1Matengai Cliff
A towering cliff overlooking Kuniga Coast. Grasslands and open sea reveal the scale of Oki's landscape.
Matengai Cliff and Kuniga Coast on NishinoshimaNishinoshima TownEnjoy more around your event.
Nishinoshima lies in Oki's Dozen island group. From Beppu Port, visit Kuniga Coast's Matengai cliff and Tsutenkyo arch, Yurahime Shrine and hillside Takuhi Shrine. Enjoy coastal scenery and island life, allowing enough time to return to the port.
Where is Nishinoshima Town? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Ports and sights
Recommended sights
Kuniga Coast viewpoints, shoreline stops and shrines are separate destinations. Split walking sections from car or bus journeys, and allow for the uphill walk from the parking area to Takuhi Shrine.
2Tsutenkyo rock arch
A rock arch on Kuniga Coast carved by waves. Compare the view from Matengai with rock formations seen along the shore.
3Yurahime Shrine
A well-loved shrine in Urago. Add the port town's beliefs and Oki-style architecture to your exploration of Kuniga Coast's nature.
4Takuhi Shrine
A shrine halfway up Mount Takuhi, combining mountain scenery and island beliefs. You must walk uphill from the parking area to the shrine building; do not plan on driving all the way to it.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
SakaiminatoBeppu Port
About 3 hr
Oki Kisen ferry
Example sailing on October 4, 2026: Sakaiminato 14:10 → Kuri → Beppu 17:10. Journey times vary with port order. Vehicle transport requires a reservation.
Route and timetable sourcesMatsue StationSakaiminato
About 40 min
Bus connecting with Oki Kisen services
Waiting time for the ferry connection is not included
Route and timetable sourcesMatsue CastleSakaiminato
About 40 min
Time is to the mainland departure port. Ferry travel and boarding procedures are additional.
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around the island
Take Oki Kisen from the mainland to Beppu Port. Dozen inter-island boats also connect Nishinoshima, Nakanoshima and Chiburijima. Use buses, rental cars and taxis on the island, with walks at places such as Kuniga Coast.
Towns to visit together
Travel between the islands by boat. Plan using each guide's port access and island transport information.
Choose by date
Events in Nishinoshima Town →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
No recommended events are listed for this period yet. Explore the sights and food sections to plan your visit.
Search a longer period for events in Nishinoshima Town →(Japanese)Guides to nearby areas →Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Island seafood and eriyaki hotpot at Isoshiki
- Eat locally
- Try seafood or eriyaki during your island outing
Discover local specialities · official guide
Isoshiki in Nishinoshima introduces seafood and local eriyaki dishes, an option for a meal featuring island specialties.
Eat locally: Try seafood or eriyaki during your island outing. Check the current menu and reservation requirements before visiting.
Island baked treats and gelato at Beppu port
- Eat locally
- Enjoy gelato during your wait for the boat
- Gifts to take home
- Choose baked sweets made with island ingredients
Discover local specialities · official guide
Manydale Nishinoshima in Beppu Port's first terminal offers baked sweets and gelato using island ingredients. It is useful for shopping while waiting for a boat, but seasonal opening days vary; check against your sailing date.
Eat locally: Enjoy gelato during your wait for the boat.
Take home: Choose baked sweets made with island ingredients. Check opening days against your sailing date, along with expiry dates and storage.
Choosing an area to stay
Use the area near Beppu Port as your base
Mitsukeshimaso is an accommodation option near Beppu Port.
Stay tips · official guide
Mitsukeshimaso is an accommodation option near Beppu Port. It suits stays timed to boat arrivals and departures, with island sightseeing during the day.
Stay on a hill in Urago
Kunigaso offers a base on a hill in Urago.
Stay tips · official guide
Kunigaso offers a base on a hill in Urago. Combine a stay with Kuniga Coast plans and compare meal and shuttle conditions. It closes in winter.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Explore Kuniga Coast in season
Kuniga Coast combines cliff-top views and shoreline rock formations; choose how to enjoy them around your transport plans.
Official event informationYurahime Shrine festivals and island beliefs
A visit to explore Yurahime Shrine's history and the island's continuing festival traditions.
Official event information