SALE! Wildlife night tour to search for Amami rabbits! Head to the forest roads of Amami Oshima at night with a certified guide! Recommended for families with children!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1～6
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Participating age0Age ～ 100 Age
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Duration3～4 hours
A private tour for just one group, so children can enjoy it as much as they like! If you visit Amami Oshima, you'll want to see the Amami rabbit. This tour takes you through areas where many black rabbits live, so you'll have a high chance of encountering them. You may also see other creatures that symbolize the biodiversity of Amami Oshima, such as the Amami Ishikawa frog and the Amami woodcock. An Amami Oshima certified eco-tour guide will guide you. ☆Our commitment...We are committed to providing a private tour just for you! With group tours, we have heard many people say things like, "It was awkward being with strangers," "I felt sorry for the people around me because my child was fussy," "I wanted to talk more with the guide," and "I didn't get along with the other customers, so I couldn't enjoy it." With a private tour, you can relax and enjoy the tour without having to worry about other customers. Small children, babies, grandparents, and energetic young people! Everyone can enjoy it! We can also guide people who are traveling alone to Amami Oshima, so please join us!・Schedule① Meet at Nagahama Minato Park or pick up at hotel *Notes on "Meeting time"② Arrive at the forest, explanation before departure The guide will explain the precautions and how to look for animals. ③ Start of the tour! Look for animals! It's exciting when you find an animal by yourself! ④ Experience the forest of Amami Stars and moon on a sunny day, fireflies in summer, rainy days...? There are different ways to enjoy each one! ⑤ Disbandment We hope that it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. ・Tour start and end times The tour takes 2 hours, and the time varies depending on the season as follows. January 1st to February 28th 18:00-20:00March 1st to April 20th 18:30-20:30April 21st to May 31st 19:00-21:00June 1st to July 31st 19:30-21:30August 1st to August 31st 19:00-21:00September 1st to September 30th 18:30-20:30October 1st to October 31st 18:00-20:00November 1st to December 31st 17:30-19:30・Consideration for animalsWe use lights to observe animals at night, but on our tours we use red lights, which are said to be difficult for animals to see, in order to reduce the stress of the animals.Some participants have said that red lights are difficult to see, so we ask that you switch to white lights only for the minimum amount of time necessary when observing and taking photos.
Regardless of the number of participants, the tour will be guided by a private tour of only one group. There are no other customers, so even those with small children and elderly people can participate with peace of mind. It is possible to eat and drink in the car, so you can enjoy it freely without worrying about anyone.
We promise a guide full of hospitality that will satisfy even those who participate alone!
I'm looking forward to seeing what you can see depending on the time and day, but your number one goal should be the Amami rabbit! I will do my best to show you!
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About fees
Basic fee
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※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in the case of cancellation due to customer convenience. 3 days before: 50% 2 days before - on the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100% |
| About event termination | If landslides such as heavy rain or flooding of the river are expected, the tour will be canceled and the fee will be refunded. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～6 |
| About duration |
3～4 hours
Approximately 120 minutes (30 minutes of travel time, 90 minutes of experience time)
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| Operating period | All-year-round |
| Assembly time | ・Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the meeting time that will be announced after your reservation is confirmed.・If you are picking up or dropping off, please come to the hotel entrance 5 minutes before the meeting time.・Transportation is free in the Naze area, but for those staying in other areas, a fee of ¥20 per kilometer from Naze will be charged for actual fuel costs. |
| Booking deadline | until 15:59 the day before |
| Matters require attention | The night tour is a tour where you drive slowly on a forest road at night and observe living things from inside the car. There is always a danger of habu in the forests of Amami Oshima, so please be sure to follow the guide's instructions during the tour. |
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| Other notifications | ・What kind of creatures appear will change depending on conditions such as the weather and temperature that day.・This tour basically involves driving slowly along forest roads while looking for living things. If you see a docile creature, you can get off the boat and observe it, but please follow the guide's instructions as there is always a danger of a habu. |
Plan attractions
Guided by a guide who loves Amami Oshima. This is my guide, Seiya! Let's enjoy Amami Oshima together!
Meet the Amami rabbit! We will guide you to forest roads where you have a high probability of meeting them!
Bring the whole family on the tour! Because it's a private tour, adults and children can enjoy themselves together! You can enjoy freely without worrying about other customers!
Easy-to-understand explanations for children Not only will you get to see the animals, but you will also learn interesting stories and habits about the animals that will pique your child's interest.
What an excitement when I found it! If you want to find the creatures yourself, your guide will provide you with a light. Experience the thrill of finding them yourself!
Observe animals from inside the car Even those who are afraid of habu can enjoy watching the animals from inside the car.
Use red light We use red lights which are animal-friendly. Red is hard for animals to see, and also helps to prevent them from escaping.
Always drive safely You can join us with peace of mind knowing that you must wear your seat belt, obey the legal speed limit, and are insured during the trip.
You can get off and take photos. You can get off the car and take photos by keeping a certain distance from the animals. *Please follow the guide's instructions when getting off the car.
Safety management Activities cannot be enjoyed unless they are safe. In order to prepare for various risks in nature, we always check the weather forecast, gear, and natural environment.
Time schedule
Meeting & Guidance After gathering, you will receive a lecture on how the tour will proceed, how to look for creatures, and important points to note.
Move to forest road A few minutes drive to the forest road
Tour started! Drive slowly and look for creatures!
Discover something! I found some black rabbit droppings! Maybe it's nearby...?
Slowly explore your surroundings The kids leaned forward when they sensed animals!
Found! Black rabbit! I found it!
There are many other creatures! Besides rabbits, you might also see frogs, birds, mice, and more! The creatures you can see change depending on the temperature, humidity, and weather.
Stars and fireflies too ♪ You can see the stars on clear days and fireflies in the summer.
On the way home Are you feeling sleepy after searching for so many animals? Please take a good rest on your way home.
Access - Map
Nagahama Minato Park ☆ Please be sure to search on Google Maps. It may not appear on your car's navigation system.
・5 minutes by car from Naze, Amami City Parking available
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Selling points regarding safety
Tours are conducted according to operating standards. In order to ensure the safety of our customers and manage risk, we have set an upper limit on the number of participants in the tour. In addition, instructors regularly participate in kayak, SUP, rescue, and other courses to improve their risk management skills. All tour insurance included.
| Insurance information | Sompo Japan Insurance Inc./Domestic Travel Accident Insurance |
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| License and Qualifications | Amami Oshima Eco Tour Guide Association Registered Guide, Amami Archipelago Regional Interpreter Guide, Japan SUP Association Certified Basic Instructor |
| Member organizations and associations | Amami Oshima Eco Tour Guide Association |
| Number of staff | 1 people |
| Number of instructors | 1 people |
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