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Miyako Island Women's Trip
Hello everyone!
It is a blissful time to get away from your usual studies and work to eat delicious food and sightsee in a beautiful place on vacation.
Traveling as a couple or in a mixed gender group can be fun, but men and women often have different tastes in things.
Have you ever had the experience of feeling that a man might not be so interested in this place, or that he might not like this kind of food? Have you ever had the experience of feeling self-conscious because you wanted to enjoy the view more?
In this respect, a girls-only trip can be enjoyed without having to worry.
Miyakojima Island, which we recommend here, is perfect for a girls' trip, with a variety of activities to relieve stress, delicious food unique to the tropics, and spectacular spots that look great on SNS!
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What is Miyako Island?
Miyako Island is located approximately 300 km further southwest from the main island of Okinawa.
There are several islands in the immediate vicinity, each connected to the other by bridges across the sea, making it easy to come and go.
The best part of Miyako Island is the jewel-like blue sea, praised as "Miyako blue.
It boasts some of the clearest visibility in Japan, and even from the sea you can see tropical fish swimming in the water.
Another attraction is the white sandy beach that shines against the blue ocean and the clear blue sky.
The sea around Miyako Island is covered with coral, and the broken pieces of coral have accumulated on the island's beaches over a long period of time.
Coral has the property of turning white when it is crushed, and the accumulation of such coral fragments forms a truly white sandy beach, not metaphorically.
Miyakojima Island, with its blue sea and white sandy beaches, is home to many Instagram-worthy spots that are essential for women's travel, and there are many locations popular among Instagrammers.
Miyako Island is suitable for women's travel!
One of the major differences between male and female travelers is the amount of luggage they must bring.
Compared to men, who can keep the amount of luggage they carry to a small amount if they want to trim it down, women tend to carry more luggage.
Women's clothes are slightly bulkier than men's clothes, and there are inevitably many essential items that cannot be cut back, such as cosmetics and hair and skin care products.
Miyako Island is the place to focus on!
Miyako Island is located far to the southwest of the main island of Okinawa and has a very mild climate throughout the year.
Even in midwinter, most days the maximum temperature is above 20°C, maintaining a comfortable climate from late summer to early fall.
Since you can always wear a short-sleeved one, you can keep your luggage small, especially in midwinter when you tend to have a lot of clothes.
Travelers often end up with more luggage on their return trip due to the purchase of local items and souvenirs.
However, if you travel to Miyako Island with less luggage, you can enjoy shopping to your heart's content!
Perfect for a girls' trip to Miyako Island! 5 photogenic sightseeing spots
The value of things change with the times.
The same is true in the travel industry, and in this age of social networking, the most sought-after aspect of tourism is photogenicity.
Especially for women's travelers, visiting photogenic spots is a must, isn't it?
We would like to introduce five of the best spots on Miyako Island that are dotted with spectacular views.
Yonaha Maehama Beach
If you visit Miyako Island, the first thing you should check out is Yonaha Maehama Beach, which is reputed to be the most beautiful beach in the East.
The contrast between the powdery fine white sand and the emerald green ocean is beautiful, and the beach is also popular for its shallow waters, making it possible for even those who are not good swimmers to enjoy swimming.
It is also a beach where you can enjoy various activities and marine sports, and you will be able to experience a variety of fun activities such as snorkeling, jet skiing, and wakeboarding.
Beach equipment such as parasols can be rented, so visitors with only a bathing suit and simple hand luggage can enjoy the ocean to the fullest.
Since the beach is located on the southwest coastline, you can watch the sun set over the horizon in the evening, and after the sun sets, you can see the stars shining in the clear night sky of Miyakojima.
It is a picturesque beach at any time of the day, and is often used for wedding photography, so it is a guaranteed photo-worthy spot!
Enjoy the sea of Miyako at Yonaha Maehama Beach, where you can have fun in various ways.
Address: 1199-1 Aza Yonaha, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Phone number: 0980-76-2177
Toilet: Yes
Shower: Available
Stores: Yes
Admission: Free
Access: 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, 30 minutes by car from Hirara Port
Parking: Free
Utopia Farm
For a gourmet experience and location at the same time, visit Utopia Farm, where tropical fruits such as mangoes, dragon fruit, and passion fruit are grown.
The facility has a mango orchard dedicated to mangoes and a fruit orchard growing other fruits, as well as a flower garden area growing plants specific to the subtropical climate.
The flowers, such as bougainvillea and hibiscus, which cannot be seen on the mainland, are in full bloom, and visitors can experience the tropical atmosphere as much as they want.
