2025 Iki Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

🌟*･.◌* The cliffs of Tatsunoshima in Nagasaki Prefecture are so cool 🤦♀️💓 The deep blue sea is so blue that it's a little scary when you look down 👀❣️ ✍️ The cliffs of Tatsunoshima are 50 meters high, created by marine erosion 📍 : Tatsunoshima, Nagasaki Prefecture, Hebigadani ✤ ... 15 minutes by ferry from Katsumoto Port▷▶▷Arrival at Tatsunoshima *Iki Island can also be accessed by boat from Saga Prefecture✤ or by plane from Nagasaki Prefecture. *The ferry to Tatsunoshima costs 1000 yen round trip✤2500 yen with sightseeing tour If it's your first time at Tatsunoshima, we recommend the sightseeing tour☝️✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤✤ #0 yen trip #Nagasaki #Iki Island #Remote island trip #japan #japantrip #breathtaking view #secret place

📍Makizaki Park [Oni no Ashiato], Nagasaki (Iki Island) Makizaki Park on the west coast of Iki Island is a spectacular spot with a wide expanse of greenery and a beautiful sunset! ☀️ We went there just before the sun went down, so we could see the gradient sky and it was really beautiful🤍😍 Wedding photos were also taken at sunset, so it's definitely a spectacular spot on the island👍🌟 We couldn't help but look at the wedding photos in the middle of nature! lol The Oni no Ashiato on the premises is a huge hole with a circumference of 110 meters that is said to have been created by nature, stepped on by the Oana Oni!! ! ! The other foot (hole) is in Hebigatani on Tatsunoshima Island. I took a picture from above with a drone! If you look at it from above, it might look like footprints 👣 Add excitement to your daily life :🌙 📍 Makizaki Park [Oni no Ashiato], Iki Island 📮 1796 Watarahigashicho, Gonoura-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 🅿️ Parking and toilets available ▷ ▷ Access to Iki Island ① Hakata Port - 65 minutes by high-speed boat, 140 minutes by ferry ② Karatsu Higashi Port - 100 minutes by ferry ③ Nagasaki Airport - 30 minutes by plane (2 flights per day) #Sakura2024 #Remote Island #Remote Island Trip #Amazing Views #Iki Island #Nagasaki #Nagasaki Trip #Amazing Views

📍Tatsunoshima (Iki Island), Nagasaki On a remote island in Nagasaki Prefecture, there is a beautiful sea that feels like it is in a hidden area overseas♡ It is an uninhabited island called "Tatsunoshima" that floats off the coast of "Katsumoto Port", the northernmost point of Iki Island🏝️ About a 10-minute boat ride from Katsumoto Port on Iki Island⛴️ As the boat moves forward, the color of the sea changes more and more, As we get closer to Tatsunoshima, the sea turns emerald green!! Who would have thought that such a view could be seen in Japan? 💙 I was moved by the magnificent view 🥺🤍🤍 (It was cloudy when we went, so it must be even more beautiful on a sunny day ✨) The Tatsunoshima sightseeing ferry operates regularly from April to November ・Landing only 1,000 yen ・Sightseeing 2,000 yen・Sightseeing + landing 2,500 yen↑You can see this view of the emerald green sea on the sightseeing trip! The tour takes about 40 minutes 🛳️ We went on a 4-day trip to Iki Island, and on one of those days we went to Tatsunoshima Island for a tour + landing course ☺️ This spectacular island can be visited from Hakata as a day trip 🙌✨ I'm so jealous of those who live nearby and can get there easily 🥺 Tatsunoshima Island also has a swimming beach, so you can play there in the summer season ♡ (The sixth photo is the swimming beach on Tatsunoshima Island) Add some excitement to your daily life: 🌙 📍 Tatsunoshima Island (Iki Island), Nagasaki 🛳️ About 10 minutes by boat from Katsumoto Port on Iki Island ▷ ▷ Access to Iki Island ① Hakata Port - About 65 minutes by high-speed boat 　　　　　 About 140 minutes by ferry ② Karatsu East Port - 100 minutes by ferry ③ Nagasaki Airport - 30 minutes by plane (2 flights per day) #Sakura2024 #Remote Island Trip #Remote Island #Nagasaki #Amazing View #Amazing View Spot #Remote Island Trip

