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AUG 1 2018

The Oki Islands of Shimane Prefecture, a world-renowned natural treasure box (Part 1)

The Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan are one of the few islands in Japan that have been certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. This trip will allow you to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Dogo, the largest island in the Oki Islands. In addition, you will have a thorough experience of its history and culture.
画像: 世界が認めた自然の宝石箱、島根県・隠岐諸島(前編)

Ai Nishimura

Administrator of the blog "My Diary," which began in 2004. A writer who has traveled to all 47 prefectures and loves local culture and history.
Author of Shimane's "Geography, Place Names, and Maps" Mysteries (Jitsugyo no Nihonsha), My Town is the "Number One in Japan" Dictionary (PHP Institute), and Prefectures Explained in Neko Neko Japanese History (Jitsugyo no Nihonsha). Official blogger for Suntory Gourmet Guide, official top user for Retty, and official platinum blogger for Excite.

A historical tour of Oki Province (the former name of the Oki Islands). Historically, the Oki Islands are known as islands where high-ranking emperors and retired emperors were exiled due to political upheaval. There are many festivals and unique island cultures, and a journey tracing history is also enjoyable. Visit a shrine with a magnificent main hall and stop by a stylish coffee shop.

I was honestly surprised! There was a stylish cafe on the island. "Sloboda Cafe" where you can enjoy carefully selected coffee and miscellaneous goods.

Sloboda Cafe (SLOBODA CF) is a cafe near Oki Hospital, which is also the bus stop for Okinoshima Town. It is a small cafe located in a corner of Azuma Furniture, Salad Hall, a store that sells daily necessities, gifts, and interior goods, but it is a very stylish and particular store.

They serve a variety of coffees brewed in a variety of ways, including hand drip, espresso machine, siphon, etc. Above all, the manager, Mr. Ishikawa, brews coffee with such joy that it is clear he loves coffee.
The comfortable space means you won't get bored while waiting for the bus, but you should be careful not to miss it.

Tamawakasu Shrine, protected by eight hundred cedar trees, is about 2,000 years old!

Tamawakasu Mikoto Shrine is about a 10-minute bike ride from Ai no Hashi Shopping Street. When you arrive, you will first see a large torii gate, then a huge cedar tree with a thick trunk, Yaosugi, said to be about 2,000 years old, will catch your eye. It is one of the oldest in Okinoshima Town and is a nationally designated natural monument. Just seeing the way it has lived its desperate existence is enough to cleanse your soul.

Among the many shrines in Okinoshima Town, Tamawakasu Shrine has the oldest shrine building.
The main hall's roof had just been re-roofed. It has a unique Oki-style structure and shines with a divine golden glow.

Oki Kokubunji Temple, a temple surrounded by lush greenery, is said to be the place where Emperor Godaigo lived.

We arrived at the quiet temple of Oki Kokubunji. This is said to be the site of the temporary residence of Emperor Go-Daigo, who was exiled after the Genkō Incident (there are various theories), and there is a stone monument to that effect.
It is also the place where the Renge-emai dance, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is passed down, and in the Renge-emai Hall next to the main hall, there are the masks used, explanations of the dance, and a stage.

After the rains of the rainy season, we enjoyed the time to reflect on the history and culture of the temple in the beautiful green surroundings.

Read the second part here

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