Saiki
Discover Saiki
Saiki (佐伯) is the easternmost city in Kyushu, the island's largest by area, and Ōita Prefecture's fourth-largest by population. The nearest airport is Ōita Airport. Buses run six times a day to and from Cosmo Town, Ōtemae and Saiki Station, taking a little over two hours and costing ¥2880 (¥4940 return).
Taste of Saiki...
In Saiki everyone loves sushi, and you will find sushi almost anywhere. Sashimi is also everywhere.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe nearest airport is Ōita Airport. Buses run six times a day to and from Cosmo Town, Ōtemae and Saiki Station, taking a little over two hours and costing ¥2880 (¥4940 return). Miyazaki Airport is accessible by train; see below. There are hourly Nichirin Limited Expresses, which will take you to Ōita (1 hour 5 minutes, ¥2630) via Usuki (30 minutes, ¥1700) or Miyazaki Airport (2 hours 20 minutes, ¥4680) via Nobeoka (1 hour, ¥2450) and Miyazaki (2 hours 10 minutes, ¥4560). There are three direct Sonic, Nichirin and Nichirin Seagaia trains a day to Kokura (2 hours 45 minutes, ¥5570) for the San'yō Shinkansen, of which two come from Hakata (3 hours 30 minutes, ¥7190). Otherwise, take a Sonic from either station to Ōita and change there. Local trains are less frequent, but will get you in from Ōita in about 1 hour 30 minutes for ¥1290, and from Usuki in 45 minutes and ¥560....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Most of the fun can be found in an area about 30 minutes walk or 10 minutes drive south of Saiki Station. Most buses from the station will take you towards Ōtemae for ¥140. In Saiki everyone loves sushi, and you will find sushi almost anywhere. Sashimi is also everywhere.
Money & Budget
In Saiki everyone loves sushi, and you will find sushi almost anywhere. Sashimi is also everywhere.