CHICHIJIMA GUIDE BOOK /For English Voyage to Ogasawara Access to Ogasawara Take the Ogasawara Maru from Takeshiba Pier, Tokyo For English A 24-hour voyage from Takeshiba Pier, Tokyo to Takeshiba Pier, Tokyo Chichijima, Ogasawara, running once a week. 24 hours Ogasawara Kaiun Co., Ltd. Oshima CHICHIJIMA ☎03-3451-5171 http://www.ogasawarakaiun.co.jp/ Toshima Niijima Shikinejima Kozushima Take the Hahajima Maru from Chichijima to Hahajima 34° Miyakejima A 2-hour voyage from Chichijima to Hahajima, running once a day. Miyakejima 2 hours GUIDE Izu Shoto Kaihatsu Corporation Chichijima Hachijojima ☎04998-2-2111(Hahajima Maru tickets are non-reservable) http://www.izu-syotou.jp/ BOOK Island Aogashima 24 hours by Ogasawara Maru Other public oces and institutions 32° Bayonnaise Rocks Ogasawara Village Oce ☎04998-2-3111 Ogasawara Village Clinic ☎04998-2-3800 Japan Coast Guard Ogasawara Oce ☎04998-2-7118 Smith Island Tokyo Metropolitan Ogasawara Branch Oce ☎04998-2-2121 Ogasawara General Oce (plant quarantine and inspection) ☎04998-2-2145 Ogasawara Police Department ☎04998-2-2110 Evening and holiday emergency treatment ☎119 Torishima Village Bus Oce ☎04998-2-3988 Ogasawara Whale Watching Association ☎04998-2-3215 30° Hahajima Tourist Association ☎04998-3-2300 Lot’s Wife 28° Mukojima Archipelago Futami Port, Chichijima Chichijima Ogasawara Village Archipelago Hahajima Maru Hahajima Tourist Association Maru To Higashimachi, Chichijima, Ogasawara Hahajima Village, Tokyo Hahajima Archipelago ☎04998-2-2587 / 04998-2-3555 [email protected] 8:00-12:00 13:30-17:00 26° World Natural Heritage Ogasawara Islands Open throughout the year https://www.ogasawaramura.com/ This brochure has been issued with the help of the grant provided by the “Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau”. 140° 142° 2021 edition CHICHIJIMA GUIDE BOOK /For English Welcome to Chichijima An Island of Blue in the Pacific You have just arrived in Ogasawara after a 24-hour voyage. The dazzling sunlight, soothing ocean breeze, and scent of natural wonders blowing through the island. It’ s the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Climate of Chichijima (avg. of the past 5 years) Historical Timeline of Ogasawara 1875 1890s 1930s 1952 2011 The Meiji Government Sugar cane cultivation and The islands enter its peak Signing of the Treaty of San Francis- The Ogasawara Islands dispatches the sugar production becomes of economic growth with co.The Ogasawara Islands continue to become a Natural World “Meijimaru” , reclaims the prominent industry of the the farming and shipping be placed under U.S. occupation Heritage. the islands as along with Okinawa and Amami （℃） Max. temp. Min. temp. Rainfall （㎜） The subtropical islands of Ogasawara have a warm climate with little islands, a wave of settlers of winter vegetables. 1675 1853 Japanese territory. from the mainland and the Oshima. 2018 temperature variance throughout the year. The summers are just as hot as The Tokugawa Shogunate dispatches Commodore Perry arrives in 1876 Izu Islands begin to arrive. 1941 1968 50th anniversary on the mainland, but the winters are warmer. Temperatures can drop in the Shimaya Ichizaemon and the islands Chichijima, plans to colonize The Ogasawara Islands Start of the Reversion of the of the reversion are surveyed. the islands,and appoints ocially become Pacific War Ogasawara Islands of the Ogasawara Nathaniel Savory as governor. Japanese territory. on June 26. Islands. 30 150 evenings or when at sea, and so light jackets can always come in handy. 1946 The rain seasons of Chichijima are in May and November, which comes a Island residents of western origins are 1972 1882 permitted to return to Chichijima. Passenger liner starts running between 20 100 month earlier and a month later than those on the mainland. Original settlers of European, Tokyo and Chichijima. American, and Pacific Island origins are given Japanese nationality. 1945 1670 The U.S. Navy lands on Iwo-to, approximate- 1970s 1877 A vessel carrying ly 29,000 lives are lost on both Japanese Former residents of Chichijima and By the time the mainland enters the rain season in early June, the Pacific Arrival of settlers from mainland Japan. tangerines from 1862 and American sides. The Ogasawara Islands Hahajima begin returning to the islands. 10 50 high pressure system arrives in Ogasawara, bringing a season of extremely the Awa Province The Tokugawa Shogunate dispatches the become occupied by the U.S. Military. (modern day 1830 “Kanrinmaru” to Chichijima and declares 1944 calm seas. Tokushima) is A group of 20 settlers consisting of 5 Ogasawara as Japanese territory.John Manjiro Of the 7,700 people living in Ogasawara, approximately Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. stranded on westerners and several Hawaiians settle serves as a translator for the island residents.A 6,900 are forcefully evacuated to the mainland. Remaining Hahajima. in Ogasawara. group of settlers from Hachijojima arrives. residents are recruited by the military. 