Oki Islands: Japan’s Hidden Isles of Natural Wonder
Experience dynamic landscapes shaped by nature, island-specific culture, and special moments full of encounters and discoveries.
Share your unique impressions of the Oki Islands — and receive a wonderful gift in return!
Campaign Overview
Have you captured a breathtaking view, unforgettable experience, or delicious local dish during your visit to the Oki Islands?
Share your favorite moments that showcase the charm of Oki through photos or videos!
Simply post on Instagram with the designated hashtag for a chance to win a special gift through our prize draw.
Let’s spread the hidden beauty of Oki by sharing the “extraordinary moments” that only visitors can truly know.
Campaign Period
August 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
How to Enter
1. Follow our official Instagram account, @visittheokiislandsThis will open in a new tab.
Account name: visit the Oki Islands (Official)
*This account is operated by Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau
2. Take a picture of your favorite moments in the Oki Islands!
Post pictures of the wonderful foods, experiences, scenery, and events you experienced.
*Photos taken before the campaign period will be accepted for entries.
*Existing posts of pictures from the Oki Islands are eligible to enter the campaign. Just add the #MyOkiTrip tag and repost them.
3. Add the #MyOkiTrip tag and post your picture on Instagram!
4. You are now entered into the prize raffle!
Prizes
By participating in the campaign, 5 lucky winners will receive a voucher for their choice of accommodations!
*One night stay for a party of two, no meals included
Winners can choose among the following accommodations:
<Within the Oki Islands>
All accommodations
<Within the Kansai area>
Just Sleep Osaka Shinsaibashi
The PAX Hostel
Guest House mii
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
Prize Selection Process
■ Eligibility Requirements
・You must post eligible content during the campaign period.
・You must agree to the campaign terms and conditions.
・You must respond to the direct message notification within the specified deadline.
■ Winner Announcement
・Winners will be selected by a random draw from among those who meet all the above conditions.
・Notifications will be sent via Instagram direct message.
*Notifications are scheduled to be sent in mid-April.
*Your prize will be confirmed only after replying to the notification within the given deadline.
■ Process from Winning to Stay
・Winners will choose a preferred accommodation either on the Oki Islands or at a designated facility in the Kansai area, and inform the Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau of their desired dates.
・The Bureau will check availability and make the reservation on your behalf.
・Once the booking is confirmed, enjoy your complimentary stay at the selected facility on the chosen date.
*Depending on availability, your preferred dates may not be guaranteed.
■ About Submitted Photos
・Photos tagged with #MyOkiTrip and submitted during the campaign period may be featured on the official tourism portal site “Visit the Oki Islands” or the official Instagram account, operated by the Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau.
Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to the #MyOkiTrip Hashtag Campaign, a program run by Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau (hereinafter, “the Program”) and those who participate in the Program (hereinafter, “Participants”). Please be sure to read and agree to these terms and conditions before participating. Participation in the Program constitutes agreement with these terms and conditions. By participating, Participants agree to follow these terms and conditions and will not object to the way in which the Bureau operates the Program. In case of a discrepancy between this English translation and the Japanese original, the Japanese original shall prevail.
Please follow the Oki Islands Geopark official Instagram account @visittheokiislands and upload a picture that shows something special about the Oki Islands with the hashtag #MyOkiTrip on Instagram.
*Photos posted with the #MyOkiTrip tag during the active campaign period may appear on the Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau official Instagram account.
・Posts may be reposted or used in Oki Islands advertisement and PR materials such as brochures and web pages, or may be provided to third parties verified by Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau. Please only participate if you consent to this secondary usage.
・Posted pictures and text must be the original works of Participants.
・Please only post pictures containing other people after receiving permission from the people that appear in the photo.
・Please only post pictures that contain third party intellectual property after receiving permission from the intellectual property owner.
・Participants must ensure that their posts do not infringe on the rights of third parties.
・Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau assumes no responsibility for infringement of image rights, copyrights, or other rights. In the unlikely case that a dispute with a third party arises, the Participant bears full responsibility.
・When taking pictures to post, please respect all laws and rules. Avoid dangerous and prohibited acts, and do not enter closed areas or people’s property without permission to take pictures.
・When using a drone to take pictures, please follow the local government’s application to take pictures of that location. Do not operate a drone for pictures without permission.
・Internet connection, data plans, and other connectivity expenses shall be borne by Participants.
・Minors must have a parent or guardian review and agree to these terms and conditions to participate.
