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Oki Islands Geopark Museum

is museum is located at Saigō Port, the gateway to Okinoshima Town.
Here, visitors can learn more about the nature, culture and history of the
Oki Islands. We strongly recommend visiting this facility before starting
your island journey to grasp some basic knowledge of the islands, or a er
the adventure as a review of the information gathered during the trip.
Descriptions are available in both English and Japanese.
Business Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: Second and fourth Tuesdays,
Oki Islands Geopark Museum and during the New Year’s holidays
Price: JPY 500 per adult, JPY 250 per child
Access: 1 min on foot from Saigō Port
(2nd floor of the Oki Islands Geopark Visitor Center)

Yao-sugi Japanese Cedar at
Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine
in Okinoshima Town

Tour Guides

Want to learn more about the scen-
ery than just what meets the eye?
Want to deepen your understand-
ing about the festivals and culture
on the islands? Not sure how to
navigate down the narrow streets,
or afraid of breaking unspoken
local protocols? No worries!
Geopark guides are here to intro-
duce the charms of the Oki Islands
in foreign languages. ey will pro-
vide more insight into the local
history, geography, culture, and
geopark stories while providing tips
on how to enjoy your time on the
islands.
e guides o er tours in English,
French and Portuguese.