Magnificent view from Yuwandake, not to be missed! Take note that the mountain road from Uken may not be opened, and we took the other road coming from Amami Forestpolis and it was well worth the trip. Perhaps due to the temporary closure of the road from Uken, there wasn't anyone else when we were there. There's a Torii gate which is the entrance to the summit walk to Yuwandake, on the other side is a walk to a superbly scenic observatory where you can view the "broccoli" landscape with 360 degrees of...
Read moreOMG!! Unbelievable view!! I can’t believe this is not advertised. It was the highlight of our trip. 360 degree views of the whole island once you walk up the steps to the observatory tower. Don’t be put off by the road leading to the spot and the path you walk up to the tower. It is sooooo worth it!! Just breathtaking and NOT...
Read moreThe nature is magnificent but the infrastructures are very poor There are no signs in English to reach the attractions nor indications to the roads There are no restaurants or food stalls watsover (plenty of drink distributors though) gas stations too are far...
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