Access/Facilities

Daisen National Park Centre is located at the entrance to Mt. Daisen, the highest peak in the Chugoku region. In addition to providing information about mountain climbing, walking, sightseeing, and events at Daisen-Oki National Park, visitors can use facilities such as coin showers, changing rooms, and lockers, and a room for resting that is convenient when waiting for the bus. From the second floor deck you can see the Shimane Peninsula that is part of the national park, Mt. Sanbe, and magnificent views from the mountains to the sea, including Oki Islands. We particularly recommend the evening to see the sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan.

Located with its back facing the north side of the majestic Mt Daisen, Daisen Natural History Museum features a wide variety of permanently available resources including video footage, audio, display panels, models, and samples that provide easy-to-understand explanations about the natural environment and history of Mt. Daisen. It also organizes nature observation groups in the foot of Mt. Daisen, allowing participants to explore the area surrounding the Daisen-ji Temple while listening to the commentary of a specialist guide.

The Nature Museum of Mt. Sanbe features an exhibit room that introduces the nature of Mt. Sanbe and Shimane Prefecture, a visual dome with support for movie projections across the entire ceiling and planetarium screenings, and an astronomical observatory. The museum is located near a field that includes nature trails, allowing visitors to experience and study the natural environment of Mt. Sanbe.

The Oki Natural Museum features various exhibits that allow visitors to discover the beauty of Daisen-Oki National Park and Global Geoparks. One of the attractions that can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike is an exhibit about the Oki salamander, a salamander species that is endemic to the Oki Island. Visitors are encouraged to visit the museum as their first step in discovering the Oki Islands.