12 snorkeling spots on remote islands! Introducing tours to Ikema Island, Kurima Island, Irabu Island, and Shimoji Island, all accessible from Miyako Island!

Ikema Island, Kushima, Irabu Island, Shimoji Island
12 snorkeling pots!

In and around Miyako IslandMiyako Islands consisting of 8 islands of various sizesThe color of the sea in Miyako is so beautiful that it is called "Miyako blue.

Along the coast, tropical fish, sea turtles, and various other creatures live, creating a sparkling underwater world.

This time, we will visit the Miyako Islands, also known as the "holy land of snorkeling," which is full of attractions.Ikema Island, Kushima, Irabu Island, Shimoji IslandThe following is a list of recommended beaches in the

Miyako Island Snorkeling Tour
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Irabu Island Area

Irabu Island, a remote Okinawan island northwest of Miyako Island, is a peaceful island with a population of about 5,000.

Miyako Island andIrabu BridgeHere are four recommended snorkeling spots on Irabu Island, which are connected by

How to get to Irabu Island from Miyako Island

Means of transportation: car, local buses from downtown Miyakojima
◆Required time: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, 30 minutes by bus

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 [...].

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Watakuchi Beach

Watariguchi Beach is located on Irabu Island, northwest of Miyako Island, and is 50 meters wide and 800 meters long in an arch shape.The No. 1 beach on Irabu Island!

The shallow sea is beautifully colored with a gradual gradation of blue toward the horizon, and just looking at it is a soothing experience.

The sand on the beach is pure white and smooth! It is a very pleasant beach to walk on with bare feet.

Watakuchi no Hama Basic Information

Address：Irabu Irabu
Access: 15 minutes by car from Sarahama Port

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.

Sawada Beach

The beach of Sawada on Irabu Island offers a unique view of the sea dotted with numerous large and small rocks.

1996 for its beautiful seascape and clear water quality.The 100 best beaches in Japan.The company was selected by the

The beach is fairly shallow, so there are no coral reefs and few fish, so it may be a little unsuitable for snorkeling.

This beach is suitable for playing in the surf with small children and for beachcombing.

Basic Information on Sawada Beach

Address: 1725 Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 10 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport

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.

Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave)

The Blue Cave is famous in mainland Okinawa, but there is also a Blue Cave here on Irabu Island!

Snorkeling in the Blue Cave on Miyako Island is much less crowded than in mainland Okinawa, so it feels much more private.

In addition to snorkeling to the entrance of the Blue Cave, you can alsoHow to go by glass boat or kayakThere is also a "Blue Cave" for those who do not want to swim but still want to enjoy the Blue Cave.

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Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave) Tour Enjoy the "Blue Cave", the best activity spot in Miyako Island area! Experience the beautiful blue ocean that you can only experience here♪ (9 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Basic Information on Blue Cave

Address: Irabu Maezoe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Depends on the tour

Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave)   What is the Blue Cave (Miyakojima)? The mysterious "Blue Cave (Sapphire Cave)" is located on Irabu Island, across the 3,540-meter Irabu Bridge from Miyakojima. It is also called "Sapphire Cave" these days, and inside the cave [...].

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Special Winter SALE [Irabu Island/2 hours] Adventure in the new famous "Sapphire Cave"☆Shimmering 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 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/1 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 hours20,000 yen →17,000yen

Miyakojima/Irabujima/3 hours】Only available from March to October! Many repeaters♪ Bijas & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour (No.863)開始時間8:30-12:00 / 12:45-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

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Located not far from the Blue Cave, "Bijas" is a super-secluded spot where table corals spread out☆.

There is a reef edge (a point where the water goes from shallow to deep all at once),Feels like diving even though it's snorkelingYou can taste the

Tour plans that include the Blue Cave are popular☆.

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Miyakojima/Irabujima/3 hours】Only available from March to October! Many repeaters♪ Bijas & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour (No.863)開始時間8:30-12:00 / 12:45-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Shimojishima Area

Shimoji Island is located 5 km northwest of Miyako Island, adjacent to Irabu Island.

