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Sakaiminato境港市
One day is enough for Sakaiminato: see Mizuki Shigeru street, try fresh crab, and catch the ferry if interested.
Sakaiminato is a small fishing port in western Tottori. Its main draws are the Mizuki Shigeru Kitaro street, fresh seafood (especially crab), and an overnight ferry to Korea. All sights are within walking distance, so a half‑day to full‑day visit covers the basics.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- YGJ
- 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 Sakaiminato110 ▾
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 Sakaiminato, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for summer heat and keep an eye on ferry schedule changes.
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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.
- AirportYGJ Miho‑Yonago Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) from central Sakaiminato; flights to Tokyo and Seoul).YGJ Miho‑Yonago Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) from central Sakaiminato; flights to Tokyo and Seoul).
- Getting aroundWalk – all six JR Sakai Line stations lie within the city; taxis available at Sakaiminato Station for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,200–2,500 (≈ US$15–17)
- Budget bedPort Inn double room, a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedPort Inn double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedPort Inn double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
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
- YGJ Miho‑Yonago Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) from central Sakaiminato; flights to Tokyo and Seoul)YGJ Miho‑Yonago Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) from central Sakaiminato; flights to Tokyo and Seoul)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
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
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Mar (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sakaiminato: 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)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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
Walk – all six JR Sakai Line stations lie within the city; taxis available at Sakaiminato Station for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yonago
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
JR Sakai Line, 5 min
Nearby city with shopping and hot springs.
DBS Ferry to Donghae (Korea)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h (check schedule)
Ferry terminal, twice weekly
Overnight ferry, ¥15,000; requires reservation.
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.
Port Inn Sakaiminato
Double room ¥10,000 incl. breakfast and parking
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
| Port Inn double room1 × 1 night × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| DBS Ferry to Donghae (round trip)1 × ¥15,000 · check | ¥15,000 |
| JR Sakai Line local ticket1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,050 |
| Trip total≈ ¥33,550 per person per day, bed included | ¥33,550≈ US$250 |
Includes breakfast and parking
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Fresh crab (seasonal) | ¥2,000–3,500 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Sushi lunch | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–2,500 (≈ US$15–17) |
| JR local ticketcheck | ¥500–600 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedule changes; check DBS website for exact dates.
- Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Sakaiminato境港市
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US Consulate in Osaka; Japanese police 110 for emergencies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Miho‑Yonago Airport → Sakaiminato (bus): about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 30 min (check)
- JR Sakai Line Sakaiminato → Yonago: ¥500 (≈ US$4), 5 min
- DBS Ferry to Donghae: ¥15,000 (≈ US$110), overnight (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)
- 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 Sakaiminato. 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 Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for the ferry to Korea if interested.
- Combine with a visit to Yonago or the Oki Islands.
Sources
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