Top 10 most popular souvenirs from Amami Oshima!

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What are popular souvenirs from Amami Oshima?

In this issue, we will introduce some popular souvenirs from Amami Oshima!

Where to Buyand ... andSouvenir RankingPlease refer to the following information when you travel to Amami Oshima.

When and where to buy souvenirs from Amami Oshima
Best to buy?

When traveling to Amami, you can travel more efficiently if you decide 'when to buy' and 'where to buy'.

Here are some places where you can buy souvenirs!

Amami Airport

The airport, located in Gemmakuchi, Amami Oshima, is the perfect place to purchase souvenirs for those who want to buy them when they return home, as it offers a variety of empty sweets, famous confections, and local specialty products.

Also, if you forgot to buy some souvenirs, you can buy them at the airport, so it is a good idea to plan to check in at the airport early.â

Vic II Amami Store

Located 30 minutes by car from Amami Airport, Bic II Amami Store is a supermarket patronized by locals.

The selection is very large and reasonably priced. It has become a popular souvenir spot!

It is a fun place to visit just to look around the store, so it is a good place to visit as a tourist attraction.

AEON Plaza Oshima

AEON Plaza Oshima" is a large shopping center with a full lineup of local products from Kagoshima as well as Amami Oshima and Amami County.

It has a well-stocked deli as well as products purchased from JA Amami and the Nase market, and local fresh fish.

It is also open until 11:00 p.m., so visitors can purchase souvenirs even if they visit at night!

Top 10 Popular Souvenirs from Amami Oshima Island

Here is a ranking of popular souvenirs from Amami Oshima.

The characteristics of the products and the reasons for their popularity will be explained in detail so that you can make a list of souvenirs you would like to purchase with reference to them!

The budget and stores where you can buy the souvenirs are also listed, so we recommend that you consider the route you will take to purchase your souvenirs.

Possible to stop by popular stores.
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Kagoshima/Amami】One person is welcome☆Let's visit spots recommended by a local guide! Free half-day private tour for one group 《No cancellation fee until 3 days before departure》（No.79）.開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00
*Including pick-up and drop-off time所要時間Approx. 3 hours6,500 yen

Kagoshima/Amami】One guest is welcome☆Selected spots in Amami according to your request!開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours13,000 yen

No.10 Rimuchi Mochi

Fuchi-mochi is Amami-Oshima's mugwort rice cake!

This delicious Japanese sweet has the perfect aroma of brown sugar and mugwort, and looks like a pitch-black rice cake.

Originally eaten on the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar, it is now a popular souvenir with elements that make it a welcome gift.

No. 9 Brown sugar shochu

Brown sugar shochu, produced only on the Amami Islands, is made from pure brown sugar made from rice malt and pressed sugarcane juice, and is distilled in a single-step process to produce authentic shochu.

Brown sugar shochu is also a very popular souvenir in that it is a great gift for those who like to drink!

No. 8 sesame seed dishes

Gomazata" is a brown sugar-based Amami-Oshima confectionary that is known for its addictive sesame flavor and texture!

The crunchy texture and the crunchy texture of the sesame seeds are irresistible, making it a souvenir that many repeat customers keep coming back for.

It is a snack that can be eaten by everyone from the elderly to children, and would make a great souvenir.

No.7 Brown sugar karinto

Brown sugar karinto manufactured on Amami Oshima Island is a popular souvenir from Amami Oshima, where brown sugar is produced.

This souvenir is introduced as a healthy snack and will be preferred by women and children♪

No.6 Manmaru Amami Juice Factory
Tropical Juice.

The juice studio "Manmaru/Amami no Juice Kobo" on Amami-Oshima offers a variety of tropical juices, and the bottles are known for their very cute designs, so purchasing one for yourself is also recommended.

Mango, passion fruit, and guava juices are especially popular♪

No.5 Lullaby of the Black Rabbit

The brown rabbit lullaby is a steamed bun with brown sugar kneaded into it.

It is a popular souvenir with a richer brown sugar flavor and a more moist texture than brown sugar buns sold elsewhere.

This store, which manufactures Kuro Usagi no Lullaby, also sells a sable called Amami no Kuro Usagi, which is also a popular souvenir.

No. 4 Blistering Blister

Mamebokkuri is a bean snack involving peanuts and brown sugar, and is popular as a favorite snack of the islanders living on Amami Oshima.

It is a perfect snack with tea or black coffee, and is especially recommended for those who want a standard Amami Oshima souvenir.

No.3 Indigo-Dyed and Mud-Dyed T-shirts

Amami Oshima is an island where indigo and mud dyeing thrive.

You can often find indigo and mud-dyed T-shirts for sale at souvenir shops on the island!

T-shirts with unique dyed patterns as well as simple tie-dye are popular.

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] The excitement of gradual dyeing☆T-shirt course of traditional technique "Mud Dyeing and Indigo Dyeing Experience" (No.24)開始時間10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approx. 90 min.4,000 yen

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No.2 Amami brown sugar chocolate

Amami brown sugar chocolates are made from "pure brown sugar" using only sugarcane grown on Amami Oshima Island, wrapped in bitter chocolate and covered with cocoa powder.

The bittersweetness of the bitter chocolate and the gentle sweetness of the brown sugar are exquisite, making this product a popular souvenir for many people to purchase.

You will gradually feel the sweetness of the chocolate and brown sugar as it slowly melts in your mouth, so be sure to taste it.

 No.1 Amami Andagi

Amami Andagi is a doughnut made with brown sugar from Amami Oshima Island.

Amami Andagi is made from domestic wheat, mixed with healthy eggs, and deep-fried slowly and carefully.

Also, the bite-sized sata andagi is just right for when you are hungry, making it an easy gift to give as a souvenir, which is another reason why it is so popular.

summary

In this issue, we have introduced Amami Oshima's souvenirs in the form of rankings of places to buy and popular souvenirs.

There are many souvenirs on Amami Oshima, and all of them are very attractive♪

It is possible to get lost in the area, so making a list of the souvenirs you want before your trip will help you buy them smoothly and enjoy your sightseeing more!

We hope you will find this article useful if you want to enjoy your trip to Amami Oshima efficiently.

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