Follow me!

Miyake Island – Izu Archipelago, Tokyo

2020/11/25

Miyake Island is located 175km south of Tokyo metropolitan area and 18km north of Mikura Island.
It holds active volcano, Mt. Oyama, which makes large part of island’s interior off limit.

Exterior of the island consists of larva rock reef and black sand beaches.

2 major ports, Sabigahama Port and Miike Port, have enough depth to attract open water species.

Saltwater Species

  • Yellowfin Tuna
  • Mahimahi
  • Big-eye Trevally, White Trevally, and Bluefin Trevally
  • Amberjack, Yellowtail Amberjack, Raibow Runner, Amber-stripe Scad
  • Frigate Mackerel and Blue Mackerel
  • Blackfin Seabass

Freshwater Species

Tairo Pond in the southern part of island host freshwater species.

  • Largemouth Bass and Bluegill

Map

Access by Sea

Take Tokai Kisen Ferry from Takeshima Pier in Tokyo bound Miyakejima
Make internet reservation to save $$$.

Tokai Kisen Ferry
http://www.tokaikisen.co.jp/english/

Access by Air

Take daily flight from Haneda Airport.