Where to Stay on Miyakojima: Choosing the Right Area

The center of Miyakojima, where the city hall, shops and izakaya pubs gather around Hirara Port, with plenty of hotels and guesthouses. Painagama Beach is close by, and it is easy to set off on drives to the Irabu Bridge or Ikema Island.

Best for

• ✓First trips to Miyakojima
• ✓Enjoying island food and izakaya in the evening
• ✓Touring the whole island by rental car

Keep in mind

Compared with the big beach resorts, there are fewer places to stay right on the sea.

Nearest stations

🚉 Local bus stops in central Miyakojima

Resort hotels line up near Yonaha Maehama, a long stretch of white-sand beach. It sits at the foot of the Kurima Bridge leading to Kurima Island, and you can spend your evenings watching the sunset.

Best for

• ✓Anyone who wants plenty of beach time
• ✓Family trips
• ✓Staying at a resort hotel

Keep in mind

It is away from the town center, so you will either have dinner at your hotel or drive out.

Nearest stations

🚉 Local buses (infrequent, so getting around by car is easier)

Connected to Miyakojima by the Irabu Bridge, these islands are surrounded by remarkably clear waters, including Toguchi Beach and the shores of Shimoji Island. It is convenient for trips using Shimojishima Airport, with small inns and resorts dotted around.

Best for

• ✓Spending quiet time
• ✓Enjoying spectacular sea views
• ✓Flying in or out of Shimojishima Airport

Keep in mind

There are few shops and restaurants, so choose lodging with meals or do your shopping in town beforehand.

Nearest stations

🚉 Shimojishima Airport; local buses (toward Irabu and Sarahama)

On the south side of the island, a large resort centered on Shigira Beach brings together hotels, villas, pools and restaurants. You can eat and play without leaving the resort, so it is an easy place to stay with children.

Best for

• ✓Family trips
• ✓Relaxing within a resort
• ✓Snorkeling

Keep in mind

You will need a car to get to the town center or Irabu Island.

Nearest stations

🚉 Local buses (getting around by car is easier)