Miyako Island Group Travel

Group Travel in Miyako Island

Have you ever been on a group tour?

There is no precise definition of the term "group travel," but the number of people treated as a group travel by accommodations and other facilities is generally 15 or more.

Typical examples include company trips, club trips, and school trips, and some families may have more than 15 people when they get together with relatives for a trip.

Although such group travel is a great way to travel, there are many challenges when it comes to organizing such trips.

First of all, at the stage of making arrangements, it is necessary to confirm whether there are accommodations that can accommodate a large group of people, and it is also necessary to develop some plans for what you will do and enjoy at the destination.

If you are reading this article and struggling with group travel plans, I would like to recommend the South Sea paradise of Miyako Island!

There are many accommodations that are ready to accommodate large groups, and a wide variety of activities will help you plan your tour.

Above all, a visit to Miyako Island, with its blue ocean known as "Miyako blue," will surely satisfy any visitor, freeing him or her from work, housework, or study and refreshing his or her mind!

Let's take a closer look at Miyako Island from the perspective of a group travel destination.

If you are going on a group trip, Miyako Island is the place to go!

Miyako Island is located approximately 300 km further southwest of the main island of Okinawa.

Located just south of the main island of Okinawa, Miyakojima has a very mild climate with maximum temperatures often exceeding 20°C even in the middle of winter.

Now, the one thing you must be careful about when traveling in a group is the temperature.

In general, women tend to be more sensitive to cold than men, and even people of the same sex have different tolerances to cold and heat.

Especially for group travel, be careful of cold weather. If someone catches a cold or otherwise becomes ill due to the cold, the trip itinerary may be severely disrupted.

This is where Miyakojima's mild climate comes into play.

As mentioned above, Miyako Island has stable and comfortable temperatures even in autumn and winter, making it possible for everyone to spend a comfortable time even when traveling with a large group.

In addition, one of the most important things to keep in mind when traveling in a group is the management of luggage.

Since we will be working in large groups, if each person brings a lot of luggage, the possibility of losing luggage increases that much more.

To avoid such troublesome problems, we want to reduce each person's luggage as much as possible.

On the other hand, Miyakojima Island's mild climate allows you to wear light clothing throughout the year, so you need to bring only a few items of clothing with you.

Clothing makes up a significant portion of travel luggage, so if this is reduced, luggage is reduced and the potential for trouble is reduced by that much.

In addition, although Miyako Island is a popular tourist destination, the number of tourists visiting the island is smaller than on the main island of Okinawa with Naha or on Ishigaki Island, a popular resort destination, so there will be fewer opportunities for group travelers to be bothered.

There are also several local tours that accept groups of 10 to 50 people, making it a very suitable destination for group tours.

However, since it is a tourist destination, you may fall into a case where the accommodations or tours you were planning to use are already occupied by other groups.

As an ironclad rule for group travel, make preliminary preparations such as securing accommodations, transportation, and tour reservations as early as possible.

Since this is a tropical country, the summer season from May to September is high season, and accommodations and other facilities tend to be booked up, so special attention should be paid.

5 recommended activities for group tours in Miyako Island

Next, let's look at some activities that are easy to incorporate into your group tour plans.

When it comes time to make a travel itinerary, you may be surprised at how much time you have to spend just touring the sights.

In this regard, many of the activities available on Miyako Island are not only fun, but also allow for a cohesive time together, making them ideal for incorporating into group tours!

(1) Caving in a limestone cave

Let us start with the odd spots first.

How about taking a group on a thrilling cave expedition?

One of the most popular activity spots on Miyako Island is the Pumpkin Cave, located less than 30 minutes by car from Miyakojima Airport.

Miyako Island was formed by coral uplift and is dotted with a number of limestone caves created by the uplift.

One of the most famous is the Pumpkin Cave.

Reached after an adventurous walk along the coast and a body immersion in the sea, this spot has a huge stalactite shaped like a pumpkin, as the name suggests.

Looking at the rounded pumpkin rock with a size of over 4 meters, you will be able to fully appreciate the greatness and mystery of the island's nature.

The place is also known as a power spot, and there is an episode in which jumping from the top of the rock makes wishes come true, which is sure to be a lot of fun on a group trip.

If you choose a spot that you don't want to miss, the Pumpkin Cave is a solid place to hold on to.

(2) Full-day charter tour

One of the most popular group travel plans is a day charter tour, in which a group rents out a popular local activity tour.

One of the most common concerns for group travelers is whether or not they will cause inconvenience to other guests by traveling in large groups.

There are many situations where you have to be careful, especially if you are the organizer of the trip, and it is not uncommon for you to find that you are so busy taking care of the whole group that you are not able to enjoy yourself.

This is where you want to take advantage of charter tours.

With a charter tour that has a dedicated guide and no other guests, you can enjoy activities without worrying.

You can choose from the following one-day charter tours

Other combinations may be adjusted, so please contact us when you have a request.

If you are lost, this is the one for you! Miyako Island Basic 1 Day Plan

(2) Play in the ocean of Miyako Island! Choice of SUP/Canoe & Snorkeling Set

(3) Choice of SUP or Canoe & Pumpkin Cave Caving 1 Day Set

4) Sea turtle watch and pumpkin hole exploration! Dragon's Palace Set

3) SUP

Have you ever heard of an activity called SUP (Stand Up Paddle Surfing)?

Standing on a surfboard and paddling in the ocean with a paddle, SUP has become a standard activity at resorts around the world because of its low hurdle for people of all ages and genders to enjoy.

