📜 Nozaki Island is a mountainous 2.8-mile outcrop of rocks and forest in southwest Japan, part of Ojika town. Once a refuge for persecuted Christians, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site component. It is officially uninhabited today, but visitors can explore its historical sites and nature.
⛪ Explore historical Christian sites like Nokubi Church and ancient Shinto shrines.
⛩️ Visit terraced fields.
🦌 Observe wild deer, boar, and Japanese wood pigeons.
🚶 Hike scenic trails and enjoy breathtaking coastal views.
🤫 Experience an otherworldly, practically uninhabited island.
⚠️ Nokubi Church is undergoing major repair works until June 2025 and is off-limits.
🚫 Trails to Okino-Kojima Shrine and Oe-Ishi can be tough, requiring a guide due to unstable rocks, dense vegetation, and wild boar.
🍽️ Limited facilities on the island, so bring your own food.
📞 Contact Ojika Island Tourist Office at least 1 week in advance for visits and boat cancellations.
🎒 Be prepared for hiking.
🏨 Simple lodging is available at Nozaki Nature Village.
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