Before you travel, you need to know! A thorough explanation of the summer vacation situation on Amami Oshima!

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What is summer vacation in Amami Oshima?

Let's go to Amami Oshima for this summer vacation!Summer is the time for tourism.Best SeasonMany tourists visit Amami Oshima Island, which is the most popular island in Japan.

In this issue, we will provide a thorough description of Amami Oshima during the summer vacation period.If you are planning to spend your summer on Amami Oshima, this is a must-see!

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Weather and clothes for summer vacation in Amami Oshima

To spend a comfortable summer on Amami Oshima, it is important to know what to wear according to the weather and climate!

Here is an overview of the weather and what to wear during the summer vacation period.

Weather

In summer, Amami Oshima has many days with high temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and clear skies.

The sun is very strong during the day,Measures against ultraviolet raysis required!

However, it is not always sunny; it may rain temporarily, or the weather may be severely disrupted by a typhoon.

Check the weather forecast carefully!

Typhoon Situation

The summer vacation season is also the season for typhoons.If a typhoon makes landfall while you are traveling, your planned activities may be cancelled,

We would like to avoid having our trip spoiled.

Check the weather forecast in advance.Activities that can be enjoyed even on rainy daysIt is also recommended to check the

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Clothing and personal belongings

Short sleeves and short pants or a sleeveless dress are sufficient attire for a summer vacation in Amami!

Wear well-ventilated clothesand make yourself comfortable.

However, cooler clothing inevitably exposes more skin, so be careful not to get sunburned!

Hats, sunglasses, lightweight UV-protective clothing, etc.sunblockBe sure to

It is also important to prepare drinks and hydrate frequently to prevent heat stroke.

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Popular Tourist Spots in Amami Oshima

Amami Oshima Island is dotted with sightseeing spots in various locations.

In this issue, we have carefully selected six sightseeing spots that are perfect for your summer vacation!

embankment

The beautiful, crystal-clear waters of the Tomori Coast are so clear that they are called "blue angels.

It is located about 10 minutes drive north from Amami Airport.Parking is available, and there is no problem if you are heading there with a rental car!

I want to play in the ocean as soon as I arrive at the airport! This is the perfect place for those who want to play in the ocean as soon as they arrive at the airport.

Basic Information on Tsuchimori Coast

Spot Name:embankment
Address: Oaza-Ushuku, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima 894-0501

Tsuchimori Coast - Amami-Oshima Island Domori Beach, located in Domori, Kasari-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is a beautiful beach near Amami Airport. Access is a 5-minute drive from the airport on Prefectural Road 601 in the direction of Cape Ayamaru, and follow the signs. As you drive down the beach from the parking lot, the contrast between the dark emerald green sea and air, the white sand beach, and the clouds is stunning.

Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park

Ayamaru Cape, located about 2 km away from Tsuchimori Beach, has been selected as one of the Amami Ten Scenic Views♪.

After enjoying the spectacular view, take a break at the café in the tourist park.It is a comprehensive leisure facility with a sightseeing park and various facilities, so you can spend the whole day there and never get bored!

On holidays, this popular spot is crowded with local families, and even small children can enjoy themselves.

Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park Basic Information

Spot Name:Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park
Address: Ooaza Suno, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima 894-0624

Cape Ayamaru - Amami-Oshima-. Ayamaru Cape, now one of the Kagoshima Romantic Roads, is located at the northern end of the island near Amami Airport, the gateway to the sky, and is known as a representative scenic spot where you can look down dynamically on the sea spread out before you. It is also a place where you can feel the openness of the tropics and enjoy the fascinating panorama all to yourself.

Kurasaki Beach

Kurasaki Beach is located 30 minutes drive to the southwest from Amami Oshima.

Compared to other beachesNot many people.So, if you want to do nothing but relax and gaze at the sea, why not visit?

If you are lucky, you may have the spectacular view all to yourself, just like a private beach.

Basic Information on Kurasaki Beach

Spot Name:Kurasaki Beach
Address: Ashinoku, Ryugo Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture, 894-0412

Kurasaki Beach - Amami-Oshima-. Kurasaki Beach is the most beautiful beach on Amami-Oshima, with breathtaking marine blue waters and white sands that make you feel like one with nature when you walk on them with bare feet. Just looking at the ocean is soothing and uplifting, but you may also want to try swimming as the waves are relatively calm!

Ohama Seaside Park, Amami City

Amami City Ohama Seaside Park" is located about 15 minutes by car from Nase Port, where the ferry from Kagoshima Port arrives,There are campgrounds, beaches, and the Amami Marine Exhibition Hall where you can learn about the sea around Amami Oshima,You can play all day long.Sights.

Shower rooms and toilets, as well as vending machines and lockers, are available for children!

If you visit in the evening, you can watch the sunset over the East China Sea, turning the sky and the sea red.

