Play around on Miyako Island in summer! Travel guide full of information on the latest activities and sightseeing spots

What to do and play in Miyako Island in summer?

Summer on Miyako Island is not only about the sea, but also about many other fun things to do.

Excellent transparencyMarine activities in the seaas well as night tours of the starry sky and gourmet experiences! Here are some activities that are perfect for both family vacations and couple's trips.

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Miyako Island Summer Climate & List of Useful Things to Bring

You may think that summer in Miyakojima, a tropical resort with a subtropical climate, is very hot and humid. In addition to the high temperature and humidity, the sun's rays are also quite strong, so if you stay outside for even an hour during the day, your skin will start to burn and tingle.

However, even on such a day, it feels surprisingly cool in the shade of the trees, and the sea breeze that blows through is so pleasant that you will want to stay there for hours.

If you still can't stand it, jump into the sea with a zabun! Locals often spend their time like that.

 What is the end of the rainy season in 2025?

Miyako Island in 2025, about 2 weeks earlier than normal.End of rainy season around June 8I did.

This will usher in full-blown summer weather, and heat stroke precautions are important. The best time to plan a trip is to aim for this time of year when the weather is sunny!

Summer Climate and Clothing in Miyako Island

Summer on Miyako Island is hot, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.continues, with strong sunshine and high humidity. Breathable clothing and sun protection are essential!

What is the best thing to bring for a summer trip?

Because the summer on Miyako Island has very strong sunlight,Solid sun protectionis essential.

Please refer to the following list of things to bring and enjoy a comfortable trip with full preparation.

Miyako Island in Summer - Latest Activity Tours

Any activity can be enjoyed on Miyako Island in summer when the season is in full swing!

Here are some recommended activities unique to summer♪.

Snorkeling Tour

Snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of Miyako Island is very popular with beginners and families alike.

The underwater world is filled with colorful coral reefs and colorful tropical fish,Like a natural aquariumThe city offers a wide variety of guided tours. Guided tours are abundant and safe.

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Miyako Island/2 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Amazing encounter rate♪ Sea turtle snorkeling tour Beginners welcome☆ (No.934)開始時間8:30-10:00 / 10:30-12:00
13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →6,900yen

Summer Special SALE 【Miyako Island / 1 Day】If you are in doubt, this is the one for you! SUP/Canoe & Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour on the Spectacular Beach★Photo Shooting & Pick-up & Drop-off Consultation Available (No.909)開始時間6:00-12:00 / 9:30-15:30 / 13:30-19:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours15,800 yen →13,500yen

Miyakojima Island/2 hours] Sea Turtle Encounter Rate 99%☆Reservations on the day & from 3 years old OK!開始時間8:30-10:30 / 10:30-12:30 / 13:00-15:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,000 yen →7,900yen

Experience Diving Tour

In the experience diving is recommended for those who are new to serious diving,Miyako blue" with excellent transparencyYou can enjoy exploring the ocean floor while being enveloped by the

Encounters with sea turtles and fantastic underwater caves are impressive and memorable activities.

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Miyakojima/Shimojijima/2.5 hours]Experience diving and snorkeling at a real natural aquarium☆Half-day Beach Diving & Snorkeling Course (No.865)開始時間8:50-11:30 / 13:20-16:00
Held from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November to March.所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours16,500 yen

Miyako Island/2.5 hours] Over 10 years of experience as a guide! Beginners are welcome☆Beach Experience Diving Tour Recommended for those who get seasick... (No.843)開始時間9:30-12:00 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours12,000 yen

Miyakojima Island/One-day】Experienced guide with over 20 years of experience guides you to the most spectacular diving sites (equipment and underwater camera rental included) (No.793)開始時間8:30～所要時間: 6 hours or more (3 hours for hands-on experience)16,000 yen

Jungle Night Tour

A night tour walking around Miyako Island at night, which shows a different face from that of the daytime, is a great way to encounter glowing mushrooms and nocturnal creatures.

