Amami Oshima specialized activity reservation site "Amami Tours".
In this issue, we will introduce the Chubu area!
There are three ways to get from Amami Airport to central Amami Oshima: rental car, cab, and bus.
The most convenient way to access the central part of Amami Oshima is by rental car. You can freely move from the airport to the central area and natural spots.
Be careful when driving, as there are some areas, such as mangrove forests in the central and southern part of Amami-Oshima, where GPS does not respond.
There are waiting cars at the airport and port, and cabs are relatively easy to catch since Nase is the center of Amami Oshima.
If you need access to a location away from the downtown area, contact a cab company.
Although there are only a few services, it covers the entire Amami Oshima Island and is the only public transportation system on Amami Oshima. There are also tickets for unlimited rides on local buses.
An airport shuttle bus runs from Amami Airport.
Naze, located in the central part of Amami Oshima, is the busiest and central part of Amami Oshima.
It is recommended as a travel base because of its harbor and dense concentration of restaurants and accommodations.
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In the central part of Amami-Oshima, you can enjoy spots where you can see the beautiful sea of Amami-Oshima, such as Miyakozaki where you can overlook the East China Sea and Ohama Seaside Park which is famous for its sunset view.
The central part of Amami Oshima Island is home to the island's most popular sightseeing spot, the Kinsaku Primeval Forest, and the second largest mangrove in Japan, where trekking and canoeing tours can be enjoyed.
Moving south from Naze, there is much unspoiled nature.
You can meet rare creatures such as the lizard lizard which lives in the subtropical zone and the Amami Oshima's endemic species, the Amami rabbit.
Nase has downtown, ocean view, and ancient forest next to each other.
In particular, the Kinsaku Primeval Forest is a very popular spot where visitors can experience the World Natural Heritage site.
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Mangroves grow in clusters in this area, and you can enjoy the rich ecosystem of Amami Oshima.
Mangroves show different faces depending on the tide. At high tide, you can take a canoe through the mangrove tunnels, and at low tide, you can observe riparian life.
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The ancient jungles of Amami Oshima Island will make you feel like you have entered the world of movies.
The Kinsakuen primeval forest must be accompanied by a certified guide, so take a tour to go there!
Even beginners, from small children to the elderly, can easily experience the mangroves and feel the mangroves on their skin.
Explore the mangroves from a low vantage point while paddling through the water.
Learn more about canoeing (kayaking)
Cruising the mangroves of central Amami Oshima by SUP, which is rapidly gaining popularity!
SUP boards are more stable than they look, so you can spend a relaxing time surrounded by greenery.
Trekking to the mysterious waterfall while looking for living creatures, you can enjoy viewing the beautiful water flow at the waterfall and swimming in the basin.
The Nase area can be easily joined by tours that can be completed in half a day with pick-up and drop-off.
This tour explores the jungle at night in search of nocturnal animals unique to the subtropical zone.
The jungle at night is a thrilling experience!
Learn more about our Night Tours
Cycling on an electric bicycle while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Amami Oshima. The course can be left to the local guide!
Enjoy Amami's nature at your own pace and take many wonderful photos.
If you are wondering about canoeing, this is the place to go! You can choose in advance whether you want to canoe alone or with two people, so even if you are not confident about your physical strength, it is okay! We were guided by a nice guide and had our picture taken as well! I heard that you can go through the mangroves when the tide is high, so next time I would like to join the tour with better timing! I think this is the only place where you can get such a satisfying experience at such a reasonable price!
I was worried about the weather, temperature, and clothing on the day of the tour. On the day of the tour, it was raining so hard from the morning that we gave up halfway through the tour. However, the tour guide was kind enough to consider our request until 90 minutes before the tour time, so the rain eased up and we were able to participate in the tour. The guide's stories were interesting and I was impressed by the scenery that I would not normally be able to see. If I ever visit Amami again, I would definitely ask for a tour.
Unfortunately, it was raining lightly, but we were able to see a lot of black 🐰. We enjoyed the tour very much and were given detailed explanations.
We were able to make the most of our day by having lunch reservations made. The knowledgeable and hospitable guide made the experience enjoyable. I am glad I joined.
Our guide, Mr. Tomioka, was really knowledgeable and taught us about many plants, creatures, and their traces. Although it was still a little chilly, he carefully guided us with various stories, and we had a very fulfilling time. We had a lot of pictures taken and had a friendly and enjoyable time with the people who were participating with us. My mother's excitement did not fade even after the tour, and she kept saying, "That was so much fun! She kept talking about how much she enjoyed the tour. I would like to visit again during the warmer season to enjoy a different view. Thank you very much!
It was my first time to go canoeing and the guide was very nice and very enjoyable! It was the first time for me and my mother to go canoeing, but we could not go under the mangrove! Unfortunately, we could not go under the mangrove by canoe, but he told us many stories and told us about various creatures such as herons and crabs, and told us many stories about sightseeing in Amami, which made the tour memorable and fun. It was also a valuable experience for me to walk among the mangroves where the water was receding. I would like to book here again the next time I visit Amami! (At that time, at a time when it is not low tide (lol))
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