Known as one of Miyako Island’s iconic stunning views, Higashi-Hennazaki Cape is a cape prized for its dramatic terrain stretching long and thin into the sea.
With plenty to see — an open view overlooking the Pacific and the East China Sea at once, a lighthouse, and a cliff coastline — it’s a popular tourist spot to stop by on a drive.
In this article, we’ll cover the highlights of Higashi-Hennazaki Cape, the time needed, and parking information — points you’ll want to know before visiting.
- Higashi-Hennazaki Cape Ratings
- Higashi-Hennazaki Cape Basic Information
- The Highlights
- A roughly 2 km stunning cape jutting out at Miyako Island’s easternmost point
- The white Hennazaki Lighthouse with 360-degree views
- Powerful coastal terrain created by cliffs and strange rocks
- An open, stunning walk along the promenade
- Designated a prefectural natural monument
- Mamuya’s Grave
- There are vending machines and a shop around the parking lot
- It even appears in commercials
- Time Needed
- Miyako Island YouTube Short Video
- Access & Parking
- Higashi-Hennazaki Cape Nearby Information
- Summary
Higashi-Hennazaki Cape Ratings
Higashi-Hennazaki Cape Basic Information
| Hours | None in particular |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Lighthouse admission | 300 yen viewing donation |
| Time needed | ・About 1 hour if you climb the lighthouse ・About 30–40 minutes if you don’t |
| Official site | Miyako Island Tourism Association Official Information Site |
It seems you can climb the Higashi-Hennazaki Cape lighthouse during the following hours.
・Year-round 9:30–12:00
・[Afternoon] Mar–Sep, weekends etc. 13:00–17:00
・Weekdays 13:00–16:30
・Oct–Feb 13:00–16:30
Source: Higashi-Hennazaki Lighthouse | Miyako Island Tourism Association Official Information Site
The Highlights
A roughly 2 km stunning cape jutting out at Miyako Island’s easternmost point
Higashi-Hennazaki is a cape stretching long and thin into the sea from Miyako Island’s eastern edge, characterized by dramatic terrain about 2 km in total length.
In a distinctive setting with sea spreading out on both sides, you can enjoy a grand panoramic view overlooking the Pacific and the East China Sea at once.
The white Hennazaki Lighthouse with 360-degree views
A white lighthouse stands at the cape’s tip, and from the observation deck you can take in almost 360 degrees of sea views.
It’s also highly popular as a sunrise spot, letting you experience the dynamic scenery so characteristic of Miyako Island.
Powerful coastal terrain created by cliffs and strange rocks
Both sides of the cape are cliffs about 30–40 m high, with rocks born of wave erosion and a rugged coastline continuing.
The contrast with the clear sea is beautiful, and photogenic scenery spreads out.
An open, stunning walk along the promenade
A well-kept promenade continues along the cape, letting you walk to the tip while feeling the sea breeze.
The openness of being surrounded by sky and sea is perfect for a stroll on a drive, too.
Designated a prefectural natural monument
Higashi-Hennazaki is designated as a prefectural natural monument.
Mamuya’s Grave
Mamuya’s Grave is a small grave near Higashi-Hennazaki, where a tale of tragic love remains.
It’s known for a legend that the peerless beauty Mamuya, refusing an unwanted marriage, threw herself into the sea.
Set in a quiet place overlooking the cape and sea, it’s popular as a spot to visit together with Higashi-Hennazaki sightseeing.
There are vending machines and a shop around the parking lot
Around the parking lot there’s a shop selling zenzai (sweet bean dessert), ice cream, and more, and there are vending machines if you want to buy drinks.
There was also a space to rest and a restroom.
It even appears in commercials
Because Higashi-Hennazaki is such a beautiful place, it’s sometimes used as a filming location for car commercials and the like.
Source: https://www.suzuki.co.jp/car/drive/12/
Time Needed
The time needed is about 1 hour if you climb the lighthouse, and about 30–40 minutes if you don’t.
Also, it takes about 5 minutes round trip from the parking lot to the lighthouse.
Miyako Island YouTube Short Video
Here’s a short video of Miyako Island — please take a look!
Access & Parking
| Access | About 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport |
| Address | Shirobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
From the parking lot to the Higashi-Hennazaki Lighthouse is about 500 m, and you can walk there.
The promenade is wide and the views are beautiful, so you can go while enjoying yourself.
Higashi-Hennazaki Cape Nearby Information
Activities on Miyako Island
On Miyako Island, marine sports such as snorkeling, diving, and SUP in the crystal-clear sea are hugely popular.
On some tours you might even be lucky enough to see sea turtles, so be sure to enjoy them!
Oceans Resort Miyakojima
A resort hotel on Miyako Island’s east coast, prized for an open location adjacent to a golf course.
There are also villa-type rooms with a private pool in every room, for a quiet stay overlooking the sea.
With an ocean-view restaurant and an observation large bath, its facilities for fully enjoying nature are ample, too.
Summary
Higashi-Hennazaki Cape is a tourist spot prized for a grand panorama unique to Miyako Island’s easternmost setting and the stunning view from the lighthouse.
You can experience nature’s power while walking the promenade, and stops like Mamuya’s Grave and the shop are plentiful, too.
The time needed is about 30 minutes to 1 hour — easy to tour — so be sure to visit as a standard stop on a Miyako Island drive.
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