Oki Islands

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Oki Islands is an archipelago in the Sea of Japan, the islands of which are administratively part of Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The islands have a total area of 346.1 square kilometres. Only four of the around 180 islands are permanently inhabited. Much of the archipelago is within the borders of Daisen-Oki National Park. Due to their geological heritage, the Oki Islands were designated a UNESCO Global Geopark in September 2013. ()

Local name: 隠岐諸島 Area: 133.63 mi²Coordinates: 36°9'17"N, 133°9'7"E

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Oki Islands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oki District, Ama, Nakanoshima.

7.1 miNE
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Oki District, Dōgojima
181 min walk • Oki is a district located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 24,500 and a density of 70.79 people per km². The total area is 346.10 km². The Oki District encompasses the Oki Islands, historically called Oki Province.
4.7 miSW
Locality
Ama
120 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Ama Folk Museum, which showcases the traditional lifestyle and customs of the local community. Visitors can learn about the history of Ama, explore traditional crafts and artifacts, and even participate in hands-on workshops...
5.7 miSW
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Nakanoshima
146 min walk • Nakanoshima is one of the Dōzen Islands in the Oki archipelago in the Sea of Japan. It is also known as Ama-tō. The island, 32.21 km² in area, has a population of approximately 2,400 persons.

Oki Islands

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Oki Islands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Oki District, Dōgojima

Ama

Nakanoshima