22 Photo Spots & Insta-worthy Activities in Miyako Island

What is a photo spot in Miyako Island?

Recently, social networking has become a booming business. You have probably uploaded a photo that looks good at least once.

There are many such spots on Miyako Island. There are fashionable beaches, unique coastal landforms, and observatories from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surroundings, just to name a few. Let us introduce you to some of these wonderful photogenic spots.

Features and reasons for recommending photo spots on Miyako Island

Miyako Island is surrounded by a beautiful sea so clear that it is called "Miyako blue. The island was formed by the uplift of coral reefs, so the sea is home to colorful corals and colorful tropical fish.

At night, you can see stars all over the sky. There are also many other photo-worthy sights. Miyako Island, with its many attractive spots, is the perfect place to visit for photo spots!

17 Instagram-worthy spots on Miyako Island

We have selected 11 of the best sightseeing spots on Miyako Island. All of them offer great scenery for photography.

However, some spots are far from the airport or harbor, so renting a bicycle or car and heading there will allow you to visit photo spots efficiently.

Miyako Island Insta-Spots (1) Yonaha-Maehama Beach (Miyako Island)

Yonaha Maehama Beach is reputed to be the most beautiful of all the beaches on Miyako Island. 7 km in length, it attracts many tourists of all ages.

While it is great to photograph scenes of people playing in the crystal clear ocean or experiencing marine sports, a particularly recommended scene is the sunset. With nothing to block the view, the scenery is truly spectacular as the sun slowly sets, turning the entire sky an azure color.

⇒Naha's beach (where one can swim with the ocean currents)For more information on

Miyakojima Installation Spot (2) Higa Road Park (Miyakojima)

Higa Road Park, located on the way to Ikema Island, is a sightseeing spot that offers a different view of the ocean than the beach. The view from a small elevated spot allows you to see the Okinawan sea from a great distance. If the weather permits, you may even be able to see Ogami Island near Miyako Island.

Parking is available, and those who are interested are encouraged to rent a car to get there.

⇒Higa Road ParkFor more information on

Miyako Island's Instagram Spot (3) 17END (Shimoji Island)

17END, located at the tip of Shimojishima Airport, is a well-known scenic spot on Shimojishima Island. 17END is a pier spanning the sparkling blue sea, and is famous for its heavenly scenery. If the timing is right, you can even take a picture with an airplane, which is sure to be Instagram-worthy.

If you are heading to Miyakojima from Shimojijima Airport, stop by 17END. However, please note that you cannot cross the pier.

Miyako Island's Instagram Spot (4) Irabu Bridge

The Irabu Bridge, which connects Irabu Island and Miyako Island, is a popular photo spot for its beautiful combination of white bridge and beautiful sea. 3 km long, it is not only a great photo spot but also a great driving spot. Also near the Irabu Bridge is Uni no Hama, also known as Phantom Island, which is a must-see sightseeing spot.

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Miyako Island's Instagram-worthy spots (5) Heart Rock (Ikema Island)

Ikema Island, located in the north of Miyako Island, has a photo spot called Heart Rock. As the name suggests, there is a rock with a heart-shaped hole in it, and it has been used as a filming location for TV dramas. The beach where Heart Rock is located is small, so you can use it like a private beach.

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Miyakojima's Instagram Spot (6): Aragusuku Beach (Miyakojima)

Shinshiro Beach is a popular spot for the activity of SUP. You can take pictures of yourself trying SUP with the beautiful ocean and blue sky in the background. It is also a beach with few tourists, making it one of the best spots for sightseeing.

Restrooms, restaurants, and parking lots are located in the vicinity. Since it is far from Miyako Airport, it is recommended to head there by rental car. It is about a 30-minute drive from the airport.

⇒Shinshiro CoastFor more information on

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Miyakojima's Instagram Spot (7) Sunset Beach (Miyakojima)

Sunset Beach is the perfect place to capture the sunset. You can capture the Miyako Island sunset with the crystal clear waters and the Irabu Bridge. This is also a beach where activities such as SUP and sea kayaking, which were born in Hawaii, are held, so you can watch the sunset while playing. It is also a great place to stop by while cycling or running.

