{"id":4122,"date":"2026-09-21T01:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/?p=4122"},"modified":"2026-09-26T13:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T04:04:59","slug":"%e5%ae%ae%e5%8f%a4%e5%b3%b6-%e6%8c%81%e3%81%a1%e7%89%a9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122","title":{"rendered":"What to bring on your trip to Miyako Island! Our Miyakojima resident staff will give you a thorough explanation!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the largest activity stores in Miyako Island<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!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip around Miyako Island is about 100 km if you stick to the perimeter of the main island, and it takes about 3 to 4 hours by car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, local shops will introduce not only distances, travel times, modes of transportation, and routes, but also must-see spots on each island and activities you can enjoy while touring the islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" 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 Miyako Island Activities 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> Can be done in Miyako Island<br \/>\nClick here for more information on 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-6ae9b3305ca77\" 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-6ae9b3305ca77\"  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\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AF%E4%BD%95%E3%82%AD%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BB%E4%BD%95%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%EF%BC%9F%E3%80%90%E7%B5%90%E8%AB%96%E3%80%91\" title=\"How Many Kilometers and How Many Hours Does It Take to Go Around Miyako Island? [Conclusion]\">How Many Kilometers and How Many Hours Does It Take to Go Around Miyako Island? [Conclusion]<\/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\/4122\/#%E6%9C%AC%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BF%E3%81%A85%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%81%E3%81%90%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AE%E8%B7%9D%E9%9B%A2%E3%83%BB%E6%89%80%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89\" title=\"Estimated Distances and Travel Times for Tours of the Main Island Only and the Five Islands\">Estimated Distances and Travel Times for Tours of the Main Island Only and the Five Islands<\/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\/4122\/#1%E6%97%A5%E3%81%A7%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%9F%E5%87%BA%E7%99%BA%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89\" title=\"Can You Complete the Circuit in One Day? Estimated Departure Times\">Can You Complete the Circuit in One Day? Estimated Departure Times<\/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\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%BB%E5%8B%95%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5%E3%82%92%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83\" title=\"Comparing Transportation Options for Traveling Around Miyako Island\">Comparing Transportation Options for Traveling Around 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%9A%E8%87%AA%E7%94%B1%E3%81%AB%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E5%AE%9A%E7%95%AA%E3%81%AE%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5\" title=\"Rental Cars: A Classic Way to Explore at Your Own Pace\">Rental Cars: A Classic Way to Explore at Your Own Pace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%EF%BC%9A%E4%BD%93%E5%8A%9B%E3%81%A8%E5%BC%95%E3%81%8D%E8%BF%94%E3%81%99%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%81%8C%E9%8D%B5\" title=\"Bike Rentals: Stamina and Choosing Where to Turn Back Are Key\">Bike Rentals: Stamina and Choosing Where to Turn Back Are Key<\/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\/4122\/#%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%9A%E9%81%8B%E8%BB%A2%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E4%BA%BA%E5%90%91%E3%81%91\" title=\"Sightseeing Bus Tours: For Those Who Don&#039;t Drive\">Sightseeing Bus Tours: For Those Who Don't Drive<\/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\/4122\/#%E5%BE%92%E6%AD%A9%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AF%E7%8F%BE%E5%AE%9F%E7%9A%84%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AF%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\" title=\"On foot: Walking the entire circuit isn&#039;t realistic.\">On foot: Walking the entire circuit isn't realistic.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%EF%BC%88%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%EF%BC%89\" title=\"Sample Route for a Tour Around Miyako Island (Clockwise)\">Sample Route for a Tour Around Miyako Island (Clockwise)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%E3%81%A7%E7%B5%84%E3%82%80%E3%81%A8%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%81%84%E7%90%86%E7%94%B1\" title=\"Why it&#039;s easier to turn when assembled clockwise\">Why it's easier to turn when assembled clockwise<\/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\/4122\/#%E6%BD%AE%E4%BD%8D%E3%83%BB%E6%97%A5%E6%B2%A1%E3%81%AB%E5%90%88%E3%82%8F%E3%81%9B%E3%81%9F%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1%E5%AF%84%E3%82%8A%E9%A0%86\" title=\"Order of Stops Based on Tides and Sunset Times\">Order of Stops Based on Tides and Sunset Times<\/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\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AE%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AB%E7%9F%A5%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8D%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" title=\"Things to Know Before Traveling Around Miyako Island\">Things to Know Before Traveling Around 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B%E3%81%AF%E6%A9%8B%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%A7%E9%A7%90%E5%81%9C%E8%BB%8A%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2\" title=\"No stopping or parking on the three major bridges\">No stopping or parking on the three major bridges<\/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\/4122\/#%E3%82%AC%E3%82%BD%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC%E3%81%AF%E5%B8%82%E8%A1%97%E5%9C%B0%E3%81%A7%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\" title=\"Fill up on gas and use the restroom in town\">Fill up on gas and use the restroom in town<\/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\/4122\/#%E5%8F%B0%E9%A2%A8%E3%83%BB%E5%A4%A9%E5%80%99%E3%81%A8%E6%97%A5%E6%B2%A1%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E3%82%92%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\" title=\"Check Typhoon and Weather Conditions and Sunset Times\">Check Typhoon and Weather Conditions and Sunset Times<\/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\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E6%9C%AC%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%A7%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1%E5%AF%84%E3%82%8A%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"Places to Stop Along the Way While Driving Around Main Miyako Island\">Places to Stop Along the Way While Driving Around Main 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E4%B8%8E%E9%82%A3%E8%A6%87%E5%89%8D%E6%B5%9C%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"Yonaha Maehama Beach\">Yonaha Maehama Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Im Gyor Marine Garden\">Im Gyor Marine Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\" title=\"Shinshiro Coast\">Shinshiro Coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%AF%94%E5%98%89%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF\" title=\"Higa Road Park\">Higa Road Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A9%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"Shigira Beach\">Shigira Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%81%86%E3%81%88%E3%81%AE%E3%83%89%E3%82%A4%E3%83%84%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96%E6%9D%91\" title=\"Ueno