Information on year-end and New Year's events, recommended tours, and sightseeing spots in Miyakojima!

Watch the first sunrise on Miyako Island!

This year's event will be held again☆ While participating in the activitiesfirst sunrise (of New Year)Would you like to see theSunrise TourThen it will be held at sunrise.
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Special Winter SALE【Miyako Island/Early Morning】Sunrise with spectacular view will impress you! Miyako Island SUP Cruise for an exhilarating morning activity 《Free photo & pickup & drop-off consultation available》before your return flight☆(No.907)開始時間6:00-7:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Special Winter SALE [Miyakojima/Early morning] Enjoy until the last day! Sunrise Canoe Tour☆Experience the excitement of being surrounded by the morning sun 《Free photo & pickup & drop-off consultation available》（No.912）.開始時間6:00-8:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

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Thorough explanation of the year-end and New Year holidays on Miyako Island

Some of you may be returning home or spending time at home, but I hope you will visit Miyako Island during the year-end and New Year's holidays!

Because Miyako Island, a tropical resort, has a warmer climate than the mainland, making it possible to spend the year-end and New Year holidays in comfort.â

In this issue, we will introduce the temperature and clothing for the year-end and New Year's holidays on Miyako Island, recommended tours, and spots where you can enjoy the first sunrise of the year and pay a visit to the New Year's shrine.

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Weather (temperature) and clothing for the year-end and New Year's holidays

The average temperature during the year-end and New Year holidays in Miyakojima isApprox. 19.5°Cabout, in the first and second half of the month.Temperature differences.is a feature of this product.

Water temperature at 22-25°C,Wearing a wetsuitYou can swim if you do this ◎Activity tours will be held as usual during the year-end and New Year's holidays

Year-end and New Year's holidays are usuallynorth windis in full swing...!
Since the wind and rain will be strong on many days, it is advisable to dress in thin long or short sleeves with a jacket over them.

Year-end and New Year's events in Miyakojima

What kind of events are held during the year-end and New Year holidays on the tropical island of Miyako?

Here are some of the events you can enjoy during the year-end and New Year's holidays!

Ueno German Cultural Village
Illumination Fest

Every year in late December, around the time of ChristmasUeno German Cultural VillageIllumination Fest begins.

The entire German Cultural Village is beautifully illuminated, and walking along the cobblestone streets, you feel as if you have wandered into a European town!

A lighting ceremony will be held on the first day and a countdown will be held at the end of the year. The Illumination FestAdmission is freeand free parking is available. During the festival, food stalls will be set up and events such as game tournaments will be organized, so please come and visit!

For more information about Ueno German Cultural Village, please click here.

Ueno German Cultural Village is a tourist attraction on Miyako Island. About Ueno German Cultural Village The German merchant ship "R.J. Robertson" set sail for Adelaide, Australia in 1873 with a cargo of tea and other trade goods from Fuzhou, but encountered a strong south wind as it passed through Taiwan [...].

Shigira Seven Miles Resort
Countdown & New Year Event

Shigira Seven Miles Resort (formerly Southwest Paradise Resort) plans and holds a New Year's event every year.

More details on New Year's events will be available after November.Shigira Seven Miles Resort HPIf you are interested, please check out the following website.

Miyakojima 100km Wide Marathon

The highlight event in January on Miyako Island is the Miyakojima 100km Wide Marathon. The full marathonMore than twice the distance of 42.195 kmHowever, I will try my best to reach the goal once a year while loving the beautiful scenery of Miyako Island.

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100km Wide Marathon on Miyako Island Source: 4travel What is the 100km Wide Marathon event? The earliest ultramarathon in the country, the 2019 event will be held on January 20. As the first ultra-marathon, participants will be pouring in from all over the country. As the course, [...].

For more information about Miyakojima Mamoru-kun, click here.

A compilation of 20 idol Mamoru-kun on Miyako Island! Details and installation locations are explained!Table of Contents 1 Can you find out where Miyakojima Mamoru-kun is? Let's find him on your trip to Miyakojima☆1.1 ① Miyakojima Mamoru-kun1.2 ② Miyakojima Koji-kun1.3 ③ Miyakojima Hitoshi-kun1.4 ④ Miyakojima Susumu-kun1.5 ⑤ Miyakojima Maruko-chan1.6 ⑥ Miyakojima Ryozo [...].

