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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Are you planning to visit the Oki Islands this autumn? We have gathered some tips for you!
As the hot summer heat slowly gives way to the cool autumn breeze, autumn is a great time to visit the Oki Islands. Traditional ceremonies, magnificent fireworks, outdoor activities… and so much more! Here’s some inspiration for your next trip to the Oki Islands!
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Journey to the Summit of Chibu, with a little help from the bus.
This might be the perfect itinerary for you if you would like to get to Mt. Akahage and Sekiheki (Red Cliff) on foot, with a little help from the village’s bus.
Mt. Akahage is the tallest mountain on Chiburijima Island, and the 360° panoramic view of the island from the summit is simply unforgettable.
This one-day hiking trip is perfect if you want to cover some distance during your holiday on the islands.
Duration: 0.5 day
*This course is designed for those staying in the Dōzen area, matching the schedule of the inter-island ferry Isokaze.
For those travelling from Dōgo or Honshu, please go to the last section of the article for the schedule that matches the arrival of your ferry.
Means of transportation: Walking / Bus / Taxi
Road surface: asphalt road
Time required: about 3 hrs 20 mins
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All the inhabited islands in Oki have very distinctive personalities. Chiburjima Island, being the smallest of the four, is probably the most laid-back. Other than the vast pastures, this small island is also well known for the “red wall”. We will show you the famous spots on the west coast of Chibu and ways to enjoy them.
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See the charms of the warm autumn colours while you visit the shrines full of histories
As the autumn air sweeps in and the towns burst into bright red and fiery yellow colours, everything starts to feel nostalgic; it is that perfect time of the year to visit beautiful historical places like shrines and temples! In the Dōzen area there are both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Many shrines are built in sacred places of the islands, which are also close to where the locals live. Most of the shrines are long established, and some have very unique features.
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You might have heard of sumo, or watched the bouts. But do you know there is a unique sumo that has been preserved in Okinoshima Town? After 12 years of waiting, this matchless sumo tournament – Oki Traditional Sumo – is going to be held this year in September.
Oki's Traditional Sumo was featured at NHK World Please check it out!
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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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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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So you have half a day left in Okinoshima Town and no clear idea how to spend it. You would like to venture outside the Saigo area, but you have the 3 PM ferry to catch. Also, the use of the car is not in the picture.
Does any of it sound familiar? If it does, then look no further! This itinerary will take you on a scenic bus ride and some light hiking to one of the signature spots for the geopark and national park, with a dive into the local culture served on the side.
Duration: Half day
Means of transportation: Walking / Bus
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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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Who is Lafcadio Hearn? What does his work have to do with the Oki Islands, and why are his works regarded as having historical value?
Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who also goes by his Japanese name, Yakumo Koizumi. Hearn is an Irish-Greek-Japanese writer, translator, and teacher who taught Western Literature in Japanese schools, and eventually became a professor at the University of Tokyo. Through that, he greatly contributed to interpreting the culture and literature of Japan to the Western world in the late 1800s.