Your dream of landing on a deserted island will come true! If you were asked, "Where is the most beautiful sandy beach in Japan?", I would definitely answer, "Tatsunoshima Island"! An uninhabited island that can be reached by taking a regular ferry from Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture🏝 Because it is an uninhabited island, the pristine sandy beach is so clean that you won't want to go home #breathtakingview #remoteislandtrip #desertedisland #remoteislandtrip #beachresort

We went to a campsite in Kushiyama Town, Wakayama Prefecture! At this campsite, you can use the baths with amazing views for free! There are also places with power outlets and log houses, so I think it's a friendly place even for first-time campers! The amazing view from the baths is definitely worth seeing! #Hotsprings

As always, visiting remote islands has become a hobby for me. I took a boat from Iki and landed on Wataramishima Oshima ~⛰! How to get there📝 🛳) Iki Board the Mishima Ferry (near Gonoura Port) It travels between Mishima and Iki, and locals use it for medical visits etc.😷❣️ Tourist spots📝 🏊🏻‍♀️) Oshima Beach It's about a 10-minute walk from the port. You walk through an area overgrown with vegetation, so horseflies are buzzing around. I ran around and was driven by fear and anxiety, but I managed to arrive😱lol There was a parking lot❔, but I think the main way to get there is by foot or by renting a bicycle. After passing through the devil's path in fear and anxiety, you will be greeted by another spectacular view!! ! ! ! There was no one there, it was a private beach🏖🤍 (The horseflies are pretty mentally draining, so it's essential to take an interval at the beach to relax.😂) Unfortunately, it was cloudy that day☁️, but it was still beautiful👏🏻 I bet it would be so beautiful on a sunny day🤔 I'd like to go back someday on a sunny day🌞!!! #Remote Island Trip #Remote Island Tour #Seaside Scenery #Iki #Nagasaki #Oshima #Travel Record #Breathtaking View

This year, I'm touring the remote islands again 😚 After Tsushima last time, next I'm heading to Iki in Nagasaki Prefecture 🌤 Access 📝 🛳) Early morning jet boat from Izuhara Port Despite the early morning, many locals were using it 🙂 🚗) I recommend renting a car in Iki as well. Iki has wide, well-maintained roads that give a clean impression 😌 You probably won't get lost very often 🤫❔ Tourist spots 📝 [Monkey Rock] More monkey-like than you'd imagine 🐵! It was so beautiful, I played around with perspective, and when I got closer, an even more spectacular view was waiting for me 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I really recommend Monkey Rock, it's great on a nice day! #RemoteIslandTrip #SeasideView #Fukuoka #Nagasaki #Tsushima #Iki #MonkeyRock #SpectacularView

Dolphin park on Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture! !  You can watch dolphins training regularly 🐬 There is a cafe attached and they even serve delicious coffee and pancakes!  Since admission is free for island residents There were many families with children ^ ^ #Nagasaki Prefecture #Nagasaki #Iki #Iki Island #Dolphins #Dolphin Park #Dolphin Show #Remote Island Trip #Theme Park #Play to your heart's content at the theme park #Remote Island Trip #Cafe Tour #Gourmet Trip #Trip with Children #Support Tourism

Located at the eastern end of Iki, Sakyo-hana has a spectacular 1km long cliff! ...

It is called Harahoge Jizo because it has a round hole in its stomach!  When the tide is high, its chest is submerged in seawater, and most of its body is hidden.  It is covered with a bright red cloth, and it is a very cute Jizo. Why not visit it once? ^ ^ #Nagasaki Prefecture #Nagasaki #Iki #Iki Island #Harahoge Jizo #Remote Island Trip #Remote Island Trip #Seaside Scenery #Historical Sites #Remote Island Trip #Support Tourism

Camping on the uninhabited island of Tsumagashima, which is just a charter boat ride away from Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture. Fishing in the crystal clear waters, exploring the jungle, and enjoying nature with a boyish heart! #Nagasaki Prefecture #Nagasaki #Iki #Iki Island #Remote Island Trip #Seaside Scenery #Remote Island Trip #Deserted Island #Amazing Nature #Breathtaking Scenery #Supporting Tourism

