The mountain has an altitude of 508 meters, and Various species of birds live on the island, it takes about 40 minutes from the trail entrance from familiar birds such as the blue rock to the top. It is a cone-shaped mountain. When thrush, Japanese white-eye, Fringilla looking at the village and the ocean from the montifringilla and wagtail to non-migratory a zu lookout on the way, you will feel that the nature birds such as the Izu Island thrush and m Columba janthina, both of which are i k of invites us. Take clothes appropriate h a Japanese white-eye s n to the season (Long-sleeved clothes and long designated as a natural treasure, as well as o pants), a hat/cap, first aid supplies, a water migratory birds such as the streaked T You will enjoy a valuable time bottle and maps with you, and have fun shearwater. climbing the mountain wearing comfortable shoes.

The summit of Mt. Miyatsuka

Toshima is approx. 130km away from central . The island is located in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. The ocean around Toshima is beautiful and Turban shell always surrounded by fresh seafood. Visitors can swim in the sea and enjoy Blue rock thrush(male) Bramble finch the ocean view and seafood in any season. Walking Map A little action; Our Toshima, the smallest island in the , has 4.12km2 of land and a 7.7km Always healthy circumference, and is surrounded by sheer cliffs. Toshima, a lovely island that you can Tokyo Metropolitan Goverment Mt. Miyatsuka Bird Seafood Health Promoting character Ise prawns walk in about 3 hours and where the nature of sea and mountains awaits you. Streaked shearwater KENKOUDESUKA-MAN Mountain trail White wagtail

Old water tank High-speed jet ferry Seven Island Access to Toshima By airplane Each shrine has its own characteristics and A wide variety of plants grow in Toshima: ●Chofu～Oshima(25min.) surrounding nature environment, which slightly plants indigenous to the Izu Islands such as NewCentralAirservice 042-231-4191 differ from those of other shrines. If you take Sakuyuri (Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum) ●Oshima～Toshima(10min.：One round-trip every day) time to visit them, you can experience the and Isogiku (Chrysanthemum pacificum), 04996-2-5222 culture and the tradition of present-day plants characteristically found in Toshima WaterWater Takeshiba Passenger Toshima. From old days, traditional village such as Tsurukoji (Ardisia pusilla), plants Chofu Airport Ship Terminal Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum events, such as Jikkuwabi, Yabusame and found in natural forests and Mt. Miyatsuka Yama-meguri held in the New Year, have been such as Jumonjishida (Polystichum carried out centering on the shrines. In tripteron), Hosobakanawarabi (Arachniodes From spring to summer, the island is Toshima, which is believed to have been aristata), and Teikakazura (Trachelospermum crowded with mainly tourists and inhabited from around 6,000 years ago, there asiaticum), and plants in the coastal area anglers coming and going by large are many unearthed artifacts, copper mirrors such as Wadan (Crepidiastrum platyphyllum) Arachniodes passenger ships and jet ferries. A large simplicior var. and old documents excavated from the and Hamabossu (Lysimachia mauritiana). Trachelospermum rainbow appearing across the port on major Shide and a water jar Oishiyama ruins and Kekkeiyama ruins in the You can see mushrooms Ardisia pusilla asiaticum var. majus a strong windy day in fall and winter is Shimoda excavation research of 1957, and those from such as Mycena lux-coeli In Toshima, residents used water sparingly, and splendid. Oshima Azusawakenomikoto Shrine and Donoyama Rounded stones (a bioluminescent each family had its own water jar to store Shrine. They will give you an opportunity to mushroom) as well as rainwater. Now, the completion of simple water learn from history and think about the future of fungi including supply reservoirs and the development of By ship Tokai Kisen 03-5472-9999 ●Takeshiba～Toshima Toshima. Coccomyces. It is also dechlorinating equipment has defused the Toshima (High-speed jet ferry: 2 h 20 min. ) fun to compare various water resources crisis. Even now, we sometimes (Large passenger ship: 9 hours) Aster microcephalus Niijima ●Shimoda～Toshima environments such as find a few houses with a water jar, but most of Pittosporum tobira var. littoricola Helicommuter Tokyo Island Shuttle (Passenger ship: 1 h 35 min. ～) sunny, shade, humid or them seem to use the water for watering trees windy environments. and flowers in the garden. At the entrance of a mountain shrine, there still remains an old water Toshima Village Office jar called “shide”, which stores rainwater using a 248 Toshimamura, Tokyo 100-0301 bamboo branch. The water supply was started TEL:04992-9-0011 FAX:04992-9-0190 when a simple water supply reservoir was http://www.toshimamura.org/ History and Culture Plant completed in 1964. Created by NPO nature center risen Oyama-koyama Shrine Japanese Arisaema negishii Lemmaphyllum Water channel Mycena lux-coeli silverleaf Makino microphyllum Presl

