What is Naze, the center of Amami Oshima, like? Introducing popular sightseeing spots and recommended tours.

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What kind of place is Naze, the center of Amami Oshima?

When traveling to Amami Oshima, the base for sightseeing for many people is Naze (why), located in the center of Amami City.

As the core city of Amami Oshima, Nase has not only administrative offices, but also a concentration of cultural and commercial facilities, as well as many hotels.

This time, we are going to visit the Nase area, which is representative of Amami Oshima.Recommended sightseeing spots and tours you can join from Naseand others.

We hope you will find it useful when you travel to Amami Oshima.

Attractions of the Nase Area

Nase,About 1 hour drive from Amami AirportIt is located in the center of the Amami Islands.

The port of Nase, which has regular ferry service, is also located here, making it a very convenient place to go to other islands from Amami Oshima.

In this issue, I would like to introduce Nase from three perspectives.

(1) Many popular tourist spots

The most representative tourist attractions in Nase are,Kanasakubara virgin forestIt is.

This place has become a popular tourist spot because it is a place where natural subtropical plants can be observed and the great nature of Amami Oshima can be felt with the whole body.

Other famous tourist spots are scattered throughout the area,Ohama Seaside Park, Okuma Observation PlazaSightseeing spots with a view of Amami Oshima, such as the following, are popular.

There are many places to experience activities unique to Amami Oshima, making it a place that cannot be missed for sightseeing.

(2) Hometown of Oshima Tsumugi

Nase is also famous as the home of Oshima tsumugi, a traditional craft of Amami Oshima.

Visitors can enjoy workshops and other activities while learning about the history and culture of Oshima silk, and there is also an Oshima silk museum and a sightseeing garden.

Workshops are popular for making one-of-a-kind souvenirs and valuable experiences, such as dressing up, hataori weaving, and mud dyeing.

It is also a place where many Oshima silk products are gathered, and you may discover your favorite Oshima silk that is not sold anywhere else.

Oshima silk is,the world's three great textilesAs Oshima tsumugi is one of Japan's representative textiles, we encourage you to try your hand at Oshima tsumugi during your visit to the area.

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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】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

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

(iii) Enjoy shopping and dining

Naze is a district that accounts for 80% of the population of Amami City, and has a number of restaurant districts centering on Yanigawa Street,Enjoy shopping and dining, including souvenir shoppingLocation.

There are many cafes where you can take a break if you get tired of walking, so you can enjoy strolling while taking a break without overdoing it.

Gourmet restaurants where you can eat island food and izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) where you can listen to island songs are popular.

Popular local dishes on Amami Oshima include chicken rice, oil noodles, island tofu dishes, seafood rice bowls, island pork dishes, island fruit gelato, and brown sugar sweets.

There are many restaurants where you can enjoy Amami Oshima from the direction of "food", so if you want to try delicious local cuisine, look for popular restaurants in Nase.

10 popular sightseeing spots around Nase

Nase is also a convenient base for sightseeing, with a wide range of tourist attractions in the surrounding area.

Here are 10 popular sightseeing spots around Nase for your reference.

Some places can be enjoyed even if it rains, so it is recommended to check them out in case the weather is not good.

Kanasakubara virgin forest

The Kinsaku Primeval Forest is a virgin forest inhabited by subtropical trees and plants.

The area is also home to rare creatures such as the Amami rabbit and the Ishikawawa frog, which currently cannot be explored without the company of an eco-tour guide.

Since this is a walking type of sightseeing in the jungle, it is advisable to prepare long sleeves, long pants, sneakers, and insect repellent in advance.

Characteristics of the Kanezakuhara Wilderness Forest

Basic information on the Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest

Name: Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest
Address: Oaza Asato, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 1.5 hours by car from Amami Airport, 55 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: None

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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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 hours12,000 yen

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》（No.65）.開始時間8:30-11:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

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.

Ohama Seaside Park

Amami Ten ScenesOhama Seaside Park, which was selected as one of the best places to visit in Amami, is like a gateway to Amami tourism.

Facilities such as Amami Ocean Exhibition Hall, OHAMA SEA SIDE PARK, Kohama Campground, and Sunset Ohama are all located here, allowing visitors to take their time to enjoy sightseeing.

This is one of the most popular seaside parks on Amami Oshima, so it is definitely worth including in your sightseeing plans.

It is a place that can be enjoyed by couples and families alike, regardless of the season.

Ohama Seaside Park Features

Ohama Seaside Park Basic Information

Name: Ohama Seaside Park
Address: 701-1 Ohama, Koyado, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 1 hour drive from Amami Airport, 20 minutes drive from Nase City
Parking: Available

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.

Ogamiyama Park

The park overlooking the Nase area of Amami City is "Ogamiyama Park.

Walking spots for localsIt is also popular as a place for recreation and relaxation, and visitors can enjoy strolling while admiring the subtropical plants.

