Iki City

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Floating in the Genkai Sea, Iki City is a mystical remote island where an emerald green sea meets over 1,500 shrines and ancient burial mounds scattered across the entire island, known as a gathering place for Japan's gods. You can experience the dynamic power of nature through your five senses at places like Tatsunoshima Island, which boasts astonishingly transparent beaches, and Saruiwa (Monkey Rock), which overwhelms with its natural sculptural beauty. Additionally, touring the historic, ancient shrines offers deep contact with Japan's inherent spiritual culture and mindset. Filled with premium gourmet foods like authentic barley shochu (the island's birthplace), rare Iki beef, and fresh sea urchin, this island is a wonderful sanctuary for a retreat that completely refreshes your mind and body while receiving powerful elemental energy.

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Iki City

Address: 620-1 Gonouracho Honmurafure, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Website: https://www.ikikankou.com/
Operator: Iki City Tourism Federation

Iki City Spots List

Saruiwa (Monkey Rock)
Suroku Kofun
Tsukiyomi Shrine
Sumiyoshi Shrine
Amenotanagao Shrine
Hakusa Hachiman Shrine
Haraboke Jizo
Tsutsukihama Beach
Ohama Beach
Shomogu Shrine
Ondake Shrine
Harunotsuji Ruins
Workshop Kisaragi – “Iki-rium” Making Experience
Iki Dolphin Park & Resort
Tatsunoshima Island
Kojima Shrine

Saruiwa (Monkey Rock)

Saruiwa (Monkey Rock)

Suddenly appearing at the absolute tip of a cape along the western coast of Iki, "Saruiwa" (Monkey Rock) is the pinnacle of natural sculptural beauty. This massive basalt oddity rising about 45 meters high was meticulously carved out by powerful waves and winds over an unimaginable span of time, earning its unique name because its shape looks exactly like the profile of a giant "monkey" gazing far into the ocean. In mythology, it is revered as a powerful elemental power spot, considered one of the "eight pillars" constructed so that the island would not float away. Bathing your entire body...

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Suroku Kofun

Situated within the central part of Iki City and constructed in the late 6th century, the "Suroku Kofun" is a beautiful keyhole-shaped burial mound boasting the largest scale in Nagasaki Prefecture. Possessing a majestic scale with a total length of about 91 meters, its appearance standing quietly amid peaceful surrounding rural landscapes and deep green forests instantly draws visitors into ancient Japanese historical romance. From the stone burial chamber where interments were made, numerous premium treasures demonstrating deep exchange with the continent and Korean Peninsula have been excavated—such as gilded bronze horse trappings and beautiful glass beads—vividly conveying its brilliant...

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Tsukiyomi Shrine

Tsukiyomi Shrine

Revered in the oldest Japanese chronicle "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters) with deep history and considered the grand head shrine of all "Tsukiyomi Shrines" dotted across entire Japan, "Tsukiyomi Shrine" is a sacred, ancestral ground. Walking through the torii gate quietly nestled within dense, deep forests and ascending the moss-covered, beautiful stone steps one by one gently envelops you in a solemn, sacred atmosphere where all daily clutter and bodily impurities are thoroughly cleansed. Enshrining the "God of Moon" who governs calendars, the ebb and flow of tides, and human biological rhythms, this sanctuary allows busy modern people living in...

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Sumiyoshi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Quietly standing near a beautiful stream in the central part of Iki City, "Sumiyoshi Shrine" is a highly prestigious, eminent shrine recorded in literature dating back to the Heian period, serving as a spiritual sanctuary that has gathered deep faith since ancient times as a guardian god of maritime safety and border security. The vast precinct is enclosed by majestic giant camphor and cedar trees hundreds of years old, wrapping you in a chilly, pure air and overwhelming silence the moment you step inside. Folding hands in silent prayer within the shrine buildings, which preserve traditional Japanese architectural beauty in...

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Amenotanagao Shrine

Amenotanagao Shrine

Serving as the Ichinomiya (highest ranking shrine) of Iki City and boasting the premier prestigious rank across the entire island, "Amenotanagao Shrine" is a highly historic, deeply venerable ancient site. Enshrined upon a scenic, small hill, ascending the beautiful stone steps that tell tales of profound history reveals the solemn shrine structures preserving sophisticated, traditional Japanese architectural beauty waiting quietly to greet you. From the precinct, you can look out across the peaceful surrounding streets and landscapes of rich nature, and refreshing, crisp breezes blowing through gently heal travel fatigue. Having been fervently worshiped also by historical feudal lords who...

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Hakusa Hachiman Shrine

Hakusa Hachiman Shrine

Enshrined close to the beautiful white sand beach of Tsutsukihama on the eastern coast of Iki City, "Hakusa Hachiman Shrine" was reportedly established in the early Heian period. Protected by the dense, nature-rich "Chinju-no-Mori" (sacred grove), stepping into the precinct wraps you in a unique atmosphere where the dynamic elemental energy of the sea and holy serenity fuse comfortably. Having gently watched over the history of overcoming national crises during the Mongol Invasions and travelers praying for maritime safety since antiquity, this ancient shrine grants visitors deep peace and spiritual tranquility. Listening to the sound of waves from afar while...

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Haraboke Jizo

Quietly standing side by side across peaceful agricultural fields near the Yoka-machi Kakinoki rotary in Iki City are the "Haraboke Jizo" statues. Earning their unique name because large holes are carved into their belly ("hara") sections, these rustic Buddhist statues have been deeply loved by local citizens since antiquity as kind guardians who gently watch over the health of children and the recovery of stomach ailments. The Jizo statues are constantly dressed in colorfully handcrafted bibs and caps, allowing you to touch the warmth of traditional Japanese local community faith and their gentle hospitality directly. Completely far removed from the...

