Hachijojima Freesia Festival

Hachijojima holds an annual Freesia Festival to celebrate the arrival of spring. The festival began over 40 years…

Mt. Hachijo-Fuji

Volcanic mountain on the north side which you can climb in about 45-60 minutes from road that circles…

Kukansha in Long Beach 1983

Beautiful cafe in one of the most remote areas of the island—which must also qualify as Tokyo’s most distant (after all, you’re still in Tokyo Metropolis in Hachijojima). The cakes were excellent and the views from the upper balcony magnificent.

Hachijo Onsen Hotel

One of Hachijojima’s hidden spots—an abandoned hotel on the south side of the island. The hotel is now…

Hachijojima History and Folk Museum

A museum of Hachijo Island that explores the island’s history. The museum is broken into sections that deal…

Fureai Bokujo Farm

Farm half way up Mount Nishi where Hachijo cows graze. Would be an unremarkable tourist spot were it not for the observation deck which provides one of the best views of the island. Admission is free.

Hachijo Botantical Garden

Large botanical garden opened in 1962. The grounds includes greenhouse with plants native to the island, a view point, and woodland. The Hachijo Visitor Center is also located in the grounds and is a good place to start to get maps and plan what you’re going to see (you an also see the glowing mushrooms native to the island!).

Borawazawa Hot Spring

Along with Uramigataki Hot Spring, Borawazawa Hot Spring is Hachijo Island’s other free onsen. Located in a shack…

Kashitate Mukaizato Hot Spring

Popular with the locals because it is the closest hot spring to the town. The onsen is housed…

Uramigataki Hot Spring

Another famous onsen on Hachijo Island. This one is all the more remarkable because it’s free! Despite this…

Miharashi no Yu

If you only went to one hot spring on Hachijojima it would have to be Miharashi no Yu. The…