How to get to Kozushima: Access from Tokyo, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa
South of central Tokyo,
Izu Islands
It is counted as one of
Kozushima Island
teeth,
Tokyo
Popular remote island spot belonging to
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At an altitude of 572m
Mount Tenjo
The silhouette is a trapezoid with a
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The island and the surrounding seas are rich in nature. Stargazing or diving You can enjoy activities such as these that make you feel like you're on a southern island, all while being in Tokyo.
This time,
How to get to Kozushima
Introducing
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Tokyo
,
Shizuoka
(
Atami
・
Shimoda
・
Ito
),
Kanagawa
(
Kurihama
)
We will explain how to get there from here!
Ferry, car ferry, large passenger ship, airplane
We have picked out various approaches, such as:
Cheapest way to get there
Along with,
Explaining local activities you can enjoy
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Why not visit one of Tokyo's remote islands as your weekend or holiday destination?
table of contents
- 1 How to get to Kozushima: Access from Tokyo
- 2 How to get to Kozushima: Access from Shizuoka, Atami, Ito and Shimoda
- 3 How to get to Kozushima: Access from Kurihama, Kanagawa
- 4 Recommended and popular tours on Kozushima!
- 5 Learn how to get to Kozushima and head out to explore!
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
How to get to Kozushima: Access from Tokyo
Tokyo How to get to Kozushima Island from Three there is! Jet Boat and Large passenger ship , plane is.
For ships, both jet boats and large passenger ships Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal Depart from, if by plane Chofu Airport Departing from .
When accessing Kozushima by boat, the arrival point is on the west coast.
Kozushima Port (Maehama Port)
Or the East Coast
Miura Port (Tako Bay)
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The port of arrival varies depending on the weather.
To be decided on the morning of the day
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To know your destination in advance, Check the airline's information on the day of travel or the morning of your arrival let's.
If you are going to Kozushima from Tokyo, The cheapest option is a large passenger ship, the fastest option is by plane, and the fastest option with less rocking is a high-speed jet boat. is.
If you want comfortable travel, we recommend a high-speed jet boat. If you have a limited schedule and want to make the most of your time sightseeing on Kozushima, we recommend an airplane. If you want to enjoy a cruise along with sightseeing on Kozushima, we recommend a large passenger ship.
Choose the best way to get there based on your travel purpose and schedule!
| Means and routes | Jet boat (Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal → Kozushima Port) | Large passenger ship / Overnight (Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal → Kozushima Port) | By plane (Tokyo Chofu Airport → Kozushima Airport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey time (one way) | Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes | Approximately 10 hours | Approximately 50 minutes |
| Estimated fare (one way) | 15,000 yen | 10,000 to 30,000 yen | 18,000 yen |
| merit |
・Low shaking - Travel time is shorter than on large cruise ships |
・You can take a stroll inside the ship ・Enjoy a relaxing boat trip |
- Fastest way to get to the location ・You can board a small propeller plane |
| Disadvantages |
・Only one flight per day ・Risk of flight cancellations due to weather |
- Long travel time ・Basically overnight flights ・Depending on the seat, you may be sharing a room |
・Small number of seats It's hard to get tickets during peak hours ・Risk of flight cancellations due to weather |
| Who is this recommended for? | ・People who are worried about seasickness |
・People who want to enjoy a boat trip along with sightseeing on Kozushima Island ・People who want to spend their travel time comfortably |
・People with a short travel schedule ・People who want to extend their stay in the country |
How to get to Kozushima: Access from Shizuoka, Atami, Ito and Shimoda
Shizuoka
How to get to Kozushima from
Mainly three
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The starting point is the northeastern part of the Izu Peninsula.
Atami
, Central-Eastern Peninsula
Ito
, Southeastern Peninsula
Shimoda
There are three locations:
From Atami and Ito High-speed jet boat , From Shimoda Car Ferry To the Izu Islands by using You can access it.
The three areas are:
Both are popular hot spring resorts in Izu.
Famous as!
We also recommend arriving early and enjoying sightseeing in the hot spring area before heading to Kozushima the next day.
is.
Atami is a stop on the Hokkaido Shinkansen, so it's convenient to get to from either the east or west!
however,
Direct access to Kozushima
What you can do is
Only routes departing from Atami and Shimoda
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To get to Kozushima from Ito,
A transfer is required on Oshima Island.
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The shortest route to Kozushima takes about 3 hours.
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Please note that there are days when the service is not available depending on the season and day of the week, so please check in advance.
Car ferry departing from Shimoda If you use You can travel to Kozushima by car. is.
If you want to travel locally by car, the Shimoda route is the only option.
