{"id":3711,"date":"2026-10-17T01:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/?p=3711"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T11:46:21","slug":"%e3%83%a4%e3%82%b7%e3%82%ac%e3%83%8b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711","title":{"rendered":"Where Can You See Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island? Best Times, Night Tours, and Conservation Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One of the largest activity stores in Miyako Island<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi<\/span><\/strong>It is!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure many of you are wondering, \u201cI\u2019d like to see coconut crabs on Miyako Island\u201d or \u201cWhere can I find them?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since coconut crabs are nocturnal creatures,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">The trick to spotting them is to take a flashlight and search the woods or areas near the coast at night.<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll introduce the characteristics of Miyako Island\u2019s coconut crabs, where and when to see them, rules to follow, how to spot them on night tours, and precautions to take when eating coconut crab dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Activities in Miyako Island\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Can be done in Miyako Island<br \/>\nClick here for activities!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adab5bad4a2c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adab5bad4a2c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"What Are the Coconut Crabs of Miyako Island?\">What Are the Coconut Crabs of Miyako Island?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E9%99%B8%E3%81%A7%E6%9A%AE%E3%82%89%E3%81%99%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E7%B4%9A%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%B2%E9%96%93\" title=\"One of the largest species of hermit crabs that live on land\">One of the largest species of hermit crabs that live on land<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E5%A4%9C%E3%81%AB%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E9%9B%91%E9%A3%9F%E3%81%AE%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E7%89%A9\" title=\"Omnivorous creatures that are active at night\">Omnivorous creatures that are active at night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%82%92%E5%AE%88%E3%82%8B%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB\" title=\"Rules for Protecting the Coconut Crabs of Miyako Island\">Rules for Protecting the Coconut Crabs of Miyako Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%81%8C%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E5%A0%B4%E6%89%80%E3%81%A8%E6%99%82%E6%9C%9F\" title=\"Where and When to See Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island\">Where and When to See Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E8%A6%8B%E3%81%A4%E3%81%91%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%81%84%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%83%BB%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%97%E3%83%BB%E5%AD%A3%E7%AF%80\" title=\"Times, Weather, and Seasons When It&#039;s Easy to Find\">Times, Weather, and Seasons When It's Easy to Find<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E4%BF%9D%E8%89%AF%E6%B3%89%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA\" title=\"The Area Around Yuzumi Beach\">The Area Around Yuzumi Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E7%A0%82%E5%B1%B1%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA\" title=\"The Area Around Sunayama Beach\">The Area Around Sunayama Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA\" title=\"The Area Around Shinshiro Beach\">The Area Around Shinshiro Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E9%96%93%E9%82%A3%E6%B4%A5%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA%EF%BC%88%E4%BF%9D%E8%AD%B7%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Area Around Manatsu Beach (Protected Area)\">Area Around Manatsu Beach (Protected Area)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E9%95%B7%E5%B4%8E%E6%B5%9C%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA%EF%BC%88%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%BB%E4%BF%9D%E8%AD%B7%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Nagasaki Beach Area (Kurama Island, Protected Area)\">Nagasaki Beach Area (Kurama Island, Protected Area)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%81%AB%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%86%E3%81%AA%E3%82%89%E5%A4%9C%E3%81%AE%E8%87%AA%E7%84%B6%E3%82%92%E6%8E%A2%E6%A4%9C%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\" title=\"A Night Tour to Explore Nature and See Coconut Crabs\">A Night Tour to Explore Nature and See Coconut Crabs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C\" title=\"Night Tour Itinerary\">Night Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E6%9C%8D%E8%A3%85%E3%81%A8%E6%8C%81%E3%81%A1%E7%89%A9\" title=\"What to wear and bring\">What to wear and bring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E5%A4%95%E6%96%B9%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%82%89%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%A8%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%82\" title=\"If you start in the evening, there&#039;s also a package that includes both the sunset and night tours.\">If you start in the evening, there's also a package that includes both the sunset and night tours.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%82%92%E9%A3%9F%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8D%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" title=\"Things to Keep in Mind When Eating Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island\">Things to Keep in Mind When Eating Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3711\/#%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%94%E3%81%AB\" title=\"in the end\">in the end<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What Are the Coconut Crabs of Miyako Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4276\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A Miyako Island coconut crab walking on a rock at night\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2461IMG_6320-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The coconut crab is a relative of the hermit crab and is one of the world\u2019s largest land-dwelling crustaceans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Known as \u201cMakugan\u201d in the local dialect of Miyako Island, it has long been a familiar creature to the island\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, their numbers are declining, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Listed as Endangered Category II on the Ministry of the Environment's Red List<\/span><\/strong>It has been selected.