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

🌟*･.◌* 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

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

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

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

⛩ 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

#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

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

Iki Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Looking back at the torii gate ⛩️, you can see the blue sea 🌊🩵 spreading out before you. This is a shrine unique to Iki Island. The deities enshrined are Emperor Kameyama, Emperor Gouda, and Shoni Suketoki. The shrine enshrines Shoni Suketoki, who died in the Battle of Koan in 1281. The main hall was built in 1944, making it the newest shrine in Iki, which has a long history of 1,500 years. 1944: The main shrine was built by the islanders 1948: Ceremony to enshrine the three deities 1952: Ceremony to enshrine the Iki Gokoku Shrine was held 1956: Approval to name both shrines Iki Gokoku Shrine ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥGod Name of the shrine: Iki Shrine Address: 264 Setoura, Ashibe-cho, Iki-shi, Nagasaki Access: 🚗 Ashibe Port Terminal Building → approx. 4 minutes Visiting hours: Free time within the grounds Seal: Available ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Iki #Iki Island #Iki trip #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship

Kunikatanushi Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Kunikatanushi Shrine on Iki Island The deity worshipped is Sukunahikona no Mikoto Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined in the co-shrine. It is considered one of the seven major shrines and five major Tenjin shrines on Iki Island, among the 24 shrines listed in the Engishiki. The name "Kunikatanushi" comes from the fact that Sukunahikona no Mikoto and Okuninushi no Mikoto divided the country in half and managed it together. The "Lucky Cat" is a very unique feature of the shrine grounds. It's quite heavy, but this cat 🐈 spins! It's said that men should spin it to the right and women to the left while chanting their wishes. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kunikatanushi Shrine ꕥAddress: 766-4 Kokubu Higashicho, Ashibe-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚗Gonoura Port → approx. 15 minutes ꕥVisiting hours: Free to enter the grounds ꕥSeal: Available ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Iki #Iki Island #Iki trip #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine visit

Sumiyoshi Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine located near the center of Iki Island. The main deities are Sokotsutsuno-no-Mikoto, Nakatsutsuno-no-Mikoto, and Uwatsutsuno-no-Mikoto, who are known as "Sumiyoshi Okami." It is said that Empress Jingu, who conquered the Three Kingdoms under the protection of Sumiyoshi Okami, landed at Oura-satsu in Gonoura-cho, Iki City on her way back and enshrined the three deities. Within the grounds, there is a pond, and the main shrine is located beyond the bridge. The particularly eye-catching "couple camphor trees" are a sight to behold! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Sumiyoshi Shrine ꕥAddress: 470-1 Sumiyoshi Higashicho, Ashibe-cho, Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚗Gonoura Port → approx. 12 minutes ꕥVisiting hours: Free entry to the grounds ꕥSeal: Available ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #shrine #shrine tour #shrines and temples #shrine visit #Iki #Iki Island #Iki Trip

Price per person: 6,900 yen I stayed here for one night without meals. It is close to Gonoura Port and can be reached on foot. There are convenience stores, liquor stores, and restaurants nearby, so it is convenient. There was a microwave next to the elevator on the first floor. When I took the elevator to the room floor, it had a unique smell, even though it was a non-smoking floor. The room was simple and adequately equipped. There were three hangers, and slippers, both provided and disposable. The deodorant spray had a broken nozzle, so it dripped instead of becoming a mist, which was a minus point. The humidifier and air purifier were included, which was a plus. There were two outlets on the table and one on the bed. There was a kettle and tea bags, so I boiled the mineral water I had bought and drank it. There was POLA shampoo in the bathroom, so my hair didn't get squeaky, and the hair dryer was powerful and dried quickly. However, the hot water was weak, and it took more than 20 minutes to fill the bathtub with hot water. The windows open, but the sea breeze is strong, so it's best to close them after ventilation. If you want to enjoy sightseeing and a simple hotel, this is the best place to stay.

Kyushu Island is an outlying island in Nagasaki Prefecture. In addition to the island, there are 21 affiliated islands: 5 of them are inhabited and the remaining 16 are uninhabited islands. So, exploring the uninhabited islands seems to be a must-have experience. We took the speedboat and went from Bensheng Port to the uninhabited island "Chenzhi Island". The sky was clear that day, and the Japanese mysterious sea was like a shining pearl shining with blue light. The speedboat will slow down or stop at the necessary sightseeing spots. The captain will introduce the current scenery to you in Japanese. For example, this magnificent and magnificent cliff is formed by long-term erosion of sea water; there are people sitting there fishing leisurely. arrived at Chenzhi Island. There is no one else on the island except this one. This exquisite island exudes a bright autumn day. In addition to the faintly visible footprints of the sika deer running on the island, it is the breath of the sea; it is said that the summer of Chenzhi Island will be full of people, and many tourists will come here to swim in the sun. I am looking forward to another island in Chen in the summer.

Yeouido is an island in Nagasaki Prefecture of Kyushu. However, it is very close to Fukuoka and can be reached by an hour's boat ride from Hakata Port. This beautiful island is rich in beef. The yak is widely praised in Japan for its tender and delicious meat. The yak and the cattle are cultured by the sea. The special geographical environment and the completely unpolluted water and soil make the yam and beef quality fresh and sweet. Even the yak in the Kanto and Kinki areas are mostly from ; there are also well-known Kobe cattle breeders. In fact, it is from . There is only one saying that "yak" does not come out of "Yujima", so you have to eat authentic yak meat, or you have to go to the island. A boat coming from Hakata Port, after arriving at Lubian Port in Yeouido, there is a restaurant that eats yak meat at the port. The noodle steak set is also excellent in price, and the mouth of the full and fresh yak is delicate. Its really delicious and its not enough!