Aogashima

What it is

• The southernmost inhabited island of the Izu chain located 360 kilometers south of Tokyo.
• A double volcano featuring a large caldera with a secondary inner cone.
• The least populated municipality in Japan with all residents living on the outer crater rim.
• A Class C active volcano classified by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

What to see

• The inner volcanic cone situated inside the larger caldera floor.
• Otonbu peak which serves as the highest point at 423 meters above sea level.
• Steep coastal cliffs that surround the entire island instead of sandy beaches.
• Local production facilities for Aochu, a specialty sweet potato shochu.

Getting there

• Travel is only possible by taking a boat or helicopter from Hachijojima.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.