Amami Crater (Akaogi Bay)-Amami Oshima-.

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Amami Oshima Car Rental Let's enjoy your trip more freely! Travel to Amami Oshima more comfortably with a rental car☆ Did you know that Amami Oshima is the "third largest island" in Japan? Since the island is very large and there are no trains, it is difficult to reach some spots by any other means of transportation than renting a car. (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

◎Electric bicycle rental is also recommended!

Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] E-bike rental bike for those who don't have a rental car 《10 minutes by car from the center of Naze ★》 Cancellation free until 2 days before (No.87)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間3 hours / 6 hours / 24 hours5,000 yen →directional marker or indicator4,000suffix for names of swords, armour, musical instruments, etc.

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Scenery of Amami Crater (Akaogi Bay)

What is Amami Crater (Akaogi Bay)?

The Amami crater (Akaogi Bay) is,The exact age of the site has not been determined, but it is famous as the site of a meteorite that fell in prehistoric times.It is.

It is the oldest known crater site in Japan, and the circular depression remains as present-day Akaogi Bay.

Interestingly, the crater is also believed to be related to the origin of Oshima silk, a local specialty.

Oshima tsumugi has a long history, some say as far back as BC. Oshima tsumugi is made using a technique known as mud dyeing,Iron in the mud field is essential for mud dyeingThe first two are the following.

The meteorite that fell in the Amami crater was the result of thisThe high iron content brought a lot of iron to the soil in the area, resulting in the development of mud dyeing.It is believed that

⬇︎ Mud Dyeing Experience Plan is here☆.