Landing on a Restricted Artificial Island ― Daini Kaiho in Tokyo Bay
A record of landing on Daini Kaiho, a normally off-limits artificial island in Tokyo Bay, via a Hato Bus day tour. Includes tour options, itinerary, and practical notes.
Island
13 articles
Mar
20
2024
Jan
02
2024
Island-Hopping Rules ― What Counts as an "Island"
How I define "island" for my island-hopping count. The official GSI definition, my own rules, and places visited so far.
Nov
10
2023
Hateruma Island ― Ferry There, Cessna Back from Japan's Southernmost Inhabited Island
One night on Hateruma Island. Ferry from Ishigaki, charter Cessna flight back from Hateruma Airport. The only passenger on the return flight.
Jul
01
2023
Visiting Myōken-jima on Foot ― The Only Natural Island in Tokyo's 23 Wards
Walking to Myōken-jima, said to be the only natural island in Tokyo's 23 wards. Access from Urayasu Station and what the island looks like.
Nov
13
2022
Three Islands of Mishima Village in 4 Days ― Ferry and Flight for Island-Hopping and Airport Conquest
A paper plan to visit Takeshima, Kuroshima, and Iōjima in Mishima Village, Kagoshima. The final day flies out of Satsuma-Iōjima Airfield, doubling as airport conquest.
Nov
06
2022
Ogasawara on Just 1 Day Off ― A 6-Day Plan Using the 2023 Golden Week Calendar
The 2023 Golden Week calendar allows visiting the Ogasawara Islands with only one weekday off. A paper plan for 6 days covering Chichijima and Hahajima.
Aug
07
2022
Visiting the Suspended Rebun Airport ― One Night on Rebun Island
Visiting the suspended Rebun Airport. Ferry from Wakkanai to Rebun Island, then bus and walk to the airport the next morning.
May
06
2022
Three Nagasaki Island Airports in a Day ― Three Round Trips from Nagasaki Airport
Conquering Iki, Fukue, and Tsushima airports in one day from Nagasaki Airport. Each island visited without leaving the airport terminal.
May
06
2022
Four San'in Airports in Two Days ― Yonago, Oki, Izumo, and Tottori by Plane, Ferry, and Rail
A paper plan to cover four San'in airports (Yonago, Oki, Izumo, Tottori) in two days. Ferry to Oki, fly to Izumo, JR to Tottori.
Feb
13
2022
Hachijojima Day Trip ― A One-Hour Flight from Haneda to a Remote Island
A day trip to Hachijojima by ANA from Haneda. Walking around the island and eating shima-zushi (island sushi).