After hearing the hot news that a direct flight from Incheon opened on May 29, I wanted to see Miyako Blue in Miyakojima, which is called the Maldives of Japan, so I went there for 4 nights and 5 days. Since there are no package products, I strongly recommend this quiet place, and I will introduce travel tips such as travel supplies, accommodation, rental cars, food, and total cost in detail at the end of the video. What is Miyakojima City? Miyakojima City is located midway between Okinawa Island and Taiwan. It is a small island with a population of 52,000 and an area of ​​about 1/3 of Seoul. It consists of 6 islands in the Miyako Islands, and except for Ookami Island, all of them are connected by bridges, so you can travel by car. Jin Air will be operating direct flights between Incheon International Airport and Shimojishima Airport starting in May 2024. (Operates 5 times a week on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun) Flight time approx. 2 hours 30 minutes Incheon to Shimoji Island 12:40 Shimoji Island to Incheon 16:20 Arrival at the airport I made a reservation at a rental car office near the airport. Reservation: Miyakojima Air Rental Car Day 1 -17END -Toriike -Restaurant, Blue Turtle There is a cafe called Blue Turtle, famous for its mango juice. -Irabu Ohashi (3,540m) This is famous as the most beautiful driving course. Day 2 We move to Ikema Island, located in the northern part of the Miyako Islands. -Ikema Ohashi (1425m) -Funakusu Beach Funakusu Beach is small in size, but it is the northernmost beach of the Miyako Islands, so it is said to be a quiet and leisurely beach. -Kaimiru (3rd floor observation deck) You can take in the Ikema Ohashi Bridge and the beautiful beach scenery. You can also eat soba on the 1st floor. - Yukishio Salt Works is famous for its salt ice cream. - Harry's Shrimp Truck For lunch nearby, I recommend Harry's Shrimp Truck, famous for its shrimp rice bowl. Open daily Business hours 11:00-17:00 - Nishi-Henna-saki Observatory is right next to it. - Sunayama Beach - Sunset Beach This is a beach with a beautiful sunset. Day 3 - Aragusuku Beach - Kaihokan (Treasure House) - Lunch - Aragusuku Mitsuhachi Garden This is a place famous for its honey gelato. - Snorkeling (Higashi-Henna Beach) I made a reservation for the Clear Paddle and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Program with a local business that is the only one in Miyakojima with a Korean instructor. KakaoTalk Channel: pada miyako Fee: 11,000 yen per person - Paddleboarding - Yonaha (Maehama) Beach This is a famous sunset view spot. Day 4 - Hennazaki Lighthouse/Hagishi-Hennazaki Admission fee 300 yen Operating hours 09:30-16:30 - Imugya-Marine Garden -Arirang Rain -Kurima Island/Ryugujo Observatory The restaurants and cafes here generally have short business hours, so be sure to check the business hours on Google before you visit. This observatory is also known as a sunset spot. Day 5 (E) - Ueno German Village (Ueno Doitsubunkamura) - San-e - There is a Miyakojima City food court, which is highly recommended as it has long business hours and the food is delicious. - Painagama Blue Booth (Cafe) This cafe is famous for its ice cream. - Makiyama Observatory This observatory offers the best view of Irabu Ohashi Bridge. Miyakojima Travel Tip! *Travel season: April and July (rainy season in May and June, typhoons in August to September) *What to prepare: Passport, international driver's license, driver's license, swimsuit, aqua shoes, water play bag, shorts, sandals, t-shirt, 110V adapter, parasol, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, large cloth wrapping cloth (instead of a mat), towel, tumbler, cup ramen, rice, side dishes, snacks, etc. *Reservations before travel -Flight (Jin Air) -Rental car (Miyakojima Air Rental) Reserve a rental car right after securing a flight ticket: There are not enough rental cars. It is better to use a rental car at an office near the airport because it is more cost-effective than a rental car at an office at the airport. -Hotel (Santa Barbara Miyakojima Resort) Booking.com reservation. Since you can play in the ocean, choose a small resort with good cost performance without a swimming pool. A kitchen and cooking utensils are provided for meals, and a washing machine is installed for washing swimsuits and clothes. It is located in the center of the island, so it is easy to move around. There is a free zone that provides snacks, drinks, and toiletries for free. -Travel insurance (CHUBB Ace Insurance) -Paddle & snorkeling reservation (KakaoTalk channel: Pada Miyako) The only Korean-speaking operator: Reservations may be fully booked during peak season. *Most restaurants and cafes open at 11 AM and close at 3-4 PM. Some restaurants are only open for dinner. -Miyakosoba Matsuku Miyakosoba, round French fries There is a Miyakojima City Food Zone on the mountain. -Harry's Shrimp Truk Shrimp rice bowl -PAINAGAMA BLUE BOOTH Light meals, ice cream -Blue Turtle Light meals, mango drinks and desserts -Yukishi