Amami Oshima Night Tour (Black-crowned night heron and wildlife expedition)

Many endemic species I have never seen before!
You may be able to see rare animals on Amami Oshima☆.

The attraction of night tours is that you can encounter Amami's unique wildlife. We look for animals that live in the jungle at night, relying on their cries and the sounds of the grass.

Large number of endemic speciesis one of the reasons why Amami Oshima was registered as a World Natural Heritage site.

You can observe rare creatures from a unique ecosystem.

Guided by a guide who knows Amami Oshima Island inside out!
Let's enjoy the forests of Amami where you can't go alone.

Night tours on Amami Oshima Island take you to places you wouldn't go alone.Guides are available to assist you.We will guide you while

The Amami jungle is restricted for entry,Cannot go privatelyLet's enjoy the great nature at night with a guide who knows Amami well! Let's enjoy the great nature at night safely with a guide who knows Amami well.

Everyone is welcome to participate!

Most of the plans are by car, so there is basically no need to walk.From small children to the elderlyThree generations can take part in the tour and observe the creatures safely from the safety of a car.

Also, since the tour is conducted in a small group, you can fully enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima while listening to the guide's explanations.

Solo travel OK!

Amami Oshima night tour plans are available from 1 person.

Please enjoy the night nature of Amami for your solo trip♪

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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

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 Island/Night] 《One person is welcome》 Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than a night tour (No.91)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.8,000 yen

Those without a rental car can also participate☆.
Pick-up and drop-off plans available from Nase area.

On Amami Oshima Islandwith a shuttle serviceThere are many night tours in the area! Even if you do not plan to rent a car, you can still participate in night tours.

note (supplementary information) symbolPick-up and drop-off may not be available in some areas or for some plans.Please see the Preferred Plan page for details.

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You can enjoy the star-filled sky!

The star-filled sky gives beautiful light to the pitch-dark nights of Amami. On a fine day, a cluster of stars in the "Milky Way" can be clearly seen.

The starry sky seen from the tall trees, typical of a subtropical jungle, is also wonderful with a tropical feel.

Be sure to take a night tour in Amami to not only explore the jungle, but also enjoy the mysterious starry night sky.

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Depending on the season and climate
Meet the different flora and fauna☆.

On Amami Oshima Island, known as the "Galapagos of the Orient," you will encounter a variety of creatures unique to Amami.

The species that can be observed change with the season and climate, such as fireflies and sagaribana in the summer and habu after the rain!

Japan's first natural monument
See the Amami rabbit!

Designated as "Japan's first national natural monument" in the night tour of Amami Oshima.There is a high probability of seeing the Amami rabbit.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

The Amami rabbit is cute because it is nocturnal, black all over, and has an unusual shape with short ears and legs!

It is endemic to Japan, inhabiting only Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima, but its population has been declining in recent years and it is designated as an endangered species.

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What is the "Amami rabbit" that lives on Amami Oshima Island? Introducing popular night tours with a high probability of encountering Amami rabbit, its characteristics, and ecology.Contents1 I want to see it at least once! What is the Amami Oshima Amami rabbit? 2 Habitat of the Amami rabbit3 When you can see the Amami rabbit4 Conservation activities of the Amami rabbit4.1 Why the Amami rabbit is listed as an endangered species [...].

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Recommended for children who love living things!
Jungle Night Tour

Explore the jungle at night in search of creatures that live on Amami Oshima Island. There are many rare nocturnal creatures on Amami Oshima Island, also known as the "Galapagos of the Orient!

If you find any living creatures, please ask your guide who is familiar with the nature of Amami Oshima♪

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.

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] Night tour by 4WD jeep to a forest inhabited by natural monuments (No.56)開始時間Varies depending on the season.所要時間About 2 to 3 hours8,000 yen

Amami Oshima Island/Night] Sunset & Star gazing or Night tour to meet animals and plants☆You can get off the car and take two shots with a black-crowned night heron! Pick-up service available in Naze area (No.69)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

One person or more can participate!
Night Safari Tour by 4WD

Since there is basically no getting out of the car and walking during the tour, this tour is safe and enjoyable for everyone from children to the elderly.

Fully open on sunny days.360° star-filled skyto enjoy the view and put up the holo even on rainy days.Jungle unique to rainy weatherYou can enjoy the

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 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

Amami Oshima Island/Night] 《One person is welcome》 Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than a night tour (No.91)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.8,000 yen

Held at a deeper time of day!
Midnight Tour

This tour is held at a deeper time of day than the Night Tour. The experience of exploring in a quieter jungle is a thrilling one.

