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Aoga-shima

The inhabited, southernmost island of the Izu Islands, located 360 km from Tokyo. Aogashima, Japan's smallest village in terms of population (170 as of Jan. 1, 2014). The island features two main calderas:Nairinzan of 223 m and Gairinzan of 423 m. The only location in Japan to be selected as one of 13 superb views to see in one's lifetime.
Zhang Daqiang

Zhang Daqiang

A photographer who has collaborated with Sony, also signed as a photographer to Getty Images. A Baidu Travel Dream Traveler, signed to Ctrip as a photographer, Dolphin Duoduo gold-ranked experiencer

Fall

Day 1

Helicopter

Helicopter

You can take a 30-minute helicopter flight from Hachijojima with Toho Air Service to reach Aogashima
Aerial view of Aogashima Island

Aerial view of Aogashima Island

Let's start with an aerial view of Aogashima Island.
Hingya

Hingya

I have to bring my bento lunchbox and go find this thing called Hingya (geothermal steam) to cook my meal.
The Hingya warmed up my food.

The Hingya warmed up my food.

These things that taste like sweet potato took the longest to cook.
The underground volcanic steam is venting.

The underground volcanic steam is venting.

The volcanic steam here doesn't have the strong smell of sulfur like the volcanoes I've visited before. It's pretty much odorless.
The natural environment of Maruyama Walking Path

The natural environment of Maruyama Walking Path

The color of sunlight filtering through the trees onto the moss is pretty nice.
The trail along Maruyama Walking Path

The trail along Maruyama Walking Path

Uphill, downhill, up the stairs, down the stairs. This is typical of the island.

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Day 2

Osato Shrine

Osato Shrine

These shrines are filled with mysterious ancient atmosphere.
Hokora

Hokora

If you want to see them, it's really not easy. Because you need to climb the mountain!
The path towards Oyama Prospect Park

The path towards Oyama Prospect Park

The path towards Oyama Prospect Park is not easy to find
Daytime at Oyama Prospect Park

Daytime at Oyama Prospect Park

The first time I went up in the morning, I was walking against the light.
Nighttime at Oyama Prospect Park

Nighttime at Oyama Prospect Park

In the afternoon, I came back one more time, and I wanted to see the stars at night, so I came once more.
Deserted pier

Deserted pier

The once bustling pier is now devoid of people
Wharf

Wharf

It took me quite a while to walk around to reach here

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Day 3

Aerial view of Aogashima

Aerial view of Aogashima

Before leaving, let's take another look at Aogashima from the sky.
Aerial view of Hachijojima

Aerial view of Hachijojima

When returning from Aogashima to Tokyo, you need to transfer flights at Hachijojima.
Hachijojima

Hachijojima

This island is also a part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
Hachijojima crater

Hachijojima crater

There are more than a few of volcanoes in Japan.

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