Japan’s only desert and back desert
The back desert of Oshima is the only place marked as desert on maps published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. The magma that poured down from the repeated eruptions of Mt. Mihara has burned the earth and plants, creating a black world all around. There are two main routes to the back desert. The “Ura-Desert Course” is a 1-1.5 hour one-way hiking course leading from the Oshima Onsen Hotel. The “Moon and Desert Line” is a 10-minute walk from the parking lot from the parking lot.
Stratigraphically important cross section
The striped strata were created by about 100 large eruptions that have occurred repeatedly over the past 20,000 years. It is approximately 30 meters high and extends for more than 600 meters along the island’s round-the-island road from Motomachi Port to Habu Port on the southwest side of the island. It is affectionately known as “baumkuchen” by the islanders.
rice ball wrapped in pickled leaf mustard greens
A local dish made by marinating seasonal fish, such as bigeye tuna and sea bream, in a special sauce based on green chili pepper and soy sauce. Each taste varies from home to home and store to store.
Oshima stick-to-itiveness pudding
Pudding made with Oshima milk and Oshima eggs, sold at Ichimine, located in front of Okada Port. Because of its small size, many tourists eat it on the spot while watching the sea before setting sail.
5 Okada, Oshima-cho, 📍1F
Motomachi Hamanoyu
An open-air bath with an outstanding view of the Izu Peninsula beyond the sea and Mt. Since swimsuits are worn, families and groups are encouraged to use it like a heated swimming pool.
882 Aza Tonchi-hata, Motomachi, Oshima-cho, 📍.
👉Motomachi Hamanoyu Official Website
Toushiki Swimming Beach
Diving can be enjoyed on Oshima, but snorkeling is also a great way to see colorful fish. Toushiki Beach, the southernmost point of Izu Oshima, is a natural pool surrounded by basalt lava that blocks the waves of the open sea, making it very calm. There are also many crabs and other creatures on the rocks.
Izu Oshima Resort Golf Club
Located in the northern part of Izu Oshima, this is a hilly course with ocean views. The 9 holes can be enjoyed as 18 holes by changing the positions of tee grounds and greens. Fuji in front of you from the 1st hole if the weather permits.
26 Okada Okubo, Oshima-cho
👉Izu Oshima Resort Golf Club Official Site
Access to Oshima from central Tokyo
jet ship: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Takeshiba Passenger Boat Terminal. The number of flights is two to three per day during the low season and five per day during the high season.
airplane: Approximately 25 minutes from Chofu Airfield. There are usually two flights a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
large passenger ship: About 6 hours from Takeshiba Passenger Boat Terminal. One flight per day departing at 22:00 or 23:00.
*Opening hours and holidays are subject to change. Before visiting, please check the official website for the latest information in advance.
