Explore Amamigunto National Park | National Parks of Japan
WEBAmamigunto draws hikers, divers, kayakers, surfers and nature lovers with stunning white beaches, coral reefs subtropical forests, primeval mangrove swamps, and unusual species of animals and birds.
Amami Oshima and Tokunoshima Islands—Important Sanctuaries for Rare ...
WEBAmami Oshima’s terrain includes more than just forest and ocean. A vast, untouched mangrove forest spanning around 0.7 square kilometers (7.5 sq. ft.) dominates the landscape in the town of Sumiyo in the southeastern part of the island.
Amami Oshima: Japan’s UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Centered around Oshima (“Big Island”), this subtropical archipelago is often referred to as a living fossil, with its unique biodiversity earning it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Here’s ...
Amami Islands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Amami Islands (奄美群島, Amami-guntō)[ 1 ] is an archipelago in the Satsunan Islands, which is part of the Ryukyu Islands, and is southwest of Kyushu. Administratively, the group belongs to Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Island Hopping Across the Captivating Amami Archipelago
WEBJapan’s Amami Archipelago often gets overlooked as travelers fly over on their way to and from Okinawa. Yet for those in the know, the Amami islands are a beautiful marine paradise of sparkling seas, lush vegetation and rich, unique culture not found anywhere else in …
Amami Oshima - The Most Underrated Island In Japan! - Sugoii …
WEBJan 7, 2024 · Amami Oshima is just so much more than meets the eye. It’s also exactly what you would imagine it to be: a slow-paced sub-tropical island with perfect beaches, wonderful food, and relaxed lifestyle.
Amamigunto National Park_Guide of Highlights [MOE] - 環境省
WEBHere you can walk nature paths through the subtropical, evergreen, broad-leaved forest stopping at wooded viewing platforms along the way, and observe wild birds such the Amami jay (Garrulus lidthi) and the Ryukyu robin (Erithacus komadori).
Enjoying the Flora and Fauna of Amami Ōshima (Photos)
WEBJan 9, 2019 · Amami Ōshima is a treasure trove of unspoiled natural wonders, including extensive primeval forests with abundant mangroves and ferns, making for a natural environment teeming with rare insects...
Amami Oshima | Kyushu Tourism Organization - Visit Kyushu
WEBAmami Oshima, with a circumference of about 461 km, is an island located around 389 km south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. With the second largest mangrove forest in Japan, the island is home to a wide variety of species, including rare species and natural treasures such as the Amami rabbit and Amami jay (also known as Lidth's jay.)
Amamigunto National Park_Characteristics [MOE] - 環境省
WEBJan 15, 2015 · The woodlands of the Amami Islands are largely made up of subtropical evergreen, broad-leaved forests, with most dominant species being the evergreen beeches, including Castanopsis sieboldii, Quercus glauca var. amamiana, and Quercus miyagii. The Amami Islands have a rich diversity of plant species comprised of …
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