Mangrove canoeing experience in Amami Oshima! Clothing and recommended tours!

Experience the magnificent nature of the World Natural Heritage site!

Amami Oshima Island has a subtropical climate and is famous for having one of the largest mangroves in Japan.

Mangrove canoeing allows you to enjoy the magnificent nature while exercising your body moderately.

This article introduces the attraction of mangrove canoeing and recommended mangrove canoe tours to experience on Amami Oshima Island!

What are the mangroves of Amami Oshima?

On Amami Oshima Island, a virgin mangrove forest grows in the central part of the island in an area called Sumiyō.

Its size is 70 hectares andone of Japan's largestand is the second largest after Iriomote Island.

Since the cruise is not through a jungle inhabited by dangerous animals like the mangrove primeval forests overseas, visitors can enjoy a slow and leisurely cruise!

Types of mangroves found on Amami Oshima Island

What is a mangrove?General term for plants that live where seawater and freshwater meetStrictly speaking, there is no such thing as a "mangrove" tree because of the

The mangroves that can be seen on Amami-Oshima are,Japanese bluebottle and red-breasted mangrove (Bruguiera gymnorrhiza)This is a plant called

Mangroves have a special salt drainage function and are characterized by the shape of their leaves and roots.

If you participate in a mangrove canoe tour, be sure to observe the mangroves while listening to the guide's explanation about them.

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Mangrove Spots on Amami Oshima Island

Next, we will introduce some recommended sightseeing spots where you can enjoy the mangroves of Amami Oshima.

Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park

Kuroshio no Mori Mangrove Park is a facility with an observatory and exhibits where visitors can learn about the plants of Amami Oshima.

There are restaurants and stores, and you can play in the plaza. This is a perfect spot for children♪

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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.

Mangrove Teahouse

Mangrove Chaya is a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal that makes the most of Amami-Oshima ingredients.

Udon noodles and set menus using natural shrimp and crabs from Amami Oshima are exquisite! You can enjoy the local cuisine of Amami Oshima.

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Mangrove teahouse - Amami-Oshima-. Mangrove Chaya is a restaurant located in the Mangrove National Park Special Protection Area in Sumiyomura, Amami Oshima. It offers a variety of menu items at surprisingly reasonable prices, including set meals, rice bowls, and noodles, all of which make the most of the delicacies of Amami Oshima. In addition to food and beverages, the restaurant offers various services such as sightseeing boats, canoes, observatories, and walks in the virgin forest, which allow visitors to see and experience these natural wonders.

Attraction of Mangrove Canoeing in Amami Oshima

Here are some reasons why mangrove canoeing is popular on Amami Oshima.

More than 90% of the participants are canoe beginners!
Fun for young children and up

The canoes are more stable than they look, and even first-timers can quickly learn to ride them.

Because some tours are open to participants as young as 3 years old,Two-person rowing with your childis also good!

Canoeing lowers the line of sight, so you can enjoy a slightly different view than on the ground.

Hard to cancel even on rainy days

The high rate of holding the event even in bad weather is one of the attractions of this event.

Amami Oshima Island is famous for its rainfall, but the mangrove forests block the rain and wind,The surface of the mangrove water is very calmIt is.

Enjoy the pleasant sensation of moving swiftly along the surface of the water while listening to the calls of wild birds.

There are many creatures unique to Amami Oshima!
Enjoy different scenery at low and high tide.

At high tide, visitors can enjoy cruising under the arch of mangrove trees in the narrow channel, and at low tide, they can land on the mudflats and explore the creatures that only show their faces at low tide.

At low and high tide.The scene you see is completely different.Another attraction of mangroves is that you never get tired of them.

On the Amami Oshima mangrove canoe tour, you will be able to observe rare creatures such as the small white-tailed tree, saw-tailed gopher tortoise, southern pond turtle, Ryukyu ayu, and the giant bean modama trees from "Jack and the Beanstalk"!

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Recommended time of year and time of day

Canoeing on Amami Oshima is held all year round, but as I mentioned earlierInfluenced by tidesreceive.

At high tide, visitors can canoe through the mangroves, and at low tide, they can walk on the mud flats and enjoy observing the creatures.

The mangroves attract different views at different times of the day, so the way you play with them changes.

Winter is the best time to visit Amami Oshima, as there are not as many people as in summer, and you can enjoy the mangroves in the clear air in a relaxed atmosphere.

What to wear and bring for mangrove canoeing

When you are in a canoe.clothing that can get wetYou should participate in the event with a Water may fall from the canoe paddles, so expect to get your lower body wet.

Also, since Amami Oshima Island belongs to the subtropical zone, there is a possibility of squalls, or rain, no matter how clear the weather is. It is recommended to bring simple rain gear.

