2025 Tatsugo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

While traveling on Amami Oshima, I came across a restaurant with an intriguing name, so I stopped in for lunch. This "Shima Tofu-ya" is a tofu shop that makes the island tofu that is distributed on Amami Oshima. It's so popular with locals and tourists alike that it fills up as soon as it opens. Of course, there was a wait, and we waited for over an hour, but the amazing taste and volume made it a delicious lunch that was worth waiting in line for. Even more surprising was the reasonable price, with a set meal that was so big you couldn't finish it for 1,300 yen. You'll definitely have to queue, so make sure you arrive with plenty of time, but it's a famous restaurant that you should definitely visit. Visited: October 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Name of facility📍Shima Tofu-ya Address📍1561-6 Nakakatsu, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Business hours📍11:00-15:20 (last entry) Closed📍Open everyday Access📍Approximately 30 minutes by car from Amami Airport ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Exquisite gourmet #100 travel styles #Amami Oshima #Amami Oshima trip #Shima Tofu-ya #Shima Tofu Takano #Amami Oshima gourmet

Heart Rock is a heart-shaped tide pool that appears only at low tide on the coast near the village of Akaogi. It's famous as a power spot for love. Around July, the tide is at its lowest in the evening, an hour before and after 5pm, making it the most beautiful place to see. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Location: Heart Rock Address: Sokari, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Access: Approximately 2 hours by car from Amami Airport Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Naze Port Parking: Free parking available ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kagoshima #Kagoshima Tourism #Amami Oshima #Amami Tourism #Kyushu Tourism #Coast #Sea #Nature #Breathtaking Views #Ocean View #Travel with Me

Kasen Pass is a spectacular viewpoint in the mountains where you can see the East China Sea on the left and the Pacific Ocean on the right. *I thought it was Kashiken, but "Kaseken" is correct. The Tatsugo Town website states Kaseken Hill, and when I asked the town hall, they said it was "Kaseken". Name: Kasen Pass (a hill where you can see two seas) Location: Akaogi, Tatsugo Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture Access: About 35 minutes by car from Amami Airport Parking: Yes The directions were easy to understand when I looked at the Tatsugo Town website. It is a pass that you reach at the end of an up-and-down drive in the mountains. Please refer to the third to fifth photos for the parking lot. After parking the car in the parking lot, it was a few minutes' walk to the point where you can take a photo from the center of the island. It is backlit in the morning, so I recommend visiting in the afternoon. It was a spectacular view. Recommended😊 #Domestic travel #Amami #Amami Oshima #Amami Oshima trip #Amami Oshima sightseeing #Sightseeing #Breathtaking views #Breathtaking views #Kagoshima prefecture #Remote islands #Tatsugo town #Kasen Pass

Heart Rock is a spot you can't miss when you come to Amami Oshima 🥰 A rock carved into a heart shape that appears at low tide. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to see Heart Rock this time, but we were very satisfied with the beautiful sea, which was more than enough to make up for the disappointment 😂💗 This beauty without a filter. The water is crystal clear and the turquoise blue is of the highest quality. Before you reach the beach, you have to go through a somewhat overgrown forest, so be careful of snakes! Also, the parking lot is a little far away. (About a 5-minute walk, and the forest is also about 5 minutes away) In summer, you have to endure the heat, go through the forest, and the moment you step out onto the beach, you will feel the ultimate refreshment! #Amami Oshima #Amazing seaside scenery #Free spots #Cool travel experience #Heart rock #Amazing nature #Visiting remote islands #Summer trip #Amazing scenery #Travel with children

I went to the restaurant "forest" with a view of the ocean for lunch🍴 The view, the quality of the food, and the price were all the best!!! ✨ It was reasonably priced, the portions were large, and most importantly, it was delicious🤤🤤🤤💓 It's attached to the Native Sea Hotel, so it's easy to navigate to the hotel using the navigation system. Of course, there is a parking lot🙆🏻‍♀️ (be careful, it's narrow) There are only stairs to the restaurant entrance, so elderly people should be careful not to slip. It's a restaurant I'll definitely visit next time I go to Amami Oshima🤤💕 📮 : Native Sea Amami, 835 Ashidoku, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture #Gourmet trip #Amami Oshima #Free spot #Gourmet #Couple trip #Summer trip #Amazing view #Gourmet trip

