

The lunch box was 750 yen per piece. (A bit pricey).

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Deck deck chair seats(4F)

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Deck deck chair seats(4F)

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Deck deck chair seats on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

The chair seats on the deck deck were free to come and go as they pleased.
Around spring or fall, it looks like you could stay there for a long time.

The view is great, but it is very cold in winter, so no one went outside during the voyage.
In summer, on the contrary, it might be too hot (~_~ 😉 )

I recommend this place for a change of pace!

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Vending Machine Corner(4F)

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Vending Machine Corner(4F)

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Vending machine corner on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

There was a vending machine at the entrance on the fourth floor.
No drinks were sold at the kiosks, so if you were thirsty, you would have to purchase one from the vending machine.

There were many suitcases of passengers in front of the vending machine.

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Rest Room(5F)

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Rest Room(5F)

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Rest room on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

Rest rooms were located on the 5th floor.
On the left side of the room, there are floor seats for group reservations.

The sofas without restrooms were full as soon as boarding began.
It seems better than sleeping in the hallway when the ship is full.

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Game Corner(5F)

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Game Corner(5F)

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Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga game corner on board

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Crane game machine at the game corner on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

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Slot table at the game corner on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

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There was a game corner on the 5th floor.
There were several crane games and slot machines.

There is nothing to do on the ship, so it is a great way to pass the time!

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Kids Room(5F)

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Kids Room(5F)

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Kids' room on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

The kids’ room was located across from the game corner on the 5th floor.
The room was fully equipped with ring toss, dice, and other little playthings.

If you are boarding the ship with small children, you may want to use this room!

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toilet(4F/5F)

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toilet(4F/5F)

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Toilets on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

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Multipurpose restroom on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

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There were two men’s and two women’s restrooms, one on the 4th floor and the other on the 5th floor.
Since the ferry often rocks, there was also a special sink for vomiting.

It is commonly referred to as a “waste sink.
If you feel nauseous, just run to the toilet and you will be at ease.

When I pulled the lever, it flowed easily.
There was also a multipurpose toilet near the entrance on the fourth floor.

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Shower Room(4F)

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Shower Room(4F)

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Shower room on board Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga

The shower room was located in the bathroom in front of the second class room on the first floor.
The shower room appeared right in front of me when I opened the door.

Incidentally, there were two shower rooms on the first floor.
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, etc. are not available and must be purchased at the store.

The showers are charged at 200 yen per shower, and when I asked the ship’s crew how long the water would last in the shower room, they told me that I could use it for 3 minutes for 200 yen.

When I put in 200 yen, a button appeared in red, so I pressed the button and water came out.
It took about 20 seconds to change from water to hot water in the shower, which I measured by feel to see if it was not used very often.

However, hot water comes out well, so it seems to be usable without any problem.
Since the time when it can be used is not indicated, it is a ship with a high degree of difficulty, but please try to use it by measuring 3 minutes by feel (laugh).

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Observation Deck(4F/F5)

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Observation Deck(4F/F5)

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Oki Kisen Ferry Kuniga's observation deck on board

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The view from the outdoor deck on the top floor of the ship is excellent, and there were several people taking commemorative photos with the Sea of Japan in the background.

On a clear day, the view from the observation deck was very nice (^-^)

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Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA’s Boarding Point & Access method

Tottori Pref.

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Tottori Pref.

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JR Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture

Boarding Point – Sakai Port
Train – Approx. 1minutes on foot from JR Sakaiminato
Bus – Sakaiminato(Bus Stop)

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Shimane pref.

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Shimane pref.

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Shimane Pref.'s Shichirui Port

Boarding Point – 七類港(島根県)
Bus Stop – Approx. 2minutes on foot from Meteo Plaza (bus stop)

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Oki island

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Oki island

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Saigo Port in Oki Island Town

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Beppu Port in Nishinoshima Town

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Kurai Port in Chio Village

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Oki Island Town (Shima-go)

Boarding Point – Saigo Port
Bus – Approx. 2 minutes on foot from Port Plaza (bus stop)

Ama Town(Shima-mae)

Boarding Point – Hishiura Port
Bus – Approx. 2 minutes on foot from Oki Kisen Noriba (bus stop)

Nishi-no-shima(Shima-mae)

Boarding Point – Beepu Port
Bus – Right after getting off at Beppu Port Ferry Terminal (bus stop)

Chibu village(Shima-mae)

Boarding Point – Kurii Port
Bus – Kurii Port Ferry Terminal (bus stop)

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Oki Kisen’s connecting bus is convenient!

There is a connecting bus (liaison bus) from Shimane city to the port.

The timetables of the connecting buses were operated according to the respective sailing schedules of “Ferry” and “High Speed Boat Rainbow Jet”.

