The second largest of the Amami Islands boasts impressive coralline limestone formations on its coastline, as well as lovely beaches. Its capital, Kametsu, lies on the east coast, and its airport adjoins the commercial port of Hetono on the west coast. Several flights a day operated by the airline JAL connect Tokunoshima to the main island, Amami-Ōshima, located 20km further north, in 25min. There are also daily ferry services to Tokunoshima from Okinoerabu (1hr 50min) and Amami-Ōshima (3hr 20min).