Izu Oshima by bus
Oshima Fudeshima by Bus Guide
Fudeshima is a small stop with a big view: a brush-shaped rock standing off Izu Oshima’s coast, backed by cliffs and volcanic history. It can be a satisfying transport-fan detour, but only if the current Oshima Bus timetable works for your travel date. Plan the bus first, then the photo.
Quick Answer
Oshima Bus’s sightseeing page lists Fudeshima on the Osabaku Line, with Fudeshima as the stop and a 0-minute walk from the stop. Before relying on that, open the current Oshima Bus route-bus timetable and island map for your travel period. The key decision is whether the Osabaku Line gives you a usable arrival and return pattern on the day you want to visit.
What You Are Looking At
The official Izu Oshima Geopark page describes Fudeshima as the remnant of an extinct volcano that was active a few hundred thousand years ago. The visible outcropping is not just a random offshore rock. It is the solidified path where magma once flowed in the central part of the old volcano’s crater, left behind after waves and rain wore away the surrounding material.
The name makes sense when you see it: the rock resembles a writing brush standing upright in the sea. The geopark page also points out dykes to the left of Fudeshima, where magma rose through cracks and solidified before reaching the surface.
Bus Planning
Start with Oshima Bus, not a map app screenshot. As checked on August 21, 2026, Oshima Bus’s route-bus page showed a posted timetable period from July 1 to September 30, 2026, and linked the route-bus timetable and island map, route map, fare table, and summary timetables. Use the official files for actual departures.
The sightseeing page is useful for the stop relationship: Fudeshima is listed on the Osabaku Line, with the stop named Fudeshima and the walk from the stop listed as 0 minutes. The route-bus PDF is where you confirm whether that line is convenient for your date, your ferry arrival port, and your return plan.
How To Fit It Into A Day
Fudeshima is best treated as a viewpoint stop rather than a long activity. If the timetable gives you a comfortable short stop, it can pair with southern or eastern Oshima travel. If the next return bus is too tight, choose a simpler Habu Port Line stop or use another transport option instead of forcing the route.
On Izu Oshima, the day often begins with port logistics. Your ferry may use Motomachi Port or Okata Port depending on conditions, and large-ship early-morning bus connections can vary with ship arrival. Keep the first hour flexible, then decide whether Fudeshima still fits.
Safety And Photo Manners
Fudeshima is a coastline view. Do not climb down unstable slopes or move close to rough surf for a better angle. Wind, waves, wet rock, and road traffic matter more than the photo. Use designated viewpoints or safe roadside areas, and keep clear of vehicle lanes while taking pictures.
Because this is a geosite, it is better to read the landscape than to treat it as a prop. Look for the upright rock, the cliff line, and the dyke-like forms described by the geopark page. The visit is short, but the geology is deep.
Fare And Payment Planning
Oshima Bus’s official route-bus page listed one-day passes at 2,500 yen for adults and 1,250 yen for children, and two-day passes at 3,800 yen for adults and 1,900 yen for children, valid on all routes, as checked on August 21, 2026. A pass may make sense if Fudeshima is one stop in a multi-stop bus day.
Oshima Bus’s FAQ says Suica and PASMO are not accepted, while cash and PayPay are accepted. The FAQ also says on-bus change is available for 50 to 500 yen coins and 1,000 yen notes. Carry small cash even if you plan to use PayPay or a pass.
Before You Go Checklist
- Check the current Oshima Bus route-bus timetable and island map.
- Confirm whether the Osabaku Line works on your travel date.
- Identify the return bus before you leave the stop area.
- Carry small cash because Suica and PASMO are not accepted on Oshima Bus.
- Stay on safe viewpoints and avoid rough shoreline approaches.
Sources
- Oshima Bus sightseeing information
- Oshima Bus route-bus timetables, maps, fares, and passes
- Oshima Bus FAQ
- Izu Oshima Geopark: Fudeshima / Fudeshima Coast
- Izu Oshima Photo Studio source image and terms
Editorial disclosure: This guide was prepared from official transport, geopark, and source-image pages checked on August 21, 2026. Timetables, fares, payment rules, route operations, and sea conditions can change, so check official pages before travel.
