Okinoshima - island in Fukuoka, Japan

Okinoshima (沖ノ島) is an island in Fukuoka prefecture of Japan.

Understand

History

In 2017 the island was awarded UNESCO heritage status.

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

It is very difficult to get permission to visit this island, with the custodians insisting that "people shouldn't visit out of curiosity". Additionally there is a ban on females visiting at all.

If you get permission to visit, then a purifying ceremony must be undertaken by stripping naked and walking through the sea (called misogi).

Fees and permits

Get around

See

• Munakata Taisha Okitsu shrine. Built in the 17th century. 2017-07-10
• Okinoshima Lighthouse (沖ノ島灯台), 34.244253°, 130.105432°. 2017-07-10

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

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