Scenic Japan from the Water

In Olive Park, you can see some Greek landmarks because Milos Island in Greece is a sister island with Shodoshima.

Senmaida is located in Nakayama, where the locals call it Satoyama. These terraced rice paddies were built about 700 years ago by piling up small rocks like stairs.

Rice-In the middle of Shodoshima, there are more than 700 rice fields in the Nakayama area, which was chosen as one of the top 100 rice terraces in Japan.

TAKANOSU-ENCHI is located south west of island. From here you would see 360-degree view.

This park is the perfect size for forest walks, birdwatching and admiring the wildflowers.

A ”crawling forest" that withstands strong winds and heavy snowfall. Japanese yew trees with branches 10m long.

A Viewpoint with an up-close view of Akaiwa Rock and rhinoceros auklet nests all around.

A-KA-I-WA is standing vertically up to 38m from sea level. It looks so dynamic. Surface of A-KA-I-WA is breeding grounds of U-TO-U and UMI-NEKO (black trailed gulls)

A-KA-I-WA is standing vertically up to 38m from sea level. It looks so dynamic. Surface of A-KA-I-WA is breeding grounds of U-TO-U and UMI-NEKO (black trailed gulls)

See a panoramic view of a cliff over 100m. The cape was once the largest breeding ground for black-tailed gulls, and is still home to many seabirds.

“Okushiri Blue” refers to the distinctive deep blue color of the ocean surrounding Okushiri Island. The photo was taken near the opening of the Kamui Tunnel located in the West side of the island.

The Okushiri ocean boasts a transparency of 25m. There are a variety of ways to enjoy apart from sea bathing.

The symbol of Okushiri Island.

The “Karanse Okushiri” that connects Okushiri Island and Mainland Hokkaido has been in service since 2017.

A series of strange rock formations located on the west coast of the island. Carved by nature over a long period of time, these amazing shapes are sure to fascinate you.

The Okushiri ocean boasts a transparency of 25m. There are a variety of ways to enjoy apart from sea bathing.

The “God of Good Fortune” is enshrined here. An impressive look, perfect for photographs.