Sakaiminato
Sakaiminato · Japan · View on map
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
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.
Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac cost about the same.
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
About 5.8 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)
Calculated from OurAirports coordinates
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
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