The tour starts late, so you can enjoy a leisurely dinner before joining the tour.

Amami Oshima Island/Night] 《One person is welcome》 Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than a night tour (No.91)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.8,000 yen

A mystical experience in a glowing kayak
Night kayak tour

A night canoe tour shines on the night sea of Amami-Oshima! After receiving a lecture in the light of day and enjoying the sunset on the horizon, we will cruise on the sea at night.

The skeleton hull of the canoe allows you to see clearly underwater, and if you proceed under the lights attached to the canoe, you may be able to witness a different underwater world from the one you see in the daytime.

There is also a two-seater version, so small children can enjoy the ride together.

Southern Amami / approx. 1 hour] Rare experience in Amami! Take a walk on the sea at night in a glowing clear kayak! Night kayak tour (No.40)開始時間17:30-18:30所要時間Approx. 1 hour8,500 yen

↓ We also recommend the glowing night SUP tour ↓.

Southern Amami / approx. 1.5 hours] Rare experience in Amami! New sensation night SUP tour♪ Let's go and see the beautiful sunset and night view with glowing SUP (No.41)開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours8,500 yen

Mangroves at night are twice as thrilling☆.
Mangrove Night Tour

This tour explores the mangroves at night, when the atmosphere is completely different from that of the daytime.3You can choose between a guided tour in a two-person canoe or paddle your own kayak.

You can see a star-filled sky, stars reflected on the water surface, and mysterious nocturnal insects shining.

Kagoshima, Amami Oshima] Let's explore the fantastic night forest! Mangrove Night Tour (No.82)開始時間From 6:30 p.m. [spring and fall] to 7:00 p.m. [summer] to 6:00 p.m. [winter] to 6:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours10,800 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Autumn Special SALE [Amami Oshima/Night] Charter available◎Let's go on a thrilling night adventure! Mangrove Night Kayak Tour (No.83)開始時間From 6:30 p.m. [spring and fall] to 7:00 p.m. [summer] to 6:00 p.m. [winter] to 6:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours10,800 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Those without a rental car can also participate☆.
Convenient guided transportation plan

On Amami Oshima Islandwith a shuttle serviceThere are also many night tours available. You can join a night tour even if you do not plan to rent a car!

note (supplementary information) symbolPick-up and drop-off may not be available in some areas or for some plans.Please see the Preferred Plan page for details.

↓Click here for night tours with pick up and drop off.

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

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] 《One person is welcome》 Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than a night tour (No.91)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.8,000 yen

Amami Oshima Island/Night] Sunset & Star gazing or Night tour to meet animals and plants☆You can get off the car and take two shots with a black-crowned night heron! Pick-up service available in Naze area (No.69)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

Nighttime sea & mountain adventures in Amami Oshima☆.
Starry sky night buggy tour

ATVs can travel on roads that ordinary cars cannot travel on, making them more exciting than you can imagine!

Enjoy a memorable adventure while savoring the natural wonders of Amami and the charm of the starry sky☆.

Let's go see the famous Amami rabbit!
Night tours by 4WD jeep

Also designated as a natural monument of JapanRyukyu rabbitThis course explores Amami Oshima Island at night in search of

《 Amami Owl Rabbit 》

In order to enjoy exploring in a natural setting, our tour will take you on an open jeep 4WD ride to enjoy the great outdoors.

The jeep has no roof, so you can enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima "360°" by standing up, etc.â

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

Exciting in the stillness of nature!
Midnight Tour held at midnight

This course starts later than the regular night tour to explore the area.

Rare plants and animals of Amami Oshima can be observed in a more tranquil environment.

You may see hubbies and snakes that are hard to spot during the day. In some cases, you may even be able to get up close and observe them... let's go see these rare nocturnal creatures!

Amami Oshima Island/Night] 《One person is welcome》 Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than a night tour (No.91)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.8,000 yen

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Solo travel OK!

Amami Oshima night tour plans are available from 1 person.

Please enjoy the night nature of Amami for your solo trip♪

↓Click here for night tours that can be joined by one person.

Amami Oshima/approx. 1 hour] Same-day reservations OK!開始時間19:30-22:00
Varies depending on the time of year所要時間Approx. 1 hour8,000 yen

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

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 Island/Night] 《One person is welcome》 Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than a night tour (No.91)開始時間Varies depending on the time of the year.所要時間Approx. 70 min.8,000 yen

Even though it is in the subtropical zone, the jungle at night isColder than expectedIt is.

We also have tours that are conducted in open jeeps,10Month～6Please dress warmly, especially in May.

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