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Jikusho, Okushirito Tsunamikan, Tokuyo Monument and Abalone Are Famous -Nabetsuri-iwa Rocks in Okushiri Island-
October 4th, 2016
Around Cape Aonae
Cape Aonae (青苗岬) is located in the southern part of Okushiri Island (奥尻島) and is known for suffering heavy damage from Tsunami (津波). The whole area is maintained as Tokuyo Memorial Park (徳洋記念緑地公園) now. There are Jikusho (時空翔), Okushirito Tsunamikan (奥尻島津波館), Tokuyo Monument (徳洋記念碑) and Aonaemisaki lighthouse (青苗岬灯台). In addition, various playground equipments that children can play are provided, and there is a facility that tourists can experience abalone hunting, too. The Self-Defense Forces camped when I visited here.
Jikusho
Tsunami caused by a strong earthquake off the southwest coast of Hokkaido leaves 230 dead or missing in 1993. For the requiem, a monument of a black granite stone and a floor like a mirror was built on a hill. The monument of the hollow points to the southwestern direction that is the epicenter. It was sad memory, but I felt even an impression to the mysterious monument. Awesome! Admission free. A parking lot is free of charge.
Atmosphere of Jikusho Can Be Watched on Youtube
Movie of Jikusho
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
|---|---|
| Parking lot | A free parking is provided (20 cars) |
| Business hours | Open 24 hours |
| Regular closing day | Open all year round |
| Telephone number | +81-1397-2-3404 |
| Home page | Home page is here |
Okushirito Tsunamikan
Okushirito Tsunamikan was built to succeed memories and lessons of disaster in 2001. Not only the information of the tsunami but also the old civilization are displayed. Admission fee is JPY 500 for adult. A parking lot is free of charge. It opens a business from April 15 to November 15.
| Admission fee | Adult: JPY 600. Child: JPY 200. |
|---|---|
| Parking lot | A free parking is provided (20 cars) |
| Business hours | 09:00-17:00 |
| Regular closing day | From November 16 to April 14 |
| Telephone number | +81-1397-3-1811 |
| Home page | Home page is here |
Tokuyo Monument
British Orient fleet flagship "Iron Duke" struck a sandbar off the coast of Cape Aonae in 1880, and Tokuyo Monument with about 17 m in height and concrete structure was built in commemoration of saving sailors in 1931. The monument stood all the time without being defeated by the tsunami and is symbolic of never having lost against adverse circumstances. Admission free. A parking lot is free of charge.
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
|---|---|
| Parking lot | Free parking is provided (20 Cars) |
| Business hours | Open 24 hours |
| Regular closing day | Open all year round |
| Telephone number | +81-1397-2-3404 |
| Home page | Home page is here |
| Mapcode | 781 189 014*67 |
Accommodations
Refer to following websites for the accommodations around Cape Aonae.
| Kikuchi Ryokan(菊地旅館) | Booking |
Jalan |
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| Ryokan Aobaso(旅館 青葉荘) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Asahi Minshuku(朝日民宿) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Minshuku without Meal Shima-Jikan(素泊民宿 島じかん) | Jalan |
Rakuten |
A page of Okushiri is here
Okushiri Island
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