Visitors can also taste sweets made from ripe fruit in the park.
Instead of the "tasty, but a little rustic in appearance" sweets that are common in the countryside, the tropical colors of the tropical fruits are used to create a picture-perfect sweet treat.
The pastel-colored fruit soft serve and yellow mango sweets that are bright to the eye are must-take souvenirs!
Parking is available, so it is recommended to stop by instead of a café for a break between drives.
Location: Ueno Aza Miyaguni, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Access: 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Parking: Available
Meals (nearby): Available
Toilet: Yes
17END
If you go through a narrow alley on Shimoji Island, which can be crossed by land from Miyako Island, you will reach 17 END, a beach famous for its spectacular view.
You may have thought this land, which reads One Seventh End, was a strange name.
The 17 END is actually a beach at the edge of Shimojishima Airport on Shimojishima Island.
The 17 stands for the angle of the runway, and the END stands for the end of the runway.
Once a minor tourist attraction known only to those in the know, it is now a popular destination visited by numerous Instagrammers as it slowly becomes more and more well-known, especially on social networking sites.
The ocean facing the small beach, which has the atmosphere of a private beach, is crystal clear, and on a fine day, it is famous for its sparkling sunlight and unrealistically beautiful scenery.
The view changes dramatically at both low and high tide, so it might be a good idea to visit twice at different times of the day.
When heading there from Miyako Island, you can also enjoy the view of the Irabu Bridge and Irabu Island, so be sure to take a drive there as well.
One note of caution: the road beside the airport to get to the beach is narrow, and as it became more well-known and more people came to visit, the number of traffic accidents became a problem.
To prevent accidents from occurring, the road is currently closed to vehicles from the middle of the road to the 17 END.
Keep in mind that you will have to park your car in front of the beach and walk for a while so as not to inconvenience the locals.
Address: Irabu Sawada, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from Sarahama Port
pond in a garden
On Shimoji Island, the same island as 17END, a slightly eccentric spot called Street Pond is located on the west coast along the airport's runway.
It is characterized by two circular ponds in a row. The ponds, which were formed by tidal currents that gouged out the Ryukyu limestone, are connected underground, and are called "doriike" (meaning "passing pond") because they can be entered and passed through under the sea.
It is a popular diving spot and offers interesting scenery as the color of the sea changes depending on the material of the limestone, the difference in tides, and reflections of light.
The color of the water, which changes with each layer, is like a stylish cocktail.
The interplay of factors such as thermocline (temperature differences), chemocline (salinity), and the number of plankton in the sea create the beautiful hues, which may be interesting to investigate if you are interested.
It is said to be a dream destination for divers, but of course, you can experience its beauty just by peering into it from land, not by diving.
This place has been designated as a national scenic beauty spot and a natural monument under the name of "Shimojishima Street Pond," so its excellence as a scenic spot is endorsed by the national government!
If you are planning to visit the Miyako Archipelago, this is a must-see spot.
Address: Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
iguana rock
Lastly, I will introduce Iguana Rock, shaped like an iguana, located in the northern part of Irabu Island.
The Miyako Archipelago is dotted with many oddly shaped rocks and stones, and in addition to Iguana Iwa, there are many other oddly shaped rocks, such as Whale Iwa, which is shaped like a whale.
Why go all the way to see a rock? You may wonder, "Why go all the way to the top of the rock?" But the best part of this spot, in addition to the interesting shape of the rock itself, is the spectacular view from the top.
The Miyako Archipelago has a low-altitude terrain and there are few high points from which to get a broad view of the island, but from the top of this iguana rock you can enjoy a panoramic view of the nature and blue sea of Irabu Island.
Similarly, the Triangle Point is a well-known spot for enjoying views from high altitude, but Iguana Rock is more accessible and safer on the road.
In addition, the sea near Iguana Rock is teeming with coral and tropical fish, and the waves are not high, so snorkeling and diving can be enjoyed with peace of mind.
After enjoying the scenery and taking pictures, we highly recommend the course that flows into marine activities on the same leg of the tour.
One note of caution: the top of the rock is a precipitous cliff.
Be careful not to get carried away with taking pictures and endanger yourself.
Address: Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Parking: Available (spaces available)
Toilet: None
Shower: No
Changing rooms: None
Stores: None
5 tours that are perfect for a girls' trip that will make you look like a picture-perfect girl!
Next to the spots, we would like to introduce some tours that you should definitely visit on your girls' trip.
If you join a local tour, you will surely be able to see the charm of Miyako Island that you would not be able to see if you just go around by yourself!
