Weather, clothing, and recommended activities in December on Amami Oshima Island!

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What is December like on Amami Oshima?

December is the off-season on Amami Oshima with relatively few tourists, making it the perfect time to enjoy quiet sightseeing!

Especially if you avoid the end of the year,Save on lodging and flights!It is recommended to enjoy the winter on Amami Oshima as a cold-weather resort.

In this issue, we will introduce the weather, clothing, and activities you can enjoy in December on Amami Oshima!

Weather in December on Amami Oshima Island

Belongs to subtropical climateDecember on Amami Oshima is mild compared to winter on Honshu.Nevertheless, due to the winter pressure pattern, it tends to be cloudy and rainy, and northerly winds tend to be strong.

For reference, here is a comparison of temperatures between Tokyo and Amami (Nase) based on information published by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The weather is beautiful, and on sunny days the temperature can rise to nearly 20 degrees Celsius, but the mornings and evenings are cooler,Autumn-like temperatures in HonshuIt is a good idea to assume that

Compared to Tokyo, the amount of precipitation is nearly three times that of Tokyo, so it is essential to dress for a rainy day and carry the necessary clothing and personal belongings.

Recommended December Clothing and Personal Belongings on Amami Oshima Island

As mentioned above, it is true that temperatures alone are much higher in December on Amami Oshima than in Honshu,Many days feel chilly due to northerly winds.It is.

If you don't like the cold or plan to board the ferry, you may also want to bring a scarf, stole, or thick socks.

Even though you are traveling in a tropical country, it is safe to say that you should dress warmly, as light clothing can cause you to fall ill.

Recommended December Activities in Amami Oshima

The charm of Amami Oshima is that there is a wealth of activities that can be enjoyed even during the chilly months of December.

All activities allow you to fully enjoy the clear waters of Amami Oshima and the nature rich in rare flora and fauna!

Here are six activities that you can enjoy only in December.

We hope you will take a look to the end and find an activity that interests you.

(1) Mangrove Canoeing

Amami Oshima Island has some of the best mangroves in Japan, which can be explored leisurely by canoe.

Such is the case with mangrove canoes,Children and the elderly can easily participate.Therefore, it is one of the most popular activities.

This is a rare chance to observe up close the powerful roots and the creatures that hide around them! Please come and enjoy the great nature of Amami Oshima.

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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.

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 hours10,800 yen

Special Autumn 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 minutes9,200 yen →directional marker or indicator7,700suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Amami Oshima Canoe (Kayak) Tour Only on Amami Oshima can you enjoy both mangrove canoeing through the dense mangroves and sea kayaking through the "Amami blue" sea. (45 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(2) Trekking tour in Kanasakubara Wilderness Forest

Location of the movie "GodzillaThe Kanasakubara primeval forest, famous for being the first place in Japan to be designated as the "Amami-native forest", is a magical place where you can encounter rare creatures and plants unique to Amami.

The Kinsaku primeval forest, created over a long period of time, contains much untouched nature and has established a unique ecosystem on Amami Oshima Island.Endemic species and natural monumentsIt is a special place where you can see the

Interested visitors must be accompanied by a certified guide, so be sure to take a tour.

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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.

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

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

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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.

Snorkeling tour

Snorkeling is a popular activity to fully enjoy the crystal clear waters of Amami Oshima.

Colorful coral reefs and tropical fishIf you're lucky, you'll be able tosea turtleIt is also possible to meet

People tend to think that the sea is cold in winter, but the average water temperature on the Pacific side is about 21 degrees Celsius even in December.

Since the seawater temperature is actually higher than the outside temperature, you can enjoy snorkeling even in winter if you wear a dry suit or wet suit!

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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/2.5 hours] Boat snorkeling☆Photographs taken will be presented 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 / 12:00 / 15:00 所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours8,800 yen

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 a swimsuit and flip-flops! ＜Shower, changing room, hair dryer and towels are provided.開始時間8:30 / 9:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours6,600 yen

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Amami Oshima Snorkeling Tour Let's easily enjoy the beautiful sea of Amami Oshima, known as "Amami Blue"! You can see coral, tropical fish, and even sea turtles in the clear ocean! (30 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Whale Watching Tour

Humpback whales and their calves appear in the waters of Amami Oshima for only four months a year. They can be seen only from December to March.

especiallyDecember is relatively warm and perfect for whale watching♪The powerful movements of the whales and the tenderness with which they raise their young are emotions in themselves that cannot be experienced anywhere else.

Please add this special experience, unique to winter on Amami Oshima, to your travel plans.

