Amami Massage

Most of the natural products are made from buckwheat, and Ryukyu indigo is about a quarter of that. It is a really rare indigo that can only be met on the southern islands. Amami Oshima, which is 奄美市 マッサージ located between the mainland of Kagoshima prefecture and Okinawa, is a paradise where cycads, banyan trees, mangroves, and other tropical green plants grow thick and untouched nature remains.
Ryukyu indigo was put into water and fermented, and cotton, basho, silk, etc. were dyed to make twill weaves and morning clothes. Ryukyu indigo dyeing has a history of using Ryukyu indigo dyeing for mud dyeing and other dyeing of Amami Oshima Tsumugi, a traditional craft that has been passed down since 1300 years ago. Currently, he presides over the brand “Hitsuki Hoshikusa” that shares the blessings of plants.

Please check the flower catalog.The photo showing red fish instead of flowers is under image preparation. There is the POOL VILLA which comes with a private pool and observation platform offering panoramic views of the sea and the chain of mountains across the bay. There is also the OCEAN VILLA, located right on the spacious waterfront, or the STANDARD VILLA, perched on a small hill. Takachiho, located in north Miyazaki Prefecture , is perhaps best known for the Takachiho Gorge .
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture , Kurokawa Onsen is a small hot spring town where the spirit of old Japan thrives. It features about 30 charming hot spring hotels surrounded by nature and mountains, many of them found alongside the clear Tanoharu River. It’s not exactly easy to get there, and for years, these secluded hot springs weren’t very well known. But now, thanks to the development of the surrounding mountain forests and a wooden 1,300-yen bathhouse ticket accepted at most Kurokawa hotels, guests can easily enjoy a dip in any three hot spring baths in the area. Being in Yufuin, the hot spring water is alkaline, which is very good for the skin. The first picture above shows the Twin Room with Open-Air Bath - Annex , which features a jacuzzi bath offering beautiful views of Mt. Yufu.

If you love being close to the sea, we highly recommend this option since even the bedroom offers great ocean views alongside soothing sound of waves. When night falls, hotel guests can enjoy the moon and the star-studded sky above them. It’s been said that this is the most beautiful view of the moon in all of Japan, so don’t miss a chance to witness it for yourself. The hotel offers five types of rooms, from 126 m² suites to 53 m² villas. Whichever you choose, you’ll be able to fully enjoy the natural wonders of Yakushima.
Do you want to explore Japan, but are concerned about contact with other travelers? If so, we recommend heading for the less-frequented island of Kyushu! We've put together a list of Kyushu’s must-see highlights together with nearby luxury accommodations, so that you can enjoy a visit in safety and style. Furthermore, in order to grow indigo by ourselves, we rented land for cultivation and created a field starting from mowing.
Just like in the book, you  can find a whole different world of privacy at Ikkoten, which is composed of just 10 guest cottages dotting an area 7,600 m² wide. Every room is equipped with a semi-open-air hot spring bath fed directly from a natural underground source. The hot spring water is alkaline and said to have a beautifying effect on the skin. The hotel also offers two family-sized baths that can be reserved, from which you can relax and gaze upon Mt. Yufu, the symbol of the area.

And for fans of restaurants and souvenirs, there is the ever-popular Yunotsubo Street, lined with shops and eateries to suit all tastes. Eventually, I would like to have Amami and Kakeromajima actually visit and plan a retreat tour that suits the season, such as indigo dyeing experience, island herb distillation experience, and entering the herb tent sauna. In the first place, 98% of the products called indigo dyeing on the market are said to use chemically synthesized artificial indigo, and only 2% of natural indigo dyeing products.
Right now, the survival of Amami’s Aizen is in a critical situation. The reality that the culture of indigo dyeing, which we have steadily built up sincerely, is once again cut off, made us feel uncomfortable. Mr. Yoshikawa cultivates Ryukyu indigo in his own field, collects it to make traditional natural dyes, and has been involved in indigo dyeing here for about 40 years. At one point, we visited “Yoshikawa Kobo” in Katoku, Setouchi Town. At the age of 48, his husband, Yoshihiro Yoshikawa, went into the mountains and searched for Ryukyu indigo for many years. A passionate  craftsman who worked on the revival of Amami’s Aizen.

There are many things to do in the area, such as watching performances of the sacred kagura dance at the shrine’s Kagura-den hall. If you want a view of Mt. Yufu, you’ll want to reserve the Seiheki, Suou, Kyara, or Sekichiku rooms, which fall under the “Mt. If a view of the trees is more your style, reserve a “Forest View” room, which includes the Shinshu, Ruri, Moegi, and Matsuba rooms. If you’re traveling with a group of adults, we recommend the “Private Villa” Touou or Geppaku rooms.
There is an indigo field on the island, and there is also an indigo dyeing workshop and an atelier for writers in the elementary school, so it is an environment where it is easy to move in cooperation. This elementary school was set up by Aya Sada of “Natural Nunodokoro no Ya”, a weaving and dyeing artist living in Kakei Roma, as “Kakeroma Handwork Studio”, and several creators used the classroom as an atelier. It is also being used, and we have the island’s handicraft writers get involved in indigo dyeing together, which is useful for making works.