Ota Hego Forest

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Situated in Setouchi Town on Amami Oshima, the "Ota Tree-Fern Cluster (Ota Hego Jisei Gunraku)" is one of Japan's largest native habitats of "Hikagehego" (giant flying spider-monkey tree ferns), sprawling inside a deep mountain valley that formed the core of the World Natural Heritage site. Living fossils reaching heights of several meters form a multi-layered canopy that blocks out the sunlight, opening up a dynamic, extraordinary panorama the moment you step inside—as if you have strayed into a prehistoric dinosaur era or a deep jungle. Ecotours strolling through the quiet space while listening to the wild chirping of birds are immensely popular among international visitors. This power spot allows you to directly feel Earth's primitive, natural life forces and mysteries through all five senses, completely free from commercialized tourism.

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Kagoshima Federation of Tourism Associations

Ota Hego Forest

Address
1597 Kuniagami, Nishinoomote City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/s/spot/51155/
Operator
Ota Hego Tree Fern Cluster

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