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%99%B8%E3%81%A7%E6%9A%AE%E3%82%89%E3%81%99%E6%9C%80%E5%A4%A7%E7%B4%9A%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A4%E3%83%89%E3%82%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%81%AE%E4%BB%B2%E9%96%93\"><\/span>One of the largest species of hermit crabs that live on land<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14600\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251020_1-2.jpg\" alt=\"A coconut crab spreading its large claws at the base of a tree\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251020_1-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251020_1-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251020_1-2-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coconut crabs spend the first part of their lives in the ocean, and when they are small, they carry shells on their backs, just like hermit crabs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As they grow, they no longer carry their shells on their backs, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Its appearance, with a hard shell and large claws<\/span><\/strong>The result will be changed to<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Large specimens can grow to about 40 cm in length, and it is said that they can live for about 50 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4165\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> about the creatures of Miyako Island.<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A4%9C%E3%81%AB%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E9%9B%91%E9%A3%9F%E3%81%AE%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E7%89%A9\"><\/span>Omnivorous creatures that are active at night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10885\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2850-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A coconut crab found when a flashlight was shone into the grass at night\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2850-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2850-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2850-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2850-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IMG_2850.jpg 1479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the day, hermit crabs hide in crevices in rocks or holes at the base of trees, and once it gets dark, they wander around in search of food.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although its name includes the word \u201cpalm,\u201d it is not an omnivore that eats only palm fruits; it eats everything from fruits and fallen leaves to the carcasses of other animals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since I have a pair of strong scissors,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Even if you find one, don't reach out or touch it.<\/span><\/strong>Make sure to do so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%82%92%E5%AE%88%E3%82%8B%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB\"><\/span>Rules for Protecting the Coconut Crabs of Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6218\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A tourist observing a coconut crab with a flashlight\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/\u30ca\u30a4\u30c8\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Miyakojima City has an ordinance to protect coconut crabs, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">There are detailed regulations regarding the permitted times, sizes, and locations for catching them.<\/span><\/strong>The following is a list of the most common problems with the \"C\" in the \"C\" column.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In particular, the four districts of Ikema, Manatsu, Nanamata, and Kurima have been designated as protected areas, and fishing is prohibited within these areas throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It's fine to just look at them while sightseeing, but please don't catch them or take them home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Main Provisions of the Miyakojima City Coconut Crab Conservation Ordinance<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Item<\/td>\n<td>Contents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Protected Area<br \/>\n(Prohibited year-round)<\/td>\n<td>Ikemma District (the northern coast of Ikemma Island)<br \/>\nMana District (the coastline west of Hirara-Karimata)<br \/>\nShichimata District (the coastline from the base of Higashi-Henza-zaki to the south side near Imugya)<br \/>\nKurima District (the southeastern coast of Kurima Island: Kurima Fishing Port to Nagasaki Beach)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outside the protected area<br \/>\nProhibited Fishing Period<\/td>\n<td>June 1\u2013August 31 (spawning and breeding season)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Outside the protected area<br \/>\nIndividuals Prohibited from Capture<\/td>\n<td>Individuals with a carapace length of less than 8 cm or 12 cm or more, and females carrying eggs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Penalties<\/td>\n<td>A fine of 100,000 yen or less<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The contents of the ordinance can be found on the official Miyakojima City website, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.miyakojima.lg.jp\/soshiki\/shityo\/kankyoueisei\/kankyouhozen\/oshirase\/2024-0802-1443-264.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Conservation of Coconut Crabs<\/span><\/a>\"This summary is based on the following.\"<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can check the detailed boundaries of the protected area on the map of the protected area on the official website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even when observing,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Do not shine a light on them for too long; do not destroy their burrows; if they come out onto the road, watch out for cars.<\/span><\/strong>Keep in mind that the<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%81%8C%E8%A6%8B%E3%82%89%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E5%A0%B4%E6%89%80%E3%81%A8%E6%99%82%E6%9C%9F\"><\/span>Where and When to See Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4277\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A coconut crab lurking in a hole at the base of a tree\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2462IMG_0932-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coconut crabs are,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Forests near the coast and areas where plants such as adan trees grow densely<\/span><\/strong>I live in [...].