Miyako Islands, one of Japan’s best resorts
Setting aside the beautiful nature, the islands are full of unique traditions and culture which have remained unchanged for a long time.
These 11 model tours allow you to fully enjoy the islands` beauty and adventures.
Like interacting with the locals and enjoying delicious meals, there are lots of fun in the islands that you cannot experience anywhere else.
Now, start your Miyako Island adventure from Shimojishima Airport, a new gateway to the Miyako Islands!
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Eco-friendly Cycling around Shimojishima Airport to 17END
17 END, the destination has a magnificent view that represents shimojishima. It is approximately 16 kilometer route cycling. On the way, you can stop by to enjoy local places and dining special lunch and dessert only available on the island.
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Relax and Experience the Irabujima Crusine and Visit Sake Breweries
This relaxing tour allows you to visit the awamori breweries loved by locals since the early days of Irabujima. Awamori is considered Japan’s oldest distilled alcoholic beverage. Each Awamori brewery differs in flavor and history. Visit and experience the breweries along with local cuisine.
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Enjoy the Cuisine of Irabujima’s Port Town
The fishermen of Irabujima’s Sarahama Port bring the largest volume of landing in Okinawa. The port town is full of fresh seafood, including bonito and tunas. Make a fillet and eat the fresh fish like a fisherman or try a local specialty, namaribushi. This gourmet tour takes you to a unique experience in a port town.
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Experience the Local Lifestyle (I)
Experience island daily life! Why don’t you find another hometown for yourself through this extraordinary experience?
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Island Adventures
Come and see the amazing natural beauties that are all over Irabujima. This adventurous trip starts from the Tori-ike dolines, stops by different dynamic locations and finishes at a hidden cave where has myths of pirate treasure.
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Experience the History, Culture and Sacred Sites of Miyako Islands
Head to Miyakojima from Shimojishima Airport. This history tour allows you to enjoy and learn about the historic locations and sacred sites that represent the history and culture of the Miyako Islands. You feel like in the old days Myahk (meaning Miyako) world, the island of unity with their colorful history and culture.
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Walk the Pantoux region & Ikema bridge
Go to Pantoux region. Pantoux is a kind of raiho-shin, or the ritual visit of a deity. It has been registered as the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You will enjoy the history of Pantoux and special local dishes in the village, and walking the largest mangrove forest on Miyakojima.
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Experience the Local Lifestyle (II)
Beaches are not the only way to spend time in the islands, but you can also enjoy in a sugarcane field with islanders. You will have laid-back island time with making sugarcane dessert or taking a walk with goat!?
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Enjoy Old Vintage Awamori and Ingredients from Miyakojima
Irabujima and Miyakojima are blessed to have plenty of seasonal and natural products from the sea and land. Awamori is also made from natural spring water, and an vintage Awamori is kept in the cave for many years. Experience the taste of Islands.
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Photogenic Travel
Experience the southern island!, the stunning color of ocean, Miyako blue, the photogenic islands` views and tasting southern cuisines. Let`s relax and recharge in a café or by the beach. Designed for a mature clientele.
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Island Adventure (II)
This adventurous trip takes you to the sites where you can experience the history of island formation, the limestone of the raised coral reefs, and to visit the mysterious caves enshrining the deity Ryugu.
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