Nishinoshima Town

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Located on Nishinoshima Island, this town attracts visitors with its dynamic coastal beauty and idyllic landscapes. It features the "Kuniga Coast," one of Japan's top scenic spots, with the 257-meter vertical cliff "Maten-gai" and the natural arch "Tsuten-kyo" created by sea erosion. On the meadows above the cliffs, cattle and horses graze freely, showing a unique scenery where rugged nature and peaceful animals coexist. Trekking, sightseeing boats, and sea kayaking allow you to feel the Earth's strength. It is an ideal destination for travelers who want to leave the city and immerse themselves in an overwhelming sense of openness.

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Nishinoshima Town

Address
4386-3 Mita, Nishinoshima-cho, Oki-gun, Shimane
Website
https://nkk-oki.com/japan/
Operator
Nishinoshima Town Tourism Association

Nishinoshima Town Spots List

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  • Tsutenkyo Bridge
  • Tenjokai
  • Matengai Cliff
  • Akao Observatory
  • Takuhi Shrine
Tsutenkyo Bridge
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Tsutenkyo Bridge

A grand natural stone bridge located on the Kuniga Coast of Nishinoshima Island. Over many years, the rough waves of the Sea of Japan eroded the rock, creating a massive arch-shaped unique rock with a large hole hollowed out in the center. The exquisite formative beauty, which is hard to believe was made by nature, possesses a divinity worthy of its name "Bridge Leading to Heaven." The contrast with the surrounding cobalt blue sea is beautiful, and the experience of passing under this bridge by sightseeing boat is full of thrills and emotion. This superb view, which can be called...

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Tenjokai
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Tenjokai

A scenic spot in part of the Kuniga Coast, characterized by a complex many-island beauty where countless strange rocks and reefs stand in the clear sea. It was named so because its incredibly beautiful and mystical scenery is reminiscent of the "Celestial World" where gods dwell. The scenery of majestic cliffs and white rock surfaces, combined with complexly intertwined inlets and incredibly transparent seawater, bestows a sense of mystery that makes you forget you are on Earth. It is most beautiful when viewed from a sightseeing boat, and on calm days, the silhouettes of strange rocks reflected on the sea...

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Matengai Cliff
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Matengai Cliff

Located on Nishinoshima, this is a massive vertical cliff rising 257 meters from the sea surface. Boasting one of the largest scales in Japan, from the top of the cliff you can enjoy hair-raising thrills and an overwhelming panorama of the Sea of Japan stretching to the horizon. While peaceful scenes of cattle and horses grazing spread across the gentle meadows atop the cliff, stepping closer to the edge reveals the raw power of nature. The coexistence of the Earth's massive energy and the peaceful daily life of animals is a world-class scenic spot that evokes deep emotion and awe...

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Akao Observatory
Shimane

Akao Observatory

An observatory offering the most beautiful angle of the Kuniga Coast on Nishinoshima. From here, you can capture a total view of Japan's top-class cliff "Maten-gai" and the natural arch "Tsuten-kyo." The contrast between gentle green hills disappearing into the cliffs and the deep blue Sea of Japan beyond is a perfected beauty, like a scene from a movie. The sunset view is also exceptional, as the changing sky colors dye the cliffs orange in a moving display. It’s a popular spot where you can easily experience the essence of the Kuniga Coast in a perfect composition, which can be...

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Takuhi Shrine
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Takuhi Shrine

One of Oki's oldest shrines, located on Mt. Takuhi on Nishinoshima Island. Its main hall is built as if recessed into a cave on a steep cliff, overwhelming visitors with its mystical appearance. Worshiped since ancient times as a god of maritime safety, the name "Takuhi" (Burning Fire) comes from the legend that the shrine's fire once guided drifting boats. The approach is a trail through lush primeval forests where you can observe unique island flora and fauna. The architecture, retaining strong traces of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism, and the panoramic view of Oki's many islands from above...

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