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Miyako Island and Camping
Many of you may be camping enthusiasts or considering a camping experience in combination with your travel plans.
Even if you want to enjoy camping with familiar camping equipment, it is difficult to bring a complete set of camping gear to Miyakojima.
You can bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and mountain gear if you have it, but it will be a large piece of luggage.
Furthermore, butane gas and gasoline cans must be obtained after arriving at Miyakojima, right?
So, whether you are familiar with camping or a beginner, we recommend using glamping facilities and campgrounds.
Glamping is a nature experience that combines the best of camping with hotel-like services without the hassle of setting up tents and preparing meals.
Created in the U.K. in 2005, there are more than 250 glamping spots throughout the U.K., mainly in the suburbs of London.
Since then, it has become extremely popular in Europe and the United States and is now a familiar outdoor activity in Japan.
To experience the great nature of Miyako Island to your heart's content, we recommend using glamping facilities and enjoying easy camping with no need to set up and take down tents.
You can feel nature differently from other activities.
Furthermore, Miyako Island is the only place in Okinawa where you do not have to worry about hubs, so you can enjoy glamping and camping in peace.
If you are interested in experiencing the nature of Miyako Island, please consider glamping and camping.
◆Introduction to campgrounds
0Glamping
There are three glamping facilities on Miyako Island and one on Irabu Island.
You can enjoy easy camping with no need to set up and take down.
Prussian blue
This new facility opened in 2015.
Located right in the center of the island, there are no residences around.
Large tents 5m wide by 3m high made by Nordics are scattered throughout the vast site, with sofas, beds, and refrigerators in the tents.
The inside of the tent is hygienic, and the entrance and exit zippers are double-layered to prevent insects from entering.
The owner sometimes organizes campfires with other guests in the evenings.
It's a great way to remember your trip.
Wake up to the sound of birds in the morning and enjoy a peaceful time unrestricted by time.
Basic Information
Name: Pension Prussian Blue
Address: 1188-6 Uenohara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL: 0980-76-2468
Check-in: 15:00-18:00
Check-out time: 11:00
Parking: Available (7 spaces)
Facilities in the building: restrooms, bathrooms, non-smoking rooms, delivery service
Pets: Not allowed
Access: 6 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
●RuGu
This facility just opened in 2019 on Kurima Island (Kurima).
This is a villa type with one trailer house type guest room for rent.
Each room has a capacity of four people, and the rooms are furnished with Simmons beds, just like a hotel.
From the rooftop you can watch the sunrise or sunset.
The location is sure to satisfy you with its beautiful view of the starry sky.
In addition, Nagasaki Beach, the southernmost point of Kuruma Island, is only a 20-second walk away, so you can enjoy swimming in the sea.
Barbecuing is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and barbecue is popular for its delicious meat.
If you are staying at the hotel, please taste it.
Basic Information
Facility Name: RuGu
Address: 156-71 Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL: 0980-79-0070
Check-in: 15:00 - 21:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Parking: Available
Facilities: bar, barbecue garden, internet access, air conditioning, toilets
Pets: Not allowed
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Camp Roo Miyakojima
Camping and chanpuru, a combination of camping and chanpuru, is truly a great way to coordinate camping and sightseeing on Miyako Island.
They will introduce you to spots and places to eat that only the locals know that you cannot experience at hotels or guest houses.
Why don't you experience Miyako Island that is not in the guidebooks?
Basic Information
Facility Name：Campuru Miyakojima
Address: 4103-12 Hirara-Karimata, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture (office)
TEL: 080-3956-2661
Parking: confirm at time of reservation
Pets: Allowed (prior notice required)
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Fee:
10,000 Yen / per person per night
20,000 / 2 nights per person (plan with authentic Okinawan cuisine and sanshin performance)
5,000 yen / person per night (bring your own tent plan) *Equipment rental available
Glamping Service TAO
We specialize in glamping on Irabu Island, which can be reached by bridge from Miyako Island.
Many of the tents available are also large, and are recommended for families with children and families of friends.
