Half-day model course in Miyako Island! Also introduces recommended half-day tours!
Table of Contents
- 1 Five half-day tours of Miyako Island
- 1.1 Miyakojima Half-Day Tour 1) Power Spot! Pumpkin Cave Exploration Tour [Free Rental].
- 1.2 Miyakojima Half-Day Tour②Let's play with colorful corals & tropical fish! Easy Beach Snorkeling Tour
- 1.3 Miyakojima Half-Day Tour ③Let's play in the mangrove forest at Shimajiri! Mangrove Canoe Tour
- 1.4 Miyakojima Half-Day Tour 4: Experience Diving & Snorkeling at Natural Aquarium-AM Course-
- 1.5 Miyakojima Half-Day Tour 5: Standard Fishing - Half-Day Course
- 2 Miyako Island Half-Day Model Course
- 3 summary
Hello everyone! When you come to Miyako Island, activities and experiences are a must, aren't they? However, it is hard to decide what kind of activities and experiences to do and what kind of sightseeing to do in a limited time.
If that is the case, you may want to take a half-day tour. You can experience a full range of activities in half a day, and many half-day tours are divided into morning and afternoon tours, making it easy to plan a full day. This article introduces model half-day courses and tours on Miyako Island.
Five half-day tours of Miyako Island
Miyakojima Half-Day Tour 1) Power Spot! Pumpkin Cave Exploration Tour [Free Rental].
The first tour we would like to introduce is the Pumpkin Cave Caving Tour. The Pumpkin Cave is known as one of the most powerful caves in Miyako Island. The entrance to the cave is submerged in the sea, and inside there is a large pumpkin-shaped stalactite.
Because the entrance is submerged in the sea, it can only be visited at low tide when the strait is stable. On the way to the entrance after the tide recedes, there are creatures that could not escape to the sea on the ebb tide and can be observed.
It is also known as Ryugujo (Dragon's Palace) by the locals and is a power spot. A huge pumpkin-shaped stalactite appears right in front of you as soon as you swim in from the entrance.
The color of the stalactites is a pumpkin-like ochre, creating a very mysterious atmosphere. It is said that it takes 2 to 3 years for a stalactite to grow 1 mm, so you can feel how long it took to create these caves. Visitors can climb to the top of the stalactites to find various shapes of stalactites and take a bath in the spring water.
The ultimate in diving is to dive from the top of the pumpkin! It is said that if you jump in from here, your wish will come true, so many people jump in. If you are afraid of jumping, it is recommended to slide along the pumpkin to reduce the momentum!
In addition, visitors can try mud masks made from the mud called "kucha" found in the limestone caves.
Miyakojima Half-Day Tour②Let's play with colorful corals & tropical fish! Easy Beach Snorkeling Tour
The next tour we will introduce is a snorkeling tour where you can view colorful coral and colorful fish! Miyako Island is an island formed by rising coral reefs, so coral reefs grow widely around Miyako Island.
The field may be changed depending on the sea conditions, but the tour is generally held at Nakanoshima Beach, which is known for its abundance of coral and tropical fish species. Nakanoshima Beach is a wide open field with shallow water, so beginners, small children, and those who are not good at swimming can enjoy it without anxiety.
Coral and tropical fish swim in the shallows, so you can enjoy the underwater environment just by floating around. You can also see the popular clownfish! Four species of clownfish can be seen in the waters here, so it is good to look for them.
Miyakojima Half-Day Tour ③Let's play in the mangrove forest at Shimajiri! Mangrove Canoe Tour
The next tour we will introduce is a mangrove canoe tour! Mangroves may have a stronger image in Iriomote Island and Ishigaki Island, but in fact, mangroves grow wild in Miyako Island as well.
Shimajiri's mangrove forest is the largest on Miyako Island, and all mangrove species native to Miyako Island can be seen. Canoe cruising can be enjoyed while observing the aquatic life and wild birds that inhabit the mangroves.
When the tour starts, there will first be a lecture on how to ride and paddle a canoe. This makes it easy for even first-time participants to join the tour.
The mangrove forests also serve as windbreaks and breakwaters, so they are not easily affected by wind and waves like the ocean, and the canoes are highly stable, so they rarely capsize and can be enjoyed even by small children. The canoes are highly stable and rarely capsize, making it possible for even small children to enjoy the experience.
At low tide, you can see the unusual roots of the mangroves and observe creatures walking and jumping on the mudflats!
Miyakojima Half-Day Tour 4: Experience Diving & Snorkeling at Natural Aquarium-AM Course-
We have a half-day diving and snorkeling tour. This tour is recommended for first-time divers!
The dive takes place at Nakanoshima Beach, a field with more than 100 species of corals and a wide variety of tropical fish. Because Nakanoshima Beach is an inlet, the waves are calm all year round, so even first-time divers and those with children can enjoy the experience without panic. There are many tropical fish swimming in the area below the knees after entry from the beach, and a little further on, there is a huge coral reef that has remained intact for more than 300 years.
During the diving experience, you will have a one-on-one guide, so you can concentrate on observing the creatures. The depth of the water is 6 meters, and the clarity of the water is extremely high, allowing you to see all the creatures and your surroundings. Four of the six species of bear clams found in Japan can be seen.
When you come to Miyako Island, diving and snorkeling, which are ironclad, are indispensable. Please feel free to join us for a solid lecture and generous follow-up services.
Miyakojima Half-Day Tour 5: Standard Fishing - Half-Day Course
The last half-day tour we will introduce is Miyakojima Fishing! As we mentioned, Miyako Island is home to an abundance of creatures, and it is even said that you can catch more fish than in a fishing pond, as fishing in Miyako Island is a must.
Children, women, and the elderly can also enjoy fishing safely as they go out on a boat. Instructors will assist you in every detail, from how to put on the bait to how to fish and how to remove the fish you have caught. The fish you catch can be cooked at our affiliated tavern, so be sure to let them know in advance if you wish to have your catch cooked for you.
Fishing while enjoying the view of Miyako blue will surely be a moment of bliss. Even if you have never fished before, you will be hooked because you can catch more and more fish without getting bored! If you are lucky, you can even catch a high-end fish, so let's aim for a fortune!
Miyako Island Half-Day Model Course
Miyako Island offers a variety of sightseeing spots, activities, and scenic spots, so it is hard to know what to do in half a day! Here is a half-day model course of Miyako Island!
Miyako Island Half-Day Model Course (1) Snorkeling at Nakanoshima Beach (Kayaffa Beach)
Miyako Island Half-Day Model Course 2: Cave Caving Tour - Afternoon Course
summary
We introduced a half-day tour and a model course in Miyako Island. How was it? There were various kinds of activity experiences in the half-day tours, weren't there? Please enjoy Miyako Island efficiently according to your schedule with these half-day tours.
Thank you for reading to the end.
