Nighttime on Mizuna Island is full of attractions! Star gazing spots are also introduced!

What is Mizuna Island like?

Mizuna Island is a small island with a population of about 50 people.

The croissant-shaped island is recognized worldwide for its beauty.

Surrounded by coral reefs, the area is rich in nature and marine life.

Mizuna Island offers a wide variety of activities such as snorkeling and parasailing, and most visitors come to the island for the ocean.

The island is so small that it takes only an hour to go around the island, but in summer, many bathers come to enjoy the beach resort.

It is a 15-minute boat ride from Watakuchi Port in Motobu-cho, in the northern part of Okinawa's main island.

This makes the island a perfect day trip.

But did you know that nighttime on Mizuna Island is also very attractive?

At night, Mizuna Island is filled with stars and a beautiful night sky.

While you can enjoy the daytime activities to your heart's content, the nighttime is also a fascinating time to visit.

 

Directions from Naha Airport and Watakuchi Port

To get to Mizuna Island, you can access the island from Naha Airport by bus, rental car, or cab to Watakuchi Port (high-speed boat terminal), and then take a boat to Mizuna Island to cross to the island.

If you rent a car, you can use the free parking lot, but during the busy summer season, the parking lot may be full.

Choose the mode of transportation that best suits your schedule.

Why choose Mizuna Island?

There are many reasons why Mizuna Island is the destination of choice.

One of the reasons for its popularity is that it is moderately accessible from Naha City and only 30 minutes from the main island of Okinawa to Watakuchi Port.

Many other attractions attract many tourists.

 

Attractions of Mizuna Island

 

Mizuna Island has more to offer than just the geographical advantage of being close to Naha.

The blue sea and white sand beaches of this remote island, combined with some of the elements necessary to enjoy a resort, make Mizuna Island even more appealing.

We will explain some of these factors.

 

Beaches with blue sea and white sand

One of the attractions is the blue sea and white sand beaches.

The crystal clear waters are ideal for snorkeling.

The main beach, Suina Beach, is said to have smooth sand and is comfortable to walk on barefoot.

The dazzling sun, blue ocean, and white sandy beaches will make your resort even more memorable.

 

Enjoy marine activities!

Mizuna Island offers an abundance of marine activities for the enjoyment of tourists.

Snorkeling, diving, parasailing, SUP, banana boat, jet ski, etc. are available, and you can choose a combination of each or a plan that includes lunch.

Marine activities that can be combined as you wish, with plans that suit you, are an attractive way to enjoy yourself on Mizuna Island.

 

Beautiful cobblestone streets

On Mizuna Island, there is more to enjoy than just the ocean.

The streets are beautifully paved with cobblestones, and the cobblestones leading to the beach enhance the resort atmosphere.

You can take pictures of the picturesque scenery, so please try taking pictures with your camera or smartphone.

 

Many attractions at night on Mizuna Island

During the day, Mizuna Island is crowded with many beachgoers, but after the last flight back to Watakuchi Port leaves, it becomes quiet as if the daytime bustle was a mirage.

The beach, illuminated by the setting sun, is transformed into a resort-like tropical setting.

The recommended sunset spot is Nishi no Hama (West Beach), located on the south end of the island, west of Mizuna Harbor.

There are numerous reefs here, so watch your step when viewing the sunset.

Shoes or marine shoes, not sandals, make it easier to walk.

Some accommodations on Mizuna Island also offer beautiful sunsets from the ocean-side balconies of their inns, so please make sure you can see the sunset when you choose your lodging.

Only residents of Mizuna Island and those staying at inns and camps can relax and watch the sunset on Mizuna Island.

You will have the luxury of waiting for the night, losing track of time and losing yourself in a moment of beauty at sunset.

 

A sea of stars filling the night sky

Because Mizuna Island is rich in nature and has few lights, the starry sky is beautiful no matter where you look up.

Since you have come to Mizuna Island to enjoy the ocean, why not look up at the starry sky from the beach where you played during the day?

You can taste the difference between the beach during the day and at night, as if you were spending a moment on a private beach.

 

Let's find coconut crabs and other creatures!

Strolling along the beach and looking for nocturnal creatures is another way to enjoy the night.

The endangered coconut crab can also be found on Mizuna Island.

Creatures that have been hiding on the beach during the daytime because of the crowds may come out to show their faces.

A flashlight or headlamp is useful when going out to the beach at night, so if you are staying on Mizuna Island, it is a good idea to bring it with you.

 

Relax on the beach at night!

On Mizuna Island at night, when there are fewer people around, listen to the sounds of nature and you will hear a variety of sounds.

You can listen carefully to the rhythm of the waves on the sandy beach, to the sound of seagulls on Seagull Rock Beach where they nest, to the sound of the wind blowing, trees swaying, and insects chirping, all of which you would otherwise miss in your everyday life.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, listen carefully, and feel Mizuna Island with your whole body, and your shoulders will relax.

