A complete guide to the Amami Owl Museum "Quru Guru! Thorough introduction of goods, access, and attractions
Table of Contents
- 1 Amami Owl Museum What kind of facility is Quru Guru?
- 2 Amami Owl Museum Basic information about Quru Guru
- 3 Amami Owl Museum Access to Quru Guru
- 4 Amami Owl Museum Highlights of Quru Guru
- 5 Where can I actually see the Amami rabbit? Is there a place where I can actually see them?
- 6 Amami Owl Museum Quru Guru" Goods Shop
- 7 Reviews of Quru Guru
- 8 Amami Owl Museum and Activities to enjoy in combination with the Amami Owl Museum
- 9 Amami Owl Museum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Quru Guru
- 10 summary
Amami rabbit museum
What kind of facility is Quru Guru?

Amami Owl Museum "Quru Guru" is only found on Amami Oshima Island.National Special Natural MonumentThis museum is dedicated to the Amami rabbit.
Injured individualsThe facility serves as a conservation and research facility that protects, treats, and rehabilitates the black-crowned night herons, and visitors can enjoy learning about their ecology and coexistence with humans through hands-on exhibits.
Amami Kanko noregular spotIt is popular with many travelers as a
To see the Amami rabbit in the Quru Guru
To visit the Amami Owl Museum
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Amami rabbit museum
Basic information about Quru Guru

Check the hours of operation and fees carefully before visiting.
SmoothlyWe recommend that you check in advance to ensure your enjoyment!
Admission, Hours of Operation, Closed

Basic information about Quru Guru
◆Closed: Mondays (and other occasional holidays)
Admission: Adults (high school students and older): 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 700 yen, preschool children: free
Group discounts and discounts for people with disabilitiesIt is advisable to inquire in advance when visiting the museum with a group.
Less crowded hours and tips for visiting

Because it tends to be crowded on weekends and during the summer vacation season,Visiting the museum just after openingis recommended!
If you combine your day with a visit to nearby attractions, you can spend a dayefficientlyIt can be used.
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Amami rabbit museum
Access to Quru Guru

To get to the Amami Owl Museum "Quru Guru", you can take a bus or drive.In more than one way.Accessible.
Check each of the routes from the main areas of Amami Oshima!
Basic information about Quru Guru
◆Access: 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 25 minutes by car from Nase Port
How to get there by bus and notes

From Nase area, Amami CityUse local bus (Yamato-mura direct bus)The "M" in the name of the company is "M" in the name of the customer.
Amami Airport (Limousine Bus)
↓ About 1 hour
Transfer to Yamato-mura direct bus at bus stop "West Court Mae".
↓ Approx. 35 min.
Get off at bus stop "Yamatohama
◆From Naze Port
Nase Port (on foot)
↓ Approx. 3 min.
Board the bus at the bus stop "Nase-godo-chosha-mae
↓ Approx. 3 min.
Transfer from bus stop "Chuo Byoin Mae" to Yamato-mura direct bus.
↓ Approx. 30 min.
Get off at bus stop "Yamatohama
Due to the limited number of buses, please make a reservation in advance.Check the timetableThe key is to do so before you leave.
By car or rental car
Access and Parking Information

If you are using a rental car, enter "Quru Guru" or the address in your car navigation system and you will have no trouble getting there.
The facility hasPrivate parking availableIt is available free of charge.
Since public transportation is inconvenient in many areas of Amami Oshima, sightseeing by rental car is recommended for the greatest flexibility!
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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 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・Rental Car】Mini Convertible ・Zesty Yellow◆1500cc class《Maximum 4 Passengers・Right-Hand Drive》Comes with standard equipment of car navigation system and pickup service (No.r10)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable16,060 yenClick here to make a reservation for car rental in Amami Oshima!
Amami rabbit museum
Highlights of Quru Guru

At the Amami Owl Museum "Quru Guru," visitors can learn about everything from the Amami Owl Rabbit's ecology to its history through a variety of content.
Exhibition, video, and hands-on experience are integrated.complete set of contentsIt is!
Panel exhibition on the ecology of the Amami rabbit