02 03 CHICHIJIMA GUIDE BOOK /For English “Bonin” is a word often used to describe things that are native to these islands, and comes from the English name of Ogasawara, The Gorgeous Beaches the “Bonin Islands” . The most famous example is “Bonin Blue” , of Chichijima which refers to the stunning blue shade of Ogasawara’ s seas. Here is a list of Chichijima’s spectacular “Bonin Blue” beaches. 01.Omura Beach (Maehama) MAP P26 E-3 05. Sakaiura Beach MAP P26 G-3 Omura Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island. This beach is famous for the shipwreck of the “Hinkomaru” , a transporting Conveniently located nearby the main town, it has a changing room, vessel that was struck by a torpedo during the Pacific War in 1944. The shower, and resting spaces. A pair of Gyosan sandals is recommended as wreck has now become home to many fishes, making it a popular the beach surface is covered with coral dust. snorkeling spot. The currents are calm and the beach has resting spaces with shades. Best for Swimming Best for Snorkeling Changing room available (9:00-17:00). 1 min. on foot from B Ship (Tourist Association) 6 min. by car from B Ship (Tourist Association) 3 min. on foot from Sakaiura bus stop 02. Miyanohama Beach MAP P26 E-1 06. Ogiura Beach MAP P26 F-5 This beautiful beach in the northern section of Chichijima is one of the top Ogiura is a wide stretch of sandy beach just to the south of Sakaiura that snorkeling spots on the island, with super clear waters and coral reefs that has a rest house, showers and parking space. The waters are calm and are home to an abundance of tropical fishes. Spotting tiny sea creatures in there are patches of corals to the right of the beach. It also becomes a tide pools on the shore is also fun. spectacular sunset viewing point during the summer. Best for Snorkeling Best for Swimming 20 min. on foot or 4 min. by car from B Ship (Tourist Association) 12 min. by car from B Ship (Tourist Association) 10 min. on foot from Miyanohama bus stop Remain inside the yellow Right in front of Ogiura Beach bus stop buoys to avoid fast and dangerous currents in the strait. 03. Tsurihama Beach MAP P26 G-1 07. Kopepe Beach MAP P26 E-6 Another spectacular snorkeling point near Miyanohama Beach. The water The name of this beach comes from a settler from the Gilbert Islands who can be cold but stunningly clear with many corals and fishes. Accessible to once lived here. Green sea turtles also swim up to lay their eggs on this the entrance of the trail by car, and from there it’ s a 10-minute walk. Avoid beautiful white-sand beach. There is a trail leading to Kominato Beach, swimming alone however, as the nearby currents can be quite fast. however the path can be a bit rough and steep. Kopepe is also a great stargazing spot as there are no houses or buildings nearby. Best for Snorkeling Best for Snorkeling 5 min. by car + 6 min. on foot from B Ship (Tourist Association) 25 min. on foot from Kiyose bus stop Stay near the shore due to fast 14 min. by car from B Ship (Tourist Association) currents. Avoid swimming alone. 25 min. on foot from Ogiura Beach bus stop 04. Seihyo Beach MAP P26 F-2 08. Kominato Beach MAP P26 E-6 Located in front of the Marine Center, this beach boasts a beautiful stretch Kominato Beach is a spectacular white-sand beach with shallow waters, of staghorn corals beneath its waters. Avoid touching or standing on the sitting at the end of the main road extending from town. It is also the corals as they are extremely fragile. The beach is also a perfect beginner’ s entrance to the Nakayama Pass & John Beach trail. The cliffs on both sides snorkeling spot. of the beach display impressive patterns of ancient pillow lava rocks. It is also a popular star gazing spot along with Kopepe. Best for Snorkeling Best for Swimming 35 min. on foot or 5 min. by car from B Ship (Tourist Association) 6 min. on foot from Okumura bus stop 16 min. by car + 8 min. on foot from B Ship (Tourist Association) 1 min. on foot from Kominato Beach bus stop 04 05 CHICHIJIMA GUIDE BOOK /For English The Ogasawara Islands have never been connected to a continent, which has made it possible for native animals The Wondrous Forests of and plants to uniquely evolve into one-of-a-kind species. Endemic Wildlife Trek into a world filled with wonder and astonishment that will make you forget you’re still in Tokyo. 02 03 04 05 01. An abundance of subtropical fauna 02.