Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Amami-Oshima
Kagoshima
A subtropical island whose forests are part of the Amami-Oshima, Tokunoshima, Northern Okinawa and Iriomote World Heritage site. Night drives on the forest roads look for the Amami rabbit, Amami woodcock and Ryukyu frogs; by day, Lidth's jay and the Ryukyu robin are the prizes.
Highlights
- Amami rabbits on night drives
- Lidth's jay in the forest
- Endemic frogs and snakes
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Amami-Oshima?
- Top wildlife targets in Amami-Oshima include Amami Rabbit, Lidth's Jay, Ryukyu Robin, Ishikawa's Frog and Habu. Highlights: Amami rabbits on night drives.
- Where is Amami-Oshima?
- Amami-Oshima is in Kagoshima, Japan (about 28.3°, 129.43°).
- What are the highlights of Amami-Oshima?
- Amami rabbits on night drives, Lidth's jay in the forest and Endemic frogs and snakes.
- Are there trip reports for Amami-Oshima?
- Yes: Japan in winter 2025: Steller’s Sea-Eagles, Blakiston’s Fish Owl and Red-crowned Cranes.