The Oki Islands, part of Daisen-Oki National Park, are recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark for their internationally valuable geological heritage and unique ecosystem. When enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking or marine sports, please respect the environment around you, be mindful of the local wildlife, and ensure your safety at all times.
Click on this link for more information on points to be mindful of and wildlife to be cautious of in the Oki Islands.
Oki treasures and geopark sites List List of Geopark Sites and Treasures
Before you embark on your adventure: Cherish the rare environment and be cautious of dangerous plants and animals.
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Seashore Spatulate Aster
This perennial plant (an herbaceous…
Unique Ecosystem - Plants -
Oki Hare
This endemic Oki species is a subsp…
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Japanese Shrew Mole, Oki Subspecies
This Oki endemic species is a subsp…
Unique Ecosystem - Endemic Species -
Japanese Fire-bellied Newt
Endemic to Japan, this amphibian ca…
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Horse
The horse is believed to have been …
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Cattle
Cattle are believed to have been do…
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Japanese Racoon Dog
Chiburijima Island is the only of t…
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Oki-maimai-kaburi Ground Beetle
This endemic ground beetle is a sub…
Unique Ecosystem - Insects -
Oki-osamushi Ground Beetle
This endemic ground beetle is found…
Unique Ecosystem - Insects -
Chestnut Tiger Butterfly
The chestnut tiger is a large, beau…
Unique Ecosystem - Insects -
Oki Tago Frog
This endemic Oki species is a subsp…
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Takeshima-shishiudo Plant Group, Toyoda
Takeshima-shishiudo (Dyst…
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Oki Rebellion
During the period of uprisings at t…
Lifestyles and Traditions - History -
Hong Kong Grouper
The Hong Kong grouper is found in s…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Inshore Hagfish
Hagfish live in the seabed of shall…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Swordtip Squid
Based on the different fishing seas…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Bigfin Reed Squid
The bigfin reef squid inhabits temp…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Greater Argonaut
The greater argonaut is an octopus …
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Shirobai Whelk
This whelk inhabits sand and mud ar…
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Blue Bat Star
The blue bat star is one of the mos…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life