How to get to the tourist traffic highway on the outlying islands of Hong Kong?

The following is about outlying islands and traffic strategy. Everyone should know about the outlying islands in Hong Kong. The following small series introduces relevant information to everyone, so that everyone can better understand the traffic in this place, which may be encountered in the next trip.

: Introduction to the famous outlying islands

1. Ogasawara Islands

Ogasawara Islands is an island of Japan in the western Pacific Ocean, which is located in the sea area 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Its administrative division is under the jurisdiction of Ogasawara Village in Tokyo, and it is one of the four world natural heritages in Japan.

It is said that the Ogasawara Islands were discovered by Japanese explorer "Kogasawara Shinichi" in the 6th century A.D./KLOC-0, so the island was named "Kogasawara". In the center of the island, there is a monument to the discovery of an uninhabited island in Fanpu area, next to the Kogasawara Shrine dedicated to Kogasawara Zhencong.

The archipelago consists of more than 30 small islands, such as the famous mother island, mother island and Iwo Jima, with a total area of 104+0 square kilometers. Generally speaking, when visiting here, the focus will be on the "Father Island", so because of the limited space, today we will take the "Father Island" as an example to show you the charm of the Ogasawara Islands.

2. Mother Island:

Before/kloc-became the stronghold of European and American whaling ships in the early 0/9th century, no one settled here for a long time. It was an important military stronghold of Japan during the Pacific War and was occupied by the United States after the war. I didn't return to Japan until 1968. Because this period of history, coupled with the unique natural environment, gave birth to a completely different history and culture from Japan. In addition, the island's unique ecosystem is also very eye-catching.

Ogasawara Islands are islands formed by submarine volcanoes. Because they are not connected with other continents so far, they can maintain their unique ecosystems in the past. Because of its many rare creatures, it is also called "Galapagos Islands in the East".

If you are lucky, you may even meet the endangered species "black forest pigeon" designated as a natural monument, or some unique creatures, such as "",which is a snail. Because the climate here is warm all the year round, subtropical agricultural products and plant species are also quite rich. "Kogasawara Subtropical Agriculture Center" is a botanical garden, where you can enjoy unique tropical plants for free, and there is also a greenhouse for cultivating fruit trees, where you can see the growth of fruits. In addition, fruits grown on the island, such as passion fruit and small tomatoes, can be bought in JA agricultural products sightseeing sales office, which is highly recommended.

In addition to fruits, fresh and delicious seafood on Father's Island is also essential. The "island sushi" caught offshore and dipped in soy sauce is simple and has a deep taste. In addition, Kogasawara's local cuisine also includes precious turtle dishes. The taste of turtle is between fish and meat, and there is no fishy smell at all. At first, the tortoise was eaten for lack of food. Now, in order to protect animals, only 135 turtles are caught every year.

On the home island, there are also the National Astronomical Observatory and JAXA Aerospace Exploration Agency. Visitors can visit the huge astronomical telescope with a diameter of 20 meters at the National Observatory. After nightfall, you can see the stars all over the island, with little light damage. As long as you can see the beautiful Milky Way with the naked eye, it is a must-see attraction for everyone.

After the discovery of the Ogasawara Islands, people who supplied European and American whaling ships began to live here. During the Pacific War, it was an important military stronghold of Japan, so there are still many wartime traces. For example, the Kogasawara Shrine has a military facility called ""; Qiu Jipu Observatory also has an old arsenal with many bullet holes in it.

These traces of war remain on my father's island, conveying the memory of the Pacific War and reminding everyone of the cruelty of the war.

Kogasawara's rich natural scenery, special food culture and historical war relics are quite different from our state and full of great charm for tourists. Next time you come to Japan, you might as well arrange a trip to this island for a few days and experience the subtropical customs of Ogasawara Islands for yourself.

Practical information

Recommended routes for sightseeing in the mother island:

Days 1 and 6: on board;

Days 2~5: Father Island, the second tourist port, Kogasawara Tourist Center, ocean centre, Kogasawara.

Transportation to Father Island:

The mother island of the Ogasawara Islands can be reached by boat from Tokyo, which is the only mode of transportation. Entrance to Ogasawara Islands: Parent Island, and you can take the "Kogasawara Maru" from Takeshi, Tokyo.

