Kakeromajima

Overview

Kakeromajima is an island of the Amami archipelago, lying just south of Amami Ōshima across the Ōshima Strait, and administratively part of the town of Setouchi in Kagoshima Prefecture. It covers an area of about 77.39 square kilometers and is marked by an intricate ria coastline. The island is known for the contrast between its coral-white beaches and the blue sea called "Kakeroma blue."

Highlights

• ●Coral-white sandy beaches along the shore
• ●The blue sea known as "Kakeroma blue"
• ●An intricate ria coastline
• ●Scattered villages set amid unspoiled natural scenery

History

Kakeromajima belongs to the town of Setouchi in Kagoshima Prefecture and is one of the islands making up the Amami archipelago. It faces Amami Ōshima across the Ōshima Strait. Its scenery and small communities were chosen as a filming location for the final installment of the Otoko wa Tsurai yo film series.

Map

28.1247, 129.2447 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the shore and take in the blue sea called Kakeroma blue
2. 2Walk along the coral-white sandy beaches
3. 3Look out over the intricate landforms of the ria coast
4. 4Visit the scattered villages to experience island life

Did you know?

💡 Kakeromajima was chosen as a location for the final film in the Otoko wa Tsurai yo series.

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