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Island hopping to Niijima and Shikinejima, floating offshore.
A 2-night, 3-day island trip by boat, bicycle, and on foot.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Depart on a large passenger ship at night, with the night view of Tokyo in the background. When you wake up the next morning, you will be greeted by an extraordinary view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the first day, start cycling from the port of Niijima, feeling the sea breeze. After exploring the town of Niijima, which is built with “Koga stone”, visit a workshop where you can learn about the unique food culture of Niijima, \u201ckusaya,\u201d and salt making. Enjoy hiking with views of beautiful white beaches and milky blue seas that look like a foreign country. In the evening, take a ferry to neighboring Shikine Island, and indulge in the island’s seafood and hot springs to your heart’s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the second day, start with meditation at a temple. After calming your mind, set off for fishing experiences and scenic hot spring tours. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join us for a special journey filled with discovery and encounters, where the unique characteristics of Niijima Island and Shikinejima Island weave together to create a vibrant tapestry of colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u3010Featuring\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Niijima Island>
\u25cf Explore a town built from Koga stone, which is rare even on a global scale. See how Koga stone is used to make Niijima glass.
\u25cf Visit a workshop where young artisans make salt, and try Niijima’s famous kusuya fish.
\u25cf Enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of exotic beaches and hiking trails overlooking the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<Shikinejima Island>
\u25cf The underwater hot springs that gush forth from the rocks are impressive. Explore the hidden hot springs of the scenic Shikinejima Island.
\u25cf Enjoy seafood to your heart’s content at a minshuku (guesthouse), including salt-baked sea bream from Shikinejima Island.
\u25cf Enjoy a leisurely island lifestyle with morning meditation at a temple and sea fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



\u3010Tour detail\u3011<\/strong>
Gathering time: September 26, 2025 (Fri) at 9:30PM at Tokyo Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal (Large passenger ship departs at 10:00PM)
*If you wish to stay overnight on Niijima Island, please consult us separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation: Hidabun (in Shikinejima)\u30009 Shikinejima, Niijima Village, Tokyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

End time: September 28, 2025 (Sun) at 5:15 PM at Tokyo Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal (Jet boat arrives at 5:05 PM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cycling distance: Day 1 approximately 26 km (with a hike along the way)
\u203bNo cycling on Day 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participation fee: 58,000 yen (tax included)
\u203bPer person based on two people sharing a room. Includes bicycle rental fees for Circles, SimWorks, and Brompton bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203bIf you wish to participate with your own bicycle, please indicate this when applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included in the participation fee: Ferry fare between Tokyo and Shikinejima (round-trip), guide fee, accommodation fee (1 night with 2 meals), meal expenses (2 lunches), sightseeing experience fee, snacks, support vehicle (capable of transporting luggage), insurance fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not included in the participation fee: Round-trip transportation costs from your home to the meeting point and from the disbandment point back to your home, meal and beverage costs not included in the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203bIn cases of high participant numbers, shared rooms with other guests may be arranged. Please note this in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfRegistration is complete upon payment of the participation fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cfMinimum number of participants: 1 person. Maximum number of participants: 20 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Notice\u3011<\/strong>
Please bring your own cycling helmet. If you do not have one, please let us know in the remarks. You can borrow a helmet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u3010Sign up for participation\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For inquiries regarding tour details, please contact at:
https:\/\/papersky.jp\/contact<\/a> (PAPERSKY Tour de Nippon Secretariat)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tour is a package tour organized by the Tokyo Tourism Federation Shikinejima Tourism Association, with planning and cooperation from PAPERSKY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo Tourism Federation Shikinejima Tourism Association
923 Shikinejima, Niijima Village, Tokyo 100-0511\u3000Registered Travel Agency No. 2-6196<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning and coordination: PAPERSKY
Organizer: Shikinejima Tourism Association, Tokyo Tourism Federation
Co-organizer: Shikinejima Village<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\uff1cTour de Nippon Supporters\uff1e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circles<\/a>
SimWorks<\/a>
POC<\/a>
macpac<\/a>
Brompton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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