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Oki Islands隠岐諸島
Two nights minimum: one for Dōgo (the main island) and one for the Dōzen group. A day-trip from the mainland is not realistic.
The Oki Islands are a remote archipelago 100 km off the coast of Shimane, known for their geopark status, rugged coastlines, and history as a place of imperial exile. With four inhabited islands, the trip requires at least two nights to see the main sights: Dōgo's waterfalls and shrine, and the Dōzen group's caldera views. Access is by plane or ferry from Shimane.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, typhoon risk), Dec–Feb (rough seas, some ferry cancellations)
- Airport
- OKI
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
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
Emergency numbers for Oki Islands110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
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 Oki Islands, 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
- SafetyThe Oki Islands are very safe.
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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 · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English) (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.
- AirportOKI Oki Airport (On Dōgo; flights from Izumo and Osaka–Itami (JAL/JAC).).
- Getting aroundRent a car or scooter on Dōgo (book ahead).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles (soba or udon)¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- BeerBeer (can at konbini / draught at izakaya)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within Dōgo¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedHostel or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedRyokan or hotel double room, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedRyokan or hotel double room, a night, per room¥35,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · Mid ¥14,000 (≈ US$95) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
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 →
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
- OKI Oki Airport (On Dōgo; flights from Izumo and Osaka–Itami (JAL/JAC).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oki Islands: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
17 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
Rent a car or scooter on Dōgo (book ahead). Buses connect the main towns but are infrequent. Ferries and hydrofoils link the islands; check the Oki Kisen schedule daily.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 3–4 h
Ferry from Dōgo to Shichirui or Sakaiminato, then bus to Matsue station
A full day each way; better as a stop before or after the islands.
Door to door: About 4 h
Ferry to Shichirui, bus to Matsue, then train to Izumo
Too far for a day trip; combine with Matsue on the mainland.
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.
Okinoshima town (Dōgo)
Main port and transport hub; most hotels, ryokan and restaurants.
Nishinoshima (Dōzen)
Smaller island with minshuku and a few inns; quieter, closer to the caldera.
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
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥12,000–20,000 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × ¥18,000 | ¥36,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ¥14,000 | ¥56,000 |
| Ferry Dōgo ↔ Shichirui (2nd class, one way)2 × ¥3,870 · check | ¥7,740 |
| Hydrofoil Dōgo ↔ Shichirui (one way)2 × ¥7,360 · check | ¥14,720 |
| Car rental Dōgo, one day1 × ¥6,000 · check | ¥6,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥18,070 |
| Trip total≈ ¥34,630 per person per day, bed included | ¥138,530≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bowl of noodles (soba or udon) | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer (can at konbini / draught at izakaya) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) / ¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Ferry Dōgo ↔ Dōzen (one way)check | ¥1,500–2,500 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Bus ride within Dōgo | ¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries can be cancelled in rough weather; allow a buffer day if you have a flight to catch.
- Car rental on Dōgo is limited; reserve weeks ahead in peak season.
- No ATM on the smaller Dōzen islands; bring enough cash from Dōgo or the mainland.
- The disputed Dokdo/Takeshima islets are claimed by Japan as part of Oki; the only way to visit is from South Korea.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Oki Islands隠岐諸島
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The nearest consulate is in Osaka; most embassies are in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oki Airport → Okinoshima town: about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11) by taxi, 10 min (check)
- Ferry Dōgo → Shichirui (2nd class): ¥3,870 (≈ US$30), about 2.5 h (check)
- Hydrofoil Dōgo → Shichirui: ¥7,360 (≈ US$50), about 50 min (check)
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)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- フェリーターミナルはどこですか？ — Where is the ferry terminal? (ferī tāminaru 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 Oki Islands. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, typhoon risk), Dec–Feb (rough seas, some ferry cancellations) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Dangyo Falls, Dōgo shrines, Nishinoshima caldera viewpoints.
- Eat pages with seasonal seafood (squid, crab) and local sake.
- Ferry schedule fixture with cancellation alerts.
- Car rental booking widget for Dōgo.
Sources
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