2 Days on Miyakejima—Nature, Wildlife & Local Life
DAY 0 / NIGHT 1: Arrival & Landmarks Sightseeing
START
22:30
Tokyo Takeshiba Terminal
Begin your journey to Miyakejima with an overnight ferry departing from Tokyo’s Takeshiba Terminal.
Approximately 6.5 hours
05:00
Arrival at Miyakejima
Arrive at Miyakejima in the early morning. Many inns offer early-morning pick-up services from the ferry terminal (with advance booking). Or head to your rental car.
08:00
Rest & Enjoy Breakfast at Accommodation
After early check-in (arranged in advance), take time to rest and enjoy breakfast at your accommodation. Pictured here is breakfast at CS Resort.
09:00
Shichito Lookout
Begin sightseeing at Shichito Lookout, an expansive viewpoint offering sweeping views across Miyakejima and its neighboring islands. From here, the island’s volcanic shape and surrounding ocean come into view—an ideal first introduction to the landscape.
Approximately 10 minutes
10:30
Nippana Shinzan
Continue to Nippana Shinzan, a volcanic cone that rose from the coastline during the 1983 eruption. The site offers dramatic ocean views and a powerful sense of the island’s geological history.
Approximately 10 minutes
12:30
Lunch (Takeout) from Terrace Cafe Restaurant GIZMO
Stop by GIZMO to pick up a takeaway lunch. Lunch service here is takeout only. Seasonal dishes can be enjoyed at nearby viewpoints or rest areas overlooking the sea.
Approximately 15 minutes
14:00
Meganeiwa
Visit Meganeiwa, a distinctive coastal rock formation shaped by lava flows and ocean waves. The natural opening between the rocks frames the horizon, making it one of the island’s most recognizable landscapes.
Approximately 15 minutes
16:00
Izu Misaki Cape
Head to Izu Misaki Cape, home to the oldest lighthouse in the Izu Islands. The cape is widely regarded as one of the best places on Miyakejima to view the sunset, with sweeping views across the open ocean.
Approximately 10 minutes
18:30
Dinner at Nritano
Enjoy dinner at Nritano, an Italian restaurant located near the island’s central area. Dishes featuring locally grown vegetables reflect both the island’s fertile land and its close-knit community.
20:00
Return to Hotel
Rest well and get ready for the next day
DAY 2: Nature Exploration and Rare Encounters
08:30
Nature Tour with earth wind &
Join a guided whale-watching tour with earth wind &. Depending on the season and conditions, the tour offers opportunities to observe whales offshore.
10:15
Bird-watching around Tairo-ike Pond
Continue earth wind &'s nature tour at Tairo-ike Pond, one of Miyakejima's most famous places for bird-watching.
Approximately 3 min
10:45
Miyake Nature Center (Akakokko Station)
Learn about Miyakejima's nature and rare bird species
11:30
Lunch at Mendokoro Oana
Enjoy an early lunch at Mendokoro Oana, a ramen shop located in the local tourism association building. The restaurant is known for its "shima ramen" topped with Miyakejima seaweed and its relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Approximately 20 min
Return Rental Car & Transfer to Airport
14:00
Flight from Miyakejima Airport to Chofu Airport
Depart Miyakejima by plane in the early afternoon. The low-altitude flight offers final views of the island and surrounding ocean before returning to Tokyo.
Approximately 50 min (by plane)
14:50
Chofu Airport
GET TO KNOW Miyakejima
