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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Miyako Island

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Aparthotels and serviced apartments on Miyako Island suit beach holidays where you want a kitchen for easy breakfasts and space for diving or snorkelling kit. Miyako Island is in Okinawa Prefecture, roughly 300 kilometres southwest of Okinawa Island according to Wikipedia, and is known for beaches such as Yonaha Maehama and Sunayama. For a comparison of formats, see aparthotel versus hotel.

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Where to stay in Miyako Island

Hirara

  • restaurants
  • shops
  • first-time visitors

Wikivoyage says most of the island's roughly 50,000 residents live in Hirara, the main business and entertainment district, and Wikipedia calls it the main port. It is the practical base for supplies and eating out, and for onward travel. Check each listing for the distance to the beach, as the best-known beaches lie elsewhere on the island.

Yonaha Maehama

  • beach
  • swimming
  • scenery

The Okinawa tourism site describes Yonaha Maehama as having 7 km of white sand, and Wikivoyage describes it as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, on the southwest corner of the island with views of Kurima Island. It is the choice for visitors who want the beach on their doorstep.

Sunayama Beach

  • rock formations
  • photography
  • short beach trips

The Okinawa tourism site describes Sunayama Beach as a smaller beach with an iconic rock arch, and Wikivoyage places it about 30 minutes north of Hirara on Route 83. It suits visitors who want to explore the northern part of Miyako and the bridges.

Higashi-Hennazaki (Eastern Cape)

  • cape views
  • driving
  • quiet stays

Wikipedia names Eastern Cape, Higashi-hennazaki, as a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty. It is at the island's southeasternmost point, so it suits visitors with a hire car who prefer a remote setting, and who will bring supplies.

Getting around Miyako Island

Wikipedia says Miyako Airport is served by All Nippon Airways, ANA Wings, Japan Airlines, Japan Transocean Air and Ryukyu Air Commuter, with routes to Tokyo Haneda, Naha, Nagoya, Ishigaki, Tarama and seasonal Fukuoka flights. The Okinawa tourism site says flights from Naha take approximately 45 to 55 minutes. Wikivoyage also mentions Shimojishima Airport, opened in 2019.

Wikivoyage says transport on the island includes car, motorbike and bicycle rental, as well as buses and taxis, and that bridges connect Miyako to Irabu and Kurima. The tourism site lists the Irabu Bridge at 3,540 m, the Ikema Bridge at 1,425 m and the Kurima Bridge at 1,690 m, all toll-free.

Living in Miyako Island for longer

Wikivoyage describes a slow, relaxed lifestyle on the islands, with golf, diving and beach volleyball among the activities. For longer stays, a kitchen helps, and Hirara is the commercial hub, so check each listing for the distance to shops.

Wikivoyage says Japanese is the main language, followed by the Miyako language, and that English speakers are considered rare. See the long-stay accommodation checklist for what to check before booking.

When to visit Miyako Island

The Okinawa tourism site says April to early June and October to November provide warm weather and comfortable swimming temperatures with fewer crowds than peak summer. It says winter, December to March, brings lower prices but cooler water, and that the highest typhoon risk falls between July and September, with possible flight cancellations.

Wikipedia describes a tropical climate with temperatures above 18 °C year-round, and notes the island is prone to droughts and typhoons. Wikivoyage lists the Strongman Triathlon each April, and Wikipedia mentions an annual 100 km ultramarathon. Check event dates with organisers.

The island is best explored with transport of your own, so think about where you will base yourself. Naha is the usual gateway on Okinawa Island, and the Japan hub lists more places.

Long-stay tips for Miyako Island

Of the 9 properties here, 9 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 36 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Japan

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Naha, Kutchan, Hakuba and Nagasaki.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay on Miyako Island?

Hirara is the commercial hub, Yonaha Maehama is for the beach, Sunayama is for rock formations and the north, and Higashi-hennazaki is remote.

How do I get to Miyako Island?

The Okinawa tourism site says flights from Naha take approximately 45 to 55 minutes, and Wikipedia lists direct routes from Tokyo Haneda, Nagoya and Ishigaki.

Are the islands connected by bridges?

Yes. The Okinawa tourism site describes toll-free bridges to Irabu, Ikema and Kurima, including the 3,540 m Irabu Bridge.

When is the best time to visit Miyako Island?

The Okinawa tourism site recommends April to early June and October to November, and says the highest typhoon risk is between July and September.

How many aparthotels are there in Miyako Island?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Miyako Island.

Do aparthotels in Miyako Island have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Miyako Island have a washing machine?

9 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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