# Miyakojima (Hirara)

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/miyakojima-hirara

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## Overview

Photo: Paipateroma · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Miyakojima_sky_view.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia)
- Description: Beach resort
- Port name: Miyakojima (Hirara)
- English name: Miyakojima (Hirara)
- Country: Japan
- Latitude / longitude: 24.80, 125.28

The main port of Miyakojima, southwest of Okinawa Island, surrounded by subtropical resort scenery where emerald-green seas and bridges connect nearby islands. Cruise ships from Japan and abroad call here.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 54,000 people
- Climate: The subtropical oceanic climate brings mild winters and hot, humid summers that are prone to typhoons.
- Language: Japanese (the Miyako dialect also remains)
- Currency: Japanese yen
- Best time to visit: April to June and October to November (comfortable months that avoid typhoon season)

### Local food

Miyako soba, island tofu dishes, goya champuru, mozuku seaweed dishes, otori (the custom of drinking awamori in rounds)

### Sights

- Yonaha Maehama Beach
- Irabu Bridge and Shimojishima 17END
- Cape Higashihenna
- Miyakojima Marine Park
- Ikema Bridge and Ikema Island

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 21 °C / 69 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F |
| Feb | 21 °C / 70 °F | 17 °C / 62 °F |
| Mar | 23 °C / 73 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F |
| Apr | 25 °C / 77 °F | 20 °C / 69 °F |
| May | 28 °C / 82 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Jun | 30 °C / 87 °F | 26 °C / 78 °F |
| Jul | 32 °C / 89 °F | 27 °C / 80 °F |
| Aug | 31 °C / 88 °F | 27 °C / 80 °F |
| Sep | 30 °C / 86 °F | 26 °C / 78 °F |
| Oct | 28 °C / 82 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Nov | 25 °C / 78 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F |
| Dec | 22 °C / 72 °F | 18 °C / 65 °F |

Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Miyakojima · about 1.3 km from port · elevation difference about 34 m · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 97 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 370 ml | ¥108 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | ¥485 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | ¥780 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | ¥650 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | ¥500 | JPY | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices from nearby Naha (Okinawa) (about 286 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a remote island or location. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Prices in remote areas and islands may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: MMY
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated)

About 2.8 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 13 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Yokohama
- Port: Yokohama › Kobe › Kochi › +6 › Yokohama
- Cruise type: Round trip / 10
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-5n-okinawa-naha)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 5 nights
- Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Okinawa (Naha)
- Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-4n-okinawa-naha)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Dec 2026 – Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2026-12, 2027-01
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 4 nights
- Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Okinawa (Naha)
- Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha) to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-okinawa-naha-to-tokyo-incl-yokohama)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2027-01
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Okinawa (Naha) → Yokohama
- Port: Okinawa (Naha) › Ishigaki › Keelung (Taipei) › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Yokohama
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-okinawa-naha)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: MSC Bellissima
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Okinawa (Naha)
- Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Ishigaki › Miyakojima (Hirara) › Okinawa (Naha)
- Cruise type: One way / 5
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

### [8-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Hong Kong](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-jade-8n-yokohama-to-hong-kong)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Nov 2026
- Departure months: 2026-11
- Ship: Norwegian Jade
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Hong Kong
- Port: Yokohama › Shimizu › Osaka › +4 › Hong Kong
- Cruise type: One way / 8
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [climatestotravel.com](https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/japan/miyakojima)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Miyakojima_sky_view.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Japan & Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=japan-asia)
- [13-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-13n-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)
- [5-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-5n-okinawa-naha)
- [4-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-4n-okinawa-naha)
- [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Okinawa (Naha) to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-okinawa-naha-to-tokyo-incl-yokohama)
- [6-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Okinawa (Naha)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-bellissima-6n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-okinawa-naha)
- [8-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Hong Kong](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-jade-8n-yokohama-to-hong-kong)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: climatestotravel.com — https://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/japan/miyakojima