With a population of about 738’000, Kumamoto (熊本) is the main city in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the third largest in Kyushu, only surpassed by the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Kumamoto’s most famous attraction is it’s castle which, until the tragic earthquake of 2016, was the most complete and original of the ancient castles in …
This is a 3-day itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers three full days and includes some of Miyakojima’s absolute highlights, like the stunning beaches, beautiful nature and great local food. Three days is a great length for a stay, and will allow you to comfortably experience the down-on-earth life in the middle of paradise. Itinerary …
This is a 2-day itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers two full days and includes some of Miyakojima’s absolute highlights, like the stunning beaches, beautiful nature and great local food. While two days is not really enough to completely wind down and get under the skin of this relaxed island community, it is still possible …
This is a weekend itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary assumes arrival Friday afternoon and departure Sunday evening. It includes the absolute highlights of Miyakojima, of course including the stunning beaches and beautiful nature. Miyakojima, a part of Okinawa Prefecture, is a group of paradise islands located far south, just a few hundred kilometers off the …
Miyako island is a paradise island sprinkled with hibiscus and lilies, perfect white sand beaches, surrounded by turquoise water with sea turtles and a rich coral life. The island has a Japanese-style Hawaii feel to it, but with much fewer tourists and a much more authentic local life. Facts about Miyako Island Size: 158,9 km²Population: …
Ikema island is the northern-most island in the Miyako island group. The island is connected to Miyakojima by the 1’425m long Ikema bridge. Ikema is a must-visit area for nature lovers. The entire island is a designated wildlife refuge, and the Ikema wetland is home to a large number of birds, making it perfect for birdwatching. …
Irabu island is the second largest of the islands in the Miyako island group. It lies on the western side of Miyakojima to which it is connected by a 3’540m (2.2mi) long bridge. On the western side of Irabu is the smaller Shimoji island, where there is an international airport. The size of Irabu island …
Kurima Island is a small island, located just off the coast of Miyakojima. It is quite a remote island, with few inhabitants and visitors. The island is mostly covered by sugar cane and tobacco fields. However, Kurima has some of the most beautiful beaches and views of the Miyako island group. The small and drowsy …
Kenroku-en (兼六園) is a beautiful Japanese Garden located in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. It is considered one of Japans most beautiful gardens and it is part of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan”. Kenroku-en is known for being beautiful through all seasons, hence it’s open year-round. The gardens most famous sight might …
One of the main reasons visitors come to Okinawa is to enjoy the picture-perfect beaches. Miyakojima probably has the most beautiful beaches in all of Okinawa and yet remains nearly undiscovered by non-Japanese tourists. No matter what kind of beach-goer you are, Miyakojima has something for you. If you prefer a sunbed and a beautiful …
