[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":401},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-miyakojima-en":3,"blogs-en-100-0-all-all":215},{"id":4,"slug":4,"title":5,"content":6,"excerpt":7,"publishedAt":8,"updatedAt":8,"eyecatch":9,"category":13,"actualLocale":16,"excerptActualLocale":16,"availableLocales":17,"hasFallback":23,"visitedAt":24,"durationDays":25,"prefectureCodes":26,"hasAffiliateLinks":23,"tags":28,"toc":41,"spots":137},"miyakojima","Miyakojima in Three Days: Miyako Blue Seas and a Tour of the Beaches","\u003Cp>I spent two nights and three days on Miyakojima, so here's a report on how it went!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"getting-to-miyakojima\">Getting to Miyakojima\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>There are direct flights from Tokyo to Miyakojima, but they were quite expensive, so this time I flew with low-cost carriers and connected from Tokyo to Okinawa (Naha), then Okinawa to Miyakojima.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyakojima has two airports: Miyako Airport and Shimojishima Airport. If you use an LCC, you'll land at Shimojishima Airport, which is a little way out from the main area.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here are the details of the flights I took.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>[Outbound (Day 1)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Tokyo – Okinawa (Naha): GK337 (Jetstar)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Okinawa (Naha) – Shimojishima: BC547 (Skymark)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>[Return (Day 3)]\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Shimojishima – Okinawa (Naha): BC546 (Skymark)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Okinawa (Naha) – Narita: MM508 (Peach)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>*I had other plans on the way home, so I stayed one night in Okinawa before flying back to Narita.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The overall schedule looked like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Day 1: Mostly travel. Arrived on Miyakojima in the evening, had dinner and checked in\nDay 2: A full day of sightseeing\nDay 3: Sightseeing in the morning, flight in the afternoon\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In reality, though, there was nowhere near enough time. If you're going to Miyakojima, I'd recommend staying longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I think you'd enjoy it much more with at least two or three full days that you can freely spend on the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"day-1\">Day 1\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3 id=\"rental-car\">Rental car\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After arriving at Shimojishima Airport, the first thing I did was pick up a rental car. I'd heard beforehand that a rental car is the way to go if you want to move around the island flexibly, and I personally found it essential since it also makes short trips easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyakojima also has a lot of intersections without traffic lights, and apparently there are many accidents, so when I picked up the car they went over the accident-prone spots and safety points with me several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"17end\">17END\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>My dinner reservation was at 8 p.m. and I had some time, so first I drove to \"17END\" and \"Toriike Pond,\" right next to Shimojishima Airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>17END is a long pier right beside the airport that stretches far out. The ocean here was genuinely beautiful, and I was moved to see \"Miyako Blue\" so soon after arriving!\nI did want to walk all the way to the end of 17END, but the heat got to me and I gave up about a third of the way (haha).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdb28a55a-img-6863\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdb28a55a-img-6863\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdb28a55a-img-6863\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdb28a55a-img-6863\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdb28a55a-img-6863\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Pier and ocean at 17END\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJl_YCCtit9TQRPOnSIDYCHWI\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF17END%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">17END\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.7 (750)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0507 沖縄県宮古島市伊良部佐和田\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=7069809421543729468&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"toriike-pond\">Toriike Pond\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Toriike Pond is on the way to 17END and consists of two ponds. Apparently they're connected underneath, and it felt very mysterious — a little thrilling to look at. It reminded me a bit of the cenotes I've visited in Mexico. It's surrounded by rugged rock, and the walkway continues past Toriike, but there's not much beyond it besides grassland and rocks, so I think just seeing the pond itself is enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F09d06258-img-6874\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F09d06258-img-6874\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F09d06258-img-6874\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F09d06258-img-6874\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F09d06258-img-6874\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Toriike Pond\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde8f122d-img-6867\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde8f122d-img-6867\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde8f122d-img-6867\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde8f122d-img-6867\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde8f122d-img-6867\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Rocky shore and open sea around Toriike Pond\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJWxeNweWr9TQRs76MjAFnCjk\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%20%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">下地島の通り池\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.2 (2,920)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0507 沖縄県宮古島市伊良部佐和田\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.city.miyakojima.lg.jp\u002Fkanko\u002Fannai\u002Fkeisyouchi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=4110210866279661235&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"miyakojimas-sudden-showers-and-rainbows\">Miyakojima's sudden showers and rainbows\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Apparently sudden downpours (evening showers) are common on Miyakojima, and it rained on me quite a bit that day. Rain would suddenly come down while I was driving, but it was usually a sun shower, so I got to see big rainbows again and again. It was also my first time driving underneath a rainbow. If you're going to Miyakojima, I'd recommend always having an umbrella or rain gear with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdfe39c8a-img-6873\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdfe39c8a-img-6873\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdfe39c8a-img-6873\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdfe39c8a-img-6873\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fdfe39c8a-img-6873\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Cumulonimbus clouds and a rainbow\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 id=\"irabu-bridge\">Irabu Bridge\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After that, I crossed a big bridge called Irabu Bridge from the Shimojishima Airport side over to the main island of Miyakojima. The ocean you can see from this bridge is also beautiful, but it was raining at the time so I couldn't get a photo.\nIt seems there's a rule against stopping your car partway across the bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJSeAsE4hU9DQRS2i4me-63EE\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%A4%A7%E6%A9%8B&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">伊良部大橋\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.7 (910)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0000 沖縄県宮古島市平良久貝\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+81980722769\">+81 980-72-2769\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fokinawa-miyakojima.com\u002Firabuohashi\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=4745873645580609611&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"sunset-on-kurima-island\">Sunset on Kurima Island\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>I stayed on Kurima Island. I drove over and checked in. I could see the sun setting from the beach on Kurima Island, and this too was magical and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F4b0ae145-img-6889\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F4b0ae145-img-6889\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F4b0ae145-img-6889\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F4b0ae145-img-6889\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F4b0ae145-img-6889\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Sunset over the beach on Kurima Island\" width=\"4283\" height=\"3212\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch3 id=\"dinner-shimagohan-attakaya\">Dinner: Shimagohan Attakaya\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>For dinner I went to Attakaya, about a 10-minute drive from Kurima Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When I went it was fully booked and the parking lot was full, so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance and arriving a little before your reservation time to secure a parking space.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It's a place that takes real care with its food, serving Okinawan home cooking with as few additives as possible. You can of course eat traditional dishes like sea grapes and rafute (braised pork belly), and there are homestyle dishes like clay-pot rice as well — everything was delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For dessert there were purple sweet potato dumplings, Miyakojima-grown mango, and warabi mochi, and I got to fully enjoy the food of Miyakojima. The drinks menu was extensive too, from various alcoholic options (shochu, awamori) to medicinal herb tea, chai, moringa, and enzyme juice — lots of tasty options that are kind to your body. The staff were wonderfully attentive and kind, so it's a place I can strongly recommend.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2045822f-img-7260\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2045822f-img-7260\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2045822f-img-7260\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2045822f-img-7260\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2045822f-img-7260\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Home-style Okinawan dishes at Attakaya (1)\" width=\"4030\" height=\"3028\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fbacd4c7e-img-7261\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fbacd4c7e-img-7261\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fbacd4c7e-img-7261\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fbacd4c7e-img-7261\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fbacd4c7e-img-7261\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Home-style Okinawan dishes at Attakaya (2)\" width=\"4030\" height=\"3028\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJ7eA7OCJV9DQRxNf9naEYMpg\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%94%E3%81%AF%E3%82%93%20%E3%81%82%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E3%81%8B%E3%82%84&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">あったかや\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.4 (290)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0303 沖縄県宮古島市下地洲鎌４７３−１\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+817038000100\">+81 70-3800-0100\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 定休日\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 定休日\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 17時00分～22時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 17時00分～22時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 17時00分～22時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 17時00分～22時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 