Amami Oshima Sightseeing Guide! 10 must-visit spots & popular activities!

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What is Amami Oshima, a popular tourist destination?

In 2021.world natural heritage siteAmami Oshima Island is a remote island in the subtropical zone located halfway between Kagoshima City and the main island of Okinawa.

Not only can you enjoy both the sea and the mountains, but you can only see them on Amami Oshima.endemic speciesand ... andendangered speciesThis is a special place to encounter rare animals and plants because of the large number of

This is a recommended destination for those who want to enjoy nature and relax away from the crowds of the city.

In this issue, we will thoroughly explain the charms of Amami, including recommended activities and popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima.

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A must visit in Amami Oshima
10 popular tourist spots

Amami Oshima Island has many sightseeing spots where you can enjoy magnificent nature and spectacular scenery, so you may be at a loss as to where to start your sightseeing.

Here are a total of 10 recommended tourist spots you don't want to miss.

Fun even on rainy daysLocation and,Beautiful sunset view.Please take a look at the location and other useful information.

(1) Kurasaki Coast

Shallow water and calm wavesThe Kurasaki coast is a good place to start,Popular for snorkeling and diving.Location of the

Due to the high water clarity,White sandy beachandamami blueThis is the perfect place to fully enjoy the

Basic Information on Kurasaki Coast

Name: Kurasaki Coast (Kurasaki Beach)
Address: Ashinoku, Ryugo Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 25 minutes by car from Amami Airport

Kurasaki Beach - Amami-Oshima-. Kurasaki Beach is the most beautiful beach on Amami-Oshima, with breathtaking marine blue waters and white sands that make you feel like one with nature when you walk on them with bare feet. Just looking at the ocean is soothing and uplifting, but you may also want to try swimming as the waves are relatively calm!

(2) Ohama Seaside Park

Amami Ten ScenesOhama Seaside Park was selected as theFamous for its beautiful sunsets.It is.

The Amami Marine Exhibition Hall, which is located next to the museum, is popular with families with children because they can feed sea turtles.

Ohama Seaside Park Basic Information

Name: Ohama Seaside Park
Address: 701-1 Ohama, Koyado, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 1 hour by car from Amami Airport

Ohama Seaside Park-Amami Oshima Ohama Seaside Park is located in Ohama, Oshuku, Naze, Amami City. Located about 15 to 20 minutes by car from Naze, the largest city on Amami Oshima Island, the park is visited by many locals as well as tourists, who can enjoy the beautiful sea and chalk white sandy beach of Amami. There are many subtropical plants in the park, including cycads, adans, banyan trees, and many other species.

Amami Marine Exhibition Hall-Amami Oshima-Japan The Amami Marine Exhibition Hall is located in the Amami City Ohama Marine Park on Amami Oshima Island. It is located 20 to 30 minutes by car from Naze on Amami Oshima. The Amami Marine Exhibition Hall mainly exhibits marine life of the seas around Amami Oshima. In the marine exhibition hall, you can see sea turtles swimming freely in a huge tank with a depth of 5 meters.

Ohama Kaihin Park Obama Campsite-Amami-Oshima-. Ohama Seaside Park Obama Campground is a campground located in Ohama Seaside Park. The campground has a view of the beach, and visitors can also use the campground to enjoy swimming and other activities. Parking is free and 200 cars are available. Facilities include a cooking area with potable water, a berth house, shower rooms, and toilets, which can be used year-round.

(iii) Cape Ayamaru

same (name)Amami Ten ScenesCape Ayamaru, one of theSunset SpotIt is famous as a

The Micholan Café, which opened in 2018, offers a great view as well as refreshments and souvenir shopping.

Because Cape Ayamaru Park offers not only large playground equipment, but also lawn skis, train cycles, and ground golf,Families with children can enjoy the outdoors all day long.I am sure you will.

Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park Basic Information

Name: Cape Ayamaru Tourist Park
Address: 682 Suno, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi
Access: 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport

Cape Ayamaru - Amami-Oshima-. Ayamaru Cape, now one of the Kagoshima Romantic Roads, is located at the northern end of the island near Amami Airport, the gateway to the sky, and is known as a representative scenic spot where you can look down dynamically on the sea spread out before you. It is also a place where you can feel the openness of the tropics and enjoy the fascinating panorama all to yourself.

Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park-Amami Oshima-(Japan) Cape Ayamaru Sightseeing Park is, as the name suggests, a park complex with a swimming pool and a grand golf course on the grounds around Cape Ayamaru. It is a sightseeing spot where you can overlook the beautiful and magnificent plum blossoms of Amami, which is one of the Amami 10, within a short 10-minute drive from the Amami Airport.

4) Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park

Kuroshio-no-mori Mangrove Park, where you can enjoy mangrove canoeing, ground golf, and Segway experience,Popular with people of all ages, from children to the elderlyLocation of the

In addition to the observatory overlooking the mangroves, there is also a restaurant and a souvenir shop, making it a good place to take a break from driving.

Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park Basic Information

Name: Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park
Address: 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
Access: 70 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 30 minutes by car from Nase City

Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park - Amami-Oshima-. Kuroiso no Mori Mangrove Park is a multipurpose facility located 70 minutes by car from Amami Airport, just off the Mangrove Park-mae stop on the local bus bound for Koniya. The facility is divided into a free zone and a charged zone. Admission is 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 100 yen for children 4 years and older, and free for children 3 years and younger.

(5) Kanasaku primeval forest

natural monumentThe Kanezakuhara Wilderness Forest is a place where you can observe up close rare animals designated as "rare animals" and plants that are not easily seen on the main island,Location of Godzilla the movieIt is famous for having become a

For reasons of nature conservation, the area is off-limits to solo visitors,Must be accompanied by a certified guideThe tour is required for the

Basic information on the Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest

Name: Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest
Address: Kanasakuhara, Asado, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 1 hr. 30 min. by car from Amami Airport, 30 min. by car from Nase City

Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest - Amami-Oshima-. Kinsaku-genbaru Forest is one of the popular tourist spots on Amami Oshima Island. It takes about 40 minutes by car from Amami City Hall. Since it is difficult to access by public transportation, we recommend that you join a tour. Subtropical plants such as the giant fern Lizard Hego are native to the area, which is also home to the Amami rabbit, a special natural treasure, and the Kinobori lizard, a rare creature.

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6) Kagoshima Amami Park

The Kagoshima Amami Park, with its distinctive round dome, is a place where visitors can learn about the nature and history of Amami, the ecology of Amami's inhabitants, and the life of Amami's villages through touch panels.A hands-on facility where you can learnIt is.

It also has a restaurant and a souvenir shop, especiallyRecommended for rainy daysThe location of the event will be enjoyed by people of all ages, from families with children to the elderly.

At the back of the facility is aGauguin in Japanalso calledTanaka Isson Memorial Museum of ArtThere is aA masterpiece set in AmamiYou can enjoy the

The observatory overlooks the coast and is a good place to enjoy the scenic view.

Kagoshima Amami Park Basic Information

Name: Kagoshima Amami Park
Address: 1834 Setsuda, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
Access: 5 minutes by car from Amami Airport

Amami Park-Amami Oshima Amami Park is a 5-minute drive from Amami Airport, and the park is divided into two main areas: Amami no Sato and Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum of Art. At Amami no Sato, visitors can learn about the nature, history, and culture of Amami through large nematic exhibits and a video in the theater. At Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum of Art, visitors can view the works of Isson Tanaka, a genius painter who was fascinated by the nature of Amami.

Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum of Art - Amami-Oshima-. Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum of Art is located in Amami Park, which is dotted with a complex of various facilities. It is conveniently located for sightseeing, just a 5-minute drive from Amami Airport. The museum exhibits about 80 works by Tanaka Isson, a Japanese-style painter who left many works on the theme of Amami, while changing the exhibits on the fourth floor every year.

