Toshijima is a remote island in the Ise bay located in the center of Honshu. There are 3 villages called Toshi (答 志), Wagu (和 具), Momotori (桃 取) in 6.98 square kilometers of area and there are approximately 2000 inhabitants. Many of them are fishermen. There is a system called “Neyako” in Toshi which is the largest village on the island. Young boys are placed under a set of Neya-Oya(foster parents) who can act as their guardians or substitute parents and stay their home at night for 10 years.
Our tour
During the tour of TANTO Toshijima, you can experience the authentic life on an island. You walk through the alleys and buy foods in the shops carrying a cart called Jinjiro-Guruma that all families have one, the inhabitants start talking to you. Prepare dishes with the tour guide at her house.
Guide
Your guide is Chihiro. Born and raised in Saitama prefecture. Having had the desire to live near the sea, she moved alone and has lived on Toshijima since 2017. She has excellent knowledge of the island. She speaks Japanese, English, Italian, and Toshijima dialect.
Reservation
Are you interested in our tour on Toshijima? Contact us for a reservation or ask the question.