Ferry Oki Travel Experience! How to Book & Fares

2025年3月4日

Ferry Oki

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Boarding Locations & Access

Tottori Prefecture – Sakaiminato Port

JR Sakaiminato Station, Tottori Prefecture Icon — JR Sakaiminato Station, Tottori Prefecture

■ Boarding Terminal: Saka Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 215 Taisho-machi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture, 684-0004, Minato Sakaiminato Exchange Hall, 1st Floor
■ Phone Number: 0859-44-4281

Access to Sakaiminato

Train: From [JR Sakaiminato Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PdkC3yC3y8BnHnYm8), about 1 minute on foot
Bus: From [Sakaiminato Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffivKSpBuTcxm8XLA), about 2 minutes on foot

Shimane Prefecture – Shichirui Port

■ Boarding Terminal: Shichirui Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 3246-1 Shichirui, Miho-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, 690-1311
■ Phone Number: 0852-72-2215

Access to Shichirui Port

Bus Stop: From [Meteo Plaza Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wrx4nj7Lu2BqfvRcA), about 2 minutes on foot

Chibu Village (Island-mae) – Kurii Port

Chibu Village Kurii Port Icon — Chibu Village Kurii Port

■ Boarding Terminal: Kurii Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 1730-6 Chibu Village, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture, 684-0100
■ Phone Number: 08514-8-2359

Access to Kurii Port

Bus Stop: From [Kurii Port Ferry Terminal Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ExhiEgtGaJNWxyFu9), about 1 minute on foot

Nishinoshima Town (Island-mae) – Beppu Port

Nishinoshima Town Beppu Port Icon — Nishinoshima Town Beppu Port

■ Boarding Terminal: Nishinoshima Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 4386-3 Mitaraki, Nishinoshima Town, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture, 684-0303
■ Phone Number: 08514-7-8024

Access to Beppu Port

Bus Stop: From [Beppu Port Ferry Terminal Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NKS5p7YmonoaBajA7), immediately after getting off

Amishima Town (Island-mae) – Hishiu Port

Okinoshima Town Saigo Port Icon — Okinoshima Town Saigo Port

■ Boarding Terminal: Kaido Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 1365-5 Fukui, Amishima Town, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture, 684-0404
■ Phone Number: 08514-2-0055

Access to Hishiu Port

Bus Stop: From [Oki Kisen Boarding Point Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hCJPQ7cwKwfZwgUC6), about 2 minutes on foot

Okinoshima Town (Island-go) – Saigo Port

■ Boarding Terminal: Saigo Passenger Terminal
■ Address: 61 Meishitaya, Okinoshima Town, Oki-gun, Shimane Prefecture, 685-0013
■ Phone Number: 08512-2-2266

Access to Saigo Port

Airport: From Oki Airport, about 10 minutes by bus to Oki Port Plaza (520 yen)
Bus Stop: From [Port Plaza Bus Stop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/m2nqPjcegQTEeCrk8), about 2 minutes on foot

Shuttle Bus from JR Matsue Station to Shichirui Port or Sakai Port

Port → Station

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 Port (14:25)

Station → Port

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 Port (13:20)	Sakaiminato Station (13:25) → Matsue Station (14:05) Sakaiminato Station (13:25) → Shichirui Port (13:40)

The shuttle bus operates according to the sailing schedules of both the “Ferry” and “Rainbow Jet” high-speed boats.

Note that the shuttle bus timetable may change depending on the season. Please check the latest timetable on Oki Kisen’s official website!

▼ Oki Kisen Shuttle Bus Timetable Page
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/download/dl-timetable/274

Ferry Fare & Prices

	Mainland → Oki	Island-mae → Island-go	Beppu → Hishiu (Island-mae → Island-mae)	Hishiu → Kurii (Island-mae → Island-mae)	Kurii → Beppu (Island-mae → Island-mae)
Special Room	8,890 yen	4,120 yen	1,150 yen	2,040 yen	2,040 yen
Special Class	7,930 yen	3,630 yen	830 yen	1,730 yen	1,730 yen
First Class	6,360 yen	2,910 yen	650 yen	1,390 yen	1,390 yen
Second Class	4,520 yen	2,120 yen	630 yen	1,040 yen	1,040 yen
General Class	3,510 yen	1,600 yen	410 yen	780 yen	780 yen

The purchased boarding tickets are valid only for the day.