17時00分～22時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fattakaya.miyakojima\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=10966855125020039108&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"starry-sky\">Starry sky\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>At night I got to look at the stars. There were scattered clouds so it wasn't quite a sky full of stars, but since you can barely see any stars in central Tokyo, it was more than enough for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F84a852cd-img-6911\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F84a852cd-img-6911\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F84a852cd-img-6911\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F84a852cd-img-6911\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F84a852cd-img-6911\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Starry sky over Kurima Island\" width=\"2987\" height=\"2390\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 id=\"day-2\">Day 2\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>I hadn't scheduled anything for Day 2, so I decided to tour Miyakojima while making my way around the beaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"ryugujo-observatory\">Ryugujo Observatory\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>First I went to Ryugujo Observatory on Kurima Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the name suggests, it's built to look like Ryugujo (the dragon palace of Japanese legend), and you get a sweeping view of the Miyakojima sea from up high. Spread out in front of you is Yonaha Maehama Beach, said to be the most beautiful on Miyakojima, and the contrast of white and blue is superb — a really lovely spot. If you want a panoramic view of the ocean, this observatory is a must. Miyakojima has several other observatories too, so I'd really recommend taking in the ocean from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There were a lot of spiders bigger than the palm of my hand on the ceiling here, so watch above and below you when you visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc125dea8-img-6919\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc125dea8-img-6919\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc125dea8-img-6919\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc125dea8-img-6919\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc125dea8-img-6919\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"View toward Yonaha Maehama Beach from Ryugujo Observatory\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJ0XiGNI__9DQREaRvPPydG5E\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E7%AB%9C%E5%AE%AE%E5%9F%8E%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%8F%B0%20%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">竜宮城展望台\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.3 (3,333)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0000 沖縄県宮古島市下地来間\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+81980723751\">+81 980-72-3751\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.city.miyakojima.lg.jp\u002Fkanko\u002Fannai\u002Fkeisyouchi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=10456124666542007313&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"kakigori-kairi\">Kakigori Kairi\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After that I went to Kakigori Kairi, a creative shaved ice shop also on Kurima Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fd6ee4da9-img-6931\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fd6ee4da9-img-6931\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fd6ee4da9-img-6931\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fd6ee4da9-img-6931\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fd6ee4da9-img-6931\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Exterior of Kakigori Kairi\" width=\"4283\" height=\"3212\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>We ordered the brown sugar shaved ice and the strawberry and mango shaved ice. The staff's top recommendation is the Miyakojima mango shaved ice (depending on the season). If it's on the menu, do try one made with Miyakojima-grown mango.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F24548761-img-6923\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F24548761-img-6923\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F24548761-img-6923\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F24548761-img-6923\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F24548761-img-6923\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Brown sugar shaved ice\" width=\"2498\" height=\"3330\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7548fa66-img-6925\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7548fa66-img-6925\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7548fa66-img-6925\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7548fa66-img-6925\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7548fa66-img-6925\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Strawberry and mango shaved ice\" width=\"2531\" height=\"3374\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJEefokd3_9DQRh8TPb2b0Xq8\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E6%9E%9C%E3%81%8D%E6%B0%B7%20%E6%B5%B7%E8%8E%89&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">果き氷 海莉 カフェ\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.6 (171)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0306 沖縄県宮古島市下地来間９\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+819079182409\">+81 90-7918-2409\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 11時00分～17時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fkairi_kurimajima\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=12636806325247919239&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"yonaha-maehama-beach\">Yonaha Maehama Beach\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>Next I went to Yonaha Maehama.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There's a free parking lot in front of Yonaha Maehama, but it holds only about 50 cars (I think?), so you may want to go early when it's not busy, or be prepared to wait a while in summer.\nWe arrived around 11 a.m. and it was full, but a space opened up after about 15 minutes. Cars do come and go fairly steadily, so I think you'll get in if you wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I've been to all sorts of beaches, on Miyakojima and elsewhere, and I thought this one was far and away the most beautiful.