was a village located on Amami Ōshima in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 1,943 and a density of 16.44 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 118.16 km<sup>2</sup>.

On March 20, 2006, Sumiyō, along with the city of Naze, and the town of Kasari (also from Ōshima District), was merged to create the city of Amami.

Education

Schools in the municipality included:

  • Toujou Elementary and Junior High School (東城小中学校)
  • Sumiyou Junior High School (住用中学校)
  • Sumiyou Elementary School (住用小学校)

Points of interest

  • Amami Islands Botanical Garden

References

  • Official website or Amami