March is in season! Exquisite seafood gourmet such as specialty sea squid
Kozushima Village, Tokyo will hold the "Starry Sky Conservation Area Kozushima Fair 2022" on March 18th (Friday) and 19th (Saturday), 2022 at the Yurakucho station square.
Kozushima is a remote island in Tokyo with a circumference of about 22 km and an area of 18.58 square kilometers, which is designated as Fuji Hakone Izu National Park. It takes about 45 minutes by plane and about 3 hours and 45 minutes by high-speed jet boat. It is a resort area where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while being a remote island with good access from the city center. It is the second in Japan and the first in Tokyo to be certified as a "Starry Sky Reserve", and it is called "Tokyo's Starry Island" where many stars shine at night, which you cannot meet in the night sky of the city center. .. There are many activities where you can enjoy trekking on Mt. Tenjo, which has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Mountains of Flowers" and "One Hundred Views of New Tokyo," and snorkeling in the beautiful sea. We also have abundant seafood gourmet such as thick and sweet high-class squid and neon flying squid.
At the "Starry Sky Reserve Kozushima Fair 2022", we will sell special products of Kozushima, provide tourist information, and introduce the island.
<URL of the official website of "Kozushima Tourist Guide"> https://kozushima.com/
<Contact for inquiries regarding "Starry Sky Reserve Kozushima Fair 2022">
Kozushima Village Office Industrial Tourism Division 04992-8-0011
■ About Kozushima
Kozushima is an island located about 180km south of the city center. By sea, it takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes by high-speed jet ship from the Takeshiba passenger ship terminal in Tokyo (about 10 hours for a large night train). The air route is about 45 minutes by a small plane from Chofu Airport, which is close enough to be easily visited even though it is a remote island.
It is the only one in Tokyo that has been certified as a "Starry Sky Reserve", and you can enjoy the starry sky at night in total darkness. In addition, there are many unknown attractions such as scenic spots, power spots, and seafood gourmet foods that are unique to the island. Please visit to discover its charm.
<Transportation access> https://kozushima.com/access
<URL of the official website of "Kozushima Tourist Guide"> https://kozushima.com/
■ What is the "Starry Sky Reserve Certification System"?
The "Starry Sky Reserve Accreditation System" accredited by Kozushima is an international accreditation system that honors excellent efforts to protect and preserve the dark and beautiful night sky that is not affected by light pollution. The International Dark-Sky Association began its activities in 2001 and has protected the night sky over 100,000 square kilometers in total around the world. It is not just a place where the stars can be seen beautifully, but the purpose is to protect the night from light pollution, so it is a condition of certification that the darkness has reached the standard value by taking measures against light pollution.
Left / Middle: An object installed to commemorate the certification of the Dark-sky Conservation Area
■ Introduction of some sightseeing spots
Here are some of the many sightseeing spots on Kozushima. Please experience a short trip to heal your daily fatigue on Kozushima, which has a wide range of sightseeing spots such as "superb view", "gourmand" and "healing".
1. 1. Certified as the only "Starry Sky Reserve" in Tokyo! Natural planetarium <br /> On Kozushima, where there is little artificial light, the entire island is covered with darkness at night, and you can enjoy a bright and clear starry sky. In December 2020, it was certified for the first time in Tokyo as a "Starry Sky Reserve" that protects the beautiful night sky. You can experience the time as if you were blending into nature while feeling the sea breeze and listening to the voices of insects. While listening to the commentary from the islanders' guide, we also regularly hold "Starry Sky Tour" where you can enjoy the starry sky as if you were in a natural planetarium.
<"Kozushima Marugoto Planetarium" Official Site URL> https://kozushima.com/star/
[Photo left: Arima Observatory]
A spectacular spot with a view of the Maehama coast and Mt. Tenjo. It is also known to have a white "Julia's Cross" with a height of about 10m.
■ Address: Kamomeana, Kozushima-mura, Tokyo ■ Access: 40 minutes on foot from Kozushima Port. There is a parking lot, and you can also rent a car.
■ Business hours: Free to walk all year round
[Photo right: Yotane Square]
A plaza overlooking the village of Kozushima. It is also recommended to look at the starry sky on a bench designed with 12 constellations.
■ Address: Kozushima-mura, Tokyo ■ Access: 15 minutes on foot from Kozushima Port ■ Business hours: All year round, free to walk
2. 2. Superb view activity <br /> Kozushima is attractive not only for the starry sky but also for the beauty of the mountains and the sea. Activity spots where you can feel the power of nature and refresh yourself while avoiding the crowds are also popular.
[Mt. Tenjo]
A spot where you can enjoy spectacular trekking. Flowers such as endemic species of the Izu Islands bloom all year round at the top of the mountain, and it has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Mountains of Flowers". From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful sea of Kozushima, and it has been selected as one of the "One Hundred Views of New Tokyo" as a large observatory of the Kuroshio Current. It is a mountain that can be easily climbed, so it is popular not only with women but also with people who come for a spectacular view unique to the island's mountains.
■ Address: Mt. Tenjo, Kozushima-mura, Tokyo ■ Access: 40 minutes walk from Kozushima Port to each of Kuroshima and Hakushima ■ Business hours: You can climb all year round, but please descend before sunset for safety.
[Akasaki Promenade]
A wooden promenade with a total length of about 500 m. From the observatory, you can see the northern islands of the Izu Islands, Mt. Fuji, and the Southern Alps. The beach, which makes the best use of the natural cove, is a spot where you can enjoy snorkeling and diving with many fish such as Lethrinidae.
■ Address: Kobesan, Kozushima-mura, Tokyo ■ Access: 15 minutes by car or bus from Kozushima Port ■ Business hours: All year round, free to walk
3. 3. There are plenty of gourmet foods unique to the island, such as the high-class squid "Neon flying squid" . It is salted and sold outside the island, but you can enjoy fresh raw neon flying squid on the island. Besides flying squid, seafood dishes unique to the island are popular.
4. Healing spots where you can feel the blessings of nature <br /> There are many healing spots that utilize the power of nature, such as hot springs that heal your tired body.
[Kozushima Onsen Recreation Center]
One of the largest open-air baths in Japan that uses natural rocks. The area is 275 square meters. The feeling of openness that does not block your head is ideal for relieving stress. At night, you can look up at the starry sky and experience the natural planetarium. * Large open-air baths and observation baths are closed depending on the season. ■ Address: 1-1 Sabisaki, Kozushima-mura, Tokyo
■ Access: 40 minutes on foot from Kozushima Port ■ Business hours: May change depending on the season. Please check directly.
■ Details of "Starry Sky Reserve Kozushima Fair 2022"
"Starry Sky Reserve Kozushima Fair 2022" will be held at Yurakucho Station Square in Tokyo. This event will be held for the fourth time, and we plan to sell special products, provide tourist information, and introduce the island.
[Overview of "Starry Sky Reserve Kozushima Fair 2022"]
■ Date and time: Friday, March 18, 2022 11: 00-19: 00
Saturday, March 19, 2022 11: 00-17: 00
■ Venue: Yurakucho Station Square * We will take sufficient measures against infectious diseases.
* It may be canceled depending on the infection situation. In case of cancellation, we will inform you on the official website of Kozushima Village Hall.
<Kozushima Village Office Official Site URL> https://vill.kouzushima.tokyo.jp/
<Contact for inquiries regarding "Starry Sky Reserve Kozushima Fair 2022">
Kozushima Village Office Industrial Tourism Division 04992-8-0011