The easiest way to get around on the main island (Oshima Island) is by car, but most major sights and attractions are accessible by bus. Though, travelers will have to rely on single tickets or a prepaid card, since no special train or bus passes are provided within this area. If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

It's also important to note that the Izu Islands consists of multiple smaller islands. To get around them, it is advised to take the following ferries:

• Oshima Island - Niijima Island

• Oshima Island - Shikinejima Island

• Oshima Island - Kozushima Island

• Niijima Island - Shikinejima Island

• Niijima Island - Kozushima Island

• Shikinejima Island - Kozushima Island

Public transportation:

Most travelers will arrive at Motomachi Port, as Oshima is the biggest island of the chain and has the most facilities for tourists. From there, travelers have access to the island's bus network. Be advised that buses run infrequent in this area. For up-to-date bus schedules, we recommend syncing Google Maps with our customized map above (to do this: click the top right icon on the map to expand to full screen, and select a route between your destination and your current destination). 

Ferry services:

• From Tokyo

  • Tokyo - Oshima Island

  • Tokyo - Niijima Island

  • Tokyo - Shikinejima Island

  • Tokyo - Kozushima Island

• From Atami

  • Atami - Oshima Island

  • Atami - Niijima Island

  • Atami - Shikinejima Island

  • Atami - Kozushima Island

• From Izu Kogen

  • Izu Kogen - Oshima Island

  • Izu Kogen - Niijima Island

  • Izu Kogen - Shikinejima Island

  • Izu Kogen - Kozushima Island

• From Minamiboso and Tateyama

  • Minamiboso and Tateyama - Oshima Island

  • Minamiboso and Tateyama - Niijima Island

  • Minamiboso and Tateyama - Shikinejima Island

  • Minamiboso and Tateyama - Kozushima Island

• From Miura Peninsula

  • Miura Peninsula - Oshima Island

  • Miura Peninsula - Niijima Island

  • Miura Peninsula - Shikinejima Island

  • Miura Peninsula - Kozushima Island

Car rentals:

We recommend staying here between two and three days.
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including time on the ferry) 

• by public transport: approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes (including time on the ferry)

Beaches:

The swimming season on the Izu islands is usually between July and August. 
 

There are two famous festivals in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festivals, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Kozushima Marine Nagisa Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 2nd

  • Time: 19:30 - ???
     

• Izu Oshima Summer Fireworks Festival

  • Date: August 10th

  • Time: 21:00 - 21:30

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