Camellia farm Familiar plants and animals, and the Yabutsubaki (Camellia japonica) trees have been There are insects that make their habitats in beautiful sky and sea of Toshima planted in the island from the Edo period. Toshima, trees, leaves, fallen trees or places nearby give residents relief and enrich their where about 300 people live, became the largest water, such as Dorcus rectus, Plestiodon production site of camellia in with life. Like this, visitors to the island latiscutatus, chestnut tiger butterfly, approximately 80% of the island covered with camellia dragonfly and longicorn. Toshima residents will also be deeply moved by trees. The rich and fragrant camellia oil has long been care about creatures, so you will see small experiencing nature that is unique used across Japan, including Edo city. to Toshima through fishing, creatures everywhere, even on the roadside. climbing mountains, strolling and Enjoy touching real living creatures and feel other activities. Enjoy the day in the power and tenderness of Toshima’ s Reptiles Toshima as you like. Also, you can nature with your whole body. Plestiodon latiscutatus learn about Toshima’ s history and life from a number of cultural Graphium sarpedon properties discovered in archaeological sites and shrines, so Camellia farm you will never be bored if you like In winter, Toshima is covered with the history and ethnology. Now, enjoy flower of Yabutsubaki, which is an the nature of Toshima by yourself. indigenous breed. At the camellia oil center, oil is squeezed from camellia seeds harvested from fall to winter. Miyama stag beetle Camellia seeds fallen on the road are also a treasure for Toshima residents. Ashitaba Pidorus glaucopis Small animals Color (a herb of the parsley family) is planted under camellia trees and cultivated using the light that filters through the foliage. The period from winter to spring is a good season for ashitaba. Terraced fields are made not to be destroyed by heavy Yabutsubaki Camellia seeds Ashitaba rain. Corbicula japonica Terrestrial shells 1.Toshimakan 04992-9-0222 2.Eirakuya 04992-9-0334 - - Ryokan (Traditional Japanese-style hotel) Minshuku (private inn)/Restaurant 3.Minshuku Kaoriso 04992 9 0038 4.Minshuku Kaneniso 04992-9-0034 5.Inn Sodaimo 04992-9-0039 6.Minshuku Shinki 04992-9-0028 7.Minshuku Teradaya 04992-9-0251 8.Minshuku Nishiyama 04992-9-0229 9.Minshuku Yamanaka 04992-9-0136 The whole island of Toshima Village

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Rich fragrant ashitaba sprout in spring, attractive Mycena lux-coeli and elegantly blooming dendrobium in the rainy season, cheerful migratory birds flying in the Specialties 10.Camelia oil center 11.Charcoal burner’s hut Camellia oil made from Toshima’ s camellia seeds has always been loved by many people. Other than oil, there are many attractive products unique to a camellia island, such as camellia soap, camellia cookies, camellia midsummer sky, seafood that adds a touch of color to the dinner table in the island in fall, and pretty camellia flowers in winter. Toshima is an island where you can enjoy charcoal and so on. You can also buy fresh Ise prawns, turban shells and Mekkari (shellfish). In addition, yellowstriped butterfish and red bream are available depending on the season. Enjoy food grown in the rich experiencing nature throughout the year. Winter is the best season for the scenery overlooking the Izu Islands. Protected trees standing in the neighborhood of the village Sightseeing nature of Toshima. Camellia seeds harvested in the and stone fences and roads made of rounded stones brought from the sea tell of Toshima’s serene and tasteful history. Also, the folklore museum exhibits a number of Seasonal seafood and food from the Ise prawns Camellia charcoal Camellia Sakuyuri shochu village are processed into oil camellia oil at the oil center. The mountains are also one of the pleasures camellia oil (mildly acidic) historical artifacts which make you think of the life of predecessors in Toshima, such as copper mirrors designated as a cultural property. Now, let’s walk together. to enjoy from the nature of Toshima. produced at the oil center is used as an ingredient of camellia Fully enjoy them at your minshuku or shampoo, camellia soap and restaurants. cookies. The dregs are used as a (Camping and sleeping outside are fertilizer for camellia trees or Camellia charcoal is being made. Camelia other plants. Toshima’ s camellia charcoal has a good reputation for the forbidden on the island. Please note that is an example of effective quality perfect for a tea ceremony or there are no rental cars or taxis available.) Red bream recycling! barbecue. It is available at the JA store. Do not forget to warm up and cool down when you walk. 12.Maehama Shinsui 13.Minamigayama Park Recreation Center It is one of One Hundred Views of New Recycle station Tokyo. From there, you can overlook the Izu Lighthouse Islands and enjoy a wonderful starry sky on 22 Heliport a sunny day. You sometimes see parents and children having lunch on the lawn. Toshima Village 17 Office Toshiman Toshima Happiness Course In Toshima, with its limited water 19 resources, seawater is used for the pool. Everyone, including school students, residents and even tourists can use it. Please contact the village office for 23 inquiries. Toshima Village Water purification 32 plant Recycle station Fisheries Cooperatives 14.Usuigo Park 15.Lookout 16.Sunset Lookout 12 36 Second simple water The ocean scenery from pavilions and On a sunny day, you can enjoy a supply reservoir dragonflies gathering at the pond. You can spectacular view of the village, the Izu Toshima park your car and stroll around. Islands, the ocean and the sky. It takes 34 Lighthouse 31 11 about 5 minutes from the top of Mt. 22 Miyatsuka.

