Major hub

Large port

Medium port

Small port

Seasonal route

Oki Kisensince 1995

Shirashima

Ferry with cars

Passengers: 856
Cars: 26
Berths: 18
Knots: 18.9

Shirashima sails for Oki Kisen. It sails one route between five ports in Japan, mostly Saigo, Sakaiminato and Beppu (Nishinoshima). Built in 1995 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki in Japan, it carries 856 passengers and 26 cars, with 18 berths.

Routes

1 route

Oki Islands

Saigo to Sakaiminato4h 50mDaily

Japan

Sakaiminato to SaigoSeasonal4h 5mTwice a day

On board

6 ways to travel

2等室 (2nd class)Shared roomLarge carpeted room, no booking needed; when the ship is busy there is no room to lie down.

特別2等室 (Special 2nd class)Shared roomLarge carpeted room that can be booked; when the ship is busy there is no room to lie down.

1等室 (1st class)Shared roomCarpeted room for 50, two on board, suited to small groups and solo travellers.

特等室和室 (Special class, Japanese-style)Private carpeted room for up to four, booked in advance.

Sleeps 4 · 2 cabins

特等室洋室 (Special class, Western-style)Private cabin with two beds, booked in advance.

Sleeps 2 · 6 cabins

特別室 (Special room)Premium cabinPrivate room for three at the front of the ship with the best view, two with beds and one Japanese-style, booked in advance.

3 cabins

Facilities

Food and shops: Shop
Comfort: Outdoor deck

Second class needs no booking; every other room, and cars, are booked ahead. Kitaro (GeGeGe no Kitaro) livery.

Pets

Kennels

Small pets travel in a closed carrier: in the passenger rooms on the ferries and the only way aboard the Rainbow Jet; larger dogs ride in the ferries' pet cages (ask at the information desk), and a pet fare applies.

The ship

Type and capacity

Type: Ferry with cars
Passengers: 856
Cars: 26
Berths: 18

Size and speed

Length: 99.35 m
Breadth: 16 m
Gross tonnage: 2,343
Service speed: 18.9 knots

History and registry

Built: 1995, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki, Japan
Flag: Japan
Port of registry: Okinoshima
IMO number: 9119969

Oki Kisen fleet

4 ships

BuiltPassengersCars

ShirashimaCabinsThis ship · Ferry with cars · 99.35 m · 18.9 knots199585626

KunigaCabinsFerry with cars · 99.5 m · 18.9 knots199982326 OkiCabinsFerry with cars · 99.5 m · 18.9 knots200482226 Rainbow JetHydrofoil · 28.7 m · formerly Toppy 51991256–

All Oki Kisen ships

Questions

Where does Shirashima sail?

Shirashima sails one route between five ports in Japan, mostly Saigo, Sakaiminato and Beppu (Nishinoshima).

Does Shirashima have cabins?

Yes. Shirashima has shared rooms and premium cabins, 18 berths in all.

Can I take my dog on Shirashima?

For pets, Shirashima has: kennels. Small pets travel in a closed carrier: in the passenger rooms on the ferries and the only way aboard the Rainbow Jet; larger dogs ride in the ferries' pet cages (ask at the information desk), and a pet fare applies.

How big is Shirashima?

Shirashima is 99.35 metres long and 16 metres wide, with a gross tonnage of 2,343. It carries 856 passengers and 26 cars.