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Major city · Japan

Mishima Islands

Visit Mishima Islands for 1–2 days; ferry takes 3–6 h each way, so allocate 2 days to catch a round‑trip and enjoy hot‑springs.

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The Mishima Islands are a tiny volcanic archipelago with hot‑springs, historic sites and limited accommodation. Ferries run 3 times weekly and take several hours, so a minimum of two days lets you travel, stay overnight, and explore.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
JPY
Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Sep–Oct
Airport
KOJ
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Mishima Islands: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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
Emergency numbers for Mishima Islands110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Mishima Islands, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
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.

public hot springsvolcanic landscapeshistoric Heike‑era sitesscuba diving
Airports
KOJ Kagoshima Airport (Connects to ferry terminal by bus (≈30 min).)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Care

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Care

    24°C (75°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

Best: Apr–Aug. Mixed: Sep–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Sep (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mishima Islands: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

6 rd

Mar

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Apr

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

10 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Oct

24°C (75°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Nov

20°C (68°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Dec

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 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

Rental bicycles at the info office (Iōjima, Takeshima); one rental car on Iōjima; otherwise walk between ports and inns.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Iōjima (Sulphur Island)

go

Door to door: ≈4–6 h round‑trip

Ferry from Kagoshima, then walk or bike

Visit Sakamoto Onsen and historic Kuroki Goshoato.

Takeshima (Bamboo Island)

caution

Door to door: ≈5–7 h round‑trip

Ferry stop; bike rental optional

Limited facilities; plan extra time.

Kuroshima (Black Island)

caution

Door to door: ≈5–8 h round‑trip

Ferry stop; walk to village of Osato

Overnight on Kuroshima before return ferry.

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.

Minshuku (village inns)

Rooms in fisherman's houses; include three meals; book ahead.

Camping on Iōjima

Free site with showers near on‑sen.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Mid
¥12,000–18,000 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Minshuku room (incl. meals)2 × 1 night × ¥6,000¥12,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥8,000¥16,000
Mishima Ferry (mainland‑island, 2nd class)2 × ¥3,660¥7,320
Bike rental (per day)2 × ¥500¥1,000
On‑sen token2 × ¥250¥500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge¥3,680
Trip total≈ ¥20,250 per person per day, bed included¥40,500≈ US$300

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2026 estimate in yen; flights and mainland transport excluded.

Prices of common things

Mishima Ferry (2nd class, one‑way)¥3,660 (≈ US$25)
On‑sen token¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3)
Bike rental (per day)¥500 (≈ US$4)
Coffee at a local shop¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Mishima Islands are low‑risk for tourists; main concerns are weather‑related ferry cancellations and the need for cash only.
  • Ferry schedule is limited; weather can cancel trips – check the ticket office.
  • Cash only – no ATMs on the islands.
  • Limited opening hours for shops and on‑sen facilities.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Kagoshima (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kagoshima → Mishima Ferry (2nd class): about ¥3,660 (≈ US$25) one‑way, 3–6 h travel

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)
  • フェリーターミナルはどこですか？ — Where is the ferry terminal? (ferī tāminaru 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 Mishima Islands. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Sep–Oct · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Japan

Sources

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