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Introducing 7 recommended beaches on Irabu Island

Irabu Island, a remote island in Okinawa, offers pristine nature and crystal clear waters.

The beaches, in particular, are dotted with holes where you can enjoy the quiet environment and rich underwater world, and are the perfect spots for snorkeling and other marine activities☆.

Here are 7 recommended beaches on Irabu Island, along with information on snorkeling tours!

7 beaches on Irabu Island

Irabu Island is dotted with spectacular spots featuring pristine nature and beautiful beaches.

Each beach has different characteristics, so find your favorite beach♪

Sawada Beach

On Irabu IslandKnown for its beautiful sunsets.Sawada no hama" (beach in Sawada). Located in the northwestern part of the island, the beach has a unique landscape of huge rocks of various sizes lying offshore.

The scenery is like a painting, especially the sunset view of Sawada beach at ebb tide, which is too beautiful to describe in words.

Basic Information on Sawada Beach

Address: 1725 Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 10 minutes by car from Sarahama Port
Parking: Fat
Toilet and shower: Fat
Store: Fat
Rental items: ✖️

Sawada no Hama (Beach of Sawada) is a tourist attraction on Irabu Island. Sawada no Hama is a popular sunset spot on Irabu Island. The numerous rocks of various sizes that can be seen at low tide are said to have been washed up by the tsunami, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Nagayama Beach

The charm of Nagayama Beach is that you can enjoy beachcombing while looking at the Irabu Bridge.

Nagayama Beach is located at a point that can be called the gateway to Irabu Island, just after passing under the Irabu Bridge.

Irabu Bridge from directly belowand only at Nagayama Beach can you enjoy this spectacle!

Watakuchi Beach

Watariguchi Beach is located on Irabu Island, across the Irabu Bridge from Miyako Island, and has a very distinctive gentle shoreline that stretches 800 meters in an arch shape.

The sand on the beach is fine and powdery, and its smooth texture makes it possible to walk around barefoot.

Less so in Irabu,Access to showers and other facilities after playIt is also conveniently located.

Watakuchi no Hama Basic Information

Address: 1352-16 Irabu Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 25-40 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Parking: Fat
Toilet and shower: Fat
Store: Fat
Rental items: Fat

Watariguchi Beach, a tourist attraction on Irabu Island. A popular beach on Irabu Island. The charm of this beach is its fine powder sand that is pleasant to walk on and its beautiful ocean.

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Miyakojima Island/Chartered/Reservation OK on the day] Same price for any number of people!開始時間1 hour between 9:00 and 17:00所要時間Approx. 1 hour20,000 yen →16,000yen

Miyakojima Island/Chartered tour] Same price for any number of people!開始時間3 hours between 9:00 and 17:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours50,000 yen →45,000yen

Oyadomari Beach

Oyadomari Beach is located a couple of minutes' drive to the right after crossing the Irabu Bridge.

Since it is not well known by many people, you can spend a relaxing time there. There is a photo spot called "Turtle Rock" where you can take pictures.

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Shiratorizaki is located in the northern part of Irabu Island, and dive boats often anchor there as there are many diving spots nearby.

The beach is rocky and the water is deep, so it is not really suitable for swimming, but it is one of the best beaches to visit if you want to enjoy the scenery.

Basic Information on Shiratorizaki

Address: 908-2, Irabu Sawada, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Shimojishima Airport
Parking: Fat
Toilet and shower: △ (toilet only)
Store: ✖️
Rental items: ✖️

Shiratorizaki, a tourist attraction on Irabu Island Located in the West Coast Park of Irabu Island, this is a popular tourist spot where the dynamic whitecaps viewed from the craggy cliffs are spectacular! It is also a popular sunset point and diving spot♪

17END

17END is located on Irabu Island, Miyakojima's neighbor, and is not only a popular spot for the ocean, but also one of the best spots for sunsets on Miyakojima.

SUP tours are also offered here, and sunset SUP in the evening is especially recommended. Please come,Beautiful beach and airplanes flying in front of youEnjoy the

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Miyakojima Island / 5 hours] Underwater Photo Wedding / Aqua Photo Wedding ◆Basic Plan《70 cuts *land/underwater》（No.970開始時間8:00-11:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours253,000 yen

Nakanoshima Beach

Nakanoshima Beach is known as a "natural aquarium" with a massive reef and a variety of tropical fish, and is a popular spot for divers and snorkelers.

The coral reefs are so close to the beach that even beach entries can be enjoyed without going that far out to sea.If you want to enjoy snorkeling in Irabu Island, you should visitSpot.

Nakanoshima Beach Basic Information

Address: Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Parking: ✖️
Toilet and shower: ✖️
Store: ✖️
Rental items: Fat

Nakanoshima Beach of Shimojishima Island's tourist attractions (Kayaffa)   Nakanoshima Beach is located near Shimojijima Airport and is as famous as "Yoshino Beach" in Miyakojima. It is a shallow natural beach that can be enjoyed all year round, and because it is a bay, the waves are calm and many divers [...]...

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Miyakojima Island/Shimojijima Island/2.5 hours】Half-day Experience Slow Diving & Snorkeling Course One-on-one, so you feel safe and secure (No.864)開始時間8:50-11:30 / 13:20-16:00
Held from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November to March.所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours16,500 yen

Miyakojima/Shimojijima/2.5 hours]Experience diving and snorkeling at a real natural aquarium☆Half-day Beach Diving & Snorkeling Course (No.865)開始時間8:50-11:30 / 13:20-16:00
Held from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November to March.所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours16,500 yen

Recommended Snorkel Tour for Irabu Island

Now that we have introduced the beautiful beaches of Irabu Island, we will introduce three recommended snorkeling tours to further enjoy its crystal clear waters.