The sea of Miyako Island is called "Miyako blue" because of its excellent transparency, and if you look at the surface of the sea while walking on the water, you will be able to see colorful corals and tropical fishes all the way to the sea bottom.

The reason why this SUP experience is recommended for group trips is that it is low enough in difficulty that even those who have no experience in marine activities or who are not very confident in exercise can enjoy it.

Since this is a group trip, we want everyone to be able to enjoy themselves.

Incorporating SUPs into your plans will ensure a fulfilling trip!

Tropical snorkeling

Snorkeling is an essential way to experience the sea of Miyakojima.

Snorkeling is still a staple of group travel.

Even if you are not a good swimmer, you will be able to experience the beautiful sea of Miyako Island with your whole body as you are provided with a snorkel and fins to help you get used to the activity.

You will see an amazing variety and number of tropical fish, and if you are lucky, you may even encounter a sea turtle.

The snorkeling experience, filled with a sense of the extraordinary, will surely be a memory that will last a lifetime.

(5) Night Jungle Tour

When people think of Miyako Island, they tend to imagine blue skies and crystal clear waters during the daytime, but the island also boasts a different kind of beauty at night.

Miyakojima Island has few streetlights, and at night the city lights are almost completely gone, so it is possible to view a star-filled sky that you would never encounter in the city.

In addition, since the jungles of Miyakojima are home to many rare nocturnal creatures, night jungle tours allow visitors to enjoy observing these creatures along with the starry sky.

Enhance your group travel plans at once with this twice-delicious night jungle tour.

5 recommended sightseeing spots for group tours in Miyako Island

Next to activities, we would like to introduce some of the sights that you should definitely visit on your group tour.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip to these spots,The characteristics of famous spots should be kept in mind well in advance.

(1) Sagaribana (Sagaribana)

Sagaribana is a flowering tree native to wetlands in subtropical climates.

Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island are famous for their native habitats, but Miyako Island is also vegetated because of its suitable climate, and you can see sagaribana blooming around June to July.

On Miyako Island, the Soedo Sagaribana cluster is a famous sightseeing spot, and is a very suitable place for group tours because the roads are well maintained.

Sagaribana, with its vanilla fragrance and beautiful white or pink petals, is called "phantom flower" or "one-night flower," a fleeting flower that blooms at night and falls by morning.

The flower is said to "bring good luck," and the experience of viewing this rare flower at night is a great way to enhance your trip.

(2) Watariguchi Beach

Watakuchi no Hama is a beach with powdery sand, located on Irabu Island, which is connected to Miyako Island by a bridge.

The crescent-shaped white beach stretches for about 800 meters, and the wide sandy beach offers a panoramic view of the beautiful blue ocean.

The view of Miyako Island, Kurima Island, and Shimoji Island on the opposite shore is also interesting, and the scenery is one of the best in the entire Okinawa Prefecture.

There are stores on the east and west sides of the beach that rent leisure and activity equipment, and facilities such as stores, restrooms, and showers are available, making it suitable for groups that include children.

Parking lots are provided at both the east and west entrances, making it suitable for group tours in this respect.

(iii) Sawada beach

Sawada no hama (beach), located on Irabu Island, is a natural beach characterized by a landscape of scattered rocks.

This rock is said to have been carried in by the Meiwa Tsunami of 1771, and is a place of scenic beauty where one can experience the grandeur of nature.

It was selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan by the Ministry of the Environment for its unique atmosphere, and is also a popular sunset spot due to the beautiful sunset seen over the rocks.

The hotel is also well-equipped with showers and toilets, making it easy to use for group tours.

In addition, the shallow waters mean that there is less risk of water-related accidents, an advantage that should not be overlooked.

(4) Yamato Boo Oiwa

There are many power spots in the Miyako Archipelago, and Yamatoboo Oiwa is one of them.

Yamatoboo Oiwa is a huge limestone rock with a diameter of 18 meters and a height of 25 meters.

Located in the eastern part of Irabu Island, this city-designated historic site is on the road from Miyakojima to the Makiyama Observatory.

It is a well-known spot that you would pass by if you didn't know about it, and its charm lies in its enormous scale, which makes you think it is a cliff.

Near Yamatoboo Oiwa is a monument commemorating the opening of the Irabu Bridge and the reversion of Okinawa to mainland Japan, so if you are interested in monumental stones, it might be a good idea to drop by as well.

(5) Makiyama Observatory

From the Makiyama Observatory, the highest point on Irabu Island, you can see the whole of Irabu Island.

It is a very popular spot for sightseeing in Miyako Island, especially because it offers a panoramic view of the three bridges, Irabu Ohashi, Kuruma Ohashi, and Ikema Ohashi, which are landmarks of Miyako Island. Since the bridges are built over the sea, the length of each bridge is several kilometers.

The spectacular view with a sense of scale that is uniquely Okinawan will surely bring back memories for everyone.

Near the observatory, hibiscus and other typical tropical flowers are in full bloom, and visitors can enjoy the scenery as well as the tropical travel atmosphere.

It is also an ideal photo spot for group tours, so if you include it in your plans, you will be able to build a fulfilling trip!

summary

We hope you enjoyed our introduction to Miyako Island tourism, focusing on the theme of group travel.

Although group travel tends to be more difficult for those in charge, it is a valuable event that can greatly enhance group cohesion by sharing entertainment and memories.

If you are able to organize a trip well, you are sure to be noticed.

Please do not neglect to prepare in advance and enjoy your trip to Miyako Island to the fullest!

Thank you for reading to the end.

This article was written by.

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