\nThe contrast of blue and white was superb, and the way the waves broke on the shore was magical — I felt like I could watch it forever.\nYou can swim here too, so playing in the water is a good option. We had other places we wanted to see on Miyakojima this time, so we enjoyed the beach briefly and moved on.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fa47da5e0-img-6937\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fa47da5e0-img-6937\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fa47da5e0-img-6937\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fa47da5e0-img-6937\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fa47da5e0-img-6937\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Yonaha Maehama Beach and Kurima Bridge\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJOfnsBJBV9DQRA0W-m-UpUUo\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E4%B8%8E%E9%82%A3%E8%A6%87%E5%89%8D%E6%B5%9C%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">与那覇前浜\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.6 (2,589)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0305 沖縄県宮古島市下地与那覇1199番 与那覇前浜\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+81980762177\">+81 980-76-2177\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=5355107498057417987&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"higashi-hennazaki\">Higashi-Hennazaki\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>From there I drove about 40–50 minutes to Higashi-Hennazaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There's a lighthouse here, and it's a spot at the easternmost tip of Miyakojima with a sweeping ocean view. I think it cost about 300 yen per person to climb the lighthouse, but this time I skipped it and walked around instead.\nBecause this is open ocean, you can see a long way out to sea, and watching the big swells roll in was great. I also got to see views straight out of a postcard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I'd heard it's beautiful at sunrise, but I couldn't make it at that hour this time, so I'd like to come back when the sun is coming up.\nIf you can get there early in the morning, do give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fca45d30a-img-6951\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fca45d30a-img-6951\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fca45d30a-img-6951\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fca45d30a-img-6951\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, 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時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.city.miyakojima.lg.jp\u002Fkanko\u002Fannai\u002Fkeisyouchi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=7017172148518446506&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"snorkeling-at-aragusuku-beach\">Snorkeling at Aragusuku Beach\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>I didn't sign up for a snorkeling tour this time — I wanted something we could do easily on our own — so we went to Aragusuku Beach, about a 10-minute drive from Higashi-Hennazaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here you can snorkel right from the beach and see all kinds of marine life, and I'd heard you can meet sea turtles, which is why I chose it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There's parking here as well, but the free lot holds only about 30 cars (I think?), so again capacity is tight and you'll need to wait. I also got the impression that spaces here take longer to free up.\nIf you don't mind paying, there's a large paid lot further in that holds several hundred cars, so you're almost guaranteed a space — but at 2,000 yen a day it was fairly expensive.\nWe went in the late afternoon, so we waited for a space in the free lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In front of the parking lot and down at the beach there were snorkel rental sets, parasols, and tents, so you can enjoy snorkeling even if you haven't brought anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The rental set where I rented — a life jacket, snorkel, fins, and a parasol — was 10,000 yen for four people, so about 2,500 yen each.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The right-hand side of the beach is the area with lots of marine life, and the left-hand side is where the turtles are. Both have red buoys floating over the highlights, so use those as your marker when you go in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When we snorkeled, on the right side we saw clownfish, coral, and all kinds of fish, and when we went to the left we saw two sea turtles.\nYou can get quite close to them, so I'd really recommend it — you can see turtles without joining a snorkeling tour.\nThere are lifeguards too, so I think it's a safe place for children to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One of the turtles came up to the surface to breathe, and it swam straight toward us without paying us the slightest attention or trying to avoid us, which really startled me.\nIt was the closest I've ever been to a wild sea turtle, and I was genuinely moved.\nGetting this quality of experience without joining a tour left me very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F168567e4-img-7259\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F168567e4-img-7259\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F168567e4-img-7259\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F168567e4-img-7259\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F168567e4-img-7259\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Sea turtle\" width=\"1206\" height=\"1138\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJRe3qlIdZ9DQReV321AJnrj0\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E6%96%B0%E5%9F%8E%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%20%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">新城海岸\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.5 (1,517)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0102 沖縄県宮古島市城辺新城字 新城 新城海岸\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=4444603144121769337&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"dinner-kafuku\">Dinner: Kafuku\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>We went back to the hotel for a shower, and for dinner I wanted Agu pork shabu-shabu, so we went to a restaurant called Kafuku in the center of town. There were a few other shabu-shabu places, but this was the one where we could get a reservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here we could compare Yanbaru white Agu and black Agu side by side and have yukke, and it was delicious. It's a hot pot style where you wrap plenty of green onion and vegetables in the pork — really good.