10 Spectacular Spots on Miyako Island♪ Complete Guide from Popular Beaches to Unexplored Landscapes

10 Spectacular Spots on Miyako Island
A complete guide from popular beaches to unexplored landscapes

Miyako Island is a beautiful island located in the south of Okinawa Prefecture, full of spectacular spots with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

It continues to attract visitors not only as a tourist attraction, but also as a hidden gem.

In this issue, we will carefully select 10 of the most popular and spectacular spots on Miyako Island!

Yonaha Maehama Beach

Yonaha Maehama Beach is a representative beach of Miyako Island, with a spectacular view of white sand and emerald green ocean.

This beach is 7 km long,Great for walking and snorkeling.place to enjoy a relaxing moment.

Details of Yonaha Maehama Beach

Location: Shimoji Yonaha, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

Yonaha Maehama, a tourist spot on Miyako Island   Scenery of Yonaha Maehama Beach About Yonaha Maehama Beach Yonaha Maehama Beach was voted No. 1 on TripAdvisor's Top 10 Best Beaches in Japan for 2019. It is the whitest sandy beach in the East. The cleanliness of the beach is amazing [...].

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Miyakojima] Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Mermaid Experience Tour at Maehama Beach, the most beautiful beach in the East (No.808)開始時間Determined by sea conditions and circumstances on the day of the event所要時間Approx. 3 hours18,000 yen

Miyako Island - Warning! 3 kinds of marine sports experience☆Banana Boat, Big Marble & Band Wagon (No.804)開始時間Determined by sea conditions and circumstances on the day of the event所要時間Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour11,000 yen

Miyakojima】Mermaid Experience & 3 kinds of Screaming Marine Sports 《Banana Boat, Big Marble, Bandwagon》 at Maehama Beach, the most beautiful beach in the East (No.811)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 1.5 hours19,000 yen

Sunayama Beach

Sunayama Beach is popular for its spectacular views and mysterious atmosphere.

Especially beautiful are the small rocky mountains called "Sand Mountains" surrounded by the blue sea and white sandy beaches, which look likeAs if a messenger from the Dragon's Palace would visit.A fantastic scene unfolds.

Details of Sunayama Beach

Location: Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from downtown Miyakojima

Sunayama Beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in Miyako Island.   A view of Sunayama Beach What is Sunayama Beach? In 2019, this place was chosen as the second place in the "Top 10 Best Beaches in Japan". Sunayama Beach is the most popular spot in Miyako Island. In addition to the beautiful cobalt blue gradation of the sea [...].

Shigira Beach

It is a great spot for snorkeling with its expansive coral reefs.

It is also known as a resort area, where you can enjoy photography while staying.

Shigira Beach Basic Information

Address: Ueno-Shinri, Miyakojima City, Okinawa 906-0000
Access: 25 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

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 [...].

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Miyakojima】Sea turtle snorkeling & 4 kinds of marine sports experience course＜Banana board, big marble, band wagon, jet ski＞Free photo（No.813)開始時間Negotiable所要時間Approx. 3 hours20,000 yen

Miyakojima Island/1 day】Encounter rate 98% ongoing☆Sea turtle snorkeling & pumpkin hole exploration & 3 kinds of marine sports (No.846)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 6 hours28,500 yen

Miyakojima/one day】Encounter rate 98% ongoing☆Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Hole Exploration & Mermaid Experience Tour (No.847)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 6 hours29,000 yen

Irabu Island (port island)

Irabu Island, accessible by bridge from Miyako Island, has many beaches with extremely clear water and coral reefs.

Especially "Yonaha Beach" and "Oura Bay" areVery famous as a snorkeling and diving spotIt is.

Details of Irabu Island

Location: Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 10 minutes by car from the main island of Miyakojima

Monument commemorating the opening of the Irabu Bridge, a tourist attraction on Irabu Island. Source: 4travel What is the Irabu Bridge Opening Monument? The Irabu Bridge Opening Monument is located across the Irabu Bridge, Japan's longest bridge completed in 2015. The monument is a small stone monument, although Yamatoboo Oiwa is located nearby. The sea next to the monument is eme [...].

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Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's visit 5 colorful and popular scenic spots with a bus guide☆Bus guided sightseeing bus tour (No.926)開始時間8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 hours7,400 yen

Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's go to 5 Miyako Islands & 3 major bridges with great views☆Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour＜One-day tour OK & no age limit＞（No.928開始時間8:25 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.所要時間Approx. 9 hours8,000 yen

Blue Cave

The "Blue Cave" is a sea cave located on the west coast of Miyako Island, where light shining into the cave makes the seawater glow blue.

This beautiful blue sea can be enjoyed by snorkeling and diving, especially in the evening, when the atmosphere is magical.Very popular tourist spot in Miyako Island.It is.

Details of the Blue Cave

Location: Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Access: 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport

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/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

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 hours17,700 yen →15,000yen

Azuma Heinanazaki

Higashi Heiannazaki is a spectacular spot located at the easternmost tip of Miyako Island, offering a 360-degree panoramic view.

