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Oki Islands' Stories

Find inspiration for your journey to the Oki Islands, and immerse in their rich culture, breathtaking landscapes and exciting outdoor adventures.

Features

Oki-Toku Special Ticket Campaign – A Chance for Free Return Tickets?

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!

  • Okinoshima Town
  • Nishinoshima Town
  • Ama Town
  • Chibu Village
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • #travel tips

Itineraries

  • Shrines & History

Takuhi Shrine Hiking Trip By Bus

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.

  • Nishinoshima Town
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Features

  • Nature & Wildlife

Spring in the Oki Islands: Places to Go and Things to Know

Spring has sprung! Waving goodbye to the cold winter months, spring (March–May) marks the beginning of the tourism season on the islands. You can feel the gentle touch of a spring breeze, indulge in seasonal food, admire the beauty of spring flowers, etc. We have gathered a few tips for visiting the Oki Islands in spring and here’s some inspiration for your trip.

  • Okinoshima Town
  • Nishinoshima Town
  • Ama Town
  • Chibu Village
  • Spring
  • #nature
  • #culture
  • #local food

Features

  • Seasonal Delicacies

The Ultimate Guide to Regional Products from Oki Islands

Never again feel at loss when browsing for souvenirs! Here is a comprehensive list of the regional products the islanders would like you to know and consider a purchase. Whether sweets or savoury products, beverages or keepsakes, you are sure to find a product to your liking.

  • Okinoshima Town
  • Nishinoshima Town
  • Ama Town
  • Chibu Village
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • #snacks
  • #sweets
  • #local produce
  • #support local
  • #local products
  • #souvenirs
  • #traditions
  • #culture
  • #geopark
  • #local food

Features

  • Culture & Festivals

Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) and His Connection to the Oki Islands

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.

  • Ama Town
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • #culture