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Special Tour for Fully Enjoying Miyako Island 2

Special Tour for Fully Enjoying Miyako Island and its Surrounding Islands
Area: Miyako Islands (Miyako, Irabu, Ikema, Kurima and Shimoji) Tour Type: Activities tour

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  1. 10:00Depart from Hirara Port

    Miyako Island is located about 300 km southwest of Okinawa Main Island. You can see the beautiful sea also known as “Miyako Blue” when travelling along its coast. Enjoy many marine leisure activities such as snorkeling and diving at more than 15 beaches scattered around the island.
    An activity-rich tour to fully enjoy Miyako Island and its surrounding islands, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and the island’s scenic spots. *When traveling by taxi, rental car, or bus, please allow plenty of time, as the time required may vary depending on traffic conditions.

    • 10:25Sawada no Hama Beach(about 1 hour)
    • 11:35Toguchi no Hama Beach(about 1 hour)
    • 13:05Yonaha Maehama Beach(about 1 hour)
    Higa Road Park
    About 25 minutes by taxi
  2. 10:25Sawada no Hama Beach(about 1 hour)

    • Sawada no Hama Beach
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    A Beautiful Natural Beach with Rocks, Sun Light, and Sand, Recognized as One of the 100 Best Beaches in Japan

    This is a beach that faces a shallow bay stretching between Irabu Island and Shimoji Island that is a natural beach developed from a lagoon within the bay, which is said to be exceptionally beautiful even in Okinawa, where the seas are beautiful. It was selected as one of the “100 Best Beaches in Japan” in 1996 for its beautiful scenery and high transparency. The shallow, bright turquoise blue waters are crystal clear. Over 300 rocks of various sizes are dotted offshore the beach, which are said to have been washed up by the tsunami of 1771, and is a distinctive feature of Sawada no Hama Beach. The lagoon is home to a variety of creatures, and the waves are calm, so you can enjoy sea bathing while feeling the tropical nature.

    10 minutes by taxi
  3. 11:35Toguchi no Hama Beach(about 1 hour)

    • Toguchi no Hama Beach
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    A Natural Beach with a Great Scenery distinctive of a remote island where Powder Sand Stretches for 800 meters

    This is a popular beach on Irabu Island, which is famous in Okinawa for its transparency and beautiful sand. The fine, powdery, white sand beach stretches 800m. The view from the beach is outstanding, and you can see Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, and the main island of Miyako shining over the bright cobalt blue sea.

    30 minutes by taxi
  4. 13:05Yonaha Maehama Beach(about 1 hour)

    • Yonaha Maehama Beach
    • Yonaha Maehama Beach
    • Yonaha Maehama Beach
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    This White Sandy Beach that continuously stretches for 7km is praised as, The Best Beach in the Orient

    Yonaha Maehama Beach is also familiarly called as “Maipama Beach” in Miyako Island. The pure white sandy beach that continuously stretches for 7km is praised as the best beach in the Orient, and the contrast between the fine white sand and the crystal clear cobalt blue sea is stunningly beautiful. Yonaha Maehama Beach, where you can enjoy a variety of marine sports, is also the starting point for the Miyakojima Triathlon Tournament.

    Yonaha Maehama Beach

    20 minutes by taxi
  5. 14:25Arrive at Hirara Port

    Once you enjoy the beautiful beaches that represent Miyako Island, you’ll surely want to come back again!

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