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First-Time Visitor Info
Sightseeing
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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 …
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…
Jōdogaura Coast
Jōdogaura means "paradise bay." The transparent sea is dotted with strings of rocky reefs. Right nearby is Mimoza Campground (Jōdogaura Campground).
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…
Akao Lookout
Akao Lookout is an ideal photography spot as it overlooks Matengai Cliff, Tsūtenkyō Arch and Kuniga Bay. Cows and horses graze in the fields nearby, so please keep an eye out for them when driving or…
Kuniga Coast
Designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument in 1938, Kuniga Coast is dotted with natural wonders. The highlight of the coast is Matengai Cliff. At 257 m tall, the cliff is on…
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…
Funagoya Boat Houses
Around 20 boathouses line the shore. They are built using traditional methods, featuring rooves made with cedar bark, with rocks from the shore and bamboo laid on top. In the background stands Mt. …
Mt. Kinkō-ji
Located on the northeastern side of Nakanoshima Island, the lookout on Mt. Kinkō-ji overlooks the only plain in the Dōzen Islands where rice is cultivated. Near the top of the mountain (164 m) is a n…
Kawai Guardian Deity Water Spring
Your first stop on this island should be this roadside spring! Many village people visit these guardian deities each day to drink the water and pray for the health and safety of their households. Fil…
Saburō-iwa Rocks
These three rocks are named Tarō (largest), Jirō (middle) and Saburō (smallest). It is said that they are brothers, and they are a popular sight for tourists on board the ferry or Underwater Viewing …
Seisui Temple (Tengawa-no-mizu Spring)
This famous water spring has been included in the "Top 100 Spring Waters of Japan." Numerous stone statues surround the spring. Visit the temple here and fill up your water bottle before continuing…
