Okinawa Prefecture is famous for its stunning beaches. Among all the beaches in Okinawa, the ones on Miyako-jima Island are considered the best. Not only are the island’s beaches a beautiful cobalt blue, it also has many historical and cultural attractions, trendy cafes, and interesting boutique shops awaiting your visit! In addition, the island is […]
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While Miyako-jima is most famous for its amazing beaches and being a watersport paradise, the island also has a place to enjoy onsen! Shigira Hot Spring (シギラ黄金温泉) is Japan’s southernmost hot spring. It is also one of the few spots in Japan where you can enjoy the onsen without getting fully naked. Because there is
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Close to the entrance of Nishihennazaki Cape, there is a salt museum you will want to drop by for the award-winning Miyako-jima Snow Salt! Miyakojima no Yukishio Museum (雪塩ミュージアム) may not seem big to you, but on weekends and public holidays, it can receive more than 1,000 visitors a day!
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At the south end of Miyako-jima, a gigantic western castle is close to the beach shore. While the idea of having a German castle constructed in Okinawa doesn’t quite make sense, the castle was built to commemorate a historical event and the virtue of the locals’ fraternity. In addition, Ueno German Culture Village (うえのドイツ文化村) is
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While Miyakojima is filled with scenic nature, the most beautiful part of the island has to be Cape Higashi-Hennazaki (東平安名崎). The cape, located on the eastmost of Miyako Island, is a designated spot of Japan’s National Places of Scenery Beauty. The promenade that stretches from the car park to the white lighthouse at the tip
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The main reason to visit Miyako Island for many is most likely its stunning beaches. After all, the island often managed to fill in more than half of the spots of Japan’s top 10 beaches to visit. But, Miyako-jima is around 290km away from Okinawa‘s main island. So it also has its unique culture and
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Miyakojima City Museum (宮古島市総合博物館), located around 1km from Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden, is where the island’s important historical materials and daily utensils are stored and exhibited. Miyako Island‘s culture and tradition are introduced in a simple way that can be easily understood. Although all notations in the museum are in Japanese, there is an English
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We are all familiar with the idea of a dam. But have you heard of an underground dam? If you think the idea is unreal, you must stop by Miyakojima Underground Dam Museum (宮古島市 地下ダム資料館) when you visit Miyako-jima Island! The idea of an underground dam is simple. Instead of damming up rainwater, it is
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Speaking of Miyakojima Island (宮古島), it is a destination filled with amazing beaches! In fact, whenever TripAdvisor announces Japan’s top 10 beaches, Miyako-jima often fills up most of their list! The beaches are also one of the main reasons the Japanese relocate to the enchanting island. So if you plan on visiting Okinawa soon or
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Imugya Marine Garden (イムギャーマリンガーデン) is a seaside park by the natural rocky cove. It is one of the top hidden gems on Miyako-jima Island that we love the most. While the beach isn’t very large, it is calm and perfect for children to swim in. It is also another beach on Miyako Island that is
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