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Miyako-jima
Miyako Island is the main island of the Miyako Archipelago, located in the Pacific Ocean about 300 kilometers southwest of Okinawa Island, Okinawa Prefecture. The island is made up of raised coral reefs, so the entire island is relatively low. The water is clear and suitable for various marine sports, including diving. A triathlon competition is held here every year in early summer, and the spring professional baseball camp event is also famous. The most famous scenic spots on the island are Higashi Heian Nagasaki, Nishi Heian Nagasaki, Sand Mountain Beach, Forehama Beach, Ueno German Culture Village, Miyakojima Sea Treasure Museum, Miyako Traditional Crafts Research Center, etc. To visit these attractions, you usually choose to take a taxi or rent a car yourself. There are seven small islands around the island, and Ikema Island and Raijima Island are connected by a bridge. You can enjoy sightseeing by rental car or bicycle. Nishi Heian Cape is located at the northern end of the island, with a wide view and a long-distance view. At the eastern end of the island, in the area of the famous Cape East Heian, strange rocks and boulders stand on the sea surface of the coral reef, and the scenery is refreshing and pleasant. Irabu Island and Shimoji Island: About 10 minutes by high-speed boat from Miyakojimadaira Port, about 25 minutes by ferry. There is the gray eagle, a migratory bird of the eagle family that flies every October, the ferry beach with its shattered beach, and Sawada Beach, famous for its unique scenery of huge rocks scattered in the shallow waters. Ikema Island: Connected to the main island of Miyako by the 1425-meter-long Ikema Ohashi Bridge, about 35 minutes by car from Miyako Airport. Senken Island has a radius of 10 kilometers. You can drive around the island for a week to see the scenery of the old port, old houses on the coastline, unknown beaches, and buy the local specialty "Dry Bonito". Lima Island: Located 1.5 kilometers southwest of Miyako Island, it is connected to Miyako Island by the 1690-meter-long Lima Bridge. It is about 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport. The coral island has a radius of 9 km, on the other side is Maehama Beach, and on the right is Ryugu Observatory, a popular spot overlooking Raima Bridge. The local Nagama Beach is famous for its beautiful sunsets. Tarama Island and Mina Island: About 67 km from the western end of Miyako Island, about 2 hours by Tarama Ferry from Miyako Island's Taira Port. Rent a boat from Tarama Island to Minna Island for about 20 minutes. Tarama Island and Mina Island are the islands with the best-preserved coral in Okinawa Prefecture. Tarama Island has many sugarcane fields and cow grazing landscapes, and the island's windbreak forest and blessed forest are very spectacular. The entire island can be seen from the Yaeyama Astronomical Observatory. Ogami Island: Located about 1 km north of Miyako Island, you can take a ferry from Miyakojimajiri Port to Ogami Fishing Port. Currently, the island has about 50 residents.Miyakojima · 2 km from downtown
Miyako Island Underwater Park
Miyako Island Underwater Park is an interactive tourist facility located in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, offering a unique opportunity to observe coral reefs and tropical fish without diving. This popular attraction allows visitors of all ages to easily enjoy the beautiful waters of Miyakojima. The most distinctive feature of this facility is its underwater observation deck. Descending the stairs inside the building, you can view the actual underwater scenery up close through observation windows installed at a depth of approximately 3-5 meters. You'll be able to observe colorful tropical fish, coral reefs, and sometimes even sea turtles swimming in their natural habitat, creating an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you're actually underwater. Another appealing feature is the ability to enjoy the underwater world regardless of weather conditions or physical condition. Even for those who find snorkeling or diving challenging, it offers a safe way to experience the ocean's beauty, making it highly recommended for families and first-time visitors to Miyakojima. The facility features exhibition spaces and information corners where visitors can learn about the marine ecosystem and creatures around Miyakojima. There are also interactive areas like touch pools, offering opportunities to learn by actually touching marine life. Additionally, the area surrounding the facility features a beautiful coastline where you can enjoy leisurely strolls or relax while taking in the natural scenery. The on-site cafes and shops offer light meals and souvenirs, making them perfect for a break during your sightseeing. Miyako Island Underwater Park is a precious spot where you can "see, learn, and feel" the rich marine charm of Miyakojima.Miyakojima · 12.1 km from downtown
Yabiji Marine Park
Yae Kanze is located in the north of Miyako Island, about 5-22 kilometers north of Ikema Island. It is a huge coral reef group about 17 kilometers from north to south and about 6.5 kilometers from east to west. Yae Ganze is usually located under the seabed, but it will appear on the sea surface when the tide is high, especially in spring and summer, when the tide is low, you will see several island-like coral reefs scattered on the sea surface. This attracted the arrival of countless tourists from home and abroad, and Yae Kanase was called the "Illusory Continent". A traditional event called "Sanitu" is held on March 3 in the old calendar when the tidal range is high throughout the year. In recent years, it has been held under the name of "Yae Mise Matsuri", attracting many tourists. In addition, as a colony of coral reefs, Yae Kanze is also a good fishing ground, and it is also a good place for snorkeling with scuba diving and snorkeling. From January to March, you can see manta rays, and from April to October, you can see a variety of small fish, canine tuna of Yae Kanase, and coral spawning. This diving spot is famous for its famous coral groups. If you like colorful coral groups, you must not miss it.Miyakojima · 6.4 km from downtown
