Amami Islands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Amami Islands are limestone islands of coralline origin and have a total area of approximately 1,240.28 square kilometres (478.87 sq mi), of which 308.3 square kilometres (119.0 sq mi) constitute the city (-shi) of Amami, and 931.9 square kilometres (359.8 sq mi) constitute the district (-gun) of Oshima. The highest elevation is Yuwandake ...
Amami Oshima Travel Guide - What to do on Amami Oshima Island
WEBSubtropical island between Kagoshima and Okinawa. Amami Oshima (奄美大島, Amami Ōshima) is the largest island in the Satsunan island chain that runs between Kyushu and Okinawa and belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture. The island's climate, beaches, fauna and flora (including mangrove forests and large ferns) make the island characteristically ...
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WEBKagoshima. Amami Islands. Pure white sand beaches surrounded by thriving coral reefs, and primeval forests that retain their ancient appearance. The Amami Archipelago is a chain of islands off southwestern Kyushu. The islands belong to Kagoshima Prefecture and are part of the greater Ryukyu Islands chain that includes Okinawa.
Amami Ōshima - Wikipedia
WEBAmami Ōshima is the seventh-largest island in the Japanese archipelago after the four main islands, Okinawa Island and Sado Island (excluding the disputed Kuril Islands). It is located approximately 380 kilometres (210 nmi) south of the southern tip of Kyūshū and 250 kilometres (130 nmi) north of Okinawa.
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WEBFrom beach to ancient forest. About 65 percent of Amami-Oshima is forested, and Japan's second-largest mangrove forest spreads along the central coast. Rent a kayak and head out at high tide to explore or join a tour to learn about the island's unique ecology.
Amami Islands – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe Amami Islands (奄美諸島 Amami-shotō) are a small archipelago south of Kyushu, Japan.
Amami Oshima: Japan’s UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Amami Oshima is one of eight islands in the Amami archipelago – just some of the numerous islands that spot the 1,200-kilometer stretch of sea between mainland Japan and Taiwan. Life here is...
Island Hopping Across the Captivating Amami Archipelago
WEBJapan’s Amami Archipelago often gets overlooked as travelers fly over on their way to and from Okinawa. Yet for those in the know, the Amami islands are a beautiful marine paradise of sparkling seas, lush vegetation and rich, unique culture not found anywhere else in …
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WEBWith pristine beaches, azure seas and untouched nature, the island offers a wealth of physical activities including kayaking through a mangrove forest, wildlife-spotting on a night safari and snorkeling to see tropical fish. This World Natural Heritage Site has a lot to offer.
The Amami Islands of Kagoshima - Japan Wonder Travel Blog
WEBAug 2, 2021 · The Amami Island group is very popular for its pristine beaches and jungle, with about 95% of Amami Oshima forested. The 13 islands offer a beautiful and unique flora and fauna including Japan’s second-largest mangrove forest.