The latest information on car rentals in Amami Oshima! Introducing popular car rental stores and tours with pick-up service!
Table of Contents
- 1 Is a rental car necessary for sightseeing in Amami Oshima?
- 2 Advantages of Renting a Car in Amami
- 3 Recommended Car Rental Plans in Amami Oshima
- 4 Participation is possible even if you do not have a rental car! Introduction of activity tours with hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 5 About car rental on Amami Oshima Island Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 6 summary
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Is a rental car necessary for sightseeing in Amami Oshima?

Amami Oshima Island, surrounded by the beautiful blue ocean and nature, also known as Amami blue, is very popular as a travel destination that can be enjoyed in all seasons due to its mild climate.
When sightseeing on Amami Oshima Island, it is important to choose the best means of transportation to visit many places of interest.
There are many ways to get around on the island, such as renting a car, bus, cab, or renting a bicycle,Third largest of Japan's outlying islandsHow to fully enjoy your trip to Amami Oshima,It is more convenient to rent a car.It is.
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Of course, you can have fun by other means of transportation, but there are many places you can go and scenes you can enjoy only by using a rental car.
So this time we will explain the rental car situation in Amami Oshima. Please take a look at it for reference!
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Amami Oshima Car Rental] Compact type, 1300cc class, all with car navigation system and drive recorder (No.r1)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable4,000 yen
【Amami Oshima・Rental Car】Mercedes-Benz SLC180 SPORT《Maximum 2 Passengers・Right-Hand Drive》Comes with standard car navigation system and pickup service (No.r6)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable16,060 yen
Amami-Oshima Car Rental] Mini-car ◆660cc class 《Maximum 4 passengers》with car navigation system and pick-up/drop-off (No.r11)開始時間: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.所要時間Negotiable4,500 yenClick here for popular rental cars on Amami Oshima
Advantages of Renting a Car in Amami
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Here are three main advantages of using a rental car for your trip to Amami Oshima.
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Is a rental car essential for travel to Amami Oshima? We introduce the means of transportation on the island and tours with pick-up and drop-off services!Contents1 Is a rental car necessary for sightseeing in Amami Oshima Island? 2 [Conclusion] If you have a rental car, you can expand the range of sightseeing in Amami Oshima Island! 3.1 Transportation other than rental car 3.2 Taxi3. [...]Click here for popular rental cars on Amami Oshima
(1) Increased freedom of travel
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With a rental car, you can leave for your destination at any time you want and return when you want.
Therefore, the greatest advantage is the freedom to make your own travel plans.
In addition, sightseeing cabs offer full service without the need to drive yourself, but they also have a fixed departure time, time within the fare, and tour route, which makes them less flexible.
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The fact that there are no such restrictions on time, route, etc., and that you can change your schedule at your own convenience isAdvantages of Renting a CarIt is.
The flexibility of the plan allows for easy travel, making it ideal for those who want to travel freely and haphazardly.
Once you've reserved a rental car,
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Summer Special SALE 【Amami Oshima/2 hours】Sunset Mangrove Canoe Tour on the day of arrival in Amami! Private guided tour is available (No.74)開始時間17:00~19:00*Varies depending on the season.所要時間Approx. 2 hours10,000 yen →directional marker or indicator8,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Summer Special 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 minutes10,300 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Summer Special SALE 【Amami Oshima Island / approx. 2hrs】Mangrove SUP Exploration in the World Natural Heritage Wilderness☆Enjoy a leisurely SUP ride in the virgin forest♪ 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.
(2) Efficiently visit tourist spots
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If you want to visit various tourist spots efficiently and comfortably, renting a car is the best option.
If you are traveling by rented bicycle, you will need to pedal your bicycle along the roads of Amami Oshima, which have many slopes and ups and downs.
It is difficult to get around by renting a bicycle or bike on rainy, windy, or ultraviolet rays days, and those who are not confident in their physical strength may be exhausted just getting to their destinations.
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With a rental car, you can comfortably visit several sights in a day by taking into account the time it takes to get there and back.
It will also be able to move easily and efficiently, even with a large number of luggage and people.
If you're nervous about driving, we recommend this too!
