Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Paradise Bay Jodogaura Coast

 

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

At the end of my first day walking around the coast of Dogo Island in the Oki Islands, I arrived at where I would be spending the night, a free campsite on the Jodogaura Coast, a scenic spot that could be translated as Paradise Bay.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

It was the first week in October, and I was the only person staying at the campsite.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

There are several inlets, a cape, and islets of various sizes.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

A well-maintained path leads to several different scenic viewpoints....

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

Being part of the Oki Islands Unesco Global Geopark, there is plenty of information for the geologically inclined.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

There are ten different types of rock and geologic features spanning 26 million years.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

I remember enough from my junior high school geography class to understand that all 3 classes of rock are found here, sedimentary, volcanic, and metamorphic.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

I had the whole place to myself....

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

I did walk back into Fuse, the nearby fishing village, to see if there were any eateries or shops, but to no avail.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

There is a Candle Rock, the 3 photos above. It seems to be a smaller version of the Candle Rock on the opposite side of the island where I plan to be tomorrow.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

With no people, no TV, no radio, and no phone to distract me, I settled in to enjoy the show as the light slowly faded.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.

Jodogaura Coast, Dogo, Oki Islands.


The previous post was on the shrine in Fuse, the nearby fishing village.


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