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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Fossils
The Ichibu area in Nishinoshima Isl…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea Periods -
Basalt
Basalt is the most prominent type o…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period -
Shāra-bune Spirit Boats
Shōryō-nagashi is an Obon pr…
Lifestyles and Traditions - Culture -
Scoria
Scoria is a porous rock formed when…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period -
Mt. Takuhi
Mt. Takuhi, the highest mountain in…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Amagata Plain
The Dōzen Islands with their mounta…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Lava Plateau
Although boat travel has a strong i…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Explosion Crater, Misaki
The explosion crater in the Misaki …
Geohistory - Terrain -
Rōsoku-jima (Candle Island)
Rōsoku-jima (Candle Island) is a st…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Yui Maenosu Intertidal Shore Platform
Yui Maenosu is a shallow rocky surf…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Japanese Dormouse
The Japanese dormouse's body is 6.1…
Unique Ecosystem - Animals -
Tokage-iwa (Lizard Rock)
This strangely shaped rock looks li…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Osprey
Osprey is a bird of prey that feeds…
Unique Ecosystem - Birds -
Sekiheki (Red Cliff)
As the name suggests, Sekiheki (Red…
Geohistory - Terrain -
Nihon-awa-sango Coral
Currently, there are two known spec…
Unique Ecosystem - Marine Life -
Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine
Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine is the …
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines -
Oki Shrine
In 1221, the retired Emperor Go-Tob…
Lifestyles and Traditions - Shrines -
Mantle Xenoliths
Mantle xenoliths are pieces of mate…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period -
Green Flower Chafer
This species is a type of scarab be…
Unique Ecosystem - Insects -
Rhyolite, Okutsudo Coast
This rhyolite was formed by lava ar…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town