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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Japan",
    "addressLocality": "Amami"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Japan Airlines (JAL)",
    "All Nippon Airways (ANA)",
    "Skymark Airlines",
    "Peach Aviation"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Amami",
  "code": "ASJ",
  "connection_tips": "Amami Airport is the main island gateway for Amami Oshima, and the connection is usually a straightforward domestic transfer inside a single terminal. Arrivals, departures, bus stops, car rentals, and the observation deck are all in the same compact building, so the airport works efficiently as long as travelers keep to the domestic schedule and allow a reasonable transfer buffer when connecting onward.\n\nThe ground leg is usually a Shima Bus or taxi ride into Naze, and the difference between the two is mainly speed and convenience. If you want flexibility for beaches, ferry piers, or outer-island day trips, it is worth booking a car in advance during summer or holiday peaks because the island is much easier to explore by road once you have a vehicle waiting.\n\nASJ closes soon after the final scheduled flight, so there is no benefit in treating it like a 24-hour hub. Cash in yen is still useful for buses and small local expenses, while the airport itself offers Wi-Fi, charging points, and a good observation area that makes the wait comfortable without pretending to be a large metropolitan terminal. A booked car also helps when you want the ferry or beach access to run on time.\n",
  "country": "Japan",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=JPY",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Try Amami specialty 'Keihan' chicken rice at 2F restaurant.",
    "Rooftop observation deck overlooks coral reefs and East China Sea.",
    "Car rental essential - book ahead for summer/New Year periods.",
    "Shima Bus to Naze downtown: 60min journey costs 1,100 yen.",
    "JAL/ANA check-in closes 20min before departure - arrive early."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Amami+Airport+Amami",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "has_commercial_service": true,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=JPY",
  "iataCode": "ASJ",
  "icao": "RJKA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 28.43083333,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amami Airport is a good short domestic layover airport because the terminal is compact, the food and observation areas are usable, and the airport is set up for straightforward island transfers. If you have a longer stop, you can think about a controlled landside break only if your return margin is genuinely comfortable, because island schedules and weather still matter more than the terminal's easy layout suggests.",
  "longitude": 129.7129974365,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at ASJ, contact the airline before leaving the terminal and ask whether the best recovery stays on Amami Oshima or shifts through Kagoshima or another domestic island routing. Since flights are more limited than at a mainland hub, baggage protection and the next confirmed seat should be settled before you assume a relaxed same-day fix is available.",
  "name": "Amami Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "KOJ",
      "name": "Kagoshima Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "KKX",
      "name": "Kikai Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Amami Airport (ASJ) serves as the primary aviation hub for Amami Oshima Island in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture. The airport features a modern, compact terminal building that efficiently handles both domestic scheduled flights and occasional international charters. The layout is designed for ease of use, with the first floor dedicated to arrivals and airline check-in counters, while the second floor houses the departure gates and security screening facilities.\n\nInside the terminal, travelers can enjoy a range of amenities that showcase the unique culture of the Amami Islands. Several restaurants and cafes serve local delicacies such as 'Keihan' (chicken rice), providing a final taste of the island's culinary heritage before departure. Multiple souvenir shops offer traditional Oshima Tsumugi silk products, local sweets, and handmade crafts. For those seeking relaxation, a paid passenger lounge is available on the second floor, offering a quiet environment with complimentary soft drinks.\n\nOne of the most notable features of the Amami terminal is the panoramic observation deck located on the roof. This open-air space provides visitors with stunning views of the aircraft on the apron against the backdrop of the emerald-green East China Sea and the island's lush, mountainous terrain. The airport is fully accessible, offering free rental wheelchairs and strollers at the information desk, along with multi-purpose restrooms and tactile paving for visually impaired passengers.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amami_Airport"
}