[2025 Uken Attraction] Travel Guide for Amami Oshima (Updated May)

If you're traveling to one of Japan's islands, you should definitely visit Amami Oshima! ! When you think of island trips, you probably think of Okinawa or Miyakojima, but this is a remote island in Kagoshima. The blue of the sea was amazing, and even on a cloudy day it was surprisingly clear. Everything we ate was delicious, especially the sashimi. I had heard that people who had traveled to Amami Oshima would want to go back, and it was so much fun that I was convinced. Recommended sightseeing spots and food on Amami Oshima 📍Ayamaru Cape It's a large site. The view from the observation deck and the transparency of the sea below are both amazing! 📍Kuroshio Mangrove Canoe The experience varies depending on the tides, but it's definitely recommended! 📍Izakaya Wakitamaru Enjoy meals centered around freshly picked produce from Kagoshima and Amami Oshima! 📍Amami City Ohama Seaside Park The setting sun is a must-see! 📍La Fonte You can eat homemade gelato. This shop is so popular that traffic jams occur in the afternoon! 📍Heart Rock A spectacular natural view that can only be seen for a limited time due to the tides! 📍Tsumori Beach It was so beautiful I couldn't believe my eyes. It's close to the airport, so it's a must-visit place!! #Japan Travel Memories #100 Travel Styles #Domestic Travel #Amami Oshima #Amami Oshima Trip #Girls Trip

If you're feeling tired or want to go somewhere far away, here are some recommended travel destinations for when you feel like that 🥰 This time, we're introducing Amami Oshima, which is about 2 hours and 30 minutes away from Haneda 🏝 [Plan Features] A resort-filled plan that's fun even for solo female travelers! If you combine hotels and activities with shuttle service, you won't need a car! You can also enjoy it by bus or bicycle❤️Recommended for people who like island trips✨ If you're going to an island, it's best to take it easy and not pack your schedule too much◎ Schedule━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━【Day1】11:45~ Depart from Haneda Airport✈️14:20~ Arrive Amami Oshima🏝15:00~ Hotel transfer to Miru Amami🚗 Walk around the private beach and relax19:00~ Dinner at forest near the hotel🍽🏨Stay at Miru Amami 【Day2】7:00~ Breakfast at hotel🍽12:00~ Rent a bicycle to Heart Rock🚲13:00~ Gelato at La Fonte🍨17:30~ Buy souvenirs at the huge supermarket, Big II🛍19:30~ Dinner at hotel🍽 【Day3】8:00~ Turtle snorkeling at OCEANZ 🐢13:00~ Experience Oshima Tsumugi dressing at Yumeori no Sato 👘17:30~ Visit the Oshima Tsumugi Museum 19:00~ Dinner at the hotel 🍽 【Day 4】 Transfer to the airport from the hotel 🚗 Visit an unnamed photo spot during the transfer 📸 Spot introduction━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━【📷Sightseeing】📍Heart Rock 🗺Address: Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture⏰Opening hours: All year round, but the Heart Rock can only be seen at low tide💰Cost: Free✅Power spot for love. Enjoy the spectacular views created by nature! ✅During the times when there are many people, people often take photos of each other, so it's fine to come alone! ⚠️It's safe to go dressed in clothes that you don't mind getting wet ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆📍OCEANZ Sea Turtle Snorkeling🐢 🗺Address: 1295-4 Kasari-cho Taira, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture🚗Access: Pick-up available at your hotel! ⏰Opening hours: ①08:30~, ②09:00~, ③09:30~, ④11:30~, ⑤12:00~, ⑥12:30~, ⑦14:30~, ⑧15:00~*Tours limited to single participants are only held from 08:30am on days other than Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays💳Payment method: Cash💵Budget: 7,480 yen✅It is a private tour for one group at a time, so it is suitable for solo travelers◎✅You can meet sea turtles and have your photos and videos taken✅It is in the sea, so you can enjoy it even in rainy weather (there is some shaking)⚠️It may be canceled depending on the sea conditions on the day of participation ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆📍Yumeori no Sato Oshima Tsumugi dressing experience 👘 🗺Address: 3213-1 Okatsu, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture 🚗Access: About 25 minutes by car from Amami Airport. Look for the triangular roof and waterwheel ⏰Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 💳Payment method: Cash 💵Budget: 2,500 yen and up ✅You can try on Oshima Tsumugi! You can borrow a tripod so you can take a selfie anywhere you like 📸✅You can watch the craftsmen weaving ✅Reservations can be made online ⋆┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋆📍It's not even in the guidebook! A hidden photo spot 🗺Address: (28.4141667 129.6948056)🚗Access: Get off at the bus stop called Amami Park Entrance and walk for about 3 minutes⏰Opening hours: 24 hours💰Cost: Free! ✅A hidden photo spot recommended by the hotel staff✅It's so hidden that it doesn't even have a name! A place only known to those in the know [🍽Food]┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈📍La Fonte 🗺Address: 1325-3 Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture🚗Access: 3-minute walk from either "Akaogi" or "Higashi-kaigan" bus stop⏰Opening hours: 11:00-17:00💳Payment method: Cash/card/electronic money💵Budget: 500 yen~🍨Recommended menu: Mash's gelato✅A stylish gelateria highly recommended by locals✅Operated directly by the farm, the lineup changes daily✨ [🏨Hotel]┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈📍Miru Amami 🗺Address: 800 Ashitoku, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture🚗Access: Airport shuttle available💰Budget: 40,000 yen per night and up✅Private beach available! Ocean view rooms✅Airport shuttle available, so you can have fun even if you're staying in✅Bicycle rentals available🚲✅Recommended for solo retreats and couples✅A stylish and lovely hotel with a great atmosphere #besttrip2023 #solotravel #domestictravel #islandtrip #amamioshima #kagoshima #tourismmodelplan #greatview