You must make an appointment in advance to take a boat. You can make an appointment online in official website, or you can call directly or ask at the window, or you can make an appointment through a travel agency. At Zhi Zhu Pier Trestle, you can take the JR Yamanote Line to Hamamatsu Station and walk for 7 minutes. Or take the Seagull Line () to "Zhuzhi Station" and you can go straight to the pier. The sailing time is 1 1:00. Stop boarding 30 minutes before departure, so be sure to seize the time.

The information center on the fourth floor of the ship provides navigation information, sightseeing brochures of the mother island and the mother island, etc. There is also a deck and rest area overlooking the sea, where you can enjoy the sunset if the weather is good. The canteen provides three meals a day, ranging from ordinary meals such as curry and Lamian Noodles udon noodles to local delicacies in Kogasawara.

3. Room on board:

There are six kinds of rooms on board, ranging from single rooms to Datong shops, and bathrooms and shower facilities are quite complete. During the voyage, the ship will sometimes shake violently, and people who are prone to seasickness must take seasickness medicine in advance.

4. New Island

The mother island of Ogasawara Islands just introduced takes a whole day and a night by boat, and there is only one mode of transportation. However, this new island is closer to Tokyo. In addition to taking a boat, you can also choose to take a small plane, which is very convenient. Visitors who don't have enough time can choose here, which can save a lot of time on the road.

The endless white sand beach is close to the blue sea. Staring at the white waves and rough waves, you may forget that Japan is in the park.

On the east side of the island, about 6.5 kilometers along the coast of Yufupu, professional surfing competitions are held every year. This is the most representative surfing spot in Japan, and the waves along the coast of Yufupu, known as the first wave in Japan, have hosted many world competitions. Even if you don't come here to surf, you will be deeply attracted by the waves here.

The newly excavated flint on the island is only found in Lipari Island in Italy and Wonder Island in Japan, so we must not miss the olive "Wonder Glass" made of flint. If you make an appointment with the Glass Art Center in advance, you can also take a glass making course (charge) and make your own works.

When it comes to new island cuisine, "stinky dried fish ()" is the most famous. The soaking that has been circulated for more than 300 years has given the stinky dried fish a unique flavor and continued the traditional taste. Recommend "Island Sushi" to those who dare not eat stinky dried fish. "Island Sushi" is sushi made of fresh fish caught from the island coast dipped in soy sauce, which is a bit like "Island Sushi" in Ogasawara Islands.

Besides delicious food, there are hot springs on the island. Inspired by ancient Greek temples, "Tangbin Open-air Hot Spring" is located about 5 minutes' walk from Xindao Port. There are 6 open-air balconies, and 24-hour free bathing. While enjoying the sunset and starry sky, it is very healing.

In addition to the wind in the open air, there is also a sand bath, which is made of white sand along the yufupu and heated by natural hot springs. I suggest giving it a try.

Practical information

Go to transportation:

You can choose to go to the new island by boat or plane.

"High-speed hydrofoil jet boat" takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes by boat at Zhi Zhu trestle in Tokyo; The "Big Passenger Ship" takes a boat at Zhi Zhu Trestle in Tokyo, including the overnight stay on board, which is about 10 hour and 30 minutes.

In summer, the boat ride time will be shortened. If you take a "small passenger plane" from Tiaobu Airport to the new island, it only takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

Experience: Off-island diving.

Island tour and diving are naturally essential items, so they are written as major items.

Diving in Kogasawara.

Ogasawara Islands are located in the subtropical zone. Diving, as a part of island tour, is very mature and has many choices. The diving here is led by experienced divers, who are familiar with various conditions in Kogasawara waters and can lead different diving routes according to the applicant's ability. Dancing with dolphins is not impossible. If you are lucky, you can also see whales at close range, so that people can truly experience the beauty of this underwater world.

Venue: Fudao Diving Center

Address: Tokmachi, Ogasawara Village, Tokyo125231F.

Cost: per person 15500 yen, the price varies according to the package. You can choose when making an appointment.

Business hours: 7: 00 ~ 18: 00.

Appointment email: info @ d-blue.info.

Diving in the new island

Besides surfing, diving in the new island is also great. The sea water around the new island is very transparent. In the "New Island Diving Center", you can participate in experiential diving, three days of diving training, and get an international license as a scuba diver.