7) Amami-Oshima Axis Village

Amami Oshima Tsumugi Village is,the world's three great textilesVisitors can observe the production process of Oshima tsumugi, a fabric known as "Oshima tsumugi", and experience wearing, weaving, and mud-dyeing Oshima tsumugi.

especiallyRecommended for rainy daysplace, and because it is an ideal place for children's free research during summer vacation,Reputed for families with childrenThere are

Basic information about Amami Oshima Tsumugi-mura

Name: Amami Oshima Tsumugi Mura
Address: 1945 Akaogi, Ryugo Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 16 minutes by car from Amami Airport

Oshima Tsumugi Village - Amami-Oshima Oshima Tsumugi Village is an area where you can exhibit and sell authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi, observe the production process of Oshima Tsumugi, and even experience each production process of Oshima Tsumugi, mud dyeing, hatawori, and dressing. It will be a wonderful experience to observe the production of Oshima tsumugi and experience the art. The craftsmen's skill, careful handwork, and every step of the process is well worth seeing, and the 30-minute explanation of the process is very interesting.

(viii) Earthen shoreline

Tsuchimori Beach is the closest and easiest to access from Amami Airport,blue angelfish (Holacanthus isabelita)It is famous for its beautiful sea, which is called

It should be noted, though, that detached currents are likely to occur,Popular for swimming and snorkelingPlease visit this tourist spot and see for yourself.

Basic Information on Tsuchimori Coast

Name: Tomori Coast
Address: Domori, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
Access: 10 minutes by car from Amami Airport

Tsuchimori Coast - Amami-Oshima Island Domori Beach, located in Domori, Kasari-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is a beautiful beach near Amami Airport. Access is a 5-minute drive from the airport on Prefectural Road 601 in the direction of Cape Ayamaru, and follow the signs. As you drive down the beach from the parking lot, the contrast between the dark emerald green sea and air, the white sand beach, and the clouds is stunning.

(9) Heart Rock

Power spot for loveHeart Rock, which is popular as "Heart Rock", is a place you should visit at least once if you come to Amami Oshima, but you can't see it at any time.

It is not visible at high tide because it is hidden underwater,Check the time of low tide carefully beforePlease head to the site.

Incidentally, we also recommend that you visit the delicious gelato shop "La Fonte" nearby.

Heart Rock Basic Information

Name: Heart Rock
Address: 1346-1 Akaogi, Ryugo Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 30 minutes by car from Nase City

Heart Rock - Amami-Oshima Island It is located about 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport in the direction of Naze. It is a heart-shaped pond that is only visible at low tide. The seawater collected on the rocks is crystal clear, and the small fish that are stuck in it during the ebb tide are beautiful swimming in it. It is necessary to check the time of low tide in advance because the pond is submerged at high tide and appears at low tide.

10) Kakeroma Island

From Koniya Port in the southern part of Amami Oshima20 minutes by ferry.Kakaroma Island can be accessed by,Location of the movie "Otoko wa TsuraiyoIt is famous for having become a

On Kakaroma Island, where time is more relaxed than in Amami,Kageroma BlueWhy don't you enjoy the wonderful sea called

Basic Information on Kakeroma Island

Name:Kakeroma Island
Address: Setouchi Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access:Koninoya PortApproximately 20 minutes by ferry from

Location of the movie "Otoko wa Tsuraiyo" - Kakeroma Island The final film in the Tora-san series, "Otoko wa Tsuraiyo Tora Jiro Beni no Hana" was shot mostly on Amami Oshima Island, and the number of people who make a pilgrimage to the sacred places where the famous Showa-era actor Kiyoshi Atsumi (Tora Jiro Kuruma) walked has not decreased over the past 20 years since the end of the series. Since the filming took place on location on almost the entire island of Kakaroma, monuments have been erected at six locations to commemorate the filming.

