hello from Miyakojima! This is an island in Okinawa around 40-minute plane ride
from the main island Torii and I will be here for the next three days and as you
can see we are in for a treat Miyakojima is the fourth largest island in the
okinawa prefecture famous for its beautiful clear ocean in this video I'll
be showing you some of the most amazing beaches as well as the many activities
you can do there after lunch at a local restaurant specializing in Miyakojima
style soba we headed to our first speech of the trip Yoshino Beach is located on
the east coast of Miyako Jima and is a popular place to go snorkeling
the coral here grows close to the shoreline and the water is transparent giving you
a clear view of the coral and fish
some other features popular the snorkeling includes Aragusuku
which is adjacent to Yoshino beach and Nakanoshima beach where tropical fish
can be seen right off the shore
we're squeezing in a quick a quick stop at a scenic lookout spot thing called
Higashi Hennazaki. there's a lighthouse and well we're still walking so let's see what
else we can see
Higashi Hennzaki is a cape on the easternmost part of Miyako Jima it is
considered one of Japan's top scenic spots and it's a popular place to see
the Sun Rise aside from ocean views there is also a
walking trail from the car park to the lighthouse
it was getting late where we went so we didn't do this but you can also go up
the lighthouse for 200 yen for an even better view
a last stop of the day was dinner at Uomiya to try some Miyako beef and
coconut crab we ordered the osusume calls for 3500 yen each
and the highlight of the set coconut crab mm-hmm on day 2 Torii and I woke up
bright and early excited for our first scuba diving experience however due to
unforeseen circumstances we didn't actually end up going but it's
definitely something we want to try next time on Miyako Jima you can also go
swimming with sea turtles I recommend going to Shigira Beach for this where
you have a high chance of seeing them and the sand is also very easy to walk
on
next we headed to Toriike Pond. Here you will find two ponds that are actually
interconnected underwater and links to the ocean it's mysterious atmosphere has
inspired many stories including one legend involving the rescue of a mermaid
captured by humans whatever the story this unique location where fresh and
saltwater meets is a popular spot for divers and photographers it is also a
nice place to go for a walk along the surrounding trails sometimes when I go
on short trips like on the weekend or even if it's a week
I have trouble switching off but this time I've really been able to just relax
and enjoy my three-day weekend I think because the beaches of Miyako Jima
are so beautiful, the ocean and the water is really really clear and there's
also a lot less crowds compared to the last time we came to Okinawa when we
went to the main island aside from swimming and beaches we also
recommend you try other things like mangrove kayaking or even just leaving
time to explore the island unplanned Torii and I had a lot of fun driving
around and discovering things on our own like this amazing spot near the airport
secluded little beaches as well is trying to find all the Mamoru-kun police
statues which are located all over Miyako Jima to encourage safe driving
and now the highlight of our trip Yonahamaehama beach which was hands-down
our favourite beach on Miyako Jima just as the name is long Yonahamaehama
beach stretches across seven kilometers the sandy is soft and fine and the water
is insanely beautiful with so many different activities available this
place felt like Party Central and Torii and I absolutely loved it here
Oh sh** there's water droplets... on the camera
yesterday when we were at the beach I was putting on sunscreen and I'm like hey Torii
you need to you know put sunscreen on your arms and stuff and he's like yeah
yeah yeah yeah but now look he's paid the price it's burnt all his arms and
his face. Lesson learnt? It was worth it