Amami Oshima: all 6 tours and excursions for your cruise

Amami Oshima is an unspoiled natural paradise situated in the Amami islands and surrounded by transparent waters, brightly colored coral reefs and tropical fish. On land, 95% of the island is covered in forest and mangrove and offers fantastic and rare birdwatching and wildlife sightings. The day begins in Oshimatsumugi Kimono village, where you can see local industry and watch the process of making tsumugi and kasuri silk-cotton fabrics. Stroll the craft complex in a beautiful...

Take a tour and canoe trip at the incredible Amami Oshima Island, a treasure chest of valuable pants and animals that has been compared to the Galapagos Islands for its unique and lush biodiversity. On the island, flowers bloom in profusion throughout the year in the deep and dark old-growth forest, and other one-of-a-kind plants and animals call this special place home. Flora and fauna on Amami Oshima Island include a primeval mangrove forest, which is Japan's second largest in terms of area,...

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Oshima Tsumugi Village. It is a natural garden surrounded by subtropical vegetation where you can learn the processes how Oshima tsumugi is produced from white silk thread. Amami Ooshima tsumugi is the high-class silk pongee which symbolizes Amamian history, pride and folklore culture from ancient times. It is made by a unique dyeing method using mud. The facility offers a factory tour to illustrate the manufacturing process of Oshima...

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 60-minute drive to Cape Ayamaru. Enjoy some unspoiled scenery as you stop for photos at Cape Ayamaru - a visual exploration of some of the island's fascinating terrain. The geological formations around Amami Oshima can be clearly seen from this location. On a clear day, the views are quite dramatic.Then a short 15 minute drive will take you to Amami Park. At Amami Park, discover a cultural center that welcomes many visitors to the island. An information...

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Mangrove Park. Amami Oshima has the second largest mangrove forest in Japan after that on Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture. The mangroves are concentrated near the central east coast of the island and you can explore them by canoeing on guided tour with rental boats. While best experienced in high tide when more of the smaller offshoots of the river are accessible, canoeing here is a worthwhile experience in low tide, too. After...

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 45-minute drive will take to Amami Nature Forest Observation. This forest park has a great view from the observatory and selected as an Amami Island National Park. With your local nature guide, you may have change to find rare birds, plants and insects. From the highest observatory, you can experience a panorama view including the emerald blue, Tatsugo Bay,Mt.Yuwan and Kikaijima.After the walk, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 60-minute...