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Miyakojima (Hirara)

Miyakojima (Hirara) · Japan · 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.

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 soba, island tofu dishes, goya champuru, mozuku seaweed dishes, otori (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)