Kakeroma Island Tour Let's visit Kakeroma Island, an unexplored spot in Amami loved by Tora-san! Kakeroma Island is located in the south of Amami Oshima Island. The island is dotted with beautiful nature and small villages that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Let's enjoy the island's relaxing time and taste the extraordinary [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Recommendations to experience in Amami Oshima
10 Activities [Guide with Reviews].

To enjoy the outdoors under the beautiful Amami blue ocean and wide open sky, we recommend participating in the activities.

Please take into account the season and your own interests to find the best activities.

1) Mangrove Kayaking Experience

Exploring the virgin mangrove forests of Amami Oshima by kayak is a precious experience that allows you to become one with nature while slowly moving along the quiet river.

You can feel the richness of the ecosystem and the subtropical landscape up close, and enjoy healing and adventure at the same time.

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Trekking and mangrove canoeing in a small group in the Kinsaku Primeval Forest, a World Natural Heritage site (with a certified guide and pick-up service) (No.59)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 8 hours12,000 yen →directional marker or indicator11,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Amami Oshima/one day] Limited number of participants! Early bird gets first prize☆Popular spot "Kinsaku Primeval Forest" Trekking + Mangrove Canoe Tour 《Pickup & Drop-off》（No.30)開始時間8:20-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours10,800 yen

Special Autumn SALE 【Amami Oshima/Half Day】You can charter a private boat! Waterfall Walk & Mangrove Canoe Tour to be healed in mysterious space 《small group, free cancellation until 2 days before》（No.75）.開始時間9:00-12:30 / 14:00-17:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes9,200 yen →directional marker or indicator7,700suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Learn more about ↓Mangrove Tours

Amami Oshima Mangrove Primeval Forest Tour Enjoy the subtropical virgin forest! World Heritage Amami Oshima Mangrove Tour Experience the nature of Amami Oshima through the mangrove experience. The mangrove is a treasure trove of life where a wide variety of plants and animals live, such as the "Ojirugi," "Mehirugi," "Ryukyu Ayu," and "Shiomaneki". [...]. (32 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(2) Kinsakubaru
Wilderness Trekking

Kinsakuhara is one of the most natural and mysterious virgin forests on Amami Oshima.

Trekking with a guide through the thick growth of giant ferns and banyan trees is like exploring an ancient forest. It is like exploring an ancient forest. You will experience a healing moment in which you can feel the power of nature.

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Special Autumn Sale 【Amami Oshima】Guided by Amami native guide!開始時間8:45-12:30 / 13:45-17:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours8,000 yen →directional marker or indicator7,700suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Amami Oshima/Half day] Time slip to the age of dinosaurs! Walking tour in Kinsaku Primeval Forest, the No.1 popular forest on Amami Oshima Island《certified guide & pick-up service in Naze area available》（No.65）.開始時間8:30-11:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

Special Autumn SALE [Amami Oshima/Half Day] Participation from 1 year old OK★World Heritage Site "Kinsaku Primeval Forest" Walking Tour An experience beyond your imagination awaits you♪ (No.93)開始時間Morning / Afternoon (negotiable)所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen →directional marker or indicator7,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Learn more about the ↓Kinsakuhara Tour

Kinsakubaru Wilderness Exploration Tour Let's easily enjoy the beautiful sea of Amami Oshima, known as "Amami Blue"! You can see coral, tropical fish, and even sea turtles in the clear ocean! (12 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(iii) Sea turtle snorkeling

Snorkeling is probably the most popular way to enjoy the sea in the warm subtropical climate of Amami Oshima.

With a wetsuit, snorkeling can be enjoyed all year round, regardless of the season.Easy experience for the whole family with children.is also one of the attractions of this product.

Not only colorful tropical fish and coral reefs,sea turtleThere are also many spots where you can encounter the Amami Blue, so be sure to enjoy the Amami Blue through snorkeling!