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Miyakojima's Instagram Spot (8) Yoshino Beach (Miyakojima)

Yoshino Beach is known as a beach where snorkeling can be enjoyed, and various fish living around Miyako Island can be seen while swimming. Also, depending on the time of year, sea turtles can be seen laying eggs. During the spawning season, you can see traces of the sea turtles' eggs laid on the beach.

It takes more than 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, but it is a photo spot well worth the visit.

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Miyakojima's Instagram Spot (9) Sunayama Beach (Miyakojima)

Sunayama Beach, where you can see Irabu Island and Ikema Island, is a sightseeing spot where you can enjoy both activities and photography. Various scenes can be photographed, such as enjoying activities and the setting sun. Shower rooms and toilets are available, so you can wash up after playing and go home.

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Miyako Island Installation Spot (10) Triangle Point (Irabu Island)

The triangular point is gradually becoming popular as a photo spot on Irabu Island. It offers a view of the ocean from a high vantage point, and if you are lucky, you may even see sea turtles swimming peacefully. Since it is far from Miyako Airport and Shimojijima Airport, it is recommended to rent a car to get there.

Miyako Island Insta-worthy Spots (11) Higashi Heian-Na-zaki (Miyako Island)

Located in the southeastern part of Miyako Island, Higashi Heiannazaki is a somewhat unusual sightseeing spot with several craggy rocks scattered in the crystal clear water. This is a spot where you can see the beautiful sunrise, and we recommend that you visit early in the morning. The sunrise on Miyako Island rises from the horizon with the sea shining brightly, so you can see a beautiful scene unfold before your eyes.

⇒Higashi Heiannazaki (Heiannazaki Lighthouse)For more information on

Miyako Island Photo Spot ⑫Sawada Beach

Sawada beach is located in the northwestern part of Irabu Island and is characterized by an unusual giant rock. These huge rocks are said to have been washed away by the Meiwa Tsunami of 1771. The fact that so many large rocks were washed away gives one a sense of the magnificence of the tsunami of that time.

Sawada no hama is not suitable for snorkeling because of its shallow water, but it is a natural beach so beautiful that it was selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan. In addition to being such a photogenic spot, it is also home to a native moku-mao tree and Azumaya, where you can take a short break in the shade.

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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.

Recommended photo spots on Miyako Island ⑬Doriike Pond

Street Pond is located on a small rise on the west coast of Shimoji Island and consists of two adjacent circular ponds. Because the ponds are made of Ryukyu limestone, they are eroded by the ocean currents and are connected underground. This feature gives the pond its name, Doriike.

Although the Dori Pond is also known as a famous dive because the deeper you dive, the more the colors change, you can also enjoy just admiring it from the ground because the colors change depending on the difference in tidal levels. It is also one of the most photogenic spots, as it can appear various colors depending on the angle of the light.

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Street Pond, a tourist attraction on Shimojishima Island.   The "Street Pond" is located between the west shore of the island and the airport runway, and is one of Shimoji Island's most popular tourist attractions, having been selected as a natural monument. There are two deep holes in the beach, where beautiful ponds filled with azure seawater can be found. All the world can be seen [...].

Recommended photo spots on Miyako Island⑭Iguana Rock

Iguana Rock is a rock shaped like the face of an iguana located in the northwest. It is also known as a diving and snorkeling spot because of the coral reefs and creatures that live around it.

It is famous as a photo spot because of its very beautiful scenery and topography, but you need to be careful about your footholds because of the rocky terrain. The area around Iguana Rock is also rocky and unstable in places, so be careful of your footholds when taking pictures!

Recommended photo spot on Miyako Island (15) Imugyah Marine Garden

Imugyah Marine Garden is a sea area with an inlet located on the south coast of Miyako Island. It is a small beach and ocean, but there are areas where bears are colonized and many different species of fish, such as snappers and butterfly fish, inhabit the area. This makes it suitable for snorkeling.

A well-maintained walking trail allows visitors to enjoy a stroll. From the observation deck on top of the rocky hill, you can see all of Imgah Marine Gardens, and the intricate topography is very beautiful. It has a charm not found in any other ocean.

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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 Photo Spot Recommendation ⑯Muigah Cliff

Muigah Cliff is a cliff on the south coast of Miyako Island. It is difficult to access because of its location and the thick vegetation along the way. If you are coming from the direction of Higashi Heiannazaki, it is easier to visit because you can see it on the way.

