1-night, 2-day cycling tour of Miyako Island

🇯🇵 Miyako Island Exploring Miyako Island for the first time on a 1-night, 2-day cycling trip 🚴 Since I don't have a driver's license, my transportation options were limited. Therefore, I prioritized the location and facilities of the hotel, pinned my must-visit spots on a map, and planned a smooth itinerary. Thanks to thorough preparation and favorable weather, my "whirlwind cycling tour of Miyako Island" turned out to be an amazing trip 🚴🏝️🩵. Even by bicycle, I was able to fully enjoy and feel satisfied with the journey. Here's a breakdown of the places I visited and the itinerary. 🗺️ Travel Itinerary 【Day 1】 Shimojishima Airport → Cafe Olu Olu Ki → Hotel Check-in → Kurima Bridge → Rakuen no Kajitsu (Paradise Fruits) → Ryugujo Observatory → Musunun Beach → Yonaha Maehama Sunset 【Day 2】 Yonaha Maehama → FamilyMart in Miyako Island → Chiisana Shiawase Sakuri (Small Happiness Sakuri) → Kamama Ridge Park → Downtown Souvenir Shopping → Kuninaka Store → Shimojishima Airport 🚴 Transportation ⚫︎ Bus, rental bicycle, walking 🏨 Accommodation ⚫︎ Marine Lodge Marea Miyakojima ☑︎ Recommended Points ⚫︎ Rental bicycles available ⚫︎ Large public bath ⚫︎ Within a 10-minute walk to Yonaha Maehama ⚫︎ Near Kurima Bridge ⚫︎ Quiet location ⚠︎ Points to Note ⚫︎ No convenience stores or izakayas nearby ⚫︎ Far from downtown ⚫︎ No streetlights, so be cautious at night 🍴 Gourmet Spots ⚫︎ Cafe Olu Olu Ki ⚫︎ Rakuen no Kajitsu (Paradise Fruits) ⚫︎ Chiisana Shiawase Sakuri (Small Happiness Sakuri) ⚫︎ Kuninaka Store ⚫︎ A-COOP ⚫︎ FamilyMart in Miyako Island 📌 Useful Information ⚫︎ The airport → local bus operates in sync with flight arrivals and departures, so public transportation is reliable for getting around. ⚫︎ Buses on the island run very infrequently, so prior research is essential.