Tips:

This course is designed for students who have no time to complete the open water diver course. Under the supervision of professional divers, they learn the skills and experience needed for diving in open water environment. After the course, you will get SSI scuba diver certificate, and after additional training, you can also upgrade to SSI open water diver certificate.

The new island diving center must be booked at least two days in advance to participate.

Experience diving: full reservation system, limited to 8 people per day, cost 16200 yen/person.

Diving license course: full reservation system, the course lasts for 3 days and costs 52,920 yen/person.

Business hours: from late July to late August, from 7:30 to 18:30 every day, with irregular holidays.

Address: 4-6-9, Xindao Village, Tokyo, China.

Official website: /niiijima

Island traffic

As the saying goes: infinite scenery is at a dangerous peak. Although these outlying islands are not "dangerous", it is still difficult to get close to the sea on the island because of the simple transportation mode, long journey and occasional typhoon. Therefore, it is not recommended that people who travel to Japan for the first time choose this route.

The following figure clearly shows the various modes of transportation to outlying islands. You can know which means of transportation to use by comparing the colors of the lines.

1. Take a boat to the outlying islands

Bamboo trestle bridge ~ Oshima: Donghai steamboat: take the high-speed steamboat Jetfoil for about 1 hour for 45 minutes; Large ships take about 6 hours (night flight)

Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Lidao: Donghai Steamboat: It takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; It takes about 7 hours and 35 minutes by ordinary boat.

Zhuzhanqiao ~ New Island: Donghai Steamboat: It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; An ordinary boat takes about 8 hours and 30 minutes (night flight)

Zhuzhanqiao ~ Shigen Island: Donghai Steamboat: Take the high-speed steamboat Jetfoil for about 3 hours; About 9 hours by ordinary boat (night flight)

Trestle ~ Hazuki K? Zu Island: Donghai Steamboat: It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes by high-speed steamboat Jetfoil; The ship took about 9 hours and 55 minutes (night flight)

Bamboo Zhanqiao ~ Miyake Island: East China Sea Steamboat: It takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes for an ordinary boat (night flight).

Zhuzhanqiao ~ Yucang Island: East China Sea Steamboat: The average boat takes about 7 hours and 25 minutes (night flight).

Zhuzhanqiao ~ Bazhang Island ~ Qingdao: Steamboats in the East China Sea. Zhuzhanqiao ~ Bazhang Island: Generally, it takes about 10 hour and 20 minutes (night trip); From Bazhang Island to Qingdao: It takes about 3 hours by ordinary boat.

Bamboo trestle ~ mother island ~ mother island: Kogasawara shipping. Zhu Zhanqiao ~ Fudao: about 24 hours; Mother Island ~ Mother Island: It takes about 2 hours by ordinary boat.

2. fly to the outlying islands.

Haneda Airport ~ Hachiba: ANA: About 55 minutes.

Adjust the flight field ~ Oshima: New Central Airlines: about 25 minutes.

Adjust the flight field ~ New Island ~ Shigen Island: New Central Airlines. Adjust the flight field to the new island: about 40 minutes; From New Island to Shigen Island: Donghai steamboat and Shen Xin steamboat: about 15 minutes.

Adjust the flight location ~ Hazuki K? Zu Island: New Central Airlines: about 45 minutes.

Wu Airport ~ Miyake Island: New Central Airlines: about 50 minutes.

From Bazhang Island to Qingdao: Dong Bang air helicopter: about 20 minutes.

3. Transportation costs

Among the Izu Islands, Oshima, Kojima, Shi Gen, prodigy, Hazuki K? Zu, Miyake and Miyako are close to Tokyo. Passenger ships or large ships need about 6- 10 hours, high-speed ships need 2-3.5 hours, and airplanes need 1 hour. The cost is about 3,000 ~ 25,000 yen for the ship and 0/2,000 ~/0/7,000 yen for the plane.

The passenger ship takes about 1 1- 14 hours, and it takes about 1- 1.5 hours to reach Bazhang Island or Qingzhi Island by plane. The cost is about 8000~3 1000 yen for the ship and 22000~34000 yen for the plane. It takes more than a whole day to reach the mother island or mother island of Ogasawara Islands by passenger ship (the plane is not navigable yet). The cost is around 23,000 to 78,000 yen.

Tips:

For the latest transportation information, please refer to the transportation company official website.