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
Purifying ceremony
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
Okitsu shrine
- Munakata Taisha Okitsu shrine. Built in the 17th century.
- 🌍 Okinoshima Lighthouse (沖ノ島灯台).
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
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