Overview
Nishinoshima is one of the Dozen Islands in the Oki archipelago in the Sea of Japan, and the second largest of the Oki Islands. With an area of 55.97 km², it is administered by the town of Nishinoshima in Shimane Prefecture. Much of the island lies within Daisen-Oki National Park.
Highlights
- ●The second largest of the Oki Islands, in the Sea of Japan
- ●An island of 55.97 km² administered by the town of Nishinoshima
- ●The central island of the Dozen area in the western Oki archipelago
- ●Landscapes largely within Daisen-Oki National Park
History
Nishinoshima is the main island of the town of Nishinoshima in Oki District. A branch office of the Oki administrative office is located in the Uragō district of the island, making it the center of the Dozen area in the western Oki archipelago. The island's name refers to "west."
Access
The island lies in the Oki archipelago off Shimane Prefecture; visitors should check ferry and other transport schedules from the mainland before traveling.
Best season
As a sea-girt island, it is best visited in seasons when the sea is calm and the weather mild.
Map
36.1000, 132.9833 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at the port and get an overview of the island as the area's center
- 2Explore the central Uragō district
- 3View the Oki archipelago's coastal scenery from the shore
- 4Stroll through the island's settlements and surrounding nature
Did you know?
💡 The island's name derives from the direction "west."
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