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!

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Renting a car is essential for travel to Amami.
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Amami Oshima Car Rental Let's enjoy your trip more freely! Travel to Amami Oshima more comfortably with a rental car☆ Did you know that Amami Oshima is the "third largest island" in Japan? Since the island is very large and there are no trains, it is difficult to reach some spots by any other means of transportation than renting a car. (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Is a rental car essential for sightseeing in Amami Oshima?

There are various ways to get around Amami Oshima Island, but recently there have been a lot of questions such as "Is it necessary to rent a car when traveling to Amami? Is it difficult to go sightseeing without a rental car? We are often asked such questions as "Is it necessary to rent a car for a trip to Amami Oshima?

In this article, we will focus on car rentals for Amami Oshima Island trips, as well as details on other means of transportation!

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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]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] 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

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[Conclusion] If you have a rental car,
The range of sightseeing in Amami Oshima trip will be expanded!

I have already concluded that a rental car is essential for a trip to Amami Oshima! Those who have traveled to Amami Oshima are unanimous in their opinions.

Amami Oshima is the second largest island in Japan. Each spot is further away than expected, and because of the distanceCar rental (car) transportation is required.will be.

Be sure to secure a rental car in order to follow your own itinerary within the limited travel time!

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For those who want to enjoy camping and driving with family and friends more freely,camper-vanis also recommended☆.

With no hassle of setting up and taking down tents, and facilities such as air conditioners and refrigerators, even novice campers can enjoy the outdoors in comfort.

Enjoy your trip at your own pace without worrying about accommodation reservations♪

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Amami-Oshima Island, Rental Car】Camping Car TRIP Rental◆1800cc class 《Maximum 5 Passengers》Pet OK!開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable28,600 yen

Amami-Oshima Island, Rental Car]Camper MAMBOW Rental ◆1800cc class 《Maximum 4 Passengers》Pet OK!開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable17,160 yen

What if we didn't have a rental car?
Transportation options other than renting a car!

There may be various reasons why a rental car may not be available, such as not having a driver's license.

For those who are interested! Here are some transportation options other than renting a car.

Transportation other than rental car
1) Taxi

Cabs are an ideal means of transportation for those who "don't have a driver's license," "don't like driving in unfamiliar places," and "want to travel far and see various points of interest.

A cab can smoothly take you where you want to go without having to drive yourself!

Furthermore, the advantage of taking a cab is not only that you do not have to do the driving yourself.

Some cab companies offer courses that take you to famous tourist attractions and local spots, and many offer sightseeing cabs in which the driver serves as a guide.　There are also many cab companies that offer cab services for sightseeing.

Transportation other than rental car
(2) Route bus

Several local buses, including the Shima Bus, operate on Amami Oshima Island and can take you to many tourist attractions from Amami Airport.

Shimabus offers unlimited bus rides in a day.The city also sells free passes, which are ideal for those who want to visit many places for a fixed price!

*It is possible that only one or two buses run every few hours in some areas, so advance confirmation is essential.

See ⬇︎ for an article about Shimabus.

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Transportation other than rental car
(3) Bicycle rental

Bicycle rental is a means of transportation that allows visitors to rent bicycles and get around the island.

For those who want to take their time and enjoy the scenery, we recommend renting a bicycle for the trip!

You can get exercise by pedaling a bicycle, and also enjoy the different roads, streets, air, and scenery in each area.

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] E-bike rental bike for those who don't have a rental car 《10 minutes by car from the center of Naze ★》 Cancellation free until 2 days before (No.87)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間3 hours / 6 hours / 24 hours5,000 yen →directional marker or indicator4,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Kagoshima, Amami Oshima] Let's experience the sea and mountains of Amami! (No.84)開始時間9:00~11:00 / 14:00~16:00所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes8,000 yen →directional marker or indicator6,600suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

★Special Autumn SALE [Amami Oshima Island] Let's feel the nature of the mountains! Adventure tour by e-bike 《with course guide》 (No.85)開始時間9:00~12:00 / 14:00~17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours15,000 yen →directional marker or indicator12,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Popular Activities in Amami Oshima

Amami Tours also offers a variety of special tours that include transportation before and after the tour. Please take a look at them for reference!

Pick-up and drop-off included!
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snorkeling

Many people may want to try snorkeling, an activity that involves wearing equipment and looking into the ocean.

This is also a great place to enjoy underwater watching coral and tropical fish in the shallows, so even small children can easily participate!

In addition, all equipment necessary for snorkeling can be rented free of charge, and a lecture is provided in advance, so those who have never snorkeled before can rest assured that they are in good hands.

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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

Amami Oshima Island / 1 day] Enjoy the ocean, mountains, waterfalls, and rivers with one private group! Snorkeling & River Fun at Mysterious Waterfall 1 Day Tour《Tour request OK, photo data present, pick-up and drop-off included》（No.61）.開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours16,000 yen

Amami Oshima Island / 1 day] One group private tour for your peace of mind! Spectacular snorkeling & Japan's largest mangrove canoeing tour with free photos and pick-up & drop-off (No.62)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours20,000 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

Canoe (Kayak)

Canoeing and kayaking tours of Amami Oshima's wilderness are also popular!

Mangrove kayaking will allow you to enjoy forest bathing in a magical environment that will make you feel as if you are in another world.

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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

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/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

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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

Night Tour

How about a thrilling and exciting night tour with a veteran guide who will take you to the jungle of Amami-Oshima Island at night?

Many animals, such as the Amami rabbit, become active at night, so the tour dares to go into the dark forest at night to look for creatures.

In this tour, you can explore plants and animals with unique ecosystems that have evolved in Amami's wilderness.

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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/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

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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

Great value for money with transportation included!
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summary

In this issue, we introduced the rental car situation on Amami Oshima.

A rental car is convenient for sightseeing on Amami Oshima, but at the same time, other means of transportation also offer different ways to enjoy and benefit from the island.

The choice to use a rental car should be based on the purpose and circumstances of the trip.

We encourage you to consider different means of transportation depending on the purpose of your trip!

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