Things to Do in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町), Shimane: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) in Shimane Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ōmine Yama (大峯山), Tokibari Yama (時張山), Ōbana Jima (大鼻島) and served by Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal via the regional hub at Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express). Set at 67 m elevation (36.2529°N, 133.2784°E), Okinoshima offers travelers a base for sampling regional Izumo soba (dark aromatic buckwheat served in three-tiered warigo lacquer boxes), Lake Shinji shijimi clam soup, Shimane wagyu cuisine and exploring neighboring Ama (海士町) (24.6 km), Nishinoshima (西ノ島町) (29.3 km), Chibu (知夫村) (34.7 km), Sakaiminato (境港市) (80.1 km).

Okinoshima (隠岐の島町, Okinoshima-chō) is a town located on Dōgo, in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The total area was 242.95 km2. Okinoshima governs Dōgo, the largest island of the UNESCO Global Geopark Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan off Shimane Prefecture, renowned for the towering Candle Island (Rōsoku-jima) sea stack, dramatic Shirashima white cliffs, 800-year-old Chichi-sugi cedar, and Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine. Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 67 m elevation in Shimane Prefecture, Okinoshima is anchored by local landmarks including Ōmine Yama (大峯山), Tokibari Yama (時張山), Ōbana Jima (大鼻島) and connects to neighboring Ama, Nishinoshima, Chibu via Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal. Within Shimane Prefecture, Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) serves as a town (町) in shimane prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Izumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano.

What to See & Do in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) from Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal at 67 m elevation (36.2529°N, 133.2784°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Okinoshima):

• Ōmine Yama (大峯山) — local sightseeing landmark near Okinoshima (隠岐の島町).
• Tokibari Yama (時張山) — local sightseeing landmark near Okinoshima (隠岐の島町).
• Ōbana Jima (大鼻島) — local sightseeing landmark near Okinoshima (隠岐の島町).
• Daimanji San (大満寺山) — local sightseeing landmark near Okinoshima (隠岐の島町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Okinoshima: Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal (connecting to Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Okinoshima

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) and Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Shimane Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Ama (海士町) — 24.6 km from Okinoshima (Shimane Prefecture)
• Nishinoshima (西ノ島町) — 29.3 km from Okinoshima (Shimane Prefecture)
• Chibu (知夫村) — 34.7 km from Okinoshima (Shimane Prefecture)
• Sakaiminato (境港市) — 80.1 km from Okinoshima (Tottori Prefecture)
• Matsue (松江市) — 89.7 km from Okinoshima (Shimane Prefecture)

Getting to Okinoshima & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) via Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: 2h 40m from Okayama Station (after Sanyo Shinkansen) on the JR Yakumo Limited Express to Matsue and Izumo, or 1h 20m flight from Tokyo Haneda to Izumo Airport (IZO). From Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal to reach central Okinoshima (36.2529°N, 133.2784°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Matsue with Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) and neighboring Ama, Nishinoshima, Chibu. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Okinoshima, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Okinoshima between Matsue and Ama can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Okinoshima: While Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal anchors public transit for Okinoshima, picking up a rental car at Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express) makes it easy to link Ōmine Yama (大峯山) and Tokibari Yama (時張山) with nearby Ama (海士町) (24.6 km), Nishinoshima (西ノ島町) (29.3 km), Chibu (知夫村) (34.7 km), Sakaiminato (境港市) (80.1 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) & Shimane

Dining near Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and across Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) highlights the regional food culture of Shimane Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Okinoshima:

• Izumo soba (dark aromatic buckwheat served in three-tiered warigo lacquer boxes) — regional specialty enjoyed across Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) and Shimane Prefecture.
• Lake Shinji shijimi clam soup — regional specialty enjoyed across Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) and Shimane Prefecture.
• Shimane wagyu — regional specialty enjoyed across Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) and Shimane Prefecture.
• Matsue wagashi sweets & matcha — regional specialty enjoyed across Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) and Shimane Prefecture.

If you are dining in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal.

Where to Stay in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町)

Visitors staying overnight in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, or base at major rail hubs in Matsue (Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express)) or neighboring Ama, Nishinoshima, Chibu for quick train access into Okinoshima. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Okinoshima & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Okinoshima (隠岐の島町, 67 m elevation at 36.2529°N, 133.2784°E): October–November (especially the lunar 10th month 'Kamiarizuki' when Japan's Shinto gods gather at Izumo Taisha); spring for Matsue Castle blossoms and Adachi Museum gardens.

Wider sightseeing across Shimane Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ōmine Yama (大峯山) in Okinoshima (隠岐の島町) includes: Izumo Taisha (one of Japan's oldest and grandest Shinto shrines), original lakeside Matsue Castle, Adachi Museum of Art (Yasugi), UNESCO Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine (Oda), and Tsuwano.

Practical Travel Tips for Okinoshima (隠岐の島町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Okinoshima: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Matsue Station & Izumoshi Station (JR Yakumo Limited Express) or Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal for local bus schedules to Ōmine Yama (大峯山) and walking maps of Okinoshima (隠岐の島町).
• Cash & ATMs in Okinoshima: Convenience stores and major hotels around Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ōmine Yama (大峯山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Okinoshima accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Okinoshima: Around Oki Airport (9.3 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and neighboring Ama, Nishinoshima, Chibu, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.