The tickets are made of cardboard and are collected after disembarking, so they will not remain in your possession.

Booking Methods

Okikisen offers online booking only for the Rainbow Jet high-speed ferry.
For large ferries (Oki, Kuniga, Shirashima), reservations are accepted only for rooms in second-class or above.

The ferry I boarded was the cheapest second-class room, so no reservation was made in advance.

Phone numbers for each office (Reception hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)

Shiroumi Office	0852-72-2215
Sakai Passenger Office	0859-44-4281
Saigo Office	08512-2-2266
Nishino Island Office	08514-7-8024
Amma Office	08514-2-0055
Headquarters (Reception hours 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)	08512-2-1122

Timetable & Travel Time

Timetable

Okikisen Ferry Timetable

	Oki	Kuniga	Ferry Shirashima	Ferry Shirashima
Sakai Port (Sakai City)	–	–	–	Departure 14:25
Shiroumi Port (Matsue City)	Departure 9:00	Departure 9:30	–	▼
Kaoi Port (Chibu Village)	▼	Arrives 11:30 Departs 11:35	–	▼
Beppu Port (Nishino Island Town)	▼	Arrives 12:05 Departs 12:20	–	Arrives 17:05 Departs 17:15
Hishiura Port (Amma Town)	▼	Arrives 12:40 Departs 12:50	–	▼
Saigo Port (Okinoshima Town)	Arrives 11:25 Departs 12:05	Arrives 14:00 Departs 15:10	Departs 8:30	Arrives 18:30
Hishiura Port (Amma Town)	Arrives 13:15 Departs 15:15	▼	Arrives 9:40 Departs 9:50	–
Beppu Port (Nishino Island Town)	Arrives 15:30 Departs 15:45	▼	Arrives 10:05 Departs 10:20	–
Kaoi Port (Chibu Village)	▼	▼	Arrives 10:50 Departs 10:55	–
Shiroumi Port (Matsue City)	Arrives 17:55	Arrives 17:35	▼	–
Sakai Port (Sakai City)	–	–	Arrives 13:20	–

Estimated Travel Time

From Shiroumi Port

Route	Travel Time
Shimane (Shiroumi Port) – Chibu Village (Kaoi Port)	2 hours
Shimane (Shiroumi Port) – Nishino Island Town (Beppu Port)	2 hours 35 minutes
Shimane (Shiroumi Port) – Amma Town (Hishiura Port)	3 hours 10 minutes
Shimane (Shiroumi Port) – Okinoshima Town (Saigo Port \| Direct)	2 hours 25 minutes
Shimane (Shiroumi Port) – Okinoshima Town (Saigo Port \| Stopover)	4 hours 30 minutes

From Sakai Port

Route	Travel Time
Tottori (Sakai Port) – Chibu Village (Kaoi Port)	2 hours 25 minutes
Tottori (Sakai Port) – Nishino Island Town (Beppu Port)	3 hours
Tottori (Sakai Port) – Amma Town (Hishiura Port)	–
Tottori (Sakai Port) – Okinoshima Town (Saigo Port \| Stopover)	4 hours 30 minutes

※Sakai Port’s ferry does not stop at Hishiura Port.

The Okikisen ferry schedules above may change due to regular dock maintenance once a year. Please check for updated schedules on the Okikisen official website!

▼Okikisen Official Website
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/timetable

Okikisen Ferry Seat Occupancy

Okikisen Ferry second-class special room

The second-class special room is 1,000 yen more expensive than the standard second-class room, but it was nearly full. Although it wasn’t a busy period, most of the rooms were almost completely booked.

