Izu Oshima, Tokyo Fudeshima (Brush Island) is a 30-meter-high, cone-shaped rock islet off the coast of Izu Oshima, which resembles the tip of a traditional Japanese writing brush ( fude ). Formed by hardened, wave-eroded volcanic rock from a prehistoric volcano, it stands as a striking landmark and a sacred site known locally as a "dwelling place of the gods".

Izu Oshima, Tokyo A boat ride from Atami port to Izu Oshima. Large-scale eruptions used to occur on Izu Oshima every 100 to 200 years on average, and volcanic ejecta such as scoria and volcanic ash accumulated and formed the stripe pattern. The stripes are about 30 m high and 630 m long, and are also known as "baumkuchen" because of their appearance. The strata look like folds because of their gentle curvature, but they were originally formed by parallel layers of earth over

Shizuoka Driving through east coast of Izu peninsula. Ebisu Island (えびす島) in Shimoda, located on the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula near the Susaki Peninsula , is a small, accessible island reachable via a bridge, offering unique geological formations, a small shrine, a lighthouse, and excellent snorkeling opportunities. It was getting dark and no time to explore the island in this trip. Ito Port serves as a marine access point. Ito is a picturesque resort town nestled

Yamaguchi ken, Suo Oshima About 30 minutes boat ride from Hikuma in Suo Oshima. Ukishima is located approximately 5 km northwest of Maena...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi ken/Miyajima, Hiroshima ken A former priest has kindly organized a boat tour from Oshima island to Miyajima, to...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken (August, 2022) A 0.94 km² island currently with less than 10 households. Accessible with a short boat ride...

Okikamuro, Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Hakuseiji Temple on Okikamuro Island (connected with a bridge to Oshima island) and its annex...

Susa - Abu, Yamaguchi Ken (August, 2022) Beautiful drive along; Susa bay Abu coast Kiyo, Kiyogahama beach Michinoeki Abu-cho Hagi Geopark...

Omijima, Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Similar geographical feature as Amano Hashidate in Northern Kyoto known as one of the three scenic...

Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken 2016 Omi jima Auto Camp Village has camping site, barbecue site, bungalows, a service center. Great beach...

Sado Island, Niigata Ken A famous wadaiko (Japanese drum) group, KODO, has a headquarter and training center in Sado Island. Tatakokan...

Sado Island, Niigata Ken 30-40 minutes Tarai (tub boat) ride and explore the sea around Sado Island, in the village of Ogi and Shukunegi...

Sado Island, Niigata Ken Sado's sake "Hokusetsu", is loved by the world-famous restaurant "NOBU". On the day I visited, there was a...

Kagoshima Shi, Kagoshima Ken To take advantage of JR Pass, one day trip to Kagoshima. One day pass for all you can ride city buses. -...

Omi Jima, Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken 2017 Omijima (Oomishima) is an island with a connecting bridge to Nagato City. About 40km along the...

Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Mukoujima is an island in Hofu City connected with a bridge. Many small, historical shrines. Wild Ajisai in...

Shiomonoseki Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Tsunoshima island is connected to mainland Japan by the second-longest bridge, "Tsunoshima O Hashi", in...

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken An island with a shrine in Yamaguchi Bay. Since it appears on low tide, it is called "Mont Saint-Michel of...