Weather, clothing, and recommended activities in May on Miyako Island!

What is May like on Miyako Island?

May is the season on Miyako Island when the sun is shining, the sea is bright blue, and the wind is warm.

Tropical flowers such as hibiscus and bougainvillea are in bloom all year round at this time, but in May they turn a strong and passionate red for the summer.

Why not visit Miyako Island to see the beautiful scenery of various flowers in full bloom, contrasting with the blue sky and sea?

In this article, we will introduce recommended activities as well as weather and clothing information for Miyako Island in May!

Is the rainy season still ok in May?
Weather in Miyakojima in May (temperature and water temperature)

On Miyako Island in May, the first half of Golden Week brings fresh breezes and sunny skies, making it a great day for an excursion.

However, please note that in the second half of GW and into the middle of the season, cloud cover will increase and rainfall may occur more frequently. (Check the weather forecast each time!)

Rain on Miyako Island is often temporary (short-lived), like a squall, which is unique to the tropics.

The rainy season usually starts around the end of GW and ends around June 23. The rainy season begins and ends a month earlier than on the mainland!

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What to wear and bring in Miyako Island in May

Since May on Miyako Island is July in Honshu, T-shirts and shorts are sufficient.

Ultraviolet rays are strong even on cloudy days when the temperature is not so high.Sunglasses and sunscreen are a must.So let's not forget!

Main Events in May in Miyako Island

In fact, Miyako Island is also an eventful island, and here are some of the recommended events held in May!

*Please check the official website for possible cancellations.

Ueno German Cultural Village Carp Streamer Fest

Source:Miyako Island Style

The German Cultural Village in Ueno will be open during the Golden Week holidays.Late April to early MayThe event will be held over

At this event, children from Miyako Island painted and made 1,000 of them in any color they wanted on a large site.Handmade carp streamersswims.

The event includes an eisa performance by local children and a specially set up mobile amusement park. The event attracts a lively crowd of parents, children, and tourists in a heartwarming atmosphere.

Miyako Island Rock Festival

Source:Goya.net

This rock festival started in June 2005 in the Tulliver area under the concept of "~Save the Sea, Save the Sky~, gentle to the sea, gentle to the sky, a rock festival in the southern islands.

The festival features around 10 artists each year, and past performers have included Ketsumeishi, Tokyo Sky Paradise Orchestra, ORANGE RANGE, and many more.

The event is held in consideration of the sea and the sky, and visitors can enjoy the charm of Miyako Island and rock music.

Tour de Miyakojima

Source:Miyako Mainichi Newspaper

Miyakojima Island will host the "Tour de Miyakojima," an event in which road bike riders and road racers from all over Japan will run through beautiful nature.

Join the locals and cheer enthusiastically!

Okinawan dragon boat race

Source:Miyako Island Tourism Association Youth Club

Hurley is a traditional event held every year on the fourth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar at fishing ports throughout Okinawa Prefecture.

In this event, participants compete in a rowing competition using traditional fishing boats called "Sabani". Participants row together and compete in earnest!

Hurley is an event to pray for safe voyages and big catches, and is known for its powerful rowing and lively cheering. It is an event unique to Okinawa and well worth seeing.

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I hope you will experience it in May!
Recommended Activities in Miyako Island

May in Miyako Island is already as hot as July in Honshu. The water temperature is 25-26 degrees Celsius, so you can enjoy the beach with just a bathing suit on.

Here are some recommended activities to participate in during your trip to Miyako Island in May.

(1) Snorkeling

The sea of Miyako Island is said to be so beautiful that it is called "Miyako blue.

Snorkeling is a great activity to enjoy the beautiful underwater world while swimming leisurely on the surface of the water, making it a great way to debut ocean fun with your children!

The water temperature in May is already higher than the air temperature, so there is no resistance to entering the sea.

You can encounter colorful corals and fish, and have a high probability of encountering sea turtles, which are only found in clean waters!

