Miyakojima Guide
Short, practical guides to Miyakojima for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
How Do You Stay Safe in the Sea and in Typhoons Around Miyakojima?
Call 118 at sea, the city's water safety rules, how to use a snorkel, jellyfish first aid, typhoon advice and the JNTO visitor hotline.
What Are Miyakojima's Beaches Like, and Where Can You Safely Swim?
The city says most coasts are not official swimming beaches. Its beach list, places where swimming is banned, Yabiji reef, and reef safety rules.
How Do You Get to Miyakojima and Around Its Bridged Islands?
Flights to Miyako and Shimoji, the bridges to Irabu, Ikema and Kurima, the boat to Ogami, rental cars and taxis, and what typhoons do to travel.