Kakeroma Island
加計呂麻島
A quiet island separated from Amami Oshima by the Oshima Strait. Its beaches, coral seas, and old villages preserve the look of traditional Amami, and it is ideal for a day trip.
Kakeroma Island lies at the southern tip of Amami Oshima, across the narrow Oshima Strait from Kaniya. A ferry or water taxi from Kaniya Port takes about 20 minutes to Senose or Ikema Port. You can rent a car or join a island tour. The island has more than 30 small villages. Highlights include the avenue of coral trees (deigo) in Shodon, 'Lily's House' from the Tora-san film series, the remains of a former Imperial Japanese Navy Shinyo suicide boat base, and several uninhabited beaches such as Jitsuku and Tokuhama, where the water is very clear for snorkeling. Restaurants and gas stations on the island are few, so plan ahead. It is best visited as a day trip from Kaniya or with one night's stay.
Opening hours
ferries approx. 07:00–18:30 (check schedule)
Nearby sights
- Kochiyama Observatory
- Honohoshi Coast
- Mount Yuwan
- Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park
- Materiya Falls
- Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest
- Miyakozaki Cape
- Ohama Seaside Park