A complete guide to the must-visit spots & activities for a girls' trip to Miyako Island! Instagram & Healing Island Trip Plan

What is the charm of Miyako Island, perfect for women's travel?

Miyako Island is a resort island located about 30 minutes by air from the main island of Okinawa, featuring crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches.

Recently,Especially popular with female travelers.and the number of travelers is increasing.

Here, you will find a wealth of natural beauty and relaxing activities to make your stay a pleasant one.

The charm of Miyako Island lies not only in its beautiful beaches and natural environment, but also in the many sightseeing spots, gourmet foods, and stylish cafes that can be enjoyed only on a girl's trip.

In this issue, we will introduce sightseeing spots and activities recommended for a girls' trip to Miyako Island.

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Recommended Sightseeing Spots in Miyako Island
Spectacular beaches & destinations for women's travel

Miyako Island has many sightseeing spots that are ideal for women's travel. In particular, beaches and tourist attractions that are sure to be Instagram-worthy are not to be missed.

 Yonaha Maehama Beach

It is a representative beach of Miyako Island and a superb spot with a 7-km-long white sand beach.

The clear seawater and blue sky create a beautiful contrast, making it the perfect place for a girls' trip.

If you take a walk with your camera, you can take great pictures wherever you go.

Details of Yonaha Maehama Beach

Location: Shimoji Yonaha, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

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 [...].

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Miyakojima] Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Mermaid Experience Tour at Maehama Beach, the most beautiful beach in the East (No.808)開始時間Determined by sea conditions and circumstances on the day of the event所要時間Approx. 3 hours18,000 yen

Miyako Island - Warning! 3 kinds of marine sports experience☆Banana Boat, Big Marble & Band Wagon (No.804)開始時間Determined by sea conditions and circumstances on the day of the event所要時間Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour11,000 yen

Miyakojima】Mermaid Experience & 3 kinds of Screaming Marine Sports 《Banana Boat, Big Marble, Bandwagon》 at Maehama Beach, the most beautiful beach in the East (No.811)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours19,000 yen

Sunayama Beach

As the name suggests, Sunayama Beach is characterized by its mounds of sand.

The crystal clear ocean and white sandy beaches are perfect for relaxing in a quiet place☆.

This spot is cherished by the locals and is relatively uncrowded, making it a good choice for those who want to spend some quiet time.

Details of Sunayama Beach

Location: Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from downtown Miyakojima

Sunayama Beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in Miyako Island.   A view of Sunayama Beach What is Sunayama Beach? In 2019, this place was chosen as the second place in the "Top 10 Best Beaches in Japan". Sunayama Beach is the most popular spot in Miyako Island. In addition to the beautiful cobalt blue gradation of the sea [...].

Ikema Island

Ikema Island, accessible by car from the main island of Miyakojima, is a spot where visitors can enjoy the quiet sea and spectacular views.

In particular, the view from crossing the Ikema Ohashi Bridge is sure to be a photo-worthy sight. Enjoy the scenery of Ikema Island while driving with other women.

Details of Ikema Island

Location: Ikema Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: Ikema Ohashi Bridge from the main island of Miyakojima

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 [...].

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Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's go to 5 Miyako Islands & 3 major bridges with great views☆Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour＜One-day tour OK & no age limit＞（No.928開始時間8:25 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.所要時間Approx. 9 hours8,000 yen

Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden

The Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden is the perfect place for a relaxing women's trip.

Visitors can enjoy a healing moment while strolling through the park, lined with abundant nature and beautiful plants. Spend a relaxing time looking at tropical flowers.

Details of Ikema Island

Location: Ikema Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Miyakojima City Tropical Botanical Garden is a tourist attraction on Miyako Island.   Scenery of Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden About Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden, located 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, is a 120,000㎢ expanse with over 1,600 species of subtropical [...].

Blue Cave

The "Blue Cave" is a sea cave located on the west coast of Miyako Island, where light shining into the cave makes the seawater glow blue.

This beautiful blue sea can be enjoyed by snorkeling and diving, especially in the evening, when the atmosphere is magical.Very popular tourist spot in Miyako Island.It is.

Details of the Blue Cave

Location: Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Access: 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave)   What is the Blue Cave (Miyakojima)? The mysterious "Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave)" is located on Irabu Island, across the 3,540-meter Irabu Bridge from Miyakojima. It is also called "Sapphire Cave" these days, and inside the cave [...].

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Special Spring SALE 【Irabu Island/2 hours】Adventure in the new famous "Sapphire Cave"☆Shimmering Blue Cave Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour★Free Photo & Pickup & Drop-off Service Available (No.832)開始時間9:30-11:30 / 13:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/3 hours】Only available from March to October! Many repeaters♪ Bijas & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour (No.863)開始時間8:30-12:00 / 12:45-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/One-day】Sapphire Cave "Blue Cave" Snorkeling & Spectacular Beach SUP/Kayak Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off (No.836)開始時間9:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours17,700 yen →15,000yen

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Recommended Activities in Miyako Island

On Miyako Island, you can not only relax on the beach, but also enjoy a variety of activities. Here are some of the experiences that can be enjoyed only on a girls' trip.

Kayak (Canoe)

Spring on Miyako Island means it's already time to go into the ocean, but many people still need a little courage to go in.... If you are a sea kayakerEnjoy the beautiful ocean from the seaCan be done.

Half-day courses that can be joined by children as young as 3 years old and plans that include kayaking and snorkeling to the popular "Pumpkin Hole" are also popular!

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Special Spring 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

Special Spring SALE [Miyako Island, same-day reservation OK] Sunset kayak tour to enjoy the golden and spectacular view! Free photo data (No.937)開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

SUP

SUP is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii, where people ride a board slightly larger than a surfboard and paddle forward.

