20111011 Journeys in Japan - Amami Oshima

![Image](http://i.imgur.com/RZCwr.jpg) Quote: "Subtropical island gem, Amami Oshima" Oct. 11, Tue. journeys image journeys image journeys image - Amami Oshima is surrounded by coral reefs. - Into the mangroves by canoe. - Primeval forest . The subtropical island of Amami Oshima lies 1,300 kilometers south of Tokyo. It's a world of sparkling coral reefs, rich virgin forest and amazing natural landscapes. Our reporter, Matthew Masaru Barron, explores Amami Oshima and discovers its wonderful unspoiled nature, samples the tasty local specialties and experiences the island's distinctive traditional culture. Kinsakubaru forest tour About 80 percent of the island is covered with subtropical woodland. The primeval forest of Kinsakubaru lies at around 300 meters above sea level. Visiting it is like stepping back in time into a Jurassic Park. Season: Year-round. Cost: 3200 yen (3 hours) URL: http://www.amami.com/ (Japanese only) Mangrove tour Amami Oshima is one of the few places in Japan where visitors can actually get to see Mangrove trees close up from canoes. Season: Year-round. Cost: 5500 yen (3 hours) URL: http://www.amami.com/ (Japanese only) Powered paragliding This is one of the hottest activities in Amami Oshima. From the sky, visitors can look down on the beautiful coral reefs and ocean wildlife. Season: Year-round. Cost: 8800 yen (20 mins.) URL: http://www.amamishop.com/f.l.amami/ (Japanese only ) Island flavors There are many restaurants serving local specialties. This is one of the restaurants where visitors enjoy the local food and black sugar shochu which made from sugarcane. Narabiya: 3-1 Kaneku-cho, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima Cost: Set meals of Amami specialties from 3000 yen Amami sweets Amami Oshima is known as sugarcane industry in Japan. There are lots of sweets which makes from sugarcane are good for souvenirs. Kyora-umi Kobo: 1254-1 Yoan, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima URL: http://www.kyora-umi.com/ (Japanese only) Amami Kaiyo Museum Amami Oshima is famous for its sea turtles. Every year they swim to the shore to lay their eggs. At the Amami Kaiyo Museum, visitors can examine the turtle close-up. Amami Kaiyo Museum: 701-1 Ohama, Koshuku-aza, Naze, Amami-shi, Kagoshima URL: http://www.synapse.ne.jp/kaiyo/ (Japanese only) Traveler: Matthew Masaru Barron Access Map Access:By air from Tokyo, direct flights take 2.5 hours. Some flights also go via Kagoshima. 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