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Tsutsukihama Beach

Tsutsukihama Beach

Serving as Iki City's prominent, premium white sand beach extending for about 600 meters along a beautiful crescent arc, "Tsutsukihama" is magnificent. Selected also among Japan's "Top 100 Pleasant Beaches" and "Japan's Top 100 White Sand and Green Pine Sceneries," the emerald green ocean boasting astounding transparency and the fine, soft white sand beach grant international visitors an overwhelming openness and deep healing akin to a tropical paradise. Because the waves are highly calm, it is optimal also for enjoying water sports like sea kayaking or SUP in a relaxed manner. Walking slowly along the white sand beach while feeling...

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Ohama Beach

Situated in the eastern part of Iki City and letting you feel dynamic elemental natural powers across a grand scale, the beautiful coastline "Ohama" is magnificent. A vast white sand beach spreads out immediately in front of rich green pine forests, and its contrast with the ocean gradient shifting from emerald green to deep cobalt blue is beautifully picture-like, profoundly stirring the soul of viewers. It displays a dynamic expression with powerful waves rushing in from autumn through winter, while welcoming visitors as a gentle beach resort during summer. Within an authentic silence that feels completely isolated from urban civilization,...

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Shomogu Shrine

Quietly standing on a hill overlooking Katsumoto Port in Iki City, "Shomogu" is a highly venerable and prestigious ancient shrine with deep history dating back to mythological eras, where Empress Jingu reportedly stopped during her three-kingdom expedition. The heavy wooden shrine buildings and the absolute silence of surrounding trees hundreds of years old envelop you in a sacred, pure atmosphere that cleanses all mental clutter the moment you step inside. Infused also with turbulent historical romance characteristic of a border island—such as the castle gate of "Katsumoto Castle" constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi during his Korean campaigns being relocated here—it is...

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Ondake Shrine

Enshrined at the summit of Mount Ondake (about 156 meters above sea level) in Iki City, "Ondake Shrine" is a powerful, elemental sacred spot where general public entry was prohibited until the Meiji period. Behind the worship hall where the god descended sits a mysterious giant boulder, the "Goshintai-iwa," possessing a magnetic field where compass needles fail to work normally, allowing you to directly feel Earth's mystical energies. Within the precinct, over 2,000 unique "stone monkey" (Saru) statues dedicated by people whose wishes were fulfilled line up densely, and their overwhelming, dreamlike sight deeply fascinates international visitors. It is an...

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Harunotsuji Ruins

Harunotsuji Ruins

Situated across a vast plain in Iki City, the "Harunotsuji Ruins" form a Nationally Designated Special Historic Site representing the ancient royal capital of "Ika-koku" described in the ancient Chinese chronicle "Weizhi Wajinden" (Account of the Wa in the Book of Wei) from about 2,000 years ago during the Yayoi period. Today, pit dwellings, elevated granaries, and structures considered Japan's oldest dockyards are beautifully reconstructed amid rich greenery, delivering a distinct thrill as if time-traveling back to an ancient international trading city. Under a vast sky where nothing obstructs your view, spending time reflecting on ancient human lifestyles and romantic...

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Workshop Kisaragi – “Iki-rium” Making Experience

Workshop Kisaragi – “Iki-rium” Making Experience

Capturing the beauty of Iki, the mystical island, within a bottle, the "Iki-rium" making experience at Workshop Kisaragi is highly fulfilling. While visualizing the crystal-clear seas and lush nature of the island, you can combine vividly colored dried flowers and seashells to create your very own original herbarium. Spending time facing this small natural art piece within a glass bottle in a quiet workshop incredibly calms the mind, offering a healing moment liberated from daily busyness. Transcending language barriers, this activity allows international tourists to experience the delicate aesthetics of Japan and the joy of creation through their five senses,...

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Iki Dolphin Park & Resort

Iki Dolphin Park & Resort

Making the most of a beautiful, emerald-green natural inlet, the "Iki Dolphin Park & Resort" is the ultimate healing resort where you can interact and connect deeply with dolphins at close range. The vast grounds feature a stylish cafe and luxury glamping facilities that let you spend an exquisite slow time gazing at the dolphins amid great nature. Spending time enveloped by the adorable figures of dolphins and the sound of splashing water completely eliminates daily stress, gifting your mind and body with profound tranquility and new vitality. Why not fulfill a luxurious retreat experience to care for yourself within...

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Tatsunoshima Island

Tatsunoshima Island

Tatsunoshima, an uninhabited remote island floating at the northernmost tip of Iki, is a scenic paradise woven by a sea glittering like a jewel and a dynamic intersection of ocean currents. Accessible only by boat, this island features the "Ohama Beach" boasting astonishing transparency, and the grand cliff "Ja-no-Tani" carved out by waves over an unimaginable span of time, showcasing the overwhelming sculptural beauty of the Earth. Walking along the white sand beach while feeling the crisp sea breeze in total silence unique to an uninhabited island allows you to experience the overwhelming power of nature, thoroughly purifying your mind...

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Kojima Shrine

Kojima Shrine, floating in the beautiful sea of Iki City, is a mystical power spot dubbed "Japan's Mont Saint-Michel" because its approach appears in the sea only for a brief time during low tide, allowing visitors to walk across. During high tide, the entire island becomes a sacred sanctuary completely protected by the ocean, and its solemn appearance instills a deep reverence for nature in those who view it. Walking along the newly revealed approach while feeling the earth's biological rhythm through the ebb and flow of the tide brings a special sensation as if daily impurities are being washed...

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