Izu Ōshima

伊豆大島

A volcanic island and certified Geopark known for Mount Mihara, camellia oil, and its history as a place of exile.

What it is

A volcanic island in the Izu Islands administered as part of Tokyo.
A certified Japan Geopark located within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
An island that served as a place of exile for several centuries.
A community of over seven thousand residents famous for camellia oil production.

Mount Mihara, the highest point on the island at 758 meters.
The Oshima cherry tree, which is designated as a special natural monument.
Extensive groves of camellia flowers used for local oil products.
Geological formations resulting from major volcanic eruptions and seismic activity.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.