Kuroshio-no-Mori Mangrove Park
奄美の宿泊・観光・体験の検索・予約ならのんびり奄美へ
"Mangrove" is a generic name referring to the ecosystem that occurs in mudflats found in subtropical and tropical areas. The mangrove in Sumiyo consists of Mehirugi trees (Kandelia obovata), Ohirugi trees (Bruguiera gymnorhiza), and various other kinds of organisms. The mangrove forest, spreading out over 71 hectares (2.47 acers) at the point where the Yakugachi river and the Sumiyo river meets the ocean, is designated as a Special Protection Area in the Amami Gunto National Park.
【Adress】Sumiyo-cho Ishihara, Amami-shi, Kagoshima Prefecture 894-1202
【Phone Number】+81 (0)997-69-2111 (Industry & Construction Division, Sumiyo Branch, Amami City)
【Transportation】Approx. 75-minute drive from Amami Airport; 30-minute drive from Naze
