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Miyako Island Couples
Hello everyone!
It is fun for couples to go out together.
Just going out for a little shopping or to the park is exciting, and going to the movies, amusement parks, hot springs, or anywhere else on a holiday is also exciting.
Just the two of us together can make any place a wonderful place to spend time.
That's why don't you want to go on a special outing together once in a while to experience something extraordinary?
I highly recommend a trip to Miyako Island, a paradise in the South Seas!
Okinawa is home to many popular tourist destinations, and Miyako Island is one of the best for couples.
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Miyako Island is perfect for a couple's trip!
The first reason why it is considered suitable for couples is that it is not too crowded.
Of course, it is a popular tourist destination loved by many people every year, but it tends to be not too crowded compared to places like the main island of Okinawa or Ishigaki Island.
When traveling as a couple, it is better to enjoy the world together in moderation than to spend your time worrying about other people.
However, if you choose a minor, remote island as your sightseeing destination to avoid the crowds, you will often find that it is somewhat inconvenient in terms of convenience, with few commercial facilities or a lack of any kind of amenities.
Miyakojima Island is an ideal tourist destination, with a good balance between the ancient beauty of nature and the facilities developed for resorts, and is neither too urban nor too rural.
Even in the summer, when tourism is at its peak, it is not too crowded and difficult to get around, and out-of-season travelers can enjoy a high degree of freedom in sightseeing.
In addition, since the basic method of transportation within Miyako Island is by rental car, you can enjoy an enjoyable driving date with just the two of you without worrying about other travelers during the trip.
The island is neither too large nor too small, and the distance is about 100 km around the perimeter, making it possible to circle the entire area in less than four hours by car, making it ideal for car use.
An additional advantage that makes the island suitable for a driving date is that the entire island is flat with few ups and downs.
With few ups and downs, good visibility, safe roads, and not much traffic, it is the perfect spot for a relaxing drive while enjoying conversation.
Of course, the island is surrounded on all sides by the Miyako blue ocean, one of the most beautiful in Japan, so the location is perfect!
Located about 300 km further southwest than the main island of Okinawa, the climate is mild throughout the year, with high temperatures of 20°C or higher even in midwinter.
Driving around with the car windows open and feeling the tropical breeze will surely make you feel the most comfortable time of your life.
Miyako Island also offers a wide variety of activities such as snorkeling, diving, SUP and wakeboarding, as well as craft-making and photo tours to create memories just for the two of you.
Let us now introduce you to some specific spots and activities that are ideal for couples to enjoy together.
Yaebise, the largest table coral in Japan
The first one I would like to introduce is one of the largest coral reef spots in Japan called Yabiji.
It is spread out in the sea area northward from Miyako Island, and more than 100 atolls are clustered in a 25-km stretch.
This spectacular point is sometimes referred to as the Great Barrier Reef of Japan, in reference to the coral reef areas of Australia.
In discussing the Yaebise, I would like to explain a little about the topography of the island.
Miyakojima is a flat island, but its topography is due to the fact that it was created by the uplift of underwater coral reefs.
Being such a flat island, there are no mountains or rivers on the island.
Therefore, sand and soil do not flow out of the river into the sea and make it muddy, and the sea around Miyakojima is one of the clearest in Japan.
The Yaebise is a unique place with large tabletop corals spread out in such clear waters.
The clarity of the sea is so high that once you dive in for snorkeling or diving, you can see colorful corals, tropical fish, and other marine life with such a clear view that there are no impurities to obstruct your view.
You can also see clownfish and snapping turtles made famous by the Disney movie "Finding Nemo," and if you are lucky, even sea turtles.
A visit by a couple is sure to be a memorable experience of a lifetime.
Miyako Island Activities to Create Great Memories of Your Couple's Trip
Now, no visit to Miyako Island is complete without experiencing an activity.
Activities in the beautiful nature will surely help you forget the fatigue of daily life and heal your mind!
Let's take a look at some of the best activities for a couple's date.
marine sports
The first activity we will introduce is marine sports.
Beach volleyball and other activities are popular on Miyako Island, and a wide variety of marine sports can be enjoyed.
Banana boats and jet skis are very popular for couples, and it is exhilarating to ride on the beautiful ocean with the wind cutting through the air!
Wakeboarding, where you balance on a board while being towed by a motorboard, is also popular and is a great challenge for couples who want to get together and have fun.
No license or qualification is required to join a local tour, so even first-timers can easily participate and enjoy themselves.
There are also many plans that include other activities such as exploring limestone caves and snorkeling while strolling along the beach, so if you do your homework, you will have a full day of fun!
Although quite different from a typical trip, Miyako Island is also a sacred place for triathlons, and All-Japan competitions are held there.
It is a hard event that requires the participants to complete a long-distance run, a bicycle ride, and a swim in the ocean, but it is a very glamorous event that is held by the entire island to promote the local community.
