Miyako is a city located on the east coast of Japan in the Iwate Prefecture. It is the second largest city in the prefecture and is known for its beautiful natural scenery and its abundance of seafood. The city is situated on the Sanriku Coast, which is known for its dramatic coastline. The city is also home to many historical sites, including the ruins of the Miyako Castle, which was built in the 16th century.
The city is known for its mild climate, which is perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and swimming. It is also known for its hot springs, which are said to have healing properties. The city is home to many festivals throughout the year, including the Miyako Festival, which celebrates the city's history and culture.
Miyako was an important trading port during the Edo period, and the city was home to many merchants and shoguns. The city was also a major center of the whaling industry, and it was the site of the first whaling station in Japan.
The city was heavily damaged during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, but it has since recovered and is now a popular tourist destination. The city is home to many museums, galleries, and other attractions, and it is known for its traditional festivals and cuisine.
Miyako is a great destination for anyone looking to explore the culture and history of Japan. With its stunning natural scenery, abundance of seafood, and its many historical sites, Miyako is a great place to visit.
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Miyako in Japan has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. The winters are generally mild and damp, with temperatures rarely dropping lower than 10°C (50°F). Spring is warm and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C (50-68°F). Summer is hot and humid, with temperatures usually reaching 30°C (86°F) and higher. Autumn is mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C (59-77°F). All seasons receive an abundant amount of rainfall.
Our weather forecast for Miyako helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 7th 2026 Feb. 7th 2026 | max: -0.4 °C min: -4 °C |
33.8 m/s 74.5 m/s |
62.0 % 24.1 m |
47.9 % 1,012 hPa |
06:34:31 16:58:40 |
|
| Feb. 8th 2026 Feb. 8th 2026 | max: 0.6 °C min: -4.5 °C |
27.0 m/s 47.2 m/s |
50.2 % 24.1 m |
45.8 % 1,006 hPa |
06:33:26 16:59:51 |
|
| Feb. 9th 2026 Feb. 9th 2026 | max: 0.1 °C min: -3.9 °C |
34.9 m/s 59.8 m/s |
40.9 % 24.1 m |
52.3 % 1,013 hPa |
06:32:20 17:01:03 |
|
| Feb. 10th 2026 Feb. 10th 2026 | max: 7.0 °C min: -0.6 °C |
16.2 m/s 22.0 m/s |
64.0 % 24.1 m |
65.9 % 1,019 hPa |
06:31:12 17:02:14 |
|
| Feb. 11th 2026 Feb. 11th 2026 | max: 8.4 °C min: 2.5 °C |
15.6 m/s 21.2 m/s |
77.4 % 24.1 m |
71.1 % 1,011 hPa |
06:30:03 17:03:24 |
|
| Feb. 12th 2026 Feb. 12th 2026 | max: 4.4 °C min: 0.1 °C |
23.8 m/s 33.5 m/s |
45.3 % 24.1 m |
56.7 % 1,011 hPa |
06:28:52 17:04:35 |
|
| Feb. 13th 2026 Feb. 13th 2026 | max: 3.3 °C min: -0.1 °C |
25.4 m/s 45.4 m/s |
67.7 % 20.4 m |
66.1 % 1,016 hPa |
06:27:40 17:05:45 |
|
| Feb. 14th 2026 Feb. 14th 2026 | max: 4.0 °C min: -0.9 °C |
26.6 m/s 50.4 m/s |
13.0 % 24.1 m |
51.4 % 1,025 hPa |
06:26:27 17:06:55 |
|
| Feb. 15th 2026 Feb. 15th 2026 | max: 6.8 °C min: -0.3 °C |
10.1 m/s 10.1 m/s |
42.3 % 24.1 m |
49.7 % 1,023 hPa |
06:25:12 17:08:05 |
|
| Feb. 16th 2026 Feb. 16th 2026 | max: 7.4 °C min: 4.5 °C |
16.1 m/s 23.3 m/s |
100.0 % 24.1 m |
60.0 % 1,015 hPa |
06:23:57 17:09:15 |
|
| Feb. 17th 2026 Feb. 17th 2026 | max: 6.2 °C min: 3.5 °C |
37.1 m/s 47.5 m/s |
79.6 % 23.9 m |
84.2 % 1,013 hPa |
06:22:40 17:10:24 |
|
| Feb. 18th 2026 Feb. 18th 2026 | max: 8.3 °C min: 3.2 °C |
9.7 m/s 11.5 m/s |
93.3 % 24.1 m |
77.6 % 1,008 hPa |
06:21:22 17:11:33 |
|
| Feb. 19th 2026 Feb. 19th 2026 | max: 6.9 °C min: -1 °C |
33.5 m/s 70.2 m/s |
48.4 % 24.1 m |
63.1 % 1,004 hPa |
06:20:03 17:12:42 |
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| Feb. 20th 2026 Feb. 20th 2026 | max: 7.1 °C min: -1 °C |
21.2 m/s 34.9 m/s |
42.2 % 24.0 m |
61.0 % 1,015 hPa |
06:18:43 17:13:50 |
|
| Feb. 21st 2026 Feb. 21st 2026 | max: 7.2 °C min: 4.9 °C |
12.2 m/s 20.5 m/s |
86.8 % 24.1 m |
75.6 % 1,020 hPa |
06:17:22 17:14:58 |
