7 recommended summer vacation tours in Miyako Island!

Many of you may be thinking, "I want to spend my summer vacation on Miyako Island."

Summer is the season when Miyako Island attracts many people because of the various tours offered.

Marine sports, jungle exploration, and other tours unique to the island's rich natural environment are very popular!

Why don't you spend the best summer vacation in Miyako Island?

 

I want to spend my summer vacation on Miyako Island!"

I want to make the best memories in Miyako Island in summer!"

For those people, this article introduces a plan to enjoy summer to the fullest on Miyako Island.

We hope you will find it useful for your trip!

 

Let's enjoy popular marine sports! SUP Tour

 

Have you ever heard of SUP?

SUP stands for "stand-up paddle," a new type of marine sport in which you stand on a board and paddle.

 

 

This marine sport originated in Hawaii and has become increasingly popular on Miyako Island in recent years!

The scene is so stylish that there is even a tag "#SUP girls" on Instagram, as if they were taking a walk on the water.

In addition, more and more women are enjoying SUP as a fitness activity that strengthens the core.

 

SUP is one of the recommended marine sports!

Enjoying SUP in the clean ocean of Miyako Island will be a wonderful memory.

You can lie on the board and listen to the sound of the waves and watch the sky.

All equipment used for SUP, such as boards and paddles, can be rented, so you can participate without any equipment.

Therefore, even if you think "SUP sounds fun, but I've never done it before, so I'm not sure...", feel free to join us.

SUP boards are more stable than they look, so once you get used to them, you will be able to paddle easily.

In addition, you can rest assured that local instructors will carefully guide you through the process.

(someone else's) childBut the appeal of SUP is that anyone can enjoy it, even women.

When you visit Miyako Island, please try SUP!

 

 

The summer night sky is a natural planetarium! Welcome to Night Canoeing

 

Miyako Island also has a beautiful starry sky.

Miyakojima Island is also known for its clear air and few streetlights, making it possible to see a star-filled sky.

You will be lost in the night view that you cannot see in everyday life.

It is no exaggeration to say that its beauty is so satisfying to see in photographs.

 

 

On a fine day, please enjoy a night canoeing to view the stars!

You can enjoy canoeing and starry skies on this tour, making it a luxurious experience.

If you are lucky, you may be able to observe the Milky Way and shooting stars.

Canoeing is an easy activity to learn to paddle, and the local guides will take you to the best spots for stargazing.

So, of course, canoeing for beginners is not a problem.

You will be able to experience the charm of Miyako Island at night, which is different from Miyako Island during the daytime.

Please come join us for a canoe tour at night to see the sky full of stars.

 

 

Relaxing canoeing under clear summer skies

 

The next recommendation is canoeing.

Canoeing is a classic marine sport in which you paddle in a boat!

Canoes are stable and can be enjoyed by two or three people, so canoeing is recommended for those who want to enjoy marine sports with their family or friends.

 

 

When you get tired, you can put down the paddle and relax on the water.

The waters of Miyakojima are crystal clear, so you can observe underwater coral reefs and tropical fish even from a canoe!

Another popular activity is to join an evening or night tour and experience canoeing while viewing the beautiful sky.

We hope you will enjoy a relaxing ocean trip with a canoeing experience on Miyako Island.

By learning how to paddle, even beginners can enjoy the sport.

Therefore, even if you have never held a canoe paddle before, we encourage you to join our tours!

In addition, the canoes are very stable, so there is absolutely no need to worry about them tipping over and falling into the sea!

If you have children, take them on the boat with you for a wonderful canoeing experience that will last a lifetime.

 

 

One of the highest encounter rates in the world! Sea Turtle Snorkeling

 

When it comes to Okinawa, snorkeling is a must.

It is a great place for snorkeling as many coral reefs can be seen even in shallow water.

In the sea of Miyakojima, you can see colorful coral reefs and tropical fish, as well as cute sea turtles.

For this reason, snorkeling tours are popular on Miyako Island, where you can meet sea turtles!

 

 

Especially in summer, sea turtles lay eggs!

If you join a tour, a guide will take you to the point where the sea turtles are, and you will have a fairly high chance of seeing them.

Snorkeling allows visitors to get up close and personal with sea creatures and even swim with them.

It is also possible to take pictures with sea turtles, which will surely be a wonderful memory.

Photographs are taken by the guide with a waterproof camera, and the photo data is given as a gift!

If you are lucky, you may even see sea turtles eating.

We invite you to enjoy snorkeling with sea turtles in the sea of Miyakojima!

Even if you are not confident in your swimming skills, you are welcome to join us!

A local guide will be on hand to assist you and make sure you are well supported.