\nThe course was 7,000 yen per person for the tasting comparison plus drinks, so it's on the pricier side, but the space was calm and relaxed, so it's a good choice when you want a slightly nicer meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde477012-img-6973\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde477012-img-6973\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde477012-img-6973\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fde477012-img-6973\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, 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href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkahuku.owst.jp\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Official website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=15660684726794648250&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"a-miyakojima-festival\">A Miyakojima festival\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>There happened to be a Miyakojima festival on that day, so the town center was lively with lots of food stalls, and we got to see fireworks too.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"day-3\">Day 3\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>My flight on Day 3 was at 2 p.m. and time was limited, so we decided to fit in a cafe and a bit of sightseeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"pani-pani\">Pani Pani\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>At 10 a.m. I went to a cafe called Pani Pani on Kurima Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2ee4a6b1-img-7102\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2ee4a6b1-img-7102\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2ee4a6b1-img-7102\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2ee4a6b1-img-7102\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F2ee4a6b1-img-7102\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Sign at CAFE PaniPani\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>It shows up a lot on Instagram and is very popular — when we passed by around lunchtime there was quite a line — so we decided to go first thing. We arrived just before 10 a.m. and were the first ones there, so we had the place almost to ourselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F8640f042-img-7104\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F8640f042-img-7104\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F8640f042-img-7104\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F8640f042-img-7104\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F8640f042-img-7104\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Sand-floored interior\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>I had a dragon fruit and banana smoothie. They also have proper shaved ice, they take their coffee seriously with house-roasted beans, and you can buy beans to take home, so the quality as a cafe is high — and the space is lovely, so we could really relax. Pani Pani is personally one of the cafes I'd most recommend.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc5e7f4c3-img-7109\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc5e7f4c3-img-7109\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc5e7f4c3-img-7109\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc5e7f4c3-img-7109\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Fc5e7f4c3-img-7109\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Dragon fruit and banana smoothie\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJ9wBe6ID_9DQRtQy6NqXdIqY\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=CAFE%20PaniPani%20%E6%9D%A5%E9%96%93%E5%B3%B6&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">PANIPANI\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.4 (356)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0000 沖縄県宮古島市下地来間１０５−１\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+81980762165\">+81 980-76-2165\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 10時00分～15時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 10時00分～14時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 10時00分～15時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 10時00分～15時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 10時00分～15時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 10時00分～15時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 10時00分～15時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=11971374461161704629&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"nakayukui-shoten\">Nakayukui Shoten\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>An acquaintance had told me it was \"absolutely unmissable if you go to Miyakojima,\" so I went to Nakayukui Shoten, a sata andagi shop on Irabu Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their specialty is \"beniimo satapanbin.\" Satapanbin is the Miyakojima dialect word for sata andagi, and you can choose it plain or topped with ice cream, with a limit of two per person. When I went, plain was 120 yen and the ice cream version 450 yen, and you could pick whichever Blue Seal ice cream you liked. There's a large open parking area beside the shop that looks like it fits about 30 cars, so unless it's unusually busy I don't think you need to worry about parking. When we went there were only a few groups in line, so we got ours right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This sata andagi was genuinely delicious. I bought just one with ice cream at first, but it was so good that I went back to buy more. It's a simple sata andagi, and that simplicity is exactly what makes it good — I was so impressed I may not be able to go back to store-bought sata andagi, so I recommend it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F691afff9-img-7116\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F691afff9-img-7116\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F691afff9-img-7116\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F691afff9-img-7116\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F691afff9-img-7116\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Nakayukui