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Ie Island | Almost Every Beach on the Island, from Popular to Hidden

Every beach on Ie Island off northern Okinawa, from the well-equipped Ie Beach to unmarked hidden spots, plus Gusukuyama and the island's viewpoints.

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Beach of Ie island

Gusukuyama (Ie Island Tacchu) | 291 Steps to the Island’s Landmark Peak — Access Guide

Gusukuyama, known as Ie Island Tacchu, rises about 172 m from the middle of the island. Climb 291 steps for a 360-degree panorama. Here is the access and parking info.

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Beach of Ie island

Ie Island | Ferry Times, Access and Getting Around the Island

How to reach Ie Island off northern Okinawa: ferry timetable and fares, parking at Motobu Port, and rental cars, bicycles and buses on the island.

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Beach of Ie island

Green Beach (Ishara-hama) | A Hidden Ie Island Beach — Access & Parking Guide

Green Beach (Ishara-hama) is an unmarked, hidden beach on the south side of Ie Island with untouched sand and coral offshore. Here is what to know before you go.

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Beach of Ie island

Watarūji | A Hidden White-Sand Beach on Ie Island — Access & Parking Guide

Watarūji is a hidden beach on the southwest side of Ie Island, with soft white sand and almost no visitors. Here is what to know before you go, plus access and parking.

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Beach of Ie island

Nyatiya Cave | Ie Island’s Fertility Power Spot — Access & Parking Guide

Nyatiya Cave on Ie Island is home to the "Bijiru stone" of fertility legend and was a wartime shelter known as the Cave of a Thousand People. Here is what to know.

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Beach of Ie island

GI Beach | A Little-Known Hidden Beach on Ie Island — Access & Activities

GI Beach is a quiet, little-known beach on Ie Island with clear water and fine white sand. Here is what to see, how to get there, and what is nearby.

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Beach of Ie island

Wajī Observation Deck | A Stunning Ie Island Viewpoint — Access & Parking Guide

The Wajī Observation Deck on the north side of Ie Island looks out over blue sea and green fields. Here is what to see, plus access and parking details.

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Beach of Ie island

Ie Beach | Ie Island’s Most Popular Beach — Snorkeling, Activities & Access Guide

Ie Beach is the best-equipped beach on Ie Island, with a jellyfish net, lifeguards, camping and more. Here is what to see, how to get there, and the ferry details.

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Beach of Ie island

Shinbiji | A Hidden Snorkeling Spot on Miyako Island — Parking & Area Guide

Shinbiji is a hidden spot on the north coast of Irabu Island, where a white stone staircase leads straight down to the Miyako Blue sea. Here's what to see, how to get there, and where to park.

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Miyako Island Beaches