Although the mountain is not that high (236 meters above sea level), the winding mountain path is quite challenging.

However, the view from the top of the mountain is spectacular, making it a popular destination for many visitors.

It is walkable from the Nase area, so a visit before breakfast will be an invigorating morning experience.

Features of Ogamiyama Park

Basic Information on Ogamiyama Park

Name: Ogamiyama Park
Address: 6-5 Kuri-machi, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 45 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 5 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: None

Ogamiyama Park-Amami Oshima-. Ogamiyama Park is known as a favorite recreational spot for residents of the Naze area of Amami City. The mountain is 97 meters high, but it takes about 20 to 30 minutes to reach the top if you walk along a gently sloping mountain path. There is a playground along the way, so if you have children with you, it would be a good idea to stop by here on the way to and from the park.

Amami Museum

The only museum on Amami Oshima is the Amami Museum.

this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)Fun even when it rains.The spot is a place where visitors can learn about the sea, nature, history, and culture of Amami.

Even if you have to cancel your plans to visit due to a sudden squall or weather break, you can rest assured that your visit will be indoors.

The museum displays photo panels and videos about Amami Oshima, and you will have a more fulfilling sightseeing experience if you visit and learn about Amami Oshima before going on a sightseeing tour.

It is also easily accessible from the Nase area, so be sure to include it in your sightseeing schedule.

Features of the Amami Museum

Amami Museum Basic Information

Name: Amami Museum
Address: 517 Nagahama-cho, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 50 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 6 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: Available

Amami Museum - Amami-Oshima-. Amami Museum is located 1 hour by car from Amami Airport, 5 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot from Nase New Port, 10 minutes by car from Amami City Hall, and 3 minutes on foot from Nagahama-cho bus stop. The museum exhibits and introduces the culture, history and life of Amami influenced by various countries, as well as the precious wildlife and nature of Amami Oshima Island.

Mateliya Falls

A beautiful and divine waterfall located in Amami Forestopolis is the Materiya Falls.

This place has been a resting place for the residents of Amami Oshima since ancient times, and just watching the water cascading down into the basin is soothing.

mysteriousIt is a cool and refreshing place to be.healing spotThis is a highly recommended spot for those looking for a

Take a break from the daily grind at the Mateliya Falls, known as "the truly beautiful sunken basin."

Features of Mateliya Falls

Basic information about Mateliya Falls

Name: Mateliya Falls
Address: Nane, Yamato-mura, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima-ken
Access: 50 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 6 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: Available

Mateliya Falls - Amami-Oshima-. Located in Yamato Village on the west side of Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, this waterfall has long been famous as a sacred place. The narrow mountain path leading to the waterfall is surrounded by thickly growing trees, so it seems dimly lit even in the daytime. However, after walking along the dimly lit mountain path, you will suddenly come to an open space where the waterfall basin shines in the sunlight.

Tanaka Isson Demise House

Tanaka Isson was a painter who moved to Amami Oshima in 1958 to work on the last work of his life. Tanaka Isson's last house is the house where he lived until his death.

At the age of 50, he moved to Amami Oshima and painted many works inspired by Amami Oshima until the age of 69. During his lifetime, however, he did not attract much attention and died quietly in obscurity.

Around 1980, the "The bold touch of the painting is like Gauguin's.His talent was finally recognized when he was noticed as a "master of the art of painting. Tanaka finally moved from the tenement house where he had lived for many years to this house, where he spent only 10 short days.

You cannot enter the house where Tanaka Isson died, but you can look around the exterior of the house.

Feature of Tanaka Isson's Demise House

Basic Information on Tanaka Isson's Demise House

Name: Tanaka Isson Demise House
Address: 38-3 Naze Ariya, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 35 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 10 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: Available

Tanaka Isson's Demise House -Amami Oshima-. The house of Tanaka Isson, who was said to be a genius painter, has been relocated and preserved in Naze Ariya-cho, Amami City. Tanaka Isson's flower-and-bird paintings are reminiscent of Gauguin's, but he died a lonely man who never made his mark on the world. Tanaka Isson's house is so crude that it is hard to believe that it was a house where people lived. It is merely a wooden plank attached to the house, and without explanation, it appears to be nothing more than a storage room.

Amami Tourism Hub Center

The Amami Sightseeing Hub Center is a facility that explains the ecology of hubs and knowledge on how to avoid being bitten by them.

Many visitors come to see the scary things, as they can also watch a video of a hub and mongoose show. This is a historical facility built by Mr. Nakamoto, a master hub-catcher, and such background would be one of the attractions.

The building's Showa-era architecture is also attractive, making it a great place for those who want to do some nostalgic sightseeing.

