A nature experience by canoeing through the mangrove forests of Amami Oshima. Please check the facility official website for trial slots and full availability.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Amami City Sumiyocho Ishihara 478
Last admission17:30 (Entry)
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ClosedJanuary 1st. Canoeing may not be available due to reservations or full seats.
Public transport95 regular cars, 4 buses, 3 spaces for the disabled.
ParkingParking Lot 1: 95 spaces for regular cars, 4 spaces for buses, 3 spaces for the disabled
A prefectural facility that includes Amami no Sato, an exhibition facility for Amami's nature, history, and culture, and the Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum of Art.
PriceCombined admission: adults ¥630; high-school and university students ¥420; elementary and junior-high students ¥310; preschool children free. Separate admission rates are also available for Amami no Sato and the art museum.
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Amami City Kasaricho Setta 1834
Last admission30 minutes before closing (admission)
Before you goCloses at 19:00 in July and August; last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Special exhibitions may require an additional fee.
Closed《Closed》 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month (the next day if it is a holiday)
AddressKagoshima Prefecture Amami City Sumiyocho Ishihara 467-1
Last admissionfinal admission)
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ClosedClosed: Thursdays on weekdays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Public transportBus (transfer at Shima Bus Honmae) Approximately 110-160 minutes Get off at Mangrove Park bound for Setouchi Umi-no-eki Amami Oshima World Heritage Center From Naze Port Naze Port (Shiohama Iriguchi bus stop) Rental…
By carFrom Amami Airport: Approximately 45 minutes From Naze Shinko Port: Approximately 5 minutes. (*Note) There are some areas around the Naze General Branch where turning right or going straight is prohibited, and there are one-way streets, so please be careful when visiting. . Naze General Branch…
ParkingParking lot (Roadside Station Amami Oshima Jyuyo Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park) General cars 179 spaces Large buses 10 spaces Parking spaces for people with disabilities 7 spaces
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Things to Do in Amami, Kagoshima Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Start with the island and area where you are staying, then choose one main experience for the day. Different parts of Amami need different transport plans. Check the operator's arrangements for organised activities and leave room for weather-related changes, particularly when your plan includes time on or near the sea.
Plan your day in Amami
Choose one main stop and one nearby alternative. A film, exhibition or booked activity gives your day a fixed time; leave room around it for travel and a meal. Before adding another destination, check its actual position on the map rather than relying only on the regional name.
Today, tomorrow and local time
Use Now, Today or Tomorrow above to compare the current listings. Dates and times follow Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Today means the date in Japan, which may differ from the date where you are searching.
Check the individual card for its date, venue, start time and official source. A time marked as unconfirmed is not an all-day opening promise. Conditions, tickets and cancellations can change; confirm the original information before setting out.
Travel, weather and alternatives
Check the route to the actual venue, including the last part on foot and your return connection. For outdoor activities, compare the forecast with local access notices. For boats or organised experiences, confirm the operator's departure point and arrangements rather than relying on the weather panel alone.
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