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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Uzuka-mikoto Shrine
Together with Yurahime Shrine and M…
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Amasashihiko-no-mikoto Shrine (Ikkū Shrine)
According to the shrine's historica…
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Himemiya Shrine
Details of the origin of the shrine…
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Dengaku
The dengaku dance dedicated …
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Kagura Shinto Dances
Compared to Iwami Kagura (a well-kn…
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Rengee-mai Dances
Rengee-mai Dances at Kokubun-ji Tem…
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Obsidian
Obsidian was used for hunting tools…
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Kojiki
According to the Kojiki, the…
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Takuhi Shrine Festival
Held every year on July 23–24 at Ta…
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Fuse Mountain Festival
Held on the first Sunday of April, …
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Oki Mura-matsuri Furyū Festival
Held on October 19 of odd-numbered …
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Sairei-furyū Festival of Mizuwakasu Shrine
Held on May 3 of even-numbered year…
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Goree-furyū Festival of Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine
Held every year on June 5 at Tamawa…
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Oki Traditional Sumo
Oki Traditional Sumo was traditiona…
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Yurahime Shrine Festival
Held on the last Saturday and Sunda…
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Spring and Autumn Festivals of Oki Shrine
Held every year on April 14 and Oct…
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Ago-ishi (Flying Fish Rock) Ritual of Uzuka-mikoto Shrine
Held annually on New Year's Day at …
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Ikkū Shrine Festival
Held on the last Saturday and Sunda…
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Somin-shorai of Urumi area
Held annually on January 12 (Urumi …
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Lacustrine Deposits
20 million years ago, before the Se…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea Periods