National Parks Of Japan

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Volcanic Exploration in Izu Oshima Geopark

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Discover an active volcano and black sand desert with an expert guide

Explore the caldera of Mount Mihara, the active volcano that created Izu Oshima Island, and hike across the scoria "black sand" of the Ura Sabaku, a desert-like expanse covered in small black rocks.

Discover and learn about the unique geological features of Izu Oshima with a guide who is an expert in volcanic activity. See and touch the magnificent natural features of Izu Oshima Geopark, and feel the power of the Earth's volcanic activity while lying in the hot sand.

activity   guided   hiking   volcano  
Details
Available Year-round
Duration Full-day course: 6 hours; half-day course: 3 hours 30 minutes or 4 hours
Cost Full-day course: 14,000 yen
half-day course: 8,800 yen (4 hours), 7,700 yen (3 hours and 30 minutes)
*Various discounts available
Foreign Languages English
Contact Global Nature Club
Address 1-74 Motomachi Kitano, Oshima Town, Tokyo
Phone (+81)4992-2-1966
Email info@global-ds.com
Website http://www.global-ds.com/

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