“Rosoku Island” (A “Rosoku” is a candle)is a small igneous rock island that sticks out like a candle in the beautiful Oki Islands.
Let’s take a closer look at its mysterious scenery and charm.
Beautiful scenery of Rosoku Island
Rosoku Island is located off the northwestern part of Dogo Island in the Oki Islands.
This peculiar landform, combined with the setting sun, forms a shape that resembles a candle flame, floating in the beautiful sea.
Volcanic activity and the beauty of nature
The formation of Rosoku Island is due to past volcanic activity.
Volcanic eruptions and weathering have transformed rocks into peculiar shapes.
This landscape created by the beauty of nature is truly an astonishing spectacle.
Access and sightseeing to Rosoku Island
Access to the Oki Islands is by boat or plane.
Rosoku Island is an uninhabited island, and even though it is an island, you cannot land on it because of its rocky topography, but you can see its beautiful appearance from the surrounding waters.
Many people come by sightseeing boats and tours, and the view of Candle Island from the sea is worth seeing.
From the land, there is an “observation deck” and a “Rosoku Island observation deck“, so you can see it from there.
However, it seems that the sunset does not overlap.
The sunset and the tip overlap is a superb view that is limited to pleasure boats.
Basic Information on Rosoku Island
| Info | Rosoku Island(Candle Island) ■Location Okinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture ■Parking lot Parking available ■Inquiries Tel:08512-2-0787 (8:00～9:00) ■Website oki-dougo.info |
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Since Oki is a remote island, you can use a ferry (Oki Kisen) to visit by motorcycle.
Please check the Oki Kisen official website for prices and times.
In addition, the nationwide ferry routes are explained on this page!
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