Adventure Tour in Amami Oshima

Embark on a 7 night, 8 day adventure starting in Kagoshima, exploring both the northern and southern parts of Amami Oshima Experience Satsuma culture and hot springs on the mainland of Kagoshima, before immersing yourself in Amami Oshima’s culture and unique traditional industries, including Oshima Tsumugi , one of the world's three major textiles, and Brown Sugar Shochu Liquor both exclusive to Amami Oshima.
Connect with the locals through traditional Shimauta songs and Hachigatsu Odori dancing.
Look forward to outdoor activities such as cycling, kayaking, and trekking in Amami Island’s truly unique natural setting. Some areas are also part of the Amami World Heritage Trail.
Experience the rare ecosystems and inhabitants that thrive in their own forests and seas, and gain a new perspective on the world.

DAY 1

The first stop on your trip is Senganen in Kagoshima city.
This stately home and traditional garden belonged to the powerful Shimadzu clan,offering a breathtaking view of the active volcano Sakurajima.
Explore the expansive house and gardens to get a true feel of how a feudal lord lived.
Afterwards, visit Kirishima Shrine ,designated as a national treasure and important cultural property, to experience the sacred atmosphere that surrounds this revered site.
Accom: Sakurasakura Onsen (Kirishima )
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2

Transfer to Amami Oshima by plane.
Meet your tour guide and hop on an ebike for a scenic 5.6 km ride from　Amami Airport to Cape Ayamaru exploring the forest and coast of the Kasari area.
Enjoy lunch at a popular local bakery while taking in the scenery.
Accom: Amami Resort Bashayamamura All Meals Included

Ayamaru Misaki Cape Park

DAY 3

Enjoy kayaking in the mangroves,where you’ll gain insights into water flowfrom the mountains and the ecological cycle within the mangroves.
Following dinner at the inn, take acaptivating night tour.
Cruise slowly along forest roads , keeping an eye out for rare plants and elusive nocturnal creatures like the Amami rabbit.
Accom:Kaiunnosato Yakeuchinoyado
AllMeals Included

Amami Mangrove Forest

DAY 4

Kakeromajima Island

Let's walk through the dense rainforest at the base of Mt. Yuwandake , the highest peak on Amami Oshima.
The impressive cluster of large epiphytic ferns called Shima otaniwatari are a spectacular sight.
Let nature reset your mind Afterwards, we head towards Kakeromajima Island by marine taxi.
Enjoy your own time in this secluded area with a small population and untouched nature of Amami.
Accom:Marine Blue Kakeroma
All Meals Included

DAY 5

There is a beautiful beach called Surihama right in front of your hotel.
Enjoy a full day of your favorite activities such as sea kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, and diving.
After lunch, explore Saneku Beach with its panoramic views and vibrant coral reefs.
The water displays beautiful Saneku blue shades, creating a perfect setting for a leisurely stroll along the shore,flanked by coral rock walls.
Accom:Marine Blue Kakeroma
All Meals Included

DAY 6

Shimauta(traditional island music) live

Explore the traditional industry at Nishida Sugar, where they craft pure brown sugar using high sugar sugar cane harvested from Kakeromajima Island.
Upon returning to the main island of Amami Oshima , visit Nishihira Distillery, producer of Brown Sugar Shochu.
Only distilleries in the Amami Islands of Japan are authorized to produce this liquor. After a factory tour, enjoy Shimauta (traditional island music) live with a drink in hand.
Accom:Auberge Tebiro 1732
All Meals Included

DAY 7

Oshima Tsumugimura

A day to learn about and experience Amami Oshima Tsumugi.
Oshima Tsumugimura is a natural garden surrounded by subtropical vegetation where you can learn the processes of how Oshima Tsumugi is produced from white silk thread.
After understanding the intricateprocesses, experience Mud Dyeing at higosenshoku.
On your final night, enjoy the island'straditional celebratory dance called Hachigatsu Odori with the locals.
Accom:Auberge Tebiro 1732
All Meals Included

Oshima Tsumugi-mura

DAY 8

After breakfast, we will drive to Amami airport by a private car and disband.
Meals Included: Breakfast

◆INCLUSIONS

Accommodations as per above | English speaking Guide | Private vehicle with driver as per itinerary above | Meals (7x breakfast, 7x lunch, 7x dinner) | All activities participation fees are as mentioned above

◆EXCLUSIONS

Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flights and train in Japan |Travel & medical Insurance | Additional Snacks | Personal expenses　Souvenirs and alcoholic beverages, etc.)

◆CONTACT

Feel free to contact us if you have any queries.
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.

📧Reservations and inquiries for this tour
TOBU TOP TOURS CO.,LTD.
Kagoshima branch
#4 Nangoku Annex Bldg.
26-1 Chuo-cho
Kagoshima-shi , Kagoshima 890-0053 Japan
TEL:+81 50 9001 9776
FAX:+81 99 257 0115
E-mail : at_amami@tobutoptours.co.jp