Islands in Shimane

All 12 Islands in Shimane we have written up in English.

Chiburijima

The southernmost Oki Island is a registered Global Geopark featuring dramatic red cliffs, a moun...

A 20-meter volcanic rock formation in Daisen-Oki National Park that resembles a lit candle when...

Nakanoshima is a scenic Oki Island featuring the cremation site of Emperor Go-Toba and the rugge...

This uninhabited basalt island in Lake Shinji features a historic shrine and is famous for its s...

A volcanic island in Lake Nakaumi known for its basalt plateau and the famous steep-looking Eshi...

An uninhabited island in Shimane Prefecture known for its lighthouse, rock fishing, and as a hab...

An uninhabited volcanic island connected by bridge, featuring ancient ruins, a shrine, white cli...

A volcanic island in Lake Nakaumi famous for its extensive peony cultivation, ginseng history, a...

The largest of the Oki Islands, offering historic shrines and the temple where Emperor Go-Daigo...

A scenic island in the Oki archipelago featuring dramatic coastal cliffs, historic shrines, and...

A sacred uninhabited island and national natural monument famous for columnar rock formations an...

A disputed volcanic island featuring steep cliffs, a lighthouse, and military facilities under S...