📍Spot📍 Amami Oshima [La Fonte] About 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport Parking available🚗 ³₃ 3 minutes walk from Akaogi bus stop 3 minutes walk from Higashikaigan bus stop 11:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays Cute interior ( ˘ᵕ˘ ) They have 10 types of gelato selected every morning. It's a gelato shop directly managed by Izumi Farm ( ˶˙ᵕ˙˶ ) They are particular about making everything from ingredients to the finished product by hand in the store!! It's rich but not too heavy ✩.*˚ It's a gelato I want to eat every day ( ˘ᵕ˘ )❤️ It also has a stylish terrace seating 😋 When the weather is nice, it seems like it would be nice to eat on the terrace ( ˘ᵕ˘ ) #AmamiOshima #RemoteIslandTrip #SupportTourism #Gelato #lafonte #RemoteIslandTrip #CafeHunting #SupportTourism #GourmetTrip

Shima Tofuya Takano is a tofu specialty restaurant on Amami Oshima, run by the long-established local restaurant "Takano Tofu Shop." They offer a variety of tofu dishes, including yuba, soy milk, and okara, as well as "shima tofu" made with bittern from Amami's beautiful seawater.  The interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere reminiscent of a Showa-era diner, and there are tatami seating areas, making it an easy environment for families to use. When you order a set meal, you can enjoy self-service yudofu, soy milk, and Amami's traditional drink "miki." They also sell sweets made with tofu for takeout, such as donuts, gateau au chocolat, and rare cheesecake, and their lightly sweet and healthy desserts are very popular.  Location: 1561-6 Nakakatsu, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture  Business hours: Shopping: 10:00-18:00 Meals: 11:00- (last entry 16:45, last order 17:00) *Times may vary depending on the day.  #Shima Tofu Shop Takano #Amami Oshima #Tofu dishes #Yuba #Soy milk #Miki #Healthy lunch #Amami gourmet #Tofu sweets #Established tofu shop  When you visit Amami Oshima, why not enjoy the variety of tofu dishes at Shima Tofu Shop Takano and enjoy the taste of the island? #0 yen trip February 2025

We will introduce Big Two, a large supermarket loved by locals and tourists on Amami Oshima.  🧺Big Two is a general supermarket that has a wide selection of Amami's specialty products and souvenirs, as well as daily necessities and groceries. In particular, it has a wide selection of products unique to Amami, such as brown sugar shochu, brown sugar, chicken rice base, and sweets and jams made with tropical fruits. It also offers free shipping for purchases of 5,500 yen or more, making it convenient for shipping to long distances.  Fulfura Garden and Butterfly House: The premises include a botanical garden called "Fulfura Garden," where tropical flowers such as hibiscus and bougainvillea bloom in full bloom. In addition, at the "Butterfly House," you can observe the graceful dancing of the Japanese butterfly, the leuconoe butterfly, and its golden chrysalis. The admission fee to the Butterfly House is 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students, but you can enter for free by presenting your Big Two point card.    →I wanted to go, but I gave up due to business hours. I'll visit next time 🦋 Location: 580 Nakakatsu Okuma-mae, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture  Business hours: 10:00-20:00  Access: It is located about 30 minutes by car from Amami Airport, and there is also a spacious parking lot.  #BigTwo #AmamiOshima #FulflaGarden #ButterflyHouse #IdeaLuonago #AmamiSouvenir #TropicalPlants #AmamiTourism #LargeSupermarket #IslandCharm When you visit Amami Oshima, why not experience the charm of the island to the fullest through shopping at Big Two and a stroll through Fulfla Garden. #0YenTravelFebruary2025

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

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Amami, Hamachidorikan is an observation facility where you can enjoy the charms of brown sugar shochu with all five senses. You can see up close how mellow shochu is made from local water and brown sugar. A guided factory tour is a special experience where you can observe the fermentation process and be enveloped in the sweet aroma of brown sugar. After the tour, you can sample a wide variety of brown sugar shochu and find your favorite one. The souvenir shop also has limited edition shochu that you can only get here! I was also impressed by the number of tasting corners. It's a place that can be enjoyed by shochu lovers and beginners alike, so if you visit Amami, be sure to stop by. Location: 374-1 Wano, Kasari-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (tours require prior reservation) #Hamachidorikan #Amami Oshima Brewery #Brown sugar shochu #Amami tourism #Factory tour #Blessings of Amami #Souvenir spot #Tasting experience #0 yen trip February 2025

