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Ferry Kuniga Travel Experience! How to Book & Fare
▼Detailed article on the Oki Ferry
Ferry Terminals & Access Methods
Tottori Prefecture, Sakaiminato
■ Ferry Terminal: Sakaiminato Passenger Service Office
■ Address: 215 Taishōmachi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture 684-0004, 1st Floor Minato Sakaiminato Exchange Center
■ Phone: 0859-44-4281
By Train: About 1-minute walk from [JR Sakaiminato Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PdkC3yC3y8BnHnYm8)
By Bus: About 2-minute walk from [Sakaiminato Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffivKSpBuTcxm8XLA)
Shimane Prefecture, Shichirui Port
■ Ferry Terminal: Shichirui Service Office
■ Address: 3246-1 Shichirui, Mihonoseki Town, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture 690-1311
■ Phone: 0852-72-2215
By Bus: About 2-minute walk from [Meteo Plaza Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wrx4nj7Lu2BqfvRcA)
Chibu Village (Island Front), Kurii Port
■ Ferry Terminal: Kurii Service Office
■ Address: 1730-6 Chibu Village, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture 684-0100
■ Phone: 08514-8-2359
By Bus: About 1-minute walk from [Kurii Port Ferry Terminal Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ExhiEgtGaJNWxyFu9)
Nishinoshima Town (Island Front), Beppu Port
■ Ferry Terminal: Nishinoshima Service Office
■ Address: 4386-3 Mitahachiman-mae, Nishinoshima Town, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture 684-0303
■ Phone: 08514-7-8024
By Bus: Directly from [Beppu Port Ferry Terminal Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NKS5p7YmonoaBajA7)
Oki Island Town (Island Rear), Saigo Port
■ Ferry Terminal: Saigo Service Office
■ Address: 61 Nakamachi Mekun no Shi, Oki no Shima Town, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture 685-0013
■ Phone: 08512-2-2266
By Bus: About 2-minute walk from [Oki Kisen Boarding Place Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hCJPQ7cwKwfZwgUC6)
Oki Island Town (Island Rear), Saigo Port
■ Ferry Terminal: Saigo Service Office
■ Address: 61 Nakamachi Mekun no Shi, Oki no Shima Town, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture 685-0013
■ Phone: 08512-2-2266
Airport: About 10 minutes by bus from [Oki Airport to Oki Port Plaza](https://maps.app.goo.gl/m2nqPjcegQTEeCrk8) (520 yen)
By Bus: About 2-minute walk from [Port Plaza Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/m2nqPjcegQTEeCrk8)
Shuttle Bus from JR Matsue Station to Shichirui Port or Sakai Port
| Station → Port | Ferry Departure Time |
| Matsue Station (07:50) → Shichirui Port (08:30) | Shichirui Port (09:00) |
| Sakaiminato Station (08:24) → Shichirui Port (08:39) | Shichirui Port (09:30) |
| Matsue Station (13:15) → Sakaiminato Station (13:55) | Sakaiminato (14:25) |
| Ferry Arrival Time | Port → Station |
| Shichirui Port (17:55) | Shichirui Port (18:00) → Matsue Station (18:40) Shichirui Port (18:00) → Sakaiminato Station (18:15) |
| Shichirui Port (17:35) | Shichirui Port (17:45) → Matsue Station (18:25) |
| Sakaiminato (13:20) | Sakaiminato Station (13:25) → Matsue Station (14:05) Sakaiminato Station (13:25) → Shichirui Port (13:40) |
The connection bus operates according to the schedule of the “Ferry” and “High-Speed Boat Rainbow Jet” services.
The connection bus timetable varies depending on the season, so please check the latest schedule on the official Oki Kisen website!
▼Oki Kisen Connection Bus Timetable Page
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/download/dl-timetable/274
Ferry Fares & Prices
| Mainland to Oki | Island Front to Island Rear | |
| Adult | 6,000 yen | 2,300 yen |
| Child | 3,000 yen | 1,200 yen |
| Student (Junior High and High School) | 4,500 yen | 1,800 yen |
| Student (Elementary School) | 2,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
| Senior Citizens (Age 65 and above) | 5,400 yen | 2,100 yen |
Note: Additional charges may apply depending on the specific ferry or time of year. If traveling with a pet, please inquire for applicable fees. For details, refer to the official ferry fare page for further updates.
Reservation Method
The Oki Kisen high-speed ferry, Rainbow Jet, is the only one that offers online reservations.
Large ferries (Oki, Kuni-ga, Shirashima) accept reservations only for premium rooms, such as second-class and above.
