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Seven recommended one-day tours of Miyako Island!
Hello everyone!
When you are busy with work and daily life, you may feel the need to take a break from your daily routine once in a while. I want to get away from the daily grind once in a while!
Miyako Island is a very popular tourist destination where you can make such wishes come true.
Miyakojima Island is the largest island in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture.
The word "island" may give the impression of being small, but in fact, about 50,000 people live on the island, which is surprisingly large, about 2.5 times the area of the inner Yamanote Line.
So the island has many activities to keep tourists busy, not to mention luxurious resort hotels that make you feel as if you are in a foreign country.
This article introduces recommended full-day tours that will enhance your trip to Miyako Island.
If there is a tour that interests you, please visit us.
It will surely take you to an extraordinary world!
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SUP or Canoe! Choice of activity and sea turtle snorkeling!
The first one we will introduce is the Miyako Island standard marine activity & sea turtle snorkeling tour.
For marine activities, visitors can choose between stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and canoeing, and move freely on the water under the guidance of a guide.
SUP is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii.
You may have heard of them since they have been introduced on TV in recent years.
Canoes, on the other hand, are rowed in pairs and paddled in unison, breathing in unison.
Canoeing, where cooperation between two people is essential, is very popular with couple travelers.
This activity allows you to leisurely move about on the blue ocean, and when you get tired, you can leave your oars behind and observe tropical fish and coral reefs swimming in the sea.
Sea turtle snorkeling offers a high probability of encountering sea turtles, which are a must-see when visiting Miyakojima.
Sea turtles are an endangered species that live only in the beautiful oceans of tropical regions.
Other turtle species inhabiting the waters of Miyakojima include the loggerhead, hawksbill, and green turtles.
The tour not only takes you to a point where you can encounter sea turtles, but also allows you to closely observe the beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish in the ocean up close and personal.
Participants will receive a brief snorkeling lesson at the beginning, so beginners can participate with confidence.
Why don't you not just look at the blue sea of Miyako Island from the sea, but actually dive in and enjoy its beauty?
Secretly booming! Pumpkin Cave, an enchanting power spot
This tour takes you to see the Pumpkin Cave, a power spot on Miyako Island that has been secretly attracting attention in recent years.
Also known as "Pumpkin Hole," here you can see unusually pumpkin-shaped stalactites and the emerald green surface of the water.
Its beauty and power are unmatched by other limestone caves!
Since the limestone caves can only be accessed from the sea, visitors swim into them through holes in the rock walls under the guidance of a guide.
After entering the limestone caves and taking time to enjoy the spectacle, visitors can climb on top of the stalactites and jump into the sea from there.
This tour will take you after experiencing marine activities of SUP or canoeing, so you can enjoy popular spots in Miyako Island for a whole day.
Advance reservations are accepted, so if you are unsure about your schedule, please join us!
Sea turtles! Stalactite caves! Miyako Island Attraction Assortment Tour
This is a greedy tour that allows you to enjoy sea turtle snorkeling and limestone cave exploration as a set.
Sea turtle snorkeling offers a high probability of encountering sea turtles, swimming with them, and taking pictures.
In the limestone caves, visitors can take pictures in the mysterious space.
This tour is recommended for those who want to spend the whole day playing around in the ocean!
Enjoy a tropical atmosphere! Tropical snorkeling!
Snorkeling is a very popular marine activity for men and women of all ages.
Snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Miyako Island will surely bring you a wonderful experience.
There are a number of snorkeling spots on Miyako Island, but we will do it at one of the most beautiful spots with large coral reefs and diverse creatures.
The sea of Miyako Island is also called a "natural aquarium," and as the name implies, there are many creatures to interact with.
In addition, the clear inland waters are 2 to 4 meters deep, and the topography is less susceptible to the influence of the open sea, so the waves are calmer.
This tour is very popular among families because it is safe for children.
We recommend it for families who want to interact with living creatures in a safe place with their children, or for those who want to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean!
Tropical snorkeling tour with SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) experience is available here.
Please enjoy the beautiful sea of Miyako Island from the sea and underwater!
Walking tour of Ikema Island & Ogami Island by local guide
In this tour, you can visit Ikema Island, which boasts the best scenery in Miyako Island, northern Miyako Island where there is a snow salt factory, and Ogami Island, which is famous for its power spots, with a guide from the local community.
It can be said that this tour is packed with the charm of Miyako Island.
Ikema Island, the first stop on the tour, is a small island with a circumference of 10 km.
Surrounded by clear blue waters, the island has beautiful white beaches and vast sugar cane fields, offering a unique Okinawan landscape that can be experienced firsthand.
The 1,450-meter-long Ikema Ohashi Bridge spans the distance between Ikema Island and Miyako Island, and from the bridge, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the crystal clear ocean, which is known as "Miyako blue.
This view is said to be worth seeing at least once in a lifetime!
Next stop on Ikema Island is the Snow Salt Factory, where you can observe the production of its specialty, snow salt.
Snow salt is salt refined from seawater of Miyako Island, which contains few impurities and high mineral content, and is characterized by its smooth texture like powdered snow.
Snow salt chinsuko," made with snow salt, is famous as a standard souvenir of Okinawa.
At the factory, visitors can sample snow salt and purchase products made with snow salt, such as "Snow Salt Chinsuko.
Ogamijima is located about 4 km north of Miyakojima, and is even smaller than Ikemajima, with a circumference of 2.3 km.
As the name suggests, this island is revered as an island where gods dwell, and traditional rituals and old traditions have been handed down from generation to generation.
There are several places on the island that are off-limits, so rules must be followed when touring.
It is a little difficult for the average visitor to just drop in, but this is not the case with a tour.
You can visit the island's power spots with a guide, listen to stories, and take your time to explore this mysterious island.
This tour includes transportation service.
If you don't like mornings, or if you don't know the area and feel lost, please make a reservation!
One-day island tour to enjoy the fantastic Blue Cave
This is a one-day tour to visit the beautiful "Blue Cave" on Miyako Island.
The clear blue color of the cave is reflected throughout the space, and light pours in from the vaulted ceiling, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
Even if you are new to diving, you can rest assured that you will be supported by skilled guides.
Please experience the excitement that can only be experienced by those who visit!
Blue CaveLet's get truly intoxicated by the spectacular view of the
Two shots with a clownfish! Boat Diving
Many people probably think of the bears in that Disney movie "Finding Nemo.
This is a tour where you can come into contact with the bears that have become so well known to the public.
While coral reefs are disappearing due to pollution of the sea on a global scale, Miyakojima Island is still home to precious coral reefs and the bear clams that call them home.
Miyako Island is said to be home to all six species of bear fleas found in Japan.
Incidentally, the movie character Nemo is a type of clownfish, which is orange with three white lines and black spots.
During the tour, you can take pictures with a variety of tropical fish, including clownfish.
Make the best memories by interacting with the bears in the beautiful sea of Miyako Island!
in the end
How was our one-day tour of Miyako Island?
All of the day-long tours are a satisfying 100%.
If you are wondering what to do in Miyako Island, please take advantage of these tours.
Well, thank you for reading to the end.
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