In the museum, there is an Amami Owl RabbitEvolutionary history and the natural environment of AmamiThe panel exhibits are lined up to explain the
It also details conservation efforts for the species as a rare species, which will deepen your knowledge.
It is richly illustrated with photos and diagrams,even a childThe content is designed for learning while having fun!
A corner to introduce the ecology of the black-crowned night heron and its relationship with humans since prehistoric times through video and audio.
◆Kuruguru Forest
Corner where visitors can experience a simulated nighttime forest where the black-crowned night heron lives.
◆Hiruniwa (outdoor breeding area)
Corner where visitors can observe the inside of the nest as it spends the daytime in the den.
◆Yoru niwa (indoor breeding area)
This section allows visitors to see the natural behavior of the black-crowned night herons up close, as they are kept in an environment where day and night are reversed.
◆Kuruguru Road
A corner to think together with visitors about how to achieve a symbiotic relationship between black-faced spoonbills and people.
Summary of photo spots & photo opportunities

The museum has a monument and background panel of the Amami rabbit.photo spotis established.
Since you can enjoy taking pictures that look great on social networking sites, please take advantage of this opportunity to commemorate your trip.
In front of the goods storeThe objects decorated on the "Mere Old Man" are also popular photo spots.
To the Amami rabbit.
Is there a place where we can actually meet?

I'd like to meet the Black-crowned Night Heron in person!" I'm sure there are many who would like to meet the Black-crowned Night Heron in person.
Along with information on the museum's exhibits,wildWe will also show you how you can meet people in
Exhibits and breeding conditions in the museum

Quru Guru is also a conservation and research facility that protects, treats, and rehabilitates injured Amami Owl rabbits and aims to return them to the wild.
Can't go back to the wild.Individuals can actually visit the "Day and Night Room".
This is a valuable exhibit that allows visitors to observe the nocturnal black-crowned night herons even during the daytime, and a major attraction is the chance to get a good look at them in the flesh.
A black-crowned night heron on Amami-Oshima Island.
Spots where you can see them in the wild

The wild Amami rabbit is,Kinsakubaru Wilderness ForestMay be spotted in the surrounding area.
nocturnal habitTherefore, if you drive slowly along mountain roads after sunset, you have a good chance of encountering them.
For safety reasons, be sure toActing with more than one personand bring a flashlight.
◆Access: 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 30 minutes by car from Nase Port
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. Meet the Amami rabbit!
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Amami Oshima/6 hours] World Natural Heritage Kinsaku Primeval Forest Trekking & Night Tour☆Amami experience to be enjoyed in the morning and at night! Small group/with pick-up/drop-off (No.226)開始時間Trekking: 9:00 / Night tour: 19:00所要時間: 6 hours (3 hours + 3 hours)15,000 yen About the Kinsaku Wilderness Forest Exploration Tour
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Increase your chances of meeting people on a night tour!

Guided by local guides.Night TourThe chances of seeing the Amami rabbit increase dramatically when you participate in the
Expert guides know the habitat points better than individual explorers.Far more efficientIt is.
Some tours include the Amami Yamashigi and the Ryukyu kite,For rare animalsYou can also meet!
Meet the Amami rabbit!
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Amami Oshima/small group] 100% encounter rate continues★Let's go looking for the Amami rabbit by 4WD jeep! Night Safari Tour★Okay from 1 person (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
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 →directional marker or indicator7,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Amami Oshima Island/2 hr 30 min】Night safari tour to look for Amami rabbit (95% or higher)☆Free transportation and certified guide☆A great adventure in the mysterious night of Amami Oshima Island♪ (No.155)開始時間Negotiable所要時間About 2 hours and 30 minutes (including pick-up and drop-off time)9,900 yen About Amami Oshima Night Tours
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Quru Guru" goods and store

The store at the Amami Owl Museum "Quru Guru" offers a variety of original goods featuring the Amami Owl Rabbit.
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No.1 Popularity! Amami Owl Rabbit Stuffed Toy

The most popular in the store are,Stuffed Amami Owl RabbitIt is.
It is available in a wide range of sizes, and the smallest size is compact enough to be attached to a bag.
Appearance.realismThe designs are very popular and sometimes sell out, so we recommend that you check them out as soon as possible!
List of T-shirts, postcards and limited edition goods

T-shirts, postcards, clear files, etc. with illustrations of a black heron,Goods for daily useis also well-developed.
Some items are designed exclusively for Amami and are perfect for commemorating your trip.
These are the goods we recommend as souvenirs!

