Activities & Sightseeing Spots in Amami Oshima that can be enjoyed even on rainy days

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The weather on Amami Oshima is changeable!
What are the characteristics of Amami's weather?

Amami Oshima Island, which belongs to the subtropical zone, is warm throughout the year with little difference in temperature. However, there are many cloudy days throughout the year, and the weather is changeable, with rain falling suddenly and then stopping.

This article will help you if it rains during your trip.Activities with a high rate of holdingand ...,Sightseeing spots that can be enjoyed even on rainy daysto the following!

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What are the characteristics of Amami's weather?

Amami Oshima Island is located in the subtropical zone,Average precipitation and short sunshine hoursIt rains, but not all day long. Rain, however, does not fall all day long, but rather in the form of squalls characteristic of the subtropical zone.

11Month～3Daylight hours are particularly scarce until around June,1moonlit night2On a sunny day in June5It is about a day.

High holding rate even on rainy days!
Recommended Activities in Amami Oshima

It would be a shame to stay cooped up in a hotel just because it is raining!

Here are some activities that are held at a high rate even on rainy days. Please be assured that tours will be held only after the guide has properly checked the field.

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Activities that are held at a high rate even on rainy days
snorkeling

Once in the ocean.The body gets wet, so it doesn't matter if it's raining. In fact, sometimes cloudy or rainy weather with little sunlight can reduce underwater reflections and make the undersea more clearly visible.

Amami Oshima Island has a high encounter rate with sea turtles. Even if you are a first-timer, our guides will be happy to assist you, so please feel free to join us!

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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! (29 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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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

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.

Southern Amami / 2 hours] Participation from 4 years old is OK! Recommended for travelers with children.開始時間9:00-11:00 / 11:00-13:00 / 13:00-15:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

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Activities that are held at a high rate even on rainy days
diving

As with snorkeling, a little rain will not affect you and you can enjoy the beautiful underwater world. Once you are in the ocean, you will forget that it was raining!

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Amami Oshima Diving and Scuba Diving Tours Diving tour to feel the beautiful Amami blue sea with your whole body! Enjoy the clear ocean, colorful coral reefs, and colorful tropical fish. (11 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Amami Oshima/Northern Japan] 20 minutes from Amami Airport! Beginners welcome☆Focus on satisfaction♪Half day tour to experience diving on the beach in Amami Oshima Island (No.53)開始時間8:30-11:30 / 14:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours13,200 yen

Amami Oshima/South area】Beginners are welcome! Sea turtle encounter rate is increasing!開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours15,000 yen

Activities that are held at a high rate even on rainy days
mangrove canoe

Large mangroves block the rain and wind, so the waves are rarely rough.

Mangroves in rainy weather than in sunny weather,A more mystical experience with an increased sense of jungleYou can Why don't you experience the nature of Amami Oshima Island, which belongs to the subtropical zone, to the fullest?

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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

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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

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 hours12,000 yen

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.

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Activities that are held at a high rate even on rainy days
Night Tour

Amami Oshima Island has a thick subtropical virgin forest, which is designated as a special natural monument.Ryukyu rabbitand ... andLidth's jay (Garrulus lidthi)It is home to rare creatures such as

Children who love living creatures will surely be excited by this extraordinary experience!

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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. (25 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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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

Experience the traditional culture of Amami Oshima!
Recommended plan for indoor fun

Indoor activities allow you to participate regardless of the weather. Men and women of all ages can experience Amami culture!

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Traditional culture experience (dyeing and Oshima silk) Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences that are not usually available, such as wearing Oshima tsumugi (tsumugi silk), mud dyeing, indigo dyeing, weaving, etc.♪ Even small children can participate! (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended plan for indoor fun
Traditional technique "Mud Dyeing and Indigo Dyeing Experience" T-shirt making

Traditional technique from Amami Oshima IslandMake your own original T-shirt with the "Island Mud Dyeing and Indigo Dyeing Experience," in which you dye your own T-shirt with indigo dye using the "Mud Dyeing and Indigo Dyeing" process!

We enter a muddy field to tie-dye T-shirt material. It is interesting to see how the iron contained in the mud and the tannin boiled from the wood cause a scientific reaction that results in a black color.

