Kyushu Okinawa
Iki
The island of gods, a connecting bridge since ancient times
The Japanese island of Iki is famous for its food, which includes delicious Iki beef, barley shochu and seafood.
When not eating, spend the day trekking in and amongst the island’s 1,000 shrines, temples and ancient ruins, or enjoy visiting one of Iki’s many wonderful museums.
The island is stunning -almost entirely green, with hot springs, expansive rice paddies and fabulous white-sand beaches to rival anywhere in the world. The slow pace of life and friendly people combine with amazing geology and natural beauty to make Iki a superb place to live or visit.
Take an Island tour and vist places like Monkey Rock, Takanotsuji Mountain, Devils footprint, Ondake Shrine, Ankokuji Temple, iki Shochu Distillery and the Hot Springs of Yunomoto village.
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Twins Beach there is a walking trail between Shiotaru Beach and Komizuhama Beach
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Observatory of Takenotsuji located the highest mountain of Iki, at 212.8meters.it has played important role in protecting the country.
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Monkey Rock a 45 metre high rock of the basalt lava. Erosion has shaped the rock into profile of a monkey
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Ondake Shrine more than 200 stone statues of monkeys on the site.
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Harahoge Jizo Statue the 6 stone statues of Jizo surrounded by the sea.
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Sea urchin in Iki,300 professional female divers who are dive to catch sea urchin
Cruising Maps
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Amami
A haven of sea and sand
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Beppu
A group of eight hot spring towns
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Fukuoka & Omuta
Friendly people, fantastic ramen, Japan’s biggest festival
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Goto Retto
Marine playground and former haven of secret Christianity
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Iki
The island of gods, a connecting bridge since ancient times
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Iriomote
The Galapagos of the East
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Ishigaki
Japan’s southernmost city, a tropical paradise
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Kagoshima/Ibusuki
Naples of the East ~ home to the great volcanoes
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Karatsu
castles, caves, ceramic art and a day at the beach
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Koshiki Retto
Wild natural islands with rugged cliffs and untouched bays
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Miyako
A peaceful island in the sun for watersports, cycling and golf
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Nagasaki
A vibrant port city full of color and international flair
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Okinawa
Distinct island culture born of the age of Rukyu Kingdom
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Setouchi
Unspoiled nature and Unique Culture
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Taketomi
A time capsule of traditional Ryukyu culture and architecture
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Yakushima
The country's first UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the best natural wonders
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Yonaguni
The last place in Japan to see the setting sun
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Zamami
Unspolied paradise in an emerald blue sea