20 recommended activities on Miyako Island!

Hello everyone! There are many fun things to do on Miyako Island. The major ones are snorkeling and diving, and there is a wide range of marine activities such as SUP and sea kayaking, as well as land activities such as paragliding and photo tours. There are also a variety of indoor activities, so you can enjoy Miyako Island even when it rains.

In this article, we will introduce some of the fun things to do on Miyako Island.

 

Introducing the fun of Miyako Island!

Fun on Miyako Island (1) SUP

SUP is one of the most popular activities on Miyako Island. The reason why SUP is so popular on Miyako Island is that you can enjoy the beautiful Miyako blue ocean, and of course, the atmosphere is completely different depending on where and when you go SUPing.

SUP tours in Miyako Island are even differentiated by time of day, such as Sunrise SUP, Sunset SUP, and Stargazing SUP. When you visit Miyako Island, please enjoy SUP at your favorite place and time.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (2) Sea kayaking

Many of you may have experienced sea kayaking or canoeing. They are activities in which you paddle through the ocean in a small boat. The difference is that canoeing is for one person and kayaking is for multiple people, but both involve paddling an oar called a paddle to enjoy the waters of Miyakojima. This activity is also one of the most popular on Miyako Island.

Canoeing allows you to enjoy the sea with more freedom as it is small and maneuverable, while sea kayaking can be enjoyed by a large group of people working together. Both of these activities allow you to fully enjoy the beautiful ocean of Miyako Island, so please try them out.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (3) Snorkeling

Snorkeling is a game in which you put on a breathing pipe called a snorkel and goggles and enjoy the underwater world while swimming on the surface or in shallow water. It is said that there are more than 80 snorkeling spots around Miyako Island, all of which offer beautiful underwater scenery. Please visit various spots and enjoy the underwater world of Miyako Island.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (4) Diving

Diving is also called the king of marine activities in Miyako Island. There are two types of diving: experience diving, which does not require a license, and fun diving, which does require a license.

There are many places around Miyako Island where you can enjoy experience diving, as well as challenging spots where licensed divers can also have fun. Diving is a great way to enjoy not only underwater creatures such as sea turtles and coral, but also to explore the topography. Please try it in Miyako Island.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (5) Banana Boat

This is a highly thrilling marine sport in which you straddle a banana-shaped board and have the board towed by a jet ski. It is a very exhilarating experience to go wild on a banana board in the emerald green sea of Miyakojima. It is also a very popular activity among women, as it is a fashionable and photo-worthy tour. Why don't you try riding a banana boat through the sea of Miyako Island?

 

Fun on Miyako Island (6) Tubing

Tubing is a game similar to banana boating. The floats you ride are not banana floats, but sofa-like floats, and the board is towed by a jet ski. This is also a thrilling and highly exhilarating experience.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (7) Cruising

Cruising Miyako Island is a cruise on the luxury cruise ship Mont Blanc that cruises the surrounding waters. As you know, the beautiful jewel-like sea of Miyako Island, called "Miyako blue," is emerald green to deep blue, depending on the depth of the coral and the seabed, and shows various hues of red to deep blue depending on the time and place.

The Mont Blanc has an aqua lounge attached to the boat, and the bottom of the boat is a glass board that allows you to explore the sea water, and meals are included. The cruise is a great way to spend a wonderful time viewing the sea of Miyako from the top of the boat. We hope you will try it.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (8) Glass Boat

A glass boat is a boat with a glass or clear plate bottom that allows you to see what is underwater. The undersea of Miyako Island is colorfully decorated with colorful corals and tropical fish that live there. Why not take a glass boat to see the beautiful undersea world of Miyako Island?

 

Fun on Miyako Island (9) Photo Tour

This tour has become popular among young women in recent years. Why not have a photographer take pictures of you on Miyakojima, an island with beautiful sea, blue sky, and white sandy beaches that are sure to be a hit on SNS? The photos taken by a professional are exceptional.

 

Fun on Miyako Island ⑩Night Tour

Miyako Island is a very beautiful spot for starry skies. This is because the air is very clean and there is little light pollution.

