Amami Oshima (Kagoshima)

What is Kagoshima (Amami Oshima Island)?

Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture is a beautiful island located between the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, with a rich natural environment.

Amami Oshima Island, with its subtropical climate and pristine nature, is also known as the "Galapagos of the East" and is home to many rare plants and animals.

Amami Oshima Island is known not only as a tourist spot but also as a popular spot for whale watching, with many humpback whales visiting the island from winter to spring.

It is a powerful experience to observe their graceful swimming and jumping up close!

Whale watching in Kagoshima (Amami Oshima Island)

Whale watching season on Amami Oshima is from January to March.

During this season, humpback whales are breeding in the warm waters of Amami, and many can be observed.

Their breaching (jumping to the surface of the sea), blowing, and other powerful behaviors can only be seen up close on Amami Oshima.

For whale watching tours on Amami Oshima Island,Accompanied by experienced guidesThey will explain in detail about the ecology of whales and points of observation.

Whale Watching
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Naha Morning】This tour is fully booked! Half-day Whale Watching Tour by Exclusive Large Cruiser Guided by a veteran captain, the discovery rate will exceed 97% in 2024☆ (No.305)開始時間8:30-12:00 所要時間Approx. 3 hours6,000 yen

Naha Afternoon】This tour is fully booked! A half-day whale watching tour on a dedicated large cruiser! The discovery rate of whale watching by veteran captains will exceed 97% in 2024☆(No.358)開始時間1:00-4:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours6,000 yen

Sightseeing spots around Kagoshima (Amami Oshima)

virgin mangrove forest

The virgin mangrove forest on the west side of Amami Oshima is one of the largest in Japan and is a popular spot where visitors can experience nature firsthand through canoe tours. You can observe the unique subtropical ecosystem up close.

Mangrove Held!
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Cape Ayamaru Observatory

Cape Ayamaru Observatory, located in the northern part of Amami-Oshima Island, offers a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. From the observatory standing on the precipitous cliff, you can enjoy the beautiful coastline of Amami-Oshima.

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