<The following posts will not be accepted>
・Posts that are detrimental to other persons, such as infringement of another person’s intellectual property rights, image rights, privacy, or other rights; discrimination, or; damage to a person’s public character or credibility through harassment or slander.
・Posts that contain content in violation of public policy doctrine or posts with disturbing content.
・Posts whose aims are to spread advertisement, sales, political activities, specific worldviews, or religion.
・Posts containing personally identifiable information, such as residential address.
・Posts deemed to be malicious or inappropriate by Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau.
■Campaign Period
August 1, 2025–March 31, 2026
■Raffle Prizes
Five winners will be randomly selected to receive a free stay for two at either one facility within the Oki Islands or one of the following four facilities within the or Kansai area (Just Sleep Osaka Shinsaibashi, The PAX Hostel, Gust House mii, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi)
*Stay only, no meals provided. Valid for a stay during April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027
*Prizes are subject to change without notice.
*Prizes will be provided within the Bureau’s budget.
■Participation requirements
・Follow the method for participation outlined in the Campaign Terms and Conditions
・Agree to the contents outlined on this page and the Privacy Policy linked below.
https://visit-okiislands.e-oki.net/policy/
■Disqualification
The following things will result in disqualification for the prize raffle. We ask for your understanding. Additionally, the Bureau does not guarantee that entries disqualified for the following reason will result in additional winners being selected from the remaining entries.
・Posts of pictures taken outside of the Oki Islands
・Posts by private accounts
・Posts without the #MyOkiTrip hashtag
・Unfollowing the Oki Islands official Instagram account or deleting the post for this campaign before being contacted about raffle results
・Situations where a Participant cannot be notified of raffle results, such as the post being set to private or deletion of the Participant’s Instagram account
・After being notified of raffle results, failure to fill out and send the online raffle winner form (sent through DM) by the designated deadline
・ Transferring or selling raffle prizes to a third party
The Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau reserves the right to disqualify entries to the raffle that are in violation of these Terms and Conditions or are otherwise deemed to be invalid.
■Handling of Personal Information
・Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau may collect Participant personal information for the purpose of sending prizes for the Program.
・Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau shall not share personal information it has collected to third parties without prior consent by the Participant.
・Personal information shared by raffle winners (including address, full name, and contact information) shall only be used to send prizes for the Program.
■Liability for Damages
・If, while participating in the Program, a Participant violates these Terms and Conditions or commits an inappropriate or illegal action that results in damage to Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau or a third party, the Participant is liable for those damages.
・When a dispute arises between the Participant and a third party regarding participation in the Program, the responsibility and costs or resolving the dispute shall be borne by the Participant. As long as there is no intentional or gross negligence on the part of Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau, the Participant shall not be entitled to claim any compensation from Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau.
・In the event that a Participant violates these Terms and Conditions and causes damages to Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau, Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau shall be entitled to claim compensation from the applicable Participant.
■Disclaimers and Miscellaneous
・Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau exercises the highest level of care when running this Program and other programs, but cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, safety, or usefulness of information provided about the Program, its various services and all other matters related to the Program.
・Oki Islands Geopark Managment Bureau shall not assume responsibility for any trouble, damages (whether direct or indirect), or other issues caused to Participants or third parties due to:
(1) Emergencies such as software/hardware incidents, disasters, power outages, deterioration to connectivity, earthquakes, or accidents.
(2) Regular or unscheduled system maintenance for the Program or other programs.
(3) Trouble or other issues between Participants or a Participant and a third party.
(4) Interference of the Program’s service by a third party that results in cancellation, postponement, or any other irregularities of its service.
(5) Issues with information provided or other irregularities in the Program that are not the result of intentional or gross negligence.
・Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau may change or cancel the entirety or parts of this Program without prior notice.
・This program is not supported by, endorsed by, run by, or affiliated with Instagram.
・Please be sure to read the appropriate Terms of Use before using Instagram.
■Changes to the Terms and Conditions
・Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau may, when it deems necessary, change these Terms and Conditions without notice and take other necessary measures in order to maintain the proper operation of this Program.
・In the event that these Terms and Conditions are changed, all Participants will be subject to the changed version of the Terms and Conditions. Additionally, the changed version of the Terms and Conditions shall take effect as soon as they are displayed on this website unless otherwise specified.
【Contact Us】
For inquiries regarding the Program and other related programs, please contact the Hashtag Campaign Operations Office listed below.
Hashtag Campaign Operations Office
Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau, 61 Menukinoyon, Nakamachi, Okinoshima-cho, Oki-gun, Shimane-ken 685-0013, JAPAN
E-mail: info@oki-geopark.jp