Omijima island is called “Alps on the sea”. This name was given for its representative view of Kitanagato-Kaigan Quasi National Park. The view of Omijima island from the cruise ship has the manlike natural beauty created by wild waves of the Sea of Japan, with a great view of bluffs, caves'gates, and stone. A new cruise ship “Pink seatus“ is expected to enter service in April 2005.

"Kaneko Misuzu Museum" consists of a memorial house, rest house, and Kaneko-buneido, which is a wooden hall and was restored to its original condition. In the memorial house, the display room, cosmos corridor and search room are established, and in Kaneko-buneido, the room and garden in which Misuzu grow up are exhibited. Also displayed valuable materials at the heart of her work revival, such as “Three posthumous miscellanies”, “Materials related to clothing and magazines of her days” and “Restoration of autograph draft”. You can search for the complete works of Misuzu and memory keeper for the fan of Misuzu.

Information related to ancient style whale hunting are preserved and displayed here. The whale hunting equipment, which is designated as an important tangible folk-cultural property provides a sense of our deep relation to the whale. Also, in “Seigetsuan” located in the center of the village is “Kujirahaka” (tomb of whales), which is for consoling the fetuses of whales.

This spring, which has a simple quality, is located on the hill of the remotest area of Yuyawan bay where verdant islands are scattered. The view from this area is excellent and you can enjoy bathing while viewing the beautiful sunset. This area is also favorable for sea bathing, fishing from the rocks on the shore, seashell digging, birding and golf. The picture on this page was taken from the Hotel Yokikan. In Yokikan, you can select colored light cotton Kimono you wear during your stay, and you can stay for 22 hours even if you do not stay as a guest.

It is said that a resident priest of Taineiji temple, who was believed to have met Sumiyoshi-daimyojin (one of Japanese Gods) performing ascetic training on the rock, discovered this hot spring in accordance with a prophecy from God. This hot spring is effective on rheumatism, nerve pains, skin diseases, stomach and intestinal diseases, and its water consists of simple alkaline. Modern hotels and old Japanese style hotels stand along both sides of the Otozuregawa River where visitors can hear the sound of the river flow, its view brings the flavor of the elegant hot spring town.

This spring, which has a simple quality, is discharged in the Cove of Kiwado fishing harbor facing Fukagawa bay in the northwest of Nagato-city. At the shore on the opposite side, there is a fine place to enjoy the view of Oumijima Island and Senzaki. Here, you can taste fresh harvests of the sea caught off the Sea of Japan, and many people gather to enjoy sea bathing in summer. Also, when it comes to fishing, this place is convenient as a base for fishing from the rocks on the shore.