Bring a leisure sheet to the beach and enjoy the sounds of nature while doing night yoga.

 

Overnight stay is necessary to enjoy the night on Mizuna Island.

There are about 3 accommodations on Mizuna Island.

To enjoy the night on the island, you will need to stay overnight.

Besides the guest house type or log house type, some people bring their own camping gear for survival camping.

When staying overnight, restaurants close at night, and there are no supermarkets or convenience stores on the island, so if you are planning to BBQ or need an evening meal, buy it in advance and board the boat to Mizuna Island.

Those staying at the lodge can choose a plan that includes meals and enjoy delicious meals at the lodge and BBQ at the lodge.

Some campers bring their own BBQ equipment and enjoy BBQ on the beach.

Fishing during the day and eating the fish you catch as ingredients for a BBQ, or cooking and eating the ingredients you bring with you, is one of the best parts of camping.

You can enjoy cooking dinner as if you were on a deserted island and experiencing survival.

 

The most beautiful starry sky of Mizuna Island

Only those who stay on Mizuna Island can see the stars in the sky.

It is said that the starry sky that one looks up at in the midst of rich nature is so beautiful that everyone describes it as the fullest sky they have ever seen.

The starry sky, like a planetarium, is unforgettable.

To enjoy the starry sky, it is better to go to a place with as little light as possible to see the stars more beautifully.

At night, bring insect repellent and go for a walk to view the stars.

Why don't you not only look at such a beautiful starry sky, but also take pictures of it with your digital camera or smartphone to preserve it as a memory?

Some modern digital cameras and smartphones are equipped with the ability to capture night scenes and starry skies.

You can also use a tripod to hold your camera in place to capture the starry sky as it appears in an illustrated book, so please check the capabilities of your camera and try to take pictures.

The recommended method is long exposure photography using a tripod.

The starry sky of Mizuna Island is beautiful enough as it is, but if you use long exposures, you can capture beautiful trails of light in your photos.

If you have time to spare, why not give it a try?

The beach below the lighthouse is a good place to take pictures because you can take great pictures with the lighthouse in the background.

It will be a wonderful souvenir to share the beautiful starry sky of Mizuna Island not only with yourself, but also with your friends and family by showing photos or sharing them on SNS.

 

Star gazing spots on Mizuna Island

It may seem surprising, but stargazing is recommended on the day of the new moon!

The twinkling of stars in the bright moonlight of a full moon is wonderful, but the night sky with only starlight, unobstructed by the light of a bright full moon, is even more beautiful.

There are a variety of beaches on Mizuna Island.

We will introduce Mizuna Beach and Nishi no Hama Beach as recommended spots.

 

Suina Beach

Most tourists visiting Mizuna Island enjoy marine activities at Mizuna Beach, located on the side of the island just off the boat.

If you observe the starry sky on such a beach where you played during the day, you will be able to see the difference between day and night.

 

Spot Features

Mizuna Beach, with its smooth sandy beach, can be easily accessed with sandals.

It is nice to bring a leisure sheet and lie on the beach and watch the stars.

You will feel as if you have the beach all to yourself at night when there are fewer people on it.

 

Directions from Mizuna Port

This beach is located right next to Suina Harbor.

It is easily accessible and has restrooms and other facilities.

Nishi no Hama Beach

Nishi no Hama Beach is located on the west side of Mizuna Island.

There are no restrooms or other facilities, so be sure to use them beforehand.

Nishi-no-hama beach has reefs and rugged rocks sticking out of the sand, so it is recommended to wear shoes or marine shoes.

 

Spot Features

Nishi no Hama Beach is also a popular sunset spot, with no obstructions to the view.

This beach loses most of its sand at high tide, so it is recommended that you check the time of high tide before going there.

If you watch the sun set and go straight to stargazing, you will be able to take your time and enjoy the island time.

 

Directions from Mizuna Port

It is about a 15-minute walk west of Mizuna Harbor.

At night, there are no streetlights, so ask your lodger to take you there or bring your own flashlight or headlamp for peace of mind.

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How was it?

We are pleased to introduce you to how to spend an evening on Mizuna Island.

At first glance, there is "nothing" going on at night on Mizuna Island, but the biggest attraction of the night on Mizuna Island is that you can enjoy that "nothing" to the fullest.

While there are many attractive nightspots all over Japan that are convenient and glitzy, there are fewer and fewer places where one can experience firsthand the earth's original landscape of night without lights, sounds, or bustle.

As can be clearly seen by comparing Mizuna Island during the daytime and at night, for those of us living in today's hectic world, a "quiet" night on Mizuna Island provides us with the most luxurious space and time.

After enjoying activities in the sea during the day, spend a quiet island time in Mizuna Island at night.

Both of these diametrically opposed experiences will be wonderful memories.