The number of connecting buses increases depending on the time of year, so please visit the official website of Oki Kisen for the latest connecting bus timetable!

▼Oki Kisen Connecting Bus Timetable Page

https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/download/dl-timetable/274

How much is the fare/fee/price for boarding the Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA?

The boarding ticket was a thick cardboard.

The ticket can only be used on the day of purchase.

There are five room types: special, first-class, first-class, second-class, and second-class.

The cheapest room is a 2nd class room and the most expensive is a special room.

The last time I boarded Ferry Kuniga, I boarded the cheapest 2nd class room, so this time I reserved a private room in the cheapest class (Western-style room) and boarded the ferry.

How to Booking Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA

Oki Kisen only accepts online reservations for the high-speed boat Rainbow Jet.

Reservations are not accepted for passengers boarding the large ferries Oki, Kuniga, and Shirashima, except for rooms in the second class and higher.

I boarded the cheapest private room, so I made a reservation by phone in advance.

Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA Timetable

Oki Kisen’s regular schedule is as shown above, but the ferries in operation have a docking period (periodic maintenance) once a year, so the ship and time may differ.

When I boarded the ferry, it was during the docking period, so it operated at a limited time.

The details of the boats that operate vary depending on the time of year, so please check the official website of Oki Kisen!

▼Oki Kisen’s official website

https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/timetable/

Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA is the cheapest room “2nd class”

The 2nd class rooms on the 4th floor were almost full as they are the lowest fare.

I heard that during peak season, it is even more crowded.

The room is a sleeping together type room, and there are many pillows in the shelves on the wall, so you take as many as you need and sleep on them.

A limited number of blue blankets are also available, but they are rented out for 30 yen each, so during the cold season, you can put 30 yen in the fee box and use the blankets.

I slept using my backpack as a pillow as more people were sleeping around the pillow place, so I slept like an adult.

It would be better to have a pillow and a place to sleep as soon as you get on board.

There was a TV in the room with video, but the volume was low. (Almost inaudible level).

Please check out the cheapest private room “special room” in another article “Ferry Oki” of Oki Kisen!

▼Oki Kisen Ferry Oki detailed article

Tottori and Shimane to Oki Island – Review of FERRY OKI!

What I noticed when I boarded the Oki Kisen this time

The photo shows a second class room, which costs 1,000 yen more than the cheapest second class room, but it was almost fully occupied.

It was not a peak season or anything, but the other rooms were also almost fully occupied.

The 2nd class and extra 2nd class rooms are for sleeping together, and there are many pillows in the shelves on the wall, so you can take as many pillows as you need.

During peak season, the rooms seem to fill up quickly (~_~ ; )

There are also a limited number of blue blankets available for rent for 30 yen each, so during the cold season, you can put 30 yen in the fee box and use the blankets.

If there are a lot of people, they may sleep in the aisle on goza (straw mats)

The Oki Steamship did not end when the boat was full.
As a countermeasure for when the ship was full, we lent out goza (mats) and pillows so that passengers could sleep in the aisles.

When the 2nd and extra 2nd class cabins were full, we would lay out goza (straw mats) and pillows at the end of the aisle to create a simple sleeping area.
During the voyage, the aisles were lined with goza everywhere, and I walked along, thinking in my mind what would happen if I stepped on them because I couldn’t stand the rocking of the ship (lol)

Free Wi-Fi available on board the Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA

Ferry Kunigani had Docomo Free Wi-Fi on board.

If you need an Internet environment, please connect and use it.

Oki Kisen Ferry KUNIGA Latest Information and Operation Status

The final decision on the operation of Oki Kisen Ferry Oki will be made around noon on the day of departure based on marine and weather conditions.

You can check the operation status and cancellation rate of Oki Kisen Ferry Oki on the official website operated by Oki Kisen.

▼ Oki Kisen’s latest ferry operation status

https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/situation/

My impression of the Oki Kisen FERRY KUNIGA

This time we took the “Ferry Kuniga” of Oki Kisen Steamship Company from Sakai Port to Saigo Port.

I had heard that the Sea of Japan is often rough, and as I had heard, it was so rough that I almost lost my balance and fell down several times in the boat.

If you are prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to check the height of the waves in advance and take a ride on a day when it doesn’t look too rough.

The ride takes only 4 hours, so if you sleep, it will be over before you know it, so although there are airplanes available for sightseeing on Oki Island, a boat trip is definitely cheaper and more recommended!

If you are heading to Oki Island by Oki Kisen Boat, please be careful!

Have a nice boat trip! (^o^)/

▼FERRY OKI Detailed Article

Tottori and Shimane to Oki Island – Review of FERRY OKI!