Kyushu Okinawa
Amami
A haven of sea and sand
To the more Northern side of stunning AmamiOshima is Amami town where we can dock at the town dock. The island is of volcanic origin, with Mount Yuwanda at 605 meters (1,985ft) above sea level at its highest peak, while the coasts are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. Archeology indicates that people first settled here over 16,000 years ago. Most of the Island is National Park and Amami has beautiful deep fjord like inlets which are fantastic for anchoring and using as a base to explore by tender or Kayak. The Island is famous for is distillation of Shochu, which is drunk all over Japan. The stunning hills and forests offer a wealth of natural history experiences ashore, while in town local life continues with fabulous local restaurants, food, and islands crafts.
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Amami town viewed from Mt.Ogami Naze -main urban district of Amami City
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Oshima Strait & Kakeroma island viewed from Kochiyama observatory
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Amami Mangrove Forest Japan's second-largest mangrove forest spreads along the central coast.
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Heart Rock a heart-shaped tidal pool on the eastern coast of Akaogi community in Tatsugo
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Coral reefs of Aon
Cruising Maps
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Amami
A haven of sea and sand
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Beppu
A group of eight hot spring towns
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Fukuoka & Omuta
Friendly people, fantastic ramen, Japan’s biggest festival
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Goto Retto
Marine playground and former haven of secret Christianity
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Iki
The island of gods, a connecting bridge since ancient times
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Iriomote
The Galapagos of the East
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Ishigaki
Japan’s southernmost city, a tropical paradise
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Kagoshima/Ibusuki
Naples of the East ~ home to the great volcanoes
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Karatsu
castles, caves, ceramic art and a day at the beach
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Koshiki Retto
Wild natural islands with rugged cliffs and untouched bays
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Miyako
A peaceful island in the sun for watersports, cycling and golf
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Nagasaki
A vibrant port city full of color and international flair
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Okinawa
Distinct island culture born of the age of Rukyu Kingdom
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Setouchi
Unspoiled nature and Unique Culture
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Taketomi
A time capsule of traditional Ryukyu culture and architecture
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Yakushima
The country's first UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the best natural wonders
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Yonaguni
The last place in Japan to see the setting sun
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Zamami
Unspolied paradise in an emerald blue sea