Mizuna Island Travel Bookmark! Introducing the model course of Mizuna Island trip! Half Day, Day Trip
Table of Contents
- 1 What is Mizuna Island like?
- 2 Directions from Naha Airport and Watakuchi Port
- 3 Mizuna Island can be enjoyed as a half-day or day trip!
- 4 Why choose Mizuna Island?
- 5 Attractions of Mizuna Island
- 6 Recommendations from locals
- 7 Recommended activities to enjoy on Mizuna Island
- 8 Model Course for Travel to Mizuna Island
- 9 summary
What is Mizuna Island like?
Minna-jima Island is one of the outlying islands of Okinawa Prefecture, located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, with an area of only 0.47 km2.square kilometerIt is a small island in the
It is also nicknamed Croissant Island because of its crescent shape when viewed from above.
Surrounded by coral reefs, the small island has a population of about 40 people, but is visited by 60,000 tourists year-round.
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Directions from Naha Airport and Watakuchi Port
To get to Mizuna Island, take a ferry, which departs from and arrives at Watakuchi Port on the main island of Okinawa.
There are two ways to get to Watakuchi Port from Naha Airport: by bus or rental car.
The first is to rent a car at a car rental store near the airport.
Most car rental stores in Okinawa will pick you up at the airport, so please find your own rental store target upon arrival and complete the procedures.
After the procedure, set Watakuchi Port as your destination on your car navigation system, and drive north on Route 58, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The second method is to use local buses.
Take the "Yanbaru Express Bus" that leaves from the No. 2 bus stop at Naha Airport.
Since these buses are route buses, there is no need to make reservations in advance, and passengers board the buses by lining up at the stop, just like the buses they normally use to commute to work or school.
The "Yanbaru Express Bus" has a timetable, so please check the website in advance!
The trip takes about 2 hours, and the bus stop where you get off is "In front of the Headquarters Museum".
From there,Watakuchi Port is 700m away, but it is a 10-minute walk, so you can reach it quickly if you walk while stretching your body stiffened by the bus ride.
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Mizuna Island can be enjoyed as a half-day or day trip!
Among the many remote islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Mizuna Island is the closest to the main island.
Therefore, it takes only 15 minutes to arrive by ferry!
Because of the short travel time, the itinerary may be arranged based on hotels on the main island.
It is also recommended for those who have already visited all the tourist attractions on the main island.
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Why choose Mizuna Island?
From here, I will explain why Mizuna Island is so popular among the many remote islands in the true vicinity of Okinawa!
Attractions of Mizuna Island
In addition to the ocean, Mizuna Island has an abundance of nature.
The scenery of subtropical fruit trees such as papayas and bananas is truly unique to the Okinawa region.
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Beaches with blue sea and white sand
The white sandy beaches characteristic of the Okinawa region and the shallow emerald green waters offer a beauty that cannot be experienced on the main island of Okinawa.
Underwater, visitors can get up close and personal with the colorful coral reefs and tropical fish that surround the island.
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Enjoy marine activities!
Many marine activities can be enjoyed on Mizuna Island.
If you are lucky, you may even see wild sea turtles during your activity!
Enjoy marine activities to the fullest on Mizuna Island, blessed with nature.
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Beautiful cobblestone streets
The spectacular view of Mizuna Island is not limited to the ocean.
The residential area of Mizuna Island is paved with cobblestones.
The single road from the harbor to the village is a gentle ascent, and looking back from the point at which you finish the climb, you can enjoy the contrast of the white cobblestone road, blue sky, and emerald blue sea, creating a spectacular view.
Recommendations from locals
Here are some of the best places to visit, as recommended by the locals.
Suina Beach
There are several beaches on Mizuna Island, but the most popular of all is Mizuna Beach, located right next to the boat landing.
Recommendations
A general information center is located right in front of Suina Beach, with facilities including changing rooms, lockers, showers, and restrooms.
In addition, there are stores scattered throughout the area where floats, parasols, and rubber boats can be rented, and barbecues are available if you make a reservation in advance.
There is also a monitoring station and nets in the ocean to keep out poisonous habu jellyfish!
Directions from Mizuna Port
It is a short 1-minute walk from the boat landing at Mizuna Harbor.
You can play right after disembarking the high-speed boat and enjoy the sea until just before you leave!
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Beach below the lighthouse
This beautiful beach stretches across the harbor in the direction of the lighthouse, on the opposite side of Mizuna Beach.
It is a hole-in-the-wall spot where few people go swimming, so it is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time.
Recommendations
This is not a beach, so there are no lifeguards, showers, or restrooms, so this is a bit of an adult beach.
However, the beach under the Suina Lighthouse has very fine, silky sand that is easy on bare feet.
The sandy beach is also a long beach, perfect for relaxing.
Directions from Mizuna Port
Even though it is on the opposite side of the island from Mizuna Beach, the island itself is small and can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot through the village.
If you don't participate in activities and have plenty of time to spare, why not go?
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Seagull Rock Beach
This seagull rock beach is located on the opposite side of the harbor from where the boats arrive after passing through the village of Mizuna Island.
Although it is named Seagull Rock, during the migration season, flocks of terns, which are members of the gull family, come to the rock to raise their young.
