When I was little, traveling was something that was always done with family.

Have you ever wished you could take a girls' trip with your grown-up daughter, or a trip just for you and your mother?

But when it comes down to it, you often find yourself struggling to decide on a location or course.
Even though it's a girls' trip, there are differences in age and hobbies.

So, this time, I'd like to introduce some recommended Miyako Island tourist spots that can be enjoyed by mothers and daughters, regardless of age difference.

There are many different forms of families, but how about this as a gift for your mother, or as a way to create memories with your daughter before she gets married?

We'll introduce some experiences and sightseeing spots that you can enjoy together, so please use this as a reference!

<Table of Contents (in order of model course)>
~Tourist Spot #1~
1. Check out the spectacular view from the straight-stretching Kurima Bridge!
2. Enjoy the beauty of Miyako from the Ryugujo Observatory in Kurima.
~Take a break at the island café for lunch!~
3. Island Tea House Yakka Yakka
~Tourist Spot #2~
4. Checking out wedding bouquets at Utopia Farm Miyakojima!?
~Experience spots perfect for a girls' trip~
5. Experience the ultimate spa at Miyako Island Tokyu Hotel & Resorts.
This is what you call indulging in luxury! A fine dining experience is especially fitting for a special occasion.
6. To finish off, enjoy "Yaebishi Teppanyaki," where the chef prepares your meal right in front of you.
Final thoughts

~Tourist Spot #1~

Miyako Island has several long bridges built over the sea.
As a way to easily get to the island without having to take a boat, it has become important not only for tourists but also for locals.

Among them, the Kurima Bridge is the second longest in the Miyako Islands. (The longest is the Irabu Bridge.)
The 1,690-meter stretch connecting Miyako Island and Kurima Island offers a superb location for a pleasant drive, with stunning views of the sparkling Miyako Blue sea on both sides.

Next, we head to the "Ryugu Castle Observatory" on Kurima Island.
This viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Miyako Blue, including the Kurima Bridge and Yonaha Maehama Beach.

The building, designed to resemble Ryugu-jo (the Dragon Palace), is three stories tall. Its unique appearance, situated at an altitude of approximately 60 meters, is particularly appealing.
Also, there are stairs, but they have handrails, so I don't think it will be too difficult.

The Kurima Bridge in front is beautiful, but the view on the other side is also fantastic, as you can see the ocean towards Nagamahama, so be sure to enjoy it!
<Ryugu Castle Observation Deck>
Address:Kurima, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-73-1881 (Miyakojima Tourism Association)
Fee: Free
Parking lot: Yes

~Take a break at the island café for lunch!~

After enjoying the spectacular views from Kurima Bridge and Ryugujo Observatory, take a break at "Island Cafe".

Located on Kurima Island, "Shima Chaya Yakka Yakka" offers a unique blend of Japanese, Western, and Uruma cuisine, perfect for enjoying a delicious lunch while feeling the pleasant breeze.

The menu includes daily pasta dishes, curries, loco moco, and taco rice packed with vegetables, with the meat seasoned with meticulous care.
We have a wide variety, so you can choose according to your mood that day!

Spicy taco rice to enjoy on the island: 800 yen
This cafe also offers a wide variety of menu items, including desserts to enjoy after your meal and delicious smoothies made with seasonal fruits.

Taste is also a part of the memories...it's an essential and important part of any trip!
This cafe is perfect for lunch or a break, so please enjoy a relaxing time here!
<Island Tea House Yakka Yakka>
Address:126-3 Kurima, Shimoji, Miyakojima City
Phone: 0980-74-7205
Business hours: 11:30-18:00
Closed: Thursday
URL:http://cafe.miyakojimacity.jp/

After you've had your fill and left Kurima Island, how about enjoying some tropical flowers next?

At Utopia Farm Miyakojima, you can enjoy delicious soft-serve ice cream unique to Miyako Island at the parlor, as well as admire bougainvillea, hibiscus, papaya, and mango orchards.

In particular, at one of Japan's largest mango orchards, you can see juicy fruit grown without the use of any chemical fertilizers.

Since rare varieties are also cultivated, you can see that there's a lot more to mangoes than meets the eye.

In the hibiscus garden, you can see approximately 200 varieties of hibiscus, including some rare original species, so be sure to take a look!

And the bougainvillea garden is a place where flowers used in wedding bouquets bloom in abundance.
It might be fun for parents and children to choose bouquets together for the future.