Shoten sign and satapanbin topped with ice cream\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Ff759e9bf-img-7115\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Ff759e9bf-img-7115\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Ff759e9bf-img-7115\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Ff759e9bf-img-7115\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002Ff759e9bf-img-7115\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Menu at the storefront\" width=\"3018\" height=\"2264\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJ08xJDcur9TQRh-L9k5q-pGs\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E3%81%AA%E3%81%8B%E3%82%86%E3%81%8F%E3%81%84%E5%95%86%E5%BA%97%20%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">なかゆくい商店\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.5 (1,148)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0505 沖縄県宮古島市伊良部国仲５７−３\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Phone\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Ca href=\"tel:+819094763215\">+81 90-9476-3215\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 定休日\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 9時30分～12時00分, 13時30分～16時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 9時30分～12時00分, 13時30分～16時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 定休日\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 9時30分～12時00分, 13時30分～16時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 9時30分～12時00分, 13時30分～16時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 9時30分～12時00分, 13時30分～16時00分\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=7756534029355967111&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"sawada-no-hama\">Sawada no Hama\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>After that we drove to Sawada no Hama.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sawada no Hama is one of the sightseeing spots in the Shimojishima area. Rather than a beach, it's an expanse of shallows that goes on and on — even far out the water only comes up to about your ankles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I think it's a good spot for children who are interested in living creatures to explore the shallows. There were so many sea cucumbers that we walked very gingerly to avoid stepping on them (haha).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There's only space for a few cars right in front of Sawada no Hama, but a few hundred meters away there's an area with a baseball field and a park. It's within walking distance, so you should be able to park in one or the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One thing to note: there's no running water, so nowhere to rinse your hands and feet. Bring water with you — I ended up rinsing off with the water from my flask.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F250dd1ba-img-7127\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F250dd1ba-img-7127\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F250dd1ba-img-7127\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F250dd1ba-img-7127\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F250dd1ba-img-7127\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Sawada no Hama\" width=\"5470\" height=\"4102\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card\" data-place-id=\"ChIJBZ10JXes9TQRfCVDIOg5eAk\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-map\">\u003Ciframe src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps?q=%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C&output=embed\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-body\">\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-header\">\u003Ch5 class=\"jwb-spot-card-name\">佐和田の浜\u003C\u002Fh5>\u003Cspan class=\"jwb-spot-card-rating\">★ 4.3 (574)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdl class=\"jwb-spot-card-facts\">\u003Cdt>Address\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>〒906-0000 沖縄県宮古島市伊良部佐和田１７２５ 佐和田の浜\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdt>Hours\u003C\u002Fdt>\u003Cdd>\u003Cdetails class=\"jwb-spot-card-hours\">\u003Csummary>View weekly hours\u003C\u002Fsummary>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>月曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>火曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>水曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>木曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>金曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>土曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>日曜日: 24 時間営業\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fdetails>\u003C\u002Fdd>\u003C\u002Fdl>\u003Cdiv class=\"jwb-spot-card-actions\">\u003Ca class=\"jwb-spot-card-link\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmaps.google.com\u002F?cid=682359012683097468&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch3 id=\"a-send-off-at-shimojishima-airport\">A send-off at Shimojishima Airport\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>We flew from Shimojishima Airport back to the Okinawa mainland. As they saw us off at the airport, the staff drew pictures of shisa and whales on the ground, which was heartwarming.\nThe airport has a souvenir corner and somewhere to sit once you're through security, but it isn't large, so you don't need to set aside much time for looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F27aeb076-img-7131\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F27aeb076-img-7131\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F27aeb076-img-7131\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F27aeb076-img-7131\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F27aeb076-img-7131\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Shisa drawn on the apron at Shimojishima Airport\" width=\"4283\" height=\"3212\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7b5602da-img-7129\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7b5602da-img-7129\u002Fwidth=400,quality=80,format=auto 400w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7b5602da-img-7129\u002Fwidth=800,quality=78,format=auto 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7b5602da-img-7129\u002Fwidth=1200,quality=70,format=auto 1200w, https:\u002F\u002Fimagedelivery.net\u002FFbWci4i3Y6vk1PxRWHEgoQ\u002Farticles\u002Fmiyakojima\u002F7b5602da-img-7129\u002Fwidth=1600,quality=64,format=auto 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Drawing of a sea turtle\" width=\"4283\" height=\"3212\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>As I said at the start, there was nowhere near enough time to take in Miyakojima properly. With more time I would have snorkeled more, watched the sunrise and sunset at a leisurely pace, and spent days just gazing at that blue ocean. So I'd recommend booking plenty of nights.