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Rosoku-jima (Candle Island)

4.5

41 Reviews

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Shimane Okinoshimacho Shiro

The island was located 20 meters from the cliff, and people should access to the island by boats if you want to see the island with sunset. When weather is fine, people can see the island which looks...
Matengai Cliff

4.5

38 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Uragou

This sheer 250-meter cliff is part of the Kuniga Coast in the national park on Nishinoshima Island, part of the Oki Islands. The whole area, including the Matengai Cliff, has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The precipitous faces of these rough basalt coastal cliffs worn down by the movement of the sea look as though they were cut with a knife. The area has been chosen as one of Japan's top 100 sunset viewing spots. About two kilometers of boardwalk connect the Matengai Cliff and Kuniga Beach. It's not so far, but as there is also a 250-meter difference in elevation, getting there and back takes from 60 to 90 minutes.

Definitely need a car to access this incredible spot, or hiking for a day. But the surreal view is worth it, with the shining sea and gust of air. I felt out of Japan, out of Earth!
Yurahime Shrine

4.0

25 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Uragou

The Yurahime Shrine, which is located in Urago, Nishinoshima Town, Oki County, is renowned as the most prestigious Shinto shrine in Oki and is also called Okinokuni Ichinomiya. The Shrine features in the “Ika-Yose” legend, according to which the goddess Yurahime-no-mikoto was bitten on the finger by a squid while trailing her hand in the water as she was crossing the sea in a boat; as a penance for this evil deed, every year large numbers of squid would throw themselves onto the beach in front of the Yurahime Shrine. This phenomenon is not seen so often now, but apparently in the past large numbers of squid did indeed land on the beach, and traces of this can still be seen today, for example in the watchman’s huts that were erected on the beach to keep watch for a potential good catch of squid.

Nice little shrine that matches mythology (squid princess) with reality (port location where squid congregate). There is a sumo ring outside
Mizuwakasu-jinja Shrine

4.0

23 Reviews

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Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Kori 723

"This shrine is located near Oki Folk Museum in the island town of Oki. First built in the Age of the Gods, the grounds of burial mounds from the later Kofun period(250--538 as a rough guide) still remain on the premises. Described in the Engishiki Jinmyocho (register of shrines in Japan) as a Myojin Taisha or the principal shrine of Oki province, the principal shrine god is Mizuwakasu-no-Mikoto, who guarded the Sea of Japan and the development of Oki province. The Mizuwakasu Shrine Sairei Furyu Festival, one of the three great festivals of the Oki Islands, is held on May 3 every even-numbered year. In addition, it was the stage of the film version of ""Konshin"" written by Kawakami Kenichi and that covered sengu sumo, classic sumo performed once every 20 years."

隠岐の国の一の宮と聞いたので、ローソク島に向かう途中で寄り道しました。境内は非常に静かな雰囲気で趣があります。隠岐の神社の特徴の一つである土俵もありました。
Oki Jinja

4.0

27 Reviews

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Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Ama

A Shinto shrine that honors Emperor Gotoba, built in 1939 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of his death. After the Jokyu Rebellion he was exiled to Oki Island. The copper-plated main hall is a local traditional style called Oki-zukuri. The over 50,000-square meter grounds consist of a ritual prayer hall, a worship hall, and a building for preparing ritual food. It is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot because of the rows of cherry trees, said to be the most beautiful in Oki. The shrine's main festivals are on April 14th and October 14th. They celebrate the emperor, and are accompanied by song and dance that's been declared an Intangible Cultural Property of the town.

Regular shrine, nothing really special at daytime but go there at night in the firefly season and prepare to be amazed!
Akao Observatory

4.5

21 Reviews

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Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshima Cho Urago

We had a walk up the cliff overlooking the sea and rocks. How beautifull it was! Its easily accessible by car too.
Oki Momo Dome

3.5

18 Reviews

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Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho Ikeda Furo Mae 19-1

"A bull fighting ring a ten-minute drive from Saigo Port. Here you can watch the tradition that is said started as entertainment for Emperor Gotoba after he was banished to Oki. The Japanese raised bulls aged two to six years exceed 1,000 kilograms are considered ""yokozuna"" class. The bulls crashing into each other locking horns is a powerful sight to behold. Competitions are held three times a year. Generally if a bull runs away he loses, but occasionally bullfights are held for visitors where there are no winners or losers."