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Amami Oshima Island/1 day】Snorkeling & mangrove canoeing with sea turtle encounter rate of 98% (with pickup and drop-off, shower and other facilities) (No.31)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 8 hours14,000 yen →directional marker or indicator13,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Amami Oshima Island/2 hours】Snorkel with sea turtles on the beach☆Photographs taken will be given away on the spot! All you need to bring is a swimsuit and flip-flops! ＜Shower, changing room, hair dryer and towels are provided.開始時間8:30 / 9:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours6,600 yen

Amami Oshima/Half day】If you are in doubt, this is the one! Snorkeling tour in the beautiful ocean that Amami boasts, with a sea turtle encounter rate of over 98% (No.29)開始時間Morning / Afternoon (negotiable)所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen →directional marker or indicator7,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Amami Oshima Snorkeling Tour Let's easily enjoy the beautiful sea of Amami Oshima, known as "Amami Blue"! You can see coral, tropical fish, and even sea turtles in the clear ocean! (30 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

4) SUP

SUP stands for stand-up paddleboarding, an activity in which participants stand on a large, stable surfboard and paddle along the surface of the ocean.

I don't have to swim against the waves like surfing,Even if you are not a good swimmer or are a beginnerAt the same timesense of balanceIt is also an attractive way to train the

The sea of Amami Oshima is very clear,You can observe underwater fish and coral reefs even from the board!The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

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Special Autumn SALE [Amami Oshima Island/2 hours] Mangrove SUP Exploration☆Enjoy the mangrove virgin forest by SUP at a leisurely pace♪ Recommended for families and couples (No.76)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 14:00-16:30所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes10,300 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Amami northern area / 1.5 hours] Visit the unexplored Koutori Beach, which can only be reached from the sea☆Rare boat-entry SUP experience tour! Photo present for posting a review★(No.121)開始時間9:00-10:30 / 12:00-13:30 / 15:00-16:30所要時間: 90 minutes (60 minutes experience time)9,500 yen

★Special Autumn SALE [Amami Central South/Oshima Strait]Amazing coral reefs and transparency★Shirahama SUP & Snorkeling 1 Day Course《with island lunch box》（No.44）.開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Amami Oshima SUP Tour Would you like to enjoy the popular SUP (Stand Up Paddle) in the beautiful ocean of Amami Oshima? The feeling of moving smoothly through the water on a board with excellent stability is a pleasant sensation♪ (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(5) Popular Marine Sports Experience

Enjoy thrilling marine sports in the beautiful Amami Sea! Banana boats, jet skis, sea kayaks, and a wide variety of other menus are available for you to enjoy with your family and friends.

This is a great activity for summer leisure.

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Kagoshima/Yoronjima] If you want to have fun in the earth paradise "Yurigahama Beach"! All-you-can-play marine activities on a special floating island☆All-you-can-eat canoe, SUP, and banana boat rides! (No.106)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 2 hours9,000 yen

Amami North / 2 hours] Banana Boat Charter & Touring to unexplored Kotori-hama Beach! Water bike charter! Photo present by posting a review★(No.124)開始時間9:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00所要時間Approx. 1 to 2 hours14,000 yen

Southern Amami Oshima Island] Experience the exhilaration of marine sports! Towing tube experience (No.35)開始時間Every hour from 9:00 to 16:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour5,000 yen

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Amami Oshima Marine Sports Experience (banana boat and water sports) Banana boats, towing tubes, wakeboarding, and other activities are exhilarating as you ride on the Amami blue water with the wind in your face♪ Let's scream together! (7 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

6) Night Tour

Exploring Amami Oshima at night is a mysterious experience that differs from daytime tours.

There is a chance to see the Amami rabbit and other nocturnal creatures, and a fantastic time to feel the breath of nature on your skin.

