Published date: June 25, 2025
Recommended for Solo Travelers! Enjoy a Hotel in Miyako Island 🌺
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
This was my second stay. Since I wanted to relax and take it easy on this solo trip, I thought about spending time in my room and chose LOCUS again, which has a view of the ocean. I opted for the compact room, which was sufficiently spacious for one person and felt comfortable. The area where the bed is located allowed me to take off my shoes and relax freely. There was a table by the window where I could sit on the bed and gaze at the sea, and the view of Hirara Port from there was very beautiful.
On the rooftop, there is a sunset roof, and since the weather was nice, I was able to see a stunning sunset over Irapu Island.
During my stay, the hotel staff were very helpful; they promptly assisted me with the few coin laundry requests, lost items, and cleaning of the room according to my wishes.
When going snorkeling, they lent me towels separate from those in my room, which was very helpful.
Experiences during the trip
As I had never snorkeled in Miyako Island before, I had my first experience this time at Shinjo Beach. Though it was a windy day, the waves were calm and the water clarity was excellent. Just a short swim from the sandy beach, I encountered many sea turtles. I was amazed to be able to swim alongside them at such a close distance that I could almost reach out and touch them.
Miyako Island has a lot of delicious restaurants and cafes, and I will introduce some recommended places.
【Ayantsu】
This place has a delicious cheese terrine. They offer several types of terrine, but this time I had the one with camembert cheese and carrot cake, both of which were exquisite. The terrine was rich and a delight for cheese lovers. I also took home some cookie sandwich terrine and chiffon cake, which were both very tasty. I highly recommend this place to visit.
【Horumon-ya】
This yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant is right in front of the hotel. It is a friendly place for both solo diners and families. The beef tongue and harami were exceptionally delicious. The Japanese-style Miyako cold noodles were unique and made for the perfect finishing touch!
There is also a second branch a bit further away that primarily serves solo diners with half portions and prices, so that is also highly recommended!
【Majya】
This is a coffee shop that roasts its beans in-house. The hand-dripped coffee served right in front of me was fragrant and flavorful, a true delight for coffee lovers. The daily cake is also recommended, and the coffee cream cheese cake was remarkable.
Every time I visit, new shops are popping up, making exploring the island part of the joy of traveling in Miyako.
It was just the time when mangoes were starting to appear, but this year there seems to be a shortage due to the cold weather in February, causing prices to soar... However, craving some fruits, I bought fresh lychee at Atarasu Market, where I could encounter the island's fruits. I was impressed with the taste, which was different from frozen fruits. While Miyako is known for mangoes, I also recommend trying other seasonal fruits that can only be found during that time.