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The town-run open-air bath, Motomachi-Hamanoyu, is located on the northern side of the port of Motomachi, Izu-Oshima, in the Naganehama Park overlooking the sea. It is an open-air bath full of openness in view of the ocean, a hot spring that sprang up after the Miharayama eruption in 1986. The entrance is divided by men and women, but Yufune is a mixed bath connected to one, and it is a bathing in a swimsuit. Colorless and transparent hot water is effective for neuralgia and cold, and is also good for relaxing cold bodies by swimming in the sea or diving. The view of the majestic Mount Fuji and the mountains of the Izu Peninsula is good, but the best feeling is to take a bath while watching the big sunset in front.

Another of the town-run hot springs facilities, adjacent to the open-water bath beach of Motomachi port. It is a Quahaus type facility that includes six kinds of hot springs, including a large bath using hot springs, a hot spring, a hot spring, a hot spring, a hot water bath, a hot water bath, a hot water bath, a jacuzzi, a sleeping bath, and a sauna. I want to relax and heal my body tired of playing in Miharayama hike and sea bathing. In addition, since it is open early in the morning to meet the early morning shipping service on weekends, the fatigue of the boat trip can also be healed here. Facilities such as a hot spring pool (wearing a swimsuit and swimming cap) and a rest-time hall are also substantial.

A direct sales store of Takada Refinery, the manufacturer of the Oshima specialty camellia oil Mihara camellia oil, about 80 years in existence. It sells high-quality camellia oil from 540 yen, which is made by the old-fashioned oil pumping method, using only the fruits of Oshima. You can also visit the refinery, which is about a 5-minute walk away. The ironworks-built oil-pumping machine that used to make the batteries for the battleship Yamato is a response. The stand also sells a number of other souvenirs.

Pottery workshop of potter Kawanami and Kiwa. The handpicked works are characterized by bold ideas and large curves. The glaze uses the pomace of camellia oil, the twigs and trunk of Oshimazakura, and the branches of a plum from Fukuoka. There are individual works, ranging from 3,000 yen for unisloation and 1500 yen for small plates to large works of tens of thousands of yen.

Diving shop that you can feel free to participate from one person in a home atmosphere. Experience diving, which allows you to enjoy the feeling of floating underwater, is 13,200 yen with underwater photos. Feel free to enjoy the world of water snorkeling is 5500 yen. Fan diving 7150 yen. All are small and you can enjoy the sea of Oshima leisurely. We also do a nature guide and a geo tour (eco tour) walking through the volcano ~ forest ~ sea, this is 4 hours 6000 yen.

It is close to the port of Motomachi, and includes foot stool, breadth, and equipment. Because there is a rocky place where you can play, it is recommended for families. Also popular as a point of surfing. There is also a nearby "Kobohama Sunset Pool" where you can play with sliders and flowing pools (pool period: mid-July-late August).

You can enjoy the experience of dyeing plants with ashitaba and camellia flowers from 2700 yen to 2700 yen, and you can try the memories of your trip.

An easy-to-view display of cultural objects and materials such as the origin and history of Oshima and the genre. The lava at the time of the Miharayama eruption in 1986 has various forms and is interesting. In addition, the life of the past can be remembered from the daily items used 50 to 100 years ago, daily wear and photographs of the living landscape. The wooden Shitenno statue of Miyako-designated Tangible Cultural Property, a bronze mirror, and a 150-year-old thatched private house that has been relocated are also available.

The museum was opened as a specialized museum of volcanoes unique to Oshima with the eruption of Miharayama in 1986. It displays powerful footage from the time of the Miharayama eruption, as well as many real materials of volcanoes from Japan and abroad. It is interesting to see the real-life exhibition of the Schmileta capsule, which allows you to experience underground exploration into the inside of the volcano. In a 70-millimeter wide scope movie (three times a day, 200 yen), you can enjoy the nature and life of the island with powerful images.

Seasonal flowers, mainly camellia and hydrangea, bloom in the vast natural forest of about 150,000 sq km. There is a turf square where you can see Mount Fuji, a go-kart, a putter golf venue, and a rabbit forest (100 yen) where you can touch the rabbit. Baked milk decoction, and manju are well received. Facility to enjoy from adults to children.