If you are a couple who likes to exercise, you may want to try to compete.
The experience of riding along the seashore of Miyako Island and swimming in the blue ocean will be an unforgettable memory for a lifetime.
Miyako Island Fishing
The coral reefs that stretch across the ocean of Miyako Island are home to an abundance of tropical fish in both variety and quantity.
There are numerous spots, both on and off the island, where the fishing is so good that it is considered a dream destination for those who enjoy fishing.
The fishing was so good that we spent more time catching fish than waiting.
A wide variety of fish can be caught, and if you are lucky, you may even catch a high-end Okinawan fish such as yellowtail snapper or white crucian wrasse.
Fishing is a good date activity because you can relax and enjoy calm conversation, but there is a risk of monotony if you both fail to catch any fish at all.
However, if you are fishing on Miyako Island, you do not need to worry about this.
Even beginners can easily fish, and anyone, young or old, can enjoy the thrill of fishing.
You can go alone, or if you join a local tour, a guide will give you a detailed lecture on how to assemble the rod, handle the bait, and remove the fish so that you can enjoy fishing in comfort.
In many cases, tours include a service in which the fish you catch is cooked and served at a partner tavern, so you can be sure to be enthusiastic as your catch is directly connected to your gourmet meal.
It is recommended that couples compete to see who can catch the most fish.
Experience Diving
For those who wish to experience the sea of Miyako Island in depth, experience diving is recommended.
Normally, a license is required to enjoy diving.
However, anyone who is healthy and accompanied by an instructor can experience diving on Miyako Island on a tour titled "Experience Diving.
Although there is a restriction that you can only go as far as the instructor can see, the waters of Miyakojima are so clear that you can see far into the distance, so even if it is just an experience, you can more than enjoy the feeling of walking underwater.
If you are fascinated by the fun of diving after participating once, you may want to try to obtain a "C Card," a relatively easy license to obtain.
If you have a license, you will be able to try a higher grade of diving called fun diving and enjoy the sea of Miyakojima to the fullest.
Miyako Island has many interesting spots, such as "Street Pond," where visitors can pass from the ocean to a pond on the island, "Antonio Gaudi," with its intricate topography like artistic architecture, and the underwater cave "Palace of the Demon King!
The sights and creatures that inhabit the area change dramatically depending on where you dive, so you can enjoy the experience again and again.
In addition, since diving can be enjoyed in all seasons on Miyako Island, which has a mild climate throughout the year, it is a good idea to aim for the season when travel costs are lower.
If couples make diving a hobby, it will surely become a valuable hobby that they can share for the rest of their lives.
SUP
Stand-up paddle surfing (SUP) is a stylish marine activity that originated in Hawaii.
Although standing on a board may seem like a difficult balancing act, SUP is loved by many people because of its low barrier.
SUP is a fun and easy activity that even the elderly and children can participate in with a little practice.
Despite the lack of difficulty, SUP provides a great fitness benefit because balancing on the waves requires moving your entire body all over.
Many Hollywood celebrities love this activity, and it is a great way for women to have fun and lose weight at the same time.
It also provides such a solid training effect that top athletes sometimes incorporate it into their off-duty training, so even men can find it rewarding.
SUP offers local tours at various locations for sunset, sunrise, and star gazing.
There is nothing more special than spending time together as a couple, unobstructed at sea, swaying in the waves and admiring the spectacular view.
Please enjoy this beautiful time with your loved ones.
snorkeling
The last activity we will introduce is snorkeling, which is popular throughout Miyako Island.
The sea of Miyako Island is filled with beautiful and vivid creatures, as we have shown you.
Unlike diving, snorkeling requires few licenses or safety restrictions, making it very suitable for couples to enjoy a relaxing walk underwater.
If you join a local tour, you can rent a complete set of snorkeling equipment and safety gear for free, so all you need to bring is a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuit and you can enjoy yourself without anything else!
The perfect romantic setting for a couple's trip! Sightseeing Spots in Miyako Island
There are many photo-worthy sights on Miyako Island.
It is good to keep the beautiful scene burned into your eyes and mind, but if you take a commemorative photo, you will be able to look back on your memories and happily talk about them.
Here is a selection of the best spots on Miyako Island with excellent scenery.
whale rock
Funakusu Beach on Ikema Island, one of the Miyako Archipelago, is home to Whale Rock, a rock shaped like a whale.
In many parts of Okinawa, including Miyako Island, the ground is composed of Ryukyu limestone, which is based on coral reefs, and there are many oddly shaped stones and rocks scattered here and there.
Such stones and rocks are called "kiseki" or "strange rocks" and are familiar to both locals and tourists, and Whale Rock is one of them.
The best time to take pictures of the whale rock, which has a very cute shape, is at high tide.