Yonaha Beach
Located in the southwest of Miyakojima, this vast beach stretching about seven kilometers is famous for its white fine sand. The beach is across the sea from Kurima Island and is located in front of Tokyu Resort. In addition, it is also famous overseas as the swimming area for triathlons.Miyakojima · 8.9 km from downtown
Cape Higashi-Hennazaki
A beautiful cape located in the southeast of Miyakojima, the cape that stretches out to the sea for about 2 kilometers is known as a representative sightseeing spot of the island. Secondly, it is also known at home and abroad because of the triathlon cycling competition held here every April. From the lighthouse at the end of the headland, there are views of the sea and the headland.Miyakojima · 15.4 km from downtown
Ryūgu Castle Observation Deck
Ryunomiya Castle Observatory is a representative scenic spot of Miyako Island. When you climb to a high place, you will have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery.Miyakojima · 10.4 km from downtown
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Shimoji Island Tongya Pond is located in the southwest of Shimoji Island. It has been designated as a scenic spot in Japan and a national natural monument. It consists of two pools with a diameter of 75 meters, 55 meters, and a water depth of 50 meters and 40 meters. It is connected to the open sea. Pleasant view.Miyakojima · 20.4 km from downtown
Sunayama beach
When the weather is good, the sunset is very beautiful and it is a good place to watch the sunset. But sometimes the clouds are thicker in the evening, but the scenery of the seaside itself is already very beautiful, and it is very pleasant to pass the time here. In addition, the cover of many souvenirs is this place.Miyakojima · 8.2 km from downtown
Miyako Shrine
Miyako Shrine is located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was built in 1590 and is a well-known shrine in the southern tip of Japan. The three gods of Kumano and the three gods of Toyami are enshrined in the shrine. Miyako Shrine hosts regular festivals, Miyakojima Summer Festival and Harvest Prayers every year.Miyakojima · 6 km from downtown
Aragusuku Beach
Xincheng Coast, a secret popular beach that is not written in the guidebook, more than 100,000 tourists come here every summer. The parking lot, showers, changing rooms, and toilets are all open to the public. The parking lot has also been expanded to accommodate more than 100 vehicles. ! It's OK to come empty-handed. There are water supplies here, local specialties, and Miyakojima beef curry rice is very popular!Miyakojima · 9.6 km from downtown
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Miyakojima · 12.1 km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for todayYabiji Marine Park
Miyakojima · 6.4 km from downtownYonaha Beach
Miyakojima · 8.9 km from downtownCape Higashi-Hennazaki
Miyakojima · 15.4 km from downtownRyūgu Castle Observation Deck
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Miyakojima · 20.4 km from downtownSunayama beach
Miyakojima · 8.2 km from downtownMiyako Shrine
Miyakojima · 6 km from downtownAragusuku Beach
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What travelers say about Miyakojima
M84***97January 31, 2026
5.0
Okinawa • Miyako Island | My absolute favorite hidden gem island to date is Miyako Island in Okinawa. Whenever friends are going to Okinawa, I always recommend they go if they have the time. It's also a destination I've always longed to visit again. ✈️ Getting there: Only accessible by plane. The flight from Naha Airport takes about 40 minutes, and flights are quite frequent. Direct flights are available from Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul, or you can transfer at these cities. There are two airports on the island: Miyako Island and Shimojima Island. Miyako Island is in the city center, while Shimojima Island is a bit further away but incredibly beautiful. When you land, there's a vast expanse of blue coral reef water – it's truly dreamy.
Miyako-jima
西等记忆February 23, 2020
5.0
Nokonoshima Island Park is a natural park, which is quite large. We went there in winter and could see many daffodils. The transportation is not very convenient, because I took a bus from Hakata Station to the pier every hour, and then took a ferry, which was quite expensive. But seeing the beautiful daffodils was worth it.
Miyako Island Underwater Park
@NanaNovember 5, 2023
5.0
Located off the northeast coast of Ikema Island, there are over 100 coral reefs, with eight large tidal flats, hence the name Yabiji. The total area is comparable in size to Miyako Island, and in 2013 it was designated a natural monument. The tide level drops from spring to summer, and the lowest tide occurs on March 3rd of the lunar calendar, when the coral reefs appear like land, hence the name "Phantom Continent."
Yabiji Marine Park
东张西望望东西November 11, 2019
5.0
A very beautiful beach, which is also recommended in many guides. The coastline of the beach is quite long, and the sand is relatively silvery. The sea water is very clear and the sand is very comfortable.
Yonaha Beach
blx2022July 26, 2023
5.0
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Cape Higashi-Hennazaki
concon3October 12, 2024
5.0
It's about a 20-minute drive from Miyakojima Airport 🚙
If you climb up the sand dune, you'll find a small beach 🏖️
The view of the white sand and Miyako blue sea was spectacular!
The water was very clear, and some people were even snorkeling!
The view from the arched rock was also beautiful!
Sunayama beach
リゾートMarch 4, 2023
4.0
This shrine is located very close to Miyako city. There are not many shrines in Okinawa, so please come and visit.
Miyako Shrine
乐天的静October 20, 2019
5.0
This beach offers the best snorkeling for me. We were with our 2 year old daughter so needed a place to snorkel without the need for a boat and Aragusuku was perfect. Lots of fish in the water, lots of coral, 2 places to sit, a parasol to rent (the owner was very friendly), food truck and snorkeling equipment plus a shower facility, it was everything you needed for a perfect day.
Aragusuku Beach
