Uno Port Travel Guide: Best Restaurants, Hotels, and Ferry Transfers
Most people treat Uno Port as a place to pass through on the way to Naoshima — buy a ticket, wait, board the boat.
But Uno has genuinely good food, a comfortable place to sleep if your ferry timing doesn’t line up, and a proper onsen a few minutes from the terminal. This is the complete rundown — actual hours, actual prices — so you can plan around it rather than just guess.
The Short Answer: Uno Port Is a Legitimate Base, Not Just a Ferry Stop
If you’re arriving late, leaving early, or just want a calmer, less touristy home base than Naoshima itself, Uno holds up well. It has a genuinely nice hotel a minute from the station, real local restaurants with a range of budgets, and an onsen worth building time around.
Getting to Uno Port from Okayama
From Okayama Station, you can reach Uno Station directly on the JR Uno Line, or take the Marine Liner and transfer — either way, budget about an hour. Uno Port itself is a short walk from Uno Station.
Finding Naoshima Note: If you’re catching the Marine Liner toward Takamatsu by mistake, you’ll sail right past your transfer point — double-check you’re on a Uno Line service (or transferring correctly) before you settle in for the ride.
Ferry Transfers to Naoshima: Car Ferry vs Passenger Boat
There are two ways to cross to Naoshima’s Miyanoura Port from here, and the fare is actually identical either way — the difference is speed versus flexibility.
For the full timetable and step-by-step transfer details, see our dedicated Uno Port to Naoshima ferry guide — this article focuses on what to do with your time in Uno itself.
Where to Eat Near Uno Port
Here’s the actual comparison — hours, budget, and what each place is realistically good for — rather than just a list of names.
| Spot Name | Category / Vibe | Area | Hours | Budget | Best For | Links |
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| Setouchi Restaurant BLUNO | French/BBQ, relaxed dining | Inside UNO HOTEL, 3 min walk from port | Cafe 10:00–20:00 · Lunch 11:30–14:00 · Dinner 17:30–22:00 (LO 21:00–21:30). Open daily | ¥2,000–3,000 (lunch) / ¥5,000–6,000 (dinner) | Late arrivals — dinner LO is later than most local spots | Site · IG |
| Gohan to Osake Oitoma (おいとま) | Creative/Western home-style cooking | 2 min walk from Uno Station | 11:30–14:00 & 18:00–22:00, Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun. Closed Wed & Thu | ¥1,000–2,000 | A relaxed, reasonably priced lunch or dinner near the station — reservations recommended | IG |
| UMIMACHI DINING (うみまちダイニング) | Cafe/dining, ocean-view terrace | 3 min walk from Uno Station | 11:30–22:00 (LO 21:00). Closed Tue, Wed + irregular days (check Instagram) | Lunch course from ~¥1,900 (full range not confirmed) | A scenic lunch overlooking Uno Port | IG |
| Unryu (雲龍) | Yakiniku, solo-friendly | ~5 min walk from Uno Station | Dinner 17:00–22:00 (LO 21:15); lunch Mon/Thu/Fri only 11:30–14:00. Closed Tue & Wed | ¥5,000–6,000 (dinner) | A proper sit-down dinner without rushing | Site · IG |
| Sumi Habaki (炭ハバキ) | Yakitori, dinner only | 1 min walk from Uno Station | Mon–Fri & Sun 18:00–22:00, Sat/holidays 17:00–22:00 (may close early if sold out). Irregular closures | ¥6,000–8,000 | A proper sit-down yakitori dinner | No official site/IG found — call ahead |
| Sumiyaki Sumire (炭焼 菫) | Yakitori/kushiyaki, dinner only | ~5 min walk from Uno Station | Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00 (LO 22:30), Sun 17:00–22:00 (LO 21:30). Closed Mon | ¥6,000–8,000 | A quieter alternative to Habaki on the same evening budget | No official site/IG found — call ahead |
| Tempura Izakaya Setomatsuri | Tempura, izakaya | Near Uno Station | Closed Mondays (exact hours not confirmed — call ahead) | ¥1,000–4,000 | Budget-friendly izakaya food | No official site/IG found |
| Ikedaya Sushi Kappoten (Uno branch) | Sushi, kappo | Uno Port area | Not independently confirmed for this branch (main store: 11:00–14:00, 16:00–22:00, closed Tue) | Around ¥4,000 (main store reference) | Sushi if you confirm hours ahead of time | No official site/IG found for this branch |
Finding Naoshima Note: Habaki and Sumire are both dinner-only yakitori spots with similar budgets (¥6,000–8,000) — if one’s fully booked or sold out, the other is a five-minute walk away as a backup. We couldn’t independently confirm the Uno branch of Ikedaya keeps the same hours as its main store, either — call ahead if you’re planning around it specifically. Restaurant hours here can also shift with the season, so don’t treat any of these times as absolute.