You can go around safely with a guide.Therefore, this experience is also recommended for those with young children.

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Miyako Island/Night] Same-day reservation OK! Natural planetarium! Starry sky & subtropical jungle night tour♪ Recommended for families with children and group tours (No.916)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

Miyakojima Sunset SUP/Canoe & Starry Sky Night Jungle Tour 《Photo Free》 Cancellation fee free until 18:00 the day before! (No.821)開始時間16:45 - 20:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours14,000 yen →12,000yen

SUP Tour

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a relaxing activity that allows you to move slowly through the calm waters of Miyako Island.

Easy to start, even for beginners,Sunrise and sunset from the sea are exceptional.The plan is perfect for couples and women's travelers. This popular plan is perfect for couples and women's travelers.

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Summer Special SALE 【Half Day / Same Day Reservation OK】SUP Debut in the Churaumi Sea of Miyako Island! Enjoy the clear ocean as if you were walking on the beach with a great view.開始時間6:00-7:30 / 8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00
15:30-17:00 / 17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

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

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

Sea kayak (canoe) tours

Sea kayaks glide through clear waters to remote islands, caves, and mangrove forests.Explore natural spotsCan be done.

This is a nature-based activity that offers an exhilarating experience of feeling the sea and sky with your whole body.

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Summer Special SALE【Half-day / same-day reservation OK】World-class transparency! Spectacular Sea Kayak Tour in the Churaumi Sea of Miyako Island 《Free photo & pickup & drop-off consultation available》recommended for families and groups with children (No.933)開始時間6:00-7:30 / 8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00
15:30-17:00 / 17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyakojima/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

Let's touch the rich ecosystem☆Kayak tour to enjoy the sea and mangroves of Miyako Island★Free photo & pick-up & drop-off consultation available (No.834)開始時間8:30-10:00 / 10:30-12:00
13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Parasailing Tour

Parasailing offers a panoramic view of the beautiful sea and islands of Miyako Island while soaring through the sky.

An extraordinary experience with thrills and spectacular views all at onceThe flight is sure to be a highlight of your trip, as you feel the wind with your whole body.

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Miyakojima Island/Sky Sports】Same-day reservation OK☆Parasailing Experience Tour Beginners are welcome! Let's enjoy the great view from the sky!開始時間8:45-10:15/ 10:15-11:45/ 11:45-13:15/ 13:15-14:45/ 14:45-16:15/ 16:05-17:35 (only from March to October)所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours9,900 yen

sauna truck

Sauna Truck," a popular mobile sauna, is a luxurious experience that allows you to "Totooto" while feeling the nature in a spectacular spot on Miyako Island.

After sweating it out in the sauna,Jump straight into the sea.You can enjoy the superb refreshment of

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Miyakojima Sauna】First time in Okinawa Prefecture★The "conditioning" you've never experienced before! Mobile Sauna 2 hours course (No.812)開始時間8:00～24:00
Last admission 22:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours25,000 yen

Baby carriage Experience

The vastATV experience through natureis a thrilling activity that allows you to enjoy an extraordinary experience.

An exhilarating drive on unpaved off-road and forest roads will give you the feeling of becoming one with the earth of Miyako Island.

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Let's visit famous places! 3-hour buggy tour on Irabu Island 《Free photo and video shooting》 Local staff will give you a lecture, so beginners don't have to worry! (No.960)開始時間10:00-13:00 / 14:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours16,500 yen

The first time on Irabu Island☆] 90-minute Irabu Island ATV tour through the most scenic spots 《Free photo and video shooting》・With lectures by local staff, beginners will feel at ease! (No.959)開始時間10:00-11:30 / 14:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 90 min.12,000 yen

Boat Fishing Tour

Enjoy fishing during the day and at nightTaste fish caught on the spot at a local tavernA special experience.

