[2024 Latest] A complete guide to enjoying a hidden gem in Japan: Tokyo and Kozushima in 4 nights and 5 days

There are two ports on Kozushima: Kozushima Port and Tako Bay Miura Port, and which port you will arrive at will be decided on the morning of the day.
Tako Bay Miura Port is on the opposite side of the village and it takes more than an hour to walk there, so it is a good idea to ask a hotel that offers a shuttle service, such as Familia, to pick you up.

Familia's concept is "a place to make friends while pretending to be an inn"
After arriving at the lodge, we will show you around the island, including restaurants, transportation, and the lodge, while looking at the map together. We will also help you plan your stay while taking into account the island's weather conditions, such as wind and waves. Please feel free to ask us anything!

The promenade with a diving board is also a popular snorkeling and diving spot.
From the observation deck you can see Shikinejima, Niijima, and more.
Since there are no lights, it can also be enjoyed as a stargazing spot.

Awano mikoto is enshrined at this shrine near Nagahama Beach .
It is also called Nagahama-sama, and the Nagahama Festival is held every April.
There is a custom of picking up a flat stone on the beach, placing gravel that has been purified with seawater on top of it, called "Shiohana," and then offering it at the torii gate.

The open-air bath and indoor bath, which have a sense of openness and make use of natural rocks, are all natural hot springs. The open-air bath is a mixed bathing facility where swimsuits are required, so families and couples can enjoy it at their leisure while gazing at the sea!

Vacation House FamiliA provides a shuttle service to the hot springs in the evenings when there are no buses available.
As you sit in the open-air bath and watch the sun sink into the horizon and count the stars that float up, you'll find your body and mind feeling warm.
The hot spring also has a restaurant on site, so you can have dinner there as well.

There are sloping paths that continue to appear on the Kuroshima Trailhead. There are occasional benches for resting. Sit down and take a look back, and you'll be met with a refreshing view overlooking the expansive Maehama Beach.

A sandy terrain that is reminiscent of the moon's surface. The view here is spectacular on a clear day, but it is especially mysterious on a foggy day.

A dragon god is enshrined in the center of the pond. After it rains, the water pools together into a heart shape. The view here is especially mysterious not just on sunny days, but on foggy ones as well.

572 meters above sea level. The highest point on Mt. Tenjo. This stunning view has earned it a spot on several prestigious lists. The 360° view of the ocean is also a rare experience!

One of the trailheads to Mt. Tenjo. Starting from the Shiroshima trailhead, you first walk along a forest road covered with trees. The slope is gentler than the Kuroshima trailhead, so it is recommended to use this trailhead as a descent point.

Well done!
Take a break at the cafe at Familia's 1st floor, while looking back the magnificent views and plants photographed on Mt. Tenjo this morning.
We offer a relaxing menu including carefully brewed hand-dripped coffee, cold-brewed coffee made with spring water from Tako Bay, and passion fruit-topped ice cream.

It's also nice to go to a hot spring to soothe your tired body.
After a day of trekking, a shuttle service to the hot springs is a welcome addition. Please make use of this service!

This is a popular diving spot on Kozushima that can be accessed from the beach. The sea of ​​Kozushima is characterized by its high transparency, with visibility of up to 50m when conditions are right, and Maehama Beach has also been selected as the number one swimming beach in Japan with the cleanest water!

A white sand beach that stretches for about 800 meters. The sight of the sun setting on the horizon is romantic.

Even if you don't have the energy to go for a walk and see the stars, or if you get sleepy, it's okay!
At Vacation House FamiliA, you can enjoy a view of the starry sky from the terrace.
"Familiar Planet" will be held, where guests can enjoy the night sky according to the phase of the moon and the calendar.
Everyone who stays familia can enjoy it, regardless of nationality or age.

This abundant spring water has been selected as one of the 57 best springs in Tokyo. It is very cold and smooth, even in summer. Coffee and shochu (distilled spirits) taste exceptional when made with this water!

The inlet is round like a bay, and the scenery surrounded by oddly shaped rocks and cliffs is truly a hidden gem.

On the road up to the lighthouse, there is a view of bold, incredibly steep cliffs. This lighthouse serves as an important guidepost for fishermen.

An observatory with a cross erected in memory of Julia Ota. It commands a panoramic view of Maehama Beach and the village and is an ideal spot for watching the sunset and the stars.

Returning to Familia, I want to see some more stars today, but there are a few clouds...but it's okay even on days like that!

Why not wait for the clouds to clear while chatting with the other guests at the cafe bar on the first floor?

How was the place you went today?
Do you travel a lot?
The sunset was so beautiful!

You'll surely have a lively conversation with someone different from usual, and before you know it, you'll be friends...♪
Familia, a "Socializing Stay," offers such a unique accommodation experience.

The shrine was listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, an abbreviated record of Shinto shrines completed in 927, and is a major, high-ranking shrine. "Katsuo-tsuri Shinji" bonito fishing ritual, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, is held every year on August 2.

The old town hall building has been preserved and is used as a museum to preserve and pass on the island's history and cultural assets. There are displays of rare excavated items and old folk tools, as well as panoramic commentary.