Zamami, Okinawa
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Zamami (座間味村; -son) is a village located in Shimajiri district, Okinawa, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 1,032 and the density of 61.65 persons per km². The total area is 16.74 km².
The main activities on Zamami are scuba-diving, snorkelling and sea kayaking. Many people flock to the island in early spring for the chance to see humpback whales. There are many locally operated sightseeing boats for this purpose, as well as observation platforms located around the island. There are smaller, uninhabited islands nearby which are accessible by boat from Zamami's harbour.
Zamami can be reached by ferry from Naha's Tomari Wharf. The standard Zamami ferry takes two hours, while during peak periods, a 55-minute journey is possible on the Queen Zamami. The Zamami ferry makes a brief stop at the island of Aka, before completing the journey to Zamami.
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