German Cultural Village\">Ueno German Cultural Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"Sunset Beach\">Sunset Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E6%B5%B7%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92\" title=\"Miyakojima Underwater Park\">Miyakojima Underwater Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%9D%B1%E5%B9%B3%E5%AE%89%E5%90%8D%E5%B4%8E\" title=\"Azuma Heinanazaki\">Azuma Heinanazaki<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%BB%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"Places to Visit on a Tour Around Irabu Island and Shimoji Island\">Places to Visit on a Tour Around Irabu Island and Shimoji Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B\" title=\"Irabu Bridge\">Irabu Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%B8%A1%E5%8F%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\" title=\"Watakuchi Beach\">Watakuchi Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%83%8C%E3%83%89%E3%82%AF%E3%83%93%E3%82%A2%E3%83%96\" title=\"Nudocubiabu\">Nudocubiabu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0\" title=\"pond in a garden\">pond in a garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#17END\" title=\"17END\">17END<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"Places to Visit on a Tour Around Kurima Island\">Places to Visit on a Tour Around Kurima Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B\" title=\"Raima Bridge\">Raima Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E9%95%B7%E9%96%93%E6%B5%9C%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\" title=\"Nagama Beach\">Nagama Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B3%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92\" title=\"octopus park\">octopus park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%B1%A0%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"Places to Visit on a Tour Around Ikemajima\">Places to Visit on a Tour Around Ikemajima<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E6%B1%A0%E9%96%93%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B\" title=\"Ikema Bridge\">Ikema Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E5%B2%A9\" title=\"Heart Rock\">Heart Rock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%83%95%E3%83%8A%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"Funakusu Beach\">Funakusu Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AB%E7%B5%84%E3%81%BF%E8%BE%BC%E3%81%BF%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A33%E9%81%B8\" title=\"3 Must-Try Activities to Include on Your Miyako Island Tour\">3 Must-Try Activities to Include on Your Miyako Island Tour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#SUP%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8C%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%9A%E5%A4%95%E6%96%B9%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81\" title=\"SUP &amp; Canoeing: Recommended for sunset time in the evening\">SUP &amp; Canoeing: Recommended for sunset time in the evening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%88%E5%89%8D%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AB\" title=\"Sea Turtle Snorkeling: One week ago, in the morning\">Sea Turtle Snorkeling: One week ago, in the morning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E9%8D%BE%E4%B9%B3%E6%B4%9E%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%EF%BC%9A%E5%B9%B2%E6%BD%AE%E3%81%AB%E5%90%88%E3%82%8F%E3%81%9B%E3%81%A6\" title=\"Pumpkin Cave Caving: Timed for Low Tide\">Pumpkin Cave Caving: Timed for Low Tide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%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-45\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4122\/#%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%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AF%E4%BD%95%E3%82%AD%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BB%E4%BD%95%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%EF%BC%9F%E3%80%90%E7%B5%90%E8%AB%96%E3%80%91\"><\/span>How Many Kilometers and How Many Hours Does It Take to Go Around Miyako Island? [Conclusion]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6570 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210415ir011_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A Tour Around Miyako Island: Stunning Beaches\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip around Miyako Island is,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">If you're just driving around the perimeter of the main island, it's about 100 km; a nonstop drive takes about 3 to 4 hours.<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to stop at various places along the way, it\u2019s best to plan a one-day itinerary that starts in the morning and ends in the evening\u2014that way, it won\u2019t be too much of a rush.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9C%AC%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BF%E3%81%A85%E5%B3%B6%E3%82%81%E3%81%90%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AE%E8%B7%9D%E9%9B%A2%E3%83%BB%E6%89%80%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Estimated Distances and Travel Times for Tours of the Main Island Only and the Five Islands<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6571 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210901bc013_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A Trip Around Miyako Island: The Coastal Road\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time required varies greatly depending on how you define a \u201cfull lap.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>How to Get Around<\/td>\n<td>Estimated Distance<\/td>\n<td>Estimated Travel Time (by Car)<\/td>\n<td>Recommended for<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Only the perimeter of the main island<\/td>\n<td>Approx. 100 km<\/td>\n<td>3 to 4 hours of driving only<br \/>Half a day to a full day, including sightseeing<\/td>\n<td>People who want to enjoy a drive along the coast of the main island<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main Island + 5-Island Tour<\/td>\n<td>It's longer than a trip around the main island<\/td>\n<td>A full day, including sightseeing<\/td>\n<td>For those who want to see the spectacular views of the three major bridges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spread the tour over two days<\/td>\n<td>About half a lap per day<\/td>\n<td>About half a day per day<\/td>\n<td>People who want to make time for beach fun and other activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \"Five Islands\" refer to Miyako Island, Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, and Ikema Island. Since they are all connected by bridges, you can drive between them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E6%97%A5%E3%81%A7%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%A7%E3%81%8D%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%9F%E5%87%BA%E7%99%BA%E6%99%82%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E7%9B%AE%E5%AE%89\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Can You Complete the Circuit in One Day? Estimated Departure Times<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">In conclusion, it is possible to travel all the way around Miyako Island in one day.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it takes about 30 minutes per location to take photos and explore, if you plan to visit all five islands,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Let's set out early in the morning and limit the number of stops we make.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activities you can enjoy during the tour include:<a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Miyako Island Activity List<\/span><\/strong><\/a>You can search by time slot or genre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AE%E7%A7%BB%E5%8B%95%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5%E3%82%92%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83\"><\/span>Comparing Transportation Options for Traveling Around Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6579 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island: How to Get Around the Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk147_original.