Scenic landscape of Oki Islands Unesco Global Geopark, Shimane, Japan

Sea kayaking along the beautiful rugged coastline of Oki Islands, Nishinoshima, Japan

Rugged coastline of Nishinoshima of the Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan

Beautiful grazing land of Nishinoshima Island of the Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan

Pointy rocks of Nishinoshima Island of the Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan

Sea cave kayaking, Nishinoshima of the Okinoshima Islands, Shimane, Japan

Campsite beach of Nishinoshima, Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan

Grazing horse on Nishinoshima, Oki Islands, Japan

Beautiful scenery of Nishinoshima Island of the Oki Island, Shimane, Japan

Sea kayaking around Nishinoshima of the Oki Islands, Shimane, Japan

Beautiful landscape of Okinoshima Islands, Shimane, Japan

Lush green forest river of Nishinoshima of Okinoshima Islands, Shimane, Japan

Nishinoshima Island of the Oki Islands

The Oki Islands consist of four inhabited islands with more than 180 uninhabited islands, located in the Sea of Japan, 40-80km off mainland Shimane Prefecture. If you are traveling around the Japan Sea side of west Japan, we would highly recommend it for those who want to experience the distinct island way of life, unique culture, traditions, great seafood and of course the beautiful coastal scenery of volcanic islands.
Nishinoshima Island is the second largest island in the Oki island group, best suited for nature lovers. The dynamic rugged coastlines with many caves and clear calm water (between mid April and mid October) are perfect for sea kayaking and snorkeling.
Underwater of the Oki Islands is unique, mixed between warm currents and cold currents, which is home to a wide variety of both temperate and tropical marine species such as colorful tropical fish and temperate soft coral.
Complicated underwater volcanic landscape also attracts scuba divers for cave diving.

For comprehensive information in English, please visit the Nishinoshima Tourism Association website: www.nkk-oki.com/english/

The Oki Islands have been designated as a globally important geological heritage site (Global Geopark) by UNESCO.

PrefectureShimaneSize56 sq kmPopulationApproximately 2,900AccessIt takes about 1 hour from Matsue (Sakai Port) by jet ferry and 2 hours by slow ferry.Getting aroundCar rental