I went to Utadawara Beach on Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture! The weather wasn't the best, but in addition to the white sand, the sea was a clear blue and very beautiful. The sun peeking through the clouds was very fantastic. This is one of the beaches I definitely recommend you visit! #remote island trip #remote island tourism #remote island #Amami Oshima #Utadawara Beach #Kagoshima tourism

I went to Ayamaru Misaki Park on Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture! The weather was bad that day, but if the weather is good you can play on the beach or in the park! It's a very child-friendly park! Be sure to go on a sunny day! #AmamiOshima #Kagoshima #RemoteIslands #RemoteIslandTourism #RemoteIslandTrip #KagoshimaTourism

I went to Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture. I visited a tourist spot called Miyakozaki. It takes about an hour to walk from the parking lot to Miyakozaki. The wind was so strong on the day I went that I could barely stand! There are some places without fences and some dangerous places, so please be safe! The path to the very end was overgrown with grass and it was difficult to get there! A spectacular view awaits at the end of the walk! Please go and check it out! #remote island #Kagoshima #remote island tourism #remote island trip #Amami Oshima #Kagoshima tourism

I went to Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture. I went to AMAMI KYORAUMI KOUBOW, a stylish ocean view shop that sells cakes, bread, souvenirs, and more! There is also a cafe space where you can have tea while looking out at the ocean! You can also purchase souvenirs and homemade bread! Please stop by when you visit Amami Oshima! #AmamiOshima #RemoteIslandTourism #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIsland #KagoshimaTourism

This gelato shop is directly managed by Izumi Farm, a small farm in the northern part of Amami Oshima. They make everything from the ingredients to the finished product in the kitchen inside the shop. They use not only fruits from their own farm, but also ingredients such as brown sugar and sea salt from Amami, and they visit the producers and make the gelato together! If you visit Amami Oshima, be sure to stop by! 11:00AM-5:00PM Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays #gelato #Amami Oshima #remote islands #remote island travel #remote island tourism #Kagoshima tourism

I went to Big II on Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture! It's a normal supermarket, but it has a wide selection of souvenirs, and shipping is free for purchases over 5,000 yen! Another recommended point is that it sells daily necessities and groceries, of course! It also has a home center. It's a highly recommended store that can be used by both locals and tourists! #AmamiOshima #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTourism #KagoshimaTourism

I went to Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture! I stayed at HORRY CAMP CASA. It was a very clean and stylish hotel. The price was also cheap at 15,000 yen per night (7,500 yen per person for two people) since it was the off-season. We were free to use the outdoor terrace, and the sea was right in front of us, so it was a very pleasant place to stay! I highly recommend this accommodation for its great value! #AccommodationReport #SweetOshima #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTourism #AccommodationReport

I went to Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Ohama Beach! Not only is the sea and sand beautiful, but there are also several buildings and benches typical of a remote island, and many photogenic spots! If you go to Amami Oshima, please be sure to visit! It's one of the recommended beaches!! #AmamiOshima #RemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIslandTourism #KagoshimaTourism

I went to Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture! Only 580 yen for this volume! You can eat a bowl of bluefin tuna for an incredibly low price! Good taste, good price. Definitely go! #AmamiOshima #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIslandTourism #RemoteIsland #KagoshimaTourism

