Ōshima is the closest Izu island to Tokyo, a volcanic isle crowned by the active Mt. Mihara, with black-sand and lava coastline, camellia groves and seaside hot springs. It's reached by a fast ferry in under two hours (or an overnight car ferry) — plan a full day, ideally overnight. Camellias peak in late winter.
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