A private naturalist-led walk into Amami's subtropical laurel forest to track wildlife found nowhere else — the Amami rabbit, Ryukyu long-haired rat, and the infamous habu pit viper.
What to expect
Your guide walks you along quiet forest paths in the World Heritage-listed interior, pointing out endemic flora and, with luck and season, the shy nocturnal Amami rabbit's burrows or droppings, plus safe, respectful habu snake spotting knowledge (they carry snake hooks and know exactly what to avoid). It's slow, attentive, and genuinely wild rather than a zoo experience.
Good to know
Best scheduled for daytime given ship timing since rabbits are mostly nocturnal — set expectations that sightings of the rabbit itself aren't guaranteed, but the forest and habu safety briefing alone are worth it. Transfer from port about 30–40 minutes; guide can arrange car.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Naze — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.