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Uki宇城
Spend a half day to a full day in Uki; one night only if you need a base for Amakusa ferry connections.
Uki is a small coastal city in Kumamoto Prefecture, reachable by limited‑express train or car. Its main draws are firefly viewing in summer, Wakamiya Beach, local craft shops and the Misumi Sea Pyramid ferry terminal. With limited train frequency, a day visit from Kumamoto works best; stay overnight only if you plan a ferry to Amakusa.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (high humidity, firefly season ends, train less frequent)
- Airport
- KMJ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uki, 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
- SafetyUki is safe for tourists; main risks are limited train frequency and summer humidity; keep an eye on firefly site access.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKMJ Kumamoto Airport (30 min by car to Uki).
- Getting aroundJR Misumi line to Uki station; city buses from Kumamoto Kotsu Center run through Uki and onward to Amakusa.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KMJ Kumamoto Airport (30 min by car to Uki)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Misumi line to Uki station; city buses from Kumamoto Kotsu Center run through Uki and onward to Amakusa. Car via Route 3/266 is fastest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Misumi Sea Pyramid ferry terminal
goDoor to door: ≈45 min from Kumamoto
JR Misumi line to Uki, then local bus 5 min walk
Connects to Amakusa ferries
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kumamoto city hotels
Closest major accommodation; 45 min drive to Uki
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dormitory bed2 × 3 nights × ¥3,500 | ¥21,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ¥8,000 | ¥48,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥11,500 per person per day, bed included | ¥69,000≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local shop | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ferry to Amakusa (adult) | ¥720 (≈ US$5) |
| Wakamiya Beach parking | ¥200–¥400 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- JR Misumi line runs only one train per hour; check the timetable for the first (6:25) and last (23:09) services.JR Misumi line runs only one train per hour; check the timetable for the first (6:25 AM) and last (11:09 PM) services.
- Firefly viewing sites are seasonal; confirm dates before planning.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Uki宇城
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Kumamoto (check address); other nations use Osaka or Tokyo embassies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hakata → Kumamoto (JR): ¥2,890 (≈ US$20) (check); 2‑3 h total
- Kumamoto → Uki (Misumi line): ¥720 (≈ US$5) one‑way, hourly service
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basu tei wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (high humidity, firefly season ends, train less frequent) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Consider staying in Kumamoto for more hotel options.
- Rent a car for flexible access to beaches and craft sites.
Sources
- officialUki Trip guide (Japanese)
- fieldWikidata – Uki
- secondaryWikivoyage: Uki, revision 5042200 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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