The ferry I took was the cheapest second-class, so no reservation was needed.
| Shirui Sales Office | 0852-72-2215 |
| Sakai Passenger Sales Office | 0859-44-4281 |
| Nishigo Sales Office | 08512-2-2266 |
| Nishinoshima Sales Office | 08514-7-8024 |
| Ami Sales Office | 08514-2-0055 |
| Headquarters (Reception Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM) | 08512-2-1122 |
Timetable and Travel Time
Timetable
| Oki | Kuni-ga | Ferry Shirashima | Ferry Shirashima | |
| Sakai Port (Sakai City) |
– | – | – | Departure 14:25 |
| Shirui Port (Matsue City) |
Departure 9:00 | Departure 9:30 | – | ▼ |
| Kurii Port (Chibu Village) |
▼ | Arrival 11:30 Departure 11:35 |
– | ▼ |
| Beppu Port (Nishinoshima Town) |
▼ | Arrival 12:05 Departure 12:20 |
– | Arrival 17:05 Departure 17:15 |
| Hishura Port (Ami Town) |
▼ | Arrival 12:40 Departure 12:50 |
– | ▼ |
| Nishigo Port (Okinoshima Town) |
Arrival 11:25 Departure 12:05 |
Arrival 14:00 Departure 15:10 |
Departure 8:30 | Arrival 18:30 |
| Hishura Port (Ami Town) |
Arrival 13:15 Departure 15:15 |
▼ | Arrival 9:40 Departure 9:50 |
– |
| Beppu Port (Nishinoshima Town) |
Arrival 15:30 Departure 15:45 |
▼ | Arrival 10:05 Departure 10:20 |
– |
| Kurii Port (Chibu Village) |
▼ | ▼ | Arrival 10:50 Departure 10:55 |
– |
| Shirui Port (Matsue City) |
Arrival 17:55 | Arrival 17:35 | ▼ | – |
| Sakai Port (Sakai City) |
– | – | Arrival 13:20 | – |
Estimated Travel Time
| Route | Travel Time |
| Shimane Prefecture (Shirui Port) – Chibu Village (Kurii Port) | 2 hours |
| Shimane Prefecture (Shirui Port) – Nishinoshima Town (Beppu Port) | 2 hours 35 minutes |
| Shimane Prefecture (Shirui Port) – Ami Town (Hishura Port) | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Shimane Prefecture (Shirui Port) – Okinoshima Town (Nishigo Port | Direct) | 2 hours 25 minutes |
| Shimane Prefecture (Shirui Port) – Okinoshima Town (Nishigo Port | Local) | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Route | Travel Time |
| Tottori Prefecture (Sakai Port) – Chibu Village (Kurii Port) | 2 hours 25 minutes |
| Tottori Prefecture (Sakai Port) – Nishinoshima Town (Beppu Port) | 3 hours |
| Tottori Prefecture (Sakai Port) – Ami Town (Hishura Port) | – |
| Tottori Prefecture (Sakai Port) – Okinoshima Town (Nishigo Port | Local) | 4 hours 30 minutes |
The Oki Kisen operating times are as shown above, but please note that there is a annual dry-docking period (regular maintenance), during which ships and schedules may differ.
For detailed information on the vessels in operation, please check the official Oki Kisen website!
▼ Official Oki Kisen Website
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/timetable
Oki Kisen Boarding Rate
The special second-class room is 1,000 yen more expensive than the standard second-class room, but it was almost full. Even though it wasn’t a busy period, most other rooms were also nearly filled.
Both second-class and special second-class rooms are dormitory-style, with pillows placed on the shelves along the walls. You take only what you need. During busy periods, it’s likely to fill up quickly.
The blue blankets are limited in number, but you can rent them for 30 yen. Please put 30 yen into the payment box if you wish to use one during the cold season.
Onboard Wi-Fi
There was Docomo Free Wi-Fi onboard the Oki Kisen ferry.
If you need internet access, feel free to connect and use it.
Latest Information & Operational Status
The final decision on the operation of the Oki Kisen Ferry will be made around noon on the day of departure, based on the sea and weather conditions.
The operational status and cancellation rates of the Oki Kisen ferry can be checked on the official Oki Kisen website.
