Private Half Day South Amami Jungle Adventure
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Join me, Matt Pride, on a fully private jungle adventure through the wild and authentic south of Amami. I personally guide every tour, sharing over 25 years of experience in Japan and deep connections with the local community and nature. Together, we’ll explore hidden waterfalls, untouched ancient forests, secret caves, and abundant wildlife—far beyond the typical tourist routes. I’ll share stories of how the jungle shaped village life for centuries, connecting you with the culture, history, and traditions of this remarkable island. With exclusive access to places not found in guidebooks and a flexible, private itinerary, this experience is perfect for adventure seekers, nature and wildlife lovers, photographers, families, and anyone looking for a meaningful, immersive, and unforgettable day in Amami.
Inclusions
What's included
- All necessary gear (rain boots, rainwear, gloves) provided if needed due to weather conditions
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Uken Village Outdoor Center (UKEN79), the starting point for your private jungle adventure. Receive a short briefing before venturing into the surrounding subtropical forest.
Follow a forest trail to ancient stone tombs of a village mayor’s family and a samurai, set amidst giant tree ferns and dense jungle. The area is still used for traditional Ryukyu wild boar hunting.
Take a short drive through Uken Village, then explore a jungle river trail. Cross the river along a rocky path and push through lush Amami foliage to reach a mountain cave once used by villagers centuries ago.
Walk Uken Village’s historic “god path,” passing the former shaman’s house and village canals. Visit the Habu viper pit and uncover the island’s living traditions.
End your adventure at Yuwan Koura Waterfall, a pristine cascade surrounded by hundreds of Bird’s Nest ferns clinging to native trees. Follow old trails used by villagers centuries ago and learn how the community lived in harmony with the jungle.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please pull into the UKEN 79 car park in Uken Village. Your guide will be waiting in front of the wooden UKEN 79 building, on the left-hand side of the road, with a grey sign displaying ‘UKEN 79’.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Amami Adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 121 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
