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Chichi-jima & Haha-jima

Chichi-jima has a population of 2,000 and is found 1,000 km south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean. Haha-jima is a further 50 km south and has a population of 450. Most animals and plants on these islands have undergone unique evolutionary processes, creating a distinctive environment for endemic species. Ogasawara Islands were registered in 2011 as a World Natural Heritage Site. Whale watching is popular.
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Summer

Day 1

Overlooking the beautiful sea of the Ogasawara Islands.

Overlooking the beautiful sea of the Ogasawara Islands.

The Ogasawara Islands have plenty of tourist attractions. The islands visitors can explore Chichi-jima, Haha-jima, Ani-jima, and Minami-jima. The islands have diverse vegetation, with more than half consisting of native Ogasawara plants.
The restaurant on the boat

The restaurant on the boat

To reach the Ogasawara Islands, you need to take the Ogasawara Maru ferry from Tokyo's Takeshiba Port, which takes 24 hours. The Ogasawara Maru ferry operates on a six-day cycle for round trips to and from the Ogasawara Islands. Each leg of the journey takes one day, with a three-day stopover on Chichi-jima.
The stunning sunset and evening glow over the Pacific Ocean.

The stunning sunset and evening glow over the Pacific Ocean.

Departure from Tokyo's Takeshiba Port at 11:00 AM. The ferry journey takes 24 hours. You can enjoy the sunset and sunrise over the Pacific Ocean on the ferry. You can also freely access maps and tour information about the islands on board, helping you prepare for your onshore exploration.

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Day 2

Mt. Mikazukiyama Observation Deck

Mt. Mikazukiyama Observation Deck

In the afternoon, you can participate in a half-day island tour, or if the weather permits, you can also swim at Omura Beach. I joined the half-day island nature tour, which departed at 1:00 PM and ended at 4:30 PM. The itinerary was: Mt. Mikazukiyama Observation Deck (from February to April every year, you can watch whales from the observation deck); Weather Station Observatory.
Kopepe Beach

Kopepe Beach

Finally,I went to Kopepe Beach. This beach was discovered by an American named Kopepe in 1830, so it was named after him. Here, you can snorkel and swim in the clear water; fine sand and beautiful water.

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Day 3

Native plants of the Ogasawara Islands

Native plants of the Ogasawara Islands

About more than half of the vegetation and animals on the mountains are native of the Ogasawara Islands. Through the weathering and evolution of the maritime climate, unique species have formed on the islands.
The view from the rest deck

The view from the rest deck

After you climb up to the rest deck of Mt. Asahiyama, you can look down on the azure Pacific Ocean, the beautiful Minami-jima, and the lush vegetation of Chichi-jima.

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Day 4

Whale watching at sea.

Whale watching at sea.

Whale watching at sea. I added this itinerary on the spot after I arrived on the island, so that I could see whales.

Day 5

American-style architecture

American-style architecture

The architecture on the island has a strong American influence.
On the ship back to Tokyo

On the ship back to Tokyo

At 3:30PM, the ship departed on schedule, and islanders gathered at the pier to see the tourists off. As the ship departed from the pier, yachts from the island collectively set sail, navigating alongside the Ogasawara Maru ferry, accompanying the tourists for quite a distance. It's quite touching.

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