Painagama Beach/Miyako town

We after missing 3 ports due to typhoon the captain found us Miyako island (Miyakojima) to stop in, the forth largest in the Okinawa prefecture has a rich history that dates back to the Jamon period.

Unfortunately there were only very minimal last minute tours that sold out within minutes, we missed out.
We caught the local bus into town and there really is nothing here, a small beach, a supermarket and a few hotels on the water which we had a cold fresh juice either a lemon tart, yummo.
The best way to get around here is hire a car or bike so you can get out to the beautiful areas away from the actual port/town.

The original language is still spoken on the island, which had developed its own cultural heritage, its own version of soba noodles, and its own Otori customs, including a ceremonial drinking of Samir’s (rice liquor), the islands signature beverage.
Miyakojima is the most renowned for its spectacular natural scenery, if lays claim to some of Japans best beaches, 100 klms of coastline fringed by vibrant coral reefs.

Its underwater splendor and subtropical year-round climate makes it an amazing place for diving destination. Sugar cane fields and mangroves stretch as far as the eye can see, with many small towns and bridges that connect the smaller islands together for easier island hopping. The botanical gardens offer trails lined with over 1,600 types of plants including the official Diego flower.もっと詳しく