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip around Miyako Island is,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">If you value flexibility with your schedule, renting a car is the most practical option.<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there aren't many local buses, those who don't drive should opt for a sightseeing bus tour, while those who are confident in their stamina should choose to rent a bicycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Means of transportation<\/td>\n<td>Estimated Time to Complete the Circuit<\/td>\n<td>Advantages<\/td>\n<td>important point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>rent-a-car<\/td>\n<td>3 to 4 hours of driving only<\/td>\n<td>You can explore in any order you like<\/td>\n<td>During peak season, it's best to make reservations early.<br \/>Pay Attention to When to Refuel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>rent-a-cycle<\/td>\n<td>6 to 8 hours of driving only<\/td>\n<td>You can run while feeling the sea breeze<\/td>\n<td>The sun and wind can easily sap your energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sightseeing Bus Tours<\/td>\n<td>one day<\/td>\n<td>No driving required; includes a guided tour<\/td>\n<td>The itinerary and schedule are set<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>On foot<\/td>\n<td>3 days or more<\/td>\n<td>You can take your time enjoying the scenery<\/td>\n<td>It's not practical for tourism purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%9A%E8%87%AA%E7%94%B1%E3%81%AB%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E5%AE%9A%E7%95%AA%E3%81%AE%E6%89%8B%E6%AE%B5\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Rental Cars: A Classic Way to Explore at Your Own Pace<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6576 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island: A Round-Island Drive by Rental Car\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk049_original-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Miyako Island is flat and doesn't have much traffic, it's an island that's easy to drive on, even for those who aren't used to driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservations tend to fill up quickly during summer vacation and long weekends, so,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Once your travel plans are set, be sure to book your accommodations as soon as possible.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rates vary depending on the season and vehicle type, so please check the booking site for the latest information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/scene-time\/rental-car.html?utm_campaign=rental-car&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=miyako-pipi-column5091\" 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 Car Rental\"><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> The ranking of car rental recommendations for Miyako Island is<br \/>\nHERE! (External site)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%EF%BC%9A%E4%BD%93%E5%8A%9B%E3%81%A8%E5%BC%95%E3%81%8D%E8%BF%94%E3%81%99%E3%83%9D%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%81%8C%E9%8D%B5\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Bike Rentals: Stamina and Choosing Where to Turn Back Are Key<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6573 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Tour by Rental Bike\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib026_original-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With few hills, it\u2019s an island that\u2019s easy to cycle on\u2014so much so that events like the Tour de Miyakojima are held there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, since the sun and sea breeze can quickly drain your energy,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Decide in advance where you'll turn back toward the city if things get too tough.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many hotels offer these for rent, so it\u2019s a good idea to check with your accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%9A%E9%81%8B%E8%BB%A2%E3%81%97%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E4%BA%BA%E5%90%91%E3%81%91\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sightseeing Bus Tours: For Those Who Don't Drive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6584 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk175_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Round-Island Sightseeing Bus Tour\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can tour the five islands\u2014Miyako, Ikema, Irabu, Shimoji, and Kurima\u2014and their scenic spots in a single day with a guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the appeals of a high-riding bus is that it offers a clear view of the ocean scenery\u2014which is often obstructed by bridge railings when traveling in a rental car.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/plan\/sightseeing128?utm_campaign=sightseeing&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=miyako-pipi-column5091\" 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=\"Links to Sightseeing Bus Tours\"><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> Click here for more details about the 1-day bus tour.<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%BE%92%E6%AD%A9%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AF%E7%8F%BE%E5%AE%9F%E7%9A%84%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AF%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">On foot: Walking the entire circuit isn't realistic.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To walk the entire 100 km loop, it would take more than three days, even if you walked about 30 km a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the strong sunlight and the fact that some sections lack proper sidewalks, you should opt for a car or a bus tour if you're visiting for sightseeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%EF%BC%88%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>Sample Route for a Tour Around Miyako Island (Clockwise)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6572 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A Tour Around Miyako Island: White Sand Beaches\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk177_original.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route around Miyako Island is,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">We recommend taking a clockwise route starting from the city center (Taira).<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is an example of a route that connects the spots featured in this article in a clockwise direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>time zone<\/td>\n<td>Area<\/td>\n<td>Examples of places to visit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>morning<\/td>\n<td>Northern Region \u00b7 Ikemajima<\/td>\n<td>Miyako Island Underwater Park, Ikema Bridge, Heart Rock, Funakusu Beach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Morning<\/td>\n<td>Eastern to Southeastern<\/td>\n<td>Shinshiro Beach, Higa Road Park, Higashi-Heianazaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u663c<\/td>\n<td>Southern<\/td>\n<td>Imgya Marine Garden, Shigira Beach, Ueno German Cultural Village<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Afternoon<\/td>\n<td>Southwest Region \u00b7 Kurima Island<\/td>\n<td>Yonaha Maehama Beach, Kurima Bridge, Nagama Beach, Tako Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Evening<\/td>\n<td>Western Region, Irabu Island, Shimoji Island<\/td>\n<td>Irabu Bridge, Watari-guchi Beach, Torii Pond, 17END<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please adjust the order as needed based on the weather and tide times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%E3%81%A7%E7%B5%84%E3%82%80%E3%81%A8%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%E3%82%84%E3%81%99%E3%81%84%E7%90%86%E7%94%B1\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Why it's easier to turn when assembled clockwise<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason I recommend going clockwise is that,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">The end of the day comes from the west, where the sun sets.