The area is dotted with marine activities and tourist spots,Shimojishima Airport to open in March 2019.The area has become more of an area of interest due to the fact that it has

Here are two recommended snorkeling spots on Shimoji Island!

How to get to Shimoji Island from Miyako Island

Means of transportation: Car
◆Time required: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Irabu/Shimoji Island   About Irabu and Shimoji Islands Irabu and Shimoji Islands are islands located beyond the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, 5 km northwest of Miyako Island. The islands, which are rich in marine activities and tourist attractions, will be served by LCC direct flights to Shimojijima Airport from and to Narita Airport in March 2019 [...].

Nakanoshima Beach

Nakanoshima Beach is a crystal clear beach where you can see butterfly fish, clownfish, and schools of barracuda as soon as you enter the water!

Around the large rock in the center of the beach, there are many coral formations and a wide variety of fish swimming around in the sea.

Please note that this is a natural beach with no restrooms or other facilities, so please be careful when visiting!

Nakanoshima Beach Basic Information

Address: Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Near Miyako Shimojishima Airport

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/Shimojijima/2.5 hours] New sensation☆Experience slow diving & snorkeling morning course One-on-one so you feel safe and secure (No.864)開始時間8:50-11:30 a.m.
Held from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November to March.所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours15,000 yen

Miyako Island/Shimoji Island/2.5 hours]Experience diving and snorkeling at the beach in a real natural aquarium (English OK/age 10-80/free photo) (No.865)開始時間8:50-11:30 a.m.
Held from 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from November to March.所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours15,000 yen

17END

Among the clear, clean waters of Miyako Island, Shimoji Island's "17END" is said to have the most beautiful sea.

When the weather is clear, sunlight reflects off the surface of the sea and you can see the sparkling turquoise crystal clear waters.

At low tide, the white sandy beach appears far out to sea, and the sand patterns in the shallows created by the ebb tide are very beautiful.

Ikema Island Area

Ikema Island is a small, horseshoe-shaped island located about 1.5 km northwest of Miyako Island.

Miyako Island andIkema BridgeHere are three recommended snorkeling spots on Ikema Island, which are connected by

How to get to Ikema Island from Miyako Island

Means of transportation: car, local buses from downtown Miyakojima
◆Required time: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, 30 minutes by bus

Ikema Island Scenery of Ikema Island Beautiful marshland Mangrove thick mangrove primeval forest Various animals also inhabit Source: 4travel About Ikema Island Located in the northern part of Miyako Island, Ikema Island looks like a horse's hoof. The island has a circumference of about 10 km and the sea is Miyako [...].

Funakusu Beach

It is located on the north side of Ikema Island, commonly known asIkema Block.is called Funaks Beach.

The entire beach is covered with fine, silky sand, and coral reefs dot the beach from about 20 meters from the surf.

The transparency is excellent! Many small, colorful fish swim around the branch corals in the shallows, a true snorkeling sanctuary♪

Funakusu Beach Basic Information

Address: Hirara-Ikema, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

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)?

Yaebigase (Yavigi)

Yabiji is located on the northern side of Miyako Island, about 30 minutes by boat from Ikema Island.

Because it appears only during low tide from high to mid-tide in spring and summer,"The Phantom Continent."It is also called

There are about 100 coral reefs of various sizes in the Yaebise, which are home to a wide variety of marine life.

Since it is difficult to visit the Yaebise area on your own, join a tour.

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Yaebiji (Yaebiji) Tour This tour takes place in one of Japan's largest coral reef areas, Yaebiji, with its pristine colorful corals and tropical fish living in the surrounding area. (9 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Yaehigase Basic Information

Address: Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Access: about 15 minutes from Ikema Island

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 [...].

⬇︎ recommend tours to be held in Yaebise.

