Hotels near Oshima Airport - OIM, Oshima

If you are looking for an extreme adventure this island is for you! It looks abandoned, most local business are closed and you never know whether you can leave the island because your boat could get cancelled at the very last moment. The weather conditions are unpredictable. If you are ready to hike for 17 kilometers in order to take a look at the active volcano this island is for you. Don't expect high quality service, most restaurants are closed but there was one grocery store that was open with ready to eat food which practically saved our lives. This island is definitely not for a romantic trip rather for people who are looking for a place to escape the reality and to explore wild nature.

It was just a short stay but I already got so excited to discover Oshima more in the next visits. I got to cycle around town and watch beautiful coastline in the sunset. The beauty of the untouched nature here was amazing! I also went to Izu-Oshima Volcanic Museum and learned a lot about volcanoes, not only in Oshima or Japan but around the world as well. This is definitely an interesting destination to travel in Japan.

The island isn’t big but filled with activities which is great because in just 2/3 days it’s possible to do everything it has to offer. We rented some bikes and used them to travel around, which was fun but I only recommend to someone in good shape because the road are not flat at all, plus wind and sun can make it even tougher. One thing you must try is the ice cream, which is probably one of best I have ever eaten

Oshima is lovely, and so are the people who live there. Sometimes when we looked as if we were lost, the locals quite quickly came to our rescue by asking how they could help. It is a small island, you can bike around it between 2-4 hours, but there is so much to walk or bike about (or dive or surf or whatever) that 2 or more nights is recommended to enjoy the island fully.

The island is lovely and has many outdoor activities. But you will likely need to rent a car to reach some of the more remote areas easily. There are buses and taxis, but you may have to wait quite a bit of time. Many of the restaurants will close during the afternoon and early evening, so be sure to have some snacks prepared or stay in a place with a kitchen.