IZU Islands (day trip from Tokyo) by sunnywong
A chain of beautiful volcanic islands. All can be reached by boat. Oshima, Miyakejima, and Hachijojima are served by air from Haneda Airport, while Oshima, Niijima, and Kozushima have air connections with suburban Chofu Airport. What to see and do: View the coastal scenery; climb a volcano; enjoy the seasonal flowers; go fishing; participate in marine sports in the summer; watch birds & dolphins; relax in a hot-spring bath (indoor and outdoor).
Access by boat: Boats to Izu Seven Islands depart daily from Tokai Kisen's Passenger Boat Terminal at Takeshiba Pier, 7 min walk from JR Hamamtsu-cho Stn. Fares from Tokyo to Oshima: ¥3, 810- ¥11, 430; to Hachijojima ¥7, 180- ?2¥1, 540. There are also some departures from Yokohama. Atami, Ito and Inatori to some of the islands. The Albatross, a rapid craft, between Tokyo and Oshima Island.
You will be able to make a day's trip to the Island of Izu Oshima from Tokyo proper as well. Fare(One way) ¥5, 500-.
Tokai Kisen Phone: 03-5472-9999
(Price on 2002)
