Airplane
For Amami
| From | Flight Duration | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo (Haneda Airport) | 2hr 20 min | Japan Airlines |
| Tokyo (Narita International Airport) | About 2hr 55 min | Peach Aviation |
| Osaka (Itami Airport) | About 1hr 50 min | Japan Airlines |
| Osaka (Kansai International Airport) | About 1hr 55 min | Peach Aviation |
| Fukuoka (Fukuoka Airport) | About 1hr 20 min | Japan Airlines |
| Kagoshima (Kagoshima Airport) | About 1hr | Japan Air Commuter |
| Kagoshima (Kagoshima Airport) | About 1hr | Skymark Airlines |
| Okinawa ( Naha Airport ) | About 1hr 5 min | Ryukyu Air Commuter |
Other Amami Archipelago Islands
| From | Flight Duration | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Kikaijima (Kikai Airport) | About 20 min | Japan Air Commuter |
| Tokunoshima (Tokunoshima Airport) | About 35 min | Japan Air Commuter |
| Okinoerabujima (Okinoerabu Airport) | Via Tokunoshima | Japan Air Commuter |
| Yoronjima (Yoron Airport) | About 45 min | Japan Air Commuter |
Ferry
For Kagoshima, Other Amami Archipelago Islands, Okinawa
| Ship Name | Route |
|---|---|
| Naminoue/Akebono/Queen Coral Plus/Queen Coral Eight | Kagoshima Route Kagoshima（Shinko Port） - Amami Oshima（Naze Port） - Tokunoshima(Kametoku Port) - Okinoerabujima（Wadomari Port） - Yoronjima（Yoron Port） - Okinawa(Motobu Port) - Okinwawa ( Naha Port) |
| Kikai/Amami | Kikai Route Kagoshima (Main Port North Pier Terminal "Kagoshima Honko Kitafuto" ) - Kikaijima ( Wan Port) - Amami Oshima（Naze Port） - Amami Oshima（Koniya Port） - Tokunoshima(Hetono Port) - Okinoerabujima（China Port） |
For Tokara Islands
| Ship Name | Route |
|---|---|
| Toshima | Kagoshima (Main Port South Pier Terminal "Kagoshima Honko Minamifuto" ) - Kuchinoshima - Nakanoshima - Suwanosejima - Tairajima - Akusekijima - Kodakarajima - Takarajima - Amami Oshima ( Sadaikuma Port） |
For Kakeromajima
| Ship Name | Route |
|---|---|
| Kakeroma | Ikenma Route Amami Oshima (Koniya Port) - Kakeromajima (Ikenma Port) |
| Kakeroma | Seso Route Amami Oshima (Koniya Port) - Kakeromajima (Seso Port) |
For Ukejima, Yorojima
| Ship Name | Route |
|---|---|
| Setonami | Amami Oshima (Koniya Port) - Ukejima (Ukeamuro Port) - Ukejima ( Ikeji Port ) - Yorojima ( Yoro Port ) |
Bus & Taxi
Aside from rental cars, Amami Oshima also has multiple bus lines and taxi companies in operation. The primary route is managed by the Shima Bus company, which runs from Amami Airport to Naze, Amami City, and extends southward to Setouchi Town. The remaining bus routes have limited schedules with less frequent services. While certain tourist destinations are reachable by bus, it’s important to note that bus travel typically consumes more time compared to using a car. Please note that bus fares are exclusively payable in cash, specifically in 1,000 yen bills or smaller denominations of yen coins.
Taxis are situated directly beside the arrivals exit of Amami Airport and can be reserved by phone (in Japanese). Please consult with the airport information desk if any problems arise. Your accommodation may also assist with taxi reservations.
Bus
| Company | Phone Number | URL | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shima Bus | 0997-52-0509 | https://www.exploreamami.com/shimabus | Amami Oshima (various routes) |
| Yamato Village Bus | 0997-57-2117 | https://www.exploreamami.com/yamato | Yamato Village to Naze |
| Nanbu Kotsu Bus | 0997-72-1904 | https://www.exploreamami.com/nanbu | Setouchi Town |
| Kakeroma Bus | 0997-75-0447 | https://www.exploreamami.com/kakeroma | Kakeromajima |
Map of the four bus companies and their routes:
Shima Bus Timetable: Departing from Amami Airport
From Amami Airport to Naze or Koniya(PDF)
Shima Bus Timetable: Heading to Amami Airport
From Naze or Koniya to Amami Airport(PDF)
Taxi
| Company | Phone Number | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Oshima Taxi | 0997-52-2233 | https://oshimataxi.jp/ |
| N-1 Taxi | 0997-52-3223 | http://nisikawa.net/n-1taxi/kagoshima.html |
| Minami Taxi | 0997-53-0023 | https://minamitaxi-amami.com/ |
Rental Car
Due to the mountainous landscape, a car is ideal transportation for those who are planning to visit more areas of the island. Most companies have an online reservation system, but many reservations can be done over the phone (most likely in Japanese only). Many companies have a limited number of cars available, so it is recommended that rental car reservations be made in advance.
Driving in Japan requires either a Japanese driver’s license or another form of license, depending on the country of which your license is valid in. Please see the following links from the Japan Automobile Federation for more information.
Information about driver’s licenses:
https://english.jaf.or.jp/driving-in-japan/drive-in-japan
Information about traffic rules and more:
https://english.jaf.or.jp/safe-driving/traffic-rules-in-japan
Rental Car
| Company | Phone Number | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Amami Rent-A-Car | 0997-55-2633 | https://www.amami-rentacar.co.jp/ |
| Orix Rent-A-Car | 0997-63-1201 | https://car.orix.co.jp/shops/?shops_pk=773 |
| Nippon Rent-A-Car | 0997-55-2400 | https://sasp.mapion.co.jp/b/nrs/info/010922/?BT3=selectReserveOfficeWithRecommendation&ret=3 |
| Toyota Rent-A-Car | 0997-63-0100 | https://rent.toyota.co.jp/rakuraku/step1.aspx |
| Nico Nico Rent-A-Car | 0997-63-0999 | https://www.2525r.com/kagoshima/amamioshima/store-00897-001.html |
| 100 Yen Rent-A-Car | 0997-55-2771 | https://100yen-rentacar.jp/store/512.html |
| Amami Lucky Rent-A-Car | 0997-58-8663 | http://amami-lucky-rentacar.com/ |
| Times Car Rental | 0997-63-0240 | https://rental.timescar.jp/kagoshima/shop/4604/ |
| Libest Rent-A-Car | 0997-57-1100 | http://libest-rentacar.com/ |
| Amami Yui Rent-A-Car | 0120-780-076 | https://amami-yui-rentacar.com/ |
| Honda Rent-A-Car | 0997-57-1450 | https://amami-hondarentacar.jp/ |
| Amami Kuko-mae Rent-A-Car | 0997-55-2711 | http://aaf-rent.com/ |