It is difficult to access, but the view from the precipitous cliffs to the Higashiheanamazaki Nanamata Coast is breathtakingly beautiful. The difficulty in accessing the site makes it even more impressive. Please check it out.

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Nanamata Beach and Muigar- a sightseeing spot in Miyako Island Nanamata Coast, Muigah Scenery Source: 4travel What is Nanamata Coast, Muigah? Nanamata Coast, formed by uplifted coral, is located on the way from Imugyah Marine Garden to Higashi Heian-Nasaki. From the Nanamata Coast Observation Deck, you can see all of Higashi Heian-Nana-zaki [...].

Recommended Photo Spots on Miyako Island⑰Taiwa

Obi Iwa is an oddly shaped rock on a small hill on Irabu Island, located about 20 minutes by car from Sarahama Port. It is so named because it is shaped like a belt.

This obiwa (belt rock) was washed up on the hill by the great tsunami that hit the beach in Sawada. Today, it is believed to be a place of prayer for good catches of fish, safe voyages, and domestic safety. It is a very rare and unique power spot, so take a commemorative photo!

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Obi Iwa, a sightseeing spot on Shimoji Island. Scenery of Obiwa Obiwa is a "tsunami rock" that was washed up on a hill during the "Meiwa-no-tsunami" that hit the Yaeyama area in 1771. The rock is 12.5 m high, 59.9 m in circumference, and is said to weigh 20,000 tons. The band rock [...].

Miyako Island's Instagram-worthy activities

Miyako Island offers a variety of activities that can be taken. Here are five activities that are sure to attract attention on Instagram.

Miyako Island's Insta-Activities (1) Marine Sports

Marine sports are the perfect way to capture the fun of having fun. You can enjoy exhilarating and aggressive sports such as jet skiing and banana boating on the emerald green-like sea. During the tour, you will be photographed during and after playing, so you can get a number of fun pictures.

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Miyako Island Installation Activity 2: Snorkeling

Snorkeling is a great way to observe the underwater world while swimming in the ocean around Miyako Island. On Miyako Island, you can see not only colorful fish, but also sea turtles, which are famous for spawning.

For those who are trying the activity for the first time, the instructor will give you a thorough lecture on how to swim and enjoy the activity before you do it. You will be able to swim before the end of the day, so there is no need to worry even if you have never snorkeled before. The fact that snorkeling can be enjoyed regardless of the season is another attraction of snorkeling on Miyako Island.

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Miyako Island's Insta-Activities (3) Sky Sports

If you want to take pictures that others cannot, sky sports are recommended. Activities such as paragliding and parasailing are available on Miyako Island that allow you to fly in the sky. Of course, safety is ensured with an instructor. By all means, let's take many pictures of Miyako Island's nature from the sky.

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Miyako Island] Enjoy the special feeling of sky sports from an altitude of 200 meters above the ground! Motor paragliding experience☆《GoPro rental available》（No.861)開始時間Every hour from 10:00 to 17:00所要時間Approx. 40 min.12,000 yen

Miyako Island Insta-Activities (4) Photo Tour

Women who want to take pretty pictures should join a photo tour. Various photos can be taken at Yonaha-Maehama Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on Miyako Island.

During the tour, you will be provided with a costume that allows you to become a mermaid, making you feel as if you are an inhabitant of a fairy tale world. The tour itself takes about one hour, so it is recommended for those who want to take pictures quickly.

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Miyako Island Photo Tour (photography) Photo tour to take SNS-worthy photos at spectacular spots including Yonaha Maehama Beach! Mermaid photo tour where you can transform into a mermaid is also available! (13 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Miyako Island's Instagram-worthy activities (5) Blue Cave Tour

The Blue Cave tour includes snorkeling, diving, and sea kayaking. The inside of the cave glows blue-white under the influence of light, creating a different atmosphere from the emerald green sea. The cave is also home to numerous fish and coral, and even a short dive will reveal a colorful world before your eyes.

Of course, all activities are offered with a training course, so first-timers are not a problem.

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summary

We have introduced a number of photo spots and activities that are sure to attract attention on Instagram.

Miyako Island and the surrounding islands are dotted with numerous photo spots. If you want to leave behind many memories or if you are a photography enthusiast, why not plan a trip to Miyako Island based on this article?

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