Shiraishi Island白石島

The questions people ask first about Shiraishi Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyVery safe.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Street or quick mealSan-chan's meal (curry noodles, fried rice)¥800–1,500 (≈ US$6–11)
• BeerBeer at San-chan's¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Budget bedRyokan, per person, a night, per person¥4,500 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedInternational Villa, per person, a night, per person¥5,000 (≈ US$35)
• High-end bedInternational Villa, per person, a night, per person¥5,000 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

OKJ Okayama Momotaro Airport (Bus or train to Okayama, then JR to Kasaoka; allow 1.5–2 h to the ferry) · KIX Kansai International (Shinkansen or limited express to Okayama, then JR to Kasaoka; allow 3.5–4 h)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed

Mid

¥8,000–13,000 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed

High

¥13,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed

• Ferries are limited and the last boat back to Kasaoka leaves in the evening: check the Sanyo Kisen timetable before you commit to a day trip.
• San-chan's is the only real restaurant; it opens Jul–Aug and may close early on weeknights unless you call ahead.
• Self-caterers should buy food in Kasaoka — the supermarket is next to the ferry terminal and train station.
• Most guesthouses take cash; the only ATM is at the post office during business hours.
• Mobile coverage is fine on major carriers; free Wi-Fi is at the port and some lodgings.