Feature
Sunset
A minute walk from AOI.
The last light of the day spills over the cliffs of Kumi. Locals say it is the best minute of the day — and they may be right.
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Guesthouse AOI · 蒼
Vol. 01 Spring–Summer Issue / Oki, Japan
— A small inn by the sea —
Welcome to
AOI
Guesthouse on the island of Oki
↓ scroll to explore
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Sea Kayaking & MOGURA
paddle & pause
— paddling the quiet bay of Kumi
Sea Kayaking
April – October
A quiet bay,
at your own pace.
Paddle along the circular cliff waters of Oki Islands. Guided tours for beginners and adventurers alike — even the morning light counts as scenery.
View tour details →Cafe & Bar MOGURA
Year-round
Local meets local,
over a glass.
A guesthouse-attached café and bar steps from the harbor. A place to eat, drink, and meet — fishermen, travelers, and the village at large.
View hours →
— the bar that listens to the village
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Local Experiences
in Kumi
Nature, sea, sky, and simple joys — right here in Kumi village.
Sazae Hunting
JuneYobisaki Campground — about 5 min by car from AOI. Pick-and-grill turban shells in season.
Starry Sky
All yearMilky Way in summer, winter constellations in clear nights. No light pollution. Just step outside.
Fireflies
May–JuneGenji & Heike fireflies along the small streams behind Kumi. Best around 20:00 in early summer.
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Year-round Calendar
— twelve postcards from the year —
Now: April · Hover or tap a card to bring it forward.
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Access & Map
AOI sits in Kumi district, on the north-west of the island.
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Places to Visit
— sacred trees, falls, and quiet capes —
Chichi-sugi Cedar — 乳房杉
Dangyo Falls — 壇鏡の滝
Naku Cape — 那久岬
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Eat & Shop
— local picks, daily meals —
Kumi & Saigo Area
— hand-drawn —
Restaurants & Local Picks
1
MOGURA — café & bar
Attached to AOI · open evenings · drinks & small plates
2
Kimuraya Bakery — bread & coffee
Fresh bread daily · 5 min by car · locals' breakfast spot
3
Renga-ya — hamburger curry
Casual lunch favorite · island-style curry & burgers
4
Restaurant Nagi — oki beef
Reservation recommended · for a special evening
5
Aji-no-Kura — local seafood
Sashimi & small plates · the day's catch from Saigo Port
Shopping Nearby
Shinnyashiki
Supermarket · 10 min
Store Kamiya
Local goods · 10 min
Wellness
Drugstore · 30 min (Saigo)
San Terrace
Local market · 30 min
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Festivals & Events
Traditional festivals and local events through the year in Kumi and Oki.
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Tanabata 七夕
Star festival evening. Bamboo decorations along village streets.
Kagura 神楽
Sacred Shinto dance performed at local shrines. Masked, drum-driven, ancient.
Ushi-Tsuki 牛突き
Bull sumo, 800 years old in Oki. Ceremonial — bulls lock horns, never injured.
Tama-Wakasu Goryo Furyu
玉若酢御霊風流 — traditional festival at Tama-Wakasu Shrine in Saigo.
Local Events change yearly — check the Oki Town official website for the latest schedule.
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Fish by Season
— what you may catch (or eat) here —
April Highlight
Yellowtail — ブリ
Strong fighter, exceptional flavor. Often listed as sashimi or grilled in local izakaya.
— Fishing tip: try at dawn —
Most Fish You Can Catch in April
tip: peak month in coral, regular months in turquoise. Data based on AOI's Welcome Notes.
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Frequently Asked
— things you might wonder —
— Thank you for staying with us —
The End
See you again on Oki Island.
— Wada & Welcome team, Guesthouse AOI
Address
Kumi, Ama,
Oki Islands,
Shimane, Japan
Phone
+81 (0)8512-XX-XXXX
hello@guesthouse-aoi.jp
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@guesthouse-aoi
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