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Top 25 things to do in Amami-Oshima - Japan's hidden beach paradise

Partners Information: Amami Oshima is a larger-scale outer island that belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. Located almost right in the middle of Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures, Amami Oshima has plenty to offer in terms of culture and sightseeing, equipped with an eclectic mix of elements from mainland Japan and Okinawa.

Amami Oshima, is home to stunning scenery and natural beauty that can hardly be found in other parts of the country. Here you can find crystal-clear water, coral reefs, lush nature, and species native to the island. For those looking for an adventure and to explore an unknown, underrated part of Japan, look no further than Amami Oshima!

Tsunagu Japan introduces 25 of the best things to do in Amami Oshima including what to see, eat, and do.

What to See in Amami Oshima

  • Kurasaki Beach
  • Kuroshio no Mori Mangrove Park
  • Materiya-no-Taki Waterfall
  • Heart Rock
  • Honohoshi Coast
  • Gamou Shrine
  • Mt. Yui Observatory
  • Tanaka Isson Memorial Art Museum
  • Amami Seaside Museum
  • Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest
  • Kaganbana Tunnel

What to Eat in Amami Oshima

  • Keihan (Chicken Rice)
  • Torisashi
  • Peanut Tempura
  • Abura Somen
  • Yun Misu (Fish with Miso)
  • Waa Misu (Pork with Miso)
  • Pickled Papaya
  • Kokuto-shochu (Brown Sugar Liquor)
  • Kasha Mochi

What to Do in Amami Oshima

  • Hunt the Milky Way
  • See How Traditional Amami Oshima Cloth is Made
  • Paddle Boarding
  • Snorkeling
  • Paragliding

 

Tsunagu Japan article

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/top-25-things-to-do-in-amami-oshima/

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