Central/West Road Course West Road Nakayoshi Park Maeda Motors 10 Nakamura

Tsuchiya Nenryo Unsoten (Fuel Shop) C Shoten 14

e 7 n 15 Agricultural t r a 6 Cleaning center East Road Moriyama Souvenir shop The setting sun reflected on the ocean is l Cooperatives Toshima Branch 26 R shining and beautiful. o 28 a 24 Please see for yourself. Final disposal site 9 d 4 17 5 1 18 Mt. Miyatsuka Kitaya Main Store 33 20 Police substation 17.Toshima Village Office 18.Toshima Folklore Museum 2 3 507.6m 35 Toshima Special Course 04992-9-0011 (Toshima Board of Education) 04992-9-0331 30 Marumi Benefits from Walking 16 Please consult your doctor if you have any chronic diseases. Shoten 19 25 ※ Trail entrance 8 East Road Course ① Prevents lifestyle diseases Walking is effective at decreasing your The museum exhibits historical and 27 cultural materials and cultural properties blood sugar level and blood pressure, Toshima Full Enjoyment Course of Toshima. You can learn about the Simple water and is also believed to reduce the risk of camellia industry and the history and the 21 29 lifestyle diseases. relation with the mainland and other supply reservoir islands through unearthed artifacts, 13 ② Improves cardiorespiratory function copper mirrors and old documents from Regular walking is effective at maintaining Please contact us for anything from the the archaeological sites discovered in life to sightseeing/environment of 1958, Azusawakenomikoto Shrine and the and improving your stamina. Toshima. shrine of Mt. Oishi. ③ Prevents obesity Walking burns calories and is effective at 19.Toshima Workfare Hall 20.Toshima Elementary and 21.Daycare center reducing your waist size and weight. 04992-9-0046 Junior High School ④ Relieves stress The elementary school and the junior high Walking is effective at giving you a school were opened in 1887 and 1947 respectively. The school is filled with breath of fresh air and relieving stress to cheerful voices of children every day! It Walking courses (The starting point for each course is indicated with a white circle.) improve your health. has high regionality and a warm Created with reference to “Physical Activity Standard for Health 2013” atmosphere, and provides an integrated Course Distance Number of steps Time allowed Energy consumption One Point Advice Course Distance Number of steps Time allowed Energy consumption One Point Advice (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) education at elementary and junior high school. In school events, all residents work Very steep slope. On the route, there is Chokyu-ji Temple, You can enjoy viewing sakuyuri with its pleasant odor in early Intermediate together with the school. There are swings, a sandbox, and other East Road Course around 200m around 285steps around 3 min. around 9kcal which is the only temple on the island. Toshima Happiness Course around 4km around 5715steps around 60 min. around 180kcal summer, and camellia, the specialty of Toshima, in winter. Stay hydrated Beginner combination equipment at the playground. Steep slope. It is the main street of the village You can walk around Mt. Miyatsuka, visiting various shrines, If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, you may be This is a facility where residents feel free In a room, children have fun all day reading Central/West Road Course around 430m around 615steps around 6.5 min. around 19.5kcal with Azusawakenomikoto Shrine on the route. Advanced Toshima Full Enjoyment Course around 9.2km around 13145steps around 138 min. around 414kcal Minamigayama Park and Usuigo Park. at risk of heat stroke and other related conditions. to gather. The hall has a bowling center a picture book, drawing a picture or doing other activities. It is filled with the smiles of You can walk around the village along the heliport On each course, we include the calories consumed, number of steps, distance and time allowed. and other facilities, which tourists can Intermediate Toshima Special Course around 2.5km around 3570steps around 37.5 min. around 112.5kcal Make sure to drink lots of fluids like water and sport babies and infants. and archaeological sites while viewing the ocean. The calculations are assumed for a 60kg male with a 70cm stride, walking at 4km/h, with 30kcal burned for every 10 minutes walking. drinks. also use. Toshima’s gateway Toshima Port Maintenance of camellia trees 26.Nationally-designated 27.Azusawakenomikoto Hongu Shrine 28.Orinobori Shrine 29.Oyama-koyama Shrine 30.Doyama Shrine 22.Toshima Heliport 23.Waiting Area for Ship Tangible Cultural Property 04992-9-0125 Passengers 04992-9-0193 (Azusawakenomikoto Shrine Former Main Hall)