<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019ll introduce five spots that are often recommended as great places to see coconut crabs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The attractions located within the protected area are,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Observation Only\u2014No Capturing Allowed<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, since it\u2019s dark underfoot in the woods at night, it can be dangerous for inexperienced people to walk alone, so it\u2019s safer to search with a guide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A6%8B%E3%81%A4%E3%81%91%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%81%84%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%83%BB%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%97%E3%83%BB%E5%AD%A3%E7%AF%80\"><\/span>Times, Weather, and Seasons When It's Easy to Find<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4275\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A coconut crab climbing through the grass at night\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30e4\u30b7\u30ac\u30cb\u2460IMG_7849-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you're looking for hermit crabs,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">The evening hours after dark<\/span><\/strong>That's the basic principle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is said that many coconut crabs emerge from their hiding places after it rains or on humid nights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since June through August is their breeding season, if you happen to spot them, please just observe them quietly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BF%9D%E8%89%AF%E6%B3%89%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA\"><\/span>The Area Around Yuzumi Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4278\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u4fdd\u826f\u6cc9\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1IMG_4806-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Horaizumi Beach and the coastal forest southeast of Miyako Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Boraga Beach is located in the southeastern part of Miyako Island, near Higashi-Hennazaki.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are many adan trees in the area, which serve as food for coconut crabs, so this spot is sometimes recommended as a place to see them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The southern coastline extending westward from the base of Higashi-Hezanazaki is a protected area (Nanamata District), so,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Observation Only\u2014No Capturing Allowed<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are few streetlights at night, so please watch your step carefully even if you're visiting by car.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Hora Izumi Beach<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E4%BF%9D%E8%89%AF%E6%B3%89%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">1139-1 Jobe Yora, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E4%BF%9D%E8%89%AF%E6%B3%89%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E5%9F%8E%E8%BE%BA%E4%BF%9D%E8%89%AF&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%A0%82%E5%B1%B1%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA\"><\/span>The Area Around Sunayama Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4279\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u7802\u5c71\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1IMG_4255-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sand Mountain Beach on Miyako Island, which stretches out beyond the woods\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sunayama Beach is a popular beach where a white sandy shore and a rock arch stretch out beyond the sand dunes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The path from the parking lot to the beach is lined with trees, and coconut crabs are sometimes spotted there at night.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The sandy path can be difficult to walk on at night, so be sure to bring a flashlight and check the route while it's still light out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Sunayama Beach Basic Information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E7%A0%82%E5%B1%B1%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara Kakawatori, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E7%A0%82%E5%B1%B1%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E5%B9%B3%E8%89%AF%E8%8D%B7%E5%B7%9D%E5%8F%96&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA\"><\/span>The Area Around Shinshiro Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5368\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4387-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The white sandy beach at Shinshiro Beach on the east coast of Miyako Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aragusuku Beach, located on the east side of Miyako Island, is a popular spot for snorkeling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The area around the coast is lined with woods and rocky outcrops, and some people have reported seeing hermit crabs there at night.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although this area is outside the protected zone, please observe the June\u2013August fishing ban and size limits, and limit yourself to just watching.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Shinshiro Coast<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Shinjo, Shirobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E5%9F%8E%E8%BE%BA%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%96%93%E9%82%A3%E6%B4%A5%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA%EF%BC%88%E4%BF%9D%E8%AD%B7%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Area Around Manatsu Beach (Protected Area)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5716\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/S__127434761-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Manaatsu Beach on Miyako Island, where a small beach stretches out beyond a rocky cove\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/S__127434761-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/S__127434761-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/S__127434761-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/S__127434761-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/S__127434761.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Manatsu Beach is a small beach surrounded by rocky outcrops located in the northwestern part of Miyako Island, west of Hirara-Karimata.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The coastline in this area has been designated as a protected zone (the Manatsu District), and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Observation Only\u2014No Trapping All Year Round<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since the path is narrow and the terrain is rough in some places, if you plan to go at night, be sure to check the route while it\u2019s still light out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Manatsu Coast<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E9%96%93%E9%82%A3%E6%B4%A5%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara Karimata, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>Coastal Crab Conservation Area (Mana-tsu District). Observation only; capture prohibited year-round.