Mikurajima, Village in Miyake Subprefecture, Japan
Mikurajima is a village on a volcanic island approximately 200 kilometers south of Tokyo within Miyake Subprefecture. The island is covered in dense forests, rimmed by steep coastal cliffs, and features a mountain that rises roughly 850 meters above sea level.
The village was established on October 1, 1923, when new administrative boundaries were drawn across the Izu island region. The island's volcanic nature has shaped its development and habitability since ancient times.
The small community here observes traditions rooted in island living, with fishing and marine connection shaping daily routines. Local practices reflect how people have adapted to life on this remote volcanic land.
The island is reachable by night ferry from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo, with the journey taking approximately seven to eight hours. Visitors should prepare for limited facilities, as the village is small and rural.
Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins inhabit the waters from April through November, making it a prime spot for viewing them. Visitors arriving during these months have good chances of spotting these marine mammals up close.
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