The island has over 800 years history of bullfight, and its history is the oldest in Japan. Several villages has their bullfight ring, and they hold bullfight games quarterly. This place hold...
Goka Sosei-kan Museum of Traditional Culture

4.0

13 Reviews

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Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho 615-1

A cultural museum in Okinoshima Town about 20 minutes by car from Saigo Port. The building has a modern looking facade and showcases traditional entertainment while offering tourist information for Dozen and Dogo islands. As soon as you enter the building, a unique Oki kite variety called an iguri-dako kite will catch your eye. They have 10 ear-like curves along the outer edge, and people fly them around first spring storm in March every year. They also display items related to famous Okinoshima Town bullfighting and traditional sumo, with impressive full-scale models and taxidermy.

西郷港から山を越えて北上し、五箇地区にある施設。街道から一本入ったところで、看板等ないので行き過ぎ注意。郷土資料館とのセットでチケット買うとお得です。牛の模型やローカルスタイルの相撲など、隠岐の知識を得られます。
Oki Nature Museum

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho Nakamachi Oki Port Plaza 2F

A nature museum located across from Saigo Port, the gateway to Oki Island. On the second floor of Oki Port Plaza, visitors learn about the ecosystem and natural characteristics of Daisen-Oki National Park. The exhibits include animals, plants, insects, birds, and other fauna native to Oki, making it easy to get in touch with the nature of the island. Located in the Sea of Japan, the island was connected to the San'in mainland until about 20,000 years ago. Over time that transition created a unique ecosystem and geological features that have led to its designation as part of a UNESCO Global Geopark. Original Nature Museum merchandise from their first floor gift shop makes ideal Oki souvenirs.

隠岐の動植物、鳥、魚、虫、花、石などの展示が豊富です。空いていればスタッフの方がつきっきりで説明してくれます。観光に出る前に立ち寄って理解を深めましょう。入館料は300円。
Emperor Gotoba Museum

3.5

7 Reviews

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Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Ama

A museum opposite Oki-jinja Shrine, which honors Emperor Gotoba. In a modern Japanese-Western-style building near old pine trees, it mainly has displays related to him. Emperor Gotoba is said to have lived in Ama Town after being exiled to Oki. The museum, the shrine, and the Emperor's burial site are all close together, so many people visit all three. Texts said to have been written when he was afflicted by disease and a long sword that's been designated a prefectural Cultural Property are on display.

隠岐神社の鳥居前にある資料館。隠岐神社まで行ったなら手軽に立ち寄れるが、それ以外であればわざわざ行く価値があるかどうかはかなり微妙。内部は思った程広くなく、正直値段を考えればコスパはギリギリに近いところ。
Dangyo Falls

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Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Nagu

This waterfall is located in the area of Dangyo Shrine in the island town of Oki. The 40 meter waterfalls, which drop from both sides of Dangyo Shrine standing on a cliff, were used for living water and agricultural water since long ago. Made up of Osudaki Falls (also known as Urami Falls, where you can see the back) and Mesudaki Falls, there is still the tradition of cleansing the body with water from the falls on the night before bullfighting tournaments and Oki Classical Sumo tournaments for long life, success in battle and to prevent fires. In addition, it has been chosen as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls because of the abundant amount of water.
Takuhi Shrine

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Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Mita

Located in Mita, Nishinoshima Town, Oki County, Shimane Prefecture, the Takuhi Shrine is situated on the slopes of Mt. Takuhi, the highest mountain in the vicinity of Okinoshima Island. The Takuhi Shrine has since ancient times attracted large numbers of worshippers, as it was believed that the deity enshrined there could ensure the safety of mariners at sea. The Shrine buildings that visitors see today are the result of renovation work in the Kyoho period (1716-1736); the Takuhi Shrine has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The area around the Takuhi Shrine has lush vegetation, including both temperate and subtropical plant species, and has been designated as a Prefectural Special Natural Monument.
Chibu Sekiheki (Red Cliffs)

