AogashimaTHE LAST
ISLAND
A DOUBLE CALDERA
AND SCENIC HIKING
TRAILS
Aogashima is Tokyo’s most distant island, located about 358 kilometers south of the capital’s center. Part of the Izu Archipelago, this tiny volcanic land mass is home to a little over 160 residents, making it Japan’s smallest village by population.
Formed with a double caldera, Aogashima’s geography is exceptionally rare and sets it apart from the volcanic landscapes found on other Izu and Ogasawara Islands. Aogashima offers challenging and scenic hiking trails that lead to the island’s highest peaks, including the summit of Mt. Shiroyama, where visitors can see the caldera’s formation firsthand.
To reach Agoshima, visitors must first travel to Hachijojima Island from Tokyo and take either a 20-minute helicopter ride or a 3.5-hour ferry ride.
You won’t find the convenience of central Tokyo on Aogashima, but this tiny island offers a rare opportunity to disconnect and experience the slow-paced Tokyo island life.
Getting There
FROM TOKYO TAKESHIBA TERMINAL (CENTRAL TOKYO)
- 13 H 20 MIN
- 10 h 20 min by large ship (to Hachijojima) + 3 h by ferry (to Aogashima)
FROM HANEDA AIRPORT (CENTRAL TOKYO)
- 1 H 15 MIN
- 55 min by plane (to Hachijojima) + 20 min by helicopter (to Aogashima)
- *There are no direct flights or ferry rides to Aogashima from Tokyo or anywhere else. You need to travel via Hachijojima. (If possible, tourists are encouraged to use the ferry. Helicopters have few seats and are often used by islanders in emergencies).
