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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If you are after a beach where you can swim anytime during the year on Miyako-jima Island, Boraga Beach (保良泉ビーチ) would be your ideal beach. It is also a beach that has a swimming pool attached. Another special thing about this pool is that it sources water from underground water instead of seawater. In addition,
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For snorkeling on Miyako-jima Island, Aragusuku Beach (新城海岸) on the west is recommended. If you don’t have the necessary equipment, rental shops are around the shore. Compared to Yoshino Kaigan Beach (吉野海岸), you can expect fewer crowds at Aragusuku Beach. The shower, changing room, and toilet facilities are free of charge. The same goes for
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If you plan to visit Miyako-jima, Yonaha Maehama Beach (与那覇前浜) is the spot that you have to visit. It is the most beautiful beach on Miyako Island or even in Okinawa. The beach stretches about 7km southwest of the island and is formed with powder, snow-like white sand. With the sandy beach and the highly
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Close to Yonaha Maehama Beach, there is a tropical orchard that keeps all fruit lovers happy. Maipari Miyakojima Tropical Orchard (まいぱり 宮古島熱帯果樹園) doesn’t just have fruit trees but also farm animals that you can meet! The orchard also has a cafe, perfect for a rest from swimming and other beach activities!
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Besides the famous Akiu Onsen, if you are looking to enjoy a hot spring session in Sendai, Sakunami Onsen (作並温泉) is another great option to consider. Although the hot spring town has less exciting things to see and do, the weakly alkaline onsen is gentle on the skin and is nicknamed the Beauty-Making Onsen (美女づくりの湯)!
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If you love whisky and would like to tour around a Japanese whisky factory, jump onto a train and head to Sendai city‘s outskirts and visit Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory (ニッカウヰスキー 宮城峡蒸溜所). The distillery holds factory tours throughout the day to show visitors how their delicious whisky is made. And the best thing is that
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Naha (那覇), Okinawa Prefecture‘s capital, is a city filled with various types of attractions. With a peerless public transportation network, getting around tourist posts in Naha is considered hassle-free. And because the Naha Airport is located close to the city center, you can still fully enjoy what Naha has to offer even on your last
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