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Shimane Pref. Okigunchibumura

Chiburi Sekiheki (Red Cliffs) is an area of precipitous cliffs that extends for approximately one kilometer on the west coast of Chiburi-jima Island. The rock, which has been eroded by the action of the waves, is a reddish-brown color, which contrasts beautifully with the white spray of the ocean. The cliffs are particularly spectacular when viewed at dusk in the light of the setting sun. Oki Chiburi Sekiheki has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty (in 1935) and as a National Natural Monument.
Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine

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Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Shimonishi 713

The Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is located in Shimonishi, Okinoshima Town , Oki County. The Shrine is dedicated to Tamawakasu-no-mikoto, and is one of the chief shrines in the Oki region. According to tradition, the “Yao-sugi” cedar tree in the Shrine grounds was planted by Yao-bikuni (a female Buddhist disciple called Yao); the tree is said to be over 2,000 years old, and has been designated as a National Natural Monument.
Kuniga Coast

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Shimane Prefecture Oki gun Nishinoshima cho

The Kuniga Coast was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1938, and has also been designated a National Natural Monument. As a result of erosion by the fierce waves of the Sea of Japan, there is a seven kilometer stretch of coast running from east to west with more or less continuous cliffs, precipices and sea-caves, creating what has been described as the most beautiful scenery in the Oki region. There are cliffs more than 100 meters in height at various points along the coast, including one 257-meter-high cliff that looks as though it had been carved out with a giant knife, and which is the highest sea-cliff in Japan.
Kuniga Coast Sightseeing Boat Trips

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Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Uragou

Kuniga Coast Sightseeing Boat Trips take visitors out to view spectacular coastal scenery such as the Tsutenkyo Arch. One cruise starts from Beppu Harbor and enables passengers to view nearby islands such as Komori-shima Island and Kanmuri-jima Island, while another starts from Urago Harbor, and passes by imposing rock formations and sea-eroded cliffs, including Kanabo-iwa, Shobutsuzo-iwa and Matengai Cliff; on these cruises, visitors can enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery to the utmost. On days when the seas are calm, the boats may also visit sea-caves such as Otohime-goten and Takimi-no-iwaya.
Akiya Coast

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Shimane Pref. Okigunamachou Toyoda

The Akiya Coast is famous for its beautiful scenery. The brown rocks of Byobu-iwa and the other rocks protruding out of the sea make a gorgeous contrast with the emerald green ocean. The name “Akiya” derives from a legend that says that a goddess gave birth here. There is a municipal campsite and a sea-bathing area, so the Akiya Coast attracts a lot of visitors, especially in summer. Byobu-iwa is especially popular with couples, because it has a heart-shaped hole in it, and is said to have magical powers for strengthening romantic ties.
Rosoku-jima Sightseeing Boat

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Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Shiro

Rosoku-jima (“Candle Island”) is an unusually-shaped rock that rises to a height of around 20 meters above the waves, and which is famous as a spectacular sight at dusk in the setting sun. It derives its name from the fact that, when, the sun is going down in the evening, the top of the rock appears to be lit up like a huge candle. Sightseeing boats depart from Fukuura Wharf and Akasaki Wharf, timing their departure to be near Rosoku-jima at sunset. During the daytime, or if the boats are not operating that day, visitors can also get a good view of the rock from the Rosoku-jima Observation Platform.
Shirashima Coast

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Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Nishimura

Shirashima Coast is a collective term for Cape Shirashima, which juts out into the ocean at the northernmost end of Dogo Island (the largest island in Oki Islands), Okinoshima Island, Matsushima Island and the neighboring small islands. This area has spectacular scenery, with white cliffs “floating” above azure seas; the Shirashima Coast has been designated as a National Natural Monument. The observation platform at the Cape offers impressive views.
Yana no Matsubara and Boat Houses

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Shimane Okinoshimacho Tsuma

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Shimane Areas

What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.