Oki region
Experience Programs
Attractive Experiential Programs that allow you to deepen your knowledge of the nature and culture of Shimane are being offered in various parts of the prefecture.
Oki region
Okinoshima Town
１．Rosoku-jima Sightseeing Boat
Take a tour around the 20-meter-high ‘Candle Island’ located in the offing northwest of Dogo Island. When the evening sun rests on top, the island resembles a lit candle. This view can only be seen from the sightseeing boat.
２．Sea kayaking (cave-exploring, tour on land, lunch)
A guide-accompanied tour experiencing cave-exploring by kayak, visiting a private beach, playing in the sea, and lunch.
3．Trekking
Trek around the natural surroundings of Oki UNESCO Global Geopark (Shizen-kaiki-no-mori Forest (Chichi-sugi, Mt. Daimanji, Washigamine Peak, Tokage-iwa).
Nishinoshima Town
4．Kuniga Sightseeing Cruise, Kuniga Sightseeing Bus
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Kuniga Coast on land and from the water.
５．Outdoor Activities & Marine Sports
There are also many outdoor activities for you to enjoy, such as hiking, cycling (rental bicycles available), sea kayaking and diving.
Ama Town
６．Amanbō
The Sea of Japan’s first semi-submerged sightseeing boat will take you to the famous “Saburō-Iowa Rock” of Ama Town.
７．Oki Shrine Night Tour
This special tour will show you the beauty of Oki Shrine at night.
Chibu Village (Chibumura)
８．Sekiheki (Red Cliff) Sun Set Cruise
You will be touched by the beautiful scenery of Sekiheki painted red by the setting sun.