Miyako-jima Island, Okinawa Japan

Miyako-jima Island (宮古島), Okinawa Japan

Miyako-jima has a long history with a distinct culture influenced from many different places in Asia, as it is also only 400 km east of Taipei, Taiwan. The Miyako language, one of several Ryukyu languages, is still spoken in the island and there are many unique festivals and rituals that happen annually.

The climate of Miyako-jima is considered subtropical like all of Okinawa with an average temperature of 22 degrees centigrade. Miyako-jima is one of Okinawa Prefecture's main islands because it is flat like a low plateau and much of the arable land is used for one of Okinawa’s main crops, sugarcane fields

Miyakojima is well-known for its beauty drawing many visitors to the Island each year to visit the white sandy beaches, emerald green and cobalt blue sea, wonderful nature, and top rate SCUBA diving spots at the islands many coral reefs.

Transportation to / from Miyako-jima Island

The only airport to service the Miyako Islands is Miyako Airport (MMY). It is a great little airport with daily flights from various airlines and airports in Japan.

The Port of Hirara is located on the northwest coast of Miyako Island. Surrounded by Ikema Island and Cape Nishihenna to the north, Irabu Island to the west, and large barrier reef to the southwest, the Port of Hirara is a good harbor with some of the best natural conditions on Miyako Island....

Haneda (Tokyo) Airport (HND) ↔ Miyakojima
Travel time: 3 hours 15 min.
Airlines: JTA, ANK

Naha Airport (OKA) ↔ Miyakojima Airport
Travel time: 1 hour.
Airlines: JTA, ANK

Ishigakijima Airport (ISG) ↔Miyakojima
Travel time: 30 min.
Airlines: JTA

Taramajima Airport (TRA) ↔ Miyakojima
Travel time: 25min.
Airlines: RAC

Sightseeing & Activities On Miyako-jima
German Culture Village Ueno Ikema-bridge Miyako Traditional Crafts Research Center Shimajiri Mangroves Higashi Henna Promontory Kurima-bridge Miyakojima Awamori-brewery Yamatoga Well Hirara City Tropical Plant Garden Miyako Paradise Ninto-zei-seki Yukishio Salt Factory

Festivlas & Events on Miyako-jima
Miyako Island Beach Volleyball Tournament Orion Beer Festival Miyako Island Wide 100km Marathon Shimajiri Pantu Beach Opening Festival Strongman All Japan Triathlon

Beaches on Miyako-jima, Okinawa Japan
	Yonaha Maehama Beach (Maibama Beach) this maybe the perfect beach! Yonaha Marhama Beach, sometimes called Maibama Beach by the locals has it all; 7km of white sandy beach, deep blue ocean, subtropical trees, and a wide variety of marine sports. Oh! Did we also mention ....
	Sunayama Beach The symbol of Sunayama Beach is its arch shaped rock formed by centuries of crashing waves cutting a natural gate into the coral wall. This arch is know by many all over Okinawa and Japan and tends to be the image most recognized when someone mentions...
	Boraga Beach swimming pool located right next to its sandy shores. The pool is filled with fresh natural spring water and is said to help rejuvenate. Boragā Beach also is popular with marine sports enthusiasts that come....

Miyako Islands Hotels & Resorts
Location	Rating	Hotel Name
Miyako Is.		Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima
Miyako Is.		Miyakojima Tokyu Resort
Miyako Is.		Hotel Breeze Bay Marina
Miyako Is.		Shigira Bayside Suite

Okinawa Travel Guide

Miyako-jima Island, Okinawa Japan

Transportation to / from Miyako-jima Island

Miyako-jima Island Map / Access

Sightseeing & Activities On Miyako-jima

Festivlas & Events on Miyako-jima

Beaches on Miyako-jima, Okinawa Japan

Miyako Islands Hotels & Resorts