Ama
in Shimajiri-gun of Okinawa, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
26.228 and 127.295 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 26° 13' 39" and E 127° 17' 43"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:52 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:49 am and 5:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-26.229 and -52.671 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pato Branco
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Ama

Ama in Shimajiri-gun (Okinawa) is a city in Japan about 982 mi (or 1,580 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Ama is now 06:52 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Ama, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Kerama Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Itoman, Naha, Tomigusuku, Urasoe and Ginowan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 15th of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kerama Teracce (Tokashikijima)

Address
4,9 mi
103, AHAREN, TOKASHIKI SON SHIMAJIRI GUN, OKINAWA, 901 3502, JAPAN.
9013502 Kerama Islands
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Sea Friend

Address
5,1 mi
155 Aharen
901-3502 Tokashiki
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marine House SEASIR Akajima

Address
2,8 mi
162 Aka, Zamami
9013311 Aka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sun Flower (Okinawa)

Address
5,0 mi
172 Aharen, Tokashiki mura, Shimajiri gun, Okinawa, 901 3502, Japan.
9013502 Shimajiri Gun Tokashiki Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Tokashiku Marine Village

Address
4,3 mi
1919 1, Tokashiki, Tokashiki son, Shimajiri gun, Okinawa 901 3501, Japan.
9013501 Kerama Islands
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kerama Beach Hotel (Zamamito)

Address
1,2 mi
119, ASA, ZAMAMI SON SHIMAJIRI GUN, OKINAWA, 901 3401, JAPAN.
9013401 Shimajiri Gun Zamami Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jiyujin no Mura Shidorun (Akashima)

Address
2,6 mi
22 2, AKA, ZAMAMI SON SHIMAJIRI GUN, OKINAWA, 901 3311, JAPAN.
9013311 Shimajiri Gun Zamami Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pension Sea Friend (Tokashikijima)

Address
5,1 mi
155, AHAREN, TOKASHIKI SON SHIMAJIRI GUN, OKINAWA, 901 3502, JAPAN.
9013502 Shimajiri Gun Tokashiki Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HALF TIME (Tokashikijima)

Address
4,9 mi
122, AHAREN, TOKASHIKI SON SHIMAJIRI GUN, OKINAWA, 901 3502, JAPAN.
9013502 Shimajiri Gun Tokashiki Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pension Reef Inn Kuniyoshi(Tokashikijima)

Address
4,9 mi
178, AHAREN, TOKASHIKI SON SHIMAJIRI GUN, OKINAWA, 901 3502, JAPAN.
9013502 Azaaharen,Tokashiki-Son,Shimajiri-Gun
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

2014 Zamami Island Snorkel GoPro 座間味島 シュノーケル

Published: July 18, 2014
Length: 49:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Reiroco

Zmamami Island 2014 July 14. Driftsnorkel by Minsyuku Robinson Furuzamami Beach Agenashiku Island Ama Beach.


デバスズメとナンヨウハギ Small fish

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 37:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DIVE HOUSE Yadokari

沖縄座間味の水中映像です。 デバスズメダイの群れの中にナンヨウハギの子供たち。 小さなサンゴにいっぱいの小魚ですよ。 HP:http://www.ama-yadoka...


カメの居眠り? Snooze of turtle

Published: July 02, 2012
Length: 14:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DIVE HOUSE Yadokari

沖縄座間味島の水中映像です。 カメが中層でリラックス状態、居眠りしてたのかな?・・・ HP:http://www.ama-yadokari.com/


べた凪 Calm

Published: August 05, 2012
Length: 05:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DIVE HOUSE Yadokari

沖縄座間味島の水中映像です。 台風11号接近中! 普段は何でもないシーンですが、台風の時に見ると癒されます。 http://www.ama-yadokari.com/


優雅に泳ぐカメⅡ Turtle swim gracefully

Published: July 20, 2012
Length: 40:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: DIVE HOUSE Yadokari

沖縄座間味島の水中映像です。 ゆっくりと泳ぐアオウミガメ、優雅ですよね! HP:http://www.ama-yadokari.com/


阿真ビーチのカメ Turtle is coming into the shallows

Published: July 27, 2012
Length: 48:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DIVE HOUSE Yadokari

沖縄慶良間座間味島の水中映像です。 阿真ビーチでは、水深1m程の浅い所でもカメに出会う事が出来ますよ。 http://www.ama-yadokari.com/


グルクンの群れ A school of fish

Published: July 19, 2012
Length: 56:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DIVE HOUSE Yadokari

沖縄座間味島の水中映像です。 グルクン(タカサゴ)の大群に出会いました。 http://www.ama-yadokari.com/


ハールの散歩.mp4

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 59:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: porschecool


ZAMAMI 座間味メインストリート

Published: July 31, 2010
Length: 26:40 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: amazongo

Going at MainStreet of ZAMAMI from the habor.


沖縄 慶良間・座間味 Okinawa Kerama Islands Zamami National Park

Published: August 29, 2014
Length: 32:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mermaidkazu

説明慶良間・座間味島の旅をダイジェストにまとめました・・・ 青い空・青い海・美しい自然・やさしい島の人たちに魅了されました。 今回、島...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kerama Islands

The Kerama Islands are a group of 22 islands located 32 kilometres southwest of Okinawa Island in Japan. Four of the islands are inhabited: Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, Aka Island, and Geruma Island. The islands are within Shimajiri District. The Kerama-shotō coral reef is a Ramsar Site. During World War II and preliminary to the Battle of Okinawa, soldiers of the 77th Infantry Division landed in the Kerama Islands on March 26, 1945.

Located at 26.2, 127.333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archipelagoes of Japan, Ramsar sites in Japan, Kerama Islands

Aka Island

Aka Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean and is part of the Kerama Islands group in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The island is commonly known as Aka or Aka-shima and is located some 15 miles to the southwest of Okinawa Island. It has a subtropical climate and a population of approximately 330 people.

Located at 26.199, 127.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Japan, Kerama Islands

Zamami Island

Zamami Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Kerama Islands group in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 26.2292, 127.303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Japan, Kerama Islands

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Ama.

capture of the webcam Zamami: 高月山

Zamami: 高月山, Zamami (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ama, 阿真