Where are the most beautiful coral spots on Miyako Island? Recommended beaches and snorkel tours!

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Introduces coral reef spots and tours in Miyako Island!

Miyako Island is a tropical paradise known for its clear waters and diverse coral reefs, some of the clearest in Japan.

This article introduces recommended beaches and snorkel tours on Miyako Island where you can enjoy beautiful corals.

Why not spend a special moment while experiencing the richness of nature?

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Introduction of coral spots/beaches in Miyako Island!

(1) Yoshino Coast

The most representative coral spot on Miyako Island is Yoshino Beach.

This area, which is home to hundreds of species of corals along with colorful tropical fish, is recommended for snorkeling beginners! The water depth at high tide is shallow at about 1 m, so children can enjoy it safely.

Basic Information on Yoshino Coast

Spot name: Yoshino Beach
Address：Yoshino, Jobe, Miyakojima City

Yoshino Beach is a tourist attraction on Miyako Island.   Scenery of Yoshino Beach About Yoshino Beach Yoshino Beach is the most easterly beach on Miyako Island and is the number one snorkeling spot on Miyako Island. The ocean beneath the high cliffs is crystal clear, and the colorful coral reefs and fish [...].

Coral Spots on Miyako Island (2) Aragusuku Beach

Adjacent to Yoshino Beach is Aragusuku Beach, a shallow beach ideal for children and beginners.

There is a chance to see clownfish, schools of stripers, and even green sea turtles! There is also a full range of rental services that allow you to participate without any equipment.

Basic Information on Shinshiro Coast

Spot Name: Shinshiro Beach
Address: Aza-Ashinjo, Jobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan

Miyako Island's most popular tourist spot, Aragusuku Beach  About Aragusuku Coast Aragusuku Coast is a 700-m-long sandy beach located 4 km northwest of Higashi Henna-zaki. It is a "ino" (lagoon) with shallow coral reefs extending up to 500 meters offshore [...].

Coral Spots on Miyako Island
(iii) Imgarma Marine Garden

Imugaya Marine Garden, located in the southern part of Miyako Island, is a calm cove that is very popular with snorkeling beginners and families!

It is also famous as a "bear flea complex" with many clownfish. The view from the observatory is also spectacular.

Basic information about Imgarma Marine Garden

Spot Name：Imgarmarine Garden
Address：Jobe Tomori, Miyakojima City
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Phone number: 0980-76-6840 (Agricultural Policy Division, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Miyakojima City)
Hours of operation: None
Parking: Free
Fee: Free of charge
Stores: Yes
Toilet: Yes
Shower: Available
Vending machine: Yes

Imugyah Marine Garden is a tourist attraction on Miyako Island. Imgaya Marine Garden Scenery About Imgaya Marine Garden There are many beaches in Miyako Island, but this is a beautiful and unique beach that looks like a Japanese garden. It is a natural cove, so there are no waves, and the beach park is full of nature [...].

Miyako Island Coral Spot (4) Shigira Beach

Shigira Beach, located in a resort in the southwestern part of Miyako Island, offers colorful coral reefs and tropical fish even in shallow waters, satisfying snorkeling beginners and experts alike.

After snorkeling, you can relax in a stylish beach house.

Shigira Beach Basic Information

Spot Name: Shigira Beach
Address: Uenomiyakuni, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Phone number: 0980-76-3008

Miyako Island-Shigira Beach   About Shigira Beach Shigira Beach is one of the only two authorized beaches on Miyako Island, and has become a popular beach in recent years due to its Instagram-worthy appearance! There are lifesavers on the beach and various service facilities. It is one of the only two official beaches on Miyako Island [...].

Coral Spots on Miyako Island (5) Funakusu Beach

A particularly popular snorkeling point on Ikema Island is Funakusu Beach, with its magnificent colonies of eda coral in the shallows.

At Funakusu Beach, you can observe a wide variety of tropical fish up close, such as the Krakow Sparrowfish, Luris Sparrowfish, and Butterfly Fish, which live in the bright coral reefs. It is a popular snorkeling spot for beginners and experts alike.â

Funakusu Beach Basic Information

Spot name: Funakusu Beach
Address: Hirara-Ikema, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Toilet: Yes
Shower: Available

Funakusu Beach (Ikema Block)- a tourist attraction on Ikema Island Scenery of Funakusu Beach (Ikema Block) Beautiful beach with a parking lot Coral reefs are just around the corner The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the sea Source: 4travel What is Funakusu Beach (Ikema Block)?

Coral Spots on Miyako Island (6) Yaebiji

Yaebiji" is a must-see when visiting Miyako Island.One of the largest coral reef groups in JapanThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

Located about 30 minutes by boat from Ikema Island, it is also known as the "Phantom Continent" that appears only at low tide. It is a snorkeling spot where you can encounter a wide variety of coral reefs and tropical fish.

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Miyakojima/3 hours/3 hours/small group]Experienced guides lead you to one of the largest coral reefs in Japan, "Yabiji" Boat Diving Tour (No.976)開始時間8:45-12:00 / 12:45-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours16,500 yen

Yabiji (Yaebiji)   Yabiji is one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan (25 km in circumference, made up of more than 100 atolls of various sizes) located on Miyako Island, and is designated as a national natural monument. It is located between Miyako Island and Ikema Island, and the surrounding waters are covered with carafes [...].

Coral Spots on Miyako Island (7) Nakanoshima Beach

A particularly recommended snorkeling point on Shimoji Island is Nakanoshima Beach, located on the west side of the island.