As a place where you can overlook a beautiful view of the sea and sky, it is also a great place for photography♪

The sunset time is especially special and attracts many tourists.

Details of Higashiheannasaki

Location: Hirara Higashi Heianazaki, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Approximately 40 minutes by car from downtown Miyakojima

Higashi Heiannazaki (Heiannazaki Lighthouse) - a sightseeing spot on Miyako Island. Scenery of Higashi Heiannazaki (Heiannazaki Lighthouse) What is Higashi Heiannazaki? It is a cape located at the southeastern tip of Miyako Island and is a representative tourist spot of Miyako Island where you can see the magnificent natural features of the island. It is also called "Higashi Heianana Cape. In 2007, it was designated as a national historic site and a natural monument of scenic beauty [...].

Nishiheirenaizaki

Along with Higashi Heiannazaki, Nishi Heiannazaki is one of the most scenic spots on Miyako Island, and here, too, you can look out over the vast expanse of ocean.

In particular, the rocky shore and the lighthouse create a beautiful contrast,The view where the blue of the sea meets the blue of the sky is breathtaking.It is.

Detail of Nishiheanazaki

Location: Hirara Nishiheyanazaki, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from downtown Miyakojima

Nishiheinanazaki is a tourist spot on Miyako Island.   A view of Nishi Henna-zaki Parking lot on Ikema Island Ikema Ohashi Bridge can be seen A view from Nishi Henna-zaki Lush green grassland Nishi Henna-zaki is [...]...

Ikema Island

Ikema Island is a small island that can be reached by crossing a bridge from the main island of Miyakojima. When crossing the Ikema Ohashi Bridge, visitors can enjoy spectacular ocean views.

Also in the vicinity of Ikema Island arePlenty of snorkeling spotsand you can see the clear waters and beautiful coral reefs.

Details of Ikema Island

Location: Ikema Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: Ikema Ohashi Bridge from the main island of Miyakojima

Ikema Ohashi Bridge, a sightseeing spot on Ikema Island   About Ikema Ohashi Ikema Ohashi Bridge is located in the northwestern part of Miyako Island. Opened in 1992, the 1425-meter-long bridge provides an outstanding contrast to the sea around Ikema Island, which is one of the clearest on Miyako Island. The Ikema Ohashi Bridge has a high plateau when viewed from the Ikema Island side [...].

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended tours including Ikema Ohashi Bridge.

Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's go to 5 Miyako Islands & 3 major bridges with great views☆Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour＜One-day tour OK & no age limit＞（No.928開始時間8:25 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.所要時間Approx. 9 hours8,000 yen

Irabu Bridge

The Irabu Bridge connects the main island of Miyakojima and Irabu Island, and is 3.5 km long.

The spectacular view of the ocean as one crosses the bridge impresses visitors.

Detail of Irabu Bridge

Location: Irabu Ohashi, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 10 minutes by car from the main island of Miyakojima

Monument commemorating the opening of the Irabu Bridge, a tourist attraction on Irabu Island. Source: 4travel What is the Irabu Bridge Opening Monument? The Irabu Bridge Opening Monument is located across the Irabu Bridge, Japan's longest bridge completed in 2015. The monument is a small stone monument, although Yamatoboo Oiwa is located nearby. The sea next to the monument is eme [...].

⬇︎ Click here for tours including Irabu Bridge

Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's visit 5 colorful and popular scenic spots with a bus guide☆Bus guided sightseeing bus tour (No.926)開始時間8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.所要時間Approx. 8 hours7,400 yen

Miyako Island / Sightseeing Bus / 1 Day] Let's go to 5 Miyako Islands & 3 major bridges with great views☆Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour＜One-day tour OK & no age limit＞（No.928開始時間8:25 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.所要時間Approx. 9 hours8,000 yen

Kurima Island

Kurima Island is also known for its beautiful starry sky, and is one of the best stargazing spots on Miyako Island, where the night sky is especially bright.

With few lights in the vicinity, the stars can be seen clearly, making stargazing and stargazing enjoyable.

Details of Kurima Island

Location: Kurema Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by car from the main island of Miyakojima

Raima Ohashi, one of the tourist attractions in Miyako Island   Source: 4travel About Kushima Kushima Bridge The 1,690-meter Kushima Kushima Bridge, which opened in 1995, connects Miyakojima and Kurima Island. Yonaha Maehama Beach is located nearby, offering a panoramic view of Kurima Island and the bridge. Below the bridge is the top of Yonaha-maehama Beach, which is said to be the best beach in the East [...].

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Recommended Activities

Miyako Island has many spectacular spots with unspoiled nature, but theseActivities are recommended for deeper enjoyment of the spectacular scenery.It is.

Here are some activities that will allow you to fully enjoy the spectacular scenery of Miyako Island.

Kayak (Canoe)

Spring on Miyako Island means it's already time to go into the ocean, but many people still need a little courage to go in.... If you are a sea kayakerEnjoy the beautiful ocean from the seaCan be done.

