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Iki壱岐
Iki is a quiet island escape for 1–2 nights: dolphin park, volcanic coast and seafood. Skip if you only have time for Nagasaki or Tsushima.
Iki is a group of 23 remote islands off Nagasaki's north coast, population about 28,000. It offers a dolphin park, the island's highest point Takenotsuji Mountain (212 m), and a relaxed pace. Most visitors come for a night or two, combining it with a trip to Tsushima or Fukuoka.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- IKI
- Nights
- 1–2
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Iki110 ▾
- 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 Iki, 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
- SafetyIki is a safe rural island.
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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.
- AirportcheckIKI Iki Airport (Two flights a day to Nagasaki, one daily to Osaka (check)).
- Getting aroundLocal bus company Iki-kotsu covers the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel or minshuku bed, a night, per person¥4,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
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
- IKI Iki Airport (Two flights a day to Nagasaki, one daily to Osaka (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
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: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Iki: 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 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
Local bus company Iki-kotsu covers the island. A rental car is the most flexible option; book ahead in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tsushima
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Ferry from Iki to Tsushima, about 2 h
Combine Iki and Tsushima in a single trip; check ferry schedules.
Fukuoka
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Ferry from Iki to Hakata (Fukuoka), about 2 h
A day trip is possible but better as a connection.
Nagasaki
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Flight from Iki Airport to Nagasaki, about 30 min
Two flights a day; book ahead.
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.
Gōnoura area
Main port and town centre; most restaurants and guesthouses.
Ashibe area
Near the Aeon shopping mall and ferry terminal; quieter.
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
- ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–15,000 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ¥12,000 | ¥48,000 |
| Ferry from Hakata (Fukuoka) to Iki, one way2 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Rental car, one day1 × ¥6,000 · check | ¥6,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥8,800 |
| Trip total≈ ¥24,200 per person per day, bed included | ¥96,800≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and ferries excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Seafood meal (set) | ¥1,500–2,500 (≈ US$11–17) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Ferry Iki–Hakata | ¥2,500 (≈ US$17) (check) |
| Rental car per day | ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules can change with weather; check the day before.
- English is limited; have a translation app ready.
- Dolphin park hours vary; confirm before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
Pocket card
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Iki壱岐
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Nagasaki; most other countries have consulates in Fukuoka or embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Iki Airport → Gōnoura: about ¥1,000 (≈ US$7) by taxi, 10 min (check)
- Ferry Hakata → Iki: about ¥2,500 (≈ US$17), 2 h (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)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire 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 Iki. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and flight schedules with real-time weather flags.
- Dolphin park opening hours and booking link.
- Rental car booking partners on the island.
- Walking route up Takenotsuji Mountain with GPS track.
Sources
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