Recommendations
The area around Seagull Rock is one of the best diving spots in the northern part of the island, and many dive boats from Sesoko Island and the northern part of the main island come to the area.
There are no showers or toilets on the beach, so be sure to finish up in the village before you go.
Also, the beach is grassy and rocky, so marine shoes are recommended over flip-flops.
Those who are a little more adventurous will enjoy it.
Directions from Mizuna Port
It is located in the south of the island and requires passing through a settlement.
At low tide, you can also walk across the inner sea, the croissant-shaped inner side of the island, and enjoy nature on the way.
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Recommended activities to enjoy on Mizuna Island
Here are some recommended activities you can enjoy on Mizuna Island.
snorkeling
No extensive equipment or certification is required for this activity, which is conducted in relatively shallow water or on the surface, wearing a snorkel.
Therefore, anyone can enjoy the underwater world with ease and lightheartedness.
Recommendations
The waters around Mizuna Island are crystal clear, and coral reefs and colorful tropical fish can be observed up close, providing enjoyment for everyone from small children to the elderly.
Snorkeling is a leisure activity that allows you to look into the ocean using tools, so you can swim in the water at your own pace.
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diving
Scuba diving is a marine leisure activity in which one can enjoy the underwater world while breathing underwater with a tank filled with air on one's back.
The general maximum dive depth is up to 40 meters, and the average dive depth is around 20 meters, with the diveable seismic depth varying depending on the qualification.
Depending on the type of tank, the average dive time is between 40 and 50 minutes.
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The seafloor of Mizuna Island is home to so many corals that it is called a coral forest.
The various living creatures that accompany them are also a point of enjoyment.
Not only beginners, but also camera enthusiasts and advanced divers can enjoy the dive.
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SUP
SUP stands for Stand Up Paddleboard, a new type of marine activity in which you stand on a board and paddle through the water.
Recommendations
Because it is an effective form of exercise, as it develops the whole body's core and sense of balance, it can be enjoyed immediately by beginners of all ages and genders.
You will surely be refreshed by the exercise while being surrounded by the beautiful nature of Mizuna Island!
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Canoe/Kayak
The boat is a small boat for one or two people and proceeds with the use of paddles.
Basic paddle usage will be lectured by staff on land, so beginners can participate with ease.
Recommendations
Canoeing and kayaking allows you to see the colorful tropical fish and beautiful coral in the crystal clear waters of Mizuna Island from the water.
And even if you are not a good swimmer, you can enjoy the beautiful ocean in safety!
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parasailing
This activity is called "walking in the air over the sea," where you wear a parachute and enjoy the view from under the sea.
Recommendations
Only parasailing allows you to actually see the shape of Mizuna Island, called Croissant Island, and enjoy it easily from above!
You can enjoy the exhilarating and spectacular view.
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Model Course for Travel to Mizuna Island
Here is a model course for those who are considering a trip to Mizuna Island.
Half Day Course(i)
This course includes boarding a ferry that departs first thing in the morning from Watakuchi Port.
Please note that the departure time differs by about 30 minutes between high season and off season.
In either season, you can arrive at Mizuna Island before 10:00 AM.
The beaches recommended above and one snorkeling activity of your choice can be fully enjoyed in a few hours.
The 1:30 p.m. ferry departs from Mizuna all year round, so you can return to the main island after noon and use the extra time to visit other tourist spots such as Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which is only a 10-minute drive from Watakuchi Port!
Half Day Course(2)
You can do the morning and afternoon itineraries of the half-day course (1) in reverse order, but how about a more relaxed plan?
Since Mizuna Island does not have an abundance of restaurants and other places to eat, wake up slowly in the morning, enjoy brunch on the main island of Okinawa, and then board a ferry departing from Watakuchi Port at 13:00.
For a less crowded and more relaxing view and time, move to the beach below the lighthouse and enjoy swimming.
The last flight will change depending on the time of year,Please calculate the travel time from the beach below the lighthouse to the boat landing and enjoy!
The last flight of any season arrives at the main island by 18:00, so you can relax and forget about your busy life by enjoying a delicious local dinner.
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Day Trip Course(i)
one dayIf you want to enjoy Mizuna Island, you can participate in multiple activities!
As mentioned above, there are many activities available on Mizuna Island.
Some tour stores are happy to offer discounts if you sign up for more than one!
Many activities include lunch, so there is no need to worry about meals.
There will also be plenty of time to relax on the beach after activities.
It is perfect for those who want to enjoy both marine activities and swimming.
Day Trip Course(2)
In the morning, enjoy a relaxing swim in the sea at Mizuna Beach.
During the tourist season, there are parlors that resemble food stalls, where you can taste original B-grade gourmet food.
If you visit outside of the tourist season, it is not open, so you may want to buy lunch at a supermarket near Watakuchi Port during that time.
After enjoying swimming, we recommend strolling through the residential area to savor the unique cobblestone streets of Mizuna Island, or moving through the village to other beaches that are more secluded spots, and enjoy the charms of Mizuna Island beyond swimming alone.
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summary
How was it?
When combined with sightseeing spots on the main island of Okinawa, it is possible to create a variety of travel itineraries!
Please visit Mizuna Island, where you can enjoy beautiful nature more easily than other islands because of its short travel time.
Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.
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