Enjoy a unique experience of dynamic geology and seafood at Jogashima Island, in only few hours away from Tokyo. KSGG arranges tours of this Michelin Green Guide 2-star award winning location to match your interests. *To: Cost and Tour Time
A MEETING PLACE is to be arranged before a tour.
1) 2) 3) DYNAMIC GEOLOGY OF JOGASHIMA ISLAND
Jogashima Island is formed with 12 million year old volcanic sediments deposited in deep sea.
You can walk over, watch, and touch evidence of dynamic activities of living earth safely.
Enjoy hands-on experience of dynamic geological features and structures such as folding, fault, unique flame structure.
4)UMANOSE DOMON (Horseback Arch)
This unique geographical feature is a symbol of Jogashima Island
5)WINTERING LAND OF CORMORANTS
Enjoy spectacular view in the combination of sky, sea, wild life, and the cliff which shows 4 million years of geological history in this region.
6)JOGASHIMA PARK
Jogashima Park, 360°view around island can be seen, is an excellent place for picnic.
7)JOGASHIMA FISHERY SHOP
Live fish and shellfish sold here can be eaten in the restaurant next to the shop
3. Cost and Tour Time
Cost: Miura Hanto 1 Day Ticket (Keikyu Line) covers railway travel fare and regular route bus within this area (RECOMMENDED).
(1,920 yen from Shinagawa, 1,410 yen from Yokohama, 1,090 yen from Kanazawa Bunko)
Misaki and Jogashima Island is accessible from Misakiguchi or Miurakaigan (RECOMMENDED) by a regular route bus.
Misaki & Jogashima Island sightseeing tour can be organized as any combination of the following courses
Courses:
1. Misaki Highlights (1.5 hours)
2. Misaki History and Seafood (3 hours)
3. Jogashima Geological Highlights (2 hours)
4. Jogashima Geological Excursion (5 hours)
Optional Tours:
A. Observation of Tuna Auction
B. Jogashima Island Cruise (operated by local tour operators)
Note: Optional tours are subject to availability.
Course Map
The above route does not necessarily show an actual tour route. Public transportation is used for travel between tourism sites.
A.Jogashima Ohashi Bridge, B. Jogashima Bus Stop, C. Slump Geological Structure,
D. Jogashima Lighthouse, E. Reverse Fault, So Tuff and Sea Cave