Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest
金作原原生林
A subtropical primeval forest in the core zone of Amami’s World Natural Heritage site, where giant tree ferns block out the sky, like a Jurassic forest.
Kinsakubaru lies in the mountains south of Naze and is the representative forest of Amami’s World Natural Heritage site. The forest contains tree ferns several meters tall, buttressed giant trees, and endemic animals such as the Amami blue jay and the Amami black rabbit. To protect the ecosystem, access has been regulated since 2019. Visitors must join a tour led by a certified guide, which takes about 2 to 3 hours and costs about 5,000 to 8,000 yen, usually including transfers. Vehicle access is restricted, and independent visitors may not drive into the forest. The forest trails are gravel roads, so wear non-slip shoes and watch out for habu pit vipers.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. 09:00–16:00; reservation required
Nearby sights
- Ohama Seaside Park
- Miyakozaki Cape
- Amami Museum
- Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park
- Materiya Falls
- Mount Yuwan
- Oshima Tsumugi Village
- Heart Rock & Tebiro Beach (Akaogi)