It is a perfect photogenic spot for Instagram.

Amami City Ohama Seaside Park Basic Information

Spot Name:Ohama Seaside Park, Amami City
Address: 701-1 Ohama, Oaza Koyado, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima 894-0046, Japan

Ohama Kaihin Park Obama Campsite-Amami-Oshima-. Ohama Seaside Park Obama Campground is a campground located in Ohama Seaside Park. The campground has a view of the beach, and visitors can also use the campground to enjoy swimming and other activities. Parking is free and 200 cars are available. Facilities include a cooking area with potable water, a berth house, shower rooms, and toilets, which can be used year-round.

Mateliya Falls

After a full day at sea, a visit to the Mateliya Falls is also recommended for forest bathing!

The Materiya Falls are located in a forest park at the foot of Yuwandake, the highest mountain on Amami Oshima, and visitors can swim in the waterfall basin.

If you join the tour, you will be guided by a veteran guide from Amami Oshima, who will tell you things that are safe and not even in the guidebooks♪

Many tours include popular sights in addition to the "Materiya Falls" as part of the tour content, so you can enjoy them at a reasonable price!

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Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] If you are in doubt, this is the one for you! 1-day tour to popular power spots such as "Mateliya Falls" and the highest peak "Yawan-dake Observation Hill" 《with free pickup and drop-off from Ryugo Town, Kasari Town and Amami City》（No.60）.開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 8 hours16,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] Let's enjoy an exhilarating drive through half of the island! 1-day tour for hiking on the highest mountain in Amami, "Yuwan-dake" & photo driving to "Mateliya Falls" 《One-pair private tour with pickup and drop-off at Nase area》（No.64）.開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,000 yen

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] Materia Falls & Mangrove Canoeing 1 Day Tour (No.6)開始時間9:15-17:30所要時間Approx. 8 hours15,000 yen

Basic information about Mateliya Falls

Spot name: Mateliya Falls
Address: Nane, Yamato-mura, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima 894-3212

Amami Oshima Materiya Falls Tour Let's go visit "Materiya Falls", an unexplored spot on Amami Oshima Island! Materiya Falls, which has been a popular resting place for people since ancient times, is now designated as an Amami Islands National Park. Materiya means "the waterfall basin of the truly beautiful sun" and is sacred [...]. (3 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Kakeroma Island

Across the Oshima Strait, to the south of Amami Oshima is,Kakeroma Island.

The waters around Oshima Strait are very popular as diving and snorkeling spots because the waves are calm.

It is only about 20 minutes away by ferry or marine cab from Koniya Port on Amami Oshima,About seven flights a day are available, making it easy to take a day trip!

There are also tours that allow you to enjoy all that Kakaroma Island has to offer, so be sure to join us♪

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Amami Oshima*Winter Only] Nature and Location Tour in Amami Oshima★Kakeroma Island Walk & Mangrove Canoe Tour《Including Lunch & Ferry Ride》（No.101開始時間8:30-18:30所要時間Approx. 10 hours19,800 yen

Kagoshima/Amami/5 hours] Enjoy the spectacular view! Oshima Kaikyo Cruising Tour (No.95)開始時間10:00-15:00所要時間Approx. 4-5 hours15,000 yen

Amami Oshima/Setouchi Town] Observe the undersea with a clear kayak! Experience at the beach with a great view of Kakaroma Island☆Clear kayak rental for 1 hour (No.34)開始時間Every hour from 9:00 to 16:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour5,000 yen

Basic Information on Kakeroma Island

Spot Name:Kakeroma Island
Address: Setouchi Town, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture

Kakeroma Island Tour Let's visit Kakeroma Island, an unexplored spot in Amami loved by Tora-san! Kakeroma Island is located in the south of Amami Oshima Island. The island is dotted with beautiful nature and small villages that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Let's enjoy the island's relaxing time and taste the extraordinary [...]. (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Let's tour Amami Oshima efficiently!
Make your Amami Oshima car rental reservations early!

Amami OshimaIf you want to visit tourist spots efficiently, renting a car is a convenient way to get around.

During the summer vacation period, the demand for rental cars increases and reservations tend to fill up!

Plan well in advance and make your reservations early.â

↓Recommended car rental plans are here↓.

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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I want to experience summer vacation in Amami Oshima!
Six recommended activities

In addition to visiting tourist spots, participating in activities will make your trip to Amami Oshima even more enjoyable.

We have selected six activities for this year's event.If you want to enjoy activities in Amami Oshima, please refer to this page!

Snorkeling Tour

The sea of Amami Oshima is ".amami blueThe sea is so beautiful that it is called "the most beautiful sea in the world!

Snorkeling is a popular activity that allows visitors to swim with the tropical fish that inhabit these amami blue waters.

If you join the tour, you will be given a thorough lecture on how to swim, so beginners and children can easily join the tour!

