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Niijima新島
Spend 2 days for surfing, hot‑springs and museums; 1 day works for a quick beach visit.
Niijima is a small Izu Island (24 km²) known for surf beaches, free outdoor onsen and glass‑art sites. The island is bike‑friendly; a day covers one beach, while two days let you surf, soak, and visit museums.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm surf, less rain)
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold sea, limited surf)
- Airport
- HACH
- Nights
- 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 Niijima110 ▾
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 Niijima, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; traffic is light, but lack of medical facilities means avoid risky activities.
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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.
- AirportHACH Chōfu Airport (45‑min flight to Niijima, weather‑dependent).
- Getting aroundBicycle is sufficient for the 24 km (15 mi) island; rentals available at guesthouses and the tourist info centre.Bicycle is sufficient for the 15 mi (24 km) island; rentals available at guesthouses and the tourist info centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealSoba noodle bowl¥600–¥1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedGuesthouse dormitory bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2 people), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2 people), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
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
- HACH Chōfu Airport (45‑min flight to Niijima, weather‑dependent)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jun (12 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Niijima: 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)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 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
Bicycle is sufficient for the 24 km island; rentals available at guesthouses and the tourist info centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shikinejima
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
High‑speed ferry, 15 min each way (3‑4 boats/day, 4 in summer)
Quiet neighbour island, good for a half‑day walk
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.
Niijima Village center
Most guesthouses and bike rentals; good base for walking and surf spots
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
| Guesthouse dormitory bed2 × 1 night × ¥5,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥16,000 |
| Jet boat from Takeshiba (one‑way)2 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥5,000 |
| High‑speed ferry Niijima‑Shikinejima (return)2 × ¥820 · check | ¥1,640 |
| Bike rental per day2 × ¥800 · check | ¥1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,420 |
| Trip total≈ ¥18,830 per person per day, bed included | ¥37,660≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and ferry tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Soba noodle bowl | ¥600–¥1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥400–¥600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bike rental (full day) | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Ferry ticket (Niijima‑Shikinejima round)check | ¥820 (≈ US$6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No hospital on the island; serious injury requires evacuation to Tokyo
- Ferry may be cancelled in rough weather; check schedule before travel
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Niijima新島
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Tokyo; Japanese emergency numbers above.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jet boat Takeshiba → Niijima: about ¥2,500 (≈ US$17), 2 h 20 min (check)
- High‑speed ferry Niijima ↔ Shikinejima: ¥820 (≈ US$6) return, 15 min each way (check)
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 bathroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- 自転車を借りたいです — I would like to rent a bike (jitensha o karitai desu)
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 Niijima. 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: Jun–Sep (warm surf, less rain) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold sea, limited surf) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry schedule check (jet boat 2 h 20 min from Takeshiba; overnight 9 h).
- Bike rental plan – bring own or rent locally.
- Glass‑art workshop booking for autumn festival.
Sources
- officialNiijima official tourism site
- secondaryWikidata Niijima
- secondaryWikivoyage: Niijima, revision 5002872 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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