Miyako-jima, Japan

Jan 30, 2025 10:57 AM

Miyako-jima is the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. There are several picturesque locations in Miyako-jima, including Maehama beach, Painagama Beach, the sights on Irabu-jima and the German Cultural Center. A short trip across one of three bridges can take you the surrounding islands: Irabujima, Ikemajima and Kurimajima. The area is also known for its food. It has its own version of soba, a specific type of noodle soup from the Okinawa prefecture. Its most famous festival is called Paantu, and this festival is unique to the area. Men dressed in grass and mud walk around to smear mud on houses, people and cars. The local legend says that those muddied by the men will have a year of good fortune.

Language: Japanese

Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Miyako-jima, Japan Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	68	68	71	77	80	84	87	86	86	80	75	69
Low	59	59	62	66	71	75	77	77	75	71	68	62
Average	62	62	66	71	75	80	82	82	80	77	71	66
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	20	20	22	25	27	29	31	30	30	27	24	21
Low	15	15	17	19	22	24	25	25	24	22	20	17
Average	17	17	19	22	24	27	28	28	27	25	22	19
Precipitation
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Inches	5.6	5.4	5.4	6.7	8.9	8.9	6.3	9.6	8.6	7.2	5.6	5.7
Centimeters	14	14	14	17	23	23	16	24	22	18	14	14

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