Tropical Snorkeling
There are many spots in the Miyako Archipelago where you can see colorful coral and tropical fish, such as the sea near Iguana Rock mentioned above.
Miyakojima Island, created by the uplift of coral reefs, is low in elevation and has no mountains or rivers, so the mud and sand that run off into the sea do not muddy the sea water.
In addition, corals in the sea use carbon dioxide to discharge minerals and oxygen, which has a positive effect and keeps the clarity of the sea even higher.
Snorkeling is a popular activity on Miyako Island for people of all ages and both men and women, and is easy to experience even for those with no experience.
Miyako Island is home to many creatures even in shallow waters, so even snorkeling beginners can easily enjoy colorful underwater walks.
Depending on the location, you may be lucky enough to see sea turtles or manta rays!
We invite you to experience snorkeling in the Miyako blue ocean, one of the most beautiful in the world.
Sunrise SUP
Why not spend a long day on your trip to Miyako Island, waking up gracefully with an early morning activity?
The Sunrise SUP tour is an early morning start for SUP (Stand Up Paddle Surfing), an activity in which you stand on a surfboard and paddle in the ocean.
Sunrise SUP takes place early in the morning when the temperature has yet to rise, before the sun rises, and we go out to the ocean in the dark.
Paddling in the quiet, clear morning air, with the voices of creatures and chirping birds as background music, you will feel a sense of elation as if you have become one with the majestic ocean.
SUP, an activity that originated in Hawaii, is also attracting a lot of attention, especially among celebrities in the U.S. and Europe, for its fitness and core training benefits.
Because the board is surprisingly stable, SUP yoga, in which yoga poses are performed while SUPing, has become popular in recent years, and if the board is ridden well, the whole body is sure to be activated efficiently.
Why not start your day off on the best note by letting the tropical morning sun inspire every cell in your body?
Sunset Canoeing
After sunrise, sunset is the next thing you want to keep in check.
Miyako Island is known for some of the most beautiful sunsets in Japan.
Because there is nothing to block the sunset from the cape or beach, you can see the sunset on the horizon and enjoy the sunset while cruising or doing other activities.
Sunset canoeing is also a popular activity for viewing the perfect sunset.
There is nothing better than the time you can spend on the sea, which has been tinted a madder red by the setting sun, watching the sun set and fading into a dusk.
On Miyako Island, you can see not only a bright red sunset, but also a green flash just before the sun sets.
If you can capture a beautiful sunset on Miyako Island, it is sure to be on SNS.
We encourage you to try sunset canoeing.
Jungle Night Tour
If we come to morning and evening, we must also introduce tours that allow you to taste the night life of Miyako Island.
Unlike the lively mood of the day, nighttime on Miyako Island is quiet and somewhat mysterious.
The air is clean because the area has not been developed from the viewpoint of nature conservation, and there are few city lights, so when the sun goes down, the night sky is filled with beautiful stars.
The starry sky that literally fills the entire sky, rather than being dotted with a few stars, is like a natural planetarium.
Miyako Island is famous for being able to observe 86 of the 88 constellations due to its latitude, and even the Southern Cross, which should not be seen in the northern hemisphere.
You can see an overwhelmingly starry sky from anywhere on the island compared to the mainland, but if you want to visit the best starry sky spots, you should definitely take a tour.
The Jungle Night Tour is not only a great way to see nocturnal tropical creatures in the jungles of Miyakojima at night, but also to encounter the perfect starry sky.
A nighttime jungle tour filled with thrills and romance is sure to make a girl's trip a blast.
Sagaribana Tour
The last tour we will introduce is a tour to view the "phantom flower," the sagaribana.
Sagaribana is a plant that grows naturally in wetlands in subtropical climates, especially near mangroves, so it is not easily seen outside of Okinawa.
It can be appreciated only from May to July, and is loved by many for its ephemeral nature, blooming at night and falling by morning.
It has a sweet vanilla-like fragrance, and its pink, white, and red petals are very bright.
If you join a night tour of sagaribana in Miyakojima, you can see them lit up, and if you join a sagaribana tour in the early morning, you can witness them just as they are dispersing.
Although the tour is only available for a limited period of time, we highly recommend that you join the tour if the time is right!
summary
We have introduced Miyako Island focusing on the concept of a women's trip.
Sometimes it is fun to travel only with women.
Basically, the main mode of transportation on Miyako Island is by rental car, but the land is flat and there is little traffic, so even those who do not usually drive can feel at ease.
Pleasant climate, beautiful location, delicious tropical food and social networking!
Anyway, the island is packed with attractions that are perfect for travel, so we hope you will consider it as a candidate destination for a fun women's trip.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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