When the tide comes in, the whales appear to be just dipping into the ocean, and if you take into account the angle of the sunlight and the reflection of the ocean, you can take very revealing photographs.
In this age of Instagram and other social networking culture, it would be interesting for couples to compete with each other to see who can take the best picture.
Funakusu Beach, where Whale Rock is located, is shaped like an inlet and has low waves, making it a calm beach.
サンゴや熱帯魚が豊富に生息しているので、シュノーケリングなどのアクティビティも併せて楽しんでいただけます。
住所：沖縄県宮古島市平良池間
Koura Waterfront Park
クウラ水辺公園は宮古島の市街地である平良エリアにある公園です。
この公園には池と海があり、淡水域と海水域を見比べて楽しむことができます。
公園から石造りの階段を降りた先にある池には魚や藻があり、そこではびっくりするほど大量のおたまじゃくしが泳いでいるユーモラスな光景と出会えます。
この公園は県立公園なので沖縄県によって管理がされていますが、ほとんど整備・清掃がなされておらず草木が鬱蒼と生い茂ったままです。
とはいえ、園内に更衣室やシャワー、トイレは完備されているので、ビーチへと遊びに出かける玄関口として最適です。
また、野鳥観察広場もあるので、宮古島特有の鳥たちが鳴いたり飛んだりしている様子を観察してみるのもいいかもしれませんね。
住所：沖縄県宮古島市平良
Shower: Available
Toilet: Yes
更衣室：あり
Nakanoshima Beach
伊良部島にある中の島海岸は島内でも有数のサンゴ鑑賞スポットで、熱帯魚も100種以上が生息しています。
サンゴが多いことからサンゴの光合成によって海の水が綺麗に浄化されており、周辺の海の中でも透明度が高めなためシュノーケリングに適した場所となっています。
クマノミやカマスをはじめとした多種多様な魚群を観察することができ、付けられた通称は天然の水族館。
目立った目印がなく、ナビに住所を入れてもおおまかな場所までしか絞れないため、見つけにくいことが難点ですが、その分隠れ家的なロケーションを味わえるカップル向きの場所と言えるでしょう。
ぜひ時間に余裕を持って訪れて、大切な方とのゆったりした時間を過ごしてみてください。
住所：沖縄県宮古島市伊良部佐和田 下地島空港滑走路脇
アクセス：宮古空港から車で約30分
Parking: Available
Restaurant: None
Toilet: None
Heisei no Mori Park
宮古列島の魅力は海だけではありません。
南国の温暖な気候、キラキラした太陽、豊かな自然を味わいながらカップルで公園ピクニックはいかがでしょうか？
宮古列島にいくつかある公園の中でも特にオススメなのが、宮古島から橋で繋がっている伊良部島の西部に位置する平成の森公園です。
平成の森公園にはシンボルとして渡り鳥であるサシバを表した巨大な滑り台が設置されており、多目的広場や野球場、アスレチック設備などが備わっています。
公園の近くには景観の良い名所として知られている佐和田の浜というスポットもあるので、そこと併せたコースで訪れるのもオススメです。
カップルで訪れてゆっくりと過ごすのにも最適ですし、公園ののびのびとしたロケーションの中で将来お子様ができた時のことを想像してみるのもいいかもしれませんね。
住所：沖縄県宮古島市伊良部長浜1822-1
アクセス：宮古空港から車で約29分
Parking: Available
Restaurant: None
Toilet: Yes
Nagasaki Beach
長崎浜は宮古島の南西部に浮かぶ来間島の西部に位置する小さなビーチです。
このビーチは周囲を岩に囲まれた穏やかな環境となっており、ガイドブックにも記載がほとんどないため観光客からの知名度も低く、運が良ければ他に誰も人がいないことも。
シークレットビーチのような雰囲気ですので、沖縄のリゾート地に来たとは思えないほどの静かな時間を過ごすことができます。
カップルで訪れたなら、静かな砂浜を二人で散策したり腰を下ろしたりするだけでも特別な時間となること間違いなし。
また、西海岸にあるビーチなので、遮るものが何もない水平線へ沈んでいく夕日を眺める、ロマンティックな時間を過ごすことができます。
まさにカップルでのデート旅行にうってつけのロケーションとなっており、ぜひ訪れていただきたい場所として強くオススメいたします！
住所：沖縄県宮古島市下地字来間
アクセス：宮古空港から車で約20分
Fee: Free of charge
駐車場：なし
summary
カップルでの宮古島旅行についてご紹介いたしましたが、いかがでしたか。
若いカップルであれば海やアクティビティで目一杯はしゃぐことができますし、落ち着いてきた年代の大人なカップルは人が多すぎない離島のリゾートをゆったりと楽しむことができるでしょう。
そんな具合に、宮古島はどの年代の方にも文句なしにオススメの観光地なのです。
機会があれば、ぜひ訪れてみてくださいね！
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