Enjoy Ogasawara – Bonin Islands Tokyo (Ogasawara Islands) , Japan /June to November

• Take a fulfilling trip to the Ogasawara Islands, small groups only
Visit the island chains of the Ogasawara Islands which have never been connected to the mainland. On this tour, 4 days and 3 nights give you time to experience the rich wildlife on the island, surrounded by the dark blue sea. The best way to experience the Ogasawara Islands is in a small group. During your stay in Chichijima, we can flexibly schedule activities according to the weather and enjoy yourself to the fullest.
• Landing on Minamijima, the most scenic spot in Ogasawara
South Island (Minamijima), one of the most scenic spots in Ogasawara, is one of Japan’s leading submerged karst terrains. Enjoy the subfossils of the endemic snail species of Mandarina luhuana, which has gone extinct, but the shells can still be seen while walking around the area. The terrain created by submerged karst is also very unusual. Summer is the breeding season for the wedge-tailed shearwater and brown Booby.
* Depending on the wind direction and height of the waves, there might be difficulty landing on the island. We will have a spare day for rescheduling, but please note that we may not be able to land at all.
• Day trip to the Mother Island Hahajima
Take the Hahajima Maru to Hahajima/Oki Port. Travel Hahajima to the ruins of the Kitamura village, which passes through a forest surrounded by banyan trees as well as other locations around the island. (Depending on the weather, the places we will visit will change). We may come across “Bonin white-eye,” the endemic bird of Hahajima, which is designated as a National Special Natural Monument and endangered species. Hahajima is located 50km south of Chichijima, home to the highest peak of the Ogasawara Islands, Mt. Chibusa (463m), in the center of the island with the coast lined with steep cliffs.
• Ogasawara Maru; a round-trip second-class sleeper
The new ship Ogasawara Maru (2016) will sail for 1,000km in over 24 hours. To make your long voyage more comfortable, we will prepare a compartment-type sleeper (Economy berth) with curtains. The bunk beds are individually equipped with outlets.
* Upgrades to first-class and special rooms can be arranged at an additional charge. Please apply as soon as possible.
* We also accept requests for ladies only rooms. As the number of
rooms is limited, it may be unisex if not reserved ahead of time.