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Miyako Island/2 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Amazing encounter rate♪ Sea turtle snorkeling tour Beginners welcome☆ (No.934)開始時間8:30-10:00 / 10:30-12:00
13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →6,900yen

Autumn Special SALE【Miyako Island / 1 day】High probability of encountering sea turtles! Sea Turtle Snorkel & Pumpkin Cave & Kayak Tour ★Photo Shooting & Transportation Included (No.807)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 5 hours17,700 yen →15,000yen

Special Autumn SALE [Miyakojima/Half Day] Same-day reservations OK! Tropical Snorkeling Tour ★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off Consultation Available (No.918)開始時間8:30-10:00 / 10:30-12:00
13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →6,900yen

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Miyako Island Snorkeling Tour Experience the beautiful sea of Miyako Island with your body! Swim with sea turtles, coral, and tropical fish in the crystal clear ocean! Anyone can join the tour without any equipment! (47 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(2) Sea kayak (canoe)

The sea kayaking experience on Miyako Island feels as if you are floating in the air, in addition to the crystal clear waters.

It is only on Miyako Island that you can see underwater corals and tropical fish even from a kayak while feeling the sea breeze!

This is a luxurious experience where you can fully enjoy the charm of Miyako Island with all five senses. We hope you will join us!

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Miyakojima/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Spectacular Sea Kayak Tour ★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off Consultation Available (No.933)開始時間6:00-7:30 / 8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00
15:30-17:00 / 17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyakojima/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Explore the mysterious "Pumpkin Cave"! Caving & Sea kayak tour ★Free photo & pick-up & drop-off consultation available (No.931)開始時間9:30-11:30 / 13:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,000 yen →9,800yen

Enchanting Sunset Canoe Tour surrounded by Golden Sunset ☆Free Photo Data Present》（No.937） 【Autumn Special SALE【Miyako Island】On the day of reservation OK!開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

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Miyako Island Kayak and Canoe Tour Enjoy cruising the emerald green waters of Miyako Island by sea kayak♪ Enjoy the overwhelming clarity of the ocean with a canoe that offers excellent stability! (22 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(3) "Blue Cave" tour

The Blue Cave, located on Irabu Island in Miyako Island, features a mysterious blue space and beautiful coral reefs.

During the warm season in May, tours combining glass boat excursions, snorkeling, and sea kayaking around this "blue cave" are very popular! A wonderful experience awaits you.

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Miyako Island/Irabu Island/1 hour] Blue Cave Snorkeling & Glass Boat Undersea Tour with a local guide (ages 7-65 OK) (No.826)開始時間9:00-10:00所要時間: about 1 hour (depending on the number of people, there may be loose time of about 30 minutes)8,800 yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/3 hours】Only available from March to October! Many repeaters♪ Bijas & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour (No.863)開始時間8:30-12:00 / 12:45-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

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Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave) Tour Enjoy the "Blue Cave", the best activity spot in Miyako Island area! Experience the beautiful blue ocean that you can only experience here♪ (8 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(4) Fishing

May in Miyako Island is known as a great fishing spot. Let's fish for big fish while feeling the comfortable breeze!

For fishing tours in Miyako Island,BeginnersThe guides will help you with baiting, rod assembly, etc. so that you can participate even if you don't have any experience in fishing.

This makes it easy to join a tour as soon as you think of it♪.

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Miyako Island/Ikema Island Fishing Port】Beginners are welcome! Easy fishing in your spare time! A popular fisherman who has many repeaters will guide you☆Fishing experience tour (No.921)開始時間9:00-11:00 / 12:00-14:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

Miyako Island / Hirara Port / 4 hours] Convenient access near the city center! Half-day Fishing Tour for Beginners★Introduction to Izakaya Izakaya available (No.965)開始時間9:00-13:00 / 13:30-17:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours11,000 yen →8,000yen

Miyako Island/Hirara Port】Offshore Fishing Charter 1 Day Course☆Experience fishing at your own pace! (No.1002)開始時間9:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 8 hours15,000 yen

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Miyako Island Sea Fishing and Boat Fishing Experience Tour We will guide you to the best spot at that time from among many fishing spots. Enjoy resort fishing while feeling the beautiful ocean and wind. (9 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(5) Paragliding and parasailing

Sky Sports is the best way to enjoy the beautiful sea gradation of Miyako Island! It only takes a few dozen minutes in the sky, but once you experience its charm, you may not be able to stop.

