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Yao-sugi Japanese Cedar
On the way into Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine, this tree stands just inside the Zuijinmon gate on the right, towering at 38 meters tall and around 20 meters in circumference at its base. It is the largest…
Chichi-sugi Japanese Cedar
Chichi-sugi Japanese Cedar is a huge tree that stands quietly on the side of Mt. Daimanji, the Oki Islands' highest peak. This tree is 800 years old and about 30 m tall, with a 5 m trunk that branche…
Dangyō-no-taki Waterfalls
Chosen as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan," Dangyō-no-taki flows down from the middle of a curved cliff face about 40 m high, falling on both sides of Dangyō Shrine. On the right is the male…
Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine
This shrine is the main general shrine of the Oki Islands. The main hall of the shrine was built in 1793 in the local Oki-zukuri style of architecture. The roof is thatched, with chigi and katsuogi o…
Nagu-saki Cape
This cape commands a sweeping view of the sea and the Dōzen Islands in the distance. Next to the observation deck stands the nostalgic old lantern that acted as a lighthouse, which the people of Nagu…
Yui Maenosu Intertidal Shore Platform
The waters along the coast here are very shallow, and with good weather conditions the water surface becomes a natural mirror, reflecting the sun. This platform is composed of sediments from the time…
Mizuwakasu Shrine
This shrine is recorded in Engishiki (the oldest shrine list in Japan) as a Myōjin Taisha, the shrine of an important deity, and was the highest ranked shrine (Ichinomiya) of the former Oki Province.…
Jōdogaura Coast
Jōdogaura means "paradise bay." The transparent sea is dotted with strings of rocky reefs. Right nearby is Mimoza Campground (Jōdogaura Campground).
Rōsoku-jima (Candle Island)
Standing about 20 meters tall, this strange rock looks like a huge candle being lit on fire when the setting sun is lined up just right with the tip of the rock. The sightseeing boats schedule their …
Kabura-sugi Japanese Cedar
This huge Japanese cedar tree is around 40 m tall and is said to be around 600 years old. From a distance, it appears to be six different trees, but it in fact diverges into six trunks at a height of…
Sasaki-ke Traditional Residence
This house was built in 1836 and features Japanese cedar bark and stone roofing. In the past, residents of this island used to cover the rooves of their houses with either thatch or bark from Japanes…
Shirashima Coast Lookout
Located at the northernmost point of Dōgo Island, Shirashima Coast is a popular sightseeing spot. The contrasting colors of the blue sea, white cliffs and green pine trees make for a very picturesque…
