View Japan & Asia on the mapA fishing town known for crab and tuna, with a unique streetscape in which yokai bronze statues line Mizuki Shigeru Road in front of the station. JR Sakaiminato Station is within walking distance of the port, and with a little extra travel, the Adachi Museum of Art and Izumo Taisha are within day-trip range.

Sakaiminato

Sakaiminato · Japan · 35.54, 133.24

A major Japanese fishing port at the western tip of Tottori Prefecture, facing the Sakai Channel and known for its substantial fish landings. For cruise passengers, it is a base for visiting Mount Daisen and the Matsue and Izumo areas.

Port highlights

A port town of about 30,000 people

Population

A climate typical of the Sea of Japan coast, with many cloudy days and snowfall in winter, and cold weather in January. Summers are hot and humid, and August is especially hot.

Climate

Japanese

Language

Japanese yen (JPY).

Currency

April to June and October to November (stable weather and good seafood)

Best time to visit

Local food

Matsuba snow crab, Sakaiminato tuna, white squid, seafood rice bowls, Izumo soba

Sights

Mizuki Shigeru Road and Memorial MuseumSakaiminato Fish CenterMount Daisen (Hoki Fuji)Adachi Museum of ArtIzumo Taisha Shrine and Matsue Castle

Monthly average high / low temperatures

8°

2°Jan

9°

2°Feb

13°

4°Mar

18°

8°Apr

23°

14°May

26°

18°Jun

30°

23°Jul

32°

24°Aug

27°

20°Sep

22°

14°Oct

17°

8°Nov

11°

4°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Sakai · about 0.2 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)97 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac cost about the same.

¥108

Water 370 ml

¥485

Coffee

¥730

Inexpensive meal

¥650

Local beer

¥500

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Osaka (about 223 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

YGJ

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

About 5.8 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Japan & AsiaOct 2026 – Oct 2027

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Sakaiminato

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

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14-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama

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