Maruoka Castle is a small (3-story) Japanese castle located in Maruoka, just north of Fukui City in Fukui Prefecture. It is an old castle and one of only 12 original castles to survive the battles occurring around the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the wars of the following century. This makes Maruoka Castle part of a …
This is a 1-week itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers a full 7 days, and includes pretty much everything there is to see on the islands of Miyako. Having an entire week available really permits you to experience the relaxed island life. Therefore, this itinerary is less densely packed than the 2-day, 3-day, 4-day and …
With a population of about 738’000, Kumamoto (熊本) is the main city in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the third largest in Kyushu, only surpassed by the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Kumamoto’s most famous attraction is it’s castle which, until the tragic earthquake of 2016, was the most complete and original of the ancient castles in …
This is a 4-day itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers four full days and includes nearly all Miyakojima’s major attractions. You will experience the pristine beaches, unique nature and great local food. Four days is a great length for a stay, and will allow you to really experience the down-on-earth life the locals live on …
With a population of about 738’000, Kumamoto (熊本) is the main city in Kumamoto Prefecture, and the third largest in Kyushu, only surpassed by the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Kumamoto’s most famous attraction is it’s castle which, until the tragic earthquake of 2016, was the most complete and original of the ancient castles in …
This is a 3-day itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers three full days and includes some of Miyakojima’s absolute highlights, like the stunning beaches, beautiful nature and great local food. Three days is a great length for a stay, and will allow you to comfortably experience the down-on-earth life in the middle of paradise. Miyakojima, …
This is a 2-day itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary covers two full days and includes some of Miyakojima’s absolute highlights, like the stunning beaches, beautiful nature and great local food. While two days is not really enough to completely wind down and get under the skin of this relaxed island community, it is still possible …
This is a weekend itinerary for Miyakojima. The itinerary assumes arrival Friday afternoon and departure Sunday evening. It includes the absolute highlights of Miyakojima, of course including the stunning beaches and beautiful nature. Miyakojima, a part of Okinawa Prefecture, is a group of paradise islands located far south, just a few hundred kilometers off the …
Miyako island is a paradise island sprinkled with hibiscus and lilies, perfect white sand beaches, surrounded by turquoise water with sea turtles and a rich coral life. The island has a Japanese-style Hawaii feel to it, but with much fewer tourists and a much more authentic local life. Facts about Miyako Island Size: 158,9 km²Population: …
Ikema island is the northern-most island in the Miyako island group. The island is connected to Miyakojima by the 1’425m long Ikema bridge. Ikema is a must-visit area for nature lovers. The entire island is a designated wildlife refuge, and the Ikema wetland is home to a large number of birds, making it perfect for birdwatching. …