The second-class and second-class special rooms are dormitory-style, with pillows placed on shelves along the walls, and passengers take as many as needed. During peak periods, these rooms fill up quickly.

Blue blankets are available for rent at 30 yen each. Please place 30 yen in the box if you need one during cold weather.

Onboard Wi-Fi

There was Docomo Free Wi-Fi available onboard the Ferry Oki.

If you need internet access, you can connect and use it during the journey.

Latest Information & Operational Status

The final decision on the operation of the Okikisen Ferry Oki depends on sea conditions and weather. The decision on whether the ferry will depart is usually made by noon on the day of departure.

Check the official website for the latest status and cancellation rates of the Okikisen Ferry Oki.

▼Latest Ferry Operation Status

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

Ferry Oki Ship Information

Ferry Oki docked at Saigo Port

photo by mitemil

Ship Name – Okikisen Ferry Oki
Date of Service – April 1, 2004
Length – 99.50 meters
Gross Tonnage – 2,366 tons
Cruising Speed – Maximum 20.46 knots (37.89 km/h)
Passenger Capacity – 822 people
Cargo Capacity – 26 standard passenger cars, 20 8-ton trucks

Ferry Oki Deck Map

▼Ferry Oki Deck Map
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/files/original/202202071112045120ff1dc3a.pdf

Ferry Oki Interior Tour

Entrance (4F)

Entrance of Okikisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Shop (4F)

Shop and eating area onboard Okikisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Special pork buns cost 380 yen, meat buns and red bean buns were 180 yen each. Cup noodles were priced at 290 yen each.

Deck Chair Seating (4F)

Deck chair seating onboard Okikisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Vending Machine Corner (4F)

Vending machine corner on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Restroom (5F)

Restroom on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Game Corner (5F)

Game corner on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Kids Room (5F)

Kids room on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Restroom (4F/5F)

Restroom on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Shower Room (4F)

Shower room on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Shower duration: 3 minutes (200 yen)

Smoking Area (4F)

Smoking area on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Observation Deck (4F/F5)

Sunset view from observation deck on Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

Observation deck on board Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

photo by mitemil

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Oki Kisen Ferry Oki

What are the cancellation fees and prices for Oki Kisen Ferry?

Fare

	Mainland to Oki	Shimane to Oki	Beppu to Hishiu (Shimane to Shimane)	Hishiu to Kyoi (Shimane to Shimane)	Kyoi to Beppu (Shimane to Shimane)
Special Room	8,890 yen	4,120 yen	1,150 yen	2,040 yen	2,040 yen
Special Class	7,930 yen	3,630 yen	830 yen	1,730 yen	1,730 yen
1st Class	6,360 yen	2,910 yen	650 yen	1,390 yen	1,390 yen
Special 2nd Class	4,520 yen	2,120 yen	630 yen	1,040 yen	1,040 yen
2nd Class	3,510 yen	1,600 yen	410 yen	780 yen	780 yen

What is the Oki Kisen Ferry schedule?

	Oki	Kuniga	Ferry Shirashima	Ferry Shirashima
Sakaiminato (Sakaiminato City)	–	–	–	Departure 14:25
Shirui Port (Matsue City)	Departure 9:00	Departure 9:30	–	▼
Kyoi Port (Chibu Village)	▼	Arrival 11:30 Departure 13:35	–	▼
Beppu Port (Nishi-no-shima Town)	▼	Arrival 12:05 Departure 12:20	–	Arrival 17:05 Departure 17:15
Hishiu Port (Ami Town)	▼	Arrival 12:40 Departure 12:50	–	▼
Nishigo Port (Oki-no-shima Town)	Arrival 11:25 Departure 12:05	Arrival 14:00 Departure 15:10	Departure 8:30	Arrival 18:30
Hishiu Port (Ami Town)	Arrival 13:15 Departure 15:15	▼	Arrival 9:40 Departure 9:50	–
Beppu Port (Nishi-no-shima Town)	Arrival 15:30 Departure 15:45	▼	Arrival 10:05 Departure 10:20	–
Kyoi Port (Chibu Village)	▼	▼	Arrival 10:50 Departure 10:55	–
Shirui Port (Matsue City)	Arrival 17:55	Arrival 17:35	▼	–
Sakaiminato (Sakaiminato City)	–	–	Arrival 13:20	–

How can I know the cancellation timing or operational status of Oki Kisen Ferry?