Ferries connect Kagoshima to Naha. It takes more than 24 hours to ride the whole route, but it's perfect for a leisurely trip visiting each island in turn. You can also go to Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima, which are registered as World Heritage sites. The excitement of seeing the island you're about to visit, and the sadness of leaving the island, are things you can't experience on an airplane. #KagoshimaTrip

Amami Oshima is rich in nature, including the beautiful sea, the romantic Heart Rock, the lazily flowing rivers, and the deep green mountains overflowing with negative ions. Next time, I'd like to take my time and enjoy the blessings of nature to the fullest. #KagoshimaTrip

Okinawa has been very crowded recently, and it can be hard to get the flight or hotel you want. How about moving to another location a little and visiting Amami Oshima? 🌴🏖 There are no big tourist spots or flashy shopping malls, but it's worth going just to enjoy the beautiful sea, local ingredients, and culture✨✨ I went to experience Amami's traditional mud dyeing, and tried on an Oshima Tsumugi kimono, which is too expensive to get in Tokyo, and dyed an eco-bag♡ The transparency of the sea goes without saying❣️♡ There are plenty of photo spots, such as the heart-shaped rock, and opportunities to meet turtles🐢💕 There are also plenty of Amami gourmet foods, such as chicken rice, brown sugar stout, and sugarcane gelato🍦🍺 It's now easy to get there from Narita at a reasonable price with LCC, so if you haven't been there yet, please go✈️ #BeachResort #AmamiOshima #IslandTrip #AmazingView #LCC #HeartRock #PhotogenicSpot #Mud dyeing #Oshima Tsumugi #Snorkel #Sugarcane #t2203

Shop: Mizuma Brown Sugar Factory Address: 1400 Nakakatsu, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun I went to Amami Oshima in search of brown sugar ✈️✨ At Mizuma Brown Sugar, I got to taste their freshly made brown sugar. It was like starch syrup 😆❗ They have a factory so you can see the handmade process and of course you can buy brown sugar as a souvenir, so it's a recommended spot 💡 #Western Japan #Remote Island Trip #Amami Oshima #Gourmet

A famous photo spot on Amami Oshima is Amami FM 77.7!! Don't forget to check out not only the sign but also the ocean beyond it♩ #breathtakingview #coupletrip #🏝 #beach #japan #amami #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimatrip #AmamiCity #trip #Amamitourism #Amamioceans

▽Amami Oshima About 2.5 hours by plane from Tokyo. Amami Oshima is located between Kagoshima and Okinawa. The island is surrounded by the sea and is mostly covered in greenery, making it a place rich in nature. There are observation decks everywhere, and the views from there are spectacular. The color of the sea is so beautiful that you could look at it forever. It's warm and comfortable, so it's perfect for workcation. Please go and check it out! #Spectacularviews #AmamiOshima #RemoteIslandTrip

▽Keihan Hisakura This chicken rice restaurant is located about 20 minutes by car from Amami Airport. The restaurant is bustling even during the day on weekdays, attracting both locals and tourists. The interior is spacious, so you don't have to worry about coming with a large group. ▽Recommended menu Of course, "chicken rice"! The chicken soup was so delicious that I was moved... I also had chicken sashimi, which was so good... I think everything was delicious. #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimaTrip #Kagoshima #RemoteIslandTrip #RemoteIsland #TripToVisitRemoteIslands

[Kurasaki Beach ⛱ Amami Oshima] #Kurasaki Beach seen from the entrance of Petit Resort Native Sea Amami, and a photo from when we actually got down to the beach! It was pouring down until an hour ago, but it's so beautiful😭💙💙💙 The beach is so clear and curved, it's so beautiful! Kurasaki Beach is crowded in the summer, but if you go to the northern end, the atmosphere is a little different, so I recommend it♡ 📍Kurasaki Beach (Amami Oshima) #KurasakiBeach #kurasakibeach #AmamiSea #AmamiOshima #amami #AmamiTourism #WorldHeritage #WorldHeritageIsland #IslandTrip #GirlsTrip #AmamiOshimaTrip #AmamiOshimaTourism #amamioshima #KagoshimaPrefecture #Kagoshima #AmazingView #GourmetTrip

