Things to Do in Mikurajima (御蔵島村), Tokyo: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Mikurajima (御蔵島村) in Tokyo Prefecture (Kanto, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ōnohara Jima (大野原島), Miyake Jima (三宅島), Satadō Misaki (サタドー岬) and served by Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal via the regional hub at Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno & Haneda Airport (HND). Set at 840 m elevation (33.8747°N, 139.6031°E), Mikurajima offers travelers a base for sampling regional Edomae nigiri sushi, Tokyo shoyu & tsukemen ramen, Monjayaki (Tsukishima) cuisine and exploring neighboring Miyake (三宅村) (24.6 km), Kōzushima (神津島村) (56.4 km), Niijima (新島村) (63.6 km), Toshima Village (利島村) (78 km).

Mikurajima Village covers the inhabited island of Mikurajima, one of the northern islands in the Izu archipelago in the Philippine Sea, 200 km south of Tokyo and 19 km south-southeast of Miyakejima, and the uninhabited islet of Inambajima. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the village has a warmer and wetter climate than central Tokyo. Mikurajima Village was founded on October 1, 1923, when the Izu islands were administratively divided into villages and towns. The village economy is dominated by seasonal tourism supplemented by forestry and commercial fishing. Within Tokyo Prefecture, Mikurajima (御蔵島村) serves as a village (村) in Tokyo Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as 23 historic & futuristic special wards (Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza) plus leafy Western Tokyo Tama cities (Kichijoji/Musashino, Mitaka, Tachikawa, Hachioji/Mount Takao).

What to See & Do in Mikurajima (御蔵島村): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Mikurajima (御蔵島村) from Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal at 840 m elevation (33.8747°N, 139.6031°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Mikurajima):

• Ōnohara Jima (大野原島) — local sightseeing landmark near Mikurajima (御蔵島村).
• Miyake Jima (三宅島) — local sightseeing landmark near Mikurajima (御蔵島村).
• Satadō Misaki (サタドー岬) — local sightseeing landmark near Mikurajima (御蔵島村).
• Mikura-jima — local sightseeing landmark near Mikurajima (御蔵島村).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Mikurajima: Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal (connecting to Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno & Haneda Airport (HND)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Mikurajima

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Tokyo Prefecture and Kanto:

• Miyake (三宅村) — 24.6 km from Mikurajima (Tokyo Prefecture)
• Kōzushima (神津島村) — 56.4 km from Mikurajima (Tokyo Prefecture)
• Niijima (新島村) — 63.6 km from Mikurajima (Tokyo Prefecture)
• Toshima Village (利島村) — 78 km from Mikurajima (Tokyo Prefecture)
• Hachijō (八丈町) — 87.5 km from Mikurajima (Tokyo Prefecture)

Getting to Mikurajima & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Mikurajima (御蔵島村) via Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: Direct international flights into Haneda (HND, 20m from center) and Narita (NRT, 40–60m); connected to all JR East & JR Central Shinkansen lines plus JR Chuo Line to West Tokyo. From Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno & Haneda Airport (HND), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal to reach central Mikurajima (33.8747°N, 139.6031°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal: JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Tokyo (Shinjuku) with Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and neighboring Miyake, Kōzushima, Niijima. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Mikurajima, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Mikurajima and continuing toward Miyake can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Mikurajima: While Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal anchors public transit for Mikurajima, picking up a rental car at Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno & Haneda Airport (HND) makes it easy to link Ōnohara Jima (大野原島) and Miyake Jima (三宅島) with nearby Miyake (三宅村) (24.6 km), Kōzushima (神津島村) (56.4 km), Niijima (新島村) (63.6 km), Toshima Village (利島村) (78 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Mikurajima (御蔵島村) & Tokyo

Dining near Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and across Mikurajima (御蔵島村) highlights the regional food culture of Tokyo Prefecture and Kanto. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Mikurajima:

• Local specialty & terroir of Mikurajima (御蔵島村): coastal fishing ports, marine aquaculture, and fresh seafood markets alongside sustainable cedar and cypress forestry, woodworking, and mountain conservation.
• Edomae nigiri sushi — regional specialty enjoyed across Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and Tokyo Prefecture.
• Tokyo shoyu & tsukemen ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and Tokyo Prefecture.
• Monjayaki (Tsukishima) — regional specialty enjoyed across Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and Tokyo Prefecture.
• Tempura & tonkatsu — regional specialty enjoyed across Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and Tokyo Prefecture.
• Fukagawa-meshi (clam rice) & artisanal depachika sweets — regional specialty enjoyed across Mikurajima (御蔵島村) and Tokyo Prefecture.

If you are dining in Mikurajima (御蔵島村) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal.

Where to Stay in Mikurajima (御蔵島村)

Visitors staying overnight in Mikurajima (御蔵島村) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal, or base at major rail hubs in Tokyo (Shinjuku) (Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno & Haneda Airport (HND)) or neighboring Miyake, Kōzushima, Niijima for quick train access into Mikurajima. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Mikurajima & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Mikurajima (御蔵島村, 840 m elevation at 33.8747°N, 139.6031°E): Late March–early April for cherry blossoms; October–early December for crisp blue skies and golden ginkgo avenues; vibrant year-round indoors and out.

Wider sightseeing across Tokyo Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ōnohara Jima (大野原島) in Mikurajima (御蔵島村) includes: 23 historic & futuristic special wards (Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza) plus leafy Western Tokyo Tama cities (Kichijoji/Musashino, Mitaka, Tachikawa, Hachioji/Mount Takao).

Practical Travel Tips for Mikurajima (御蔵島村)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Mikurajima: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno & Haneda Airport (HND) or Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal for local bus schedules to Ōnohara Jima (大野原島) and walking maps of Mikurajima (御蔵島村).
• Cash & ATMs in Mikurajima: Convenience stores and major hotels around Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ōnohara Jima (大野原島) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Mikurajima accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Mikurajima: Around Miyakejima Airport (22.5 km) & Island Ferry Terminal and neighboring Miyake, Kōzushima, Niijima, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.