Kozushima Tourism Association|Recruitment of participants for a tour to enjoy island hopping and stargazing in midwinter|Flights departing on January 2 of the new year

The Izu Islands Kozushima Tourism Association has started recruiting participants today for the "Island Hopping and Starry Sky Viewing Tour ~New Year's Whole Island Tour with Islander Guides~ (3 days)". A total of five tours will be held in January next year.

The tour departs on weekdays 1/2, 1/14, and 1/21 (departure on Friday and return on Sunday), and weekends 1/9 and 1/16 (departure on Sunday and return on Tuesday). The itinerary departs from Takeshiba Pier (departs at 22:00) on the first day. [Day 2] Arrived at Kozushima in the morning (arrival at 10:00). Go around the island while visiting the island's historical sites and scenic spots (10 places). In the evening, an open-air bath by the sea, Kozushima Onsen. After dinner, we will have a stargazing trip with a villager guide.

Lunch during the tour period is sashimi, pickled rice bowl, fish curry, etc. at the restaurant. Dinner is a guest house with specialties such as golden snapper and Asaba dishes. Day 3: Check-out after breakfast (8:30). Take a stroll through the village and then go to the souvenir shop. After that, depart from Kozushima (depart at 10:30) and go to Tokyo Takeshiba Pier (arrive at 19:45).

The participation fee is 30,000 yen per person (including round-trip boarding / special 2nd class, accommodation, meals, guide fee, etc.). 1 room per person (+1,100 yen). Capacity: 5 people each time (the minimum number of participants is the same), 1 person can participate. 1 breakfast (minshuku), 2 lunches (restaurant / bento), 1 dinner (minshuku). Booking a tour is Official website of the Tourism Association From.

Last year, Kozushima was recognized by an international organization for its daily starry sky protection activities, and was selected as the first "Starry Sky Sanctuary" in Tokyo.