[📍Mishoran Cafe☕️Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture] In the area above Ayamaru Misaki Tourist Park, there is a tourist information center with a cute green roof that also has a cafe attached to it♡ There are so many drinks on the menu it was hard to choose!! I had brown sugar milk, and the gentle sweetness warmed me up☺️💛 The thing she's holding next to the brown sugar milk is Amami Shimagashi♡ It's nice that they have local beer🍺Cute💛 I'm also happy that there are charging outlets in the cafe space🥺 There are also lots of pamphlets about the Amami Islands, messages from people who have traveled there are displayed, and it's a stylish souvenir shop like a select shop, The whole facility was cute🥰 📍Mishoran Cafe・Tourist Information Center [Kagoshima Prefecture・Amami Oshima] 🗾 682 Suno, Kasari-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture 894-0624 #Tourist Information Center #Mishoran Cafe #Mishoran Cafe #Brown Sugar Milk #Amami Cafe #Free Spot #Tourist Attraction #Amami Oshima #amami #Amami Tourism #World Natural Heritage Site #World Natural Heritage Island #World Heritage #World Heritage Island #Island Trip #Girls Trip #Amami Oshima Trip #Amami Oshima Tourism #amamioshima #Kagoshima Prefecture #Kagoshima

📍Spot📍 Hotel Caretta, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture Access About 15 minutes by car from Amami Oshima Airport Parking available (free) A hotel surrounded by the beautiful sea of ​​Amami Oshima and the quiet forest nature◡̈*.。 The European-style interior is lovely🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ There is a private pool and a jacuzzi, so even those who don't like the sea can enjoy it to the fullest✩.*˚ And since it is surrounded by forest, there are no street lights at night and it is pitch black, so the stars look very beautiful. The morning sun is also beautiful, and there is a cute goat in the parking lot (*´ω｀*) The hotel staff are kind and warm, it is a wonderful hotel🙆‍♀️ #AmamiOshima #RemoteIslandTrip #AmazingView #SupportTourism

📍Spot📍 Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture [Amami Kyora Umi Kobo] About 15-20 minutes by car from Amami Oshima Airport ( ˘ᵕ˘ ) There are terrace seats and seats inside the restaurant◡̈*.。 If the weather is good, the terrace is recommended🥰 The beautiful sea of ​​Amami is right in front of you!! Lunch🍽 while looking at such a beautiful sea is luxurious ( ˶˙ᵕ˙˶ ) It's a popular restaurant and may be crowded depending on the timing. It seems that reservations are possible☺️ Pasta while looking at the sea is the best✩.*˚ Bread, brown sugar, etc. were also sold inside the store!! It's close to the airport, so it's recommended to have lunch here first when you arrive at the airport🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ #AmamiOshima #Kagoshima #AmamiKyoraUmiKobo #RemoteIslandTrip #Gourmet #TourismSupport #RemoteIslandTrip#TourismSupport#AmazingView#GourmetTrip

📍Spot📍 Amami Oshima [Yadori Beach] This is a little far from the airport. It takes less than 2 hours by car from Amami Oshima Airport. It's really calm, and it's a place where you'll want to just sit and daydream ( ˘ᵕ˘ ) I wasn't doing anything, so I was just daydreaming too◡̈* The sea is beautiful and calm when seen from the ground, but when you take a picture of it with a drone, it gives a different impression!! ! There's no boundary, but the colors are different! It's strange ( ˘ᵕ˘ ) It's close to Honohoshi Beach, so I recommend going there together✩.*˚It's interesting because the atmosphere is completely different even though it's the same sea on Amami Oshima!! #AmamiOshima #YadoriBeach #RemoteIslandTrip #TourismSupport #AmazingNature#TripToVisitRemoteIslands#TourismSupport#BreathtakingView

I love visiting Amami Oshima a few times a year! It's very convenient to take a Peach flight from Osaka. After all, it's nice to be in a tropical island. There are resort hotels here and there on the way from the airport to the city. You don't have to stay the night, so you can enjoy the resort atmosphere at the restaurants. If you have a car, it's nice to stop by. The specialty chicken rice you eat at an outdoor restaurant along the beach from lunch is the best. Seriously amazing. Amazing. Another great thing about Amami Oshima is the mangroves. Experience the mangroves in a leisurely canoe. Relaxing in the mangroves makes you feel like you've arrived in Amami, so I go every time. It's a wonderful time. Prices are much cheaper than Okinawa, so it's the best tropical island you can visit without having to worry. In terms of cost-effectiveness, it's probably in the top class even in the world. If I had to say, I guess it's the size of the island? I think I'll be able to see everything in a week lol #Amami Oshima #Remote Island Trip #Mangrove #Chicken Rice #Resort #Tropical #Sandy Beach

Amami Oshima, a popular remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture 🏝️ Enjoy the beautiful blue gradient of the sea, even more vibrant than the waters around Kagoshima's mainland! This charming resort, Native Sea Amami, offers breathtaking views of the blue ocean right in front of you, which you can enjoy from your room! A short walk will take you to the beach, allowing you to play in the sea and then relax in your room right after—definitely a delightful feature◎ Native Sea also operates a snorkeling shop, so you can experience various marine activities! Additionally, the on-site restaurant serves local island cuisine and shochu, Amami's specialties, making it a must-visit spot! If you opt for breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western-style meals✨ 📍Location: Petit Resort Native Sea Amami 835 Ashitoku, Tatsugo Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, 894-0412

