Guided Tour of Ama Town on E-bikes
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Area
- Ama Town
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Genre
- Guided Tours
- Two routes available! Discover more about the Dōzen Caldera or water springs.
- This cycling tour is guided by a professional English-speaking guide. Feel the fresh sea breeze while riding on an E-bike (electric-assisted mountain bike) and explore Ama Town. This tour allows the participants to understand the deep connections between the natural environment of the islands and its culture and history. See how the geology is connected to our daily lives even now!
The guide and tour participants will all use an intercom system to communicate. The guide will provide explanations or directions while riding, and participants can ask questions anytime or simply enjoy a conversation! Other than the popular locations, the guide will take you to hidden spots, known only to the locals.
There are two routes available:
1) Dōzen Caldera Route (21 km): Enjoy a coffee break with the breathtaking views of Dōzen Caldera right in front of your eyes. During this tour, you will visit Akiya Coast, Shiokaze Farm, Uzuka-mikoto Shrine, Oki Shrine, and Mt. Atodo which has beautiful views of the sea Caldera. Route: Oki Shizen Mura -> Akiya Coast -> Shiokaze Farm -> Uzuka-mikoto Shrine -> Oki Shrine -> Dōzen Caldera Viewpoint -> Hishiura Port
2) Water Spring Route (19 km): Visit the Tengawa-no-mizu Spring and enjoy a cup of coffee, made using the spring water. Other than the spring, you will visit Akiya Coast, Shiokaze Farm, Uzuka-mikoto Shrine, Oki Shrine, and Hobomi Bay, where local rock oysters are farmed. Route: Oki Shizen Mura -> Akiya Coast -> Shiokaze Farm -> Uzuka-mikoto Shrine -> Oki Shrine -> Tengawa-no-mizu Spring -> rock oysters farm -> Oki Shizen Mura
To maximize your experience, you can add the lunch option (bento lunch box) and combine this tour with other tours offered by NPO Oki Shizen Mura. Please contact NPO Oki Shizen Mura for more information.
You can see the details in this YouTube video.
*Both routes take around 6 hours to complete, with cycling taking up 2 of those hours.
*Advance booking one month before the tour is necessary.
*Please note that the tour is subject to cancellation in case of bad weather. The final decision is taken at 8 AM on the day of the tour.
Basic information
- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- JPY 23,100 (including tax) per person
- Schedule
- Decided upon consultation
- Duration
- 6 hr (cycling time: 2 hr)
- Meeting place
- 5328-6 Ama, Ama-cho, Oki-gun
- Website
- https://youtu.be/1yxza5jPiyc
- Organizer
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NPO Oki Shizen Mura (sizenmura@navy.plala.or.jp)
- TEL
- 08514-2-1313