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E9%96%93%E9%82%A3%E6%B4%A5%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E5%B9%B3%E8%89%AF%E7%8B%A9%E4%BF%A3&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%95%B7%E5%B4%8E%E6%B5%9C%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA%EF%BC%88%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%BB%E4%BF%9D%E8%AD%B7%E5%8C%BA%E5%9F%9F%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Nagasaki Beach Area (Kurama Island, Protected Area)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4683\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Nagasaki Beach and the rocky shore at the southern tip of Kurima Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u9577\u5d0e\u6d5cIMG_4562-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nagasaki Beach is located at the southern tip of Kurima Island, which can be reached via the Kurima Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The southeastern coastline from Kurima Fishing Port to Nagasaki Beach is a protected area (Kurima District), and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Observation Only\u2014No Trapping All Year Round<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since Kurima Island has been designated by the local community as the \u201cIsland of Coconut Crabs and Sea Turtles,\u201d please observe the wildlife quietly and respectfully.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Nagasaki Hama<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E9%95%B7%E5%B4%8E%E6%B5%9C%20%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>Coastal Crab Conservation Area (Kurima District). Observation only; capture prohibited year-round.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E9%95%B7%E5%B4%8E%E6%B5%9C%20%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%81%AB%E4%BC%9A%E3%81%86%E3%81%AA%E3%82%89%E5%A4%9C%E3%81%AE%E8%87%AA%E7%84%B6%E3%82%92%E6%8E%A2%E6%A4%9C%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>A Night Tour to Explore Nature and See Coconut Crabs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5449\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Participants taking a commemorative photo with a coconut crab they found on a night tour\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7703-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to see a coconut crab,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">A Night Tour Led by a Guide Who Knows the Nighttime Wilderness Inside and Out<\/span><\/strong>That's the quickest way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cStarry Sky &amp; Jungle Night Tour\u201d offered by Miyakojima ADVENTURE PiPi, guides use flashlights to search for nocturnal creatures in the subtropical jungle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to hermit crabs, there are other creatures you can only see at night, and if the weather is clear, you can enjoy a sky full of stars.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since they are wild animals, there\u2019s no guarantee you\u2019ll see them, but,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Your chances of meeting someone are much higher than if you were looking on your own<\/span><\/strong>It will be.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/2933\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Starry Sky &amp; Jungle Night\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Starry Sky &amp; Jungle Night<br \/>\nClick here for tour details!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C\"><\/span>Night Tour Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5423\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A family that spotted a coconut crab on a night tour\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0938-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The tour meets at around 8:00 p.m. at the meeting point in the Shirobe area in southeastern Miyako Island, where you\u2019ll meet up with the guide (times may vary depending on the season).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A guide will lead you on a walk through the jungle, where you'll spend about two hours using flashlights to look for wildlife and gazing at the starry sky.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The target age range is 3 to 65 years old, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Free shuttle service throughout Miyako Island and Kurima Island<\/span><\/strong>So, you can participate even if you don't have a rental car.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9C%8D%E8%A3%85%E3%81%A8%E6%8C%81%E3%81%A1%E7%89%A9\"><\/span>What to wear and bring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15731\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Image_fx-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of Recommended Attire for Night Tours\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Image_fx-10-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Image_fx-10-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Image_fx-10-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since we'll be walking through the jungle at night, you should wear<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Long-sleeved shirts and long pants that allow for easy movement<\/span><\/strong>is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to bring a drink, a towel, and socks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We lend out flashlights free of charge during the tour, and we also give you digital copies of the photos taken by the guide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">What to Bring on a Night Tour<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<p>\u2460 Long-sleeved shirts and long pants that allow for easy movement<br \/>\n(2) Beverages<br \/>\n\u2462 Towel<br \/>\n\u2463 Socks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A4%95%E6%96%B9%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%82%89%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%A8%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%AE%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%82\"><\/span>If you start in the evening, there's also a package that includes both the sunset and night tours.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14714\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8SUP\u30ab\u30cc\u30fc_251117_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"People enjoying SUP on the waters off Miyako Island at dusk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8SUP\u30ab\u30cc\u30fc_251117_2-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8SUP\u30ab\u30cc\u30fc_251117_2-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30f3\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8SUP\u30ab\u30cc\u30fc_251117_2-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who have time in the evening, we also offer a combo package that includes a sunset SUP\/canoe tour and a starlit jungle night tour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After spending some time out on the ocean bathed in the setting sun,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">You can head straight out into the jungle at night to look for coconut crabs.<\/span><\/strong>It's a pretty ambitious plan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The activity takes about 4 hours, and the age range is 3 to 59 years old for SUP and 3 to 65 years old for canoeing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/11199\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sunset SUP\/Canoeing &amp; Night Tour\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Sunset SUP\/Canoe &amp;<br \/>\nFor more information on night tours, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3979\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> about night tours in Miyako Island.