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Enjoy the luxury of Amami's great nature☆.
World's Largest Beans & Mysterious Waterfalls & Mangrove CanoeingThis is a half-day tour to enjoy the charms of nature that can only be experienced on Amami Oshima with an Amami-born islander guide.
Small-group private toursSo even beginners can participate.
At these three spots, visitors can feel the overwhelming power and strength of the natural beauty of Amami Oshima.
In addition, you will also receive free photos and videos from the tour! Take home wonderful memories.
*Recommendations*.◆Free photo & video gift
◆One private tour per group
◆Safe support for canoeing beginners and children
Only a private tour can meet your needs!
Only islanders' guides know about Amami! Deep knowledge of Amami!
Become one with nature☆.
Unexplored forests by mangrove canoeMangrove canoeing is a great way to enjoy the rich nature of Amami.
With a guide, you will visit a mysterious river surrounded by mangrove trees.
Rich EcosystemsYou will spend a soothing moment while observing the
Enjoy the unexplored scenery that you can only experience here with the knowledge of our Amami native and islander guides.
Great power! Funangyo Falls" with a 35-meter drop
Funangyo Falls is a powerful waterfall with a drop of about 35 meters.
The view of the waterfall from the stone bridge is breathtaking, and you will be surrounded by the sound of the powerful waterfall,Plenty of negative ionsThe healing process is done in the
Since it is about a 10-minute walk up a gentle slope to the waterfall,While taking a leisurely stroll, you may also encounter plants and animals unique to Amami.
The highlight! The world's largest bean "Modama" growing wild
Visit the area where the world's largest bean, "Modama", grows wild,Overwhelming size and presenceYou can feel the
Feel the beauty of nature as you walk through Modama's native habitat.
You will be impressed by its greatness and power.
Free photo and video gift
The inspiring moments and beautiful landscapes during the tour,Free photos and videos!
When you get home, you can look back on your memories of Amami as often as you like.
*Photography equipment: GoPro & insta360 & iPhone
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Contents (i) 
Local meeting or hotel pick-up
➡︎ Pick up and drop off available at some area accommodations.
Please refer to the hotels where you can be picked up and dropped off in the "Course Details" section.
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Reception & Explanation
➡︎ tour details will be explained and safety checks will be made.
Relax and enjoy.(iii) 
Mangrove Canoeing
➡︎After learning how to operate a paddle, you will go deep into the mangroves with a guide. After learning how to paddle, you will join your guide for an up-close look at this rich ecosystem.4) 
Funangyo Falls, with a drop of about 35 meters.
➡︎ The waterfalls are a sight to behold from the stone bridge!
You will be surrounded by the sound of the powerful waterfall and feel plenty of negative ions.5) 
The world's largest bean watching
➡︎ We invite you to visit the native habitat of the world's largest bean, "modama," and experience firsthand its overwhelming size and presence.6) 
End of tour
➡︎ will take you to the meeting place or to your accommodation.
Thank you for your hard work!*The above is a guide only.
- Course Content and Details
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Price Adults (junior high school students and older):10,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Ages 4 to 12 (elementary school students and younger):7,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
Under 3 years old:1,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.
One person:15,000yen (single charge)Fee includes Guide fee, rental equipment set, sandals, rain kappa, transportation (limited to Naze area) personal effects ◾️ mangrove-canoeing
Wet clothing and sandals, sun protection
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Drinks, sunscreen, hat, change of clothesMeeting and Dismissal Location 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima 894-1202
Kuroshio no Mori Mangrove Park Roadside Station Sumiyo, Amamiooshima Island
note (supplementary information) symbolPick up and drop off available at some area accommodations.Location virgin mangrove forest Holding period year round Opening Hours 8:30-11:30 / 9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00 Age Range 0~75 years old Number of participants From 1 person cofferdam By 18:00 the day before *Before making a reservation, be sure toprecautionsfor more information.
