In a nutshell

This half-day tour will take you to Miyakojima’s popular attractions.

Main stopsIn this tour, you will visit the most popular sightseeing destinations in Miyakojima Island.
Higashi-hennazaki Cape, located at the southeasternmost of Miyako island, is a cape stuck out into the cobelt blue sea. This cape is approximately 2km long, 160km of width at a maximum, and 20m of height lying between Pacific Ocean and East China Sea. This spot is selected one of the 100 urban parks in Japan. The Ueno German Culture Village found its origin in the Meiji Era (1868-1912), when a shipwreck occurred on the Miyako coastline. Locals rescued the German crew, and a theme replica was built to commemorate this event. With a replica of the German Marksburg Castle, this theme park intermixes German culture with the beauty of Miyako Island to create an Okinawan German fairy tale. The Shigira Lift Ocean Sky is newly opened April 2016. It is the only pair lift in Okinawa Prefecture. Full length 283 meter long cable car provide breathtaking landscape of Miyakojima Island. Before going back to the ship, you will have time for shopping at local shopping center. During this tour, you can also enjoy Japanese food.

The programme

Toori-ike Pond: you will stop at ‘Toori-Ike Pond’, whose mysterious atmosphere will deeply attract you. Such a unique and irresistible natural pool that is designated as a national beauty and a national natural treasure. Irabu Ohashi bridge: is the Longest Toll-free Bridge in Japan. “Irabu Ohashi Bridge” finally Opened

in 2016.The total length of the bridge is 3,540 meters, and it is the longest tall-free bridge in Japan. Sawada no Hama Beach: after crossing the bridge, you will pass Sawada no Hama. It is a popular spot on Irabu Island, with many rocks scattered on the beach creating a unique landscape.

Yonaha-Maehama beach: is 7 km long and is located south-west of the island of Miyakojima. It is a white sandy beach perfect for swimming and other water sports and famous for its amazing sunsets, which attracts many tourists from all over Japan and throughout the world. Please note: The order of the itinerary may vary.

Good to know

Please wear flat, comfortable shoes.
Itinerary may be adjusted based on local or seasonal conditions.