2025 Kozushima Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

"I live in Tokyo and want to enjoy nature casually." We'd like to introduce you to Kozushima, a place that will make that wish come true. Kozushima may be the only place where you can enjoy the mountains, the sea, and the starry sky all at once, with good access from Tokyo. [How to get there] Every night at around 10pm, board the "Sarubia Maru" ferry from Takeshiba Passenger Terminal, which is less than a 10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho, and when you wake up, you'll arrive at Kozushima at around 10am! That's it. On the way back, you can also take the "Sarubia Maru" back to Takeshiba Passenger Terminal. Easy, right? 😃 Tokai Kisen, which operates the ferry, offers discounts on the internet and for early reservations, so you can board with a same-day ticket, but if possible, make a reservation at least two weeks in advance! [About Kozushima] Kozushima is one of the islands in the Izu Islands of Tokyo. Kozushima is the furthest of them all, and the light from the Izu Peninsula and Chiba Prefecture doesn't affect the sky, so you can enjoy a starry sky as long as it's not cloudy. However, as a town, there are supermarkets and rental cars, so it can be difficult to get around when sightseeing. In fact, there is even a small pachinko parlor, which is surprising🤯 [Recommended accommodation] ・Hotel Kozukan Although it is a small, slightly old hotel, there are exciting accessories everywhere that give it an island atmosphere☺️ For dinner, you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, although it is not flashy. There is also a parking space, so it is easy to go sightseeing by rental car! [Sights] ・Yotane Square This is the place to see the stars✨ It is like a large park, so you can enjoy the starry sky at your leisure without crowds! In fact, it might be a little uneasy in the dark because there are not many people From the village where the accommodation is located, you will walk on a road with few streetlights, so you will need a flashlight or a smartphone light. Don't forget to take insect repellent in the summer! ・Tenjo Mountain Trekking We climbed at a leisurely pace from the trailhead, circled around the peak, and returned to the trailhead, which took 3 and a half hours. The charm of the mountains of remote islands is the view of the ocean beyond the great outdoors! It's something you don't see very often 🤩 It's quite tiring, and you'll need to bring comfortable sneakers, rain gear, and water, but the path is easy to follow, so if you're in good shape, please give it a try. ・Pachinko parlor What?! A pachinko parlor? You might be thinking this, but even though I've been to all prefectures and 86 remote islands, I've never seen anything like this type of exterior, which looks like a house. And the place where you exchange your goods for cash looks like a warehouse in the garden. In a sense, it's a facility that you can only see on remote islands, so even if you don't actually play, it's interesting to go and see it 😅 ・Tako Bay Beach A powerful beach with a slightly gray sandy beach that stretches out to the horizon. If it's not summer, you can have the beach all to yourself and relax while watching the ocean. Enjoy the exclusive beach that only a remote island can offer 😊 An oasis where you can board a boat on Friday night, arrive on Saturday morning, and return home on Sunday. Please visit Kozushima! #Kozushima #Kozukan #Izu Islands #Remote Islands

#tripDomesticTravel I went to Arima Observatory on Kozushima Island✨️ There is a large white cross on the observation deck, which stands out against the blue sea and sky, creating a very mystical atmosphere. This cross was built in memory of a woman named Otaa Julia, who survived a sad history😌💓 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ What is Julia's Cross? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Otaa Julia came to Japan from Korea in the 16th century, and practiced Christianity. She became a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, but she was exiled to Kozushima Island without abandoning her faith. The cross was erected here to honor Julia's achievements in serving the islanders. The view from the observation deck is great during the day, but the starry sky is especially beautiful🌌 It gives visitors an unforgettable impression🥰 If you come to Kozushima, be sure to visit the Arima Observatory! Experience the spectacular views and history, and you're sure to have a memorable trip🥳 #Kozushima #Arima Observatory #Julia's Cross #Spectacular View Spot #Sunset #Spectacular View of Japan #Izu Islands #Travel #Tourism

#tripDomesticTravel The symbol of Kozushima Island is Mt. Tenjo. This mountain, 572m above sea level, is a power spot with a spectacular view that seems to continue to the heavens! 🌿 The charm of Mt. Tenjo ✔ A 360-degree panorama! From the summit, you can see the entire island and the sea of ​​the Izu Islands🌊 ✔ Unique volcanic topography! The desert-like "front desert" and "back desert" are like another world✨ ✔ A treasure trove of alpine plants! Pretty flowers bloom in spring and summer🌼 ⏳ Hiking course & time required There is a hiking course that even beginners can climb, and it takes about 2 hours one way. It's also attractive that you can easily challenge it! 🌅 Recommended time of day If you climb early in the morning, you can encounter a mysterious view wrapped in a sea of ​​clouds☁️✨ If the weather is good, you can see Mt. Fuji from the summit! Tenjo Mountain is a place where you can enjoy extraordinary scenery while surrounded by nature. If you visit Kozushima, be sure to climb it! ⛰✨ I went there without any climbing equipment, so I was wearing clothes that were quite out of place, but you should wear clothes that are easy to climb in. 🥹 My boots got torn up, and my dress was difficult to walk in... 🥺 #Kozushima #Tenjo Mountain #Climbing #Amazing view #Volcanic island #Hiking

