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Maja Beach on Miyako Island's east coast is a hidden gem beloved by locals, with a private-beach calm, snorkeling over coral on the west reef, and views of the sacred Ogami Island offshore. Here's the full guide.

Yonaha Beach North (Uramaehama) sits just north of the famed Yonaha Maehama, where you can have white sand and Miyako Blue almost all to yourself. Here's the guide to highlights, snorkeling, sunsets, access, and parking.

Oyadomari-no-hama on Irabu Island is a secluded beach with untouched nature and Miyako Blue water, right by Irabu Ohashi Bridge yet rarely crowded. Here's the guide to its features, access, parking, and nearby spots.

Hakuai WaiWai Beach in the Ueno district of Miyako Island is a hidden gem — a calm, breakwater-sheltered sea where you can swim easily and often meet sea turtles. Here's the guide to highlights, snorkeling, and parking.

Boraga Beach on Miyako Island is known for clear water and a rare natural spring-water pool alongside the sea. Enjoy snorkeling over coral, plus the Pumpkin Hole cave tour. Here's the guide to highlights, facilities, and parking.

Sawada-no-hama on Irabu Island is a natural beach chosen among Japan's Top 100 Beaches, known for countless tsunami boulders offshore and one of the Miyako area's finest sunsets. Here's the guide to its highlights, facilities, parking, and access.

Nagama-hama on Kurima Island is a hidden gem with about 1 km of white powder sand and exceptionally clear water. Known for the "Clownfish Mansion" snorkeling spot and stunning sunsets. Here's the guide to highlights, snorkeling, sunsets, and parking.

Miyako Sunset Beach is one of the island's finest sunset spots, where you can watch a round sun sink beyond Irabu Ohashi Bridge. Just 5 minutes from town with free parking, showers, and restrooms — plus snorkeling and SUP.

Nakanoshima Coast (Kayaffa) on Shimoji Island is a hidden "natural aquarium" where coral and clownfish appear just meters from shore. Its calm inlet suits beginners to serious divers. Here's the guide to highlights, access, parking, and what to bring.

17END on Shimoji Island is a world-class "phantom beach" that appears only at low tide, with emerald water, white sand, and planes passing overhead. Here's how to check the tide times, plus access and parking.