Yumeori no Sato, located in Tatsugo-cho, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, is an experiential theme park operated by a weaver of authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi. Here, you can not only observe the entire process of Oshima Tsumugi, from designing to dyeing and weaving, but you can also actually experience it.   Main experience menu: 👘 Oshima Tsumugi dressing experience: This plan allows you to try on Oshima Tsumugi casually over your clothes, and is also available for men and children.  🧵 Hata weaving experience: Choose your favorite thread and weave about 10 cm of cloth. You can take the woven cloth home with you, and it is perfect for flower vase mats.  👕 Mud dyeing and indigo dyeing experience: You can dye T-shirts, eco bags, handkerchiefs, etc., and create original items that are one of a kind in the world.  It was a lot of trouble, but we decided to try hata weaving! We were able to concentrate and it was fun. We were able to participate at a good time, but we recommend making a reservation! Address: 3213-1 Okatsu, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 894-0105  Business hours: 9:30-17:00  Closed: Thursday  Access: Approximately 25 minutes by car from Amami Airport. The triangular roof and waterwheel are the landmarks.  Parking: 15 parking spaces available  #Yumeori no Sato #Oshima Tsumugi #Amami Oshima #Kimono dressing experience #Mud dyeing #Indigo dyeing #Hata weaving experience #Traditional crafts #Tatsugo-cho #Amami tourism  We recommend making a reservation in advance when visiting. For details and reservations, please check the official website.  #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture Amami Oshima is located south of Kagoshima. Located between Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa, the island is the third largest in Japan. Amami Oshima, with its spectacular coastline and rich virgin forests, has a unique charm. I will introduce the spots I visited this time along with my experiences. ⚫︎Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest A famous spot as the location for the movie "Godzilla vs. Mothra". It looks like Japan, but it's not Japan. The freshness of the trees and the plants you've never seen before make you think Godzilla might appear. You can hear the birds singing. Since 2019, it has become mandatory to have a certified guide accompany you on this tour. If you want to go, please make sure to book a tour 🕵🏻♀️ ⚫︎Cape Ayamaru A spectacular spot located at the northernmost tip of Amami Oshima. The blue color is so beautiful that it's amazing. It's close to the airport, so it's easy to access. You should definitely plan to see it one last time! ⚫︎Heart Rock Heart Rock is famous as a power spot for love. However, there are set times when you can see it. [At low tide, when the waves are calm an hour before and after] It's not a view you can see at any time, so be sure to check the low tide times before going to see it. ⚫︎Kagambana Sunset Only for a few days before and after the spring and autumn equinoxes, you can see the sun completely enter the "Kagambana Tunnel." It's called "Dragon's Eye" or "Dragon Eye" because it looks like a dragon's face with eyes🐉 When you go there at sunset, there are cars lined up... The photo is a little before the spot, but you can see a beautiful sunset. ※If you want to see the dragon's eye, please go early🚗 ⚫︎Amami Oshima Airport "AMAMI" sign on the roof of the airport It's a compact airport, so if you have time, please go there. _ _ _ _ _ Use this as a reference for your next trip🔖 #Kagoshima #KagoshimaTourism #AmamiOshima #RemoteIsland #RemoteIslandTrip #DomesticTrip #FreeHotelStay

