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Izu Islands: Niijima & Shikinejima Slow Escape
4 days · 10 stops · ¥80,000–¥130,000
Sat, Aug 29 – Tue, Sep 1
Four days drifting between two volcanic islands where white-sand beaches, free seaside onsen, and the rhythm of the tide replace every crowd.
Days
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Niijima Village (Honson)
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 04Getting there
Day 1Tokyo (Takeshiba)
≈ 2h 45min
Niijima PortTokai Kisen · Jetfoil from Takeshiba (Tokyo)
Book ahead — sells out Apr–Aug
Getting around: Bicycle or scooter — it's small and flat
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Niijima · 3 nights
Sat, Aug 29 → Tue, Sep 1 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
新島本村
Stay ~1h
Getting here: jetfoil from Tokyo's Takeshiba Pier, about 2h45m. Wander the small harbour village, find a café, and feel the island pace settle in.
~15 min by taxi or local bus (on Niijima)
15:15
EXPLORE
新島の白い砂
Stay ~1h 30m
Stroll the milky-white glass-sand beach as the afternoon light softens — the island's signature coast, nearly empty on a weekday.
~15 min by taxi or local bus (on Niijima)
17:00
EXPLORE
新島陶芸村
Stay ~1h 15m
Watch island potters shape koga-stone clay into rustic vessels — a craft born from Niijima's volcanic soil.
Getting around
🚗
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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
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).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 04
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥17,500–¥35,000 / person / day
¥70,000–¥140,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 9 travel legs and 3 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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