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  • Yurahime Shrine
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    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

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  • Mizuwakasu-jinja Shrine
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    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。

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  • Oki Jinja
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    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!

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  • Goka Sosei-kan Museum of Traditional Culture
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    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
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    4.0
    9 Reviews
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    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。

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  • Emperor Gotoba Museum
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    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。

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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Amasashihiko-no-mikoto Shrine
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    Shimane Oki-gun Chibumura
    Amasashihiko-no-mikoto Shrine image
  • Oki Family
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    Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho Shimonishi
    A historic building tucked away in the eastern part of Oki Island. It's the site of the Oki clan's residence, who were hereditary priests of Tamawakasu-mikoto-jinja Shrine. It has cultural properties on display like an old ekirei bell and ancient copper seals. During the ancient Ritsuryo period, ekirei were used to requisition people and horses. It's the only one of its kind left in Japan. Along with the family's residence with a thatched gabled roof next to Tamawakasu-mikoto-jinja Shrine, it is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
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  • Burial Site of Emperor Gotoba
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    Shimane Oki-gun Amacho Ama
    "The final resting place of Emperor Gotoba, who was exiled to Oki after the Jokyu Rebellion. A torii shrine gate stands at the cremation mound in a lush green grove. After his death in 1240 some of the remains were brought to an official mausoleum in Kyoto, but the rest of the ashes were buried at this site. It's about 50 meters from the entrance to the torii gate, but you can't get close as the area is fenced off. Locals still call it ""Gotoban-san"" and it is treated as a sacred place."
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  • Ruins of Kuroki Palace
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    Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshima Cho Beppu
    The site of the temporary Imperial lodging at the top of Mt. Tenno overlooking Beppu Port. It is said Emperor Godaigo spent more than a year there after being exiled in 1333 before escaping. At the trailhead for Mt. Tenno, Hekifu-kan is a museum with items related to the Emperor and documents and pictures pertaining to the site. It's most often visited along with the site of the Imperial Palace. It's about five minutes by car from Beppu Port. A small hill has a stele recalling the Emperor's dark days.
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  • Hekifu-kan Museum
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    Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshima Cho Beppu 275
    A museum located about a five-minute drive from Beppu Port. At the entrance of Kuroki Imperial Palace where Emperor Godaigo stayed after being exiled to Oki, it exhibits documents and paintings related to the Emperor. It is most often visited before heading to the Imperial Palace, and the caretaker will carefully explain the background of Emperor Godaigo and the Ruins of Kuroki Imperial Palace. It'll help you picture the life he lived in the year-plus he spent there, as well as the tension he must have felt when escaping.
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  • Oki Kokubunji Temple
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    3.0
    11 Reviews
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    Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho Ikeda Furo Mae 5

    玉若酢命神社から移動して来ましたが、すぐ横に大きな駐車場がありました。隠岐廃仏騒動の際、隠岐の寺院は全て焼失し、平成19年本堂を焼失したため平成21年から25年に調査が行われ、遺構や遺物が発見されました。そして平成30年、この新たな発見により国指定範囲が広がったようです。 山門には１１菊花紋と桐紋が合体した寺紋があり珍しいものでした。拝観料を払う場所が山門左手前にありました。本来ならば拝観料40...

  • Oki Local Hall
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    3.0
    10 Reviews
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    Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho 749-4

    レトロな建物の中は郷土資料館。昔の暮らしを知れる貴重なものの展示が。漁具や農具は説明を読むのも楽しかったです。 外に飾ってある丸太の舟も必見

  • Murakamika Museum
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
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    Shimane Pref. Okigunamachou Ama 1700-2

    隠岐神社から徒歩で数分の位置にある資料館。後鳥羽院資料館と共通券があるので、利用しない手はない。広目とは言えあくまでも個人宅なので見て回るのにそこまで時間は掛からない。

  • Nishinoshima Furusato Museum
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshimacho Beppu 56-10

    フェリーの出航前に時間があり訪ねた。親切に説明してくれた。島の生活．人口、お勧めの場所など教えてくれました。

  • Izumotaishasaigobunin
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    4 Reviews
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    Shimane Pref. Okigunokinoshimachou Nakamachi Menukinoyon 44-1

    地元のかたに案内していただいた由緒正しい神社。島のひとから信仰されている。前は湾になっていてたくさんの船が停泊。

  • Oki To Cultural Hall
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    Shimane Oki-gun Okinoshimacho Nishimachi
  • Kokuka Festival
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    Shimane Oki-gun Nishinoshima Cho Urago
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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.

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