📍Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture Amami Oshima was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021. The hotel is surrounded by rich nature and is just a short walk from the sea. The meals, which have been praised by word of mouth, are all exceptionally delicious. I was able to enjoy the hotel while on Amami Oshima! The facilities were so well-equipped that I thought I would, so I will introduce them along with my experience. ⚫︎Accommodation: Hotel Caretta ⚫︎Access: 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport (shuttle service available, reservations must be made the day before), free parking About the facilities ⚫︎Marine activities The sea is right in front of you/hotel private pool/large jacuzzi. There is also a service that rents marine goods for free. It's nice that you can reduce your baggage and rent when you suddenly want to play! *Closed in winter/Marine goods are limited in quantity ⚫︎Bicycle rental Free rental only for guests You can go to nearby facilities and cafes, or go on a short bike ride. There are also bicycles for children, so you can go for a leisurely bike ride. *Bicycles are limited in quantity ⚫︎Experience activities Candle making/Chinese shell accessory making experience Snorkeling experience/Yoga/Paragliding experience/SUP...and many more There are many activities introduced. If you are interested in an experience or want to do something, ask the staff. ⚫︎Meals Breakfast: A buffet with a selection of Japanese and Western dishes. The bread is freshly baked and there is a wide variety. It is nice that there are many small dishes so you can eat a little bit of each type. Dinner: You can choose between a course meal or a la carte. The menu has a wide variety of dishes, from local cuisine to Italian. The chef's homemade dishes are warm and carefully prepared, and all of them are delicious. And although it is a restaurant attached to the hotel, the prices are reasonable. *Please note that courses require advance reservations and notifications, so please check before using. #AmamiOshima #AmamiOshimaTrip #Kagoshima #FreeHotelAccommodation

📍Trip Overview: Sightseeing in Amami Oshima 🚩Route: Haneda Airport → Kagoshima Airport → Amami Airport 🏖️Photogenic Spots: Chicken Rice 🚇Transportation: Rental Car 📷Recommended Photo Locations: Chicken Rice 🍜Exquisite Gourmet The chicken rice at Hisakura is absolutely delicious. Pour chicken broth over rice. You can have as much soup and rice as you want. You can also have just the soup. This restaurant serves homemade papaya, which you can eat on top of rice. The soup alone is absolutely delicious. The chicken sashimi is also great! You'll probably have to queue at lunchtime, so I recommend visiting at a different time!

The place where I stayed for 2 nights and 3 days is conveniently located just 2 minutes walk from a private beach! Moreover, it just opened in 2024, and the rooms are clean. The room I stayed in had a living room in the center and bedrooms on the left and right, so it was perfect for a group! It has a kitchen, microwave, kettle, tableware, etc. It was convenient to buy fresh fruit and cut it up in the room, or eat local side dishes in the room♪ It's also about 20 minutes by car from the airport◎ The last photo is a starry sky taken with a camera from the parking lot! The stars were surprisingly beautiful! Please check it out LUXE TECH VILLA ASHITOKU #tripDomesticTravel

I went to "Heart Rock", the most popular tourist spot on Amami Oshima ❤️ It is said that this heart-shaped tide pool only appears at low tide, but you can take a beautiful picture of Heart Rock even if it is not low tide, as long as you take a photo when the waves are not coming 📸🫶🩷 The free parking lot is very spacious 🚗💨 Except at low tide, you will probably get wet up to your knees, so I recommend a swimsuit or shorts 😘🎀✨ Heart Rock The water is beautiful, but the beach is just so beautiful~🥹🤍✨ The water is so clear that when the sun shines, the surface sparkles and it was so beautiful🩷 At Heart Rock, the sun rises from the left side and the sun sets on the right☀️ It depends on the time of year, but I went there in early October and was lucky enough to see both🥰💓 I recommend you all to go there too🎶 Photo ① Heart Rock Photo ② The ocean is so beautiful! Photo ③ The sun rises from the left side of the beach🌞 Photo ④ The sun sets on the mountain to the right of the beach Photo ⑤ Heart Rock looks like this from a little distance When it's not low tide, you'll get wet up to your knees if you get close Photo ⑥ In the woods🌿 that lead from the road to the beach, listen to the birds🕊️ #DomesticTravelLogLine #DomesticTravel #Kagoshima #AmamiOshima #HeartRock

This is a beautiful sea near the site of Saigo Nanshu's house.

