Nii-jimaNii-jima (Niijima) is a volcanic island in the Izu Islands chain, administered by Tokyo Metropolis. It is known locally for beaches, coastal scenery and marine recreation.
The island’s coastline includes sandy beaches suited to swimming and surfing and accessible coastal trails. Small harbors and ferry connections link it to other Izu Islands and to mainland ports.
The island originated from volcanic activity and features rugged coastal topography with low mountains and cliffs. Local settlements and services are concentrated in a few small villages and the island has seasonal visitor traffic.
Niijima sits in the Philippine Sea as part of the Izu archipelago, south of Honshu. It is reached by regular ferry services from mainland ports and by occasional island flights to nearby airfields.
- Administration and distance: Administratively part of Tokyo Metropolis despite lying about 200 to 300 kilometres south of the Tokyo mainland, it is one of the Izu Islands.
Nearby Attractions to Nii-jima#
Best Time to Visit Nii-jima#
Aim for spring or early autumn to enjoy pleasant weather and avoid the busiest summer weeks.
Weather & Climate near Nii-jima#
Nii-jima's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 6°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2335 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 7° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 5.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 195 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 5.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 199 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 15° - 21° | 18° | 213 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 18° - 23° | 21° | 291 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| July | Good | 22° - 26° | 24° | 194 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 217 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Very Good | 21° - 26° | 23° | 269 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 17° - 22° | 19° | 254 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
How to Get to Nii-jima#
Niijima (Nii-jima) is one of the Izu Islands administered by Tokyo. From Tokyo you can reach Niijima by ferry or high-speed passenger boat from the Takeshiba/Tokyo waterfront passenger terminals (boats depart from the Hamamatsuchō/Takeshiba area), or by small regional flights from Chōfu Airport to Niijima Airport. Ferry/flight timetables are seasonal-check Tokai Kisen (and local airlines) for schedules.
Tips for Visiting Nii-jima#
- Check ferry and high‑speed boat schedules from Tokyo/Atami and book ahead for weekends or holiday periods, since sea services to Nii‑jima sell out quickly.
- Rent a bicycle or scooter on arrival - public transport on Nii‑jima is sparse and two‑wheel transport is the easiest way to reach beaches and surf spots around the island.