▼ Latest Oki Kisen Ferry Operational Status
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/situation/
Ferry Kuni-ga Ship Information
Ferry Kuni-ga Interior Map
▼ Oki Kisen “Ferry Kuni-ga” Interior Map Page
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/files/original/2022020711121552363b22c82.pdf
Ferry Kuni-ga Interior Introduction
Entrance (4F)
Shop (4F)
Deck Chair Seating (4F)
Vending Machine Corner (4F)
Restroom (5F)
Game Corner (5F)
Kids Room (5F)
Toilets (4F/5F)
Shower Room (4F)
Observation Deck (4F/F5)
Ferry Kuni-ga FAQ
Fare Information
| Mainland to Oki | Shima-mae to Shima-go | Beppu to Hishiu (Shima-mae to Shima-mae) |
Hishiu to Koi (Shima-mae to Shima-mae) |
Koi to Beppu (Shima-mae to Shima-mae) |
|
| Special Room | 8,890 yen | 4,120 yen | 1,150 yen | 2,040 yen | 2,040 yen |
| First Class | 7,930 yen | 3,630 yen | 830 yen | 1,730 yen | 1,730 yen |
| Standard Class | 6,360 yen | 2,910 yen | 650 yen | 1,390 yen | 1,390 yen |
| Special Economy | 4,520 yen | 2,120 yen | 630 yen | 1,040 yen | 1,040 yen |
| Economy | 3,510 yen | 1,600 yen | 410 yen | 780 yen | 780 yen |
| Oki | Kuni-ga | Ferry Shirashima | Ferry Shirashima | |
| Sakaiminato (Sakaiminato City) |
– | – | – | Departure 14:25 |
| Shirauo Port (Matsue City) |
Departure 9:00 | Departure 9:30 | – | ▼ |
| Koi Port (Chibu Village) |
▼ | Arrival 11:30 Departure 13:35 |
– | ▼ |
| Beppu Port (Nishinoshima Town) |
▼ | Arrival 12:05 Departure 12:20 |
– | Arrival 17:05 Departure 17:15 |
| Hishiu Port (Ama Town) |
▼ | Arrival 12:40 Departure 12:50 |
– | ▼ |
| Saigo Port (Okinoshima Town) |
Arrival 11:25 Departure 12:05 |
Arrival 14:00 Departure 15:10 |
Departure 8:30 | Arrival 18:30 |
| Hishiu Port (Ama Town) |
Arrival 13:15 Departure 15:15 |
▼ | Arrival 9:40 Departure 9:50 |
– |
| Beppu Port (Nishinoshima Town) |
Arrival 15:30 Departure 15:45 |
▼ | Arrival 10:05 Departure 10:20 |
– |
| Koi Port (Chibu Village) |
▼ | ▼ | Arrival 10:50 Departure 10:55 |
– |
| Shirauo Port (Matsue City) |
Arrival 17:55 | Arrival 17:35 | ▼ | – |
| Sakaiminato (Sakaiminato City) |
– | – | Arrival 13:20 | – |
The official Oki Kisen website provides real-time updates on the operation status and wave height. The wave height information is based on forecasts from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Matsue Local Meteorological Observatory, but sometimes also takes into account information from the company’s operating vessels.
In the case of bad weather, the decision to cancel is typically made one hour before departure based on the latest information from sources like the Japan Meteorological Agency. As a general guideline, a high-speed ferry will be canceled when wave height reaches 3m, and a regular ferry will be canceled when it reaches 5m.
For the latest wave height information, please visit Oki Kisen’s official website.
For vehicle (car or motorcycle) bookings and ferry cabin reservations, reservations are available by phone for cabins above the Standard 2nd class. High-speed ferries can be booked via both phone and online.
For High-Speed Ferries
https://www.oki-kisen.net/reserve-rainbow/users/sign_in
Phone Reservations
(Operating hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
– Shirusen Sales Office: 0852-72-2215
– Sakaiminato Passenger Sales Office: 0859-44-4281
– Saigo Sales Office: 08512-2-2266
– Nishinohama Sales Office: 08514-7-8024
– Amani Sales Office: 08514-2-0055
(Operating hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
– Headquarters: 08512-2-1122
The connection bus timetable is aligned with the departure and arrival times of both ferries and high-speed boats. Please check the official Oki Kisen website for the “Connection Bus Timetable” page.
▼ Oki Kisen Official Website “Connection Bus Timetable” Page
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/download/dl-timetable/274
Onboard Experience & Personal Review
I boarded the Oki Kisen *Ferry Kuniga* from Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture to Saigo Port, Oki Island. After stopping at each port (excluding Amani Town’s Hishihura Port), the ferry departed at 2:10 PM from Saigo Port and arrived at Shiru Port at 6:35 PM.
This time, I used the cheapest 2nd-class room, which was almost full. During peak seasons, it gets even more crowded.
Since I boarded in February, it was quite cold, and many people used the blue blankets available for rent at 30 yen each. If you’re traveling in the winter, you should try using the blankets by paying the 30 yen fee at the payment box.
The room had a TV that was playing some videos, but the sound was very low (almost inaudible).
About an hour before arriving at Saigo Port, I bought a bento from the shop onboard. It was 750 yen, and while it seemed a bit pricey for the contents, I didn’t have the energy to walk around Oki Island after arriving, so I ate the meal onboard.
By the time I finished the bento, the waves had become rougher, and the boat started to rock more. I regretted my choice of timing for eating!
The wave height was around 4.0m, and it was particularly rocky between Sakaiminato and Chibu Village, as well as between Nishinohama Town and Saigo Port.
When I arrived at Saigo Port, snow was falling, and it was extremely cold. I quickly made my way to my accommodation since the snow had already accumulated on Oki Island.
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