A trip to Kozushima, an island of Tokyo. Recommended for those who are tired of the convenience of the city!

• Table of Contents
• Where is Kozushima, Tokyo's remote island?
• There are few people so you can have the view all to yourself
• There is no cell receptionon on the ship, so you can block out unnecessary information.
• It's so quiet, the only sounds you can hear are those of nature.
• Learn about living in harmony with the nature
• We support a rich journey where you can notice the miracles that are so commonplace. If you are staying on Kozushima, then Vacation House FamiliA is the place.

Where is Kozushima, Tokyo's remote island?

Kozushima is one of the Izu Islands, an isolated island off Tokyo. It takes just 45 minutes by plane from Tokyo to get there, and it's hard to believe it's in the same Tokyo metropolitan area. The island is rich in nature and has a unique historical culture, and there are plenty of attractive spots to visit. However, you can't really enjoy Kozushima if you just visit the spots. If you're tired of the convenience and hustle and bustle of the city, we'd like to introduce you to Kozushima that you can take your time to enjoy.

Please see the article below for information on how to get to Kozushima.

There are few people so you can have the view all to yourself

The busy season for Kozushima is from late July to mid-August, when the beach season and summer vacation overlap. Outside of the consecutive holidays before and after, it is relatively easy to make reservations for transportation and accommodation, and it is not crowded.
On the other hand, you can enjoy swimming in the sea until around September, and the best season for stargazing is from September to December, when the days get longer and the air gets clearer. In spring, there are plenty of things to enjoy, such as cycling along the ocean or trekking up Mount Tenjo, which has been selected as one of the 100 most famous mountains for flowers.

Because there are few people, you can have the spectacular view all to yourself wherever you go.
It's fun to take your time taking photos, and more than anything, it's a luxurious experience to be able to immerse yourself in the scenery without having to worry about time or crowds.

There is no cell receptionon on the ship, so you can block out unnecessary information.

Owning a smartphone has become commonplace, and information is overflowing anytime, anywhere.
Although things have become more convenient, do you ever feel that they are somehow cramped, or that they are noisy?
As the term "digital detox" has been coined, it may be that we need to take some time to distance ourselves from such things.
One option for getting to Kozushima is a 10-hour boat trip one way.
There is no cell reception on the ocean. (*Wi-Fi connection service is available in some areas on the ship.)
One of the joys of a cruise is to relax and let yourself be rocked by the boat, go out on deck to watch the sunrise, or look out for other ships passing by.

It's so quiet, the only sounds you can hear are those of nature.

This can be especially noticeable at night.
That is, it's very quiet around here.
There were no car horns or sirens to be heard, and only a few human voices could be heard.

If you listen carefully, you can hear the sounds of waves even inside the room.
If you look up at the night sky, you'll see a sky full of stars that look as if they could rain down on you at any moment, and you can almost hear them twinkling.

Our guests seem to sleep better at night in an environment where the only sounds they can hear are those of nature.

You can wake up in the morning to the chirping of birds.
It's also a very pleasant experience to get up early and take a walk along the beach in the early morning, or take a stroll down to the pier to watch the angler.

Learn about living in harmony with the nature

There are no convenience stores on Kozushima.
Unlike the city of Tokyo, there are shops that open around 8am and close at 8pm.
Restaurants also have a break between lunch and dinner hours and close around 10pm.

Fishing is the island's main industry, and many of its families are fishermen who go out to sea to fish. They generally eat their meals around 6pm, go to bed around 9pm, and head out to sea late at night so they can be ready for work in time for sunrise.

Of course, if the weather is bad, they can't go fishing.
If scheduled ships are unable to operate for several days, stores will run out of stock.

When you think of island life, you might have a strong image of a laid-back lifestyle.
The people who live on the island are surprisingly busy, as they have to read the sea and the wind and work at sea or in the fields according to the weather.
Since we are dealing with nature, we have traditionally lived in harmony with forces that are beyond our control.
Another characteristic of this region is that life is connected to culture, and prayers for survival are vividly reflected in religious ceremonies and customs.

Do you find this kind of thing "inconvenient"?
If, as you read this, you come to realize that this is actually a natural part of human life living in harmony with nature, then your trip to the island will likely become even more enjoyable.

If you want to know more about island life and culture, we recommend the Kozushima tourism app "Marutto! Kozushima."

We support a rich journey where you can notice the miracles that are so commonplace. If you are staying on Kozushima, then Vacation House FamiliA is the place.

The B&B-style inn "Vacation House FamiliA" has a cafe on the first floor.
The cozy space allows you to relax outside your room, enjoying a cup of coffee or reading a book.

We, the owners, moved to Kozushima in 2017. In fact, it was the two of us from Familia who developed the Kozushima tourism app "Marutto! Kozushima" that I introduced earlier!
Now that we know the good things about the city, we would be happy to talk with you about why I love this place, the culture difference thing we noticed when we came to the island, and the charms of Kozushima that change with the seasons.

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