Niijima Island 新島

Niijima, one of the Izu Islands , offers a well-preserved natural landscape that is a paradise for surfers, divers and nature lovers alike.

The island is accessible from Honshu by plane or boat.

From Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo, you can take an Express Jetboat (two hours and 50 minutes) or a larger passenger boat overnight (10 hours) to Niijima. Alternatively, you can fly from Chofu Airport to Niijima Airport in around 40 minutes.

With a yearly spot on the professional surf calendar, the waves at Habushiura Beach, on the east coast of the island, are worth seeking out.

Take the chance to try the local dried fish, known as kusaya. The preparation of this salty, marinated fish is based on a 300-year-old cooking method exclusive to the island. The fresh fish caught off Niijima also make delicious sushi, which you can enjoy with locally brewed soy sauce.

The distinctive green Niijima glass makes the perfect souvenir from the island. Try your hand at making glass at the Niijima Glass Art Center.

Go trekking on one of the four courses around the island or enjoy diving in the clear waters off the coast. After a long day, relax in a natural onsen hot bath, like the Yunohama open-air hot spring, located on the west coast overlooking the sea. They are open 24 hours a day and free to use.

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