Private Miyako Island Hirara Shore Excursion Beaches and Bridges

4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Private Miyako Island Hirara Shore Excursion Beaches and Bridges, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Begin your private shore excursion with pickup directly from Hirara Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with other travelers, allowing you to explore Miyakojima at your own pace.

Choose from 4-hour, 5-hour, or 8-hour options. All tours include the scenic Irabu Bridge and Toguchi Beach. Depending on your selected option, continue to highlights such as Kurima Bridge and Beach, Ikema Bridge, Higashi-Hennazaki Cape, the Yukishio Museum, and other attractions across the island. The 8-hour option offers the most extensive exploration of Miyakojima.

The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before your tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook about your selected itinerary and sightseeing locations. Pre-tour customer support is available in English.

Return to Hirara Port in time for your ship’s departure.

Please check each option’s itinerary before booking.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Japanese
Written guide: English
Operated by: M-Ride

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Port pickup and drop-off
Included: Full refund if your cruise ship is unable to dock

Not included

Not included: English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Irabu Ohashi

20 min

Cross Irabu Bridge, connecting Miyako Island and Irabu Island across the beautiful turquoise sea. Enjoy spectacular coastal scenery from your private vehicle as you travel across one of Miyako Island’s most iconic landmarks.
Toguchi no Hama

20 min

Visit Toguchinohama Beach on Irabu Island, known for its soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water. Enjoy a short walk along the beach and take in the peaceful tropical scenery.
Kurima Bridge

20 min

Cross the scenic Kurima Bridge, connecting Miyako Island with Kurima Island, and enjoy beautiful views of the emerald-green sea. Continue to Kurima Beach for a short stop surrounded by the peaceful coastal scenery of the island.
Higashi-Hennazaki Observatory

30 min

Visit Higashi-Hennazaki, a spectacular cape at the eastern end of Miyako Island. Walk through the scenic area and enjoy expansive views of the deep blue ocean and dramatic coastline.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Your driver will be waiting at the cruise port exit holding a name board.

Even if the pickup location on your booking differs from your actual terminal or arrival gate, the driver will meet you at your actual arrival location. Check the pre-arrival instructions in advance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

8h Sedan up to 4

Duration: 8 hours: Includes the 5-hour route, plus Yukishio Museum, Kurima Bridge & Beach, and Miyakojima City Tropical Plant Garden.

Pickup included
5h Sedan up to 4

Duration: 5 hours: Irabu Bridge → Toguchi-no-Hama Beach → Ikema Bridge → Shigira Resort / Southern Coast Café → Cape Higashi-Hennazaki

Pickup included
4h Sedan up to 4

Duration: 4 hours: Hirara Port → Irabu Bridge → Toguchi-no-Hama Beach → Kurima Bridge & Kurima Beach → Higashi-Hennazaki Cape → Hirara Port

Pickup included