"Aoshima Shrine" Aoshima Shrine is a popular tourist spot in Miyazaki. The shrine is located in the center of Aoshima, where the entire island is said to be the shrine grounds, and you can visit by crossing the Yayoi Bridge that spans the island. This is the setting for the famous myth "Umisachihiko and Yamasachihiko," and it is also the place where Yamasachihiko and Toyotamahime were united, so it is said to be a blessing in finding love. ■Closed days: None ■Opening hours: Worship hours are from 6:00 to sunset, but evening hours change depending on the season. Amulets and goshuin are given out from 8:00 to 17:00 except during New Year's holidays. ■Address: 2-13-1 Aoshima, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture ■Fee: Free, but if you want to enter the Hyuga Myth Museum, you will need to pay an admission fee. ■Parking: None #0 yen trip

#Spring0yenTrip Aoshima Shrine is a beautiful shrine located in Aoshima, Miyazaki Prefecture, and its appearance, quietly standing in the nature of Aoshima, is impressive. Located on an island floating in the sea, surrounded by blue sea and greenery in a warm tropical climate, the shrine makes you feel as if you have come to another world. Aoshima itself is known as a power spot, and is a place that brings peace and healing to visitors. The shrine grounds are steeped in a long history, and are particularly famous for the strange rock formations known as "Oni no Sentakuita." These rocks are natural formations formed over a long period of time by erosion by waves, and exude a mysterious atmosphere. There are also "omikuji" (fortune slips) and "votive plaques" inside the shrine, where visitors can make prayers and make wishes. 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: 2-13-1 Aoshima, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture ✴︎Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Aoshima Station ✴︎Admission: Free ✴︎Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (may vary depending on the season)

Sakyo-hana is located almost at the tip of the Yawata Peninsula on the east coast. It is one of Iki's most famous scenic spots, and the view of the cliffs stretching for about 1 km is a spectacular sight. The strangely shaped rocks, which look like a series of thin pillars jutting out of the sea, are called Kannon-bashira, and according to legend, they are one of eight pillars built to prevent the island from being washed away. The basalt is formed into columnar joints, and although it looks beautiful as if it were covered in snow, this is actually the droppings of cormorants. This is also a beautiful sculpture created by nature. There is a surviving biography that tells of a prolonged drought in the early Edo period, when the onmyoji Goto Sakyo and others prayed for rain at this place, heavy rain began to fall, and the villagers were saved.

Founded by Nichiken Shonin in the early Edo period, Horin-ji Temple boasts a history of about 400 years! Highlights: •Flower water basin: The temple is famous for its "flower water basin," which is decorated with seasonal flowers. After the flower water basin is replaced, there is often an announcement on the official SNS, so we recommend checking it! •Goshuin: A different design of goshuin is distributed every month. The paper cutout goshuin is intricate and very beautiful ☺️ Spot💎: Horin-ji Temple Access: • About 5 minutes on foot from Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line • About 7 minutes on foot from Waseda Station on the Toden Arakawa Line Visiting hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm #Free hotel stay

📍Aoshima, Miyazaki Prefecture Aoshima Shrine is a popular tourist spot in Miyazaki. The shrine is located in the center of Aoshima, where the entire island is said to be the shrine grounds, and you can visit by crossing the Yayoi Bridge that spans the island. I had a slightly different experience here than other shrines, so I will introduce it along with my experience. _ _ _ _ _ ⚫︎Aoshima Shrine Brings all kinds of harmony, including matchmaking, ties, safe childbirth, recovery from illness, safety in the home, and safety on the sea. ⚫︎Fee Free admission ⚫︎Opening hours 6:00 to sunset ⚫︎Access Train: 10 minutes walk from Aoshima Station _ _ _ _ _ Summer in Miyazaki felt particularly hot, but the torii gates standing against the blue sea and blue sky of summer are strangely fitting⛩️ Aoshima Shrine is popular for matchmaking, but it is said to connect all kinds of connections...so I prayed. And there is an interesting way to visit Aoshima Shrine that is different from other shrines. 〈How to visit〉 1. Before going to Aoshima Shrine, look for shells in the sand at the sandbar across Yayoi Bridge (if you can't find one, find a shell that you think is the one!) 2. Make a wish at the shrine at the end of the rainforest 3. Offer a shell All you need to do is have the desire to find it! With a little effort, you'll find it right away🔍✨ Please use this as a reference for your festival or trip to Aoshima Shrine🔖 #Miyazaki #MiyazakiTourism #MiyazakiTrip #AoshimaShrine #FreeHotelStay

