Access

  • Kasaoka Access Information
  • Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
  • Ferry Schedule

Access to Kasaoka

Access Map

  • By Plane
  • By Train
  • By Car

Map for Traveling by Plane

Map for Traveling by Train

■ Shinkansen
Tokyo Station - Okayama Station
(3 hr. 30 min.)
Tokyo Station - Fukuyama Station
(3 hr. 50 min.)
Shin-Osaka Station - Okayama Station
(50 min.)
Shin-Osaka Station - Fukuyama Station
(1 hr. 10 min.)
■ Conventional Lines
Okayama Station - Kasaoka Station
(40 min.)
Kurashiki Station - Kasaoka Station
(26 min.)
Fukuyama Station - Kasaoka Station
(15 min.)

Map for Traveling by Car

■ Sanyo Expressway
From Osaka: 3 hr.,
From Hiroshima: 1 hr. 10 min.
Hayashima IC - Kasaoka IC (20 min.)
Fukuyama-Nishi IC - Kasaoka IC
(20 min.)
■ Chugoku Expressway
From Hokubo IC: 90 min.
■ National Route 2
From Okayama: 80 min.;
From Fukuyama: 30 min.

For Inquiries Regarding Transportation Companies on Kasaoka Mainland

Type Operating Company Telephone Inquiries Website
Taxi Sanyo Taxi Co., Ltd. 0865-67-5151
Tomioka Kotsu Co., Ltd. 0865-63-2668
Niiyama Taxi 0865-65-1054
Bus Isaka Bus Company 0865-67-2213 (Kasaoka Office)

Access to Kasaoka Islands

The main means of access to the Kasaoka Islands are regular passenger vessels. There are also ferries which to the northern parts of Shiraishi-jima Island and Kitagi-shima Island. In addition, various water taxis are also available. You may be also able to charter a water taxi. Simply inquire with the various companies offering water taxi services.

Sailing Route Map

Access to Kasaoka Islands: Sailing Route Map

View using Google Maps

Boarding Docks in Kasaoka Port Vicinity

Access to Kasaoka Islands: Boarding Docks in Kasaoka Port Vicinity

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Access to Various Islands

Destination Destination Port Boarding Dock Type of Ship Approx. Times Schedule
Taka-shima Island Taka-shima Port Kasaoka Port-Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock Regular Passenger Vessels 25 min. by Regular Route (4 sailings/day) Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
Konoshima Sotoura Port Charter 10 min.
Shiraishi-jima Island Shiraishi-jima Island Port Kasaoka Port-Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock Regular Passenger Vessels 22 min. by high-speed ship (4 sailings/day)
35 min. by ordinary ship (4 sailings/day)
Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
Fushigoe Port Ferry 45 min. (6 sailings/day) Ferry Schedule
Kitagi-shima Island Kitagi-shima Port
(Oura Port)
Kasaoka Port-Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock Regular Passenger Vessels 36 min. by high-speed ship (4 sailings/day)
55 min. by ordinary ship (4 sailings/day)
Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
Toyoura Port/
Kanafuro Port
Fushigoe Port Ferry 50 min. (approx. 1 sailing/hr) Ferry Schedule
Manabe-shima Port Manabe-shima Port
(Honura Port)
Kasaoka Port-Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock Regular Passenger Vessels 44 min. by high-speed ship (4 sailings/day)
70 min., by ordinary ship (4 sailings/day)
Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
Hi-shima Islands Suko Port Kasaoka Port-Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock Regular Passenger Vessels 40 min. by ordinary ship (4 sailings/day) Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
Mu-shima Island Tatae Port Kasaoka Port-Sumiyoshi Boarding Dock Regular Passenger Vessels 1 hr. 10 min. by ordinary ship (4 sailings/day) Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
Regular Passenger Vessel Schedule
To Schedule for Regular Passenger Vessels
Ferry Schedule
To Ferry Schedule

Regarding Water Taxis

A water taxi is a passenger boat that will take you to your specific destination, as does an automotive taxi on land.
Various companies offer water taxi services for the Kasaoka Islands. Depending on the number of people boarding and the time of day, they can be a viable means of travel. In addition, you may be able to charter one for sightseeing purposes. If you wish to reserve one, inquire with one of the water taxi companies.

Inquiries for Ferries and Water Taxis

Type of Ship Operating Company Telephone Inquiries Note Website
Regular Passenger Vessels Sanyo Kisen 0865-63-3131 Official Website
Ferry Sanyo Kisen (Shiraishi Ferry) 090-2809-8801 To Shiraishi-jima Island
Kasaoka Ferry Daifuku Maru
Daifuku Ferry
0865-63-0216 To Kitagi-shima Island Official Website
Setouchi-Cruising
Kanafuro Ferry
0865-62-2856 To Shiraishi-jima Island,
Kitagi-shima Island
Official Website
Water Taxi Kasaoka Tosen 0865-63-6224 Location: Kasaoka City Mainland Official Website
Yabuta Tosen 0865-67-4777 Location: Taka-shima Island Official Website
Sakae Maru 0865-67-2051 Location: Taka-shima Island Official Website
Koshin Maru 0865-68-4345 Location: Manabe-shima Island Official Website
Hakuto Tosen 090-8065-8001 Location: Kasaoka City Mainland Blog

Useful Info for Travelers Using Bicycles

The Seto Cycles PASS is a discount card that enables people traveling around the Seto Inland Sea by bicycle to take their bicycle onto a ferry with a discounted fare (10% - 50%).
It is issued free of charge at specified issuing locations and it is highly recommended for those traveling by bicycle.
Click on the following link to view more details.

→ Seto Cycles PASS (Chugoku Transport & Tourism Bureau)

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