The SUP experience in the crystal clear waters of Miyako Island will give you a strange sensation of floating in the air.

Learn more about SUP

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Special Spring 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

Miyako Island / 1 Day] No.1 Popularity! Miyako Island Complete Plan (SUP x Snorkeling x Caving x Canoeing) ★Photo Shooting & Pick-up & Drop-off Available (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

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

snorkeling

Snorkeling is the perfect activity for Miyako Island! The vivid underwater world in the crystal clear waters of Miyako Island is sure to excite you.

There is also a chance to swim with sea turtles♪ This will surely be a great photo for social networking sites!

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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

Miyakojima Island/2 hours】100% encounter rate ongoing☆Reservation 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

Miyako Island】Yaebise Snorkel Trip｜Free parking! Free parking available! English speaking staffs are OK Cancellation fee free until 2 days before (No.968)開始時間8:00-11:00 / 11:30-14:30 / 15:00-18:00 (only from March to October)所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

diving

Diving is recommended for those who want to enjoy the sea more deeply!

There is a beautiful world in the sea of Miyakojima that cannot be seen from the beach or on a boat.

Experience diving is available without a license.So, why don't you give it a try with the support of a guide?

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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 hours11,000 yen

Miyakojima Island/Chartered/2 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Beginners are welcome to experience diving on the beach Cancellation free until 18:00 the day before (No.945)開始時間8:00-10:30 / 10:30-13:00 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours25,000 yen →21,000yen

Miyakojima/Shimojijima/2.5 hours] New sensation☆Experience slow diving & snorkeling morning course One-on-one so you feel safe and secure (No.864)開始時間8:50-11:30 a.m.
Held from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November to March.所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours15,000 yen

photo tour

Beautiful ocean, blue sky, white sandy beaches... there are many superb beaches.Miyako Island is perfect for photo toursÂ

There are a variety of photo shooting points, so join a photo tour of Miyako Island!

Miyako Island is also recommended for stargazing because there are few lights and the sky is very clear.

Especially "Kushima Island" and "Ikema Island" have beautiful starry skies and are the best places to observe constellations and shooting stars.

Learn more about our photo tours

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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

Miyako Island/Night] Professional photographer specializing in starry skies will take pictures! Unforgettable starry sky photo experience★《On-day reservation OK, using SLR camera specialized for starry sky》 Standard Plan (No.999)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.6,500 yen

Miyako Island, Okinawa] Guided by a photo contest award-winning photographer! The most beautiful ocean in the East ※Portrait Specialized Plan (No.948)開始時間Morning Session] 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon Session] 14:00-16:00
The above is a rough guide. Negotiable所要時間Negotiable30,000 yen

Colorful women's trip to Miyako Island
Gourmet & Cafe Tour

Miyako Island has many wonderful cafes and restaurants to make your girls' trip more enjoyable. Enjoy gourmet food unique to Okinawa and healthy and delicious meals.

Fresh seafood dishes from Miyako Island

Miyako Island is rich in fresh seafood. Sashimi and seafood rice bowls made with fish caught at local fishing ports are delicious dishes perfect for a girls' trip.

In particular, umi budou (sea grapes) from Miyako Island is a superb delicacy. Characterized by its plump texture, umi budou is healthy and popular among women.

Tour of fashionable cafes

Miyako Island also has many stylish cafes that are Instagram-worthy.

There are cafes scattered throughout the area where you can enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee while gazing at the ocean, and cafes where you can taste sweets made with Okinawan ingredients.

For example, "Cafe Rainbow" offers smoothies and cakes made with local fruits while enjoying the spectacular view.

Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's go to 5 Miyako Islands & 3 major bridges with great views☆Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour＜One-day tour OK & no age limit＞（No.928開始時間8:25 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.所要時間Approx. 9 hours8,000 yen

Enjoy Miyako Island Fruits

Fruits of Miyako Island have a reputation for being very delicious. Mangoes and passion fruit, in particular, have a delicious taste that can only be found on Miyako Island. Visitors can enjoy fruit picking at tourist spots, and sweets and drinks made from fruits are also popular.

Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's visit 5 colorful and popular scenic spots with a bus guide☆Bus guided sightseeing bus tour (No.926)開始時間8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 hours7,400 yen

Enjoy to the fullest!
Advice for women's travel to Miyako Island

To maximize your enjoyment of a girls' trip to Miyako Island, there are a few things to keep in mind.

What is the best season to travel?

Miyako Island has a mild climate all year round, but the best time to travel is from spring through fall. Summer is the best season to enjoy swimming and snorkeling, but fall and spring are also relatively pleasant.

How to choose transportation

Renting a car is a convenient way to get around Miyako Island. Since a car is needed in many places to visit beaches and tourist attractions, it is advisable to make reservations in advance for smooth transportation.

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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

Miyakojima, Car Rental S】Compact class car《Maximum 5 passengers》 Standard equipment of car navigation system【Including exemption and wide coverage fee, No need to return full tank of gas】(No.r4)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable11,600 yen

WA】Wagon class car《Maximum 8 Passengers》Car navigation system standard equipment【Including exemption and wide coverage fee, No need to return a full tank of gas】（No.r8)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Negotiable20,050 yen

summary

Miyako Island is the perfect place for a girls' trip, with its natural beauty, activities, gourmet food, and stylish cafes.

Create wonderful memories with friends and family at the most Instagram-worthy spots, soothing beaches, and luxurious accommodations.

We hope you will choose Miyako Island as your next women's travel destination.

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