Yamato Village

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Yamato Village, located in the northwestern part of Amami Oshima, spreads at the foot of the mysterious famous peak "Mt. Yuwan," the highest mountain on the island, which became a core region of the World Natural Heritage, and is a hidden secret area where idyllic island time and Japan's simple "Shima (village) culture" still breathe beautifully. Along the streets of the village, the heavy and beautiful "Fukugi tree-lined road," which has been planted since ancient times to protect houses from typhoons, is still carefully preserved, and you can deeply immerse yourself in old traditional living wisdom. Also, it is a power spot where you can be deeply healed by the gentle vitality of the earth, such as snorkeling on the beautiful sandy beach "Kuninao Village" facing the emerald green sea with excellent transparency and "Amami Forest Police" where you can meet wild creatures.

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Yamato Village

Address
100 Yamatohama, Yamato Village, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://www.vill.yamato.lg.jp/hpkanri/kanko/index.html
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Mt. Yuwan
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Mt. Yuwan

Mt. Yuwan, rising high on Amami Oshima (Uken-son/Yamato-son), is the highest mountain on the island boasting an altitude of 694 meters, and is a sacred mountain spot where untouched, dynamic subtropical plants remain, which became the core region of the World Natural Heritage in 2021. The entire area around the summit is often shrouded in mysterious mist, and deep evergreen primeval forests where the huge fern plant called "Living Fossil," "Cyathea lepifera," and the valuable endemic ecosystem unique to Amami breathe, spread out. From the beautifully maintained wooden promenades and observation decks, you can safely enjoy overflowing negative ions and...

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Kuninao Village
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Kuninao Village

Gently nestled along the scenic coast of Yamato Village, the "Kuninao Village (Kuninao Shuraku)" is a quiet, hidden waterfront district where a peaceful island pace and Japan's simple, traditional "Shima" (village) heritage culture still beautifully thrive. The village streets are bordered by a magnificent, dense avenue of "Fukugi Trees," carefully guarded since ancient times to act as heavy typhoon windbreaks, allowing visitors to leisurely stroll while quietly immersing themselves in traditional coastal living wisdom. Furthermore, the emerald-green sea spreading right in front of the white sand beach offers exceptional snorkeling, while the world-class sunset quietly melting into the horizon at...

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Miyakozaki Sasanto
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Miyakozaki Sasanto

Jutting out from Tatsugo Town on Amami Oshima, "Cape Miyakozaki," also known as "Sasanto," is a stunning coastal scenic destination whose appeal lies in an overwhelming sense of freedom, with a sweeping, grand ocean view of the East China Sea spreading out before you. Walking along the trail leading to the tip of the cape, the trees blocking the view disappear, revealing an extraordinary, unique landscape entirely carpeted in a gorgeous grassland of short bamboo called Ryukyu-chiku. The contrast woven by the blue sky, green bamboo carpet, and ultramarine ocean is incredibly photogenic, earning high praise from international hikers. Feeling...

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