Mikurajima Village, Tokyo東京都御蔵島村
Living in Mikurajima Village, Tokyo
We have Summarized the livability of Mikurajima Village, Tokyo.
ISLAND REGION島しょ地域
CONTENTS
- What kind of place in Mikurajima Village?
- Mikurajima Village PR video
- How is the traffic situation in Mikurajima Village?
- How are the rent and land prices in Mikurajima Village?
- How is childcare and education in Mikurajima Village?
- How about shopping in Mikurajima Village?
- How about jobs and recruitment in Mikurajima Village?
- Mikurajima Village’s unique subsidy/subsidy system
What kind of place is Mikurajima Village, Tokyo?
Located in the Izu Islands, Mikurajima Village is a lovely town surrounded by beautiful seas and natural scenery.
Mikurajima is one of the Izu Seven Islands, located about 200 km south of Tokyo and about 19 km south of Miyakejima, with an area of about 20.55 square kilometers.
The population is about 321 people and there are about 175 households. (As of June 2023)
The island is almost circular, with a chain of mountains centered on Mt. Mikura in the center, and virgin forests spread everywhere. Although it is designated as an active volcano, volcanic activity has not been confirmed for over 5,000 years, and it is thought to have ceased activity relatively recently among the Izu Islands.
It has a warm and rainy climate, and is the only place in the Izu Islands where hydroelectric power can be used, and some areas collect mineral water.
When the entire Izu Islands were exile sites, Mikurajima was also included, but it is said that the exile was discontinued due to the harsh environment.
The island is a popular tourist destination, and activities such as swimming with and watching wild dolphins are known worldwide as very popular activities. About 100 bottlenose dolphins live off the coast of Mikurajima, and during the peak season from April to November, the accommodations on the island are almost fully booked with tourists who come to see the dolphins.
Mikurajima is also known for its diverse hiking trails, and all of the trails, including mountain trails, ocean trails, and Nangou trails, are popular activities that allow you to walk while feeling the great outdoors.
PR video of Mikurajima Village, Tokyo
The Charm of Mikura Island (Promotional Video for Public Elementary and Junior High School Teachers and Staff on the Island)
How is the traffic situation in Mikurajima Village?
The town of Mikurajima, which requires boat or helicopter access to the mainland
You can access the island from the mainland by boat or plane.
If you travel by boat, you will travel from Takeshiba Pier (Tokyo) via Miyakejima to Mikurajima Port, which takes about 7 hours and 30 minutes.
If you travel by plane, you can either fly from Haneda Airport (Tokyo) to Hachijojima in about 55 minutes, then transfer to a helicopter for about 25 minutes to Mikurajima, or fly from Chofu Airport (Tokyo) to Miyakejima in about 50 minutes, then transfer to a helicopter for about 10 minutes to Mikurajima.
There are no roads around Mikurajima. The main road is Route 223, also known as the Mikurajima Main Road, which runs from the northwest area where Mikurajima Port is located to the southeast area.
The main residential area on Mikurajima is around Mikurajima Port, so unless there is a special reason, there will be few opportunities to use the road to the end.
To get around the village, you can use a bicycle or a car. There are no traffic jams, so you won’t have to worry about traffic jams.
You’ll need to take a ferry or a plane to get to the mainland, and you’ll need your own car as there are no buses or taxis.
How are the rent and land prices in Mikurajima Village?
Mikurajima Village, a town with limited residential areas around the port
There is little information on real estate properties for sale or rent in Mikurajima Village. If you are considering moving there, you should inquire at the Mikurajima Village Office.
This is recommended for those who want to live leisurely in a small community and natural environment.
It is difficult to find a property because there is no property information.
How is childcare and education in Mikurajima Village?
海と自然に囲まれた環境で子育てできる街『御蔵島村』
There is one elementary school and one junior high school in Mikurajima village.
The “Child Medical Expense Subsidy” covers children up to 15 years old (until March 31st after they reach 15 years old) for both outpatient and inpatient care, and is fully subsidized (some expenses are excluded).
Mikurajima village supports the birth of newborns, and provides a “birth gift” of 400,000 yen per person.
There is ample support for those in the child-rearing generation, and a well-established community for raising children.
There are not many children in the area, so you will be raising your children in a small community.
How about shopping in Mikurajima Village?
Mikurajima Village: A town with shops that are closely connected to the villagers
There are two stores on the island where you can buy food and household goods, and one souvenir shop. There are almost no places to buy clothing or medicine.
Local ingredients and other items are available at the shops.
There are few stores, so product availability is limited.
How about jobs and recruitment in Mikurajima Village?
Mikurajima Village: a town where tourism, fishing and agriculture are the main industries
The average annual income in Mikurajima Village is 3.3 million yen.
The island’s main industries are tourism, fishing, and agriculture.
There are a certain number of job openings like the ones above, but compared to the Tokyo metropolitan area, the overall numbers are fewer and the annual income tends to be lower.
There are fishing and tourism industries, but there is also hope for recruitment of city employees.
Because the island has a small population, job opportunities are limited.
Mikurajima Village, Tokyo’s unique subsidy/subsidy system
Mikurajima Village, Tokyo’s unique childcare support system
| Mikurajima Village Birth Gift Subsidy for health checkups for pregnant women returning to Mikurajima Village |
Mikurajima Village, Tokyo’s unique system for further education and tuition assistance/subsidies
| Mikurajima Village Scholarship Loan Mikurajima Village Subsidy for Supporting High School Students on Remote Islands |