Nicknamed "Kayaffa" by the locals.The beach is well-known for its friendly atmosphere and can be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced divers. Near the beach is a series of shallows with a depth of about 1 m, where colorful coral reefs and tropical fish can be easily observed.

Nakanoshima Beach Basic Information

Spot name: Nakanoshima Beach
Address: Irabu Sawada, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Phone number: 0980-78-6250 (Miyakojima City Irabu Branch Office Community Development Section)
Toilet: None
Parking: None

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 [...]...

Coral Spots on Miyako Island
(8) Beach below Octopus Park

As the name suggests, "Octopus Park" is a park on Kuruma Island marked by a monument of an octopus. It can be accessed by crossing the "Kurema Ohashi Bridge" from Miyakojima and passing the beach on the left.

The "Beach under Octopus Park" (Inmugama), which stretches near Octopus Park, is a natural beach with abundant nature and is known as a snorkeling spot with many tropical fish and beautiful coral reefs.

However, this beach is rocky, so visitors should watch their step when snorkeling or swimming. Also, there are few shady spots, so if you are tired of playing, it is recommended to take a break at "Octopus Park.

Taco Park Basic Information

Spot name: Octopus Park
Address: Aza Kuruma, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 16 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Fee: Free of charge
Parking: None

Octopus Park is a tourist attraction on Kushima Island.   Source: 4travel What is Octopus Park? The beach can be reached after about a 10-minute walk along a jungle path surrounded by subtropical plants. Climb up the path on the left side of the beach and [...]...

Miyako Island Coral Spot (9) Nagama Beach

Kushima Island is located southwest of Miyako Island. Nagama Beach, a small beach on its western side, is a hidden snorkeling spot with a quiet environment and beautiful scenery.

Easily accessible by car across the Kurema Bridge, it is easy to visit during a break from sightseeing.

Nagama Beach is characterized by its fine white sand and the many bears that inhabit it. In particular, there are a number of "clownfish mansions" in the channel on the right side of the beach that appears when the tide recedes. The moment you find a clownfish in this area is a moment that cannot be described in words.

Nagama beach is a place where you can spend a relaxing time in a quiet environment and experience the pristine ocean. Please visit when you travel to Miyako Island!

Basic Information on Nagama Beach

Spot name：Nagama beach
Address：Kuruma, Miyakojima City
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport
Phone number: 0980-73-2690 (Tourism and Commerce Division, Department of Tourism and Commerce, Miyakojima City)
Parking: No (parking space available)
Hours of operation: None
Fee: Free of charge

Nagama Beach is a tourist attraction on Kushima Island. The scenery of Nagamahama Beach The sea of Nagamahama White sand The parking lot near the beach The entrance to the beach The Nagamahama Beach The white fine sand on the west side of Kushima (the open sea side) [...].

Miyako Island Coral Spot 10: Yasura Fishing Port Beach

Located in the south of Miyako Island, "Hora Fishing Port Beach" is a natural beach that stretches along the side of a fishing port, a spot where visitors can enjoy beautiful, unspoiled scenery.

Rugged corals of various sizes stretch from the surf to the offshore, and a variety of fish, crabs, and other marine life can be observed around the corals.

Because it is spread out quietly next to a fishing port, there are few tourists, and it is recommended for those who want to enjoy nature in peace and quiet.

Basic information on the beach at the Hora Fishing Port

Spot Name：Hora Fishing Port Beach
Address: Aza-Hora, Jobe, Miyakojima City
Phone number: 0980-74-2212

Yasura Fishing Port Beach, a tourist attraction on Miyako Island. Scenery of Bora Fishing Port Beach (Bora Gyokou no Hama) You can see it when you go down to the fishing port. It is located right next to Higashi Heiannazaki [...].

Impressed by the corals of Miyako Island! 3 recommended tours

1) Easy Beach Snorkeling Tour

Why don't you swim with colorful corals and tropical fishes in the beautiful sea of Miyako Island?

Miyakojima Island is highly regarded as a snorkeling spot compared to other islands in Okinawa. Among them, the most popular is "Nakanoshima Beach".

Nakanoshima Beach has shallow waters, so even small children and those who are not good swimmers can enjoy the beach with ease.

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13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →6,900yen

(2) Yaehigase Snorkeling Tour

The most popular snorkeling spot in the Miyako Island area is "Yabiji," which boasts overwhelming size and beauty.

It is one of the largest coral reef areas in Japan and offers spectacular views of colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, crystal clear waters, and dynamic topography.

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Miyako Island/3 hours] Up to 65 years old can participate! Experienced guide will lead you to one of the largest coral reefs in Japan, "Yabiji" Boat Snorkeling Tour (No.856)開始時間8:50-12:00 / 12:50-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours11,000 yen

Snorkeling tour of the Blue Cave

Do you know about the mysterious sapphire-colored cave on Irabu Island in Miyako Island?

As the name suggests, the area around the Blue Cave is a deep, clear blue. The light coming in and the shadows of fish create a mysterious atmosphere.

An underwater world awaits you that will trick you once you dive. Let's have a precious experience together!

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summary

Corals on Miyako Island wear small algae called zooxanthellae on their bodies to supply carbon dioxide and nutrients to the algae. When the water temperature exceeds 27 degrees Celsius, corals die due to bleaching. Coral decrease is caused by the lack of typhoons and global warming.

Another natural enemy is the crown-of-thorns starfish. Starfish live by eating coral, so the more starfish there are, the less coral there will be. Pollution also kills coral. Please enjoy snorkeling without throwing garbage or stepping on coral!

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