The entire coastal region facing the East China Sea has odd rock formations and cliffs created by the erosion of the raised coral reefs over many years. The unusual rock known as Megane Rock (megane, meaning eyeglasses in Japanese) is a popular photo spot.

Granite of all sizes spreading 150 meters east to west, and 100 meters south to north, are indeed works of art created by nature. Enjoy the extraordinary feeling of being surrounded by giant rocks that are over 5 meters tall.

Magnificent ocean scenery where the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean merge unfold as you step onto the observatory at the end of the tunnel made by sago palms planted about 350 years ago.

The beach park has a swimming pool and bungalows. It is an excellent place for families to enjoy various water sports and camping.

Furi tea involves whisking genmaicha (green tea with roasted brown rice) with a bamboo whisk to create a fine foam, and it is the town’s traditional culture and cultural asset. You can try furi tea at Amachan Hiroba in Agon.
*Be sure to call in advance to book a session.

The café run by the Amachan (mothers) of Kanami serves regional dishes made with Tokunoshima’s boar. Enjoy a meal while appreciating the view of the azure sea unfolding before you in a hamlet within a national park.

The island’s traditional event involving massive, trained bulls engaging in heated battles has been passed down the generations. Large events are held every New Year’s day, and in May, August, and October.

You can see the massive humpback whales that appear from January to mid-March each year in the sea around Tokunoshima. A moving experience awaits as you ride a cruiser to search and see the whale.

Cape Inubabu has a monument dedicated to the Second Fleet from the flagship Battleship Yamato, which sank in the Pacific War. The building nearby houses an exhibit space for the Battleship Yamato. The area is also counted as one of Amami’s top ten best scenic spots, and the sun setting over the East China Sea is breathtakingly gorgeous.

Amagi Town Yui-no-Yakata history and folklore museum is where you can learn about Tokunoshima’s history and industry and the island’s traditional “spirit of yui,” meaning working in partnership, through various artifacts and documents.