Nakanoshima Island

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Also known as "Ama Town," this island is blessed with fertile soil and a rich sea, making it an island of food and history. It is where Emperor Go-Toba lived in exile, and historical sites like "Oki Shrine" are scattered throughout. The islanders value the spirit of self-sufficiency, offering excellent gourmet experiences like "Oki Beef" and fresh seafood. The "Akiya Coast" with its beautiful reddish cliffs is popular for its rock featuring a heart-shaped hole. Known for its unique and challenging town-building, it is a warm island that gives energy to those who visit.

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Geosites of Nakanoshima Island (Ama), Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark 海士町のジオサイト､隠岐ユネスコ世界ジオパーク

Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark

Nakanoshima Island

Address: Ama-cho, Oki-gun, Shimane
Website: https://oki-ama.org/
Operator: Ama Town Tourism Association

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Oki Shrine

Located on Nakanoshima (Ama Town), this shrine was built to deify Emperor Go-Toba, who spent his final years on this island. It features elegant and refined shrine buildings intended to commemorate the Emperor, with related historical remains and a museum scattered nearby. In spring, the cherry blossom trees along the approach are exceptionally beautiful, and night illuminations are mystical. Despite its background of historical tragedy, the precincts are incredibly peaceful, preserving the island scenery and silence that the Emperor likely loved. It's a spot with spiritual depth where you can feel the deep respect of the islanders while tracing the...

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Akiya Coast

Located on Nakanoshima Island, this coast features a beautiful contrast between reddish-brown cliffs and emerald green seas. Famous for a rock with a "heart-shaped hole," the view looking through it is said to bring good luck, attracting many couples and tourists. The waves are calm and the water highly transparent, making it crowded with people enjoying swimming in the summer. It is also told in mythology as the place where a goddess gave birth, bestowing it with a sacred atmosphere. Spending time listening to the gentle sound of the waves while gazing at the red rock walls and transparent sea...

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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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Chibu Village

Located on Chiburijima Island, the smallest island of the Oki chain with untouched nature. The main highlight is the "Sekiheki" (Red Cliff), where a vertical red cliff over 100 meters high stretches for 1 kilometer. From the island's highest peak, "Mt. Akahage," you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the Sea of Japan and the Oki Islands. There are more cows and horses than people, and the peaceful pasture scenery looks like another world. It is a hidden place where you can enjoy the simple kindness of the islanders and quiet "island time."

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