Sky Sports offers one-on-one support from a guide, so even small children can enjoy the experience.

Experience the charm of sky sports while overlooking the blue sea and sky of Miyako Island. It will surely be an unforgettable memory!

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Miyako Island] Enjoy the special feeling of sky sports from an altitude of 200 meters above the ground! Motor paragliding experience☆《GoPro rental available》（No.861)開始時間Every hour from 10:00 to 17:00所要時間Approx. 40 min.12,000 yen

Miyako Island/Sky Sports] Enjoy the spectacular view from the sky! Parasailing Experience★Reservations OK on the day (No.893)開始時間9:00-10:30 / 10:30-12:00 / 12:00-13:30 / 13:30-15:00 / 15:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours9,900 yen

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Miyako Island] Enjoy the special feeling of sky sports from an altitude of 200 meters above the ground! Motor paragliding experience☆《GoPro rental available》（No.861)開始時間Every hour from 10:00 to 17:00所要時間Approx. 40 min.12,000 yen

6) Starry sky night tour

Privilege for guests! Join us for a night tour popular with all ages!

We will venture into the jungle at night under a star-filled sky. Let's go looking for rare creatures unique to the subtropical zone together!

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Special Autumn SALE [Miyakojima/Night] Same-day reservations OK!開始時間20:00-22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours5,900 yen →4,900yen

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Miyako Island Stargazing & Night Tour Enjoy the starry sky of Miyako Island while listening to the anecdotes and stories of the constellations told by the guide in the clear air of Miyako Island! Starry sky photo tours are also available. (12 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

7) Resin art

The resin art experience on Miyako Island is held indoors, so there is no need to worry about sunburn, and you can enjoy it without worrying about the weather.

Experience the popular "Sea ArtYou can freely draw waves on the "Wave Art" and let your creativity run wild. The simple square panel allows art to be created not only on the surface but also on the reverse side!

Perfect for free research during summer vacation! Let's create your own original work of art!

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Miyakojima Island / 2 hours / Indoor Experience] Rainy day OK!開始時間10:30-12:30 / 12:30-14:30 / 14:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours15,000 yen

Miyakojima/approx. 1.5 hours/indoor experience】Rein art experience of 2 OCEAN coasters in the shape of the ocean seen in Miyakojima (free photo data) (No.981)開始時間10:30-12:30 / 12:30-14:30 / 14:30-16:30所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours5,000 yen

Miyakojima/approx. 1.5 hours/indoor experience】Rein art experience of sea turtle panel in the shape of the sea you saw in Miyakojima (free photo data) (No.982)開始時間10:30-12:30 / 12:30-14:30 / 14:30-16:30所要時間Approximately 1 hr. 30 min.9,000 yen

Miyakojima Island/approx. 1.5 hours/indoor experience] Rainy day OK!開始時間10:30～12:30/ 12:30～14:30 / 14:30～16:30所要時間Approximately 1 hr. 30 min.7,000 yen

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Miyako Island's craftsmanship and handmade experiences Let's make photo frames and gel candles using coral and shells from Miyako Island! Recommended for those with children or on rainy days♪ (10 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Recommended sightseeing spots in May on Miyako Island

Here are some of the best spots for sightseeing in May, when the weather is moderate and ideal for sightseeing.

(1) Sunayama Beach

There are many beaches on Miyako Island, but Sunayama Beach is one of the most SNS-worthy spots. The raised coral formations form an archway that looks great in photos from any angle!