<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/3683\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> About the Starry Sky on Miyako Island<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%A7%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E3%82%92%E9%A3%9F%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8D%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Things to Keep in Mind When Eating Coconut Crabs on Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14109\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/big_w20220307677ryb114637165065.jpg\" alt=\"A dish made with coconut crabs steamed in their shells\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/big_w20220307677ryb114637165065.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/big_w20220307677ryb114637165065-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/big_w20220307677ryb114637165065-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are still restaurants on Miyako Island that serve coconut crab dishes, but,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Food poisoning can occur on rare occasions even when eating at a restaurant.<\/span><\/strong>Let's keep this in mind.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In October 2026, Okinawa Prefecture announced that two tourists from outside the prefecture had contracted food poisoning after eating coconut crab dishes at a restaurant in Miyakojima City.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The cause is believed to be \"neriihorin,\" a natural toxin found in coconut crabs, and the Miyako Public Health Center has ordered the restaurant to suspend operations for one day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It has been reported that the two were hospitalized with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue, and have since recovered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While the prefecture notes that \u201cnot all coconut crabs are poisonous\u2014this is a rare occurrence,\u201d it is urging caution, as the condition can sometimes become severe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/ryukyushimpo.jp\/national\/entry-5562320.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Ryukyu Shimpo (October 17, 2026)<\/span><\/a>\uff0f<a href=\"https:\/\/miyakoshinpo.com\/2026\/10\/18\/%E3%83%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AC%E3%83%8B%E9%A3%9F%E4%B8%AD%E6%AF%92%E3%81%A7%E5%96%B6%E6%A5%AD%E5%81%9C%E6%AD%A2%E5%87%A6%E5%88%86%E3%80%80%E7%9C%8C%E3%81%8C%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E5%96%9A%E8%B5%B7%E3%80%80\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Miyako Shinpo (October 18, 2026)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Precautions When Eating Coconut Crabs<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<p>\u2460 Be aware that food poisoning can occur on rare occasions even when eating at a restaurant.<br \/>\n\u2461 If you experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or fatigue after eating, seek medical attention immediately.<br \/>\n\u2462 Do not catch and eat wild coconut crabs yourself<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">If you feel sick after eating a coconut crab, see a doctor right away without waiting to see how you feel.<\/span><\/strong>Please do so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Catching wild coconut crabs is prohibited during certain periods, for crabs of certain sizes, and in certain locations, as stipulated by local ordinances; furthermore, some wild crabs are poisonous.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Okinawa Prefecture is also urging caution, noting that it is impossible to tell the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous crabs just by looking at them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When can you see coconut crabs on Miyako Island?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Since coconut crabs are nocturnal, the best time to look for them is generally after dark.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">It is said that coconut crabs often come out on humid nights, such as after it has rained.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Where can I find coconut crabs on Miyako Island?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">They live in forests near the coast and in areas where plants such as the adan tree grow densely.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The coastlines of Ikemajima, Manatsu, the area around Higashi-Heianazaki, and Kurima Island are protected areas where fishing is prohibited year-round.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Is it okay to touch or catch hermit crabs?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The scissors are very sharp, so please do not bring your hands close to them or touch them.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Miyakojima City ordinances specify certain periods, sizes, and locations where catching fish is prohibited; violations are subject to a fine of up to 100,000 yen.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Can I take my children on the nighttime tour to look for coconut crabs?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Children ages 3 and up can participate in the Miyakojima ADVENTURE PiPi Starry Sky &amp; Jungle Night Tour.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">A guide will lead the way and provide flashlights, so even children experiencing nature at night for the first time can enjoy the experience.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Is it possible to get food poisoning from eating coconut crabs?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Although rare, there was an outbreak of food poisoning caused by coconut crab dishes at a restaurant in Miyakojima City in 2026.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If you feel unwell after eating, see a doctor immediately.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">What does a coconut crab taste like?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">The meat is said to have a sweetness somewhere between that of crab and shrimp, and is characterized by its rich miso.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Since this is a rare ingredient available in limited quantities, there may be days when it\u2019s out of stock, so if you plan to eat at the restaurant, please call ahead to confirm.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%94%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>in the end<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The coconut crabs of Miyako Island are the island\u2019s iconic creatures, active at night in the forests near the coast.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since these animals are becoming increasingly rare, please follow the rules set forth in the ordinance and make sure to only look at them\u2014do not touch or capture them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you'd like to see coconut crabs, join a guided night tour through the jungle and enjoy Miyako Island's nighttime nature.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/2933\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" 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