Carefully selected by local staff on Amami Oshima!
Recommended Mangrove Canoe Tours

Here are some recommended mangrove canoe tours that you can enjoy on Amami Oshima Island.

The tour will be about the nature of Amami Oshima and its subtropical flora and fauna.Listening to the guide's commentaryYou can enjoy the mangroves.

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Easy to join in a half day☆.
Mangrove Canoe Cruising

The tour takes only 120 minutes and is suitable for first-time participants and those who are not confident in their physical strength. The guide will give you a lecture on how to paddle,Experience the nature of Amami Oshima Island firsthand even in a short time.The following is an example of a product that can be used in this way.

The sensation of passing through the arching mangrove trees and sliding on the surface of the water is an experience like no other.

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Amami Oshima Island/2 hours] Enjoy the World Natural Heritage site with an experienced guide! Mangrove Canoe Experience Course *Children and beginners are welcome! (No.3)開始時間9:15-11:30 / 13:20-15:35所要時間Approx. 2 hours4,000 yen

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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.

Amami Oshima Island/3 hours] Visit the power spots of the World Natural Heritage "Amami Oshima"! Kayak tour to explore mangrove primeval forest with free photo and pick-up service (No.67)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Enjoy 2 major activities in Amami Oshima
Kinsaku Primeval Forest" walk & mangrove canoeing

This one-day plan includes a walk in the Kinsaku Primeval Forest, a treasure trove of subtropical plants, and mangrove canoeing.

This tour allows visitors to experience the entire nature of Amami Oshima, and is also recommended for movie buffs as it passes the spot where the movie "Godzilla" was filmed.

The Kanasakubara primeval forest is home to many endemic species that are unique to Amami Oshima, and the trees have been100You can see trees that are more than a year old and the giant fern "lizard's hego".

Enjoy to your heart's content the unique scenery of Amami Oshima, including subtropical plants and mangroves.

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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

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.

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Kinsakubaru Wilderness Exploration 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! (12 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Enjoy both the ocean and the river☆.
Snorkeling & Mangrove Canoeing

This plan includes snorkeling and mangrove canoeing in the crystal clear waters of Amami Oshima Island from April to December.

Colorful coral reefs and tropical fish,Sea where you sometimes encounter sea turtlesSnorkel in a pleasant and comfortable manner.

Snorkeling is done at a beginner's spot, so small children can participate. For lunch, you can ask the guide for restaurant recommendations.

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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.

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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

One private party! Enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima Island with your whole body!
Waterfall Play & Mangrove Canoeing

This is a one-day tour that includes waterfall play and mangrove canoeing. You will go on a mangrove canoe through waterways, trek to a waterfall while catching river shrimps, and play in the water at the waterfall.

Since it is a private party, you can relax without hesitation.We can enjoy it at our own pace.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Free photo service is included, and the facilities, including restrooms and showers, are a nice touch.â

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Amami Oshima Island/One day] One group private tour to meet your request☆River Fun & Mangrove Canoe Tour at Mysterious Waterfall《Photo free・Pickup & Drop-off included》（No.63開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours16,000 yen

Tour of the most scenic spots
Island Sightseeing & Mangrove Canoeing

Mangrove Canoe Plus, a tour to the most scenic spots recommended by the guide.

Full charter with pick-up and drop-offand we are flexible to meet your requests.

Recommended for first-time visitors to Amami Oshima who do not know where to go or do not plan to rent a car.Holey spots known only to local guidesYou may be able to go to

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Autumn Special SALE 【Amami Oshima】If you are in doubt, this is the one for you! Charter tour with a guide★Mangrove Canoeing & Sightseeing tour around the island of Amami's beautiful scenery（No cancellation fee until 3 days before the tour, pick-up and drop-off included）（No.77開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 6 to 7 hours14,500 yen

A great adventure in the jungle at night!
Night Mangrove Kayaking

This is a thrilling tour to explore the mangroves of Amami Oshima Island at night.

The atmosphere of the mangroves at night is completely different from that of the daytime, and there are many nocturnal endemic species that can only be found on Amami Oshima!

Enjoy the mystical time of nature while gazing at a star-filled sky.

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Autumn Special SALE 【Amami Oshima】Let's enjoy Amami's sunset and night! Popular set plan☆Sunset Mangrove Canoe & Night Forest Exploration Tour (No.81)開始時間16:00~20:00
*Varies depending on the season.所要時間Approx. 4 hours12,900 yen →directional marker or indicator9,900suffix 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.

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.

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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

summary

Mangrove canoeing, a must-do when visiting Amami Oshima, offers a healing experience as you slowly make your way through a rich natural environment that you would not normally see.

In addition to mangrove canoeing, there are also tours that include a tour around recommended spots on Amami Oshima, trekking, and waterfall fun, so please enjoy the whole nature of Amami Oshima!

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