Ogasawara Islands ー
小笠原諸島
Far south islands:
There is a Japanese world natural heritage in such a remote place 1,000 kilometers to the south of Tokyo. The total land area of Japan is the sixty-first in the world, while its sea area is the sixth, a real marine nation. In fact, Japan is a large country. The Ogasawara Islands are archipelagos surrounded by azure seas with the splendid scenes of various natural subtropical features, which may be called the paradise of the Pacific. No flights are available to get, so have a one full day tour by ship. However, it is the island that is worth becoming the World Natural Heritage. It is such an island that once you have a tour on it, you do not want to come back to Tokyo. It is pleasant to enjoy various marine sports such as boating, canoeing, diving, snorkel and dolphin or whale watching. It is better and more efficient to have a team tour. Chichi-jima Island and Haha-jima Island are the basic tourist spots of the Ogasawara Islands.
Access and Getting Around
The Ogasawara Islands are from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo to Futami Port in Chichi-jima Island via Izu Islands for one day. A ship starts from Takebashi Pier at 10 a.m., reaches Futami Port at 11:30 a.m. the following day, which takes 25 hours 30 minutes. The ship start from Futami Port at 15:30, reaches Takeshiba Pier at 14:00 the following day. Takeshiba Pier is 7 minutes away from JR Hamamatsucho Station on foot, or Takeshiba Station of the Yurikamome Line from Shimbashi Station.
Bus service on the island
A bus runs between Futami Port and Kominato with a round trip bus per hour. A free ticket for one day is convenient. Though a rental bicycle can be used, it is not recommended because the road on the island is undulating. Rental motorcycles and car are also available, but they are not so many.
Features
-Sea View
Chichi-jima is the central island of the Ogasawara Islands.A ship from Tokyo arrives here.It is the highlight of Ogasawara that have beautiful coral reefs and white beaches,the various charm that dolphins swim throughout the year,and whales come to the island to give birth to children....
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
It is the simplest beach near Futami Port where facilities are set....
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
The beautiful shore of the bow shape facing Ani-jima Seto.Many coral reefs grow and a lot of tropical fish live underwater,so it is the most suitable for diving and snorkeling....
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
It is a small island located to the north of Chichi-jima Island, which is accessible by boat or canoe.It is the spot for unbelievably transparent diving and snorkel. It is preserved as a marine park....
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
On the popular sunset observatory, the bleaching of the whale can be seen....
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Copepe Beach is sea of rich coral and lots of fishes are suitable for a snorkel....
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
The beach of a white sand is suitable to swim barefoot because it is shallow.The wave is quiet in the inlet, too...
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Nakayama Pass is a good place to see the splendid view of the West Coast of Chichi-jima Island.It must be included in the superb view spots....
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
John Beach is the shore of limestone in the south of Chichi-jima Island with a lot of reefs. ...
-Sea View -Outdoor Activities
Minami-jima is a small island to the south of Chichi-jima Islandwhere you can go only accompanied by a tour guide.Such an undeveloped nature is still exists.The scene with a karts’ topography is really beautiful.It is a strongly recommended island....
-Sea View
Haha-jima is long from the north to the south, and a quiet island covered with subtropical trees.It is a diving spot where whales and sea turtles swim and visitors can feel the simplicity of nature.No cell phones, no smart phones, no televisions are necessary. Only time belongs to you. ...
Accommodation around Ogasawara Islands
