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Islands of Summer: Izu Oshima and Niijima
3 days · 5 stops · ¥40,000–¥80,000 · 3 views
Tue, Jul 7 – Thu, Jul 9
A vibrant island escape near Tokyo, blending nature, culture, and the lively spirit of summer festivals.
Days
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Niijima White Sand
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 03Land at HND · Tue, Jul 7 · from JFK · 1 traveler
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Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Niijima · 1 night
Tue, Jul 7 → Wed, Jul 8 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
新島の白い砂
Stay ~1h 30m
Niijima's white-sand beach is a long, pale, surf-facing strand in the Izu Islands, free and open at all hours, with a seaside hot-spring pool on the island that is also free to use. Reaching it means a ferry from Tokyo's Takeshiba Pier, roughly two to three hours by fast boat, so it is an overnight trip rather than a day out. Summer is the season; outside it much of the island's tourist infrastructure winds down.
by ferry to Tokyo (Takeshiba), 3h 15m·Get directions
18:45
EXPLORE
Event上野夏まつり
Stay ~2h
A summer festival lasting nearly a month at Ueno Park, offering different daily events and animations coinciding with the lotus bloom at Shinobazu Pond.
Getting around
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥20,000–¥38,500 / person / day
¥60,000–¥115,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 4 travel legs, 2 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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