Miyako Island Beaches

The Shimajiri Mangrove Forest is the largest mangrove colony in the Miyako Islands and a city natural monument, where you can observe every mangrove species native to Miyako Island. A wooden boardwalk makes for an easy "forest of the sea" stroll. Here's the guide.

Funausagi-banata on Irabu Island's north coast is a stunning viewpoint whose name means "the cape that sees off boats." From the cliff top, a grand panorama of coral reefs and Miyako Blue spreads out. Here's the guide to its appeal and parking.

Muiga Cliff in southeastern Miyako Island quietly overlooks Shichimata Coast, with a majestic sea panorama from 30-meter cliffs, a spring of life below, and winter whale watching. Here's the guide to highlights, access, and parking.

The Makiyama Observation Deck at Irabu Island's highest point has a unique building shaped like a grey-faced buzzard in flight, with a full view of Irabu Ohashi Bridge and emerald-green sea, plus a subtropical primeval forest trail. Here's the guide.

Higa Road Park is a stunning spot on a rise on Miyako Island's east coast, with Miyako Blue before you — popular for sunrises, starry skies, and as a rest stop on a drive. Here's the guide to highlights, time needed, parking, and nearby spots.

The Ryugujo Observation Deck is Kurima Island's top sightseeing landmark, with a distinctive "Dragon Palace" look and a grand panorama of Yonaha Maehama, Kurima Ohashi Bridge, and Irabu Island. Here's the guide to highlights, access, and parking.

The Matsunoki Observation Deck on Kurima Island is a locals' secret gem shaped like a Ryukyu pine, where you can quietly have views of Kurima Fishing Port, Kurima Ohashi Bridge, and Yonaha Maehama all to yourself. Here's the guide.

The Kurima Ohashi Bridge Observation Deck on a hill on Kurima Island offers a full view of the 1,690 m Kurima Ohashi Bridge, the Miyako Blue sea, and Yonaha Maehama across the water. Here's the guide to highlights, access, and parking.

The Higashi-Hennazaki Observation Deck lets you take in the scenic Higashi-Hennazaki Cape from a rise, with a white lighthouse and endless Miyako Blue. Here's the guide to its appeal, access, and nearby spots.

Nishi-Hennazaki Cape in northwestern Miyako Island is a popular cape overlooking Ikema Ohashi Bridge and the Miyako Blue sea, known for lined-up wind turbines and beautiful sunsets. Here's the guide to highlights, time needed, and parking.