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Map

A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.

Access

Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.

*The time required in each section is a rough indication.

AmamiOshima Island Airplane Course 1
Haneda Airport *1
Airplane (About 160 min.)
Amami Airport *2
AmamiOshima Island Airplane Course 2
Kagoshima Airport *3
Airplane (About 65 min.)
Amami Airport *4
AmamiOshima Island Airplane Course 3
Naha Airport
Airplane (About 65 min.)
Amami Airport *2
AmamiOshima Island Ferry Course
Kagoshima New Port
Ferry (About 11 hrs.)
Naze (AmamiOshima Island)
Tokunoshima Island Airplane Course 1
From *1 to *2
Airplane (About 30 min.)
Tokunoshima Airport
Tokunoshima Island Airplane Course 2
From *3 to *4
High-Speed Boat (About 1 hrs.)
Tokunoshima Airport
Tokunoshima Island Ferry Course
Kagoshima New Port
Ferry (About 15 hrs. and 10min.)
Kametoku (Tokunoshima Island)
Okinoerabujima Island Airplane Course 1
From *1 to *2
Airplane (About 40 min.)
Okinoerabu Airport
Okinoerabujima Island Airplane Course 2
From *3 to *4
Airplane (About 75 min.)
Okinoerabu Airport
Okinoerabujima Island Ferry Course
Kagoshima New Port
Ferry (About 17 hrs. and 30 min.) /
Ferry (About 90 min.)
Wadomari (Okinoerabujima Island)
Yoronjima Island Airplane Course 1
From *1 to *2
Airplane (About 45 min.)
Yoron Airport
Yoronjima Island Airplane Course 2
From *3 to *4
Airplane (About 80 min.)
Yoron Airport
Yoronjima Island Airplane Course 3
From *5 to *6
Airplane (About 40 min.)
Yoron Airport
Yoronjima Island Ferry Course
Kagoshima New Port
Ferry (About 19 hrs. and 50 min.)
Yoron (Yoronjima Island)
Kikaijima Island Airplane Course 1
From *1 to *2
Airplane (About 20 min.)
Kikai Airport
Kikaijima Island Airplane Course 2
Itami Airport / Kansai International Airport
Airplane (About 1 hrs. and 20 min.)
Amami Airport
Airplane (About 20 min.)
Kikai Airport
Kikaijima Island Airplane Course 3
Kagoshima Airport
Airplane (About 80 min.)
Kikai Airport
Kikaijima Island Ferry Course 1
Kagoshima Main Port
Ferry (About 11 hrs.)
Kikaijima Bay Port
Kikaijima Island Ferry Course 2
Naze Port
Ferry (About 2 hrs. and 10 min.)
Kikaijima Bay Port

Facilities

The Amami Wildlife Center

photo of National Okinawa Youth Friendship Center

The Amami Wildlife Center building

photo of National Okinawa Youth Friendship Center

The Amami Wildlife Center building interior

The Amami Wildlife Center was established for the purpose of supporting nature and wildlife conservation on the Amami Islands. It serves as the comprehensive base for conservation-related efforts including research concerning rare wildlife species such as the Amami rabbit, the mongoose eradication project, preservation and management of the national park, public awareness activities such as the center's exhibitions and nature observation meetings, and initiatives toward world natural heritage site registration.

AddressKoshinohata 551, Ongachi, Yamato Village, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture 894-3104
Contact0997-55-8620 (Tel)
Open9:30 - 16:30
ClosedMondays
Usage FeeFree of charge


Universal Design Correspondence
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Parking for Physically Disabled
  • Multipurpose Toilet

Contact List

Okinawa Amami Nature Conservation Office
1F, Naha Joint Government Building No. 1, Higawa 1-15-15, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0022
Tel: 098-836-6400  Fax: 098-836-6401
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/okinawa/

Amami Ranger Station
(The Amami Wildlife Center)
Koshinohata 551, Ongachi, Yamato Village, Oshima County, Kagoshima Prefecture 894-3104
Tel: 0997-55-8620  Fax: 0997-55-8621

Tokunoshima Ranger Station
4F, Amagi Village Office, Hetono 2691-1, Amagi Village, Oshima Country, Kagoshima Prefecture 891-7612
Tel: 0997-85-2919  Fax: 0997-85-2045

Amamigunto National Park Website