BONIN ISLANDS

Also known as the Ogasawara islands, this volcanic archipelago is perhaps one of Japan’s best kept secrets. Originally settled by shipwreck survivors and explorers, the islands are a truly unique location and are now recognised and protected as a UNESCO natural world heritage site.

BONIN ISLANDS

Also known as the Ogasawara islands, this volcanic archipelago is perhaps one of Japan’s best kept secrets. Originally settled by shipwreck survivors and explorers, the islands are a truly unique location and are now recognised and protected as a UNESCO natural world heritage site.

TOKYOS NATURAL PARADISE

The Bonin islands are located some 1000 km south of Tokyo, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Despite the distance they are administered as part of the capital city. Because the islands have never been part of any other continent they are home to unique flora and fauna and are known as “The Galapagos of the Orient”. In 2011, the islands were listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Thanks to their remote location and the fact that they can only be reached by sea, the islands are one of the few places in the world that can offer both pristine nature and modern convenience.

We are currently building this site in English to share information and help international travelers discover this magical place. More pages and content are being added on a regular basis. Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you on these extraordinary islands soon!