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Amami-Oshima Island/Small group] Same-day reservations OK! 100% encounter rate continues★Let's go look for the Amami rabbit by 4WD jeep! Night Safari Tour★Okay for 1 person or more (No.1)開始時間18:00-21:30
*Varies depending on the time of year.所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes8,000 yen

Amami Oshima/Night] Same-day reservation OK! Jungle Night Tour to see rare wild animals《with pickup and drop off》（No.28)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 4 hours10,000 yen →directional marker or indicator9,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Amami Oshima Island/Night] 4WD Jeep Night Tour <Continuing 100% encounter rate! Amami Owl Course＞One-person tours and same-day reservations OK☆Safe with professional guides♪ (No.90)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.7,500 yen

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Amami Oshima Night Tour (Black-crowned night heron and wildlife expedition) Visit the jungle at night on Amami Oshima Island! You can enjoy the different appearance of the jungle from the daytime, various creatures including the Amami rabbit, and the beautiful starry sky. (26 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

7) Fishing Tour

Fishing is one of the activities that even beginners can enjoy while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Amami Oshima.

While on a boat,Unusual fish peculiar to the tropicsThis is especially recommended for those who are interested in fishing for

If you join the tour,Guidance of local fishermencan be received,No need to bring anythingIt has a lot of charm, so why not consider it?

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Northern Amami / Boat Fishing / 2.5 hours] Beginners are welcome! Experience Fishing Tour with No Need to Bring Your Own Fishing Equipment (3 min. drive to the airport, free of charge until 3 days before the tour) (No.98)開始時間8:30~11:00 / 13:30~16:00所要時間About 2 hours~2 hours and 30 minutes9,500 yen

Special Autumn Sale 【South Amami Oshima】Half-day boat fishing experience for beginners and anglers alike (No.46)開始時間9:45-13:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours11,400 yen →directional marker or indicator10,400suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Northern Amami / Boat Fishing / 2.5 hours] For those who are worried about getting seasick! Reef Fishing Tour <3 min. drive to the airport ☆ You can also enjoy it on the last day! ＞（No.97)開始時間8:30~11:00/13:30~16:00所要時間Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours8,000 yen

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Sea Fishing and Boat Fishing Experience Tour in Amami Oshima Beginners are also welcome! Let's enjoy the popular boat fishing experience on Amami Oshima! The fishing tour you can experience on Amami Oshima is easy to join because the guide will help you with everything from fishing preparation to gears! The tour is held at a calm point in the strait, so you don't have to worry about getting seasick [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

8) Whale watching

January to MarchIf you are considering a trip to Amami over the next few days, whale watching is recommended.

Every winter and spring, they head to the warm waters of Amami to give birth and raise their young,humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)This is because the coming of the

The opportunity to observe the whales in a large boat with great power will be a unique and wonderful memory.

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Amami northern area/January to March only☆/Half day】More than 95% encounter rate! Let's go see humpback whales! ＜Whale watching tour (No.17)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,700 yen

Amami-Oshima Island/Winter Cruise】Choice of half-day or full-day whale watching tour☆Experience the thrill of seeing humpback whales up close and personal開始時間Half-day course
9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30
One-day course
9:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours / Approx. 6 hours8,800 yen

Southern Amami / Winter Only / Half Day] Whale Watching Tour: Meet Humpback Whales! ＜Whale Watching Tour with 90% encounter rate in 2024★(No.88)開始時間2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,800 yen

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Amami Oshima Whale Watching Tour A must-see! The appeal of whale watching on Amami Oshima Island Whale watching can be enjoyed only during the winter season from January to March (*changes every year) on Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Humpback whales seen on Amami Oshima can be seen giving birth and [...]. (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Sunset & starry sky cruising

The sunset and star-filled sky seen while cruising the Amami Sea is a sight so beautiful that it will leave you speechless.

This relaxing time away from everyday life is ideal for couples and families traveling together. It is a luxurious experience that offers a taste of the extraordinary.

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Northern Amami / 2 hours] Limited to 2 groups per day☆Experience a moment of healing! Sunset cruising tour in Amami Oshima! Photo present for posting a review★(No.125)開始時間16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00所要時間Approx. 1 to 2 hours17,000 yen

Amami Oshima, Southern Japan】Sunset cruising tour with indoor room with comfortable facilities☆Safely and safely guided by a large boat 《Participation from 0 years old》 (No.42)開始時間17:30-20:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,000 yen

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Amami Oshima Cruising Tour Experience the azure subtropical virgin forests and spectacular sunsets viewed from the Amami blue ocean! Why don't you feel the elegance of a cruising ship? (7 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

⑩Experiencing traditional Amami culture

If you want to learn more about Amami's history and culture, a traditional culture experience tour is the best way to do so.