It is a bit far from the parking lot to Sunayama Beach, but the climb up the sand hill where you access the beach offers beautiful views.

Sunayama Beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in Miyako Island.   A view of Sunayama Beach What is Sunayama Beach? In 2019, this place was chosen as the second place in the "Top 10 Best Beaches in Japan". Sunayama Beach is the most popular spot in Miyako Island. In addition to the beautiful cobalt blue gradation of the sea [...].

(2) Shigira Beach

Shigira Beach is located in Shigira, the No. 1 resort area on Miyako Island.

The beach is bay-shaped, so the waves are calm, and activities such as sea kayaking, SUP, and snorkeling can be enjoyed.

One of the pleasant points of Shigira Beach is that you have a high probability of swimming with sea turtles when snorkeling.

Since there is a beach house nearby, snorkeling equipment can be rented, so you can go snorkeling empty-handed!

Miyako Island-Shigira Beach   About Shigira Beach Shigira Beach is one of the only two authorized beaches on Miyako Island, and has become a popular beach in recent years due to its Instagram-worthy appearance! There are lifesavers on the beach and various service facilities. It is one of the only two official beaches on Miyako Island [...].

(3) Watariguchi Beach

Watakuchi beach is a white sand beach that stretches 800 meters in length. The white sand is very fine and powdery.

It is a beautiful sight to see the fine white sand flowing smoothly with each incoming wave.

It is not a private or public beach and there are no lifeguards, but it is crowded with tourists during the summer season.

You can enjoy the beach in its natural state as it is not managed.

Watariguchi Beach, a tourist attraction on Irabu Island. A popular beach on Irabu Island. The charm of this beach is its fine powder sand that is pleasant to walk on and its beautiful ocean.

Miyakojima Sea Treasure Museum

The Miyakojima Marine Treasure Museum is located near Higashiheiannazaki and is a museum with 6,200 species of shells on display.

The more than thousands of shells on display can be enjoyed just by looking at them, and you can also enjoy shellfish crafting and marine experiences to create special memories.

Miyakojima Kaihokan is a sightseeing spot on Miyako Island. Source: 4travel What is the Miyakojima Sea Treasure Museum? The Miyakojima Sea Treasure Museum, also known as the Shell Museum, is a collection of shells from all over Japan, located next to the Horakawa Beach. This facility is an exhibition of shells that were collected, exchanged, and purchased by the director himself as a professional diver who dived in the sea all over the country.

(5) Hora Izumi Beach

Hora Izumi Beach is a well managed, well maintained, and clean beach. Visitors can enjoy swimming all year round.

Hora Izumi Beach is also the meeting point for tours to the Pumpkin Cave, a famous power spot on Miyako Island. Enjoy both the beautiful ocean and the sacred spot!

Hora River (Hora Izumi) Beach - a tourist attraction on Miyako Island. Scenery of Hora River (Hora-sen) Beach (Bora-ga Beach) Untouched rocks You can also relax on the beach Pools are available Near the entrance Source: 4travel About Hora River (Hora-sen) Beach Hora River Beach is a popular beach in the south of Miyako Island. The bi [...].

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A rental car is essential for travel to Miyako Island.

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It's a hassle to book and manage activities and car rentals on separate sites. Let's manage them all together by making reservations at Miyakojima Tours!

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Miyako Island Car Rental   Let's enjoy your trip to Miyako Island 120%! Miyako Island Traveling by Rental Car Miyako Island is dotted with many remote islands and tourist spots that can only be reached by car. It is also blissful to enjoy driving in Miyako Island surrounded by emerald green spectacular [...]. (16 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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How was it? We hope you will enjoy Miyako Island in May, a month that sometimes brings squalls, and a little bit of summer ahead of schedule.

Let us help you make your trip to Miyako Island even more fulfilling with our wide variety of activities!

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