Tokyo’s Secret Okinawa? Discovering Niijima Island (Japan Ep. 6)
🌊 Explore Niijima Island, one of the most stunning islands in Japan close to Tokyo, for an off-the-beaten-path Japan travel experience. Niijima island is a hidden beach paradise with activities like surfing, volcanic sand spa, or just relaxing by the secluded beaches. Niijima feels like Tokyo’s answer to Okinawa… but with zero crowds. Join us on the journey to discover the beauty of Niijima and it’s unique culture!
In this episode, we take a short flight from Tokyo to Niijima, discover remote beaches, bike through quiet villages, try local island food, get buried in volcanic sand, and soak in an oceanside onsen under the stars.
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📍LOCATION: Niijima Island, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
🚢 ACCESS: Overnight ferry or flight from Tokyo
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2 Comments
🔥 Most underrated island in Japan? Niijima might be it.
Would you go here instead of flying all the way to Okinawa?
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Fantastic 😂❤