If you join us as a family, you will never forget the beautiful tropical sea view!Memories of Summer Vacationwill be.

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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.

Amami Oshima/Half day】If you are in doubt, this is the one! Snorkeling tour in the beautiful ocean that Amami boasts, with a sea turtle encounter rate of over 98% (No.29)開始時間Morning / Afternoon (negotiable)所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen →directional marker or indicator7,000suffix 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! (29 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(2) Diving Tours

Diving is perfect for those who want to go deeper than snorkeling!

Once you dive into the "Amami Blue," you can enjoy the pristine natural environment.Fantastic Worldis waiting for you.

80% of the customers who participate in the diving experience are beginners!

For this reason, instructors are also accustomed to first-time divers, and will practice breathing and advancing in a shallow area before starting the dive.

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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

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 part of the island/3 hours] Beginners are welcome☆Filled with surprises and excitement! Experience Diving Tour in Amami Blue (No.50)開始時間9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours15,400 yen

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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

SUP Tour

SUP stands for stand-up paddle boat, which originated in Hawaii.Growing Rapidly in PopularityMarine activities of the

Some of the tours range from those that take place during sunset hours or at night to those that combine yoga.

This activity is perfect for those who want to enjoy the tropical sea in an elegant way!

Recommended plans including SUP ↓ Click here ↓ Click here

★Special Autumn SALE [Amami Central South/Oshima Strait]Amazing coral reefs and transparency★Shirahama SUP & Snorkeling 1 Day Course《with island lunch box》（No.44）.開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours17,000 yen →directional marker or indicator15,500suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

Amami northern area / 1.5 hours] Visit the unexplored Koutori Beach, which can only be reached from the sea☆Rare boat-entry SUP experience tour! Photo present for posting a review★(No.121)開始時間9:00-10:30 / 12:00-13:30 / 15:00-16:30所要時間: 90 minutes (60 minutes experience time)9,500 yen

Special Autumn SALE [Amami Oshima Island/2 hours] Mangrove SUP Exploration☆Enjoy the mangrove virgin forest by SUP at a leisurely pace♪ Recommended for families and couples (No.76)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 14:00-16:30所要時間Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes10,300 yen →directional marker or indicator8,800suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Amami Oshima SUP Tour Would you like to enjoy the popular SUP (Stand Up Paddle) in the beautiful ocean of Amami Oshima? The feeling of moving smoothly through the water on a board with excellent stability is a pleasant sensation♪ (18 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

4) Canoe (kayak) tour

Amami Oshima Island has such a unique natural environment that it is called the Galapagos of the East, and you will feel like an adventurer if you explore the island by canoe!

First-time users may be worried about rowing properly, but it is more stable than it looks and rarely falls off.

Canoeing is a form ofAnyone, young or old, male or female, can enjoy it easily.It is a very popular activity.

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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

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 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

5) Marine Sports

If you want to enjoy the thrill of the ride or have a good time with friends, join a marine sport!

There are many variations of marine sports you can experience in Amami♪

Why not spend an exhilarating time with the sea breeze?

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Kagoshima/Yoronjima] If you want to have fun in the earth paradise "Yurigahama Beach"! All-you-can-play marine activities on a special floating island☆All-you-can-eat canoe, SUP, and banana boat rides! (No.106)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 2 hours9,000 yen

Amami Oshima/Setouchi Town/3 hours] Enjoy the sea of Amami☆All-you-can-eat 5 kinds of popular marine sports ^(No.9)開始時間9:00-12:30 / 13:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours16,000 yen

Southern Amami Oshima Island] Experience the exhilaration of marine sports! Towing tube experience (No.35)開始時間Every hour from 9:00 to 16:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour5,000 yen

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Amami Oshima Marine Sports Experience (banana boat and water sports) Banana boats, towing tubes, wakeboarding, and other activities are exhilarating as you ride on the Amami blue water with the wind in your face♪ Let's scream together! (7 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(6) Waterfall play tour

There are many mysterious waterfalls on Amami Oshima Island that are not listed in guidebooks.

Surrounded by greenery, enjoy playing in the waterfall pools, slides, and catching shrimp in the river!

This is a great place for children on summer vacation to fully enjoy the untouched nature.

↓ Click here for recommended plans including waterfall play ↓ Click here for recommended plans including waterfall play

Amami Oshima Island/3hrs] Many repeaters come back! Experience nature with your whole body★Half-day tour for playing in the river at "Mysterious Waterfall" which is not listed in sightseeing books 《Free photo & pick-up & drop-off available》（No.68)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,800 yen

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

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

summary

We hope you enjoyed this article on Amami-Oshima during your summer vacation, including information on clothing, activities, and sightseeing spots.

Summer is the most popular and crowded season on Amami Oshima,Early reservations are recommended.

Enjoy the fun that you can only experience on Amami Oshima!

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