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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Pink Sea Urchin
The pink sea urchin lives on intert…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Japanese Wood Pigeon
The Japanese wood pigeon mainly inh…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Black-tailed Gull
The black-tailed gull is one of the…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Japanese Murrelet
The Japanese murrelet (or crested m…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Japanese Cormorant
The Japanese cormorant is a species…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Tundra Swan
The Oki Islands are known as a stop…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Ruddy Kingfisher
In the mountains of the Oki Islands…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Sandhill Crane
Cranes rarely come to the Oki Islan…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Oriental Cuckoo
The lush forests of the Oki Islands…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Yellowtail Amberjack
The yellowtail amberjack is a migra…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Dangyō-no-taki Waterfalls
Dangyō-no-taki Waterfalls is a pair…
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Ise-mikoto Shrine
According to the Shoku Nihon Kōk…
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines -
Japanese Grass Lizard
This 15–27 cm long lizard is found …
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Takuhi Shrine
Ōhirume no Muchi is Amaterasu Ōmika…
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines -
Ōyama Shrine, Fuse
Ōyama Shrine is known as the venue …
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines -
Mizuwakasu Shrine
Mizuwakasu Shrine is a Myōjin Taish…
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines -
Kitamaebune Trading Ships
The Oki Islands prospered as a port…
Lifestyles and Traditions - History -
Land of Exile
In 724, the year Emperor Shōmu asce…
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Remains & Kofun Burial Mounds
Bronze swords, iron spears, earthen…
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Yurahime Shrine
Yurahime Shrine is a very old shrin…
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines