Iojima

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Floating solitarily in the ocean south of the Satsuma Peninsula, the volcano island "Iojima" (Mishima Village) is an ultimate, hidden adventure destination home to the actively breathing volcano "Iodake," allowing visitors to directly experience Earth's raw tectonic life force. The standout marvel for international travelers is that the ocean colors inside the harbor transform dreamily into brilliant emerald-green or reddish-brown due to the volcano's mineral richness, an extraordinary panorama that completely astounds visiting adventurers. Bathing in the natural "Higashi Onsen," a free-flowing wild野天 bath perched directly along a sheer coastal cliff looking over the vast Pacific, is highly praised by global explorers as a supreme hidden hot spring. Entirely removed from urban noise, it is a premier power spot to experience Earth's epic living energy.

Iojima
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Bird's eye「硫黄島」(「グラフかごしま」令和5年冬号)

Bird's eye「硫黄島」(「グラフかごしま」令和5年冬号)

Kagoshima Prefecture

Iojima

Address
Iojima, Mishima Village, Kagoshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://mishimamura.com/gaiyoukankou/kankou/%e8%a6%b3%e5%85%89%e3%83%91%e3%83%b3%e3%83%ac%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e7%ad%89/
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Mishima Village

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