Miyako Island】Yaebise Snorkel Trip｜Free parking! Fully equipped with facilities for men and women in different areas! English speaking staffs are available (2-3 points guide☆Free underwater camera and photo data included) (No.968)開始時間8:00-11:00 / 11:30-14:30 / 15:00-18:00 (only from March to October)所要時間Approx. 3 hours10,000 yen

Winter Special SALE【Yaebise/午後】Half-day snorkeling course☆Spectacular view! Includes free drone video & underwater photo (No.880)開始時間1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.所要時間Approx. 4 hours16,000 yen →13,000yen

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

Iquizoo Beach

Ikizu Beach is a natural beach on Ikema Island that is said to have been used as a filming location for a TV drama.

Heart Rock, a heart-shaped rock formed by natural forces, is located on the beach and is famous as a power spot for romance.

Compared to other beaches, it is compact and offers a private beach experience.

Because it is on the west coast, you can also watch beautiful sunsets and enjoy snorkeling while watching the sunset.

Ikidu Beach Basic Information

Address: 976-1, Maezato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 32 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Ikema Island's Tourist Spot - Ikidu Beach Scenery of Ikidu Beach Heart rock White sand beach Signboard of heart rock Private atmosphere Source: 4travel About Ikidu Beach Ikidu Beach was the filming location for the NHK TV drama "Jun to Ai". This beach has [...].

Kushima Area

Kushima Island is a small island with an area of 2.84 km2 and a circumference of about 9 km, located in the Pacific Ocean about 1.5 km southwest of Miyako Island.

Miyako Island andRaima BridgeHere are three recommended snorkeling spots on Ikema Island, which are connected by

How to get to Kushima from Miyako Island

Means of transportation: Car
◆Time required: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Kurima Island   About Kurima Island Kurima Island is located about 1.5 km south of Miyakojima city center. It is a small island with a circumference of 9 km and a population of 165. It is connected to Miyako Island by the Kurima Ohashi Bridge, and has a Ryugujo Observatory built in the motif of a Ryukyu castle and a sunset spot [...].

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long stretch of beach

Nagama Beach on Kurushima Island is a beach where you can walk barefoot on the beach and feel the powdery sand feel good on your soles.

From the surf edge, swim a few meters and you will find a coral reef, a snorkeling spot where you can see many tropical fishes!

However, on days with strong southerly winds, there are areas with strong wave swells and fast currents, so please be careful when snorkeling!

Nagasaki Beach

Nagasaki Beach is located in the western part of Kuruma Island, and the waves are very calm due to the rocky beach that serves as a breakwater.

Sunset over the rockscan be desired.

Since it is rarely mentioned in guidebooks and attracts few tourists, you can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of this place.

Basic Information on Nagasaki Hama

Address: Aza Kuruma, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Nagasaki Beach, a tourist attraction on Kushima Island Source: 4travel What is Nagasaki Beach? This compact beach is even less crowded than Nagasaki-hama Beach. Surrounded by the beach so to speak, it has a private atmosphere, but the ocean current is fast, so it is recommended for swimming rather than snorkeling. Since there are few people, cups [...].

Musunun Beach

Musunung" in the local language means "exterminate insects," and the beach is the site of an annual pest control and harvest festival held every April.

The waves are a bit high, making it not a good swimming spot for beginners, but it is a good spot for snorkeling as there are many creatures.

Basic Information on Musunun Beach

Address: Aza Kuruma, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 23 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Musunun Beach is a tourist attraction on Kushima Island. Source: 4travel What is Musunung Beach? This is a very quiet and secluded beach on Kushima Island. Musunung means "exorcism of insects," and every year in April of the lunar calendar, a festival is held at Musunung Beach to pray for pest extermination and a good harvest. Because the waves are high all year round, snorkeling and [...].

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Miyako Island is an island rich in nature, with exceptionally clear blue seas and dazzling sunshine.

Why don't you enjoy snorkeling and swimming at the remote island beaches around Miyako Island, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature's woven scenery as much as you like?

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