Popular free plan with chartered guide
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
[Amami Oshima / 1 Day / Private Charter] Customizable Itinerary! Enjoy Amami Oshima to the Fullest with This Flexible Plan☆ The possibilities are endless♪ Let’s explore and have fun while driving! (No. 66)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7~8 hours20,000 yenClick here for popular free plans for Amami Oshima Island
(3) Easy to join a tour
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In most cases, tours on Amami Oshima meet locally, so there is no need to worry about getting to the meeting place.
Since there are limited plans that include transportation, a rental car is a good idea.More choices in tour selectionI am sure you will.
A rental car also allows for flexibility when returning to a hotel or other location during a tour due to illness or other reasons.
Once you've reserved a rental car,
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Southern Amami / approx. 2 hours] Participation OK from 4 years old! Recommended for travelers with children.開始時間9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours11,000 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.
Amami Oshima/Half day】High probability of swimming with sea turtles! Sea turtle snorkeling at a secret beach with excellent transparency 《small group, beginners welcome, free photo data》(No.165)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes7,700 yenClick here for the ranking of popular tours to Amami Oshima Island
Recommended Car Rental Plans in Amami Oshima
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There are a few areas with many hills, but the roads are wide and traffic is not heavy, making Amami Oshima an easy place to drive a rental car.
Here are three recommended car rental plans for Amami Oshima Island, so please take a look at them.
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Renting a cheap car in Amami Oshima! Introducing recommended plans & popular sightseeing spots!Contents1 Let's rent a car in Amami Oshima Island! 2.1 Basics of rental car drop-off service2.2 Points to consider when choosing a low-cost rental car3! Recommended Car Rental Plans 3.1 Light Car ( [...])
Light class car rental
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This is a rental of a light car that is easy to drive with a small turning circle. Airport pick-up and drop-off service is available as well as hotel pick-up and drop-off service in central Nase. Recommended for solo travelers and couples.
Amami-Oshima Car Rental] Mini-car Rental ◆660cc class 《Maximum 4 Passengers》 All cars are equipped with a car navigation system and a drive recorder (No.r3)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable3,350 yen
Amami-Oshima Car Rental] Mini-car ◆660cc class 《Maximum 4 passengers》with car navigation system and pick-up/drop-off (No.r11)開始時間: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.所要時間Negotiable4,500 yen
Amami Oshima Car Rental】Mini Car《Maximum 4 Passengers》Disability waiver included・Pickup and drop off for smooth departure! (No.r14)開始時間: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.所要時間Negotiable4,000 yen
Compact car rental
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Compact cars are ideal for Amami trips with family and friends. Airport pick-up and drop-off and child seat rental are of course available.
Amami Oshima Car Rental] Compact type, 1300cc class, all with car navigation system and drive recorder (No.r1)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable4,000 yen
Amami Oshima Car Rental] Compact class car◆1300cc class 《Maximum 5 passengers》with car navigation system and pickup service (No.r12)開始時間: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.所要時間Negotiable5,100 yen
Amami Oshima Car Rental] Compact class car◆1500cc class 《Maximum 5 passengers》with car navigation system and pickup service (No.r13)開始時間: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.所要時間Negotiable6,400 yen
Wagon class car rental
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The wagon class is ideal for families with many children or for group travel with friends.
We have baby seats, child seats, and junior seats available for rent, so children of all ages can use the facility with no worries.
Amami-Oshima Car Rental]One-box car rental◆2000cc class《Maximum 8 passengers》All cars are equipped with a car navigation system and a drive recorder (No.r2)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable8,640 yen
Amami Oshima Car Rental] Minivan◆2300cc class《Maximum 8 Passengers》Comes with car navigation system and pickup service (No.r18)開始時間: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.所要時間Negotiable16,500 yen
You do not need to rent a car to participate!
Hotel pick up and drop off includedActivity Tour Introduction

While a rental car is convenient, there may be times when a rental car is not available for a variety of reasons.
In such cases, Amami Tours will provide,Free hotel pick up and drop off includedWhy not take a tour of the
Please refer to the following list of popular tours.
Includes transportation to and from Amami Oshima!
