Find inspiration for your journey to the Oki Islands, and immerse in their rich culture, breathtaking landscapes and exciting outdoor adventures.
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Kuniga Coast is a Designated National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument. Here are all the travel tips you need to know, including how to get there and how to enjoy it on both land and sea!
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It’s summer time! Summer (June–August) is the peak tourist season here in the Oki Islands. There are energetic summer festivals, splendid fireworks, the transparent blue sea and so much more! We have gathered a few tips for visiting the Oki Islands in summer and here’s some inspiration for your trip.
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The great outdoors? In this heat? Beautiful as the Oki Islands are, some may scoff at exploring them during the summer months, since the temperatures are high and humidity levels even higher for days on end. Still, the siren call of the clear skies and blue sea is hard to resist, especially when the UNESCO-certified geopark area is sure to take one’s breath away with its dazzling sights. If only there was a way to both keep cool and enjoy nature!
Well, fortunately—there is. Deep in the mountains or under the sea, moving around or lazing about, one can breathe a sigh of relief from the sweltering heat in many places and through many outdoor activities all over the geopark area. So let’s take a tour of the summertime Oki Islands, searching for the cool breeze.
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The Oki Islands—seafood lovers’ paradise! Here are our recommended dishes for your summer getaway! Enjoying the local food while getting to know the local culture in more depth!
The highlights of summer island cuisine—sazae (turban shell) and Japanese flying squid! Sazae, or turban shell, is one of the commonly used ingredients in many of the Oki Islands’ dishes. It is highly nutritious with essential minerals like zinc, selenium, and iron. The chewy texture makes it very enjoyable to have with almost anything. There are many types of squid that can be caught around Oki Islands, during different seasons, different types of squid can be caught. The one caught during the beginning of summer to autumn is mostly swordtip squid. While the Japanese flying squid can be caught all year round, it becomes the most delicious when caught during the cold winter.
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You may think that travelling to a remote island would be very expensive and worry about all the costs of ferries or airplane tickets, etc. Well, fear not! We are now having a campaign called “Oki-Toku Special Tickets” in which you will be able to get a free ticket for the return part of your journey! In this article, we will introduce how to use the “Oki-Toku Special Ticket” and utilise it to visit all four islands of Oki!
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Mt. Takuhi in Nishinoshima Town is the tallest mountain in Dōzen Islands area. Takuhi Shrine, one of the must-visits on the Oki Islands, sits on this mountain.
Although the town bus does not go to Takuhi Shrine directly, it is still possible to take the bus to the closest bus stop and walk there. This one-day hiking trip is perfect for those looking for a bit of a challenge; the distance covered is significantly longer than going up and down the Kuniga Coast Hiking Trail.
Road surface: asphalt road, dirt road
*A pair of sturdy sports shoes would be great for the occasion.
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With the help of the fixed-route buses, you can get to your destination on the Oki Islands!
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Splash your summer away here on the Oki Islands!
One of the most popular summer activities on the Oki Islands is, of course, going to the beach! Diving into the cool summer sea is so enjoyable after a long (or short) day out under the summer sun. Here in Oki, we have a good collection of beaches where you can soak up more sun or bathe in the glittering sea. Also, don’t forget to check out the safety tips at the end of the article!
So, let’s start by looking at the beaches on the smallest of the four Oki Islands, Chiburijima Island (Chibu Village).
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Enjoy the nature and delicious food of the Oki Islands!
Are you looking for a way to relax your mind by being immersed in a majestic landscape, but also refresh your body in clear sea waters, without forgetting to fill up your stomach with appetising local delicacies?
If you answered YES, YES and YES, then this course is for you!
Whether you are travelling solo or in a group, just set up a date and get ready to be mesmerised by the geopark’s nature and local culinary specialities.
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Delights of four seasons, summer edition.
In Japan, summer means high temperature and humidity levels that make air-conditioned buildings look (and feel) very appealing. Still, clear skies entice tourists and locals alike to venture outside – especially when rich greenery and blue seas are also thrown into the equation.
