Major city · Japan
Toshima利島
Skip unless you want total isolation: one night is enough to walk the island and see the camellia bloom. No shops, no restaurants, no beaches.
Toshima is the quietest of the Izu Islands — 330 residents, 4.2 km², 80% camellia forest. There is one village, one port, one road. No beaches, no restaurants, no shops. You come for the silence, the winter camellia bloom and the Saku lily in summer. One night is enough; two if you want to hike every trail.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (camellia bloom), Jun–Aug (Saku lily, clear skies)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, rough seas cancel ferries)
- Airports
- Ōshima (OIM) · Tokyo Haneda (HND)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Toshima110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Toshima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is getting stranded by cancelled ferries.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckOIM Ōshima Airport (No scheduled flights to Toshima; the helicopter link from Ōshima takes about 10 min (check).).
- Getting aroundWalk.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OIM Ōshima Airport (No scheduled flights to Toshima; the helicopter link from Ōshima takes about 10 min (check).) · HND Tokyo Haneda (Reach Takeshiba pier for the Toshima ferry; the boat calls at Toshima around 07:00 (check).)OIM Ōshima Airport (No scheduled flights to Toshima; the helicopter link from Ōshima takes about 10 min (check).) · HND Tokyo Haneda (Reach Takeshiba pier for the Toshima ferry; the boat calls at Toshima around 7:00 AM (check).)
Map of Toshima
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
Care
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar, Jun–Aug, Nov–Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Dec (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Toshima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The island is 4.2 km²; the port to the far side is about 45 min on foot. No rental cars, bikes or taxis.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Niijima
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Ferry from Toshima port, about 1 h
Niijima has beaches, onsen and more services; a good day trip if the ferry schedule aligns.
Ōshima
goDoor to door: About 1 h (helicopter) or 2 h (ferry)
Ferry or helicopter (10 min) from Toshima
Ōshima is the largest Izu island with a volcano, museums and more accommodation.
Miyakejima
cautionDoor to door: About 4 h
Ferry via Niijima, about 3 h
Long ferry; only doable as part of a multi-island itinerary.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the port
The only accommodation is a minshuku or two; book ahead through the village office.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Minshuku (per person, with dinner and breakfast)1 × 1 night × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Ferry from Tokyo (Takeshiba) to Toshima, one way1 × ¥5,000 · check; price varies by season and vessel | ¥5,000 |
| Helicopter from Ōshima to Toshima, one way1 × ¥15,000 · check; 10 min flight, book ahead | ¥15,000 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥6,000 |
| Trip total≈ ¥46,000 per person per day, bed included | ¥46,000≈ US$350 |
check; book via village office
2026 estimate in yen; ferry and helicopter costs excluded. Bring all food and water.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Tokyo (Takeshiba) → Toshima, one waycheck | ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) |
| Helicopter Ōshima → Toshima, one waycheck | ¥15,000 (≈ US$110) |
| Minshuku per person with two mealscheck | ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) |
| Coffee (bring your own)No cafés on the island | ¥0 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle of water (bring your own)No shops | ¥0 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries run once daily around 07:00; missed it means waiting until the next day.Ferries run once daily around 7:00 AM; missed it means waiting until the next day.
- No shops or restaurants: bring all food and water.
- Cell reception is patchy; download maps offline.
- Winter seas can cancel ferries for days; have a buffer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Toshima利島
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Tokyo → Toshima: about ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50), 2–3 h (check)
- Helicopter Ōshima → Toshima: about ¥15,000 (≈ US$110), 10 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- 港はどこですか？ — Where is the port? (minato wa doko desu ka)
- 今日フェリーは出ますか？ — Is the ferry running today? (kyō ferī wa demasu ka)
- いくらですか？ — How much is this? (ikura desu ka)
No ATMs on the island; bring enough cash for your stay.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Toshima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (camellia bloom), Jun–Aug (Saku lily, clear skies) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, rough seas cancel ferries) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry schedule page with live cancellation status and weather window.
- Minshuku booking form with meal options (bring-your-own or cook).
- Hiking trail map with GPS coordinates and estimated times.
- Helicopter booking link from Ōshima.
Sources
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