We will give you plenty of information about each tour, so please consider whether you would like to enter on your own or join a tour with a professional guide!

The event will be held on Irabu Island, Japan.
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The Blue Cave "Sapphire Cave" at
Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour

The "Blue Cave" on Irabu Island is,Mysterious spot where the light coming from under the sea turns the cave a fantastic blue color.It is.

The experience of exploring the caves by snorkeling and swimming with colorful fish is like entering another world.

Another great feature of this snorkeling tour is that the whole family can participate.

You and your children can experience the fantastic space created by nature and create special memories♪.

⬇︎ Snorkel tours including Sapphire Cave

Special Autumn SALE [Irabu Island/2 hours] Adventure in the new famous "Sapphire Cave"☆Glittering Blue Cave Snorkeling & Cave Exploration Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off Service Available (No.832)開始時間9:30-11:30 / 13:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →6,900yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/3 hours】Only available from March to October! Many repeaters... Bijas & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour (No.863)開始時間8:20-12:00 / 12:45-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/One-Day] Rare Experience☆Sapphire Cave "Blue Cave" Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave Exploration & Sea Kayak Tour★Free Photo & Transportation Included (No.837)開始時間9:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours17,700 yen →15,000yen

See ⬇︎ article on Sapphire Cave.

What is the Blue Cave on Irabu Island? How to get there and popular tours are thoroughly explained!Table of Contents 1 Dotted around the neighboring island of Miyako Island, "Irabu Island"! What is the mysterious spot, the Blue Cave? 2 Where is Irabu Island located? 3 Location of the Blue Cave on Irabu Island and how to get there 4 Creatures that can be seen with high probability in the Blue Cave4.1 Sea turtles4.2 Bear fleas4.3 Shimaha [...]

Irabu Island Sapphire Cave
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Blue Cave Snorkeling & SUP

We introduce a tour that includes snorkeling in the Blue Cave and SUP.

Enjoy Miyako Island, considered world-class, from underwater and at sea.It is a luxury tour!

Depending on the plan, you may also choose to experience SUP on the river surrounded by mangrove forests. Which tour will you choose?

⬇︎ recommended snorkeling & SUP tours

SUP & Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with Photo & Drone Video Present (No.949)開始時間8:30-12:00 / 12:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 3.5 hours9,600 yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/One-day】Snorkeling in the sparkling sapphire cave "Blue Cave" & SUP/kayak tour with great view of the beach★Free photo & pickup & drop-off included (No.836)開始時間9:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours15,800 yen →13,500yen

Special Autumn SALE [Irabu Island/1 Day] Mysterious Sapphire Cave "Blue Cave" Snorkeling & Sea Mangrove SUP/Kayak Tour★Free Photo & Transportation Included (No.835)開始時間9:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours15,800 yen →13,500yen

Blue Cave Snorkeling &
Glass-bottomed excursion on a glass boat

Start snorkeling,Sea kayak and glass boat excursion at the mysterious "Dairyumon" are included in the package.This is a very satisfying plan that has become a

The tour will take you to special spots that only a limited number of local stores can guide you to, and you will be captivated by its charm from the moment you join the tour!

This is a popular plan that can be enjoyed by the whole family, so please spend a wonderful and memorable time with your family and loved ones♪

⬇︎ recommended snorkeling & glass boat tours

Miyako Island/Irabu Island/1.5 hours] Only at our store in Miyako Island☆Snorkeling in Blue Cave & Dairyomon Sea Kayak Exploration & Glass Boat Tour (No.800)開始時間9:00-10:30所要時間Approximately 1 hr. 30 min.9,800 yen

Please reserve your rental car as soon as possible!

It is convenient to use a rental car to get from Miyako Island to Irabu Island! With a car, you can freely visit beaches and use your time effectively.

Access to Irabu Island

(1) From Naha Airport → Miyako Airport (about 50 minutes by plane)
(2) Miyako Island→Irabu Island (20 min. by car)

The Irabu Bridge is a tourist attraction on Irabu Island.   About the Irabu Bridge The Irabu Bridge connecting Miyako and Irabu islands was opened to traffic in 2015. The total project cost was 39.9 billion yen and the bridge is the longest in Japan at 3,540 meters long. The sea seen from the Irabu Bridge is emerald green with light and [...].

Especially during the snorkeling season, the number of tourists increases and car rental reservations can fill up quickly.

As soon as the schedule is set,Be sure to book early!

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Miyako Island Car Rental   Let's enjoy your trip to Miyako Island 120%! Miyako Island Traveling by Rental Car Miyako Island is dotted with many remote islands and tourist spots that can only be reached by car. It is also blissful to enjoy driving in Miyako Island surrounded by emerald green spectacular [...]. (37 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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With the construction of the Irabu Bridge, it has become easier to visit Irabu Island, and the island is rapidly gaining popularity.

Is there a beach on Irabu Island that you would like to visit?

Please make sure to check the time and location well in advance of your trip before visiting.

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How to get to Irabu Island and recommended tours and spots you must visit on your Miyako Island trip!With the opening of Shimojijima Airport, Irabu Island has become easier to get to. Here we introduce sightseeing spots and recommended activities on Irabu Island, which is full of beautiful sea and abundant nature!