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Sep 4, 2024

Tips for Hachijojima?

Have any of you visited Hachijojima? I have wanted to travel there for a while, but wanted to know a) how long you'd recommend to see all the main things, b) any attractions that could be good for kids there, c) foods worth trying (restaurant/cafe suggestions are welcomed). Or are there other Tokyo islands that you think are better to visit if you've explored other ones?

genkidesu

genkidesu

Love to travel, interested in J-beauty products and consider myself a convenience store snack aficionado. Navigating the ever-present challenges of expat life, particularly about my TCK's (third culture kids).

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  • TonetoEdo

    on Sep 5

    I adore Hachijojima! I've visited twice but only in winter. A long time ago, it was promoted as "Japan's Hawaii". I'd say one or two overnights is enough. Look up my reviews of Hachijo attractions! When I stayed at Lido Park Resort on the east side of the island, there were many families - grandparents with their grandchildren and parents with very small kids. There's a pool, rental bicycles, and a nice onsen there. There are camping/cottage options, too. Fureai Ranch has gorgeous, docile Jersey cows. I recommend asking the ranch about milking and grazing times and visiting the Jersey Cafe for pudding and soft ice cream. Hattori Yashiki has dance and drum performances. Nearby is the Meiyu textile workshop, perhaps more appealing to adults than kids. But it might spark children's interest in traditional textiles. Look out for a hanafuda card set that features the Hachijo dialect which might appeal to word nerds. I noticed lots of car rentals. The island is two volcanic mountains so lots of up and down and roads that go around. The hiking routes are not easy but awesome because they're jungley.

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  • genkidesu

    on Sep 6

    @TonetoEdo This is such a hugely helpful answer! It sounds like there's something activity-wise that all of us will enjoy, and I like the sound of the resort you mentioned. I had a quick look online for car rental companies and it seems like there are a ton of businesses available to choose from, so that makes it easy for getting from A to B.

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  • genkidesu

    on Sep 6

    @TonetoEdo Just re-upping this article of yours that I rediscovered: https://www.city-cost.com/blogs/TonetoEdo/GO9mX-living_food_shopping_japan2020_hachijojima_tokyo#body Might be helpful for anyone else looking at visiting there!

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  • TonetoEdo

    on Sep 6

    @genkidesu I'm considering getting away again to Hachijojima for the winter break. It can be a bit rainy in December and January, but the weather is warm enough that you don't need a coat. ...And I'm also looking at island-hopping!

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  • BigfamJapan

    on Sep 6

    I haven't been, but you two have made it sound very appealing! I hope I get the chance to visit it someday.

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  • TonetoEdo

    on Sep 7

    @BigfamJapan If you're into hiking, driving, nature, and onsens, it's worth a visit. I've done the trip on the overnight ferry. That's an experience in itself - night views from Tokyo Bay at departure and possibly whales and dolphins.

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