Hatsushima – island, sea and nautical activities

Just 30 minutes from the port of Atami by high-speed boat is the island “Hatsushima”, the closest island to the metropolis of Tokyo, inhabited only by fishermen.

Discover Atami: hot springs, nature and heritage by the sea

Dragon Jingu

The guardian deity of the sea stands in the woods along the coast of the island. A sword that would have emerged from the sea is lodged in the sanctuary, and at the top of the mountain is the mound of the dragon god.

Tomb of Isouchi Zen

Legend has it that samurai Isouchi Zen, who was exiled on Hatsushima, asked to be buried in a place where he could see his hometown. That is why his grave is isolated in this sanctuary.

Izusan Shrine

The main sanctuary is located at about 170 meters above sea level with panoramic views of Sagami Nada. The enclosure is part of Kogoi no Mori, the famous mountain of Izu, famous for Utamakura, and has an area of about 40,000 tsubo. This place was once called Uenomiya. There is a Shimomiya site less than 50 meters above sea level at the bottom of the approach stairs, and lower towards Izuhama, there is a running bath. In addition, the main sanctuary is located in the mountains at about 380 meters above sea level. Mount Miyama d’Izu is connected to Mount Nikkin and Mount Iwato, and is the cornerstone of a vast sanctuary that straddles the three countries of Izu, Sagami and Suruga.

Lighthouse materials exhibition room

At Lighthouse Materials Exhibition Hall you can enjoy a panoramic 3D view that allows you to observe the area around Hatsushima even in bad weather, as well as an exhibition about the history of Hatsushima and the lighthouse mechanism.

Hatsushima Lighthouse

The Hatsushima Lighthouse, which was installed in 1959, is the only lighthouse in Japan with a spiral staircase outside. In clear weather, the view from Sagami Bay to the Izu Peninsula shows some of its islands.

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