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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.

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Nature & Wildlife

Half Day Trip in Okinoshima Town (Fuse Area) by Bus and Hiking

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

  • Okinoshima Town
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn