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Itineraries

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

  • Area

    • Nishinoshima Town
    • Ama Town
    • Chibu Village

Here is all the must do & see while you travel the three islands of Dōzen!

Starting from the smallest island of Dōzen, Chiburijima Island, to Nakanoshima Island, and Nishinoshima Island. Each and every islands has its own different charms waiting for you to discovered them!

Duration
2 nights 3 days
Means of transportation
  • Ship
  • Car
  • Walking
  • Bicycle

Index

Day 1

  1. Shichirui Port - Ferry Kuniga
  2. Arrive at Kurii Port
  3. Lunch at Chiburijima Ramen
  4. Mt. Akahage
  5. Sekiheki (Red Cliff)
  6. Depart for Nakanoshima Island, Ama Town
  7. Arrival at Hishiura Port | Check in at Entô Hotel

Day 1

9:30 Shichirui Port - Ferry Kuniga

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

"Take the ferry from the main island of Japan to Chiburijima Island takes about 2 hours. Sit back and enjoy the view!

To check how to board the ferry, check this article.

11:30Arrive at Kurii Port

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Rent an e-bike from the Tourist Information Office. Reconnect with nature and feel the breeze as you cycle on an eco-friendly e-bike.

Lunch at Chiburijima Ramen

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Menu recommendation: Ramen with wakame seaweed! The seaweed is harvested from the sea around Chiburijima Island by the local people.

Mt. Akahage

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

A 325-meter high summit observation deck. The perfect viewing spot to see the caldera and all Oki Islands. On a fine day, you may even be able to see Shimane Peninsula and Daisen.

Sekiheki (Red Cliff)

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

The large cliff with reddish-brown rock face contrasts beautifully with the blue sea. Visit to know more about its long geohistory!

Depart for Nakanoshima Island, Ama Town

Return the e-bike to the Tourist Information Office and board the inter-island ferry Isokaze to go to Ama Town (Nishinoshima Island).

To read about how to use the small inter-island ferry, read this article.

Arrival at Hishiura Port | Check in at Entô Hotel

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Entô Hotel, located right next to Hishiura Port. Check-in and leave your laggage to go on a little night tour!

Day 2

Explore Ama Town, Nakanoshima Island

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Sail into the beautiful clear sea of Japan to see the Saburō-iwa Rocks and explore the underwater world of Oki Islands by hopping on the Underwater Viewing Boat AMANBOW.

NPO Oki Shizen Mura (Oki Nature Village) Guided Tour of Ama Town on E-bikes

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Guided by a professional English-speaking guide. Explore both Ama Town's popular locations and hidden spots that are only known to the locals.
*Advance booking is required.

Dinner at Oki-gyū-ten

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Try out Oki's original tender beef! A must-go-to restaurant for beef lovers.

Depart from Hishiura Port by inter-island ferry

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Take the inter-island ferry to the third island, Nishinoshima!

Arrive at Beppu Port

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Move to your accommodation for the night. How about a stay in Kuniga-so, a ryokan-style hotel with an ocean-view common bath?

Day3

Sea Kayaking

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Experience kayaking along tall cliffs and through sea caves as you explore the clear sea and the coastline of Nishinoshima Town!

Join a sightseeing boat tour

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

"The best and the easiest way to explore the island!
*Due to the constant change of the weather on the Oki Islands, the sightseeing boat may be cancelled, in which case you can join the sightseeing bus tour instead."

15:45 Beppu Port - ferry bound for the mainland or 17:15 Beppu Port - ferry bound for Okinoshima Town

Dōzen Islands Adventure (2 nights / 3 days)

Thank you for visiting Dōzen Islands! Which island was your favourite? We hope you visit us again!