Ayamaru Cape
あやまる岬
A headland park at the northeast tip of Amami Oshima, where grassy slopes meet a coral reef coastline. The viewpoint looks toward Kikai Island, a must-stop for drivers.
Ayamaru Cape lies on the east coast of Kasari Town. Its name is said to come from its shape, which resembles a decorative temari ball. The headland is a broad grassy park, and below the viewpoint the water is clear and shallow over coral reef. On clear days you can see Kikai Island, and at low tide you can walk down to the reef shore to observe marine life. The park has parking, toilets and a small shop, and it is free. It is only a few minutes’ drive from the Tsuchimori Coast, and the two can be combined into a scenic coastal drive on the Kasari Peninsula. Gamousaki Observation Park lies to the north.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tomori Beach
- Amami Park & Tanaka Isson Memorial Art Museum
- Gamousaki Observation Park
- Heart Rock & Tebiro Beach (Akaogi)
- Oshima Tsumugi Village
- Saigo Takamori Exile Residence
- Amami Museum
- Ohama Seaside Park