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Miyakojima (Hirara)

Miyakojima (Hirara) · Japan · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Miyakojima (Hirara) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 54,000 people
Population
The subtropical oceanic climate brings mild winters and hot, humid summers that are prone to typhoons.
Climate
Japanese (the Miyako dialect also remains)
Language
Japanese yen
Currency
April to June and October to November (comfortable months that avoid typhoon season)
Best time to visit
Local food
Miyako sobaisland tofu dishesgoya champurumozuku seaweed dishesotori (the custom of drinking awamori in rounds)
Sights
Yonaha Maehama BeachIrabu Bridge and Shimojishima 17ENDCape HigashihennaMiyakojima Marine ParkIkema Bridge and Ikema Island
Monthly average high / low temperatures
21°
16°Jan
21°
17°Feb
23°
18°Mar
25°
20°Apr
28°
23°May
30°
26°Jun
32°
27°Jul
31°
27°Aug
30°
26°Sep
28°
24°Oct
25°
21°Nov
22°
18°Dec

Unit: °C · 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: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)97 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥780
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

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 (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MMY
Miyako Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

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

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

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

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

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