1. Habitat Amami Oshima Heart-shaped 💗 tidal pools that can only be seen at low tide; if you set the photo you took as a wallpaper, love will come true; the best time is when the tide is below 80 cm and the weather is clear, it will appear every 12 hours low tide 1346-1 Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Kagoshima 🚉30 minutes drive from Amami Airport 2. Sakurai Futamiura White Torii The top 100 beaches and sunsets in Japan. The two large rocks are called "Lovers Rock". The snow-white torii gate is very popular. During the sunrise and sunset in summer, the sky will be dyed deep blue. This is called (blue hour). It is dreamy, charming and shocking, attracting many people to check in and take pictures. Shima Sakurai, Itoshima City, Fukuoka 🚉30 minutes walk from Iishida bus stop 3. Hitachi Station It doesn’t look like a station, and it has won 11 awards. It has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. There are many elegant flower chairs in the lobby. Many young people come to watch the sunrise and sunset. It is so beautiful that it is indescribable. 1-1-1 Sachimachi, Hitachi City, Ibaraki 🚉1 minute walk from JR Joban Line Hitachi Station 4. Xiatan Station The station closest to the sea in Japan has appeared in many movies and magazines. The "Sunset Terrace Concert" with the setting sun as the background is held every September. Here you have an unobstructed view of the Seto Inland Sea. The visibility is dark blue during the day and amber at dusk. It is simply unparalleled. Okubo, Futami Town, Ehime Iyo City 🚉Arrived at the exit of JR Yosan Line Shimodada Station 5. ガラスの沙浜 The beach is made up of colorful glass sand, which sparkles in the sun and is perfect for posing in the shape of a heart. Be careful not to step on it with bare feet. In addition, the sea view and natural scenery here are also beautiful. 148 Moriencho, Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture 🚉5 minutes drive from Nagasaki Airport 6. Dashan East Station An uninhabited station, but this sea is really healing. Write your wishes on a yellow handkerchief, then tie it to a shelf next to the platform and let it flutter in the sea breeze. The scenery during the day and at sunset is beautiful. 135-2 Tohei 3, Ariake Town, Shimabara City, Nagasaki 🚉You can arrive at the Dasan East Exit 7. The Holy Land for Lovers Famous as a lover's paradise, it consists of an activity area, a community area, a market area, and a luxury camping area. It has attracted much attention as a combination of sports, food, and leisure. It has many experiences and is also good at making movies. 2-201 Rinku Minahama, Sennan City, Osaka 🚉15 minutes walk from Tarui Station on Nankai Main Line

This is a famous restaurant serving Keihan, a specialty of Amami Oshima. The rice, ingredients, and soup are served separately, so you can arrange them as you like and pour the soup over them. This is a restaurant you should definitely stop by when you come to Amami Oshima! ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥୨୧ Restaurant: Keihan Hisakura Address: 511-1 Yairi, Tatsugo-machi, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Access: About 10 minutes on foot from the city center and Naze Opening hours: 11:00-16:00 Closed: Irregularly Parking: Free parking available ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kagoshima #Kagoshima sightseeing #Amami Oshima #Amami sightseeing #Kyushu sightseeing #Amami Oshima lunch #Keihan #Local gourmet #Amami gourmet #Me and travel

#0yentravel This is a cafe located in Amami Oshima Big Two. There are many original menu items, and you can also eat the original curry sold in the store here. Why not take a break here between shopping? The photo shows a frappe made from Amami Oshima's specialty miki and their own grown dragon fruit, a perfect drink for the hot weather on Amami Oshima! By the way, there are many local specialties in the Big Two store, so it's perfect for buying souvenirs! And for some reason, the original goods are also popular lol 📍Location: #AmamiOshima

#Travelingwithme A gelato shop on Amami Oshima 🍨 It's a wonderful shop loved by locals! It's so good that I went there two days in a row ☺️ It's a shop that uses fruits grown on their own farm and brown sugar from Amami ✨ There are about 10 flavors, and 2-3 of them change daily! It's a shop that values ​​the taste of the ingredients themselves, and they don't use coloring agents 😊 My favorite is the flavor called Mash! It was really delicious 💗 There are also other flavors such as brown sugar shochu flavors and ones unique to Amami, so it's fun to choose 🥰 The shop itself is cute ☺️ 💗 There is also terrace seating ✨ 🍽 Shop information ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Shop name: La Fonte Address: 1325-3 Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Recommended menu: Mash's gelato #AmamiOshima #Gelato #Gourmet #IslandTrip

#Travelwithme A power spot you should stop by when you go to Amami Oshima It has become a hot topic as a power spot for love It is said that if you set it as your wallpaper, your love will come true... A heart-shaped rock that only appears at low tide It is very beautiful, and the sea is crystal clear and amazing The path from the road to the beach is quite steep It is said that the filming of Saigo Don was also done on this path. You can really enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima. When you go, be sure to check the low tide times! 110 Ura, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture, 894-0192

