About
Lush, jungle-like island with mangrove forests and untouched beaches, less crowded than Okinawa
Why go
- Lush, jungle-like island with mangrove forests and untouched beaches
- Nature dense island with forests, wild nature, and beautiful beaches
- Beautiful island destination... featuring stunning beaches, clear turquoise waters, coral reefs with marine life, lush green mountains, rivers, and waterfalls
Must try
- Swimming with sea turtles
- Canoeing through mangroves
- Tasting local chicken rice
- Night safaris
- Hiking
Pro tips
- A car is essential to explore properly
- Direct flights mainly from Tokyo, Osaka, or Naha
- Fly from Tokyo to Amami Oshima in just two hours
- Take an eight-hour ferry to get here
- Skymark flies from haneda, nagoya, and kobe
Good to know
- Less crowded than okinawa
- Largely ignored by western tourists
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Rating
4.5 / 5