Journeys in Japan - 2011/07/05 - Ogasawara Islands Part 1

"Jewels in the ocean Ogasawara Islands 1"

Jul. 5, Tue.
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- Chichi-jima Ogasawara Islands
- JJ that swims with dolphins
- Only Ogasawara's hibiscus dish

Only last month, the Ogasawara Islands became the fourth place in Japan to be designated as a World Heritage site. The remote islands float in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo, and can only be reached by taking a 25.5-hour journey by boat from the mainland. Among the 30 subtropical islands, large and small, only two are inhabited.
In this program, JJ heads for one of the two, called Chichijima.
The isolated islands are still rich in nature, both land and sea, and migrating dolphins can be seen in the beautiful waters around the islands all year.

Ogasawara Maru
The only ocean liner connecting the Japanese mainland to the Ogasawara Islands.
Basic sailing schedule: Once every six days between Tokyo's Takeshiba Terminal and Chichijima of the Ogasawara Islands
* Sailing schedule changes according to the season. Check for the latest schedule.
Journey time: 25.5 hours
Fares: Five types from Second class (23,590 yen) to Deluxe (59,040 yen)
A restaurant, shower rooms, and other facilities are also available on board.

Ogasawara Kaiun website (in English)
http://www.ogasawarakaiun.co.jp/english/

Dolphin Swimming Tour
Since Ogasawara has a warm climate throughout the year, Chichijima offers Dolphin Swimming Tours, a popular activity where tourists can swim with wild dolphins in the surrounding waters. Whales may also be sighted according to the season.
Season: All year round
* Humpback whales may be sighted from February to April, and sperm whales, from early summer to autumn.
One-day tour charges: 8,000 yen - 10,000 yen
There are several tour operators on the island and charges and services differ accordingly. A list is available on the Ogasawara Village Tourist Association website.

Ogasawara Village Tourist Association website (in English)
http://www.ogasawaramura.com/en/

Accommodation
Accommodation must be reserved since camping is prohibited all over Ogasawara.
There is a wide range of accommodation facilities to choose from, ranging from reasonable places to stay for long visits to relaxing resort hotels. Most accommodation details are available on the Ogasawara Village Tourist Association website.

Ogasawara Village Tourist Association website (in English)
http://www.ogasawaramura.com/en/

Traveler: JJ
Access Map

Download: http://www.fileserve.com/file/P2A22yP/20110705 Journeys in Japan - Ogasawara Islands Part 1.mkv

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