If you want to fully enjoy the real pleasure of island travel, why not download "Marutto! Kozushima"?

• Table of Contents
• Where is Kozushima?
• What is the Kozushima tourism app "Marutto! Kozushima"?
• Learn all about Kozushima through this game! Have fun exploring the island with Hoshipiko. [Kozushima Sugoroku]
• A special experience only available to those who visit! [Dramatic Audio Guide]
• We also offer English version so that our international guests can experience the deeper side of Kozushima!
• This app was developed by Vacation House FamiliA, a B&B on Kozushima .

Where is Kozushima?

Kozushima is one of the Izu Islands, an isolated island of Tokyo. It is only 45 minutes by plane from Tokyo and is one of the best beaches in Japan with good water quality. Maehama Beach Mountain is also one of the 100 famous mountains for flowers. The beautiful night sky has been certified as a "Dark Sky Place" and is also known as a world heritage site for starry skies. The island is full of attractive spots such as hot springs and fresh fish, and has a rich nature and unique history and culture that you would never think it was in the same Tokyo area.

Please see this article for information on how to get to Kozushima.

What is the Kozushima tourism app "Marutto! Kozushima"?

"Marutto! Kozushima " is a tourist guide app that consists of two functions: " Kozushima Sugoroku, (similar to snakes and ladders)", which allows you to enjoy a trip to Kozushima , a remote island in Tokyo, like a game even before you travel, and "Dramatic Audio Guide", which only those who have visited the island can enjoy. You can experience Kozushima while having fun playing with the app both while traveling and during your trip.

Learn all about Kozushima through this game! Have fun exploring the island with Hoshipiko. [Kozushima Sugoroku]

"Hoshipiko", a character created by Yokomizo Yuri, the creator of "Sumikko Gurashi", navigates the Sugoroku game! You'll learn all about famous places and even spots that only the islanders know about. You'll also get to know the deeper side of Kozushima through quizzes and exploration. The more you play, the more you'll fall in love with Kozushima!

A special experience only available to those who visit! [Dramatic Audio Guide]

By linking with GPS, audio can be played when you approach a spot. Characters played by a stellar cast of voice actors explain the history and culture of Kozushima in a radio drama style. A deep story that only those who have visited the island can enjoy, and original background music that matches the actual scenery will make your trip even more exciting!

We also offer English version so that our international guests can experience the deeper side of Kozushima!

In recent years, Kozushima has been visited by many foreign visitors, but there are not many businesses or facilities on the island that can speak English, and there has been an issue of not being able to fully experience Kozushima, especially in terms of learning about its history and culture. Therefore, this app provides both the game and audio guide in English, so that even foreign visitors can enjoy a deep, local trip on Kozushima!

Download from the official website of "Marutto! Kozushima "!

This app was developed by Vacation House FamiliA, a B&B on Kozushima .

[The project was launched by a small inn on a small island]

"We want to preserve the rich culture and nature of Kozushima and create sustainable tourism resources."

Kozushima, an island in Tokyo, is facing issues such as a shortage of people to carry on its unique culture, local guides, and personnel to deal with foreign visitors due to the depopulation on the local community and an aging population.

Therefore, FamiliA, a company that operates Vacation House FamiliA, an accommodation facility on the island with the concept of ``Socializing B&B,'' has started to developing the app that allows you to solve problems facing the island while having fun. This application not only provides general tourist information, but also provides location-based information about the island, making it a helpful application for both visitors and island residents. This project was started by just two people at a small inn, but with the support of many people, we were able to finally make it to release. Development is still ongoing, and we plan to continue updating it in the future. Please look forward to it.

[About Vacation House FamiliA]

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