Features of Amami Tourism Hub Center

Amami Tourism Hub Center Basic Information

Name: Amami Tourism Hub Center
Address: 3-15 Nagahama-cho, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 45 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 5 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: Available

Amami Tourism Hub Center - Amami Oshima Island The historic Amami Tourism Hub Center, established in 1974, is located on a hill in Naze City and is one of the major tourist attractions. It is located approximately one hour by car from Amami Airport. Since it is close to the center of Amami Oshima, it is attractive for visitors to make an efficient round trip with other sightseeing spots. The confrontation between a hub and a mongoose can be viewed on video, but it is a powerful experience.

Miyakozaki Sasanto

Miyakozaki Sasanto is a 30-minute drive from Nase, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the East China Sea.

It is a 20-minute walk from the Miyakozaki parking lot, but the road is popular for its breathtaking views as it passes through waist-long colonies of rhododendrons all over the cape.

Winter.dolphin (or other small toothed whales, such as porpoises and belugas)and ... andwhale (Cetacea spp.)It is also famous as a spot where you can see the

Miyakosaki Sasanto Features

Okuma Observation Plaza

Okuma Observation Plaza is a sightseeing spot that offers a panoramic view of Nase Port and the city of Nase.

When you visit in summer, it sinks into the horizon.Sunset SpotIt is also a popular place for those who like spectacular views. In the observation plaza,banyan treeand you can also enjoy the scenery that is typical of Amami Oshima.

Features of Okuma Observation Plaza

Basic information about Okuma Observation Plaza

Name: Okuma Observation Plaza
Address: Oaza-Okuma, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 40 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 15 minutes by car from Nase City
Parking: Available

Okuma Gazebo Plaza-Amami-Oshima-. If one were to choose a viewing platform with a good view close to Nase City, this is one of the most promising. It takes about 15 minutes by car to reach the Okuma Lookout Plaza. The sunset is especially spectacular during the summer months. You can see Nase Port and the city of Nase from Okuma Observatory any time of the year, but especially in summer, you can see the sun setting on the horizon from the observatory.

Obama Campground

At the Obama Campground, located in Ohama Seaside Park, swimming and snorkeling can be enjoyed as the beach is right in front of the campground.

It is also available for day campers,BBQMany people use this campground to

The showers and changing rooms are clean, and if you are looking for a tourist spot to enjoy the sea of Amami Oshima, this is a great place to visit.

Obama Campground Features

Obama Campground Basic Information

Name: Obama Campground
Address: 673 Oaza Koyado, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 1 hour drive from Amami Airport, 15 minutes drive from Nase City
Parking: Available

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.

Recommended tours to enjoy in Nase

There are many sightseeing spots around Nase, and tours are available to visit them efficiently.

Some places can only be visited with a guide, so why not join a tour and enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing tour of Amami Oshima?

Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest Tour

To enter the Kinsaku Wilderness Forest, starting in 2019Must be accompanied by a certified eco-tour guide or participate in a tourThe company is now in the process of

Transportation from Amami City to the site and information on walking points are provided, but it is advisable to expect steep mountain paths and sudden squalls. Since the number of users (number of tours) is limited due to environmental preservation, advance reservations are recommended.

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Amami Oshima Island/3.5 hours] Limited number of participants! The early bird gets the worm...☆Kinsakuhara Wilderness Walking & Trekking Tour Double the fun with commentary by a certified guide☆ (No.2)開始時間8:20-12:00 / 13:20-17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes6,000 yen

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 hours12,000 yen

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》（No.65）.開始時間8:30-11:30 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

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.

Mateliya Falls Tour

There are tours that combine a hike up Mt. Ywan, which is difficult to reach by sightseeing, with sightseeing at the Materiya Waterfall, and tours that combine the waterfall with mangrove canoeing.

You will also find a wide variety of photo spots. Some of the tours are limited to one group per day,Early reservations are recommended.I will do so.

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] If you are in doubt, this is the one for you! 1-day tour to popular power spots such as "Mateliya Falls" and the highest peak "Yawan-dake Observation Hill" 《with free pickup and drop-off from Ryugo Town, Kasari Town and Amami City》（No.60）.開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 8 hours16,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] Let's enjoy an exhilarating drive through half of the island! 1-day tour for hiking on the highest mountain in Amami, "Yuwan-dake" & photo driving to "Mateliya Falls" 《One-pair private tour with pickup and drop-off at Nase area》（No.64）.開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,000 yen

Amami-Oshima Island *Winter Only] Impressed by the mysterious waterfalls! Materia Falls & Mangrove Canoe Tour《Including lunch》（No.100)開始時間8:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 8.5 hours16,500 yen

summary

Nase is located in the center of Amami City,Area specializing in sightseeing, shopping and diningIt is.

It is accessible by car from Amami Airport in about an hour, and there are many hotels in the area.

Since it is a place where you can enjoy sightseeing during the day and enjoy taverns and local cuisine at night, you will enjoy a comfortable trip if you choose Nase as your base for sightseeing.

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