🐬🫧 Tatsunoshima Beach Go to the ferry dock from Iki Island and take a small boat from there🚢 The terrain seen from the sightseeing boat was as if it had been artificially cut, and it was very impressive✨️ The water was an emerald green I had never seen before.ᐟ.ᐟ It was winter, so it was extremely cold, but we had a private boat and the captain took us to various places while teaching us various things, and it was a great experience💫 I think you can enjoy it even if you don't go to the beach, just looking at the spectacular view from the sightseeing boat.ᐟ.ᐟ 📍Higashi-futsu, Katsumoto-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture #0 yen trip January 2025

⛩ Tsukuyomi Shrine This shrine is dedicated to Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, and is said to be the head shrine of all the Tsukuyomi shrines scattered throughout the country. According to the Kojiki, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto is a deity with a long history, born after Amaterasu Omikami by Izanagi-no-Mikoto. It is said to bring good luck in safe childbirth, good health, recovery from illness, and safe voyages.🌙*·̩͙ I went there by electric bicycle, but it was quite tiring, so I recommend taking a taxi or renting a car.ᐟ.ᐟ 📍464 Kokubu Higashicho, Ashibe-cho, Iki-shi, Nagasaki #0 yen trip January 2025

🧺🕯Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami by Onkochishin In a wonderful location with a view of the sea, I was able to spend a happy time relaxing with the view from the room and the brown hot springs✨️ We had kaiseki cuisine at the counter🍴 I had heard that the food was delicious, but when I tried it, I was convinced by the dishes.ᐟ.ᐟ The staff were very warm and hospitable, and it was a memorable stay^^ However, the room was a little older than I expected. It was a wonderful time where I could feel time passing slowly🌙*·̩͙ #0 yen trip January 2025

I visited Iki Island in October. Although it was relatively warm, the strong winds made it feel chilly in just a T-shirt. We traveled to the island by jetfoil and returned by ferry due to bad weather. Within the island, my friend drove us around, so we didn't face any inconvenience. If you don't have a car, it's better to have a taxi or a rental car to explore the island at your own pace. We toured from the Saruiwa Rock in the west to the Harahoge Jizo in the east. We couldn't visit the northern part, so next time I would like to go to the Dolphin Park. The food was excellent, with sashimi, sea urchin rice, and Iki beef, and for drinks, there was barley shochu. I definitely want to visit again next year.

Iki Island → Tatsunoshima🏝️Landing on the uninhabited island!

A superb hotel stay on the island of the gods 🏨 Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami was introduced in the "Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki 2019 Special Edition" as a "5-pavilion inn" (a luxurious and top-class inn). On a sunny day, your stay begins with check-in while looking out at the sparkling blue sea. The lounge, which guests can use freely, offers drinks and snacks, making it a luxurious place to spend time. You can also see the beautiful sea from the open-air bath in the guest room, making it a luxurious space! All 15 rooms, over 40 square meters in size, are wonderful in 6 types, but this time I stayed in the Kairi Suite. The cypress open-air bath was amazing, so I definitely recommend you stay there! #AccommodationTravelRecord

Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture is an hour away from Fukuoka City by jetfoil. The island is a blend of urban and natural scenery, making it convenient for sightseeing! There are many shrines and power spots on Iki Island, so you can easily visit them all in one day! There are many sights that can only be seen on Iki Island, such as the beautiful sea, shrines where you can feel their power, and the monkey-shaped Saruiwa Rock. One of the most recommended spots is a spot called "Oni no Ashiato" (Demon's Footprints)! There is a cliff that looks like a footprint made by an ogre, and you can walk on it, which is very impressive! Be sure to explore Iki Island 🩷 #DomesticTravelRecord

#0yentravelautumn I went to Iki in Nagasaki Prefecture last August! It was a wonderful place with beautiful sea and kind people🌊 Here are some recommended spots to visit. ①Nishikihama Beach 📍Tsutsuki Higashisatsu, Ishida-cho, Iki-shi, Nagasaki The sea is very beautiful! You can also enjoy scuba diving and marine sports🤿 ②Iki Dolphin Park & ​​Resort 📍2668-3 Higashisatsu, Katsumoto-cho, Iki-shi, Nagasaki 🕐9:30-17:00 You can touch and feed dolphins! Anyone, young or old, can enjoy it! ③Kojima Shrine 📍1969, Moroyoshi Futamatasatsu, Ashibe-cho, Iki-shi, Nagasaki This shrine is said to be the Mont Saint-Michel of Iki! The scenery is completely different at high tide and low tide, which is very mysterious. ④ Saruiwa 📍870-3 Nittasō, Gonoura-chō, Iki-shi, Nagasaki This rock looks like a monkey looking sideways! ⑤ Umeshima 📍2604-86 Hakozaki Nakayamasō, Ashibe-chō, Iki-shi, Nagasaki 🕐11:30-14:30, 17:30-21:30 Closed on Wednesdays You can eat Iki beef! In addition to yakiniku, they also have steaks! ⑥ Umikami 📍201 Katsumotoura, Katsumoto-chō, Iki-shi, Nagasaki 🕐11:00-15:00 You can eat the specialty sea urchin bowl on the way there! It's very delicious, so if you come to Iki, you should try it!