The warm local hospitality and fresh seafood make for an unforgettable gourmet experience. The captain will support you, so it is recommended for beginner fishermen as well. â

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Miyako Island / Hirara Port / 4 hours] Convenient access near the city center! Half-day Fishing Tour for Beginners★Introduction to Izakaya Izakaya available (No.965)開始時間9:00-13:00 / 13:30-17:30所要時間Approx. 4 hours11,000 yen →8,000yen

Miyako Island/Ikema Island Fishing Port】Beginners are welcome! Easy fishing in your spare time! A popular fisherman who has many repeaters will guide you☆Fishing experience tour (No.921)開始時間9:00-11:00 / 12:00-14:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,000 yen

Miyako Island/Ikema Island Fishing Port/Half Day] Standard Fishing Course Recommended for Beginners★A popular fisherman with many repeat customers guides you.開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Starry sky photo tour

The night sky of Miyako Island is one of the best stargazing spots in Japan☆.

Milky Way and countless stars in the background,Professional photographers capture memorable shots.The "Musee de l'Oiseaux" is a great way to end your trip. Please come and experience a fantastic time that is perfect for the end of your trip.

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Miyakojima/Night] Same-day reservations OK! Illumination photo tour☆Let's leave a natural planetarium as a memory♪《SNS-Picture on SNS, Empty-handed OK」No cancellation fee until 6:00 p.m. the day before (No.919)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.5,000 yen

Miyakojima/Night] Same-day reservation OK☆Let's go see the Milky Way and Southern Cross... ♪ Starry sky photography casual plan 《8 pictures delivered / photographed by a professional photographer specializing in starry skies》 (No.999)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 15 min.6,500 yen

Miyako Island/Night] Same-day reservation OK☆A photo contest award-winning photographer guides you on a starry sky photo tour that is very popular on SNS★Regular Plan: around 6 photos (No.989)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.6,000 yen

Activities to experience in spectacular spots

Summer on Miyako Island is a treasure trove of activities that let you experience the mystery of nature.

The Blue Cave, the phantom beach "Uni no Hama," and the coral reefs of the Yaebise are just a few of the spectacular sights that can only be experienced here!

This summer,You can only experience this in Miyako Island.Why not enjoy the activities?

Pumpkin Cave Caving Tour

A caving tour to explore the mysterious Pumpkin Cave created by nature. The fantastic caves, which can only be entered at high tide, are a must-see.

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Yaebiji (Yaebiji) Tour

Yaegase, one of the largest coral reef groups in Japan, is a fantastic spectacle that appears only at low tide. The special access by boat is also an attractive feature of this popular tour.

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Blue Cave Tour

This tour takes you to a cave that shines mysteriously blue in the light. Accessible by snorkel or kayak, it is sure to be an Instagram-worthy experience.

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Uni no Hama (Phantom Beach) Tour

The white sand beach "Uni no Hama" appears only at low tide and is a spectacular spot for photos. It is truly a special experience to visit a "phantom island.

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Irabu Island Tour

Irabu Island, connected by a bridge, is an ideal area for driving and visiting cafes. Spectacular spots are scattered around Shimojijima Airport and Watariguchi Beach.

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Popular Sightseeing Spots in Miyako Island in Summer

Miyako Island is dotted with popular tourist spots that offer spectacular views, such as Yonaha Maehama Beach, Sunayama Beach, and Irabu Bridge. The clarity of the ocean and the beauty of nature are attractive, and photo-worthy spots abound.

Why not tour the sights that can be enjoyed only in summer?

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Yaebise is said to be the largest tabletop coral in Japan, designated as a national natural treasure. The coral extends over an area of about 25 km, and the sheer scale of the coral is inevitably astonishing.

Because of the many colorful coral reefs clustered together, a wide variety of tropical fish can also be seen swimming around. In addition to the high biodiversity, the giant coral reefs act as a breakwater and prevent waves from rising, making it a popular snorkeling and diving spot.

