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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.

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 pick-up and drop-off tour Visit Amami Oshima, an island full of attractions! Experience comfort and charm all at once with transportation! Located between the Kagoshima mainland and the main island of Okinawa, Amami Oshima is an island with a mild climate and rich nature. And it is the third largest island in Japan. Registered as a World Natural Heritage site [...]. (84 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Advantages of Renting a Car in Amami

Here are three main advantages of using a rental car for your trip to Amami Oshima.

(1) Increased freedom of travel

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.

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.

(2) Efficiently visit tourist spots

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.

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.

(3) Easy to join a tour

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.

Recommended Car Rental Plans in Amami Oshima

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.

Light class car rental

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

Compact car rental

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

Wagon class car rental

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

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.

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Amami-Oshima pick-up and drop-off tour Visit Amami Oshima, an island full of attractions! Experience comfort and charm all at once with transportation! Located between the Kagoshima mainland and the main island of Okinawa, Amami Oshima is an island with a mild climate and rich nature. And it is the third largest island in Japan. Registered as a World Natural Heritage site [...]. (84 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

snorkeling

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 / 1 day / Charter】Request OK! Free plan to enjoy Amami Oshima Island☆Flexible ways to enjoy♪ Snorkel equipment rental included♪ ＜Pickup & Drop-off & Free Photo＞ (No.66)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7~8 hours16,000 yen

Canoe/Kayak

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 indicator10,800suffix 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.

Night Tour

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.

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.

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

summary

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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