Cafes & Sweets
| Spot Name | Category / Vibe | Area | Hours | Best For | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissa Sanyodo (喫茶三曜堂) | Retro kissaten, old-house cafe | Near Uno Station | Wed–Sun 12:00–16:00 (LO 15:30), plus Fri/Sat evening 18:00–21:00 (LO 20:30). Closed Mon & Tue | A slow coffee break with atmosphere — try the three-color cream soda | IG |
| UNO CREPE | Crepes | ~1 min walk from Uno Station | 13:30–18:00 (per official Instagram) | A quick sweet snack before boarding — follow their IG for a ¥50 discount | IG |
| Jidai-ya (自家焙煎珈琲 時代屋) | Self-roasted coffee, cafe-restaurant | 5 min walk from Uno Station | Tue–day after a holiday, 9:00–21:00 (drink LO 20:00). Closed Mon (open if Monday is a holiday) | Coffee plus the local specialty “Tamano hot-egg rice” | IG |
| Muten Chabo (無天茶坊) | Taiwanese tea & food cafe | Uno Port area | 11:00–15:00. Closed Wed & Thu | A change of pace — Taiwanese tea and dim-sum-style lunch | Site |
| Omachido (おまち堂) Uno Port Main Store | Shaved ice specialist | Uno Port area | Roughly 10:00–17:00 (varies slightly by source/season). Closed Wed | Fresh-fruit shaved ice on a hot day, market-sourced each morning | IG |
| Kissa Minato Nikai (喫茶 みなと 二階) | Cafe | Near Uno Station | Mon, Thu–Sun 10:00–18:00. Closed Tue & Wed | A quiet, out-of-the-way coffee stop | No official site/IG found |
Where to Stay Near Uno Port
| Accommodation | Type | Location | Price Range (2 guests/night) | Best For | Key Features | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNO HOTEL | Design hotel | 1 min walk from Uno Station, 3 min from port | From ~¥25,000 (tax incl.) | Couples, solo travelers wanting design + convenience | Denim-inspired interior, self-check-in/out, 1 min from Tamano-yu onsen | Site · IG |
| KEIRIN HOTEL 10 by 温故知新 | Design/business hotel | Uno Port area, attached to Tamano Velodrome | From ~¥11,716 (room only) | Budget travelers who still want an ocean view | 149 rooms, 126 with ocean views | Site |
| Guesthouse Kikusui Ryokan | Guesthouse | ~5 min walk from port, ~8 min from Uno Station | ¥5,200–¥9,400 (seasonal) | Budget/backpacker travelers | 50-year-old building renovated by six different artists, 10 rooms | Site |
| Hanasan Ryokan (花三旅館) | Traditional ryokan | 1 min walk from Uno Station | Not confirmed — check official site | Travelers wanting a classic, long-running local ryokan | 7 rooms, capacity 18, free parking, check-in 16:00/check-out 10:00 | Site |
| Funaya (船家) | Whole-building rental (Showa-retro) | ~10 min walk from Uno Station/port | Not confirmed — check Airbnb listing | Groups or families wanting a private house rather than a hotel room | 120m², 3 bedrooms, one group per day only | IG (booking via Airbnb) |
Both Hanasan Ryokan and Funaya are worth a look if UNO HOTEL or the guesthouse are booked out — just confirm current rates directly since we couldn’t pin those down ourselves.
Timing Your Meals Around the Ferry
- Catching an early ferry? Jidai-ya is the earliest confirmed opening at 9:00 a.m. (closed Mondays) — your best real breakfast option. Everywhere else we could confirm opens at 10:00 a.m. or later, so on a Monday, or for anything earlier than 9:00, a convenience store near Uno Station is the more reliable fallback.
- Arriving late, or just don’t want to rush dinner? BLUNO and Unryu both take orders until around 21:00–21:15, later than most of the smaller local spots. If you’re catching the late-night speedboat, Habaki and Sumiyaki Sumire don’t even open until 17:00–18:00, so they’re a good fit for a proper sit-down dinner right before you sail.
Finding Naoshima Note: Small cafes and izakaya in port towns like this one tend to run cash-first — card readers aren’t a given at every counter. Keep some yen on hand, including coins, so you’re not caught out.
If you’re stuck on the Naoshima side after the last sailing, our water taxi guide covers your options for getting back to Uno late at night.
Bonus: Setouchi Onsen Tamano-yu (While You Wait for Your Ferry)
A short walk from Uno Station — and about a minute from UNO HOTEL — Setouchi Onsen Tamano-yu has two outdoor baths (Sawa-no-yu and Tanada-no-yu) looking out over the Seto Inland Sea. It’s open 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (last entry 9:00 p.m.), closed on the third Tuesday of the month (or the following Wednesday if that’s a holiday).
Admission is ¥1,700 for adults / ¥700 for children on weekdays, rising to ¥2,000 / ¥800 on weekends and holidays; children 2 and under go free. If you’ve got a few hours before your ferry, this is a far better way to spend them than sitting in the terminal.
FAQ
- Is it worth staying overnight in Uno Port instead of Naoshima?
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If your ferry timing is tight, or you just want a quieter, less touristy base, yes — UNO HOTEL in particular is comfortable, modern, and only a few minutes from the terminal.
- Are the car ferry and passenger boat the same price?
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Yes, both cost ¥370 for adults and ¥190 for children one-way. The car ferry takes about 20 minutes and runs more frequently; the passenger boat is a few minutes faster but foot-passengers only.
- Can I get breakfast near Uno Port before an early ferry?
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Jidai-ya opens at 9:00 a.m. (closed Mondays) and is the earliest sit-down option we could confirm. Outside of that, nothing opens before 10:00 a.m., so a convenience store near the station is the safer bet for a genuinely early departure.
- Do I need cash in Uno Port?
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It’s a good idea to carry some. Smaller local restaurants and cafes here often favor cash over card.
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