A one-of-a-kind original Mud dyeing experience on Amami Oshima. You can experience mud dyeing handkerchiefs, T-shirts, etc. in the muddy fields of the rich nature of Amami Oshima. One of the things I wanted to do on Amami Oshima! About 15 minutes by car from the airport🚐 You can experience it at Oshima Tsumugi Village😊 Enter the muddy fields surrounded by the largest fern plant in Japan, the Hikage Hego, and tie-dye🌴🇯🇵 A valuable experience that can only be had here. You can choose what you want to dye, such as handkerchiefs, eco bags, T-shirts, etc.! It seems that you can even bring your own😆👏✨ (I should have brought some old clothes from home😭) In addition to mud dyeing, you can also see the process of how the traditional craft "Oshima Tsumugi" is made👘 A very recommended place! #Amami Oshima #Mud dyeing #Responsible tourism #Sustainable tourism #SDGs

#sightseeing Heart Rock on Amami Oshima 💓This place is a hot topic as a power spot for love, so I went to see the spectacular scenery created by nature✨ When you think of heart rock, many people think of the heart rock in Okinawa, but the heart rock on Amami Oshima is also wonderful♥️ The heart rock on Amami Oshima is a tide pool where seawater accumulates at low tide and looks like a heart! It was very beautiful and wonderful✨ ⚠️Points to be careful of━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━However, it is quite slippery, so I recommend wearing non-slip shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting wet! I got quite a bit of splashes from the waves, but I was wearing beach sandals and a swimsuit under my dress, which dries easily, so I managed👙🏖 ✅It can only be seen at low tide, so if you go, be sure to check the times when you can see it in advance! 📍Heart Rock━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Address: Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima PrefectureAccess: Official websiteOpening hours: All year round, but Heart Rock can only be seen at low tideCost: Free #Heart Rock #Amami Oshima #Amami Oshima trip #Solo trip #Amazing view

#Experience When you think of Amami Oshima, you think of Oshima Tsumugi! I've always wanted to get my hands on Oshima Tsumugi, but it's so expensive that I can't afford it... If I'm going to Amami Oshima, I want to at least try wearing it! So I went to Yumeori no Sato, where I could try on Oshima Tsumugi 🥰 This is a place that also doubles as a weaving factory, so you can actually see how Oshima Tsumugi is woven ✨️ Kimonos and obi are also sold at bargain prices compared to Tokyo, so it's a place where you can see and hear a lot of things and enjoy 💓 I tried on my kimono here, and it was a lot of fun! I enjoyed it enough even if I went alone 🙌 I'm glad I was able to actually experience the lightness and comfort of Oshima Tsumugi! [Kimono Dressing Experience Overview]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ You can choose your favorite Oshima Tsumugi and have it dressed for you. You can also take a photo and get a print of it. You can also borrow a tripod, so you can enjoy taking photos freely inside and outside the building! 💰 Price: 2,500 yen ⏰ Duration: 30-60 minutes ✍️ How to make a reservation: Basically, make a reservation on the web, or call on the day Recommended points ━━━━━━━ ✅ You can take photos wearing Oshima Tsumugi! ✅ You can see the craftsmen working ✅ You can enjoy it alone ✅ You can see a lot of rolls of cloth and obi ✅ You can borrow a tripod so you can take a self-portrait! ✅ The shop staff are very kind As an aside, everyone on Amami Oshima was very kind and helpful 😭 When I went to Yumeori no Sato, I took a bus, but they dropped me off in front of Yumeori no Sato, which does not have a bus stop, and on the way back, I was just about to catch the bus, but the shop staff took me to the nearest bus stop...! 📍Yumeori no Sato━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🗺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: From 2,500 yen