Would you like to travel to Miyako on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Miyako.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 | MS Regatta | 698 - 803 | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 17th 2026 Friday, 17th of Apr. 2026 | Diamond Princess | 2706 - 3247 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 18th 2026 Saturday, 18th of Apr. 2026 | Coral Princess | 2000 - 2390 | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 21st 2026 Tuesday, 21st of Apr. 2026 | Silver Nova | 728 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 22nd 2026 Wednesday, 22nd of Apr. 2026 | Seabourn Sojourn | 450 - 540 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 25th 2026 Saturday, 25th of Apr. 2026 | Silver Nova | 728 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 29th 2026 Wednesday, 29th of Apr. 2026 | Seabourn Encore | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 2nd 2026 Saturday, 2nd of May 2026 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 5th 2026 Tuesday, 5th of May 2026 | Seven Seas Explorer | 754 - 829 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 6th 2026 Wednesday, 6th of May 2026 | Seven Seas Explorer | 754 - 829 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jun. 19th 2026 Friday, 19th of Jun. 2026 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 199 - 230 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 15th 2026 Tuesday, 15th of Sep. 2026 | Azamara Pursuit | 704 - 774 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Sep. 16th 2026 Wednesday, 16th of Sep. 2026 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 1st 2026 Thursday, 1st of Oct. 2026 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 6th 2026 Tuesday, 6th of Oct. 2026 | Seabourn Encore | 532 - 638 | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 12th 2026 Monday, 12th of Oct. 2026 | Seabourn Encore | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 17th 2026 Saturday, 17th of Oct. 2026 | Seven Seas Explorer | 754 - 829 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 22nd 2026 Thursday, 22nd of Oct. 2026 | MS Westerdam | 1968 - 2362 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Nov. 2026 | Seabourn Encore | 532 - 638 | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Nov. 26th 2026 Thursday, 26th of Nov. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 1st 2026 Tuesday, 1st of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 5th 2026 Saturday, 5th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 9th 2026 Wednesday, 9th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 13th 2026 Sunday, 13th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 17th 2026 Thursday, 17th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 21st 2026 Monday, 21st of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 25th 2026 Friday, 25th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 29th 2026 Tuesday, 29th of Dec. 2026 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 2nd 2027 Saturday, 2nd of Jan. 2027 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 6th 2027 Wednesday, 6th of Jan. 2027 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 10th 2027 Sunday, 10th of Jan. 2027 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 10th 2027 Wednesday, 10th of Mar. 2027 | Seabourn Encore | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 1st 2027 Thursday, 1st of Apr. 2027 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 10th 2027 Saturday, 10th of Apr. 2027 | Sapphire Princess | 2678 - 3214 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 15th 2027 Thursday, 15th of Apr. 2027 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 18th 2027 Sunday, 18th of Apr. 2027 | Diamond Princess | 2706 - 3247 | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 24th 2027 Saturday, 24th of Apr. 2027 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 25th 2027 Sunday, 25th of Apr. 2027 | Coral Princess | 2000 - 2390 | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 27th 2027 Tuesday, 27th of Apr. 2027 | Seabourn Encore | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 30th 2027 Friday, 30th of Apr. 2027 | MS Riviera | 1258 - 1447 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 2nd 2027 Sunday, 2nd of May 2027 | Azamara Quest | 722 - 794 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 10th 2027 Monday, 10th of May 2027 | Seven Seas Explorer | 754 - 829 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 12th 2027 Wednesday, 12th of May 2027 | MSC Bellissima | 4488 - 5686 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 13th 2027 Thursday, 13th of May 2027 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 23rd 2027 Sunday, 23rd of May 2027 | Azamara Pursuit | 704 - 774 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Aug. 5th 2027 Thursday, 5th of Aug. 2027 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 24th 2027 Tuesday, 24th of Aug. 2027 | Azamara Pursuit | 704 - 774 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Sep. 17th 2027 Friday, 17th of Sep. 2027 | Silver Moon | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 2nd 2027 Saturday, 2nd of Oct. 2027 | Seven Seas Explorer | 754 - 829 | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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