North Iwo Jima
Island Volcanic island in the Ogasawara archipelago, remote
North Iwo Jima is a remote volcanic island in the Volcano Islands administered by Tokyo. Access is restricted and it is not a regular tourist destination due to military and conservation controls.
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North Iwo Jima (Kita Iwo Jima) is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Volcano Islands group of the northwestern Pacific, administered by Tokyo. It is one of the smaller, remote islands in the chain north of Iwo Jima and south of the Ogasawara Islands.
The island is volcanic, largely rugged and without civilian infrastructure; it is not routinely open to tourists. It is typically visited only by authorised scientific, military or governmental parties and is subject to access restrictions.
Geographically it lies in the Philippine Sea as part of the Volcano Islands and is administered by Tokyo’s island subprefecture rather than by a nearby prefecture on the main islands.
- Access: Administered as part of Tokyo Metropolis' outlying island groups; access is restricted and usually requires official permission.
How to Get to North Iwo Jima #
North Iwo Jima is not served by commercial transport. Any visit requires official permission from Japanese authorities and is generally limited to scientific, military, or governmental missions.
Tips for Visiting North Iwo Jima #
- Access is extremely restricted and generally not available to tourists - anyone planning travel must check Japanese government permissions.
- The island has sensitive ecology and historical sites; organised scientific or military visits are typical.
- Expect challenging sea conditions and limited to no facilities.
Best Time to Visit North Iwo Jima #
There is no regular tourist season; visits are rare and require special permission and planning.
Weather & Climate near North Iwo Jima #
North Iwo Jima's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1456 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (171 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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