20 recommended experiences on Miyako Island!
Table of Contents
- 1 20 recommended experiences on Miyako Island
- 1.1 Miyako Island Experience (1) SUP
- 1.2 Miyako Island Experience #2 Canoeing
- 1.3 Miyako Island Experience ③Sunrise Kayak
- 1.4 Miyako Island Experience 4: Snorkeling
- 1.5 Miyako Island Experience 5) Diving
- 1.6 Miyako Island Experience 6: Sanshin
- 1.7 Miyako Island Experience (7) Weaving Experience
- 1.8 Miyako Island Experience #8: Craft Making
- 1.9 Experience Miyako Island (9) Cruise
- 1.10 Miyako Island Experience 10 Banana Boat
- 1.11 Miyako Island Experience (11) Jet Ski
- 1.12 Miyako Island Experience ⑫Wake Boat
- 1.13 Miyako Island Experience ⑬ Big Marble
- 1.14 Miyako Island Experience⑭Sunset SUP
- 1.15 Miyako Island Experience (15) Sunrise SUP
- 1.16 Miyako Island Experience⑯Starry Night SUP & Canoeing
- 1.17 Miyako Island Experience⑰Pumpkin Caving
- 1.18 Experience Miyako Island⑱Stargazing Tour
- 1.19 Experience 19 Shisa making in Miyako Island
- 1.20 Experience⑳釣り(fishing) in Miyakojima
- 2 summary
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Hello everyone! There are many experience tours and classes on Miyako Island. Many experience tours are based on the culture and scenery of Miyako Island, and the most famous ones are snorkeling and diving.
You can also make a shisa, a famous guardian deity, or experience the sanshin (Okinawan guitar), and I am sure you will find a tour that you would like to try. In this article, we will introduce some of the experiences available on Miyako Island.
20 recommended experiences on Miyako Island
Miyako Island Experience (1) SUP
SUP stands for Stand Up Paddleboard, and as the name suggests, it is a new type of marine sport originating from Hawaii in which you stand on a board and paddle through the water. In Miyakojima, various beaches and companies, including Maehama Beach, have boats available, making it an activity that can be experienced easily.
Miyako Island Experience #2 Canoeing
A canoe is a general term for any small boat paddled by paddles. In a broad sense, a kayak is also a canoe, but here we use the term canoe to refer to a small boat that is ridden by one person. Canoeing is a common activity on the mainland as well, and many people have probably experienced it before. There are many places where canoeing can be enjoyed on Miyako Island. Why not try canoeing while enjoying the Miyako blue ocean?
Miyako Island Experience ③Sunrise Kayak
Kayaks are small boats paddled with paddles, as mentioned in the canoeing section. In this section, kayaking is defined as a small boat activity that is boarded by more than one person. Since kayaking is a multi-person activity, its stability is different from that of canoeing. Parents and children with small children, for example, may often choose this activity. If you want to enjoy the sea of Miyako with your family or as a couple, kayaking is the way to go.
Miyako Island Experience 4: Snorkeling
Snorkeling is an underwater experience in which participants put on a breathing pipe called a snorkel and goggles and swim on the surface or in shallow water to enjoy the underwater world. No certification is required for this experience, and anyone who can swim can try it.
Miyako Island Experience 5) Diving
The major marine activity on Miyako Island is diving. There are two types of diving: experience diving, which does not require a license, and fun diving, which does require a license. Around Miyako Island, there are two types of diving: diving to enjoy underwater life and diving to enjoy the topography.
Miyako Island Experience 6: Sanshin
Sanshin is the music of Okinawa. In this tour, you will be able to play the unique sound of the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument. The tour is held indoors, so the weather is not a factor. This tour can be enjoyed even on rainy days, so it is popular even when other tours are closed.
The teacher will teach you carefully so that even beginners can understand how to read the Ko-Ko-Shi of the sanshin's unique musical notation, so that you can easily learn to play several songs in a short time. It is a great feeling when you are able to play a song. We hope you will enjoy playing the sanshin on Miyako Island.
Miyako Island Experience (7) Weaving Experience
Miyako-ori is a textile that has been handed down from generation to generation on Miyako Island. Spun with spun cotton yarns, the textile is characterized by its striped pattern and delicate weave. This is a fun experience for both children and adults. Enjoy the culture of Miyako Island.
Miyako Island Experience #8: Craft Making
Making crafts to create an original welcome board using coral, shells, driftwood, and other materials washed ashore on Miyako Island. This is an indoor activity that can be enjoyed by anyone, including families, friends, and couples, so it is an experience that will be received by people of all ages.
Experience Miyako Island (9) Cruise
This is an experience of cruising around Miyako Island on the cruise ship "Mont Blanc," which departs from Hirara Port. Mont Blanc is a white ship with a beautifully shaped exterior, and the main dining room on board is luxuriously decorated to create a luxurious space. The aqua lounge at the bottom of the ship is a glass board, which makes you feel like you can explore in the sea water.