<\/span><\/strong>Point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the Irabu Bridge spans a river near the city center, the drive home after watching the sunset is a short one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%BD%AE%E4%BD%8D%E3%83%BB%E6%97%A5%E6%B2%A1%E3%81%AB%E5%90%88%E3%82%8F%E3%81%9B%E3%81%9F%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1%E5%AF%84%E3%82%8A%E9%A0%86\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Order of Stops Based on Tides and Sunset Times<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17END and Heart Rock are,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Visits around low tide<\/span><\/strong>You can clearly see the white sandy bottom and the heart-shaped pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Check the tide table in advance to find out when low tide is, and<\/span><\/strong>, Let's figure out our departure time by working backward from the low tide spot and sunset time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who still want to keep the fun going after sunset, we recommend ending your day with a night tour to enjoy Miyako Island after dark.<\/span><\/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=\"Link to Night Tours\"><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> For more information on night tours, 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%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AE%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AB%E7%9F%A5%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8D%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Things to Know Before Traveling Around Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cycling around Miyako Island, it\u2019s important to familiarize yourself with the rules at the Ohashi Bridge, prepare for refueling and restroom breaks, and check the weather forecast before setting out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you leave the city, there are fewer places to stop along the way, so how well you plan your trip will determine how satisfying your day is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B%E3%81%AF%E6%A9%8B%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%A7%E9%A7%90%E5%81%9C%E8%BB%8A%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">No stopping or parking on the three major bridges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">You are not allowed to stop your car on the Irabu Bridge, Kurima Bridge, or Ikema Bridge.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take photos from the parking lot or observation deck at the foot of the bridge, and drive at a moderate speed on windy days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%AC%E3%82%BD%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC%E3%81%AF%E5%B8%82%E8%A1%97%E5%9C%B0%E3%81%A7%E6%BA%96%E5%82%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Fill up on gas and use the restroom in town<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since gas stations are concentrated in urban areas,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">It\u2019s a good idea to fill up the tank before heading out on a road trip.<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there are few places in the suburbs where you can use the restroom or buy drinks, be sure to include stops at convenience stores and tourist attractions in your itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%8F%B0%E9%A2%A8%E3%83%BB%E5%A4%A9%E5%80%99%E3%81%A8%E6%97%A5%E6%B2%A1%E6%99%82%E5%88%BB%E3%82%92%E7%A2%BA%E8%AA%8D%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Check Typhoon and Weather Conditions and Sunset Times<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From summer through fall, typhoons may approach the area, and on days with strong winds, traffic on the bridge and marine activities may be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before leaving, check the weather forecast and sunset time, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">A plan to return to the city before sunset<\/span><\/strong>Let's set up a<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E6%9C%AC%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%A7%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1%E5%AF%84%E3%82%8A%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span>Places to Stop Along the Way While Driving Around Main Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5384 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A Tour Around Miyako Island: The Seas of Miyako Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4865-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coastline of Miyako Island is dotted with spots offering breathtaking ocean views, such as Yonaha Maehama Beach and Shinshiro Coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here on, we'll introduce spots recommended by local guides, organized by island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%8E%E9%82%A3%E8%A6%87%E5%89%8D%E6%B5%9C%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Yonaha Maehama Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5153 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Yonaha Maehama Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8421-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a stretch of white sandy beach\u2014said to be the finest in all of the Orient\u2014extending for about 7 km, and the Kurima Bridge spanning the water right in front of you, this is one of Miyako Island\u2019s most popular beaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its shallow waters, it\u2019s perfect for swimming, and water sports like banana boat rides are very popular, so be sure to stop by before heading over to Kurima Island.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Yonaha Maehama Beach&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u4e0e\u90a3\u8987\u524d\u6d5c\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">1199 Shimoji Yonaha, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Approximately 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (free of charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8294\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">The Complete Guide to Yonaha Maehama Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/?plan_spot%5B%5D=yonaha&#038;post_type=plan&#038;plan_genre=ranking&#038;utm_campaign=yohnaha-plan&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=miyako-pipi-column5091\" 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=\"Links to Activities at Yonaha Maehama\"><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 at Yonaha Maehama beach.<br \/>\nClick here for a list of activities!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%83%B3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Im Gyor Marine Garden<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4653 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30a4\u30e0\u30ae\u30e3\u30fc\u30de\u30ea\u30f3\u30ac\u30fc\u30c7\u30f3IMG_4943-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Imgya Marine Garden\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This seaside park takes advantage of the cove's natural topography, and its calm beach is ideal for stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are walking trails and an observation deck on a hilltop, so you can enjoy the ocean views while taking a break from your drive.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic information about Imgarma Marine Garden&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u30a4\u30e0\u30ae\u30e3\u30fc\u30de\u30ea\u30f3\u30ac\u30fc\u30c7\u30f3\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">605-2 Shirobe Tomori, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (free of charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/?genre%5B%5D=sup&#038;genre%5B%5D=canoe\" 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 SUP\/Canoe\"><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> You can experience it at Imgarma Marine Garden.