This vertical rock formation,standing about 20 meters high in the sea,looks like burning candle when the setting sun in seen just at the peak of the rock. From Saigo,it takes 55 minutes by Ichibata Bus,Omosu Line. Get off at the last stop. Then it is about 20 minutes by boat. The fare on this boat is about 3,000 yen.
Reservations are necessary.
This shrine is Oki Zukuri architectural style,and has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Asset. It's apperance is simple, but dignified. It is one of the three major festivals on Oki and has been designated as a Prefectural Intangible Cultural Asset. From Saigo,it takes 40minutes by Ichibata Bus,Omosu Line. Get off at the Mizuwakasu Jinja Mae Bus Stop.