SIGHTSEEING IN SHIMANE

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Oki Island

Tourist information center

Okinoshima-cho Kankou Kyokai
(Only Japanese speakers are available.)

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08512-2-0787
Operating Hours: 8:00-19:00 (Short Operating Hours during Year-end and New Year period)
Address: 54-3 Menuki-4, Naka-machi, Okinoshima-cho, Oki-gun, Shimane-Prefecture

Nishi-no-shima Town Tourist Association
(Only Japanese speakers are available.)

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08514-7-8888
Operating Hours: 8:30-17:15
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, Year-end and New Year period
Address: 4386-3 Oaza-Mita, Nishinoshima-cho, Oki-gun, Shimane-Prefecture

Ama Town Tourist Association
(Only Japanese speakers are available.)

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08514-2-0101
Operating Hours: 7:30-19:00, 8:00-18:00 (December through February)
Address: 1365-5 Oaza-Fukui, Ama-cho, Oki-gun, Shimane-Prefecture

Chiburi-jima Kankou Kyokai
(Only Japanese speakers are available.)

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08514-8-2272
Operating Hours: 8:30-17:00
Closed: Year-end and New Year period
Address: 1730-6 Kurii, Chibu-mura, Oki-gun, Shimane-Prefecture

Oki
The Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan are made up of four large islands. The dynamic landscape of continuing cliffs, uniquely shaped rocks and caves is breathtaking.
The area is popular among young people as a Mecca for marine sports, including diving.
The area is associated with history and legends as the site of exile for past Emperors and aristocrats. Unique traditional events such as Ushi Tsuki and Rengee Mai are still practiced.

Places of interest
Kuniga Beach
Sekiheki (red wall)
Shirashima Beach

How to get there
A high-speed shuttle boat and ferry services are available from Sakai Port in Sakai Minato City, Tottori Prefecture and Shichirui Port in Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. One flight each day is available to Oki Airport from Osaka International Airport (Itami) and Izumo Airport.