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Popular activity tours during the year-end and New Year's holidays

In Miyakojima, most tours are held as usual during the year-end and New Year holidays!

Here are some tours specializing in sunrise on the first day of the year that you should check out when you visit Miyakojima during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Asahi] Sunrise Canoe Tour

This is a canoe cruising tour on the sea of Miyako Island in the early morning.

Watching the pleasant first sunrise from a canoe and soaking in the morning sun will recharge your energy!

Those who want to play until the last minute on the last day of their trip.and ...,Those who have free time until their return flight.Recommended for

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Special Winter SALE [Miyakojima/Early morning] Enjoy until the last day! Sunrise Canoe Tour☆Experience the excitement of being surrounded by the morning sun 《Free photo & pickup & drop-off consultation available》（No.912）.開始時間6:00-8:00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! (27 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Sunrise SUP Tour

SUP is a new activity that has been gaining attention in recent years as Stand Up Paddleboarding, and many of you must have seen it on social networking sites or in TV commercials.

Standing on a board floating in the water and paddling forward with a paddleFashionable and new fun that originated in HawaiiIt is.

The early morning SUP cruise in the clear morning air of the remote islands is very quiet and has a unique atmosphere.

Why don't you start the New Year with a full sunrise view from the top of your SUP, watching the first sunrise of the year emerge from the horizon?

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Special Winter SALE【Miyako Island/Early Morning】Sunrise with spectacular view will impress you! Miyako Island SUP Cruise for an exhilarating morning activity 《Free photo & pickup & drop-off consultation available》before your return flight☆(No.907)開始時間6:00-7:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

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Miyako Island SUP Tour SUP (Stand Up Paddle) is a popular marine activity! Anyone can enjoy SUP tours easily and get exercise with no need to bring anything. (33 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Pumpkin Cave Caving Tour

What is Pumpkin Cave?A well-known power spot on Miyako IslandThe entrance to the cave is in the ocean, so you have to swim in. The entrance to the cave is in the ocean, so you have to swim to get in.

Pumpkin Cave, which is full of luck-boosting elements, can be enjoyed without problems even during the winter season when the north wind is strong, since the main activity is to explore the cave!

You may also visit to blast your luck for the year.

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Miyako Island/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

Miyako Island / 1 Day] No.1 Popularity! Miyako Island Complete Sightseeing Plan (SUP x Snorkeling x Caving x Canoeing) ★Photo Shooting & Transportation Included (No.911)開始時間8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours25,600 yen →19,800yen

Special Winter SALE 【Miyako Island / 1 Day】 Great Adventure Plan! Spectacular Beach SUP & Pumpkin Cave Exploration & Canoe Tour ★Photo Shooting & Transportation Included (No.910)開始時間9:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours17,700 yen →15,000yen

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Pumpkin Hole Cave Exploration (Caving) Tour A limestone cave exploration tour to Miyako Island's power spot, Pumpkin Hole. Enjoy the Pumpkin Hole, where the God of the Dragon Palace is said to reside! (9 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Sunset] Sunset Canoe Tour

You can experience canoeing in the sea, which is famous as a sunset spot on Miyako Island.

Watch the sky and the sea turn into madder colors on the sea.The tranquility of time flowing slowly can only be experienced on Miyako Island!

We will give you a detailed lecture beforehand.Young children and those who are not good swimmers are welcome to participate.It is.

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Winter Special SALE 【Miyako Island, same day reservation OK】Beginners are welcome! Sunset Canoe Tour with free photo data and pick-up service (No.937)開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyakojima】Sea turtle snorkeling & sunset kayak tour 《with free photo data present》（No.896)開始時間From 9:00am to 2:00pm (June to September)
(October - May)9:00 - / 13:00 -所要時間Approx. 5.5 hours18,000 yen

Sunset SUP Tour

The Sunset SUP Tour is a popular tour during the year-end and New Year's holidays, where you can cruise around and watch the sunset on the horizon and feel special.

You can see a mysterious view of Miyako Island that is completely different from that of the daytime.

The quiet sound of the waves is pleasant, and time passes leisurely.The ocean, dyed in the colors of the setting sun, is breathtakingly beautiful.It is.