Special note 》
*Local payment is available. (Cash and PayPay)
*If we have no choice but to cancel the tour on the day of the tour, we will notify you as soon as the decision is made. Also, the course may be partially changed on the day of the tour depending on weather and other conditions.
*Basically, the event will be held even if it rains, but may be cancelled if danger is anticipated. In such cases, we will notify you at least one day in advance.
In case of tour cancellation due to weather, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Pick up and drop off
Pick up and drop off will be available near the meeting point and at accommodations in the Naze area.
In case of local meetingKuroshio Forest Mangrove Park Roadside Station The meeting will be held.
(Please consult the remarks column on the reservation form)
Hotels with pick-up and drop-off service
Goat Island Hotel
City Hotel Amami
Hotel New Amami
Hotel West Court Amami
Hotel West Court Amami II
West Court Amami WA-TERRACE
Hotel Sundays Amami
Amami Port Tower Hotel
en-Hostel&Cafe bar
Big Marine Amami
Hotel Yui-Ness-Amami
Golden Mile
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Customers of this age group have participated in the event!
Percentage of review submissions]Total 9 items560代Month of posting: 2025/10Since it was a private tour, we were able to enjoy it with our family without worrying about other participants. The guide talked about the history and culture of Amami, which was very informative.
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550代Month of posting: 2025/10The guide who was in charge of the tour told us a lot about Amami Oshima. Canoeing in the mangroves in the great nature was very comfortable and great! It was also nice that we could take our time and relax at our own pace. The guide took a lot of pictures and sent them to us immediately. Thank you very much for your help.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/09The mangrove canoeing and waterfalls were great! The instructor was very kind and made even a beginner feel comfortable. The view of the ocean and the mangrove was really impressive and it was a great memory. Thank you very much!
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520代Month of posting: 2025/08It was raining heavily on the day of the experience, but thanks to the guide's careful explanation and guidance, we were able to learn more about the charms of Amami Oshima. We had a great time enjoying the ecology of the mangroves and the scenery up close! The world's largest bean "modama" was very big and amazing!
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540代Month of posting: 2025/08We enjoyed it as much as we could! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the islands and the animals. He also gave us recommendations for places to eat after the tour, which made the trip even better.
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540代Month of posting: 2025/08This was my first visit to Amami Oshima! We joined the tour as a couple because we wanted to feel the great nature at a leisurely pace. The guide was very friendly and taught us a lot about the charms of Iriomote Island. We could see mangroves up close and the nature was wonderful. Thank you very much for taking many photos and videos. It was a lot of fun. Thank you very much for your help. Thank you very much.
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530代Month of posting: 2025/08Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us a lot of information during the tour and while we were on the road, which was fun the whole time 😊. The waterfalls were more dynamic and dynamic than I had imagined!
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540代Month of posting: 2025/07It was my first canoeing experience and I was nervous. But thanks to the tour guide, I was able to have a very enjoyable day! I was able to spend a very enjoyable day! I learned a lot of trivia and information while canoeing, even as an adult. Even though I was an adult, I learned a lot, and I could feel again that Amami Oshima is a great place and I was never bored! The Funangyo Falls were breathtaking. We visited Amami Oshima for our honeymoon. We visited in November, which is a quiet season, so it was easy to spend time without many people and we were blessed with good weather. The weather was great and we were able to enjoy the experience. Thank you very much.
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530代Submitted Month: 2025/05It was my first time in Amami, and I was truly moved by the richness of nature! Especially when we were canoeing through the quiet mangroves, it was as if time had stopped. We were guided carefully and took a lot of great pictures. I am very glad that I applied for this tour because I was able to enjoy it without any worries! Thank you so much for a wonderful time with nature's charms. I would definitely like to visit again!
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| Amount of money |
Adults (junior high school students and older):10,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. Ages 4 to 12 (elementary school students and younger):7,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. Under 3 years old:1,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc. |
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| time zone | 8:30-11:30 / 9:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00 |
| the time required | Approx. 3 hours |
| Holding period | year round |
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