What exactly is an Oki-Toku Special Ticket?
What is an “Oki-Toku Special Ticket?” A great deal for people who want to travel by ferry and fast ferry. Stay at local accommodation and experience activities* from participating providers in the Oki Islands, and you can get get a free 2nd class ticket for the return part of your journey (normally costs JPY 3,510) free of charge.
*Campaign Period: 1 April 2024–31 March 2025
*Fees for accommodation and activities are at a separate cost.
Ship Introduction
Ferry: You can enjoy the sea breeze and the scenery from the deck of the ship, or lie down on the carpeted floor area of the ferry (pillows are free of charge, and rental blankets are available for JPY 30). Seats are available on the second floor, so feel free to walk up the stairs and find your preferred way of ferry travel!
Travel time: approximately 2.5–3 hr, depending on your destination.
The ferries depart from Shichirui Port in Matsue and Sakaiminato Port in Sakaiminato City. Please check the timetables to decide which ferry to take that is most suitable for your itinerary. Take a look at our article introducing how to travel by ferries and some recommended routes.
If you have further questions, please check the manual.
How To Reserve and Use the Ticket
1. Reserve your Oki-toku special ticket (which is called a “ticket” but technically is a service for a free return ticket, not the ticket itself) online ahead of time from the official website (link below). You must use your smartphone to make the reservation because this service requires scanning QR codes to collect stamps. Reservation is required at least three days before your visit (not including the day of arrival). Reserve your accommodation and chosen activity to make sure you will receive the necessary stamps. You can check the available services on the official campaign website.
Click here to go to the official English websiteThis will open in a new tab. of the campaign.
2. Fill in the passenger boarding form located inside the port (Shichirui or Sakaiminato). Look around the ticket window area for an English poster with information on how to board the ferry to help you with the procedure.
After you buy the boarding ticket, you need to scan a QR code to receive the ferry stamp . You can find the QR code on a poster nearby the ticket counter.
3. Follow the same procedure to acquire the stamps for activities and accommodations during your visit to the islands. The activity providers and employees of the accommodation you choose will show you the QR codes, so make sure to ask them.
4. After acquiring three types of stamps, you can apply for a return-free ticket. You will get an e-mail with the voucher number. You need to put the number on the tablet screen at the Oki Kisen ticket office or tourist centers where you go back to the mainland.
Important Notes
1. Reservation of the Oki-Toku Special Ticket is required at least three days before your visit (not including the day of arrival).
2. It is best to reserve your accommodation before coming to the islands as there might be no available room once you arrive.
3. Most activities also require an advance reservation. We suggest making those reservations to ensure you will get all the necessary stamps.
Not sure how to travel around the Oki Islands and what are the must-see places? Looking for inspiration but don’t know where to start? We have lined up a few sample itineraries here, and articles with useful information below!
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Official English Website of the Oki-Toku Special Ticket CampaignThis will open in a new tab.
Visit this site to check the information necessary to reserve and use the ticket, and get your return ferry ticket free of charge!
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