At the parlor, you can also enjoy soft-serve ice cream made with homemade waffle cones and generously topped with tropical fruits grown on the farm.

There are so many kinds of tropical fruit juices available, so if you and your partner buy different kinds and share them, you can enjoy two different flavors in one go!
The conversation about which one to choose is part of the fun. Let's fully immerse ourselves in the tropical atmosphere.
<Utopia Farm Miyakojima>
Address:1714-2 Miyakuni, Ueno, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-76-2949
URL:http://www.utopia-farm.net/index.htm

~Experience spots perfect for a girls' trip~

At THE ISLAND SPA "Yururia" located within the Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel & Resorts, you can experience the ultimate, authentic treatments that skillfully incorporate blessings from the sea and natural ingredients unique to the island, delivering remarkable results!

This spa treatment uses green algae extract, which forms a film on the skin's surface to prevent moisture evaporation; red algae extract, which is rich in minerals and vitamins; plant extracts that provide immediate moisturizing effects; and other gifts from nature to hydrate your body, so you'll feel refreshed from the moment your spa experience begins.

Furthermore, it also has a luxurious feel, so you can enjoy a truly indulgent experience for both your mind and body♪

The salon has a clean and refreshing atmosphere, which is very relaxing!
Our spa offers twin rooms that can accommodate two people, allowing you to share a relaxing and rejuvenating time together.

Another attractive feature is the wide variety of spa treatments available.

There's a wide variety of body treatments available, including Ryukyu aromatherapy massage where essential oils are blended according to your physical condition and preferences, Miyako Island energy rebalancing to improve the flow of stagnant energy, and traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage that's showing signs of becoming popular, as well as massages to relieve muscle stiffness.

You can also choose from other facial treatments such as face masks and massages!
We also offer a combination of body and facial treatments, so please choose the one that suits you best.

During the treatment, mother and daughter alike will enjoy the gentle passage of time as they are enveloped in the permeating essence.
<Miyako Island Tokyu Hotel & Resorts THE ISLAND SPA "Yururia">
Address:914 Yonaha, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 0980-76-2109
Reception hours: 9:00 AM - 21:00 PM
URL:http://www.miyakojima-h.tokyuhotels.co.jp/ja/spa/index.html

This is what you call indulging in luxury! A fine dining experience is especially fitting for a special occasion.

After the spa, we went straight to "Yaebishi Teppanyaki" inside the Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel & Resorts for dinner.

While it's great to be able to eat without having to travel, it's also nice to occasionally enjoy a meal without worrying about the cost!

At Yaebishi Teppanyaki, the appeal lies in the fact that the chefs themselves prepare dishes using domestic Wagyu beef, spiny lobster, abalone, and other carefully selected ingredients.
Watching a magical performance unfold before your eyes while enjoying freshly baked, delicious food is simply pure bliss.

Those who enjoy alcoholic beverages can order awamori (Okinawan distilled liquor) while enjoying their meal.
Since we're enjoying island time, it would be nice to try some local alcoholic beverages, wouldn't it?

We offer a wide selection of awamori, including the well-known Kuon, the aged Kikunotsuyu VIP (made with awamori aged for 8 years), and of course, beer, shochu, sake, and more.

We also have champagnes like Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon, so we can fulfill your desire to celebrate anniversaries or have a luxurious time.

Why not spend some precious, irreplaceable time enjoying delicious food?
<Miyako Island Tokyu Hotel & Resorts Yaebishi Teppanyaki>
Place:914 Yonaha, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Opening hours: 17:30 - 22:00 (Last order 21:00)
Price: From 10,000 yen
URL:http://www.miyakojima-h.tokyuhotels.co.jp/ja/restaurant/yaebishi_teppanyaki/dinner/index.html

Final thoughts

This installment of "Various Family Forms - Mother and Daughter Edition" featured the area around Kurima Island.

Seeing beautiful scenery, taking leisurely strolls through tropical flower fields, eating delicious food... Miyako Island, especially the Kurima area, is perfect for a mother-daughter trip where you can experience the wonderful feeling of "sharing a trip" like this.

And if you're going to go anyway, try spending time in a way that's uniquely feminine; it will surely bring you even closer and reaffirm the depth of your bond.

Many memories will always be talked about. And the promise of going there again someday becomes a source of energy for living.

Why not consider this as a gift for your mother?
Cooperation: Okinawa Prefecture and Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau

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