Sightseeing

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…

Oki Shrine

Retired Emperor Go-Toba was exiled to the Oki Islands in 1221, and lived here until his death years later. Oki Shrine was built in 1939 in commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the death of Emper…

Jōdogaura Coast

Jōdogaura means "paradise bay." The transparent sea is dotted with strings of rocky reefs. Right nearby is Mimoza Campground (Jōdogaura Campground).

Myōgaki Stone Walls

Myōgaki stone walls were the boundaries of the fields used for 'makihata' rotation farming. 'Makihata' is a unique rotation farming method practiced here on the islands until the late 1960s. In this …

Tsūtenkyō Arch

Left from what was originally a cave, this arch was formed naturally by coastal erosion wearing away at the surrounding rock. Layers of alternating colours of the arch show us how the islands were fo…

Onimai Lookout

The scenic skyline drive leading to Onimai Lookout is enjoyable for drivers, cyclists and hikers. Cows and horses are kept in areas along the route, so please keep an eye out for them. Near the looko…

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.…

Yurahime Shrine

Although it is not clear when the shrine was built, the history of Yurahime Shrine can be traced all the way back to AD 842, and was once one of the highest ranking shrines in the Oki Islands. The sh…

Uzuka-mikoto Shrine

Uzuka-mikoto Shrine is a prestigious shrine recorded in the oldest shrine list in Japan and is a shrine of the highest grade. Throughout summer and autumn, the rice fields and the two torii gates c…

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…

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…