The Oki Islands, part of Daisen-Oki National Park, are recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark for their internationally valuable geological heritage and unique ecosystem. When enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking or marine sports, please respect the environment around you, be mindful of the local wildlife, and ensure your safety at all times.
Click on this link for more information on points to be mindful of and wildlife to be cautious of in the Oki Islands.
Oki treasures and geopark sites List Geopark Sites「Geosites」
Before you embark on your adventure: Cherish the rare environment and be cautious of dangerous plants and animals.
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Rocks of Shirashima Coast Seen From Shirashima Lookout
Designated as a National Place of S…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Oki Gneiss, Chōshi Dam
This rock serves as evidence that J…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea PeriodsGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Feeder Dike, Shiro Coast
Here you can see the path through w…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Lake Sediments and Volcanic Rocks, Jōdogaura Coast
Jōdogaura Coast is designated as a …
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea PeriodsGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Quarry Site, Kōji
Here you can observe rock layers fo…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea PeriodsGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Obsidian and Volcanic Vent, Kishihama-tōge Pass
At Kishihama-tōge Pass, the path th…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Banded Mudstone Strata, Minaichi
Here you can see numerous rock laye…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea PeriodsGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Tokage-iwa (Lizard Rock) Seen From the Lookout
From here, you can see a strangely-…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Fossil Site, Utagi
Here you can observe fossils from a…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea PeriodsGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Diatomaceous Earth, Shionohama Beach
Here you can see diatomaceous earth…
Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea PeriodsGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Quartz Syenite and Hornfels, Ōyama
This rock was formed by magmatic ac…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Nishinoshima Town -
Mt. Takuhi (Central Cone and Takuhi Shrine)
Mt. Takuhi, the highest mountain in…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Nishinoshima Town -
Dōzen Caldera Seen From Onimai Lookout
This lookout point is located on th…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Nishinoshima Town -
Dōzen Caldera Seen From Kirogasaki Lighthouse
Located on the southernmost point o…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Ama Town -
Scoria Cone, Akiya Coast
The red rock that composes this cli…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Ama Town -
Ichnofossils, Shimazushima Island
Here you can see fossilized burrows…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Chibu Village -
Sekiheki (Red Cliff) Pyroclastic Cone Seen From the Lookout
Sekiheki (Red Cliff) is the cross-s…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Chibu Village -
Dōzen Caldera Seen From Mt. Akahage
With no trees around, Mt. Akahage o…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Chibu Village -
Ichnofossils, Tsuma
Along the road that runs through th…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town -
Rōsoku-jima (Candle Island) and Umanose-iwa (Horseback Rock)
From here you can see the famous Rō…
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands PeriodGeosites / Okinoshima Town