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 id=\"miyakojima-food-roundup\">Miyakojima food roundup\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Here's a roundup of the places I visited over these three days. My one regret is that I didn't get to eat Miyako soba at all, but apparently there are several famous shops, so I'm definitely going next time.\nPeople say the Miyako soba places get especially long lines in summer, so keep the season and time of day in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"prose-table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Restaurant\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Area\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>What I had\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Notes\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Fthead>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Shimagohan Attakaya\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Miyakojima (Shimoji)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Okinawan home cooking, sea grapes, rafute, clay-pot rice\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Reservation required. Parking gets busy, so arrive early\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Kakigori Kairi\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Kurima Island\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Brown sugar shaved ice, strawberry and mango shaved ice\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Miyakojima-grown mango recommended\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Kafuku\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Miyakojima (town center)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Yanbaru white and black Agu tasting comparison, yukke\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Reservation required. 7,000 yen per person plus drinks\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Pani Pani\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Kurima Island\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Dragon fruit and banana smoothie\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Lines form, so go first thing in the morning\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Nakayukui Shoten\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Irabu Island\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Beniimo satapanbin (with ice cream)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Two per person. Good as a souvenir too\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch2 id=\"my-take-on-miyakojima\">My take on Miyakojima\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>On Miyakojima the sea really is blue and beautiful everywhere you look, and I completely understood why they call it \"Miyako Blue.\" Time moves slowly across the whole island, so I'd recommend spending it at an easy pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Here's what I noticed on the ground — things to watch out for and information worth knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 id=\"things-to-watch-out-for\">Things to watch out for\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4 id=\"bring-cash\">Bring cash\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Quite a lot of places are cash-only, so it's better to bring plenty of cash. There are ATMs, but not many, and convenience stores are concentrated in the town center — so I'd recommend getting cash before you arrive, or as soon as you spot somewhere to withdraw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4 id=\"thorough-sun-protection\">Thorough sun protection\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>When I went at the end of July the sun was very strong, and I got burned just from stepping outside briefly. People on the island cover up completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Don't leave too much skin exposed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Apply sunscreen properly (if you're going in the water, please use one that doesn't contain substances harmful to coral)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Bring a parasol, a hat, and plenty to drink\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>When snorkeling, your back gets a lot of sun, so rather than worrying about how you look, cover up with a full-body rash guard\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3 id=\"recommendations-i-heard-from-locals\">Recommendations I heard from locals\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Ch4 id=\"for-snorkeling-the-yabiji-area-is-the-one\">For snorkeling, the Yabiji area is the one\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>Apparently its beauty is on a different level, even for Miyakojima. If you want to see clearer water and snorkel, they recommended taking a tour out to Yabiji. I couldn't make it this time, so I definitely want to go next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4 id=\"miyakojima-is-a-place-to-come-back-to\">Miyakojima is a place to come back to\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>\"Miyakojima isn't somewhere you enjoy in one visit — it's a place you come back to again and again and enjoy slowly,\" they told me. Rather than rushing around all at once, I think it's better to leave something for next time and take it slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That's my report from two nights and three days on Miyakojima! I hope it helps anyone heading there.\u003C\u002Fp>","Two nights and three days on Miyakojima — three days of soaking up Miyako Blue. From 17END to Yonaha Maehama and Higashi-Hennazaki, I toured the beaches, and at Aragusuku Beach I snorkeled straight from the shore and met sea turtles. 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