It is also possible to go ashore at low tide on the high tide, so it might be a good idea to see the difference in ebb and flow.

Yaehigase Basic Information

Spot name: Yaebise
Address: Ikema Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa

Yabiji (Yaebiji)   Yabiji is one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan (25 km in circumference, made up of more than 100 atolls of various sizes) located on Miyako Island, and is designated as a national natural monument. It is located between Miyako Island and Ikema Island, and the surrounding waters are covered with carafes [...].

Yonaha Maehama Beach

Yonaha Maehama is called the most beautiful beach in the East, a long white sand beach stretching 7 km to the southwest of Miyako Island. The sight of the white sand sparkling in the reflection of the glaring summer sun is spectacular.

Also, the clarity of the ocean is very high, and you can see the white sand being rolled up through the ocean by the waves. The contrast between the clear blue ocean and the white sand beach is so beautiful that you cannot take your eyes off the beach.

Yonaha Maehama beach is also used as the start and finish line of the All Japan Miyakojima Triathlon, so it is a good place to visit for commemorative photos.

Basic Information on Yonaha Maehama Beach

Spot name: Yonaha Maehama Beach
Address: 1199 Shimoji Yonaha, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan

Yonaha Maehama, a tourist spot on Miyako Island   Scenery of Yonaha Maehama Beach About Yonaha Maehama Beach Yonaha Maehama Beach was voted No. 1 on TripAdvisor's Top 10 Best Beaches in Japan for 2019. It is the whitest sandy beach in the East. The cleanliness of the beach is amazing [...].

Azuma Heinanazaki

Higashi Heiannazaki is the easternmost cape on Miyako Island, designated as a national historic site and natural monument. The parking lot and promenade are well maintained, allowing visitors to walk around safely. In early spring, you will be impressed by the spectacular view of lily-of-the-valley blooming all around the area.

Also, since it is the easternmost point of the island, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise view, so it would be nice to visit while feeling the clear early morning air. However, it is very windy, so be careful not to let your hat or other items fly off.

Basic Information on Higashi Heian-Nasazaki

Spot name: Higashi Heian Nasaki
Address: Northernmost part of Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture

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 [...].

Utopia Farm Miyakojima

Utopia Farm Miyakojima is a tourist farm where you can enjoy tropical flowers and fruits.

The colorful bougainvillea greenhouse and sweets made from ripe mangoes are popular. Visitors can also experience harvesting fruits and fully enjoy the bounty of nature with all five senses. This is a healing spot recommended for families and couples.

Utopia Farm Miyakojima Basic Information

Spot Name：Utopia Farm Miyakojima
Address: 1714-2 Uenomiyakuni, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Parking: approx. 20 cars
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Sunday

Miyako Island's sightseeing spot, Datotoden Myaka The scenery of Uputate Uputonu Miyaka What is Uputate Uputonu Miyaka Miyaka is said to be the grave of a man named Uputate Uputonu Megumi, who once served as the chief chief of Miyako Island in the 15th century. The tombs on Miyako Island have long been stone "myaka" made of giant stones [...].

Hora River Beach

The Hora River is an unusual place that is both a beach and a swimming pool that uses natural groundwater. It is a beautiful beach that is well managed and cleaned 365 days a year without a break. Visitors can enjoy swimming, sea kayaking, and snorkeling throughout the year.

You can also enjoy the experience of caving in a limestone cave.

Basic Information on Hora River Beach

Spot Name：Horagawa Beach
Address: 1139-1 Jobe Yora, Miyakojima City, Okinawa 906-0101

Hora River (Hora Izumi) Beach - a tourist attraction on Miyako Island. Scenery of Hora River (Hora-sen) Beach (Bora-ga Beach) Untouched rocks You can also relax on the beach Pools are available Near the entrance Source: 4travel About Hora River (Hora-sen) Beach Hora River Beach is a popular beach in the south of Miyako Island. The bi [...].

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