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Amami-Oshima Island/Winter Cruise】Choice of half-day or full-day whale watching tour☆Experience the thrill of seeing humpback whales up close and personal開始時間Half-day course
9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30
One-day course
9:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours / Approx. 6 hours8,800 yen

Amami northern area/January to March only☆/Half day】More than 95% encounter rate! Let's go see humpback whales! ＜Whale watching tour (No.17)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours7,700 yen

Southern Amami / Winter Only / Half Day] Whale Watching Tour: Meet Humpback Whales! ＜Whale Watching Tour with 90% encounter rate in 2024★(No.88)開始時間2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours9,800 yen

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Amami Oshima Whale Watching Tour A must-see! The appeal of whale watching on Amami Oshima Island Whale watching can be enjoyed only during the winter season from January to March (*changes every year) on Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Humpback whales seen on Amami Oshima can be seen giving birth and [...]. (6 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

5⑤Star gazing & night safari tour

Amami Oshima Island, rich in nature, is home to many nocturnal animals, and night tours are a great way to see nocturnal animals that cannot be seen during the daytime.

During the night tour, though, you will explore in the dark with a guide,Natural treasures such as the Amami rabbitA rare chance to meet the

Recommended for those who want to experience the thrill of excitement.

Also, since there are fewer lights in the city than in the city, visitors can enjoy the stars on a clear day.

The air is clearer in winter than any other time of the year,Time of year when the night sky is at its most beautifulThat being said, the night tour is best experienced in December!

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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/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/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

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Amami Oshima Night Tour (Black-crowned night heron and wildlife expedition) Visit the jungle at night on Amami Oshima Island! You can enjoy the different appearance of the jungle from the daytime, various creatures including the Amami rabbit, and the beautiful starry sky. (26 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(f) fishing with six hooks on a weighted line

You don't have to go into the sea in winter to enjoy the sea of Amami Oshima.Fishing tours are very popular in December.

The sea in December is crystal clear, and you can clearly see fish swimming even from the water, so you can enjoy beautiful scenery even from the boat.

Beginners and children are welcome to join the tour, as guides will carefully support them!

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Northern Amami / Boat Fishing / 2.5 hours] Beginners are welcome! Experience Fishing Tour with No Need to Bring Your Own Fishing Equipment (3 min. drive to the airport, free of charge until 3 days before the tour) (No.98)開始時間8:30~11:00 / 13:30~16:00所要時間About 2 hours~2 hours and 30 minutes9,500 yen

Northern Amami / Boat Fishing / 2.5 hours] For those who are worried about getting seasick! Reef Fishing Tour <3 min. drive to the airport ☆ You can also enjoy it on the last day! ＞（No.97)開始時間8:30~11:00/13:30~16:00所要時間Approx. 2 to 2.5 hours8,000 yen

Special Autumn Sale 【South Amami Oshima】Half-day boat fishing experience for beginners and anglers alike (No.46)開始時間9:45-13:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours11,400 yen →directional marker or indicator10,400suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Sea Fishing and Boat Fishing Experience Tour in Amami Oshima Beginners are also welcome! Let's enjoy the popular boat fishing experience on Amami Oshima! The fishing tour you can experience on Amami Oshima is easy to join because the guide will help you with everything from fishing preparation to gears! The tour is held at a calm point in the strait, so you don't have to worry about getting seasick [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended sightseeing spots in December on Amami Oshima Island

Even in December, the off-season, there are many sightseeing spots to enjoy in Amami.

There may be places where you can see another face of Amami Oshima, a little different from the summer season.

Here are five recommended sightseeing spots for those who are considering a trip to Amami in December.

(1) Heart Rock

Heart Rock" in Ryugo Town is a heart-shaped tide pool that appears only at low tide.

Because of its heart shape, it is considered auspicious for love,location thought to be flowing with mystical energyIt is very well known as a

Heart Rock can be seen in any season, but during the winter months, the heart is surrounded by blue-green grasses, making the contrast between blue and green even more beautiful.

Heart Rock Basic Information

Address: 1346-1 Akaogi, Ryugo Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 13 minutes by car from Amami Airport
Parking: Available

Heart Rock - Amami-Oshima Island It is located about 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport in the direction of Naze. It is a heart-shaped pond that is only visible at low tide. The seawater collected on the rocks is crystal clear, and the small fish that are stuck in it during the ebb tide are beautiful swimming in it. It is necessary to check the time of low tide in advance because the pond is submerged at high tide and appears at low tide.

(2) Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park

Mangroves have been nurtured in the rich nature of Amami Oshima and are a recommended sightseeing spot for visitors to Amami Oshima.

The Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park is home toObservatory overlooking the mangrovesNot only are thereCanoeing, ground golf, Segway, etc.can be enjoyed.

Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park Basic Information

Address: 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
Access: 68 minutes by car from Amami Airport
Parking: Available

Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park - Amami-Oshima-. Kuroiso no Mori Mangrove Park is a multipurpose facility located 70 minutes by car from Amami Airport, just off the Mangrove Park-mae stop on the local bus bound for Koniya. The facility is divided into a free zone and a charged zone. Admission is 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 100 yen for children 4 years and older, and free for children 3 years and younger.

(3) Saigo Nanshu Exile Site

He was ordered to stay undercover.Saigo Takamori spent about 3 years there.At the "Saigo Nanshu exile site," which is believed to beCherry blossoms hand-planted by Takamori Saigo and a stone monument sent by Kaishu KatsuYou can see such things as

Saigo Takamori, who is often featured in historical dramas, was a great man from Kagoshima Prefecture, so those interested in Japanese history should definitely visit this spot.

