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

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

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

#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

📍Chicken rice Hisakura 📍Shima tofu shop 📍Muchakana 📍Local beer 📍KAZUBO burger 📍La Fonte

I found a cute shop that just opened in Amami! 🥰💘 It's about a 10-minute drive from Amami Airport🚗 It's located between Ose Beach and Tsuchimori Beach, and I just happened to find it while passing by✨ Amazingly‼️It's only been open for a month😆‼️ ️ This newly opened cafe has a full menu of drinks☕️🍹 The "Gela Ice" has a texture between gelato and shaved ice, and is a new texture I've never tried before🫨 The sweetness of the brown sugar was just right and it was delicious🥰🎶 There were various flavors of cream soda🍹 I had the classic melon soda, which was very delicious💕 I also had pizza, and the dough was chewy and delicious😘 It's just opened, so it's a hidden gem of a stylish cafe☕️💕 Please go and check it out😉⭐️ 📍 2598-1 Ujuku, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima-ken 894-0501 #DomesticTravelLogLine #DomesticTravel #AmamiOshima #Kagoshima #Cafe #RecommendedCafe

Sunrise at the top of Kasarizaki Lighthouse on Amami Ooshima

This is an izakaya where you can eat island cuisine with a 3,500 yen omakase course. I ordered island fish sashimi with vinegared miso, which was delicious. All the dishes were a perfect match for brown sugar shochu. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Shop: Kitahachi Address: 18-30 Irifunecho, Naze, Amami, Kagoshima Access: 10 minutes on foot from the city center, Naze Opening hours: 18:00-22:00 Closed: Irregularly Parking: None ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kagoshima #Kagoshima Tourism #Amami Oshima #Amami Tourism #Kyushu Tourism #Izakaya #Travel with Me

#Travelwithme A restaurant on Amami Oshima where you can eat island tofu Shima Tofuya Takano This is a long-established tofu restaurant on the island that you can only taste here It's a very popular restaurant with locals and tourists It has tatami rooms so it's easy for families to go to What's more, the menu is very extensive. It was very filling and very delicious! It's very filling, so you might want to go here on an empty stomach (lol) to enjoy the taste of the island! Healthy and filling! Reasonably priced If you're going to Amami Oshima, this is a restaurant you should definitely visit.

Ryukyu Villa, where I did some photo shoot work the other day! It was an open villa where you could experience the majestic nature and art of Amami 🤤 A tropical sauna while looking at the beautiful palm trees and the deep blue sea was a sudden relaxation 👍 Ryukyu Villa A luxurious art villa where you can rent out the entire vast site of about 1,800 m2 surrounded by sea and mountains. The view of the sea seen through the beautiful palm trees is impressive, and the rooms integrated with the garden have a sense of openness. Because it is fully glassed, you can feel the magnificent nature of Amami Oshima from inside the room. ■The garden and indoors have a permanent exhibition of works by artists with ties to Amami Oshima. [Artists] ・Painter (Sliding door painting) ・Landscaper (Garden/Herb garden) ・Brass artist (Candle holder) ・Miyadaiku (Observation deck) ・Fragrance artist (Diffuser) ・Photographer ・Stained glass artist And more. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ "An extraordinary journey with art" Ryukyu Villa📍Amami Oshima On a vast site of about 2,800㎡ Works by artists with ties to Amami Oshima are exhibited. Enjoy an unrealistic art space🌿 You can also enjoy various activities such as sauna, BBQ, bonfire, and herb garden🌱#songkran2024 #mytravelhacks #cherryblossom2024 #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #Sui Sheng Tsim Sha Tsui Hotel #trip #goodfoods #foodphotography

🏖️ The time we spent on the beach of Amami Oshima felt like we had wandered into another world. When we stepped onto the beach early in the morning, the first thing that caught our eye was the emerald green ocean, sparkling with the sunlight. The gentle sound of the waves was pleasant to the ears, and the softness of the white sand on our bare feet made us forget the hustle and bustle of the city. We worked up a sweat while laughing with our friends in beach volleyball, and enjoyed a little adventure in the sea while snorkeling. The schools of fish swimming among the colorful coral reefs were like living jewels. Sometimes, curious fish would approach us and gently peck at our fingertips. In the afternoon, we spent a blissful time gazing at the ocean while enjoying fruit on the beach. At dusk, the sky and sea were dyed orange, and we were left speechless by the beauty. As the stars began to appear, silence descended on the beach, and only the sound of the waves announced the arrival of night. The beaches of Amami Oshima are not just beautiful, but also places where visitors can create special memories. Spending time in nature refreshes the mind and gives new energy to everyday life. #AmamiOshima #BeachLife #SummerAdventure 🌴🌞✨ #TravelWithMe

There is a place like Uchiura Bay in Amami Oshima, where you can see the bottom of the sea and it was a wonderful sight. I recommend it.

It was warm in November on Amami Oshima, but not so warm that I sweated, and it was very comfortable◎ I really, really recommend "Denpaku" where I stayed this time!! The amenities were Aesop, the sea was right in front of me, it was just the best!! The hotel didn't have a course menu, but an ala carte style where you order by yourself! I was impressed by how stylish and delicious it was. I definitely want to visit again!! Everything else I ate was delicious, so I want to go again♪ It's about an hour and a half by plane from Osaka, so I really, really recommend it⭐︎

Kagoshima, Amami Oshima🏖️ The ocean is more beautiful than you can imagine, and the tranquil Amami Oshima💫 There are also surfing spots, so there are many surfers🏄‍♀️🏄 Heart Rock is famous, but the hill where you can see two oceans at once after climbing the mountain is a hidden gem that only those in the know know🙈 4th and 5th photos La Fonte's gelato is fresh and delicious😋 1st photo 📍 La Fonte 1st photo 📍 Heart Rock 2nd and 3rd photos 📍 Hill where you can see two oceans 4th and 5th photos 📍 Tehiro Beach 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th and 13th photos 📍 Pension Green Hill 10th and 11th photos #summer trip #great view #couple trip #gourmet trip #Kagoshima #Amami Oshima #Heart Rock #Chicken rice #Seaside scenery #Sea

Address: 1325-3 Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Atmosphere/Facilities: A small house-like shop. A gelato shop that uses carefully selected homemade ingredients! Recommended points: Gentle flavors, and you can enjoy seasonal flavors! Average price: 500-600 yen Budget per person: 1000 yen Rating: Best #gelato #kagoshima #amamioshima