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★Winter Special Plan [Okinawa, Miyakojima] Enjoy the sunset of Miyakojima! Sunset SUP 60 min. course (with experience explanation & photo shooting) (No.819)開始時間16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour5,500 yen →4,500yen

Miyakojima Island] Same-Day Reservations OK!開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Sunset Cruising Tour

first in the prefectureUnderwater observation cruise shipThis is a dinner and sunset cruising plan to be enjoyed at

The luxurious interior of the ship, the underwater aqua lounge on the basement level, and the sunset view will make dinner cruising on a luxury cruise ship a special memory of Miyakojima.

Enjoy a romantic time with your loved ones and family members to color your trip to Miyako Island.

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Miyako Island/2.5 hours】Dinner & Sunset Cruising Plan☆Luxury experience on the Mont Blanc, the first underwater cruise ship in the prefecture♪No cancellation fee until 2 days before the cruise (No.851)開始時間April-September】18:00-20:30
October - March] 17:00-19:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours9,000 yen

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Miyako Island Cruising Tour Enjoy the beautiful ocean and spectacular sunsets on a cruising ship reminiscent of a luxury liner while having a delicious lunch or dinner on board! (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Night Tour

Observing the stars in the beautiful night sky of Miyako Island,Listen to the sound of waves and insects, feel the wind and tide, and enjoy the 360-degree starry sky while becoming one with nature with your whole body.

Please experience Miyako Island with a different atmosphere from that of the daytime.

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Miyako Island/Night] Starry Sky & Tropical Jungle Night Tour♪Reservations OK on the day!開始時間7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.所要時間Approximately 1 hr. 30 min.5,900 yen →4,900yen

Miyako Island] Same-day reservations OK☆Impressed by the natural planetarium! Illumination Photo Tour (No.919)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.5,000 yen

Miyakojima Island/Night] Same-day reservation OK☆Professional photographer specializing in starry skies will take pictures! Unforgettable Starry Sky Photo Experience★Standard Plan (No.999)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.6,500 yen

Winter Tour/Year Booking OK] Sunset SUP/Canoe & Starry Sky Night Jungle Tour on Miyako Island (Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off Consultation Available) (No.821)開始時間16:45 - 20:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours14,000 yen →12,000yen

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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. (13 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Recommended spots for Hatsunagari (first sunrise) and Hatsumode (first visit to a shrine)

There are many spots on Miyako Island where the first sunrise can be seen beautifully.

Here are some recommended spots on Miyako Island, carefully selected by our local staff.

Miyako Shrine

Miyako Shrine was built in 1589.The only shrine on Miyako IslandIt is.

Lines begin to form around 10:00 p.m. on December 31 for Hatsumode, and long lines form when the New Year's Eve countdown is over. Visitors can enjoy a series of New Year's Eve events as well as Hatsumode on the mainland, with red seals, good luck charms, and omikuji (omikuji fortune telling) available.

The temple bell will start ringing at midnight, and the New Year's Day Festival will be held from around 7:00 a.m. on New Year's Day. Please visit the shrine for its many benefits.

Miyako Shrine Basic Information

Address: 5-1 Nishisato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 14 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Miyako Island-Miyako Shrine   Miyako Shrine is located in the neighborhood of "Tamakamizugotake," the stage of the Miyako creation myth, where many historical sites are concentrated. The three deities are Kumano (Izanami, Hayatama, and Kotokotami-no-mikoto) and Toyomi-no-mikoto (Megumori Sadamasa, Yonaha Egen, and Nakasone Genya). [...].

Azuma Heinanazaki

Higashi Heiannazaki is located at the easternmost tip of Miyako Island.One of the best sunrise spots in JapanIt is.

This cape offers such a spectacular view that it was selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. Although it is not possible to enter the observatory at sunrise, the sunrise seen through the observatory is very beautiful.

From the parking lot, you can go down to the fishing port and the beach, so after watching the sunrise, you can enjoy the beach.