A delicious main meal is included, and there are a variety of onboard activities, such as folk music live performances by the ship's crew using sanshin and other instruments. This is an experience where you can enjoy both the undersea viewing, the meals, the scenery, and the folk music. Plans are available in three different packages, so you can experience them whenever your time is convenient.
Miyako Island Experience 10 Banana Boat
In this activity, participants straddle a banana-shaped board and tow it with a jet ski.
Riding a banana board through the emerald green waters of Miyako Island is a thrilling and exhilarating experience.
Miyako Island Experience (11) Jet Ski
If you have a small special boat license, you can rent a jet ski and go for a ride on the ocean. Even if you do not have a license, you can enjoy riding a jet ski tandem with a staff member in a small group. Please experience the exhilaration of riding through the beautiful sea of Miyako Island.
Miyako Island Experience ⑫Wake Boat
Have you ever experienced wakeboarding? You may have seen it on TV. It is a water sport in which a rope is attached to the back of a motorboard, and a person holding the rope at the back of the boat slides on the surface of the water on the board. It is very acrobatic and cool, so why not try it in Miyakojima?
Miyako Island Experience ⑬ Big Marble
The Big Marble is an activity in which you sit on a sofa-like float and are pulled by a motor. It is very thrilling, but because it is sofa-like, you do not fall off the boat and can enjoy the exhilarating feeling for a long time. If you are afraid of banana boats, why not try the Big Marble?
Miyako Island Experience⑭Sunset SUP
Miyako Island has many sunset spots. Sunsets on land are beautiful, but sunsets in the ocean have a different flavor as the ocean changes color from moment to moment.
Depart for the ocean to watch the sunset when the afternoon sun begins to tilt, and paddle leisurely to the spot with the setting sun in front of you and the light of the tilted sun in front of you. You can look up at the sky and see the beautiful colors of the sky with its various faces gradually changing as the sun changes its tilt. You will surely be struck by the inspiring scenery.
Miyako Island Experience (15) Sunrise SUP
Miyako Island is surrounded by the sea, so the sunrise comes from beyond the Pacific Ocean. This is a sight that can only be seen on Miyakojima.
The sunrise from the water on a SUP is too beautiful for words.
Miyako Island Experience⑯Starry Night SUP & Canoeing
Miyako Island is known for its beautiful starry sky. Because of its lower latitude than the mainland, the Southern Cross can be seen at certain times of the year, which is normally not possible.
Stargazing alone is enjoyable, but the starry sky seen from offshore by SUP or canoe is also beautiful. You can enjoy more beautiful scenery than on the beach because the light source is farther away. Why not experience a more beautiful night sky than usual on Miyako Island?
Miyako Island Experience⑰Pumpkin Caving
Caving in Miyako Island is famous for caving in the Pumpkin Caves. The Pumpkin Cave is one of the most famous power spots on Miyako Island, and is said to be inhabited by the god Ryugu.
In particular, the pumpkin-shaped stalactites are one of Miyako Island's most famous landmarks, and you can also enjoy the stalactite trail that extends behind them.
Experience Miyako Island⑱Stargazing Tour
As I mentioned earlier with the starry night SUP/canoeing, Miyako Island is an island with very beautiful starry skies. From spring to summer, the Southern Cross can also be viewed depending on the time of year. This is a tour to observe such a starry sky from the hilltop.
The starry night sky seen in places with few light sources, such as forests and beaches, is breathtaking. Let's enjoy the night sky of Miyako Island and refresh yourself.
Experience 19 Shisa making in Miyako Island
This is an experience to make a Shisa, the famous guardian god of Okinawa, which has a history of more than 300 years and is believed to be effective in repelling evil spirits. Let's make your own Shisa.
There are two types of plans: a course for kneading clay and a course for coloring clay. You can make your own one-of-a-kind souvenir by kneading and coloring clay to make a shisa, one of the most popular souvenirs of Okinawa. It will be a souvenir and a valuable experience that you will never forget.
Experience⑳釣り(fishing) in Miyakojima
Miyako Island is surrounded by the sea, and coral reefs extend right out to the beaches and harbors. Naturally, there are many fish, and many people often visit Miyako Island just to enjoy fishing. Why don't you experience fishing in Miyako Island?
It is not unusual to catch super big fish on Miyako Island. You can also enjoy a meal with the fish you catch, killing two birds with one stone.
summary
How was it? Miyako Island is an island with many sightseeing spots. There are many experiences that make the most of these tourist spots. There are a wide range of experiences, from traditional crafts to modern technology. If there is an experience that you would like to try, please let us know! We hope you will find an experience that you would like to try. We hope you enjoy the unique experiences of Miyako Island.
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