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

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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 stronger on many days, it is advisable to dress in thin long or short sleeves with a jacket over it.

 

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

Source:Miyako Mainichi Newspaper

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.

 

Shigira Seven Miles Resort
Countdown & New Year Event

Source:Shigira Seven Miles Resort

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

Source:Miyako Mainichi Newspaper

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.

Courses to be held 》

(1) 100km course circling Miyako Island
The 100km section starts at 5:00 a.m. when it is still dark and goes around the Irabu Bridge.
(2) 50km course running mainly along the rugged East Coast
Shortest course running 22km along the south coast

*The symbol of Miyako Island, "Miyakojima Mamoru-kun," runs among the participants from all over the country, as he does every year.

▼ Learn more about the ▼100km Wide Marathon

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

 

Recommended by local staff!
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 you may want to check out when visiting Miyako Island 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

▼Click here for our recommended Sunrise Canoe Tours ▼

▼ For more information about canoeing, click here▼.

 

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?

▼Click here for our recommended Sunrise SUP tours.

▼For more information about SUP, click here▼

 

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.

▼Click here for recommended caving tours.

▼For more information about caving, click here▼.

 

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.

▼Click here for recommended sunset canoe tours.

 

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.

▼Click here for recommended sunset SUP tours.

 

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.

▼Click here for recommended cruising tours.

▼ For more information about ▼ Cruising, please click here▼

 

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.

▼Click here for recommended night tours.

▼ For more information about ▼ Night Tours, please click here▼.

 

Recommended by local staff!
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.

▼ For more information about the Miyako Shrine, click here▼.

 

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.

▼ For more information about Toheirenasaki, please click here▼.

 

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.

▼ For more information on the Ikema Bridge, please click here▼.

 

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.

▼ Click here for more information on ▼ Higa Road Park.

 

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!

▼Click here to see our recommended car rental plans.

Learn more about car rentals

 

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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