We hope that you will make your own original Amami souvenirs while experiencing Amami's traditional culture and unique techniques.tMake shirts and handkerchiefs... ♪

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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

Indoor Activities
weaving experience

It is a specialty of Amami-Oshima Island.Oshima silk threadWhy don't you try "Hatareori" using

We weave carefully using pre-bundled thick threads. It may seem difficult at first, but don't worry, the guide will kindly give you a lecture! Even small children can enjoy this activity together.

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima】Participation OK from 5 years old!開始時間10:00-11:30 / 13:00-14:30 / 15:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 90 min.3,500 yen

Indoor Activities
Oshima Tsumugi" dressing experience

Kimono made of Oshima silk, one of the world's three major fabricsYou can experience the dressing of a kimono. Choose the kimono pattern of your choice, have a professional dresser dress you, and have your picture taken.

Children and men can experience it together, so why don't the whole family enjoy the experience of dressing and photographing together?

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] I want to wear it at least once! Experience wearing Oshima Tsumugi, one of the world's three most admired fabrics★ (No.26)開始時間10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00所要時間Approximately 30 to 60 minutes3,500 yen

Enjoyable even on rainy days!
Five popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima Island

Here are some sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima that can be enjoyed even on rainy days. Please take a look at them for reference!

Five popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima Island
(1) Hara Hub Shop

Amami has a long history of'TheHubs are good luck charms.'-' (used in place of '-')It is treated as a Located about 10 minutes by car from Amami Airport, Hara Habuya is a souvenir shop that has been producing processed "venomous snake habu" products since its establishment in 1948.

The "Habu and Aima Show" is held to inform visitors to Amami of the ecology and charm of the habu.

Source:basement of a suburban house

《Hub's show 》

The show, in which snake charmers actually capture the hubs and introduce them in an amusing and humorous manner, is a must-see!

Many original goods from the Hub are also sold so you can buy souvenirs to take home. All of the experiences can be had inside the store, so you can enjoy them even on rainy days.

Five popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima Island
(2) Oshima Tsumugi Village

Oshima Tsumugi Village, located in the tropical subtropical botanical garden, is a facility where visitors can observe the process of Oshima Tsumugi production.

Amami sect (of Shin Buddhism)Birthplace of Mud DyeingIt is said to be the best way to see the craftsmen's advanced skills, from the unusual dyeing process to the weaving of the silk and the detailed coloring of each piece, which are carefully calculated and executed by the craftsmen!

Five popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima Island
(3) Amami Park

Amami Park, marked by a round dome, is a place where visitors can learn about the beautiful nature and history of Amami and the way of life of the villagers.A hands-on facility for fun and learningIt is.

Visitors can learn about the ecology of creatures living in Amami using a touch panel, or imitate Kagoshima's traditional August dance and have it graded.

In the back of the facility, there is a museum of "Tanaka Isson," who was called the unfortunate genius painter of Amami, which you should visit.

Five popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima Island
4) Brown Sugar Shochu Brewery Tour (Machida Shuzo Brewery)

For those who love sake, a sake brewery tour is recommended! It is a famous specialty of Amami Oshima,Brown sugar shochu made from sugarcaneIt is.

Because it is distilled during the manufacturing process, it has a subtle sweetness that makes it easier to drink than regular shochu, although little sugar from the sugarcane remains.

Who is Machida Brewery?

This famous brewery produces "Sato-no-Akebono," a brown sugar shochu that consistently ranks high in terms of popularity. It is the first shochu distilled using the "reduced-pressure distillation" method introduced in Japan, and is well received for its ease of drinking without the peculiar taste of brown sugar shochu.

Visitors can observe the brown sugar shochu production process, sample and purchase the shochu.

Five popular sightseeing spots on Amami Oshima Island
5) Kenmun Village

Located about 10 minutes by car from Amami Airport, Kenmun Village is an indoor spot where visitors can enjoy various experiences such as "island song experience," "sweets making experience," "salt making experience," "ancient pottery experience," and "becoming an islander experience.

The facility preserves buildings and other structures that recreate Amami's old villages and lifestyles. It is a popular tourist spot as a hands-on facility where visitors can feel as if they were Amami islanders!

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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

summary

The weather on Amami Oshima, which belongs to the subtropical zone, is often unstable, with rain and sunshine,If it rains a little, the tour will be held without problems.So, enjoy snorkeling and canoeing in the rich nature of Amami Oshima!

Also, be sure to visit spots where you can experience Amami culture.

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