Kyushu and Okinawa

Amamigunto National Park

PIXTA

Amamigunto National Park is located in the southernmost part of Kagoshima Prefecture and was designated as the 34th national park on March 7, 2009. The islands of the Amami Archipelago retain a rich and diverse natural environment, an ecosystem consisting of unique and rare plants and animals, and cultural landscapes born from the relationship between people and nature. In Amamigunto National Park, visitors can enjoy the unique and fascinating nature of each island and experience the history of people's lives and lifestyles. (Source: Ministry of the Environment website https://www.env.go.jp/nature/nationalparks/list/)

Activity

Cape Miyakozaki and Kuninao Village Walk In Amami Oshima

Highlights

・Explore coastal areas and trails surrounded by Fukugi trees. ・Walk through meadows thick with Ryukyu bamboo. ・Enjoy beautiful views of the sea and land.

Detail

Between the mountains and the sea lies the village of Kuninao, where people live. Since ancient times, the local people have lived in harmony with nature. We will explore the preserved village landscape and its surrounding nature on a walking tour.

Summary

Location Amami-Oshima

Operating Hours In the morning or In the afternoon

Required time 4hours

Transportation Pick-up at your desired location in Amami City

Meal No

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Oshima Tsumugi and Mud Dyeing Experience in Amami Oshima

Highlights

・You can experience mud-dyeing and create your own works of art. ・You can learn directly from the craftsmen. ・You can observe the delicate manufacturing process of Oshima tsumugi up close.

Detail

Oshima tsumugi is a traditional silk fabric of Amami-Oshima Island and one of Japan's important cultural heritage. It is woven using a unique technique and is characterized by beautiful patterns and durability. Its special manufacturing process includes mud dyeing and weft twisting, and is filled with traditions dating back more than 1,300 years. Oshima tsumugi is highly regarded as a luxury kimono and widely loved as a part of Japanese culture. In this tour, you can observe the manufacturing process of Oshima tsumugi and experience mud-dyeing.

Summary

Location Amami-Oshima

Operating Hours In the morning or In the afternoon

Required time 4hours

Transportation Pick-up at your desired location in Amami City

Meal No

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Nature Experience and Mud Dyeing 1 Day Tour in Amami-Oshima

Highlights

・We will explore the nature related to Oshima Tsumugi and mud dyeing. ・Through the tour, visitors can experience the interrelationship between Oshima silk and nature. ・You can take home a unique dyed item that you created yourself.

Detail

Oshima tsumugi is a traditional silk fabric of Amami-Oshima Island and one of Japan's important cultural heritage. It is woven using a unique technique and characterized by beautiful patterns and durability. Its special manufacturing process includes mud dyeing and weft twisting, and is filled with traditions dating back more than 1,300 years. Oshima tsumugi is highly regarded as a luxury kimono and widely loved as a part of Japanese culture. This tour will take you to a forested area in the northern part of Amami-Oshima to understand the connection between mud dyeing and nature, and to experience a workshop where you will get a first-hand look at the craftsmen's techniques.

Summary

Location Amami-Oshima

Operating Hours all day

Required time 7hours

Transportation Pick-up at your desired location in Amami City

Meal No

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【Private】Tokunoshima Night Tour - Explore the Forests of Tokunoshima

Highlights

Our fully private small group tour, which also welcomes single participants, offers an opportunity to learn about Tokunoshima through a certified nature guide and provides a chance to reflect on the natural environment and people's lives.

Detail

The Tokunoshima Night Tour is a part of the World Natural Heritage! In the forests of Tokunoshima, you can encounter rare wildlife such as the Amami rabbit and long-tailed rat.Let's experience the charm of Tokunoshima in the forest at night!

Summary

Location Tokunoshima , Amami-Gunto

Operating Hours 2.5-3.5 hours

Required time In the afternoon

Transportation None

Meal None

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Mangrove Canoe & Secluded Waterfall Hiking Private Tour

Highlights

・A tour to fully enjoy the charm of the forests and mountains of Amami. ・Even those traveling alone can easily participate. ・We are happy to provide a free pick-up and drop-off service. ・Completely private tour from one person

Detail

You can fully enjoy the rich nature of Amami Oshima, including waterfalls, forests, and rivers. A guide with the qualification of a regional interpreter guide for the Amami Islands will guide you.

Summary

Location Amami-Oshima

Operating Hours all day

Required time 7 hours

Transportation Pick-up at your desired location in Amami City

Meal No

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[Completely Private] Kinsakubaru Forest Hike & Mangrove Canoe Experience

Highlights

・A mangrove canoe experience full of the charm of nature, where the scenery changes as you progress. ・You can enjoy a healing stroll in the Kinsakubaru primeval forest. ・There is no age limit, and even small children can participate. ・We also offer English interpretation guides! ・We are pleased to offer free pick-up and drop-off service!

Detail

Why not be healed by the nature of Amami with a stroll in the Kinsakubaru primeval forest and a mangrove canoe experience? We offer free pick-up and drop-off to Amami Airport and your desired location.