<br \/>\nClick here for a list of activities!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Shinshiro Coast<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5368 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4387-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling at Shinshiro Beach, Miyako Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a popular snorkeling beach where you have a good chance of encountering tropical fish and sea turtles in the shallow, coral-filled waters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're new to snorkeling, joining a guided tour is a great way to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Shinshiro Coast&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u65b0\u57ce\u6d77\u5cb8 \u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Shinjo, Shirobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Available (Some areas may require a fee depending on the season\u2014please check)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/snorkeling\/#sortBox\" 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 Miyako Island Snorkeling\"><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> Includes sea turtle snorkeling<br \/>\nClick here for a list of plans!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AF%94%E5%98%89%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Higa Road Park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an observation rest area located along Prefectural Route 83 in the southeastern part of Miyako Island, at the highest point of the coastal road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With parking, restrooms, and a gazebo available, and a view of the ocean below and \u014cgami Island on clear days, it\u2019s the perfect spot to take a break during a drive around the island.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Higa Road Park Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u6bd4\u5609\u30ed\u30fc\u30c9\u30d1\u30fc\u30af \u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Shirobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Approximately 18 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (free of charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>toilet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">ant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A9%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Shigira Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4289 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30b7\u30ae\u30e9\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1IMG_9977-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Shigira Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by rocks and with calm waters, this cove is a beach that\u2019s easy to enjoy even with children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short distance offshore, the coral becomes more abundant, making this a popular snorkeling spot where you can see tropical fish such as clownfish.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Shigira Beach Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u30b7\u30ae\u30e9\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1 \u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Ueno-Shinri, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Approximately 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (charged)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/snorkeling\/#sortBox\" 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 Miyako Island Snorkeling\"><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> Includes sea turtle snorkeling<br \/>\nClick here for a list of plans!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%86%E3%81%88%E3%81%AE%E3%83%89%E3%82%A4%E3%83%84%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96%E6%9D%91\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Ueno German Cultural Village<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This facility, which offers visitors a chance to experience German culture, was established based on the historical event in which the islanders rescued the crew of a German merchant ship during the Meiji era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is the Hakuai Memorial Hall, a full-scale replica of an ancient castle, as well as a semi-submersible sightseeing boat that allows visitors to observe the coral reef without getting wet, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Places to Stop By on a Rainy Day<\/span><\/strong>It is also recommended as a<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Ueno German Cultural Village Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u3046\u3048\u306e\u30c9\u30a4\u30c4\u6587\u5316\u6751\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">775-1 Uenomiyakuni, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Approximately 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Business Hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">9:30 a.m.\u20135:30 p.m. (Last admission at 5:00 p.m.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Closed Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Tuesdays and Thursdays (subject to change due to weather, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (free of charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Official HP<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hakuaiueno.com\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Ueno German Cultural Village Official Website<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sunset Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2966 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_3382-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Sunset SUP\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located with a view of the Irabu Bridge, this beach\u2014true to its name\u2014offers a beautiful sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours available in the evening include:<a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/?time%5B%5D=sunset\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">List of Sunset Activities<\/span><\/strong><\/a>You can search from here.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information About Sunset Beach&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u307f\u3084\u3053\u30b5\u30f3\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara Kugai, Miyakojima City, Okinawa<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">ant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/?time%5B%5D=sunset\" 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 Sunset Activities\"><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> For more information on sunset activities, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E6%B5%B7%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Miyakojima Underwater Park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4938 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5953-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Miyakojima Underwater Park\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This facility allows visitors to observe the ocean\u2014which is about 3 to 5 meters deep\u2014through a window while wearing their regular clothes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Places to stop by on days when the weather turns bad or when you can't go in the ocean<\/span><\/strong>It\u2019s also a great spot to visit, and it\u2019s conveniently located so you can easily stop by before or after heading to Ikemajima.