For souvenirs for friends and family,Postcard sets and key chainsis affordable and appreciated.
Stickers and magnets that can be carried without being bulky are also popular.
Original design goods that convey "I went to Amami! The originally designed goods are sure to be appreciated by those who receive them!
Reviews of Quru Guru

I actually visitedPlease refer to the reviews of people to see what you can expect from Quru Guru and what you should be aware of.
Good points and recommendations

'I've been thinking about the Amami Owl.Such deep knowledge.I didn't expect that!" and the richness of the exhibits is highly appreciated!
The cute design of the goods store was also well received.I bought too many stuffed animals.Some people said, "I'm not sure I can do it.
Staff.Courteous responseand many have rated it as one of the best places to visit for the first time.
Points of concern and things to keep in mind

Some said, "It was quite dark inside the museum, and there were places where I could not take pictures." Others said, "The facilities were smaller than I had expected."
The size of the facility is cozy,Stay for 1 to 1.5 hoursIt seems to be a good idea to use the following as a guideline
There is a café inside the museum that uses Amami ingredients,Breaks and lunchesPlease stop by and see us at
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Amami Owl Museum and
Activities to be enjoyed in conjunction with

Combined with a visit to Quru Guru, you can enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima to the fullest.Try our activities!Let's do it.
You can experience all the charm of the island♪
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trekking

Trekking through the rich forests of Amami Oshima, including the Kanasakubaru primeval forest, is a great way to see black-crowned night herons.Experience the habitat firsthandActivity.
If you take a guided tour,Rare plants and animalsYou can enjoy listening to the commentary of
Walking while using the knowledge you have learned in the museum will deepen your discovery!
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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
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. About Amami Oshima Trekking Tour
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snorkeling

The sea of Amami Oshima isHigh transparencyThe area offers a variety of snorkeling spots where visitors can enjoy colorful coral and tropical fish.
After learning about the rare creatures on land, you can also experience the richness of the sea.
for beginnersMany tours are also available for those who are not good swimmers.
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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 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 yen
Amami Oshima/Northern part of Japan】Beginners are also welcome☆High probability of seeing sea turtles snorkeling 《Comfortable with a waterproof suit in winter! (No.140)開始時間Half-day] 9:00-11:30 / 13:00-15:301 day】9:00-15:00 所要時間Half a day: 2 to 3 hours1 day] 6 hours7,500 yen →directional marker or indicator7,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. About snorkeling tours on Amami Oshima Island
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mangrove canoe

Mangrove forest of Sumiyogawa RiverThe activity of canoeing through the Amami Islands is a unique experience.
Many small creatures live at the base of the mangroves, and you can feel the mystery of nature up close.
If combined with a night tour,Day and NightThis plan allows you to enjoy both the nature of Amami in
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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 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.
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. For kayak (canoe) tours on Amami Oshima Island
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Quru Guru
Yes, you can see them; Quru Guru is a facility that protects, treats, and rehabilitates Amami Owl rabbits that have been injured in traffic accidents, etc. Individuals who have difficulty returning to the wild can be observed in the "Yoroniwa" area. Since the rabbits are kept in a day-night environment, the main attraction of this facility is that visitors can see them up close and personal as they are active even during the daytime.
Yes, it is accessible by local buses. However, the number of buses is limited, so it is recommended to check the timetable before departure. Since public transportation is not convenient in many areas of Amami Oshima, renting a car is convenient for those who wish to move around freely.
They are available at the museum store inside Quru Guru. A wide variety of original goods are available, including plush Amami Owl Rabbit toys, T-shirts, postcards, key chains, and other items that make great Amami souvenirs. Popular items are sometimes sold out, so it is recommended to check the shop as soon as possible during your visit.
summary

The Amami Rabbit Museum "Quru Guru" is a museum about the rare creatures that Amami Oshima is proud of.A fun and in-depth learning facilityIt is.
Combined with night tours, trekking, and other nearby activities, this trip will allow you to experience the natural beauty of Amami more deeply.
We hope you will use Quru Guru as a starting point to fully enjoy the charms of Amami Oshima!
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