Visitors can experience island life and the local climate through performances of island songs, hands-on experience with mud-dyeing techniques, and cooking local dishes. You will have a precious time that you cannot experience only by sightseeing.

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] I want to wear it at least once! Experience wearing Oshima Tsumugi, one of the world's three most admired fabrics★ (No.26)開始時間10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approximately 30 to 60 minutes3,500 yen

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] The excitement of gradual dyeing☆T-shirt course of traditional technique "Mud Dyeing and Indigo Dyeing Experience" (No.24)開始時間10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 90 min.4,000 yen

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima】Participation OK from 5 years old!開始時間10:00-11:30 / 13:00-14:30 / 15:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 90 min.3,500 yen

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Traditional culture experience (dyeing and Oshima silk) Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences that are not usually available, such as wearing Oshima tsumugi (tsumugi silk), mud dyeing, indigo dyeing, weaving, etc.♪ Even small children can participate! (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

How do I get around on Amami Oshima Island?

Buses and cabs are good means of transportation within Amami Oshima, but are not recommended. This is because, unlike in large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, the number of buses and routes are limited.

Cabs are also hard to catch outside of airports and city centers and can be difficult to find unless you call in advance to make arrangements.

Rental cars are recommended on Amami Oshima Island.

If you want to do sightseeing efficiently in a short time, or if you want to visit some of the less popular tourist spots, you can use this tour.Car rental is recommended.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

However, early reservations are essential as it gets crowded during major holidays!

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Amami Oshima Car Rental Let's enjoy your trip more freely! Travel to Amami Oshima more comfortably with a rental car☆ Did you know that Amami Oshima is the "third largest island" in Japan? Since the island is very large and there are no trains, it is difficult to reach some spots by any other means of transportation than renting a car. (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Pick-up and drop-off tours are also recommended.

The best place to enjoy a tropical or resort atmosphere on Amami Oshima is in the northern area near the airport. There are various types of hotels with easy access to the beach and swimming pools.

If convenience is important to you, then Nase City is the place to be, with its abundance of restaurants. Convenience stores and supermarkets are easily accessible, and if you are not renting a car, it is an easy place to take a pick-up tour!

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Best season on Amami Oshima Island

For those who want to enjoy marine sports to the fullest, summer is still the best time to visit.

Especially from late June to mid-July.Before the end of the rainy season and the start of the typhoon seasonThe weather is relatively good during the "summer" season, which is a good time for sightseeing.

For those who want to avoid the crowds and spend a relaxing timeAlso recommended in fall and winterIt is. Because of the off-season, airline tickets can be less expensive and the cost of lodging can be reduced.

Amami Oshima Island has a mild subtropical climate, so you can enjoy snorkeling and diving all year round if you wear a wetsuit or drysuit.

How many nights would you enjoy?

Amami Oshima is a large island and is not so small that it can be circled in a single day. Amami Airport is located in the northern part of the island, but just driving from the airport to Koniya Port in the southern part, for example, takes more than one and a half hours.

Because tourist attractions are scattered throughout the island,At least 2 nightsI would like to do the same!

Considering that the first and last days will be travel days, three or more nights will give you plenty of time to visit the neighboring island of Kakaroma.

summary

In this issue, we have provided information on how to access Amami Oshima, answering questions about local transportation and staying in the area, as well as recommended activities and popular sightseeing spots, to show you how to enjoy Amami and its attractions.

We encourage you to visit as many locations as possible and try activities that you would not normally be able to do, as they all offer a variety of activities and locations where you can fully enjoy the magnificent nature.

We hope this article will help make your trip to Amami a memorable and wonderful experience.

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