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Amami Oshima, Half a day] Participation from 1 person♪ Beach snorkeling tour 《Woman guided tour! Free photo & video shooting (No.150)開始時間Varies depending on the time of low tide所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen →directional marker or indicator6,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Summer Special SALE 【Amami Oshima】If you are in doubt, this is the one for you! Charter tour with a guide★Mangrove Canoeing & Island Sightseeing 1 Day Tour around Amami's spectacular scenery《For free cancellation until 3 days before, pick-up and drop-off included》(No.77).開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 6 to 7 hours23,500 yen →directional marker or indicator22,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Summer Special SALE 【Amami Oshima/Night】《One person is welcome》Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than 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 yenClick here for Amami Oshima pick-up and drop-off tours
snorkeling
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The first thing I would like to experience when I come to Amami Oshima,Amami blueI believe that snorkeling is a great way to fully enjoy the
Colorful corals and tropical fishOther than that, if you're lucky.sea turtleYou may also encounter
It is also attractive for beginners and for those with children in tow.
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 your swimsuit and flip-flops! <Shower, changing room, hair dryer and towel are provided.開始時間8:30 / 9:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours6,600 yenClick here for Amami Oshima snorkeling tour
Canoe/Kayak
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For those who want to enjoy the magnificent nature of Amami to the fullest, we recommend mangrove canoeing and kayaking, where you can enjoy both the mountains and the water.
While boating, you may be able to see the Austonian woodpecker (a type of woodpecker), which is only found here, and the lizard-hen (a fern plant).
Even beginners in canoeing and kayaking will be able to enjoy themselves with the support of guides.
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 →directional marker or indicator9,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
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.
Trekking in Kanasakubara Wilderness & Mangrove Canoe Tour☆An extraordinary experience to fully enjoy the great nature <Cancellation free until the day before> (No.189)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours11,550 yen →directional marker or indicator9,900suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.Click here for Amami Oshima Canoe (Kayak) Tours
Night Tour
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In the night tour, tour guides from Amami Oshima will accompany you to explore Amami's unique animals and plants that are active in the forest at night.
It is so dark in the forest that you have to walk with a flashlight to see, but many nocturnal animals begin to be active only at such times of the day.
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On the move,natural monumentalso designated asRyukyu rabbitWe will listen to stories about rare animals such as these and explore to find the real thing.
This tour is also popular as a way to enjoy the beautiful starry sky and a fairly high chance of seeing the Amami rabbit.
Summer Special SALE 【Amami Oshima/Night】4WD Jeep Night Tour <Continuing 100% encounter rate! Amami Owl Rabbit 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
Summer Special SALE 【Amami Oshima/Night】《One person is welcome》Encounter nocturnal animals in the deep and quiet nature! Midnight tour deeper than 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
Summer Special SALE【Amami Oshima/Night】Enjoy the subtropical forest! 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.Click here for Amami Oshima Night Tour
Car rental in Amami Oshima
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Since public transportation is limited on Amami Oshima Island, we recommend the use of a rental car if you want to enjoy sightseeing. With a car, you can freely visit beaches, tourist spots, cafes, etc., and tour the island efficiently.
There are many car rental companies located around Amami Airport and in the Naze area of Amami City. Many of them are located directly at the airport, so it is convenient to start sightseeing immediately after arrival.
Rental car rates vary depending on the type of car and season, but generally range from 5,000 yen to 8,000 yen per day for a compact car. Rates may be higher during peak season, so early reservations are recommended.
Since rental cars are sometimes fully booked during the tourist season and consecutive holidays, advance reservations are recommended. It is recommended to make reservations early, especially during summer vacation and Golden Week.
A round trip around Amami Oshima Island by car takes approximately 4 to 6 hours including rest stops and sightseeing. A popular sightseeing style is to enjoy the drive while stopping at beaches and observatories.
Because of the natural beauty of Amami Oshima Island, animals may appear on the roads at night. Be sure to drive safely, especially on mountain roads at night, and drive at a moderate speed. It is also a good idea to check the opening hours of gas stations in advance.
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In this issue, we have introduced the advantages of using a rental car for your trip to Amami Oshima, rental car plans, and activities you can enjoy without a rental car.
You can enjoy Amami Oshima without a rental car, but a rental car will give you a wider range of destinations and make your trip more comfortable!
Some people may be anxious about driving in an unfamiliar place, but the roads on Amami Oshima are wide and there is less traffic than in large cities.
If renting a car is not feasible, joining a tour with transportation will allow you to enjoy the activities more efficiently.
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