#hotspring #secrethotung #high peak hotspring Japanese secret hot spring Gaofeng Hot Spring♨️ A hot spring hotel at an altitude of 2,000 meters. To visit, I drove along the East Forest Road on the north side, but due to recent heavy rains, rivers and cracks appeared on the road, making navigation quite difficult. It is recommended to go from the south. This is a quaint inn that blends in with nature and is a hotel of the Japan Secret Hot Spring Conservation Association. There are certain restrictions on bathing hours in the open-air bath, but bathing is highly recommended because the view is beautiful. This is a perfect hotel to relax and forget about time in the cloudy hot springs. #JapanTravel #JapanAttractions #JapanSecrets #Hot Springs

Iki bicycle🚲 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 I rented a bicycle to explore Gonoura Commonly known as "Iki bicycle" The island has many slopes, but since it is an electric-assisted bicycle🚲, it is quite easy to get around. There are 7 places to rent a bicycle on the island. If you let us know in advance, you can return it to a different place for a collection fee. This time, I rented it from Gonoura Port and returned it at Ashibe Port. I rented it at 10:00 and returned it before 16:00. I was able to visit 9 shrines⛩️ in 6 hours! It was an exhilarating bicycle🚲 trip, riding along mountain paths and looking at the sea. Iki bicycle rental Half day (4h) 1100 yen Extension fee 3h 990 yen Collection fee 550 yen ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Gonoura Port Tourist Information Center ꕥAddress: 281-6 Gonoura, Gonoura-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🛳️ Gonoura Port → 1 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen autumn trip #Iki #Iki Island #Iki trip #Nagasaki #Nagasaki trip #Nagasaki sightseeing #Bicycle #Bicycle trip

High-speed jetfoil ferry 🚢 Iki Island → Tsushima 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Take the jetfoil from Hakata Port to Gonoura Port on Iki Island. From there, you need to go to Ashibe Port to visit Iki Island and enter Tsushima on the same day. It takes about an hour to get from Ashibe Port to Izuhara Port on Tsushima by jetfoil. While walking around before departure, I discovered a bronze statue in front of the Ashibe Port Ferry Terminal 💡 This is a bronze statue of "Young mounted warrior Shoni Suketoki", who fought back when the Mongol Eastern Army attacked Iki. It was erected as part of the 720th anniversary of the Mongol Invasions. Although the boat ride was short, it was a comfortable trip and we enjoyed watching the ocean 🌊! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Ashibe Port Terminal ꕥAddress: Nakayama-sato, Hakozaki, Ashibe-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 811-5463 ꕥAccess: 🚗Gonoura Port → approx. 22 minutes ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 Yen Travel Autumn #Iki #Iki Island #Iki Trip #Ship #Boat Trip

Ryuja Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Going east from Ashibe Port, there is a place called Ryujinzaki, and this shrine is enshrined on the rocks. It is said that in 1895, the Ryuja God was welcomed from Izumo Shrine and enshrined there. 　　 From the entrance, you will gradually descend as you get closer to the sea🌊. The view when looking down at the sea is magnificent✨ The combination of the blue sea🌊 and sky🩵 and the vermilion torii gate⛩️ was very atmospheric🎶 If you come to Iki, this is a spot you'll want to stop by👍 There is a written goshuin stamp available at Iki Shrine. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ryuja Shrine ꕥAddress: Setoura, Ashibe-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚗 Ashibe Port Terminal Building → approx. 5 minutes ꕥVisiting hours: Free in the grounds ꕥSeal: Available ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Iki #Iki Island #Iki trip #Shrine #Shrine visit #Shrines and temples #Shrine tour