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides Tucked away in the southern reaches of Japan’s Ryukyu Islands lies Amami Ōshima — a tropical gem that remains one of the country’s best-kept secrets. With lush subtropical forests, pristine white sand beaches, and a rich cultural heritage, this island offers a unique blend of adventure, tranquility, and tradition. Unlike the more tourist-heavy destinations like Okinawa or Tokyo, Amami Ōshima remains relatively untouched. It’s part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and its dense mangrove forests and rare wildlife — including the Amami rabbit — make it a paradise for eco-tourists and nature lovers. Whether you're kayaking through the mangroves in Sumiyo, snorkeling around the coral reefs of Kurasaki Beach, or hiking Mt. Yuwan, the island invites a deep connection with nature. Culture also runs deep on Amami Ōshima. The island has its own language, folk music traditions like shima-uta (island songs), and crafts such as Oshima Tsumugi — a beautifully intricate silk weaving technique with over 1,300 years of history. Visiting local weavers or attending a traditional music performance provides insight into an island identity that’s distinctly different from mainland Japan. Food is another highlight. Local delicacies include keihan (chicken rice soup), fresh seafood, and brown sugar-based sweets. Many local restaurants use ingredients grown or caught on the island, making every meal a celebration of Amami’s natural bounty. Getting there is part of the adventure. You can reach Amami Ōshima via direct flights from Tokyo, Osaka, or Kagoshima, or by ferry. Once you arrive, renting a car is recommended to explore the full beauty of the island at your own pace. If you're craving a peaceful, authentic, and nature-rich escape, Amami Ōshima is calling. Experience the magic before the rest of the world discovers it. #Hashtags: #AmamiOshima #JapanHiddenGem #IslandLifeJapan #TravelJapan #UNESCOWorldHeritage #AmamiNature #OshimaTsumugi #EcoTravelJapan #ExploreAmami #JapaneseCulture

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides Location Tag: Amami Ōshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan Hashtags: #AmamiOshima #WildJapan #IslandEscape #TropicalJapan #AmamiNature #HiddenParadise #JapanOffTheBeatenPath #MangroveMagic #AmamiBlue Where ancient forests meet coral-blue waters, Amami Ōshima feels like a forgotten world—one that stirs the senses and slows the soul. Located between Kyushu and Okinawa, this subtropical island belongs to the Amami archipelago, and it remains delightfully untouched by mass tourism. I arrived with curiosity and left completely spellbound. Dense mangrove jungles stretch inland, sheltering rare wildlife found nowhere else—like the elusive Amami rabbit, a species that hasn’t changed much in thousands of years. I paddled through these forests by kayak, listening to birdsong and the occasional splash of a fish beneath the surface. The stillness here is sacred. On the coast, the island reveals its other face: white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and turquoise bays that rival any in the South Pacific. Tomori Beach was a highlight—pristine, quiet, and framed by natural rock pools. Snorkeling revealed vibrant marine life just meters from shore. But Amami’s magic isn’t just natural—it’s cultural. The island's Ryukyuan roots blend with mainland Japanese influences to create unique music, dance, and craft traditions. Locals are warm, deeply connected to the land, and happy to share stories over a bowl of pork miso soup or island shochu. At sunset, the sky turned gold over the sea, and it hit me: Amami Ōshima isn’t flashy or famous—it’s real. Wild, generous, and deeply calming. This is Japan’s secret Eden. And it’s waiting for travelers who seek not crowds, but connection.

2025/4/25-4/27 Test post~🏖️ Unfortunately it was cloudy and rainy, but the ocean was beautiful🤩 It's not connected to a river, so the ocean is beautiful even in bad weather! #AmamiOshima #SeaTurtle

Although we had a limited time on Amami Oshima, we stayed for 2 days and 1 night, but we were able to enjoy the charm of the island with an efficient schedule, so we will introduce the spots we visited🏝️ Spots we visited🇯🇵 ✔️Mangrove canoeing experience Canoe through the mangrove forest The scenery is attractive ✔️Heart rock The weather was bad this time, so we couldn't see the sea or the heart clearly (cry) ✔️Black rabbit night tour You can observe black rabbits with a guide on a jeep The encounter rate is high, and we were able to see more than 10 this time ✔️Gajumaru tunnel It is covered with banyan trees like a tunnel, and is known as a power spot #AmamiOshima #0yentrip