I have been traveling for many years and often explore different places. One of the pleasures is to linger in hotels. Let me share my top five hotel recommendations in Kagoshima over the past two years! 1️⃣𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 Super considerate service, the sea view room with Sakurajima is right in front of you🌋You can enjoy the luxurious view from the room. There are many restaurants to choose from, and the buffet breakfast is of excellent quality. The most important thing is that there is an open-air bath with a spectacular view of Sakurajima. Address: Shinshoin 41-1, Kagoshima 2️⃣ 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗽𝗮 𝗬𝗮𝗸𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 Located in a single-family villa in Yakushima, it has a beautiful sea view, a variety of drinks and food, and an ultimate luxury experience! Address: Mugio 553, Yakushima-cho 3️⃣ 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 Located in Kirishima Plateau, the scenery is stunning, the open-air baths are amazing, and the various foods and drinks🍷 make people want to relax. Address: 2583-21 Kirishimayama, Kirishimataguchi 4️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝘂 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗶 Located in Amami Oshima, it has an unbeatable sea view of the private beach. The unique open-air bath in the room is amazing and very suitable for couples to live in💏Address: Ashitoku800, Tatsugo Town 5️⃣ 𝗟𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 Each room has a view of Kirishima Plateau and Sakurajima, and there are private open-air baths and other facilities. The architectural style with a strong overseas feel is super attractive! 🏖️Address: Makizonocho Takachiho 3812-6 Look forward to you finding your unique experience in these selected hotels～ 🔖 #Kagoshima #KagoshimaHotel #KagoshimaTravel

Having traveled for many years, I often explore various places, and lingering in hotels is one of the joys of it. Let me share my top five hotel recommendations in Kagoshima over the past two years! 1️⃣𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 Super considerate service, you can see Sakurajima's sea view room right in front of you🌋You can enjoy a luxurious view from the room. A variety of restaurant options, the quality of the buffet breakfast is excellent🍽️The most important thing is that there is an open-air bath with a spectacular view of Sakurajima🙏Address: Shinshoin 41-1, Kagoshima 2️⃣ 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 & 𝗦𝗽𝗮 𝗬𝗮𝗸𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 Located in a detached villa in Yakushima, with beautiful sea views, a variety of drinks and food, the ultimate luxury experience! Address: Mugio 553, Yakushima-cho 3️⃣ 𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 Located on the Kirishima Plateau, the scenery is stunning, the open-air bath is stunning, and the various food and wine options 🍷 make you can’t help but relax. Address: 2583-21 Kirishimayama, Kirishimataguchi 4️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝘂 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗶 Located on Amami Oshima, it has a private beach with unparalleled ocean views. The unique open-air bath in the room is amazing and very suitable for couples. Address: Ashitoku 800, Ryugo Town 5️⃣ 𝗟𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 Each room has views of the Kirishima Plateau and Sakurajima, as well as private open-air baths and other facilities. The architectural style with a full overseas feel is super durable! 🏖️Address: Makizonocho Takachiho 3812-6 We look forward to finding your unique experience in these selected hotels~ 🔖 #KAGOshima #KAGOshima hotel #KAGOshima travel

Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima After hiking in Yakushima, there's no better place to relax than Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima ⛰️. Take a comfortable bath in the tub♨️, and the daybed is so cozy you won't want to get up😴! The butler service and food are top-notch! Where to go tomorrow? The butler will tell you everything👌! 📍Address: Mugio 553, Yakushima Miru Amami When on a road trip to Amami Oshima, choose Miru Amami for its ocean views!🏞️ It has its own beach🏖️, and the hotel shuttle driver enthusiastically recommends places to visit and ice cream🍦, making it an unforgettable experience. The sea view villas are the perfect pick-me-up! 📍Address: 800 Ashitoku, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima Choosing SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima in Kagoshima is a no-brainer! In a rush? They have a bus that goes directly to the city center, super convenient💥! Sakurajima volcano is right before your eyes, and the breakfast includes delicious Kagoshima black pork hot pot🍲! Enjoying the moon while soaking in an open-air bath at night is better than watching TV🌕! 📍Address: 41-1 Shinshoin-cho, Kagoshima City La Vista Kirishima Hills The view from the floor-to-ceiling windows at La Vista Kirishima Hills in the Kirishima Mountains is worth the room price💸! Each room has an open-air hot spring, and it feels great even when taking a cool shower! For dinner, you can enjoy Western cuisine, which is a real treat in the highlands at night! 📍Address: 3812-6 Makizonocho Takachiho Hoshino Resorts Kai Kirishima Finally, introducing 'Kai Kirishima' by Hoshino Resorts😉! A new vacation spot in the heart of the Kirishima Highlands, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Sakurajima. The open-air baths are set amidst the grasslands, allowing you to enjoy the hot springs while gazing out at Kinko Bay. Such room design is truly clever🤗! 📍Address: 2583-21 Kirishimayama, Kirishimataguchi