Miyako Airport 15 min
Sunayama beach (18 min) Picturesque beach cove with white sand & turquoise water, plus a foliage-covered, rock arch. Irabu Bridge (6 min) Ueno German Culture Village (28 min) 渡口の浜 (5 min) Kurima Island (26 min) Secluded, teardrop-shaped isle with sugar cane & tobacco crops & a few basic tourism amenities. Ikema Island (34 min) Petite island & wildlife refuge with shops, a small secluded beach & birdwatching opportunities. SAWATA NO HAMA (12 min) Expanse of sand dotted by boulders deposited by the 2011 tsunami, with camping & guesthouses. Ryuuguujo Observation Deck (27 min) Makiyama Observation Deck (4 min) MarineShopBOND パイナガマビーチ店 (9 min) Small city beach with calm, children-friendly waters, shower facilities & barbecue pavilions. Yonaha Beach (22 min) Toriike Pond (13 min) Water-filled sinkhole formed by limestone erosion, with a tunnel to the sea favored by divers. Sankakuten (12 min) Shimoji-shima (11 min) Island with a small airport, beaches with clear waters & areas for diving & snorkeling. Kurima Bridge (23 min) Modern bridge connecting Miyakojima & Kurima islands, opened in 1995 & known for ocean panoramas. |