Yamato-mura Gunakura - Amami-Oshima-.

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A rental car is essential to efficiently enjoy Amami Oshima, the second largest remote island in Japan. Make reservations early!

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] E-bike rental bike for those who don't have a rental car 《10 minutes by car from the center of Naze ★》 Cancellation free until 2 days before (No.87)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間3 hours / 6 hours / 24 hours5,000 yen →directional marker or indicator4,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Scenery of Gunokura in Yamato Village

What is Gunjura in Yamato Village?

The Yamato-mura Gunsangura is a mass of Amami-style stilt warehouses used by the Yamato-mura community at that time from the Jomon to Heian periods.
You should not get lost because you can already see the distinctive pointy thatched roof from the sign at the intersection in front of the village office in Yamato Village.

I wrote "Amami-style" hereAmami-style stilt warehouses are unique in that not a single nail is used.It is a "stilt warehouse". You will notice that the shape is also different from the stilt warehouses often seen in illustrated books, etc., but the function is almost the same. The pillars to protect against rodents and the high floor to prevent moisture are common features.
Some houses on Amami Oshima are actually still utilizing these stilt warehouses, which reminds us of the wisdom and ingenuity of our ancestors. The village office of Yamato Village is often used as the starting point and calculation point for calculating travel time within the island of Amami Oshima. Therefore, you will probably pass by it often during your trip.
It would be nice to experience the romance of the Jomon period on this occasion.

⬇︎You can request where you want to go in Amami Oshima!

Kagoshima/Amami】One person is welcome☆Let's visit spots recommended by a local guide! Free half-day private tour for one group 《No cancellation fee until 3 days before departure》（No.79）.開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,500 yen

Kagoshima/Amami】One guest is welcome☆Selected spots in Amami according to your request!開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,000 yen

Details of Gunakura in Yamato Village

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