Overview
Kikai Island is a remote island of Kagoshima Prefecture, lying at the northeasternmost point of the Amami Islands that stretch between Kagoshima City and the main island of Okinawa. It belongs to the town of Kikai in Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, covering about 56.93 square kilometers, with a population of just under six thousand.
Highlights
- ●The northeasternmost island of the Amami Islands
- ●A remote island of about 56.93 square kilometers
- ●Part of the town of Kikai, Oshima District, Kagoshima
- ●A location strung between Kagoshima and Okinawa
History
Kikai Island is a remote island belonging to the town of Kikai in Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, and lies at the northeasternmost point of the Amami Islands. It is one of the islands strung between Kagoshima City and the main island of Okinawa, with a population of just under six thousand.
Access
It belongs to the town of Kikai in Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, at the northeastern end of the Amami Islands.
Best season
Lying among the southern Amami Islands, the island is best enjoyed for its coastal scenery in the warm seasons when the weather tends to be settled.
Map
28.3317, 129.9833 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Start from a settlement in the town of Kikai
- 2Travel around the island to take in the scenery
- 3Sense its position within the Amami Islands
- 4Enjoy the views along the coast
Did you know?
💡 It lies at the northeasternmost point of the Amami Islands.
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