Mt. Mihara

Strata section (Baumkuchen)

Camellia

Bekko Cuisine (Marinated Sashimi with green chili pepper soy sauce)

Oshima Island is the closest island to Tokyo. It takes only 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there by high-speed jet boat. It is the largest island in the Izu Islands with deserts and volcanoes. The scenery is so rich in nature that it is hard to believe it is in Tokyo. Mt. Mihara, the symbol of the island (get off at the Miharayama Sanchoguchi), is a popular spot where even beginners can enjoy hiking. The dynamic lava layers unique to volcanic islands can be seen in the stratum large cut surface (get off at Chisodanmen-mae) and famous for camellia garden (get off at the Tsubakibana Garden), which is recognized as an "international excellent camellia garden" every year from the end of January to the latter half of March, the biggest event of Izu Oshima Island, "Izu Oshima Tsubaki Festival" is held. Also, "island" is a marine spot. Beaches are scattered around a small island.The scenery of rocks and beaches is different, beach-hopping is recommended too.The island's gourmet is also known as Bekko Cuisine (Marinated Sashimi with green chili pepper soy sauce) This is the island's most famous specialty with the flavor of the island's green chili pepper soy sauce that soaks the fresh fish.Oshima Island is an island of everlasting spring where you can feel the energy of nature and the earth. It is a perfect spots to start an "island trip" that is becoming more recognized year by year.