“Shio-no-me” is the first spot of Hirado-hakkei (Hirado 8 scenic spots) and the narrowest point of Haiki-seto (strait) with 10m width.
The tidal range of the sea is so great to cause rapid current that the name of the place ”Haiki” is believed to have changed from “Hayaki” which means “coming fast or rapid current”. Nowadays, many people visit “Haiki-seto” to enjoy kayaking in the rapid current.
On the other hand, Haiki is also very famous for “Cha-ichi” (open markets) every May and June. Along the strait (river), about 300 booths are set up to sell seasonal local products. They are all fresh and inexpensive. This “Cha-ichi” is said to have started more than 400 years ago.
「潮之目（しおのめ）」は、平戸八景の最初の場所で、早岐瀬戸で最も狭い幅約10mの瀬戸のことです。潮の干満によって激流をつくり、「速来」＝「はいき」＝「早岐」の地名の由来にもなったと言われています。
また、毎年5月と6月には、瀬戸（川）に沿って300余りの店が立ち並び、400年以上続く「早岐茶市」が開かれることでも有名です。最近では、激流をカヤックで楽しむ人たちが全国から訪れているようです。
