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Toshima Zukan 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 Toshima 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 Tokyo. 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 Izu Islands, 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), Toho Air Service 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 Japan 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 Walking Map - Diving service is available Dolphin watching tour is available Dolphin watching tour is available 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.
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