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Publications

Newspapers in the Miyako Island and Yaeyama regions have also covered this award.

Miyako Shinpo

According to the Miyako Shinpo, the sea turtle snorkeling tour offered by Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi has been named a winner of the TripAdvisor “Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026”"The Best of the Best"and won the award in the water sports categoryRanked 19th in the worldYou published an article about my election.

Set against the backdrop of Miyako Island’s beautiful ocean, this section introduces experiences where you can encounter wild sea turtles, as well as the guides’ attentive service and tour operations that prioritize safety.

Okinawa Yaeyama Daily News

The Okinawa Yaeyama Daily also ran a story about this award.

We are pleased to announce that Miyako Island’s Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour was ranked 19th in the world in TripAdvisor’s top award, which is selected based on reviews and ratings from travelers around the globe.

We owe this recognition to all of you who regularly join our tours, as well as to everyone who has shared warm reviews and ratings. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude.

Travelers' Choice Awards.What is

TripAdvisor's "Travelers' Choice Awards" are based on reviews submitted by travelers from around the worldReviews and RatingsThis award is selected based on [...].

Among them."The Best of the Best"This is the highest honor, a special award given to only a select few of the listed venues and experiences from around the world.

This award recognizes not only the natural beauty of Miyako Island itself, but also the feedback we’ve received from guests who’ve experienced our tours."I'm glad I participated."I feel this is the result of all the efforts I’ve made over time that have led you to think this way.

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Reasons for Being Selected

One of the main reasons for the positive feedback we received this time was,A heartwarming experience where you can safely encounter wild sea turtles with a high probability of successIt is.

Our guides, who know the waters around Miyako Island inside and out, will carefully assess the day’s sea conditions as they lead you on your tour, ensuring that even beginners can enjoy the underwater world with peace of mind.

PiPi also places a strong emphasis on safety. Through our team of certified guides, tour operations that prioritize safety and avoid pushing participants beyond their limits depending on the situation, and daily training and drills,Activities You Can Enjoy with Peace of Mindis important to us.

According to reviews,"I got to see sea turtles up close." "The guide was friendly and it was fun."We have received many comments like these, and we believe that each and every one of these experiences led to this award.

At ADVENTURE PiPi on Miyako Island
Fun Tours

The Award-Winning Tour'sSea turtle snorkeling tour."Of course, PiPi offers a wide variety of activities that let you fully enjoy Miyako Island’s natural beauty, including SUP, canoeing, the Pumpkin Cave, and sunset tours.

We recommend the half-day tour for those who “want to enjoy a casual, short experience,” and the package plan for those who “want to make the most of their time on Miyako Island.”

We also offer services to help you create lasting travel memories, such as photo gifts and equipment rentals, so even first-time participants can join with confidence.

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Receiving this award and being featured in the newspaper has been a tremendous source of encouragement for us.

We will continue to strive to improve our services so that as many people as possible can safely, enjoyably, and memorably experience the beauty of Miyako Island’s ocean and natural surroundings.

Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPiWe look forward to continuing to offer you charming tours that showcase the beautiful natural scenery of Miyako Island.

If you're thinking about trying activities like sea turtle snorkeling, SUP, or canoeing on Miyako Island, please feel free to join us!

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Nice to meet you! I’m Nacky—I’m originally from Osaka, but I moved to Okinawa after falling in love with the place. I was captivated by the natural beauty and the warmth of the people on Ishigaki Island during my first visit as a tourist, and I moved to Okinawa because I wanted to “get to know this place better and share it with others.” Before I knew it, I found myself moving from one of Okinawa’s outlying islands (such as Ishigaki, Miyako, and Iriomote) to another, and I’m now in my seventh year of living in Okinawa.

Currently, as a staff member at 【ADVENTURE PiPi】, I provide activity experiences to guests visiting Okinawa’s outlying islands, while also writing articles from a local perspective for tourists.

We’re committed to conveying the charm of Okinawa’s remote islands in a “real” and “easy-to-understand” way, sharing information from a local perspective—from tourist attractions and hidden-gem beaches to seasonal activities and how to choose the right tour. We provide helpful information so that even first-time visitors to Ishigaki can enjoy their trip with confidence.

For those of you wondering, “Which of Okinawa’s remote islands are worth visiting?” or “Which activities should I choose?”, we’ll share the latest on the islands with all our heart!