Niijima (新岛) is a volcanic island in the Izu islands, which are considered parts of Tokyo.

Niijima located 163 km south of Tokyo has an area of 23.87km ² and a population of about 2700 inhabitants.

Niijima's main industry is fishing, construction, tourism and mining of rock Koga.

With the rock Koga, which can only be found in Niijima and Lipari Island in Italy can be made ​​green glass of very good quality and statues Moyai. As you can imagine these two objects are very unique due to the scarcity of this rock in other parts of the world.
In the northwest exit of Shibuya is a sculpture made of stone Moyai that Koba was given by Niijima Island in 1980.

The beaches of Niijima, despite being part of Tokyo have nothing to do with the beaches that can be seen in the big city of Tokyo. Niijima beaches have clear water and white sand.
In the western part of the island is a beach called Maehama, which is very good for windsurfing and bathing. Even Mount Fuji can be seen on clear days.
In the west, there is another beach called Yunohama, where you can find a free Onsen built in the style of ancient Greece which has great views of the island. Also in this part of the island you can find many sculptures Moyai well as glass art museum.

In the eastern part of the island is another island called Habushi, which is well known for its big waves, which attracts many surfers to the area. In this part of the island can also find a park with many sculptures Moyai.

The island can be reached in 2.5 hours from the port Takeshiba Sanbashi in Tokyo with a "jet boat" or 9 hours on an overnight ferry (6.5 hours in the daytime ferry). You can also go to or from Niijima from Shimoda Shizuaka (You can see prices and times here ) or even by air from Chofu Airport in Tokyo in just 45 minutes.