Izu-shotō Getting there & around

Getting around

Island hopping is easy on the daily ferries that run up and down the island chains. In addition, three ferries daily between Nii-jima and Shikine-jima (¥420, 10 minutes) make day trips possible.

Buses run on the larger islands, infrequently. Hitching, while possible, is not that easy (folks here are less inclined to stop than those elsewhere of Japan). Cars and scooters are ideal on all the islands, though you’ll need an international license to rent them. Bicycle rentals are widely available, but the granny bikes on offer are no joy on hills; consider bringing your own bike.