Half-day courses that can be joined by children as young as 3 years old and plans that include kayaking and snorkeling to the popular "Pumpkin Hole" are also popular!

Learn more about kayaking (canoeing)

⬇︎ Click here for recommended kayaking (canoeing) plans.

Special Winter SALE 【Half-day / same-day reservation OK】World-class transparency! Spectacular Sea Kayak Tour in the Churaumi Sea of Miyako Island 《Free photo & pickup & drop-off consultation available》recommended for families and groups with children (No.933)開始時間6:00-7:30 / 8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00
15:30-17:00 / 17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyako Island/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Explore the mysterious "Pumpkin Cave"! Caving & Sea Kayak Tour ★Free photo & pick-up & drop-off consultation available (No.931)開始時間9:30-11:30 / 13:30-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,000 yen →9,800yen

Miyako Island, Same-Day Reservations OK】Sunset kayak tour to enjoy the golden view of the island! Free photo data and pick-up and drop-off included.開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

SUP

SUP is a marine sport that originated in Hawaii, where people ride a board slightly larger than a surfboard and paddle forward.

The SUP experience in the crystal clear waters of Miyako Island will give you a strange sensation of floating in the air.

Learn more about SUP

Click here for recommended plans for ⬇︎SUP

Winter Special SALE 【Half Day / Same Day Reservation OK】SUP Debut in the Churaumi Sea of Miyako Island! Enjoy the clear ocean as if you were walking on the beach with a great view.開始時間6:00-7:30 / 8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00 / 13:30-15:00
15:30-17:00 / 17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

Miyako Island / 1 Day] No.1 Popularity! Miyako Island Complete Sightseeing Plan (SUP x Snorkeling x Caving x Canoeing) ★Photo Shooting & Transportation Included (No.911)開始時間8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 7 hours25,600 yen →19,800yen

Miyakojima Island] Same-Day Reservations OK!開始時間17:30-19:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours8,900 yen →7,900yen

snorkeling

Snorkeling is a perfect activity for Miyako Island, where it is usually warm enough to dive without a wetsuit from April onward!

The vivid underwater world seen in the crystal clear waters of Miyako Island is sure to excite you.

Learn more about snorkeling

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended snorkeling plans.

Special Winter SALE [Miyako Island/2 hours] Same-day reservations OK! Amazing encounter rate♪ Sea turtle snorkeling tour Beginners welcome☆ (No.934)開始時間8:30-10:00 / 10:30-12:00
13:30-15:00 / 15:30-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →6,900yen

Miyakojima Island/2 hours】100% encounter rate ongoing☆Reservation on the day & from 3 years old OK!開始時間8:30-10:30 / 10:30-12:30 / 13:00-15:00 / 15:00-17:00所要時間Approx. 2 hours12,000 yen →7,900yen

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

diving

Diving is popular among students during spring break♪

There is a beautiful world in the sea of Miyakojima that cannot be seen from the beach or on a boat.

Experience diving is available without a license.So, why don't you try it in the spring when there are fewer people participating in tours, and you will be well supported by a guide?

Learn more about diving

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Miyako Island/2.5 hours] Over 10 years of experience as a guide! Beginners are welcome☆Beach Experience Diving Tour Recommended for those who get seasick... (No.843)開始時間9:30-12:00 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours11,000 yen

Miyakojima Island/Chartered/2 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Beginners are welcome to experience diving on the beach Cancellation free until 18:00 the day before (No.945)開始時間8:00-10:30 / 10:30-13:00 / 13:00-15:30所要時間Approx. 2 hours25,000 yen →21,000yen

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

photo tour

Beautiful ocean, blue sky, white sandy beaches... there are many superb beaches.Miyako Island is perfect for photo toursÂ

There are a variety of photo shooting points, so join a photo tour of Miyako Island!

Miyako Island is also recommended for stargazing because there are few lights and the sky is very clear.

Especially "Kushima Island" and "Ikema Island" have beautiful starry skies and are the best places to observe constellations and shooting stars.

Learn more about our photo tours

Click here for ⬇︎ recommended photo tour plans.

Miyakojima/Night] Same-day reservations OK! Illumination photo tour☆Let's leave a natural planetarium as a memory♪《SNS-Picture on SNS, Empty-handed OK》 (No.919)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.5,000 yen

Miyako Island/Night] Professional photographer specializing in starry skies will take pictures! Unforgettable starry sky photo experience★《On-day reservation OK, using SLR camera specialized for starry sky》 Standard Plan (No.999)開始時間Varies depending on the day.所要時間Approx. 30 min.6,500 yen

Miyako Island, Okinawa] Guided by a photo contest award-winning photographer! The most beautiful ocean in the East ※Portrait Specialized Plan (No.948)開始時間Morning Session] 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon Session] 14:00-16:00
The above is a rough guide. Negotiable所要時間Negotiable30,000 yen

summary

Miyako Island is dotted with a variety of scenic spots, from beaches to mountains to the ocean floor. By visiting these spots, you will be able to fully experience the beautiful nature of Miyako Island. Please visit them on your next trip!

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