Amami Oshima sits between Kyushu and Okinawa, a subtropical island with UNESCO-listed forests. Mangrove kayaking, traditional mud-dyeing (dorozome), and empty beaches define the experience. The Amami black rabbit lives in these forests and nowhere else on Earth.
What Amami is known for
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Oshima Strait Marine Life
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The strait between the islands of Amami-Oshima and Kakeroma is about 20 kilometers long, running northwest to southeast and ranging from 2 to 6 kilometers in width.
Symbolic Plants of Amami-Oshima
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Several plants are considered to be “symbols” of the island.
The Reefs of Amami-Oshima
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The reefs around Amami-Oshima are a mix of fringing and barrier reefs, the majority being the former.
Amami Ōshima
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Subtropical island south of Kagoshima with Japan's second-largest mangrove forest, pristine beaches, and rare wildlife.
Kurio River Mangroves
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A group of small mangroves (Kandelia candel) can be found in the southern coastal area of Yakushima, along the Kurio River.
Miyakozaki Cape
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Miyakozaki Cape is an elevated promontory on the western coast of Amami Oshima.
Sakibaru Beach
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Amami beach at Japan's first discovered meteorite crater site, prized for swimming and snorkeling in clear waters.
Amami Gunto National Park
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The national park was established in 2017 and spans the Amami island group, part of the Ryukyu Islands.