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The unstable crust of the Japanese archipelago brings natural disasters to the region, but also creates breathtaking landscapes.Hidden within the Izu Islands and belonging to Tokyo, Aogashima is the perfect example.What makes this island unique, apart from the absence of a sandy beach, is that it is itself a massive volcanic crater, with another smaller volcano inside, forming a rare double-volcano structure in the world. The outer ring is formed by Black Rock Volcano, while the center features Maruyama.
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The island has only 168 residents, making it the least populated village in Japan today.Like an island cut off from the world, it remained uninhabited for 40 years after a volcanic eruption, but now the residents live a life similar to that of ordinary people.Travelers can also take a helicopter to tour the area, and besides staying at homestays, they can enjoy vegetables and sweet potatoes grown by the hosts themselves.Paired with fresh sashimi, food cooked with volcanic geothermal heat, and shochu, it’s bound to be a unique experience.
The activities on the island are all related to nature.Visitors can walk up to Oyama Lookout Park to enjoy the breathtaking view of the double volcano or soak in hot springs through geothermal activity.After dark, you can even stargaze in a zero-light-pollution environment and enjoy the tranquility of being in the middle of nowhere.
Location: Aogashima Village, Tokyo Metropolis (No postal code) Transportation: Take a flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport (1 hour) or a ferry from Takeshiba Pier (11 hours) to Hachijojima, then proceed to Aogashima.
Helicopter: Take a helicopter from Hachijojima (about 20 minutes) to Aogashima. Time: One flight per day
Note: Each person is limited to 5 kilograms of luggage on the helicopter.
Website: www.vill.aogashima.tokyo.jp
By boat: Depart from Tachibana Pier on the Donghai Ferry "Orange Pill" to Hachijojima, then take the "Blue Island Pill" for about three hours to reach Aogashima.Time: One daily departure at 22:30 from Tokyo, arriving at Hachijojima at 08:50 the next morning.
Monday to Saturday, there are four days a week when boats operate.
Website: http://www.izu-syotou.jp/
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