Miyako Airport 9 min
Sunayama beach (10 min) Picturesque beach cove with white sand & turquoise water, plus a foliage-covered, rock arch. Irabu Bridge (20 min) Ikema Island (27 min) Petite island & wildlife refuge with shops, a small secluded beach & birdwatching opportunities. Shimoji-shima (21 min) Island with a small airport, beaches with clear waters & areas for diving & snorkeling. Ryuuguujo Observation Deck (21 min) Toriike Pond (23 min) Water-filled sinkhole formed by limestone erosion, with a tunnel to the sea favored by divers. Shigira Beach (23 min) Popular for swimming & snorkeling among sea turtles, this scenic beach area offers rental umbrellas. Kurima Island (21 min) Secluded, teardrop-shaped isle with sugar cane & tobacco crops & a few basic tourism amenities. Imgya Marine Garden (23 min) Kurima Bridge (17 min) Modern bridge connecting Miyakojima & Kurima islands, opened in 1995 & known for ocean panoramas. Ogami Island (2 hr 2) Sacred island best viewed from the observation deck on its peak known for mushroom rock formations. MarineShopBOND パイナガマビーチ店 (9 min) Small city beach with calm, children-friendly waters, shower facilities & barbecue pavilions. Aragusuku Beach (30 min) Relaxed ocean retreat offering clear waters with tropical fish & tables with umbrellas. Yonaha Beach (16 min) Ueno German Culture Village (23 min) |