Rates are set based on a typical family (2 adults and 3 children) on Miyako Island (from 26,000 yen).
It is nice to know that everything is included, including setting up and taking down tents and barbecue equipment, so you don't need to bring anything with you.
To our surprise, this is the only campground on Irabu Island where bonfires can be built.
Please enjoy your original glamping experience by utilizing various options.
Basic Information
Facility name: Glamping Service TAO
Address: 873-5 Higashi Nakasone, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL: 080-5153-5291
Parking: confirm at time of reservation
Facilities in the building: Shower
Pets: to be confirmed at time of reservation
Access: 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
https://www.asoview.com/base/151192/
Mail: kenta@creollc.jp (to Kenta Nakanishi)
0Camping car
Campers can be rented near Miyako Airport.
●Oceans Resort Miyakojima
This resort facility offers hotel accommodations, activities, campervan rentals, and even wedding experiences.
The resort also has a large public bath with a view and a restaurant.
For campervan rentals, there is a dedicated rental store (Oceans Drive) operated by the resort.
The rental store is located near Miyako Airport and also offers a shuttle service between Miyako Airport and Shimojijima Airport, so if you wish to use this service, please let them know when you make a reservation.
In addition, Oceans Drive guests can use the resort's facilities and have the option of barbecues and activities, so check it out if you are considering renting a camper.
The camper can accommodate up to seven people and has beds for five.
Driving is possible with a regular driver's license.
Why not use it with your friends or family?
Basic Information
Facility name: Oceans Resort Miyakojima
Address: 940-1 Gusukubebora, Jobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL： 0980-77-8012
Access: 25 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Basic Information
Facility Name: Oceans Drive
Address: 1290-1 Hirara Matsubara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL: 0980-77-2150
Access: 4 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Fee: from 20,000 yen per night, bedding set rental separately
0 campsite
Okinawa Prefectural Miyako Youth House
Terms of use,
The group must have approximately 10 or more members.
Adults or youth must be in charge of leading the group.
A concrete plan of activities must be made in advance.
Other persons deemed appropriate by the director (those who come to the island for sightseeing purposes are not allowed to use the accommodation).
The first two are the following.
It is mainly used for school nature study and club activity camps, often for one to several nights.
It is a good learning experience, with supplies for self-catering.
Reservations are accepted from February every year.
Basic Information
Name: Okinawa Prefectural Miyako Youth House
Address: 1164 Hirara Higashinakasonezoe, Miyakojima City
TEL：0980-72-8883
Access: 10 minutes by car from Taira Port
Fee: Campsites: Adults 260 yen, children 150 yen.
URL:http://www.lll-okinawa.info/shisetu/miyako/index.php
Guest House Camping Village
This facility is located on Irabu Island, where you can enjoy camping.
A campsite is attached to a freestanding cottage.
The cottages are Western-style rooms for two or five people, and offer a relaxing atmosphere without worrying about your surroundings.
This campground has a large, beautiful lawn, and is less windy than campgrounds near the beach, making it easier to spend time here.
It takes only 5 minutes to walk to the beach in Sawada, so it is good for a stroll.
Please note that payment is accepted in cash only.
Basic Information
Facility Name: Minshuku Camping Village
Address: 645-1 Irabu Kuninaka, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：0980-78-3100
Access: 5 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport
Fee: (cottage) 3,000-4,000 yen per adult, 3,000 yen per junior high school student, 2,000 yen per elementary school student
(Campsite) 700 yen per person
Beach in Sawada
It is located on Irabu Island, across the bridge from Miyako Island.
The shallow white sand beach and blue ocean continue, and many visitors enjoy snorkeling during the summer.
However, Sawada no Hama is not a beach in accordance with Okinawa Prefecture regulations.
There are no lifeguards or lifesavers, so please be sure to check for safety before entering the water.
Sawada beach has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan and is famous for its beautiful sunsets.
The view from the observatory is spectacular and should be experienced for yourself.
Toilets and showers are available for saltwater visitors, and simple tents can be set up, but please note that it is not managed as a campground.