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Miyakojima Underwater Park Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\u6d77\u4e2d\u516c\u5712\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">2511-1 Hirara Karimata, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Business Hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">9:00-17:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>phone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">0980-74-6335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9D%B1%E5%B9%B3%E5%AE%89%E5%90%8D%E5%B4%8E\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Azuma Heinanazaki<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cape, designated as a National Scenic Spot, stretches narrowly for about 2 km along the southeastern tip of Miyako Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the area around the lighthouse at the tip, you can see nearly 360 degrees of the surrounding sea, and the clockwise route makes it the perfect spot for a morning stop.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Higashi Heian-Nasazaki&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u6771\u5e73\u5b89\u540d\u5d0e\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">1221-14 Jobe Yora, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">ant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%BB%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span>Places to Visit on a Tour Around Irabu Island and Shimoji Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6590 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Around Miyako Island and Irabu Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210310ib003_original-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irabu Island and Shimoji Island are connected by the Irabu Bridge. The combined circumference of the two islands is about 30 km, and it takes about 45 minutes to drive around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan your route so that you arrive in this area in the evening, you'll have a better chance of enjoying the sunset over the ocean to the west.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/popular-spot\/blue-cave.html?utm_campaign=irabu-plan&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=miyako-pipi-column5091\" 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 Irabu 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> Around Irabu Island<br \/>\nClick here for details on the Blue Cave tour!<br \/>\n(External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Irabu Bridge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4951 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Irabu Bridge\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/1.\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\u3092\u6e21\u308b-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 3,540-meter-long bridge connecting Miyako Island and Irabu Island,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">The longest bridge in Japan that can be crossed for free<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since parking and stopping are prohibited on the bridge, please take photos from the parking lot at the base of the bridge or at the \u201cIrabu Bridge Umi-no-Eki\u201d on the Irabu Island side.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Irabu Bridge&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5927\u6a4b\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara-Kugai, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture (Miyakojima side)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Approximately 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">At the foot of the bridge on the Miyako Island side (free), and \u201cIrabu Bridge Umi no Eki\u201d on the Irabu Island side<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5081\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">A Comprehensive Guide to the Irabu Bridge<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B8%A1%E5%8F%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Watakuchi Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6585 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210712mk128_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Irabu Island, Watari-guchi Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the western part of Irabu Island, this beach features a white sandy shore stretching for about 800 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sand is very fine and soft, and the contrast with the blue sea is stunning.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Watakuchi no Hama Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u6e21\u53e3\u306e\u6d5c \u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Irabu, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">To be confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%8C%E3%83%89%E3%82%AF%E3%83%93%E3%82%A2%E3%83%96\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Nudocubiabu<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6586 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210201ib057_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Irabu Island, Nodokubiab\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hidden gem on the mystical island of Irabu features a large, hollowed-out area with the aerial roots of a banyan tree hanging down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The roads in the area are narrow, and the ground is uneven, so please drive carefully and wear comfortable walking shoes when you visit.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on the Nodokubia&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u30cc\u30c9\u30af\u30d3\u30a2\u30d6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">1229 Irabu Ikema-zoe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">To be confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">pond in a garden<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6587 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210415ir156_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Shimoji Island, Torie Pond\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a spot with a unique geological formation where two ponds on Shimojishima are connected underground and also connect to the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deep, rich blue water is truly impressive, and the area is also known as a diving spot.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Street Pond Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60 \u4e0b\u5730\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Approximately 45 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (free of charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17END\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">17END<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6588 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210901mk153_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Shimoji Island 17END\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a spot with crystal-clear waters located near the northern end of the runway at Shimojishima Airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During low tide, a white sandy bottom appears in the ocean, so,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Let's check the tide table before we head out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;17END Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/17END \u4e0b\u5730\u5cf6\u7a7a\u6e2f\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Available (about a 10-minute walk from the parking lot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span>Places to Visit on a Tour Around Kurima Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6591 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210901my317_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Tour: Kurima Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kurima Island is a small island with a circumference of less than 10 km that can be reached by car via the Kurima Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s perfect not only for incorporating into your week-long trip but also for half-day sightseeing on your arrival or departure day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Raima Bridge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5166 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Kurima Bridge\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3584-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 1,690-meter-long bridge connects Miyako Island and Kurima Island, with the white sands of Yonaha Maehama Beach stretching out below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there\u2019s a sidewalk and the round trip is about 3 km, we recommend parking your car at the base of the bridge and walking across.