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Essentially, Iōjima is one highly active 2,310-foot (704-meter)-high volcano, Mount Iō
( 硫黄岳 ; Iō-daké; lit. “Sulphur Peak”), which is centered on the island's larger east side, and
a little village and port ( 硫黄島港 ; Iōjima-kō), which is about as far away on the other side
of the island as possible. When visiting Iōjima, you almost can't miss witnessing some kind
of volcanic activity out of Mount Iō for Sulphur Peak is always erupting, spewing clouds of
sulphur dioxide into the air and iron and sulphur into the ocean through various underwa-
ter vents. The sea around the island is permanently colored in striking shades of ochre, from
yellow-orange to red-brown. This is particularly noticeable in the harbor because the waters
there are partially contained by the tsunami barriers. At the port's entrance, you'll see the end
of marine-blue ocean waters and the abrupt transition to the island's sulphur-colored waters.
It's quite dramatic.
Iōjima is a particularly beautiful small island with a fair amount of things to do or see.
It is mountainous, covered with lush vegetation, surrounded by sulphur waters and sports
a fabulous open-air onsen . The port village, which is the only settlement on the island, is
neat, clean and quaint. There are five minshuku . All serve meals with their accommodations
as there are no restaurants or other services on the island. If you bring your vehicle (car
or motorcycle), bring it with a full tank of gas because there is no filling station on Iōjima.
There is one small shop that carries some basic essentials like laundry soap and instant ramen
noodles.
The “M” Line serves the three Mishima.
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