Miyako Airport 9 min
Imgya Marine Garden (23 min) Ikema Island (32 min) Petite island & wildlife refuge with shops, a small secluded beach & birdwatching opportunities. Ueno German Culture Village (22 min) Shigira Beach (22 min) Popular for swimming & snorkeling among sea turtles, this scenic beach area offers rental umbrellas. Toriike Pond (23 min) Water-filled sinkhole formed by limestone erosion, with a tunnel to the sea favored by divers. Sunayama beach (15 min) Picturesque beach cove with white sand & turquoise water, plus a foliage-covered, rock arch. Irabu Bridge (4 min) Kurima Island (20 min) Secluded, teardrop-shaped isle with sugar cane & tobacco crops & a few basic tourism amenities. Yonaha Beach (15 min) MarineShopBOND パイナガマビーチ店 (6 min) Small city beach with calm, children-friendly waters, shower facilities & barbecue pavilions. Aragusuku Beach (31 min) Relaxed ocean retreat offering clear waters with tropical fish & tables with umbrellas. Ogami Island (2 hr 35) Sacred island best viewed from the observation deck on its peak known for mushroom rock formations. Ryuuguujo Observation Deck (20 min) Shimoji-shima (21 min) Island with a small airport, beaches with clear waters & areas for diving & snorkeling. Kurima Bridge (16 min) Modern bridge connecting Miyakojima & Kurima islands, opened in 1995 & known for ocean panoramas. |