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Aogashima
Spend 1–2 days on Aogashima: walk, hike the volcano rim, camp or stay at a minshuku; ferry from Hachijojima takes ~2.5 h.
Aogashima is a tiny volcanic island in the Izu chain, south of Tokyo. With a population of about 170, most sights are reachable on foot. A single night lets you hike the crater rim and enjoy the night sky; a second day adds a hot‑spring soak or a longer trek. Access is by daily ferry (≈2.5 h, ¥2,500) or a costly helicopter (¥11,500).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Oct–May (dry, clear skies)
- avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon season, frequent rain)
- Airport
- HAC
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aogashima110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aogashima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyAogashima is safe for tourists; main risks are weather‑related ferry cancellations and rugged trails.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHAC Hachijojima Airport (Access point for Aogashima: ferry (about 2.5 h) or helicopter from Hachijojima…
- Getting aroundThe island is walkable; most attractions are within 30 min on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCamping spot, a night, per person¥0 (≈ under US$1)
- Mid-range bedMinshuku room, a night, per room¥9,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMinshuku room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAC Hachijojima Airport (Access point for Aogashima: ferry (about 2.5 h) or helicopter from Hachijojima; HAC itself is reached by plane from Tokyo Haneda.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Jan (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aogashima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The island is walkable; most attractions are within 30 min on foot. No public transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hachijojima
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Ferry from Hachijojima, about 2.5 h
Check ferry operation on rainy days.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Camping sites
Free or low‑cost sites near the coast; bring your own gear.
Minshuku
Family‑run guesthouses; basic rooms, meals optional.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Camping spot1 × 1 night × ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Ferry Hachijojima–Aogashima, both ways1 × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Helicopter Hachijojima–Aogashima, both ways1 × ¥23,000 | ¥23,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,550 |
| Trip total≈ ¥39,050 per person per day, bed included | ¥39,050≈ US$300 |
Free; bring your own gear.
2026 estimate in yen; flights and mainland transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Shochu (local spirit) | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Meal at minshuku (set) | ¥1,200–2,000 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ¥100–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules depend on weather; check the daily timetable before travel.
- Volcano rim trails can be steep and exposed; bring water and sturdy shoes.
- Limited medical facilities; carry a basic first‑aid kit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US embassy and most other embassies are in Tokyo; the island has no consular services.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Hachijojima → Aogashima: about ¥2,500 (≈ US$17), 2.5 h, weather dependent
- Helicopter Hachijojima → Aogashima: about ¥11,500 (≈ US$80), much faster than the ferry
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aogashima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (dry, clear skies) · avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon season, frequent rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a minshuku stay for comfort.
- Plan a night hike for stargazing.
- Consider helicopter for a quick arrival if budget allows.
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