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

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. 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

[📍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📍 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

SUNTOKU CAFE is a cafe where you can enjoy lunch, sweets, and alcohol along with home-roasted coffee. The menu uses local ingredients and the calm atmosphere of the store are attractive, providing visitors with a relaxing time.  It was near the bus stop, so I got some delicious takeout coffee! There were people relaxing at lunch, and the food looked good too. The store is cute and stylish and sells miscellaneous goods. Location: 785 Toguchi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture  Business hours: 11:30-16:30 (last order 16:00)  Closed: Mondays #SUNTOKUCAFE #SantokuCafe #AmamiOshimaCafe #HomeRoastedCoffee #Tatsugo-cho #AmamiGourmet #IslandCafe #CafeTour #AmamiSweets #TropicalFeeling #0YenTravelFebruary2025

Located in Yanigawa, downtown Amami, Restaurant Street was founded in 1992. It is a family-run, homey Western restaurant beloved by locals and tourists alike. Their steaks are especially popular, with juicy meat dishes served on a piping hot iron plate attracting many people. As soon as I got off the bus, I was lured in by the delicious smell of steak and went in. I later checked and found out it was rated 4.1 stars! Location: 1F Miyanohara Building, 12-14 Irifune-cho, Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture  Business hours: 11:00-21:00  Closed: Irregular holidays Access: About 50 minutes by bus from Amami Airport, about 10 minutes by car from Naze Port  #RestaurantStreet #AmamiOshimaGourmet #Steak #WesternFood #NazeLunch #AmamiTourism #LocalFlavor #FullVolume #TeppanCuisine #StaminaCuisine  #0YenTripFebruary2025

May on Amami Oshima is the perfect season to enjoy the refreshing early summer weather and natural beauty 🌞. With both the sea and the mountains, you can do a wide range of activities. Even just driving is full of breathtaking views, and you won't move forward at all! If it's your first time on Amami Oshima, you can't miss the Heart Rock! A tide pool that only appears at low tide. So romantic😍 And relax under the many magnificent banyan trees throughout the city. Don't miss the local cuisine and fresh seafood! Because it's the off-season, you can enjoy a relaxing island time. Be sure to visit Amami Oshima in May to refresh your mind and body. #AmamiOshima #EarlySummerTrip #EnjoyNature #IslandTime #DomesticTrip

#getgoing2025 Amami Oshima, located in the southwest of Kagoshima Prefecture, is a paradise with its untouched nature and beautiful sea, which was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021. The crystal clear sea is perfect for snorkelling, diving, and cruising. You can observe humpback whales in winter and sardines swimming in front of you in summer. About 80% of the island is covered by forests and is home to a variety of organisms, including rare species. It is also one of the pleasures to enjoy the rich nature of Amami while enjoying trekking and hiking. There are direct flights to Amami Airport from Kagoshima, Haneda, Itami Airport, etc.

A must-see banyan tree when you come to Amami Oshima Because banyan trees are sacred trees, it's generally said that climbing them is not recommended, but a local child told me that it's okay here. Local children were climbing and playing there too! There's a beach with clear, shallow water nearby, perfect for taking a walk while picking up shells and sea glass. #tripdomestictravel #amamioshima #amamioshimatourism #banyan #amami #girlstrip #kagoshimatrip #beachresort #ocean

\7 Recommended Spots on Amami Oshima/ 1. Amami Park 2. Cape Ayamaru 3. Keihan Hisakura 4. Heart Rock 5. Amami Oshima Tsumugi Village 6. Setsuda Tategami Rock 7. Amami FM Di 77.7 I only stayed one night so I didn't see even half of Amami Oshima, but I still had a lot of fun so I'd like to share it! It was so much fun to learn about the culture and history of Amami Oshima, and I saw every corner of the museum-like place◎ The chicken rice was also really delicious, so delicious I can't forget it🥹 The Heart Rock may not be visible depending on the time of day, so make sure to check before you go◎ #DomesticTravelTrip #AmamiOshima

[Izakaya Wakitamaru] In Okinawa, porcupine fish is called "abasar", but in Amami Oshima, it is called "abas"😊 It is a type of pufferfish, so if you don't mind the many bones, you can enjoy the bouncy texture and collagen♪ In Okinawa, abasa soup is stewed with mugwort, but in Amami Oshima, it is simply dunked in the soup or fried⭐️ This is quite good😊 Abasa and luminous shells are about half the price of Naha👏 The luminous shell has a strong abalone flavor and is the best❤️ It goes well with Kagoshima's strong soy sauce. This restaurant is a little salty overall, but it has a wide selection of interesting local foods at low prices✨ The restaurant is spacious and has a counter. It is located in the middle of Yanagawa Street, the downtown area of ​​Amami Oshima. 📍Location: 3-11 Kanehisacho, Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 17:00-24:00 💰Price per person: 3000 yen #Amami Oshima #Amami Oshima gourmet #Kagoshima #0 yen trip November

[Sumiya] In Amami Oshima, "tenagaebi" is called "tanagaebi"⭐️ I love the deep-fried abas (porcupine fish) here, it's well-spiced and crispy❤️ The portions are plentiful😊 There is a counter right after you enter, and tables at the back. The staff are cheerful, and you can drink at the counter by yourself♪ 📍Location: 1st floor, 3-11 Kanehisa-cho, Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 17:00-24:00 💰Price per person: 2500 yen #AmamiOshimaGourmet #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimaGourmet #Kagoshima #0YenTravelNovember

[Torishin] "Keihan" is a local dish made on Amami Oshima, and is pronounced "keihan"✨ Chicken, shiitake mushrooms, shredded eggs, pickled papaya, etc. are placed on top of white rice, poured with chicken broth, and eaten like ochazuke. The clear chicken broth is delicious❤️ There is plenty of rice, and even after finishing it quickly, I was full⭐️ The restaurant is spacious with tables and raised seats, and you can relax at the counter even if you are alone♪ 💰Price per person: 1200 yen for chicken rice 📍Location: 12-6 Izube-cho, Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 Closed on Wednesdays #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimaGourmet #ChickenRice #Kagoshima #0YenTravelNovember

Founded in 1880 [Unagi Sanshotei] Kurikara is a grilled eel cut into strips and wrapped around a skewer. It has a plump texture and a refreshing taste that is different from kabayaki♪ I came here for the kurikara, but the kabayaki broiled in the unadon was also delicious😋 It was fragrant, yet warm and soft. I found a great eel restaurant❤️ Kurikara is 460 yen per skewer, grilled liver is 350 yen, and a mini unadon is 1300 yen. There is also plenty of grilled liver❗️ There is also an eel tank. When you order rice dishes on Amami Oshima, you can get a super large portion of rice anywhere😊 📍Location: 9-13 Yanagimachi, Naze, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30 Closed on Sundays #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimaGourmet #Kagoshima #0yenTravelNovember