Come to Ogasawara Islands to visit the rarely visited world natural heritage and experience the beautiful scenery of nature! The Ogasawara Archipelago, a world natural heritage site in
, is located in the far south 1,000 kilometers away from Tokyo. It consists of more than 30 islands and is a paradise rich in natural resources. It has always been isolated from the land, and the island is home to rare animals and plants, and is known as the "Galapagos of the East" (meaning a treasure house of rare animals and plants). Here you can enjoy water activities such as diving and hiking trips to find rare flora and fauna. Let’s go to the islands listed as a World Natural Heritage Site and experience the charm of nature!
There is a natural paradise in the Pacific Ocean with rich nature. There are vast seas of Ogasawara Islands, with more than 30 islands of all sizes and sizes distributed on the sea. It is an isolated island group floating on the vast ocean of the Pacific Ocean.
Many rare animals and plants can be seen on the Ogasawara Islands, including species endemic to the island. One of the major features of Ogasawara tourism is the ability to see nature formed by an isolated evolutionary process. The island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in June 2011 due to its rare and fertile natural environment. This time, we mainly focus on the island of Father and Mother, which are inhabited on the Ogasawara Islands, and will introduce you to the tourist attractions here.
By boat to the southern country, which is warm and sunny all year round, with sufficient sunshine all year round
There is no airport on the Ogasawara Islands. When you go to the island, you need to take the regular boat "Ogasawara Maru" from Tokyo. Ogasawara Maru set sail from Tokyo Harbor Takeshi Pier and headed to Nimi Port on the island of the Ogasawara Islands. The ship set sail from the Takeshiba passenger ship terminal of Tokyo Polygon at 11 a.m. and arrived at Nimi Port on the bodhisama Island at 11 a.m. the next day. The time required is 24 hours. Ogasawara Maru usually runs one weekly boat, but in some seasons it runs every 3 or 4 days. You can browse the sailing schedule on Ogasawara Seaship's website.
Another stronghold for Ogasawara's tourism is the Mama Island. You need to take the "Mamamama" to get from Mama Island to Mama Island. Travel 50 kilometers south from Erjian Port on your father's island to reach the Honggang Port on your mother's island, with a 2-hour flight.
Ogasawara Islands belong to the subtropical region, with a warm climate throughout the year. The temperature difference between summer and winter is small, and there is sufficient sunshine. Please take sun protection measures when you go.
The accommodation facilities on the Father Island and the Mother Island are mainly B&Bs, and there are also various accommodation facilities such as European-style B&Bs, hotels, and hostels. Visitors can stay on the island for a long time. In terms of the number of accommodation facilities, there are more accommodation facilities on the Father Island, and there are also accommodation facilities on the Father Island that are served in English. In addition, there are supermarkets on both the Father Island and the Mother Island, which facilitates tourists to purchase daily necessities and food.
Swimming with dolphins, looking for sea turtles and whale - experience the beauty of the vast ocean
Ogasawara's sea is dark blue and is known as "Bonin Blue". For example, you can see such a sea view from the Nagasaki Observation Deck on the father island. The rugged cliffs and deep blue sea are in sight, which bring great shock to the visitors.
In addition, coral reefs and tropical fishes and fishes shuttle through the sea, which are so beautiful that it is touching. More than 20 whales come here to migrate in the waters near the Ogasawara Islands, and they can be seen throughout the year. Around the end of December, humpback whales will come to mating and feeding young whales. In addition, this is also the largest breeding ground for green turtle in Japan. If you go to experience diving and other activities, you may encounter the green turtle that grows up in the sea.
Swimming the islands that live in rare animals and plants such as endemic species
Ogasawara Islands have never been connected to land in history, so the animals and plants on the island have undergone unique evolution. Some of these species are now very rare, and some are even endangered.
The "Mama Island Meguro (Ogasawara Eye Embroidered Bird)" unique to the Mama Island archipelago belongs to the endemic species "Unman Ji Chun (Ogasawara Southwest Muhe)".Its fragrance is like rose
On the Ogasawara Islands, except for the paved tourist walking paths, the others basically belong to the "forest ecosystem protection area". Therefore, when entering the forest and the mountains, they must be accompanied by a government-approved tour guide. There are many unique plants that can only be seen in the forest and mountains. In order to avoid destroying the unique biological and plant ecology of the island, it is recommended that you experience the unique flora and beautiful scenery of Ogasawara under the guidance of the tour guide.
In addition, there are many unmanaged natures preserved on the Ogasawara Archipelago, and the sunset and starry sky are also beautiful. Let you stay away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend a leisurely and relaxed time in the embrace of nature. Welcome to the Ogasawara Islands, one of the world natural heritage sites, to experience the rich nature!
is really incredible. It is so far from the island and there is such a beautiful paradise. Friends who like island travel should not miss it.