In recent years, more and more people are visiting Miyakojima for the purpose of star gazing. Miyakojima Island has very clean air, little light pollution, and is located at a very low latitude, making it possible to observe the Southern Cross, which is said to be impossible to see in the northern hemisphere.

This tour will take you around Miyako Island at night. Please let the local guide take you to the best starry sky spots and enjoy the breathtaking night view of Miyako Island.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (11) Paragliding

Paragliding in Miyakojima is an activity to enjoy flying with a motor on your back. Fly over the sky of Miyako Island with only your body, and enjoy the view of the sky, sea, and hills of Miyako Island below you. You will surely create unforgettable memories of Miyako Island.

 

Fun on Miyako Island⑫Parasailing

Parasailing is an exhilarating marine activity in which a parachute is pulled by a motorboat, and you fly high above the sea like a kite. This activity allows you to enjoy both the sky and the sea. It is one of the most popular activities because you can look out over the ocean and Miyako Island as if you were a bird.

 

Fun on Miyako Island⑬Marine Craft

Marine craft is an experience of making things using shells and coral from the beaches of Miyakojima. Miyako Island is surrounded by coral reefs, and dead coral often washes ashore. Let's make a lampshade by assembling the coral into a dome shape and decorating it with seashells and sea glass. When you turn on the light from the inside, the gentle light leaking from the coral will illuminate the lamp and give it a warm feeling.

 

Miyako Island Play⑭ Photo Frame

Photo frames are a type of marine crafts in which children create their own photo frames by attaching seashells and coral from the beach to wooden photo frames. This is one of the most popular activities as it allows visitors to create their own unique souvenirs that can only be found in one place in the world.

 

Fun on Miyako Island (15) Gel Candles

You can make your own gel candles, which are popular as stylish room decorations, on Miyako Island. Gel candles are decorated with seashells from the island's coast, giving them a tropical look. Why not try making your own? They are easy to make, so even children can enjoy making them.

 

Miyako Island Fun⑯Mini Seesaa Craft

Shisa, the guardian god of Okinawa, has a history of more than 300 years and is believed to ward off evil spirits. It is also a popular souvenir, so you can make and send your one and only miniature Shisa.

 

Fun on Miyako Island⑰Fishing

The beautiful waters of Miyako Island are teeming with fish. From colorful tropical fish to large fish such as Chinu, a variety of fish can be caught on Miyako Island. There are many fishing spots, and you can choose your fishing spot according to the season, wind, and tide. You can even enjoy a meal with the fish you catch.

 

Fun on Miyako Island⑱Caving

Caving on Miyako Island is famous for caving at the Pumpkin Cave. It is said that the God of the Dragon Palace dwells there, and it is one of the most popular power spots on Miyako Island among women. You can enjoy exploring not only the pumpkin-shaped stalactites, but also the stalactite trail that extends deep into the cave. We encourage you to try caving on Miyako Island.

 

Fun and games (⑲Mermaid experience)

Mermaid experience is an experience where you can wear a mermaid suit and have your picture taken. It has been popular since a few years ago and is very popular among women because it looks great on social networking sites. You will be dressed like Disney's Ariel for the photo shoot. Taking pictures on the beautiful white beach and the beautiful sea of Miyako Island will look great on SNS.

 

Play⑳Yaehigase tour in Miyakojima

Yaebise is one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan, with a circumference of about 25 km, located between Ikema Island and the northern part of Miyako Island. Yaebise is also called "Japan's Great Barrier Reef" because of its beauty, and people from all over the world visit this spot to see the beautiful scenery. Why don't you enjoy snorkeling, diving, fishing, and other activities at Yaehase?

 

summary

We introduced some of the fun things to do in Miyako Island. How was it? Miyako Island is an island full of fun.

The standard canoeing and snorkeling. From the popular SNS-worthy mermaid experience and SUP, to paragliding and parasailing with a panoramic view of the island, you are sure to enjoy the fun that only Miyakojima can offer. You will surely be able to fully enjoy the fun that only Miyako Island can offer. Please visit Miyako Island and enjoy the fun of Miyako Island.

 

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