Have you ever been to “Miyako-Jima”?
In Japan have many beautiful area.
Today I will introducing “Miyako-Jima”.
Miyako Island is a remote island in Okinawa Prefecture.
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes by direct flight from Haneda Airport in Tokyo.
You can enjoy the beautiful sea and small islands.
The sea is characterized by its outstanding cleanliness, even in Japan!
There are three main reasons why the sea of Miyakojima is so clean.
1: there are no mountains and rivers, so soil does not easily flow into the sea.
2: the sea is purified by photosynthesis of corals.
3:typhoons mix the ocean, causing the deep, clear water to rise to the surface.
In this issue, I’ll show you the charms of Miyako Island in my 4-day/3-night stay!
First day ーFrom Tokyo to Miyako Islandー
February 3, 2023 A very cold day at Haneda Airport with winter weather. The plane is All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight NH1079. Departing at 7:45
This trip is really special. Because my husband best friends will wedding ceremony in Miyako jima. Also he is my friends. We are take a plane going to Miyako-jima. The cabin is comfortable with Wi-Fi and movies. On the way, we were able to view the beautiful Mt FUJI. *Right side window and seat not on the wing
Upon arrival on Miyako Island, the temperature was around 20 degrees Celsius, and we could spend the day in short sleeves. However, February is the rainy season on Miyako Island. When the north wind blows, it is a bit chilly, so it is recommended to bring a jacket.
Irabu Island
The wedding party will the next day, so we rented a car with friends and went sightseeing. Miyako Island is unique in that the small islands can be visited by car. The reason is that there are bridges connecting the islands. First, we went to Irabu Island for lunch. Cross the bridge and you will see in front of you, "Irabu Ohashi Umi-no-Eki (Irabu Bridge Sea Station)." You can buy souvenirs on the first floor. The second floor is a restaurant. You can enjoy Miyako soba noodles, etc. I ordered “A-sa Miyako Soba".
Bonito-based soup stock.
The green ingredient above is “a-sa.”
“A-sa” is a seaweed.
It is rich in plant fiber and contains calcium, carotene, and many other important nutrients that produce longevity.
Now, this vending machine contains Okinawan features.
What is it?
Did you notice it? The answer is ・・・・
「SAN PIN TEA (さんぴん茶)」 *Second from left It is actually the same as "jasmine tea," a Chinese tea made from green tea and flavored with jasmine flowers. In Okinawa, it is popularly known as San-Pin-Cha.
Sightseeing Spot in Irabu Island
After lunch, we will visit the "Street Pond(通り池)," a nationally designated scenic spot and a natural monument.
Next spot is 17END A spot where you can see planes up close on the white sandy beach and the crystal clear ocean.
You may have to be lucky to see the sandy beach and airplanes. In my next post, I'll show you where to stay, recommended dining and sweet spots!