Introducing a round-the-clock driving course around the five popular Miyako Islands (Miyako Island, Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Ikema Island, and Kushima Island)!
Table of Contents
- 1 Cross the bridge to the neighboring islands! Model Course to Visit 5 Miyako Islands
- 2 Let's check before you travel! Points to keep in mind when driving in Miyako Island
- 3 Miyako Islands 5 Islands Tour Driving Course
- 4 For those who regrettably could not rent a car You can take a sightseeing bus tour to the five islands!
- 5 summary
Cross the bridge to the next island!
Model Course to visit 5 Miyako Islands
Miyakojima is an island formed by rising coral reefs and has no mountains or rivers. Therefore, there is no sediment flowing into the sea, and the island boasts a high degree of transparency.
The drive with such a beautiful view of the sea is full of impressions!
In this article,Recommended model course for efficiently touring the five popular Miyako Islandsto the following.
Check before you travel!
Points to consider when driving on Miyako Island
Miyakojima Island has a flat terrain with no mountains, so there are few landmarks. Therefore,Maps and car navigation systems are essential items.will be!
Among them, "Irabu Island, Kuruma Island, and Ikema Island" are connected to Miyako Island by a bridge, and Shimoji Island is connected to Irabu Island and can be reached by car!
Here are the five islands,This refers to the outlying islands (Miyako Island, Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Ikema Island, and Kushima Island) that can be reached by car from Miyako Island.
Miyako Islands 5 Islands Tour Driving Course
Starting from the arrival at Miyako Airport, here is a driving tour of the five Miyako Islands over bridges!
| spot | |
| start | Miyako Airport |
| 1 | Naha's beach (where one can swim with the ocean currents) |
| 2 | Raima Bridge |
| 3 | Dragon's Palace Observatory |
| 4 | Azuma Heinanazaki |
| 5 | Irabu Bridge |
| 6 | Shimojishima Airport |
| 7 | Ikema Bridge |
| 8 | Nishiheirenaizaki |
| goal | dune |
Start》Miyako Airport
First, upon arrival at Miyako Airport, you will pick up the rental car you have reserved.
Miyakojima Tours offers a rental car plan with transportation to and from Miyako Airport.Rental car reservations are easy to fill.So, as soon as you decide to travel, we will secure it for you!
↓ About Car Rental in Miyako Island ↓
(1) Yonaha Maehama Beach
It takes about 7 km (13 minutes) by car from Miyako Airport.
The contrast between the clear "Miyako blue" and pure white sands of Yonaha Maehama Beach is beautiful.
It has won first place many times in various beach rankings, and is a spectacular spot that should not be missed if you travel to Miyakojima!
⬇︎ Click here for tours held at Yonaha Maehama Beach.
(2) Raima Bridge
It takes about 3.2 km (7 minutes) by car from Yonaha Maehama Beach.
The Kurema Ohashi Bridge connects Miyakojima and Kurema Island with a total length of 1,690 meters. With the beautiful blue sea and white sandy beach of Yonaha Maehama by your side, you can enjoy an exhilarating drive.
You can also walk across on foot. (It takes about 30 minutes if you walk slowly!) If you want to take lots of pictures and have time, try it!
⬇︎ Click here for tours held on Kushima Island
(3) Ryugujo Observatory
It takes about 1.8 km (5 minutes) by car from the Raima Bridge.
The Ryugujo Observatory is a three-story observatory on Kuruma Island, and the view from the third floor is exceptional!
With the Kurima Bridge on the right and Irabu Island on the left, this is a luxurious spot that offers a spectacular view unique to Miyako Island.
(4) Higashi Heiannazaki
It takes about 25 km (about 35 minutes) by car from the Ryugujo Observatory.
Designated as a "National Historic Site of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument," Higashi Heiannazaki is a narrow cape about 2 km long that stretches to the southeastern tip of Miyako Island.
From the lighthouse at the tip, you can see almost a 360-degree view of the beautiful sea of Miyako Island!
(5) Irabu Bridge
It takes about 30 km (about 40 minutes) by car from Higashiheannasaki.
The bridge is the longest free bridge in Japan at 3,540 meters!
(6) Shimojishima Airport
It takes about 10 km (13 minutes) by car from the Irabu Bridge.
Shimojishima Airport Terminal is still a new airport that opened in March 2019, offering shopping and dining options!
Shimojishima Airport is popular for its spectacular view of the "17 end" on the north side of the runway. Please be sure to go there!
(7) Ikema Bridge
It takes about 29 km (about 40 minutes) by car from Shimojishima Airport.
The 1425-meter-long bridge connects Miyako Island and Ikema Island. The sea is so clear and transparent that coral reefs can be seen even from the bridge.
⬇︎ Click here for tours held on Ikema Island.
(8) Nishiheinanazaki
It takes about 4.6 km (8 minutes) by car from Ikema Ohashi Bridge.
From the observatory at Nishiheiannazaki, which stretches long and narrow at the northern tip of Miyako Island, you can see Ikema Island and the Ikema Ohashi Bridge to the north and Irabu Island to the southwest!
Beautiful spot for sunset (sunset)It is also famous as a great place to take Instagram-worthy photos. Check the sunset time in advance.
Goal》 Sunayama Beach
It is approximately 3.8 km (8 minutes) by car from Nishiheinanazaki.
Sunayama Beach," famous for being selected as one of the best beaches in Japan for three consecutive years, is located about 5-6 minutes by car from Hirara, the city center of Miyakojima, making it an ideal beach for a quick stopover!
Why don't you enjoy Miyako Island with a different atmosphere than during the daytime at the end of the day?
This is a very popular tour that can be booked on the same day.
◆Sunset Tour
◆Night Tour
Those who regrettably could not rent a car
You can tour 5 islands on a sightseeing bus tour!
Good news for those who regrettably could not rent a car or are worried about driving in an unfamiliar place!
This sightseeing bus tour offers a guided tour of the five Miyako Islands introduced earlier.
A guide who knows Miyako Island inside out.will tell you tidbits of knowledge that you won't find in information magazines, and you will also be able to enjoy the spectacular view from the height of the bus, which is something you cannot usually enjoy.
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