The beautiful scenery can also be enjoyed from this neighborhood, and one way to enjoy the view that Takamori Saigo once loved is to take in the scenery.

Basic information on the site of the exile of Saigo Nanshu

Address: 166, Ryugo, Ryugo Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 28 minutes by car from Amami Airport

Ruins of Saigo Nanshu's exile- Amami-Oshima-. On Amami Oshima Island, the residence of Saigo Takamori (Saigo Nanshu) when he was exiled to the island remains as "Tataketo Ato" (the site of his exile). This facility is owned by the descendants of Saigo's wife, Aikana, who lived on Amami Oshima. When you enter the stone monument exile site, you will see a stone monument placed by Kaishu Katsu in front of it.

(4) Sakihara Beach

Amami Oshima Island is famous for its beautiful ocean, and one of the best places to visit is Sakihara Beach.

How about enjoying the white sandy beaches and the beautiful emerald green ocean while picking up shellfish and looking for hermit crabs?

Although there are public toilets and showers, there are not enough restaurants, cafes, and other tourist facilities, so the number of visitors is low,A great place to enjoy nature in a quiet and relaxing environment.It can be said that

Sakihara Beach Basic Information

Address: 3622 Oaza Kise, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima, Japan
Access: 18 minutes by car from Amami Airport
Parking: Available

Sakihara Beach - Amami-Oshima-. Sakihara Beach, highly regarded as the most beautiful beach on Amami Oshima, is located at the tip of a cape jutting out into Kasari Bay in the northern part of the island, a 20-minute drive from the airport on a rather narrow road. Free parking, showers, and toilets are provided. The deep emerald green sea and white sandy beach are beautiful, and the scenery makes you want to gaze at it forever.

(5) Cape Ayamaru

Last but not least is Cape Ayamaru,Amami Ten ScenesIt is one of the best places to enjoy the spectacular view.

Beautiful place for sunriseIn winter, including December, the sun rises as late as just after 7:00 a.m., so even those who do not like to wake up early can enjoy the sunrise.

Cape Ayamaru is also home to a scenic hill, a café, and a park with playground equipment, making it a year-round destination for tourists, but early in the morning you may find yourself in a quiet mood with a spectacular view all to yourself!

Cape Ayamaru Basic Information

Name: Cape Ayamaru
Address: 682 Oaza Suno, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport
Parking: Available

Cape Ayamaru - Amami-Oshima-. Ayamaru Cape, now one of the Kagoshima Romantic Roads, is located at the northern end of the island near Amami Airport, the gateway to the sky, and is known as a representative scenic spot where you can look down dynamically on the sea spread out before you. It is also a place where you can feel the openness of the tropics and enjoy the fascinating panorama all to yourself.

Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park-Amami Oshima-(Japan) Cape Ayamaru Sightseeing Park is, as the name suggests, a park complex with a swimming pool and a grand golf course on the grounds around Cape Ayamaru. It is a sightseeing spot where you can overlook the beautiful and magnificent plum blossoms of Amami, which is one of the Amami 10, within a short 10-minute drive from the Amami Airport.

Travel to nearby islands is also recommended!
Kakaroma Island can be reached by ferry from Amami Oshima Island.

Let us introduce you to Kakaroma Island, a popular remote island that some people say they visit only because it is winter.

What is Kakaroma Island like?

Southern part of Amami OshimaFrom Koniya Port20 minutes by ferryKakaroma Island can be reached by With a population of about 1,400, it is an even more remote island.

Blessed with rich nature and a unique culture, visitors can also enjoy gourmet foods that can only be found here, such as ryukyu wild boar.

Winter is the best season to take a pleasant stroll in this area, which has been used as a filming location for various movies including "Tora Jiro Beni no Hana" (Otoko wa Tsuraiyo: Tora Jiro, Red Flower)!

There are about 30 villages, and magnificent banyan trees grow in some places.

The banyan tree in the village of Takena is called "Takena no gajumaru" (meaning "the banyan tree of Takena"), and has long been cherished as a tree in which the gods dwell.

There are many other spots where you can take a leisurely stroll and feel the history of the island.

There is also a winter-only activity, a walking tour of nature and movie locations, which would be fun to explore with a guide!

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Amami Oshima*Winter Only] Nature and Location Tour in Amami Oshima★Kakeroma Island Walk & Mangrove Canoe Tour《Including Lunch & Ferry Ride》（No.101開始時間8:30-18:30所要時間Approx. 10 hours19,800 yen

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Kakeroma Island Tour Let's visit Kakeroma Island, an unexplored spot in Amami loved by Tora-san! Kakeroma Island is located in the south of Amami Oshima Island. The island is dotted with beautiful nature and small villages that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Let's enjoy the island's relaxing time and taste the extraordinary [...]. (5 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

summary

In this issue, I would like to introduce the charms of Amami Oshima in December.

Amami in winter has many attractions that cannot be experienced in summer!

Even though it is off-season, we recommend that you book early if you are considering a trip at the end of the year.

We hope this article will help make your trip to Amami Oshima a memorable and wonderful experience.

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