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We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Amami Oshima Island's popular and unique destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Photography sessions are available anywhere in Amami Oshima Island and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Amami Oshima Island through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.   
【Paddle through the forest of a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.】 Amami Oshima in Kagoshima Prefecture is one of Japan's most pristine hidden gems, registered as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 2021. This island, home to endemic species such as the Amami rabbit, also boasts one of Japan's most expansive mangrove forests. On this tour, you will explore that mystical mangrove forest by canoe. Paddle slowly between the intricately intertwined mangrove roots for 60 minutes, surrounded by birdsong, the sound of water, and the scent of the tide. It is a total immersion in nature, where smartphones and signals no longer matter. Because the mangroves grow in brackish water, the changing tides constantly reshape the scenery. The tour runs at both high and low tide, with different routes for each: at high tide you can paddle your canoe into a natural tunnel formed by mangrove (Hirgi) trees, while at low tide you disembark onto the tidal flats to observe the creatures that live there. Stable, easy-to-handle canoes are used, and a canoe guide always accompanies the group, so beginners and those with limited stamina can take part with confidence. Shower rooms and changing rooms are also available on-site. Popular especially among European travelers as "the only place in Japan to do this," the activity is easy and safe even for first-time canoeists. Our English-speaking guides will provide attentive support throughout the experience. After your adventure, enjoy a meal at the restaurant inside Mangrove Park.      
◆Introduction This is a tour where we will take you to 2–3 popular local izakayas. Relax and enjoy regional food and drinks at a comfortable pace. Just bring cash with you, and leave the rest to us. Let's share an unforgettable local experience together! ・Please select your preferred area within Kagoshima Prefecture. (The tour will take place around the designated area. Please note that some areas may have too few restaurants to accommodate the tour.) ・Enjoy peace of mind with a friendly guide, even in places where English may not be spoken ・Small-group tour ensures a more personal and authentic experience ◆Included ・Around 6 drinks in total ・Dinner: izakaya dishes and local specialties ・Visit 2–3 places — such as food stalls, izakayas, or bars — together with a local guide ◆Not Included ・Hotel pickup and drop-off ・Tips ・Transportation expenses ・Additional drinks or meals not included in the tour fee ・Personal expenses or shopping ◆Additional Info ・The maximum number of participants for this tour is 8. ・Children must be accompanied by an adult. ・Alcohol is served only to participants aged 20 and over (the legal drinking age in Japan). ・Please note that meals are prepared in a kitchen separate from Holiday Travel, so we cannot guarantee allergy-free meals or accommodate dietary restrictions. ◆Kagoshima – Food & Nightlife Tenmonkan in Kagoshima City is one of Kyushu's premier nightlife districts. It's the best place to savor local specialties such as black pork dishes, kibinago (silver-stripe round herring), and satsuma-age, all paired with shochu. The area is a maze of izakayas and bars, buzzing until late at night. On Amami Oshima, you can experience unique island culture in izakayas where shima-uta (island songs) are performed, along with local kokuto (brown sugar) shochu. In port towns like Ibusuki and Makurazaki, fresh bonito dishes highlight the menus, while in Izumi and Sendai, retro taverns serve as beloved local gathering spots, perfect for immersing yourself in Kagoshima's shochu culture. Some places may not speak English, but with a local guide you can relax and enjoy. We will also check if bar hopping is possible in your preferred area, so please feel free to book.     
We offer a photography program that guides visitors to some of Kagoshima's most dramatic volcanic landscapes and historic destinations. Conducted by highly qualified photographers, our program accommodates your travel schedule, capturing natural compositions and identifying ideal photo spots with the magnificent Sakurajima volcano as your backdrop. (Please share your preferred location with us!) Experience the awe-inspiring presence of active Sakurajima volcano dominating every frame, whether captured from ferry decks during crossing or from the Arimura and Yunohira Lava Observatories for close-up crater plumes. Explore the exquisite Sengan-en garden where traditional samurai mansion ponds frame Sakurajima in perfect borrowed-scenery compositions enhanced by seasonal azaleas and autumn maples. Photography sessions are available anywhere in Kagoshima and can be booked up to 3 days in advance. We'll arrange for an English/Japanese-speaking photographer. The original 100+ photo files are delivered within a week, and you can select your favorite 10 photos for re-delivery. Corrections are made to evoke a specific atmosphere, and if desired, adjustments can be made to mood and color. Let us capture your special moments in Kagoshima's powerful volcanic landscape and refined cultural heritage through our photography services! ◆ Important information: ・If you arrive late for the scheduled meeting time, the shooting duration and the quantity of delivered photos may be reduced. ・If rain is forecasted for the shooting spot 3 days prior to the scheduled date or if it unexpectedly rains on the day of the shoot, three options are available: (1) reschedule the date and time, (2) change the location, or (3) cancel the shoot.  
Descend by trolley into the underground world of shochu. Tucked away in Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture, lies a brewery unlike any other in Japan: Satsuma Kinzangura. Built inside the tunnels of a former gold mine, it is a one-of-a-kind underground aging cellar where the legacy of Satsuma's gold rush meets the soul of authentic Japanese shochu. Your journey begins above ground, where you board a small trolley that slowly carries you deep into the historic mine shaft. As the daylight fades behind you, the air turns cool and still — the tunnel maintains a constant temperature year-round, creating the ideal environment for shochu maturation. When you arrive at the underground brewery, rows of shochu barrels stretch into the dim light, as if you have stepped into a completely different world. After the tour, enjoy a tasting flight of 8 different shochu and sake crafted by Hamada Shuzo — including barley, sweet potato, and rice-based varieties, plus a gold-leaf plum liqueur unique to this brewery. A professional guide will walk you through the depth and diversity of Kagoshima's world-renowned honkaku shochu culture. Whisky and wine lovers will discover a new appreciation for the artistry of Japanese shochu — a spirit with centuries of history and a flavor profile shaped by the very earth it ages in. Please note: this premium course is accompanied by a professional English-speaking interpreter guide, so guests can fully enjoy the tour and tasting even without any Japanese. The listed price is for the premium course (the 8-variety tasting experience with an interpreter guide); a tour-only course without tasting is also available on an inquiry basis. Reservations are made on an inquiry basis, and the listed price includes a service fee that differs from the on-site rate at the facility.
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