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Hiking tours, Kappa Sightseeing Boat.

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Day Okinoshima Town

9:30– 10:00 17 Visit the Oki Islands Geopark Museum and the Visitor Center.
10:00– 13:00 Rent a car or bicycle and explore the island (Saigō area).
Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine is the Oki Islands’ main general shrine. The main hall of the shrine was
built in 1793 in the local Oki-zukuri style of architecture. Next to the shrine stands the massive
Yao-sugi Japanese Cedar, which is said to be around 2,000 years old and is designated a Natural
Monument of Japan.
Saigō-misaki Lighthouse is located on a cape overlooking the entrance to the main port of
Okinoshima Town. The 100+ year old lighthouse is pure white and provides a striking contrast with
the blue sea. Arrive around 11 am to catch the sight of the 11:20 ferry arriving at the port.

13:00– 14:30 18 Have Oki Soba noodles for lunch in the port area.

Relax in the rest area in the Geopark Visitor Center, shop for locally made souvenirs in Anki-ichi
Market (2 min on foot from the port) or in the souvenir shop inside the ferry terminal.

15:10– Travel by ferry from Saigō Port in Okinoshima Town to Shichirui Port (Shimane Prefecture).