Question 1

Where is the Beppu (Nishinoshima) ferry terminal?

Accepted Answer

At 4386-3 Mita Hachimannomae, Nishinoshima, Oki District, Shimane 684-0303.

Question 2

Where can you go by ferry from Beppu (Nishinoshima)?

Accepted Answer

To Saigo (45 minutes, six times a day in season), Hishiura (10 minutes, three times a day, March to November), Sakaiminato (2 hours 15 minutes, twice a day in season), Kurii (30 minutes, every day) and Shichirui (2 hours 5 minutes, twice a day, mid-March to October).

Question 3

Which ferry companies sail from Beppu (Nishinoshima)?

Accepted Answer

Oki Kisen: Saigo, Hishiura, Sakaiminato, Kurii and Shichirui.

Question 4

What is the shortest ferry crossing from Beppu (Nishinoshima)?

Accepted Answer

To Hishiura, in 10 minutes, three times a day, March to November, with Oki Kisen.

Question 5

Can I take my car on a ferry from Beppu (Nishinoshima)?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Some sailings take cars, others foot passengers only.

Question 6

Do ferries from Beppu (Nishinoshima) run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Only Beppu (Nishinoshima) to Sakaiminato and Beppu (Nishinoshima) to Kurii sail all year; the other lines are seasonal. Beppu (Nishinoshima) to Hishiura runs March to November. Beppu (Nishinoshima) to Shichirui runs mid-March to October.