Oshima

Top Places to Visit

Habuminato

Habuminato. A harbor that was carved out in the 1700's by a great tsunami. Inside is a traditional Japanese fishing village that never quite managed to catch up... more

Mt. Mihara

Mt. Mihara (三原山). An active volcano that last erupted in 1986. Surrounded by a vast desert of lava, one can travel up to the rim and peer down into the brightly... more

Oshima Park

Oshima Park (大島公園), (On the NE side of the island.). Famous for its world-record holding collection of camellia trees. The park has over one hundred different ... more

大島一周道

大島一周道 (Island Loop Road). Exposed stratum layers are visible along the inner side of the loop road between the villages of Nomashi and Mabushi on the west side ... more

Oshima Zoo

Oshima Zoo (大島動物公園). Part of Oshima Park. Be sure to bring some ashitaba to feed to the animals! At the moment, the zoo is under construction, but approximately... more

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Top Activity Places

Kobohama

There are several beaches on Oshima, all sporting black sand due to the basaltic origin of the island. If you are staying in Motomachi, the most conveniently ... more

Sunset Palm Line

The Sunset Palm Line(サンセットパルムライン) cycling path northward from Motomachi along the coastline provides excellent views of Shizuoka and Mt. Fuji on clear days. ... more

Hama-no-yu

Hama-no-yu (浜の湯), Motomachi. A co-ed outdoor bath that has great views of Izu Hanto and Mt. Fuji on a clear day. Gets somewhat crowded around sunset and bathing... more

Mt. Mihara's Volcano

Mt. Mihara's Volcano(三原山) can be reached by several hiking trails. Buses from the ferry ports depart for the Gojinka Skyline on the hour. From Gojinka Skyline, ... more

Gojinka Spa

Gojinka Spa, Motomachi. Located across the park from Hamanoyu, Gojinka Spa is a very modern facility with hot, warm, and cold baths, a steam room, a sauna, a ... more

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