Chichijima

Welcome to Chichijima, the primary inhabited island of the Ogasawara Archipelago. Though we are technically within the administrative boundaries of Tokyo, we sit approximately one thousand kilometers south of the city center,…

Walking down Omura Main Street, you are in the administrative and social heart of the archipelago. This street, though modest in scale compared to the avenues of Tokyo, contains nearly everything essential for island life. …

Just a few steps from the main town lies Futami Beach, your first true encounter with the legendary Bonin Blue waters. The sand here is soft, and the water transition from emerald to a deep, royal blue is mesmerizing. …

To truly appreciate the geography of Chichijima, one must ascend Mt. Chuo, the island's highest point at three hundred and nineteen meters. …

Chichijima is the largest breeding ground for Green Sea Turtles in Japan, and the Ogasawara Marine Center is at the forefront of their protection. Here, you can learn about the delicate life cycle of these ancient mariners. …

Located on a high ridge overlooking the rocky western coastline, the Weather Station is the premier location for witnessing Chichijima’s legendary sunsets. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky transforms into a canvas of…

On the northern side of the island, Miyanohama Beach offers a different kind of coastal experience. It is a sheltered cove surrounded by steep, wooded hills, providing a calm environment that is perfect for snorkeling. …

Sakaiura Beach is home to one of Chichijima’s most evocative sights: the rusted remains of the Hinko-maru, a Japanese transport ship sunk during World War Two. The wreck lies partially submerged just offshore, its skeleton…

Leaving Chichijima is an experience as profound as arriving. The departure of the Ogasawara-maru is not a simple boarding; it is a major island event known as the 'Send-off.' As the ship pulls away from the pier, the townspeople…