Basic Information on Higashi Heian-Nasazaki

Address: Jobe Yora, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 31 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Higashi Heiannazaki (Heiannazaki Lighthouse) - a sightseeing spot on Miyako Island. Scenery of Higashi Heiannazaki (Heiannazaki Lighthouse) What is Higashi Heiannazaki? It is a cape located at the southeastern tip of Miyako Island and is a representative tourist spot of Miyako Island where you can see the magnificent natural features of the island. It is also called "Higashi Heianana Cape. In 2007, it was designated as a national historic site and a natural monument of scenic beauty [...].

Ikema Bridge

Ikema Ohashi is one of the bridges connecting Miyako Island and Ikema Island, and was the first of the three major bridges to be built.

Also,Beautiful sunrise views.Many people view the first sunrise of the New Year from this bridge.

Surprisingly few people visit this spot for the first sunrise of the year, so you can relax and enjoy the New Year's sunrise.

Basic Information on Ikema Bridge

Address: Hirara Maesato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 27 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Ikema Ohashi Bridge, a sightseeing spot on Ikema Island   About Ikema Ohashi Ikema Ohashi Bridge is located in the northwestern part of Miyako Island. Opened in 1992, the 1425-meter-long bridge provides an outstanding contrast to the sea around Ikema Island, which is one of the clearest on Miyako Island. The Ikema Ohashi Bridge has a high plateau when viewed from the Ikema Island side [...].

Higa Road Park

Higa Road Park is located on the east coast of Miyako Island,A spectacular spot overlooking the oceanIt is.

It is close to the city area for easy access. Parking and restrooms are available so you can come by car.

Since it is one of the best sunrise spots on Miyako Island, many people visit on New Year's Day for the first sunrise of the year.

Higa Road Park Basic Information

Address: 1521-128 Aza Higa, Jobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Higa Road Park is a tourist attraction on Miyako Island. Source: 4travel What is Higa Road Park? Higa Road Park is famous as a rest stop on the way from Ikema Island to Higashi Heiannazaki. It offers a view of the precipitous cliffs and a taste of the East China Sea. The sea is rough with white waves and corals on the bottom of the sea [...].

Advance reservations are required during the year-end and New Year's holidays!
Enjoy a comfortable trip with a rental car!

Rental cars are booked up early during peak periods such as the year-end and New Year holidays.

Be sure to make your reservations early, before you travel!

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Miyakojima, Car Rental S】Compact class car《Maximum 5 passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system 【Including deductible and wide coverage fee】（No.r3)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable6,900 yen

Miyakojima, Rental Car】Sedan Type Car《Maximum 5 Passengers》Comes with car navigation system as standard equipment♪ Airport/Hotel/Port Pickup/Ride-On Available（No.r14)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable7,000 yen

Miyakojima, Rental Car】Mini class car《Maximum 4 Passengers》Comes with car navigation system as standard equipment♪ Airport/Hotel/Port Pickup/Ride-On Available (No.r13)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable5,000 yen

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Is a rental car necessary for sightseeing in Miyakojima? Thorough explanation of the rental car situation in MiyakojimaContents1 Do you need a rental car for sightseeing in Miyako Island? Reasons why we recommend you to rent a car2.1 ①You can expand the range of sightseeing with a rental car2.2 ②You can use a rental car even on a sudden rainy day! 2.3 ③ You will have more time to enjoy your trip.

summary

In this issue, we introduced the weather, clothing, and recommended local tours in Miyakojima during the year-end and New Year holidays.

There are also great sightseeing spots for Hatsunagari (first sunrise) and Hatsumode (first visit to a shrine), making it a pleasant way to welcome the New Year on Miyakojima Island.

If you would like to travel somewhere during the year-end and New Year's holidays, why not consider a trip to Miyako Island?

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The weather, clothing, and recommended activities in January on Miyako Island!January is the coldest month of the year in Miyakojima. Here we introduce the weather, temperature, events, and recommended activities in Miyakojima in January!

What is winter like in Miyako Island? Recommended activity tours and spots!Miyako Island has a strong summer image, but a winter trip to Miyako Island is perfect for relaxing sightseeing with a reduced price! Here we introduce the weather, clothing, and recommended activities.

10 recommended starry sky spots in Miyakojima! We also introduce popular tours where you can enjoy starry skies!On Miyako Island, you can see the Milky Way, Southern Cross, and first magnitude stars. Here are some tours that allow you to enjoy the starry sky of Miyako Island, whether you want to gaze at the stars or take pictures with the starry sky as a background.