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Jikusho, Okushirito Tsunamikan, Tokuyo Monument and Abalone Are Famous -Nabetsuri-iwa Rocks in Okushiri Island-

October 4th, 2016

CONTENTS

Around Cape Aonae
Jikusho
Okushirito Tsunamikan
Tokuyo Monument
Accommodations

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.

Cape Aonae Tokuyokinehi Monument in Okushiri Island — Tokuyo Monument

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)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Ryokan Aobaso(旅館青葉荘)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Asahi Minshuku(朝日民宿)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten
Minshuku without Meal Shima-Jikan(素泊民宿島じかん)	HP	Booking	Jalan	Rakuten