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on the Kuruma Bridge&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u6765\u9593\u5927\u6a4b\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">To be confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%95%B7%E9%96%93%E6%B5%9C%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Nagama Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6592 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Kurima Island, Nagama Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk141_original.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the west side of Kurima Island, this natural beach is uncrowded, making it the perfect spot to enjoy some quiet time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it faces west, the sunset is beautiful here, so we recommend stopping by in the evening as part of your loop route.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Nagama Beach&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u9577\u9593\u6d5c \u6765\u9593\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">484-1 Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Available (limited quantity\u2014please confirm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%BF%E3%82%B3%E5%85%AC%E5%9C%92\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">octopus park<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4484 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Kurima Island, Octopus Park\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712IMG_2920-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this park, marked by an octopus monument, you can take a stroll along the walking path lined with lush subtropical plants, feeling as if you're on an adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the walking trail, there is a beach that resembles a natural pool, surrounded by rock cliffs.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Taco Park Basic Information&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u30bf\u30b3\u516c\u5712 \u6765\u9593\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Available (limited quantity\u2014please confirm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B1%A0%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span>Places to Visit on a Tour Around Ikemajima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Around Miyako Island, Ikemajima, Ikemajima Wetlands\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u6c60\u9593\u6e7f\u539fIMG_5832-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikemajima is a peaceful island connected to Miyakojima by the Ikemajima Bridge, with vast fields of sugarcane stretching across it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it's about a 30-minute drive from Miyako Airport, it's an easy first stop on a clockwise route.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B1%A0%E9%96%93%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Ikema Bridge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5167 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Ikema Bridge\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4601-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 1,425-meter-long bridge connects Miyako Island and Ikema Island, and at low tide, the gradient from the shallow waters to the deep blue is truly stunning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Tamoto Observation Deck, you can also see Ogami Island, known as a sacred island.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Ikema Bridge&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u6c60\u9593\u5927\u6a4b\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara Maezato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture (Miyakojima side)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Located at the observation deck on the Miyako Island side (please confirm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E5%B2%A9\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Heart Rock<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4702 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Ikema Island, Heart Rock\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9IMG_5733.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on Ikizoo Beach on Ikema Island, this rock resembles a heart and is also known as a filming location for the morning drama \"Jun to Ai.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the shape is hard to make out when the tide comes in,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">We recommend visiting during low tide.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Heart Rock&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u30cf\u30fc\u30c8\u5ca9 \u6c60\u9593\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara-Ikema, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">To be confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%95%E3%83%8A%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Funakusu Beach<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6594 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk182_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island, Ikemajima, Funakusu Beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as \u201cIkemma Block,\u201d it offers a view of the beautiful, gradient-colored sea around Ikemma Island from a slightly elevated vantage point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On days when the waves are calm, you can sometimes see coral from the shore, but be careful\u2014the rocky areas can be slippery.<\/span><\/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\">&lt;strong&gt;Basic Information on Funax Beach&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/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 style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>address (e.g. of house)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/\u30d5\u30ca\u30af\u30b9\u30d3\u30fc\u30c1 \u6c60\u9593\u5cf6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Hirara-Ikema, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 30%\"><strong>parking lot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 70%\">Yes (free of charge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- \u3053\u3053\u306bGoogle\u30de\u30c3\u30d7\u306eiframe\u3092\u8cbc\u308a\u4ed8\u3051 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E3%81%AB%E7%B5%84%E3%81%BF%E8%BE%BC%E3%81%BF%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A33%E9%81%B8\"><\/span>3 Must-Try Activities to Include on Your Miyako Island Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6320 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/S__180068385-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Sea turtle snorkeling Pumpkin cave caving Sea kayaking and canoeing\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you include one activity during your drive around the island, you'll be able to enjoy Miyako Island's ocean even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the event schedule is subject to change depending on the weather and sea conditions,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">We recommend deciding on the tour time first and then planning your route around it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SUP%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8C%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%9A%E5%A4%95%E6%96%B9%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">SUP &amp; Canoeing: Recommended for sunset time in the evening<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6015 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/S__171147273-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Beach SUP\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A SUP or canoe cruise on the water is the perfect way to wrap up a drive around the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you participate in the evening, you can enjoy a special moment watching the sunset over the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/?genre%5B%5D=sup&#038;genre%5B%5D=canoe\" 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 SUP\/Canoe\"><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> Try SUP and canoeing<br \/>\nClick here for a list of plans!