Amami Oshima is the world's second-largest semi-tropical island, and recently inducted as a UNESCO world heritage site for its rich culture and beautiful natural environment of jungles, beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Excited? Here's how to get here!
By Plane
If you are coming from the USA, the airline Zip Air (https://www.zipair.net/en) is the lowest cost option, with frequent routes from California and Hawaii to Tokyo. Flights from Tokyo (either Narita or Haneda airports) to Amami are frequent and readily available.
If you are in Japan or plan to travel around the mainland prior to coming to Amami Oshima, there are many low-cost domestic flight options from major cities. See below for average flight times from major Japanese airports:
Tokyo: 2 ~ 2 ½ hours
Osaka: approx. 1 ½ ~ 2 hours
Kagoshima: 50 ~ 55 minutes
Okinawa: 40 ~ 45 minutes
If you are in Japan or plan to travel around the mainland prior to coming to Amami Oshima, there are many low-cost domestic flight options from major cities. See below for average flight times from major Japanese airports:
Tokyo: 2 ~ 2 ½ hours
Osaka: approx. 1 ½ ~ 2 hours
Kagoshima: 50 ~ 55 minutes
Okinawa: 40 ~ 45 minutes
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By Boat
If you will be in the southernmost region of Japan's mainland prior to your visit, Amami Oshima can also be reached by boat. Most ferries have sleeping accommodations and food available for long trips, and can be less expensive than flights. Estimated times are below:
Osaka: ~ 29 hrs.
Kagoshima: ~ 11 hours
Okinawa: ~ 13 hours
Osaka: ~ 29 hrs.
Kagoshima: ~ 11 hours
Okinawa: ~ 13 hours
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Sightseeings in Amami
There are so many things to do in Amami and Amami islands. Depending on what you are interested, for example, art, culture, nature, science, sports and/or any related activities?
Followings are the sites of major sightseeings in Amami. Enjoy!
- 19 Fun Things to Do in the Amami Islands - Places to Go, Local Food & Sightseeing Tips
livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-other/in-pref-kagoshima/article-a0004958/
- Things to Do in Amami Ōshimahttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g14769233-Activities-Amami_Oshima_Kagoshima_Prefecture_Kyushu.html
- Amami-Oshima Island奄美大島
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/613/
- KAGOSHIMAAmami IslandsPure white sand beaches surrounded by thriving coral reefs, and primeval forests that retain their ancient appearance
There are so many things to do in Amami and Amami islands. Depending on what you are interested, for example, art, culture, nature, science, sports and/or any related activities?
Followings are the sites of major sightseeings in Amami. Enjoy!
- 19 Fun Things to Do in the Amami Islands - Places to Go, Local Food & Sightseeing Tips
livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-other/in-pref-kagoshima/article-a0004958/
- Things to Do in Amami Ōshimahttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g14769233-Activities-Amami_Oshima_Kagoshima_Prefecture_Kyushu.html
- Amami-Oshima Island奄美大島
https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/613/
- KAGOSHIMAAmami IslandsPure white sand beaches surrounded by thriving coral reefs, and primeval forests that retain their ancient appearance