Miyako District

It was windy but worth it. Love the food as well. The staff also gladly took photos when the ship passed by the bridge.

Our chartered car tour experience was fantastic! We booked a car for 5 hours and arranged to visit three attractions, and the timing worked out perfectly with no delays. Although our driver was Japanese, he was very kind and friendly, and communicating with him, even through gestures, was no problem at all. He always waited nearby at each attraction, which made us feel very secure. He even offered to help us take photos, which was really sweet! One of our stops was the Snow Salt Museum, and after enjoying some ice cream, we found a beautiful beach right next to it. We spent some time on the beach; the scenery was gorgeous, and the weather was lovely. The kids enjoyed wading in the water and playing in the sand, making for a delightful afternoon. Before heading to our last destination, the driver proactively took us to see Ikema Bridge, where we enjoyed the ocean view and the breeze – it was wonderful. This was a great chartered car experience, highly recommended!

Many thanks to Ken-chan for providing us with an unparalleled experience! Our family of three signed up for this tour, which included round-trip transportation! There were about seven or eight other people in our group, mostly Japanese! It was clear that everyone shared a love for insects and stargazing! Our guide, Ken-chan, is a very professional and handsome guy! He also speaks English! He led us to see plants, small lizards, geckos, butterflies, spiders, cicadas, coconut crabs, stick insects, and praying mantises on Miyakojima, providing very detailed and thorough explanations! In the latter half of the tour, he took us stargazing. We saw the Summer Triangle in the Northern Hemisphere's night sky, and the moon and Venus were incredibly close! The sky full of stars was beautiful! Ken-chan also took time-lapse photos for each group that signed up. If you come to Miyakojima, you absolutely must sign up for this tour; it will definitely create wonderful memories!

Masaki-san kindly instructed me, and by the end I was able to get the hang of the ride. The ocean was beautiful and I had a lot of fun. Next time, I'd like to participate with my family.

I originally planned to join a standard bus tour, but after looking at many itineraries, I felt that the time spent at each attraction was too short, lacking the relaxed feeling a tropical island trip should have. So, I ultimately chose a private tour, and after experiencing it, I feel it was well worth it. Before departure, I communicated via email and LINE to discuss the attractions I wanted to visit. The itinerary could be flexibly adjusted, which was very reassuring. Our private guide for the day, Ken-san, is a Japanese man who loves to travel and speaks excellent English. My English proficiency is quite basic, but he adapted to my level, communicating in simple, easy-to-understand English. When we encountered more difficult parts, he used translation software to show me the Chinese translation. The whole process was very thoughtful and stress-free, and he also helped take photos along the way. Before the tour ended, he recommended some great restaurants and even helped make reservations in Japanese over the phone, which was a huge bonus. Overall, it was a very comfortable, relaxed, and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for more flexibility in planning their itinerary.

A fost o experiență absolut minunată! Ghidul Mashi a fost foarte entuziast, ne-a făcut fotografii superbe și ne-a dus în locuri minunate, cum ar fi punctul cu broaște țestoase de mare, punctul Nemo, punctul cu corali și bancuri de pești. A fost fantastic👍 Mai ales că am văzut o broască țestoasă imediat ce am intrat în apă, iar la final am văzut trei simultan 😍 Recomand cu siguranță! Haha, am putut comunica în engleză, iar el a vorbit și puțin în coreeană, așa că ne-am simțit confortabil. A verificat starea noastră pe parcurs, așa că chiar dacă nu știi japoneză, te poți bucura pe deplin! A fost grozav că ne-a trimis imediat fotografiile prin AirDrop după experiență. A făcut multe fotografii în serie, așa că am avut de unde alege haha. Mi-a fost teamă că o să-mi fie frig, dar nu mi-a fost deloc frig, a fost perfect. Cred că voi veni din nou în Miyakojima pentru snorkeling! Merită pe deplin.

Să poți face snorkeling în Miyakojima iarna! Și, pe lângă asta, am întâlnit și o broască țestoasă atât de drăguță și adorabilă!^-^ Deși am ezitat mult timp din cauza vremii nefavorabile și am făcut o rezervare în ultimul moment, cu o zi înainte, am avut o perioadă minunată cu copiii datorită ghidării amabile și atenției primite! Fotografiile au fost, de asemenea, făcute foarte frumos, la intervale regulate, așa că va fi o experiență de neuitat! Vă mulțumesc!^-^ Mult succes în continuare!!

Yuri a fost ghidul nostru și, sincer, el a făcut ca întreaga experiență să fie minunată! Super prietenos încă de la început, iar energia lui a fost atât de caldă și liniștitoare, mai ales pentru începători ca noi. Ne-am simțit complet în siguranță tot timpul. Am fost într-un grup mic, ceea ce ne-a plăcut foarte mult, a făcut ca totul să pară mai personal. Ceea ce a ieșit cu adevărat în evidență a fost cât de mult s-a străduit să ne facă fotografii grozave. Se scufunda câțiva metri, își menținea poziția și sufla inele mari de bule doar pentru a încadra fotografia. Adâncimea apei a fost perfectă, suficient de mică încât să putem pluti chiar deasupra coralilor și să privim toți peștii făcându-și treaba fără niciun efort. Erau și alți oameni care înotau în jur, dar Yuri a făcut ușor să-l zărim și să ne regrupăm ori de câte ori aveam nevoie. Suntem atât de mulțumiți de experiență!

We participated in the snorkeling to see sea turtles and SUP activities this time, and it was a lot of fun; everyone had a great time. Although there was a language barrier, our guide Yumi was still very dedicated and tried her best to instruct us with gestures, constantly checking on us. She also took many photos. We were very lucky to see cute sea turtles as soon as we got into the water, as well as coral reefs and beautiful Nemo fish hiding in the anemones. We look forward to coming back with our children next time.