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%A6%E3%83%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%A1%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%80%E5%91%A8%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E5%8D%88%E5%89%8D%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Sea Turtle Snorkeling: One week ago, in the morning<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6035 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5615-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Sea Turtle Snorkeling\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a classic activity on Miyako Island where you can swim with sea turtles in the crystal-clear waters and observe tropical fish up close.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose a tour that doesn't take too long, you can take it in the morning and then go for a drive around the area in the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/snorkeling\/#sortBox\" 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 Miyako Island Snorkeling\"><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> Includes sea turtle snorkeling<br \/>\nClick here for a list of plans!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%91%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E9%8D%BE%E4%B9%B3%E6%B4%9E%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%EF%BC%9A%E5%B9%B2%E6%BD%AE%E3%81%AB%E5%90%88%E3%82%8F%E3%81%9B%E3%81%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Pumpkin Cave Caving: Timed for Low Tide<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6016 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_0122-1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"Miyako Island Pumpkin Cave Caving\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin Cave is a hidden gem that can only be reached by tour, as its entrance appears only during the period leading up to low tide and requires a canoe to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the start time depends on the tide, be sure to book your tour first, and then plan your route around it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/caving\/#sortBox\" 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 Pumpkin\"><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> Including the Pumpkin Cave<br \/>\nClick here for a list of plans!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions about touring Miyako Island that we often receive before trips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to check things like distance, time, transportation options, and how to spend rainy days before making your plans.<\/span><\/p>\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;\">How many hours does it take to drive around 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;\">If you're just driving around the perimeter of the main island, it takes about 3 to 4 hours.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If you plan to stop at beaches and headlands along the way, allow half a day to a full day for the trip.<\/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;\">How many kilometers is it to go all the way around 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;\">The circumference of the main island of Miyako Island is approximately 100 km.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If you cross the bridges to Irabu Island, Kurima Island, and Ikema Island to tour all five islands, the total distance will be even longer.<\/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 go all the way around Miyako Island in one day?<\/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;\">You can travel all the way around Miyako Island in one day.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If you plan to visit all five islands, we recommend leaving early in the morning and narrowing down the places you\u2019ll stop at.<\/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 cycle around 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 the island has few hills, you can cycle all the way around it, but it takes about 6 to 8 hours just to ride the entire route.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Since the sun and wind can quickly drain your energy, be sure to decide in advance at which point you\u2019ll turn back.<\/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 travel around Miyako Island without a car?<\/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 local buses don't run very often, we recommend taking a sightseeing bus tour if you don't plan to drive.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">You can tour five islands\u2014including Miyako Island\u2014and scenic spots such as the Irabu Bridge in a single day with a guide.<\/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 stop my car on the bridge to take a picture?<\/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;\">Parking and stopping on the Irabu Bridge, Kurima Bridge, and Ikema Bridge are all prohibited.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Take photos from the parking lot and observation deck at the foot of the bridge, as well as from the beach.<\/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's the best way to tour Miyako Island on a rainy day?<\/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;\">On rainy days, we recommend including attractions that aren\u2019t affected by the weather, such as Miyako Island Underwater Park and Ueno German Cultural Village.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Since marine activities may vary depending on the weather and sea conditions, be sure to check with the tour company in advance.<\/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;\">How many days do I need to travel around 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;\">If you're just driving around the island, you can do it in a single day.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If you want to enjoy the 5-island tour and water activities, spreading the trip over two days will give you more time.<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip around Miyako Island is about 100 km if you stick to the main island\u2014which takes about 3 to 4 hours by car\u2014but if you\u2019re visiting all five islands, we recommend traveling clockwise so you\u2019ll reach the western side by evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before departure,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Three things: filling up with gas, the tide table, and sunset times<\/span><\/strong>Check them out and combine them with other activities to fully enjoy the ocean around Miyako Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header1\" 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=\"Ranking of Popular Activities on 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> Miyako Island Activities<br \/>\nClick here to see the popularity ranking!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u307f\u306a\u3055\u3093\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\uff01 &nbsp; \u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\u6700\u5927\u7d1a\u306e\u30a2\u30af\u30c6\u30a3\u30d3\u30c6\u30a3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30d7\u300c\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6 ADVENTURE PiPi\u300d\u3067\u3059\uff01 &nbsp; 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