Even if you cannot swim at all, you will feel like a fish in Miyako Island.

 

 

Discover coconut crabs! Jungle Adventure!

 

Miyako Island, rich in nature, is also home to magnificent jungles.

Summer is also a great time to observe creatures that cannot be seen in everyday life, as they are very active.

Miyako Island is home to many rare creatures, the most notable of which is the coconut crab!

Do you know about coconut crabs?

In Japan, this rare creature can be found only in the Yaeyama and Miyako Islands and the main island of Okinawa.

 

 

On Miyako Island, it is designated as a natural monument.

They are more than 40 cm long and weigh more than 4 kg, and their huge scissors are said to be as powerful as a lion's bite.

The coconut crab is an endangered species whose numbers are decreasing every year, so you will be lucky if you see one!

If you join a tour, a local guide will take you to places where you might see coconut crabs.

Because of its powerful size, it will have a strong impact at first sight.

Palm crabs are nocturnal and hide behind rocks or in burrows during the day.

So if you would like to see coconut crabs, please join us for a night tour!

However, coconut crabs are protected as an endangered species, so please do not catch them and bring them home.

Also, the scissors of the coconut crab are very dangerous, so even if you find one, do not touch it and watch over it gently.

 

 

Enjoy the best morning of your life! Sunrise SUP

 

Why don't you enjoy SUP and have a great start to your day?

SUP during the day or at night is popular, but SUP enjoyed in the morning is also recommended.

 

 

Sunrise SUP involves going out to the ocean early in the morning and paddling offshore while soaking up the morning sun.

You can enjoy the luxury of watching the sunrise while swaying in the waves on the quiet sea.

The sight of the sun rising over the horizon is sure to leave a lasting impression on your memory!

Many morning SUPers also enjoy yoga on their boards.

Clear your mind and body with yoga under the sun and feeling the ocean breeze.

On days when the waves are calm, please try SUP yoga.

If you want to enjoy marine sports in the morning, join a morning SUP tour!

 

 

Cost-effective tour to enjoy the whole day

 

We have introduced a variety of tours.

Miyako Island offers a variety of activities such as SUP, canoeing, snorkeling, and exploration activities, so what to experience andMany of you may be wondering what to do.

For you, we recommend a tour that allows you to experience multiple activities.

It is cosmopolitan because you can fully enjoy the charms of Miyako Island in a single day!

Please check out two such plans.

 

First is the SUP & sea turtle snorkeling tour.

This plan allows you to enjoy two major marine sports, SUP and snorkeling!

If you would like to try canoeing rather than SUP, you can also switch to canoeing.

While enjoying canoeing and SUP, we will head to the snorkeling point.

Snorkeling allows you to enjoy the Miyako blue ocean with coral reefs and sea turtles.

With two experiences in one plan, you will have a very satisfying time.

Please enjoy all the marine sports in Miyako Island with this plan.

 

 

Next is the Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave Tour.

In addition to snorkeling, this tour offers the luxury of exploring limestone caves.

There is a limestone cave called "Pumpkin Hole" on Miyako Island.

Upon entering the cave, visitors will see a huge stalactite with a strange shape,Its shape looks like a pumpkin, giving it the nickname "pumpkin hole.

This pumpkin hole is also a popular power spot on Miyako Island!

 

 

You will feel the mystery of nature as the stalactites are said to have grown over millions of years.

There is also a rumor that if you jump into the ocean from the 3-meter-high pumpkin hole, your wish will come true.

Climb to the top of Pumpkin Hole, and an even more beautiful sight awaits you on the way up.

 

Caving," an adventure in a limestone cave, is an exciting and thrilling experience!

Caving allows you to experience the beauty of nature and enjoy a full-body adventure.

Why don't you explore Pumpkin Hall and enjoy its fantastic charm?

You can also walk to Pumpkin Hole along the beautiful Horaga Spring beach.

One of the pleasures is to observe marine creatures along the way.

Incidentally, helmets and lights necessary for exploring limestone caves are provided if you join a tour, so you don't have to worry.

We hope you will enjoy exploring the limestone caves in combination with snorkeling.

 

 

in the end

 

What did you think of our recommended summer vacation tours on Miyako Island?

On Miyako Island, you can experience a variety of activities.

Exploring the jungle, limestone caves, marine sports, and other fun activities unique to the rich natural environment of Miyako Island!

You are sure to have a fun summer vacation.

You can join marine activity tours during the daytime and enjoy the night tours at night to savor the star-filled sky.

We invite you to join our Miyako Island tour and create wonderful summer vacation memories!

We hope that the tours we have introduced here will be helpful to you in your travels.

Thank you for reading to the end.