[2025 Nishinoshima Attraction] Travel Guide for Matengai Cliff (Updated May)

◾️What is the Dōzen Area? The "Oki Islands" are located in the Sea of Japan. Among them, the Dōzen Area consists of three islands: Nishinoshima, Ama Town (Nakanoshima), and Chiburijima. These islands are close enough to travel between by ferry or high-speed boat. Each island has its own unique charm, offering a travel experience where you can immerse yourself in both nature and local life. 🚢 ◾️Breathtaking natural beauty and stunning views 🌊 One of the iconic landscapes of the Dōzen Area is "Matengai Cliff" on Nishinoshima. Here, you can witness grazing cows and horses leisurely roaming atop towering cliffs, creating an extraordinary scene. On Chiburijima, the "Red Cliff" (Sekiheki) features striking crimson cliffs that form a magical view when paired with the setting sun. Ama Town offers tranquil fishing village scenery surrounded by crystal-clear seas and lush mountains. 🌾 ◾️Experience "living tourism" through human connection In the Dōzen Area, you can enjoy a journey that goes beyond sightseeing to truly experience local life. In Ama Town, you can try fishing activities or learn about the culture of island schooling. Nishinoshima offers unique experiences like bull sumo and fishing, while Chiburijima invites you to connect with warm-hearted locals in small villages. The islanders welcome visitors not as "guests" but as "companions," leaving you with a sense of warmth and healing. ☺️ ◾️An island where nature and people coexist The Oki Dōzen Area is a serene yet unforgettable destination where grand nature and human life harmonize. Explore all three islands and savor their individual charms on your "island journey." 🛳️ ◾️Access Ferry: Approximately 2–3 hours from Shichirui Port in Shimane Prefecture or Sakaiminato Port in Tottori Prefecture. Airplane: You can also reach the Dōzen Area via Oki Airport (on Dōgo Island). *Travel between the islands in the Dōzen Area is possible via high-speed boats or ferries.

The Oki Islands off the coast of Shimane Prefecture The Oki Islands are divided into two large remote island areas, Dozen and Dogo, and Nishinoshima is the largest of the three islands. On Nishinoshima, there is a spectacular spot that is the symbol of Oki, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is Matengai. The almost vertical cliff is about 257m high. It is surrounded by lush grass, reminiscent of a European scene that is somehow different from Japan. From the top of Matengai to the strange rock called Tsutenkyo, there is a gentle slope promenade, and you can enjoy a stroll while watching the idyllic scene of grazing cows and horses grazing. (The climb is tough, so it is better to enjoy the descent as much as possible) The beautiful coastline of the ria coast and the Sea of ​​Japan are also wonderful. You can enjoy a foreign-like scenery that makes it hard to believe that it is a remote island. #tripDomesticTravel #ShimanePrefecture #SpectacularScenery #Remote Islands #Oki

I went to Matengai Cliff on Nishinoshima Island in the Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture! It was a very sunny and hot day, but I was very satisfied to be able to see the spectacular views of Nishinoshima's unique geopark and to see the cows and horses! I recommend that everyone go too! Just be careful not to get too close to the cows and horses! #Spectacular views #Remote island trip