Tourist resources of Amami Oshima

Amami Oshima is located in the southern sea of ??Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the center of the 8 Amami Islands. The island is the third island in Japan after Okinawa main island and Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. Three major islands. The waters surrounding the Amami Islands Quasinational Park are designated as a national park. The water is clear and transparent, and you can see brightly colored coral reefs and tropical fish. It is famous as an excellent diving spot. Especially the northern area where Amami Airport is located is full of white sand beaches and beautiful coral reefs, making it a popular leisure destination for diving enthusiasts.

About 95% of Amami Island is forest, with up to 700,000 square meters of virgin mangroves. Rare animals such as sweet hares and magpies live here as special natural monuments, showing the richness and infinite charm of the natural world. Many people come to the island specifically to watch birds.

The Amami Islands have a specialty product called Oshima silk, which is produced by about 400 factories. These manufacturers are located in the surrounding area centered on Naze City, the only city in the Amami Islands.