Miyakojima: Fun, Sun and Seasonal Events
Unlike Okinawa main land, Miyakojima, Japan is not packed with tourists and therefore is the perfect getaway place if you want to enjoy peaceful vacation away from the busy city life. Made up of limestone and not having high mountains or rivers makes the ocean that surrounds Miyakojima the most beautiful and clearest ocean in Japan. The rich greenery, crystal clears waters and the abundant flora and fauna invites you to step in to the place and explore the wonders of Miyakojima. You can get to the place through Kobe Airport (UKB) or the Osaka International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The best thing in being in a subtropical island is that you get to enjoy the area all year round. If there is the best time to visit Miyakojima, it is during Golden Week, which takes place on late, April to early May. Holiday weeks are celebrated across the country and the place is bursting with crowds. There is an Orion Beer Festival in August and September in which the main brand of beer in Okinawa holds fest. Make your Miyakojima, Japan hotel bookings to save and to avoid running out of places to stay.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the must visit places is the tallest structure standing at 300m, the Abeno Harukas in Osaka’s Tennoji district. The tower houses the biggest department store in Japan and it also has an art museum and a garden terrace. Another of the must visit place is the Floating Garden Observatory. The place can be enjoyed by people of all ages and be in awe with the picturesque view of the setting sun. Make your stay more memorable and go glamping (glam clamping) at the Pension Prussian Blue, which is a 25-minute drive to the Maehama Beach, or you can book budget friendly hotels such as the Hotel Plaza21 Osaka or the Sakura Garden Hotel.