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You can also schedule your trip the day before boarding by driving around the Izu Peninsula to Shimoda, spending the night in a hot spring resort, and then heading to Kozushima!
| Means and routes | High-speed jet ferry (Shizuoka/Atami Port → Kozushima Port) | High-speed jet ferry (Shizuoka, Ito Port → Kozushima Port) | Car ferry (Shizuoka, Shimoda Port → Kozushima Port) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey time (one way) | Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes | Approximately 3 hours | Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes |
| Estimated fare (one way) | 10,000 yen |
Ito to Oshima 5,000 yen Oshima to Kozushima 4,000 yen |
4,500 yen to 9,000 yen |
| Who is this recommended for? |
・People who are worried about seasickness ・People who want to enjoy a hot spring before leaving for Kozushima |
・People who want to enjoy sightseeing on Oshima Island ・People who want to enjoy a hot spring before leaving for Kozushima |
・People who want to travel around the area by car ・People who want to enjoy a hot spring before leaving for Kozushima |
How to get to Kozushima: Access from Kurihama, Kanagawa
Kanagawa
・
Kurihama
To get to Kozushima,
Only seasonal high-speed jet boats
!
Flights departing from Tokyo and heading to the Izu Islands via Kurihama
We will use the following.
In 2024 (Reiwa 6), Weekends and public holidays from June 3rd to June 30th, July 1st and 2nd, September 30th, and October 1st Scheduled to operate on .
There are other high-speed jet boats that pass through Kurihama Port, Both stop at Oshima So please be careful!
By the way,
There are no services via Kurihama during the long spring holidays or summer.
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If you are planning a trip to Kozushima during Golden Week or summer vacation, make sure to plan your trip based on the assumption that you will be traveling from another departure point, not Kurihama.
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| Means and routes | High-speed jet boat (Kurihama Port → Kozushima Port) |
|---|---|
| Journey time (one way) | Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes |
| Estimated fare (one way) | 9,000 yen |
Recommended and popular tours on Kozushima!
On Kozushima Island and its surrounding areas, A tour to enjoy the abundant nature of remote islands You can join .
In particular, diving in the ocean with a wide variety of fish species and terrain is a great way to diving is a standard activity on Kozushima Island!
Beginners can enjoy a calm cove.
Introductory Diving
, license required
Fun Diving
Access nearby spots by boat.
The experience content and location will vary depending on whether you have a qualification or not, so even those who have never dived before can participate with confidence!
Kozushima is also known for its beautiful starry skies.
Observe the stars through a telescope
Stargazing
is also popular.
Okinawa
・
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Next,
Certified as Japan's second "starry sky conservation area"
Kozushima Island
.
The settlements are concentrated on one side of the island.
Therefore, once you leave the village, you are surrounded by nature and can see the stars clearly.
Streetlights on the island have also been replaced with ones that do not leak light into the sky. Therefore, You can enjoy a starry sky in an environment that reduces artificial light pollution. Yo.
A guide will accompany you during the experience and will answer any questions you may have and provide explanations!
In the following,
Introducing recommended tours for diving and stargazing on Kozushima Island
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Find a plan that interests you and enjoy the great outdoors on a remote island near Tokyo!
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How about trying your hand at diving for the first time on Kozushima Island in the Izu Islands? Surrounded by the sandy beaches and the rich nature nurtured by the Kuroshio Current that flows nearby, your first dive will surely be a special memory that will stay in your mind.
[Diving in Kozushima, Tokyo] Enjoy the waters of Kozushima with two fun dives from a boat!
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There are about 15 boat points on Kozushima Island from east to west, and the trip to each point takes about 20 minutes at the longest. There is a wide variety of points, from beautiful white sand to dynamic topography. Divers can also enjoy macro creatures such as swarms of Japanese hawks, grunts, and rainbow thrush, as well as colorful sea slugs. We will do our best to meet your various requests.
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The beaches on Kozushima Island are shallow and have almost no current, so you can take your time and relax. Recommended for those who want to take their first dive in a while or spend some relaxing time on the island.
[Tokyo, Kozushima] Stargazing tour in Tokyo's first "starry sky conservation area"!!
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Our experienced guides will guide you into the universe under the beautiful night sky with reduced light pollution. On this tour, we will use a professional telescope. You may be able to see brightly shining stars, kaleidoscope-like star clusters, planets, and even the moon.
Learn how to get to Kozushima and head out to explore!
This time, Tokyo ・ Shizuoka ・ Kanagawa from, Kozushima Island How to get there and access I did.
Kozushima is located far from the city center, You can visit it quickly in various ways is.
Use this special feature to learn how to get to and access Kozushima, and feel free to head out to visit.
*The content of this article is current as of August 2024.
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