Oki Kisen Ferry’s official website provides the latest operation status and wave height information. The wave height data is based on forecasts from the Japan Meteorological Agency and Matsue Local Meteorological Observatory, though information from vessels currently in operation is also considered.

The decision to cancel departures during bad weather is typically made one hour before departure, based on the latest information from the Japan Meteorological Agency and others. As a rough guideline, high-speed boats are canceled if the wave height exceeds 3 meters, and ferries are canceled if the wave height exceeds 5 meters.

For the latest wave height information, please check the Oki Kisen Ferry official website.

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

How can I make a reservation for Oki Kisen Ferry?

Reservations are available for vehicle boarding (cars, motorcycles) and ferry cabins from Special 2nd Class onward via phone. High-speed boats can be reserved by phone and online.

High-speed boat reservations

https://www.oki-kisen.net/reserve-rainbow/users/sign_in

Phone reservations

(Available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
– Shirui Office: 0852-72-2215
– Sakaiminato Passenger Office: 0859-44-4281
– Nishigo Office: 08512-2-2266
– Nishi-no-shima Office: 08514-7-8024
– Ami Office: 08514-2-0055

(Available from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
– Head Office: 08512-2-1122

Where are the bus stations and timetables for connecting buses for Oki Kisen Ferry?

The connecting buses depart according to the departure and arrival times of the ferry and high-speed boat. Please refer to the Oki Kisen Ferry official website’s “Connecting Bus Timetable” page.

▼ Oki Kisen Ferry official website “Connecting Bus Timetable” page
https://www.oki-kisen.co.jp/download/dl-timetable/274

Experience & Personal Impressions of Boarding the Ferry

Lunch box bought at Oki Anki Market, along with a sandwich and cola from Wellness

We boarded the Oki Kisen “Ferry Oki” from Saigo Port in Oki Island Town to Shiraoi Port in Shimane Prefecture.
It was a short voyage with a direct route, departing from Saigo Port at 15:40 and arriving at Shiraoi Port 2 hours and 25 minutes later.

Since we had about 2 hours until the ferry’s arrival, we bought a cola and sandwich from a drugstore called Wellness near the terminal, and also bought a lunch box from Oki Anki Market to eat at the terminal.

Open lunch box purchased at Oki Anki Market

The rice used for the rice balls was from Oki Island’s own uruchi rice, and the lunch box had a rare ingredient, “baitaki” (a type of shellfish), which is a local specialty of Oki Island.

It was very delicious, so I highly recommend visiting during the ferry’s waiting time!

Inside the Oki Kisen Ferry Oki special class room (Western style), lying down

I spent time in the most affordable private room, the Special Class Room (Western style), on the “Ferry Oki”.
The ferry had a shop on board, so I bought cup noodles and a meat bun for dinner, and enjoyed the meal while looking out at the vast ocean.

There weren’t any large waves, so the ship didn’t rock much during the voyage.

Advantages & Disadvantages

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Food like cup noodles and lunch boxes are available at the onboard shop

There are connecting buses from urban stations to each port, making it easy to access

It is affordable for a 5-hour boat journey

Free Wi-Fi is available

Large luggage can be left at the ship's entrance, so there's no need to carry it to the room

Disembarking and embarking at each island is smooth, so even in rough seas, the ferry arrives almost on time

デメリット

It takes more time compared to flying

It takes about 40 minutes by bus from Matsue Station to the port, which is a bit far

The Japan Sea in winter is often rough, so the ship can rock so much that it becomes hard to stand inside

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