【Access】The Best Ways to Get To Nishinoshima Town From Kanto Region

• Table of Contents
• Where is Nishinoshima?
• Let’s go to Nishinoshima!
• From Haneda Airport to Nishinoshima by Plane
• Enjoy a Relaxing Trip by Train
• Take the Value-For-Money Night Bus
• Nishinoshima Island: Charming Nature and People

Where is Nishinoshima?

Nishinoshima Island is located off the
shore of Shimane Peninsula in Shimane Prefecture. The island and the town on
the island share the same name. Here, horses and cows graze leisurely on the
grass. Views of the horizon can be enjoyed on Matengai Cliff, which is a
geological wonder itself. You can take in the breathtaking view of the island
while pedalling and paddling here.
What’s more, the waters surrounding the island are clear and blue. If this is
what you are looking for at a holiday destination, look no further!

So, we’ve put together a guide on how to get to
Nishinoshima from the Kanto region. Let’s go to Nishinoshima!

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Let’s go to Nishinoshima!

In order to get to Nishinoshima, a ferry crossing is needed. The port for passenger ferries in Nishinoshima Town is called Beppu Port, and you can get there from the three following ports:

Saigō Port is in Okinoshima Town, which is located on the largest inhabited island of the Oki Islands. Both Shichirui Port and Sakaiminato Port are located on Honshu island. 

It might not be an easy task to figure out how to get there on your own, just by looking at the table above. Therefore, we will explain in detail three different ways to get to Nishinoshima from Tokyo.

Oki Kisen Ferry Timetable

From Haneda Airport to Nishinoshima by Plane

First up, is flying in from Tokyo. In terms of price and time needed, this is the best route out of the three.

There are 3 airports near Nishinoshima
Town: Yonago Airport in Sakaiminato City, Izumo Airport in Izumo City and Oki Airport in Okinoshima Town.

We’ve put together a table comparing the ticket prices, travel time and
merits of each airport.

Flying from Tokyo to either of the abovementioned airport takes much lesser time than that compared to the other routes.

However, please be aware that flight prices can vary greatly by season.

Enjoy a Relaxing Trip by Train

Taking the Shinkansen or conventional lines is also a good option.

Hop on the Shinkansen and enjoy the rural scenery on the limited express when it travels through the mountains. You can immerse yourself in the romance of travelling by train using this route.

This route is recommended for those who prefer not to fly. 

Also, train tickets are more stable compared to flight tickets, and there are more trains than flights to choose from. You can make a few stops along the way and enjoy some sightseeing at the stopovers.

Furthermore, there is also the sleeper train, Sunrise Izumo.

Sunrise Izumo is one of the regularly operated sleeper trains in Japan, and it can take you from Tokyo to Yonago. Grab a light midnight snack, get on the train in Tokyo, and you’ll find yourself at Yonago Station the next morning.

This is particularly recommended for those who prefer slow travel, or a more relaxed way of travelling.

Take the Value-For-Money Night Bus

This is perfect for budget travellers or those who’d like to travel cost-effectively and splurge at the destination.

Here’s an example of taking the night bus from Tokyo:

It is a great deal considering that, out of all the routes introduced, this will get you to JR Yonago Station early in the morning. Depending on your plans and traffic conditions, you might be able to catch the morning ferry to the Oki Islands; you’ll be in Nishinoshima Town for lunch!

Nishinoshima Island: Charming Nature and People

The charm of Nishinoshima is undoubtedly the magnificent nature, and the people who create it.

The unparalleled grandeur of the charming view from Matengai Cliff.

Walking into the town, you can witness the lives of the people who sustain the island, shifting with the rhythm of the seasons.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon, in Nishinoshima Town.

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