Islands in Tokyo

All 62 Islands in Tokyo we have written up in English.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Hachijō-kojima

Hachijō-kojima

An uninhabited island in the Izu chain known for its unique history of mass migration and divers...

Minamitorishima

Minamitorishima

Minamitorishima is Japan's easternmost point, a restricted triangular island used exclusively fo...

Tsukishima

Tsukishima

A reclaimed island district in Tokyo Bay famous for its dense concentration of monjayaki restaur...

Izu Ōshima

Izu Ōshima

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

Chichijima

Chichijima

A remote UNESCO World Heritage island and national park offering unique biodiversity and a histo...

Miyakejima

Miyakejima

An active volcanic island and national park known for its unique geological sites, endemic birdl...

Anijima

Anijima

An uninhabited state-owned island north of Chichijima featuring unique dry shrub forests and rar...

Imōtojima

Imōtojima

An uninhabited island in the Ogasawara chain known for its unique biodiversity and history of Me...

Anejima

Anejima

An uninhabited island in the Ogasawara chain offering a glimpse of a former settlement within a...

Harumi

Harumi

A modern waterfront district in Chuo Ward built on reclaimed land, featuring the former 2020 Oly...

Umi no mori

Umi no mori

A massive reclaimed island in Tokyo Bay transformed from a former landfill into a sprawling publ...

Central Breakwater Landfill Sites

Central Breakwater Landfill Sites

A massive landfill site in Tokyo Bay featuring Olympic waterways, industrial facilities, and the...

Keihinjima

Keihinjima

An industrial man-made island in Tokyo Bay offering unique close-up views of airplanes taking of...

Katsushima

Katsushima

An artificial island in Tokyo featuring a major horse racing track, a public aquarium, and a lar...

Minamijima

Minamijima

An uninhabited submerged karst island and natural monument offering rare fossils and nesting sit...

Jōnanjima

Jōnanjima

An industrial artificial island in Tokyo Bay featuring a seaside park with views of planes and s...

Yumenoshima

Yumenoshima

A forty-three hectare park on reclaimed land featuring a tropical greenhouse and a historic wood...

Tennōzu Isle

Tennōzu Isle

A redeveloped waterfront district in Tokyo featuring art galleries, a theater, and a scenic boar...

Myōken Island

Myōken Island

A small industrial river island on the Kyu-Edo River featuring a historic shrine and a private m...

Nakōdo Island

Nakōdo Island

An uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage island in the Ogasawara chain known for rare albatross colo...

Yomejima

Yomejima

An uninhabited island in Ogasawara National Park known for rare albatross breeding and ongoing n...

Heiwajima

Heiwajima

An artificial island in Tokyo's Ota Ward featuring a boat race stadium, logistics hubs, and a na...

Otōtojima

Otōtojima

An uninhabited island in the Ogasawara National Park featuring rare dragonflies, mountain peaks,...

Hanshima

Hanshima

An uninhabited volcanic island and National Park sanctuary south of Niijima, famous for rare bir...

Shōwajima

Shōwajima

An industrial artificial island in Tokyo Bay featuring public parks, a monorail station, and mas...

North Iwo Jima

North Iwo Jima

An uninhabited volcanic island in the Ogasawara chain featuring a high peak, ancient archaeologi...

Tadanae Island

Tadanae Island

An uninhabited island near Kozushima known for its seabird colonies and a large population of Ja...

Fudeshima

Fudeshima

A thirty-meter volcanic rock shaped like a writing brush tip, recognized as one of Japan's top s...

Shibaura Island

Shibaura Island

A modern residential district surrounded by canals, offering a scenic walking trail and a quiet...

Zenisu

Zenisu

A remote group of reefs south of Cape Irozaki known for world-class fishing, scuba diving, and d...

Nishinoshima

Nishinoshima

An active volcanic island and UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for its unique ecosystem...

Nii-jima

Nii-jima

A volcanic island south of Tokyo famous for its white sand beaches, unique stone carvings, and f...

Hachijō-jima

Hachijō-jima

A subtropical volcanic island in the Izu chain offering national park scenery, whale watching, a...

Smith Island

Smith Island

An uninhabited volcanic island in the Izu chain featuring basalt rock formations and a significa...

Mikura-jima

Mikura-jima

An inhabited volcanic island south of Tokyo famous for wild bottlenose dolphins and protected se...

Shikine-jima

Shikine-jima

A small volcanic island in the Izu chain featuring natural hot springs, white sand beaches, and...

Lot's Wife

Lot's Wife

A massive 99-meter volcanic rock formation in the Pacific Ocean serving as a landmark and a sanc...

Mukojima

Mukojima

An uninhabited island in the Ogasawara chain featuring a pioneer grave and a successful albatros...

Iwo Jima

Iwo Jima

A volcanic island and former battlefield now serving as a Japan Self-Defense Forces air base wit...

Mukōjima

Mukōjima

An uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage island in the Ogasawara chain, recognized for its unique pe...

Odaiba

Odaiba

A reclaimed island in Tokyo Bay featuring historic 19th-century fortresses alongside modern arch...

Benten Island

Benten Island

An artificial island in Ueno Park featuring a temple dedicated to Benzaiten, modeled after Chiku...

Toshima

Toshima

A small volcanic island covered in camellia trees, offering ancient ruins and the chance to see...

Kōzu-shima

Kōzu-shima

An inhabited volcanic island in the Izu chain featuring a prominent lava dome and certified dark...

Toyosu

Toyosu

A modern waterfront district in Tokyo Bay featuring the world-famous fish market and extensive s...

Ōnohara Islands

Ōnohara Islands

Uninhabited volcanic reefs west of Miyakejima offering a protected bird habitat and prime locati...

Hahajima

Hahajima

A remote island in the Ogasawara National Park offering unique endemic wildlife, mountain hiking...

Tori-shima

Tori-shima

An uninhabited volcanic island and National Natural Monument serving as a critical breeding grou...

No.3 Battery

No.3 Battery

A historic island fortress turned public park offering ruins of 19th-century military defenses a...

Harinoiwa

Harinoiwa

An uninhabited rocky island in the Mukojima Group featuring a steep 136-meter peak rising direct...

Higashijima

Higashijima

An uninhabited island in the Chichijima group recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site...

Hirajima

Hirajima

An uninhabited island in the Ogasawara chain and a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its pris...

Kitanoshima

Kitanoshima

An uninhabited UNESCO World Natural Heritage island and reef system at the northernmost point of...

Nishijima

Nishijima

An uninhabited island and UNESCO World Natural Heritage site located within the Chichijima Group...

Aogashima

Aogashima

A remote double volcano island south of Tokyo featuring a unique caldera within a caldera and Ja...

Jinai-tō

Jinai-tō

An uninhabited volcanic island near Niijima that serves as a natural breakwater and a protected...

Inamba-jima

Inamba-jima

An uninhabited volcanic rock in the Izu Islands known for its steep cliffs and historical Japane...

Tsukuda Island

Tsukuda Island

A historic district where Edo-period fishing village charm meets modern high-rise living, famous...

Bayonnaise Rocks

Bayonnaise Rocks

A remote volcanic reef formation south of Tokyo, serving as a resting place for migratory birds...

Okinotorishima

Okinotorishima

Japan's southernmost point featuring two tiny outcroppings protected by concrete embankments and...

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