The easiest way to get around in the Miyako Archipelago is by car, but most major sights and attractions are accessible by a combination of trains and busses. Though, travelers will have to rely on single tickets or a prepaid card, since no special train or bus passes are provided within this area. If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Nearest airport:

Miyako Archipelago is only accessible by air. The nearest and only airport is Miyako Airport. As there are no direct flights from Tokyo, travelers first have to fly to Naha Airport and take a connecting flight to Miyako Airport. 

 

Car rentals:

We recommend staying here for about two days.

The nearest and only airport is Miyako airport.

Beaches and water sports:

The swimming and diving season in Okinawa is usually between March and October.

 

There are several festivals in the Miyako Archipelaga throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed slightly in the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

 

• Sanitz Beach Carnival

  • Date: July 14th

  • Time: 09:00 - ???

 

• Miyakojima Summer Festival

  • Date: July 20th and 21st

 

• Orion Beer Festival

  • Date: July 27th

  • Time: 15:30 - 21:20 (fireworks from 20:55)

 

• Miyakuni Tug of War

  • Date: August 15th

 

• Irabe Togani Festival

  • Date: September 14th

  • Time: 17:30 - ???

 

• Shimajiri Pantu

  • Date: October 4th and 5th

 

• Kagimanafura Festival

  • Date: October 4th until October 6th

  • Time: 10:30 - 21:00

 

• Nariyama Ayagu Festival

  • Date: October 13th

  • Time: 07:00 - 21:00 (fireworks from 21:00)

 

• Kuicha Festival

  • Date: November 9th

  • Time: 17:30 - 19:30

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