Miyako
The rainy season ends on June 12, Miyako Island finally ushered in the summer! It was not until 2015 that the island was officially fully opened to the outside world. The island has beautiful sandy beaches and pollution-free diving areas.
Miyako Island is the main island of Miyako Islands, with Japan’s largest coral reef group “Yaeganase”, and is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. In addition, there are also Tohegan Nagasaki, Yonaha Maehama Beach, Sand Mountain Beach, Ueno German Cultural Village and other attractions. 45 minutes from Naha Airport to Miyako Island, the transportation on this island is generally a taxi or car rental.
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Miyakojima: It has the largest coral reef group in Japan. Miyakojima is the main island of Miyakojima, located on the Pacific Ocean about 300 kilometers southwest of Okinawa Main Island. Miyakojima formed by the uplift of coral reefs. This island is paved with white sand Beautiful sandy beach and blue sea. The beach here is also among the highest beautiful islands in Okinawa.
Miyako Island also has Yaeganase, the largest coral reef group in Japan, and the coral reef is submerged by rising seawater once a year, so it has the reputation of “Japan’s Great Barrier Reef”.
17 End
17End
One of the most popular attractions on the Miyako Islands is the 17end (RW17 END) on Shimoshima. This is a place created by the reclamation when the Miyakojima Airport was built. There are blue seas and white sand beaches. Sitting On the beach, watch a huge plane take off and land overhead. This experience will make you memorable for life
What is 17End? 17End is a place artificially created during the construction of the Miyakojima Airport. It is now popular with tourists. The official place name is Shimojijima Airport RW17 END. Because it is located at the airport, it is named in aviation terms. RW stands for runway ( Runway) = 17 means that if the north is 0 degrees, the runway will face 170 degrees, and the plane will land from 170 degrees, and END is the end of the runway = END, combine them to form the name “Shimoshimajima Airport RW17 END”. To be precise, the reading about 17 END is called “a seven end point” in aviation terminology, so it is represented by Jiunana End in Japanese.
17End
How to get to 17End? Irabu Bridge opened in 2015. By 2019, Shimojishima Airport, which is only for training, has been opened to the public as an airport with a passenger terminal, called Miyako Shimojishima Airport. The width of the road leading to 17End is very narrow , There are frequent traffic accidents, so it has been closed since March 2019. However, people can walk to 17End. First, tourists drive to the place where the vehicle is closed. Although 17End has two entrances, the west entrance is closer, so it is recommended to start from Enter here.
First cross Irabu Ohashi, and then go to Shimojima. After that, go to Shimajima Airport, and then drive to Nakanoshima Beach on the south side of the airport. Since there is no parking lot nearby, visitors can only park on the street. There are no toilets and no Shade, so be sure to prepare for heat stroke. Walk along the fence and in about 7 minutes, you will reach 17 End. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the take-off and landing lights.
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Longest Liberty Bridge in Japan
Opened in 2015, the 3.5km bridge between Era Island and Miyako Island is the longest free bridge in Japan. Unlike the straight bridge, it connects the islands when it is bent. The highest point of the bridge is up to 24m, which is equivalent to The 8th floor of the apartment. This is a good place to experience the blue ocean of Miyako Island. Tourists can drive, ride a bicycle or walk through, but it is not recommended to walk, because there is no sidewalk on the bridge. In addition, some roads are installed somewhere along the way The side strip is strictly used for evacuation, so parking is prohibited. Please follow the rules and enjoy the view.
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Limestone pond
Two circular ponds of different sizes are connected to the sea through an underground cave. A street pond on the west bank of Shimojijima. The limestone cave was once a pond formed by the erosion of rain and waves, and was designated as a National Scenic Area and Nature Monuments.
The two sized circular ponds have promenades, which are ideal for walking and sightseeing. The two ponds are connected below, it seems that they are connected to the sea through an underground cave, and there are huge fishes to inhabit. Explore underground caves, and ponds are a favorite spot for divers.
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Yaeganase-Great Barrier Reef in Japan
Yaeganase, the largest coral reef group in Japan, is located about 5-22 kilometers north of Ikema Island on the north side of Miyako Island, with an area of about 17 kilometers from north to south and about 6.5 kilometers from east to west. Yaeganase is generally located under the seabed and only It was only during a high tide that the rising sea water passed through.People called Yaeganase the Dreamland, and it also has the reputation of Japan’s Great Barrier Reef.
As a habitat for coral reefs, Yaeganase is also a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. From January to March, you can see ghost manta rays, and from April to October, you can see various small fish and Yaeganase. The canine tuna, and the scene of coral spawning, and sometimes even humpback whales and dolphins.
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Ueno German Cultural Village-Experience the atmosphere of European castles
There is no need to take a dozen hours of plane flight to Europe to see the castle. Miyako Island has a Ueno German cultural village with the theme of German culture, imitating the castle built in the 18th century, allowing tourists to feel like they are in a fairy tale. Scenes.
In 1873, a German merchant ship was killed off the coast of Miyako Island, and the villagers rescued a group of shipwrecked crews.The German court built a fraternity monument to express gratitude, and then built this theme park.
The park has a fraternity memorial hall, KINDER HAUS with the theme of the German fairy tale world, underwater sightseeing boats and other amusement facilities. Whether it is a grand castle in the Grimm fairy tale, or a traditional farmhouse, the construction of the cultural village is all the same as that of Germany , An important unified history of Germany, the cultural village also has detailed records.
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Yanaha Foreshore Beach-the first coast of the East Pacific
Located on the southwestern side of Miyako Island, the beautiful beach of Yoneha Foreshore, piled with white sand, and the transparent blue water make Yoneha Foreshore ranked as the best beach in Japan by Trip Advisor for two consecutive years. It can be called the first coast of the East.
The beach stretches 7 kilometers along the coast. Because of the shallow beaches, water activities such as sea bathing and banana boat are very suitable. In addition, the exciting sunset scenery adds a lot of charm to Naha foreshore.
There are not many residents on the island, so sometimes there are not many taxis at the airport. The best way is to book the airport shuttle service in advance. Can be booked here. (https://www.g2rail.com/product-detail/miyako-island-airport-transfer-service)
In addition, when traveling on Japan’s main island, railways and public transportation are essential. The best mobile application is Xmove/ (app.g2rail.com), you can always check the timetable of all transportation, or you can book directly. If you need more information about this beautiful island in Japan, please comment below, or give I have some suggestions. Thank you.
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