It is affectionately called Ichiban- kamisama (First god) by residents. The Culture enshrined deity is Azusawakenomikoto, the son of Kotoshironomikoto. The There are many shrines in Toshima. surrounding area of 6,600m2 is a valuable archaeological site for understanding the The characteristics and the The building is from the end of the Edo ancient shrine grounds. Surrounded by surrounding natural environment period. Investigations started in 1993. primeval laurel forest, it was designated as It is affectionately called Niban-kamisama With an even-numbered frontage, it is a a cultural property of Tokyo in 1987. Moss It is affectionately called Sanban- or Yamagamisama by residents. In the New Every passenger, even those with a ticket, The mountain you see in front of you at of each shrine are slightly different. very valuable cultural property. It is and lichens grow on the stairs of rounded kamisama (Third god) by residents. The Year, people visit Ichiban-kamisama and Eighteen old mirrors are designated as a needs to complete the boarding the port is Mt. Miyatsuka. In Toshima, you Twigs and leaves fallen by the wind are burned to make charcoal, which is used as fertilizer for It is notable that there are many located in Azusawakenomikoto Shrine, stones, and various seeds dance in the enshrined deity is Orinoborinomikoto, the Niban-kamisama in this order. The shrine cultural property of Tokyo. It worships Completed in 1956. procedures 30 minutes before departure. can enjoy walking, observing stars, camellia trees. Camellia trees are cultivated and maintained with effort and love throughout the which worships the local guardian god, on wind in fall. The shrine pleases visitors with wife of Azusawakenomikoto, the son of grounds of 3,300m2 are designated as a both Amaterasuomikami and guardian It takes 10 minutes to Oshima by the Tokyo Please make sure to visit the counter exploring cultural properties and fishing. year. cultural properties. the west side of the village. different scenery in every season. Kotoshironushinomikoto. cultural property of Tokyo. gods of each family on the island. Island Shuttle. within the reception hours.

Children of the island Events 31.Hachiman Shrine 32.Hamanomiya Shrine 33.Chokyu-ji Temple 34.Tokyo-designated archaeological 35.Tokyo-designated archaeological 36. Barge and Umi-no-rekishi hiroba 24.Clinic 25.Community Exchange Center site Oishiyama Ruins site Kekkeiyama Ruins (Maritime History Square) On holidays, In old days, girls of There are events in It is the only medical institution on the It looks like a one-story Japanese-style small children Toshima used to play which all Toshima island. The staff work together to support house and is used for celebrations for the also play in the with handmade dolls residents participate, the health of residents. They gently talk to elderly or as a voting station. school yard. and otedama (small such as yama-meguri patients, and it will give you relief. beanbags). Toshima and Hachiman Folklore Museum Shrine’ s yabusame introduces the life and (every four years) culture of Toshima. held in the New Year, and Bon dancing and A pit-dwelling of the middle Yayoi period, These are compound remains from the a layer with ancient artifacts and obsidian The last wooden barge Daisan a fireworks display in It is a shrine to which residents pray for safe Shirayurimaru is displayed here. You can summer. early Jomon period to the Tumulus of the Jomon period were discovered journeys on the sea. Owatatsuminomikoto It was built in the early 16th century. It is period. With an area of 30,000m2, it is a here. Among them, ironware and learn about the history and see The guardian god of the island, which has and Kotoshironomikoto are the chief deity. Toshima’ s only temple in the village. The large large archaeological site located on the earthenware with a trace of rice are documents about dangerous work on the stood in the village from ancient times. It Departure on a barge, which was carried out pine tree in the precincts, which is said to be islands. The ruins have many unearthed especially valuable, and a number of sea and the beach in Toshima before 1980 worships emperors of Onin and Chuai. until the early 1970s, put sailors and several hundreds years old, is designated as a artifacts and are of significantly high ancient artifacts are exhibited at the when the construction of a pier enabled Yabusame takes place here on New Year’s Day. passengers lives in danger. protected tree of the village. academic value. Toshima Folklore Museum. large vessels to reach the shore.