There are places where you can barbecue, so you can enjoy barbecuing by buying food at a supermarket a short distance away.
Basic Information
Facility Name: Sawada no Hama
Address: 1725-2 Irabu Sawada, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：0980-78-6250 (Miyakojima City Hall, Tourism Division, Tourism and Commerce Bureau)
Parking: Available
Access: 5 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport
Pina Nagama Beach
It is one of the most popular beaches among the locals, located just a 5-minute walk from downtown.
Pina Nagama Beach has nets to prevent jellyfish, so you can enjoy swimming with peace of mind.
Swimming is allowed from April to October, and toilets and showers are available.
It is also famous as a sunset spot.
Barbecues are prohibited on Pina Gama Beach.
Barbecues are allowed in the adjacent Pina Gama Sea Sky Sukoyaka Park, so please follow the rules and have fun.
Basic Information
Facility Name: Painagama Beach
Address: 338-3 Hirara Shimozato, Miyakojima City
TEL: 0980-76-6507 (Miyakojima City Hall Urban Planning Division)
Parking: Available
Access: 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Maehama Beach
If you pitch your tent at low tide, you may be surprised to find that you are too close to the ocean.
The ground is sandy with a little shade.
Facilities are limited to showers and toilets, but it is a relatively convenient beach for camping with stores nearby.
Please do not forget to visit the Miyakojima City Hall Shimoji Branch Office and notify them in advance.
Enjoy camping on the most beautiful beach in the East.
Basic Information
Facility Name: Maehama Beach
Address: 1199-1 Shimoji Yonaha, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：0980-76-6001
Parking: Available
Access: 11 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Higashi Heian Nasazaki
The cape is located at the easternmost tip of Miyako Island and juts out into the sea for a distance of 2 km.
It is also famous as a spot with a spectacular sunrise.
There are also restrooms and a parlor that serves light meals that is open seasonally.
Be careful of the weather when camping here.
Be especially careful during high winds.
Basic Information
Facility name: Higashiheanamazaki
Address: Gusukube Bora Henna, Jobe Bora Henna, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
TEL：0980-76-6507
Parking: Available
Access: 35 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Y's Garden Karimata (Karimata Campground)
It is the only campground on Miyako Island that just opened in March 2020.
The "empty-handed" plan, which includes rental of a complete set of camping equipment plus food, is very convenient.
You can also enjoy marine activities as an option.
Guest rooms with bathrooms and toilets are also available for beginner campers and families.
Check out the different types of rooms available to suit your own preferences.
This one overlooks the Miyako blue ocean and you can enjoy the view as well.
Basic Information
Facility name: Y's Garden Karimata Campground
Address: 1713-1 Hirara-Karimata, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL：080-6495-2150
Pets: Not allowed
Parking: Available
Access: 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
https://www.nap-camp.com/okinawa/14297?fbclid=IwAR3gFlusbe6sE5JDJZmsWOxQmzJstdmlAETbnWpMI91t8eOtoaGCQc0r2pE
Kukuru San'ai Nature School
If you are interested in experiencing life on Miyako Island, this is the place for you.
It is a facility where people can enjoy the rich nature, beautiful ocean, and harvesting of the fields.
Various types of rooms are available, including campervans, cottages, tents, and glamping tents, and you can choose the type you prefer.
This place also has a barbecue garden and offers a grocery delivery service.
Basic Information
Facility Name: Kukuru San'ai Nature School
Address: 1902-3 Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL：090-1302-0555
Check-in: 15:00 - 21:00
Check-out time: ~9:00
Pets: Allowed
Parking: Available
Access: 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
summary
We introduced glamping and camping on Miyako Island.
How was it?
Camp Roo Miyakojima and glamping service TAO produce a unique way of playing with the locals, so you will be able to experience life on Miyakojima more closely.
There are also other facilities where visitors can camp with nothing, and we hope we have conveyed to you that you can casually experience the nature of Miyako Island.
Why not experience it once when you stay on Miyako Island?
Thank you for reading to the end.