Okinawa » Miyako Islands (Miyakojima)
Miyako Island offers emerald blue waters such as Yonaha Maehama and Cape Higashi Heianana. The island consists of Irabu Island, Ikema Island, and other islands. Local delicacies such as Miyako soba and island oden are also recommended.
Miyako Island offers sightseeing spots such as Yonaha Maehama Beach, Sunayama Beach, Ikema Island, Irabu Island, Yoshino Beach, and Irabu Island.
Also recommended are local delicacies such as Miyako soba noodles, Miyako Island yakisoba, island oden, snow salt soda from the Snow Salt Saltworks, and island bananas.
Located on the southwestern tip of Miyako Island, this beach is representative of Miyako Island in terms of both beauty and name recognition. The 7-km stretch of pure white sandy beach stretching as far as the eye can see into the azure sea is said to be "the most beautiful beach in the East. It h...»
Sunayama Beach, with its unique landscape created by nature, is one of the most representative beaches in Miyakojima, along with Maehama Beach. It is regularly ranked among the top beaches on word-of-mouth websites in Japan. Located on the west coast of Miyako Island, about a 15-minute drive north...»
Located northwest of Miyako Island, Irabu Island is now accessible by car from Miyako Island via the Irabu Bridge, Japan's longest bridge, which opened in 2015 and is toll-free. This bridge is 3,540 meters long and has a unique shape with a mountainous center section, making it ideal for driving. ...»
At the eastern tip of Miyako Island, there is a beautiful cape jutting out into the azure sea for 2 kilometers. In the spring, the flowers of the teppo lily bloom, creating a beautiful scene. This cape, called Higashiheannana Cape, faces the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea, and is one of the r...»
This is one of the most unique ocean play spots on Miyako Island. This is not a vast white sand beach, but a beach park created by nature, with a coastline and inlets unique to southern Miyako Island. The park consists of a peninsula stretching east to west along the coastline and a portion of the ...»
Through Pond, located on Shimoji Island in Miyakojima City, is a mysterious place where two circular ponds, one large and one small, are connected underground. The first pond is 75 meters in diameter and 45 meters deep. The second pond is 55 meters in diameter and 25 meters deep. From the ground, th...»
This beach is known as one of the most popular snorkeling spots on the island. As you enter the crystal clear water from the white sand beach, you will see a fantastic world of coral reefs of various shapes spreading out intricately like a three-dimensional labyrinth within three steps. At high ti...»
Nagama Beach is located on the west coast of Kuruma Island, southwest of Miyako Island. This beach is a very beautiful place, with clear blue ocean and white sandy beaches where beautiful nature remains intact. Coral reefs can also be seen in some places, and it has recently become a popular snorke...»
Kushima Island, located southwest of Miyako Island, can be reached by crossing the 1690-meter-long Kushima Ohashi Bridge. Go straight for a while, cross the village, and on your right is the "Ryugu Observation Deck," built in the image of Ryugu Castle. From this three-story observatory, you can enj...»
Toguchi-no-hama is located in the southwestern part of Irabu Island, northwest of Miyako Island. This beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Miyako Islands, along with "Yonaha Maehama. The 50-meter wide natural sand beach made of fine white sand stretches for about 800 meters. The clear...»
Located northwest of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Ikema Island has been a bustling tourist destination since 1992, when it was connected to Miyako Island by the 1,425-meter-long Ikema Ohashi Bridge. The island is surrounded by beautiful beaches such as "Alashisu Hida Beach," "Ikidu Beach," ...»
Located within walking distance from Hirara City on Miyako Island, Painagama is a favorite place of relaxation not only for tourists but also for local citizens. There are also restaurants, taverns, and convenience stores in the vicinity, making it a perfect place for an after-dinner stroll. Painag...»
This Utaki has long been worshipped by the islanders as the highest sacred site on Miyako Island. It is also called "Tsukasaya....»
Nishi Heiannazaki is a cape extending northwest from the fishing port of Karimata, located at the northwestern tip of Miyako Island. It is about 10 km north of Hirara City and can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The cape has a promenade at its tip, and the whole area is maintained as a park...»