#tripDomesticTravel A trip to Akasaki Promenade, a popular spot on Kozushima Island in the Izu Islands, Tokyo 🥰❤️ This promenade on the north side of the island is a spectacular spot where you can become one with nature, with wooden decks surrounding the emerald green sea! 🌞 How to enjoy Akasaki Promenade✔ Take a walk while looking at the clear blue sea 🏝✔ Try a dynamic dive! (Summer only)✔ Swim with fish while snorkeling🐠 In the summer, it is a very popular spot for swimming, diving, and snorkeling! Look into the sea at your feet and see colorful fish swimming🐟✨ There is also a diving board halfway along the promenade🫶 🚶♂️ Easy access! It's about a 15-minute drive from Kozushima Port, and you can also get there by renting a bicycle 🚲 Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Akasaki Promenade 🗺Address: Kobeyama, Kozushima Village, Tokyo 100-0601🚗Access: About 15 minutes by car from Kozushima Port #Kozushima #Akasaki Promenade #Amazing view

I went to Kozushima for one night in August 🌊 The nature was so beautiful that I was moved 🥹 📍 Maehama Beach The white sand and clear sea spread out, and I enjoyed the resort atmosphere 🏖️ The snorkeling and diving were also great 🐠 📍 Senryoike Pond This is a truly hidden place 🌿 The emerald green water surrounded by rocks is really beautiful, like a natural pool 💎 It was luxurious to swim leisurely in the quiet space! 📍 Mt. Kuroshima A hiking spot on Kozushima! Once you climb up, you'll be greeted by a panoramic view 🌄 The 360-degree view from the top was so beautiful that it took your breath away 🥹 📍Kozushima Onsen Recreation Center Relax in the open-air bath while looking out at the sea ♨️ At night, the starry sky spread out, and I was truly healed 🌌 The local fresh seafood dishes were also very delicious, and I was able to enjoy Kozushima even in just one night 🚤 Just a short trip from Tokyo, you can experience an extraordinary healing experience on Kozushima, so please visit it ☺️ #Kozushima #TokyoRemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTrip #SenryoIke #KuroshimaMount #MaehamaBeach #StunningSpot #HealingTrip #OpenAirBath #Snorkeling #Stargazing #Resort

In the summer, my friends and I took a cruise from Tokyo Port to Kozushima, a small island off the coast of Tokyo known for its clear waters and beautiful beaches. The sea breeze blew gently as the cruise ship sailed slowly over the blue ocean, making us feel relaxed and happy. Upon arriving at Kozushima, we headed straight to the beach, eager to jump into the refreshing water. The clear, clean water and the sunlight shimmering on the surface were breathtakingly beautiful. As night fell, we lay in our tents set up on the beach, falling asleep to the sound of the waves gently lapping the shore under a starry sky. The stunning scenery and harmony with nature on Kozushima made this trip an unforgettable summer memory for us.

I stayed on Kozushima for about 10 days in February. The contrast between the clear sea and blue sky that is unique to winter and the pure white sandy beach was dazzling, dazzling 🥺 The island is nice during the high season, but the best thing about the island in autumn and winter when the air is clear is that the weather is always sunny ☀️ You can also see a starry sky 🌌 I can't forget the sunset that looked like one painted by Lassen every day 🌞 📍pic2: Tako Bay (Miura Port) The "Tako Spring Water" that springs up right next to the coast is a rare spring water for an island. 📍pic3, 4, 5: Mt. Tenjo At an altitude of 572m, it is an easy mountain to climb even for beginners. However, the spectacular view from the summit is amazing! At the top of the mountain, the pure white earth spread out, as if we had landed on the moon 🤍 📍pic6: Hyuga Brewery The first craft beer shop in the Izu Islands 🍻 📍pic7: Yochare Center Restaurant "Yocchare" near the fishing port serves local fish and seafood bowls! 📍pic8: Island gourmet Ramen and fried rice made with seaweed from Kozushima are recommended! If you like alcohol, try the barley shochu "Moriwaka" ☆ 📍pic9: Haruka Observatory The photo was used as a location for Weathering With You #Amazing view you want to visit once in your life #Places you want to go on a long vacation #Kozushima #Island trip #Izu Islands #Domestic trip

#Popular photo spots Take photos and enjoy the view of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji from Mount Tenjo. You have to take the Kachikachi Ropeway up to the Tenjo Mountain Viewpoint. At the top, you will find 🥕Rabbit and rabbit statues 🥕Rabbit Shrine 🥕Throw the Kawara wish-fulfilling spot 🥕Tenjo Bell The view of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji is very beautiful. It is a must-see spot for taking photos and checking in with Mt. Fuji. How to get there: Take the red bus and get off at stop number 11 Kawaguchiko. #akinkub #kawaguchiko #tenjo #fujisan

#Travelwithme Kozushima is one of the Izu Islands. White sand beaches, emerald green ocean, fish you can see while snorkeling, sunsets over the ocean, and starry skies where you can see the Milky Way. And it's hard to believe this is Tokyo. A beautiful ocean that rivals Okinawa. I've never been to Okinawa though lol #Kozushima #Ocean #Amazing spot to enjoy the sunset

Nagahama Beach is a very distinctive seaside resort. The beach here has fine and soft sand, the sea water is crystal clear, and the staggered rocky coastline creates a very idyllic coastal landscape. The most attractive thing, of course, is the stunning sunset view of Nagahama Beach. At sunset, the afterglow of the setting sun dyes the entire sea surface with a warm orange-red hue. The afterglow is reflected on the clean water surface, flickering with golden ripples, as if it were covered with shining pearls. What’s even more interesting is that, against the backdrop of the setting sun, the endless waves are also painted with a warm golden hue. The stunning scenery of the sea and sky, coupled with the splendid rice waves in the countryside, constitutes a very poetic natural countryside sunset beauty that makes people feel relaxed and happy and linger. #Tokyo Attractions