Miyako Island has many beautiful beaches, and among them “Boraga Beach” is popular as a spot where you can fully feel the appeal of nature.
Featuring clear water and interesting terrain, it’s known as a beach where you can enjoy snorkeling and marine activities.
What’s more, a major feature of this beach is a pool that uses natural spring water.
Beyond swimming in the sea, it’s a rare beach where you can also play in a cool spring-water pool, beloved by many tourists and locals.
In this article, we’ll cover the appeal and highlights of Boraga Beach, plus nearby details like parking and access. If you’re looking for a beach to visit on your Miyako Island trip, please use this as a reference.
- Boraga Beach Ratings
- Boraga Beach Basic Information
- The Highlights
- A beach named after the “Boraga” spring
- A snorkeling spot to see coral reefs and tropical fish
- Varied natural coastal terrain
- A facility where you can enjoy the sea and a pool at once
- Marine experiences like kayaking and diving
- The mysterious “Pumpkin Hole” limestone cave tour
- Well-equipped with showers, changing rooms, and more
- Easy ocean play with rental gear
- A relatively uncrowded, quiet atmosphere
- Notes for Boraga Beach
- Boraga Beach YouTube Short Video
- Access & Parking
- Nearby Information
- Summary
Boraga Beach Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Boraga Beach Basic Information
| Swimming season | – |
| Hours | Apr 1–Oct 31 8:00 AM–7:00 PM: Golden Week, Jul–Aug 9:00 AM–6:00 PM: otherwise, through Oct 31 |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Swim gear rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official site | https://boraga-pool.com/ |
The Highlights
A beach named after the “Boraga” spring
The beach’s name comes from a nearby spring called “Boraga” (保良泉).
There’s a natural pool that uses this spring water, and it’s known as a rare beach where you can enjoy both the sea and a pool.
A snorkeling spot to see coral reefs and tropical fish
The sea at Boraga Beach is very clear, and within the reef you can see coral and colorful tropical fish.
Since you can see fish even in the shallows, even snorkeling beginners can casually enjoy the underwater world.
Varied natural coastal terrain
Beyond the sandy beach, rocky areas and coral reefs also spread out — another feature of this beach.
There’s complex terrain created by nature, so you can enjoy various sea views depending on where you are.
A facility where you can enjoy the sea and a pool at once
Boraga Beach has a pool that uses natural spring water.
After playing in the sea, you can rest your body in the pool or rinse off the salt, making it popular with families, too.
Marine experiences like kayaking and diving
At Boraga Beach you can enjoy not only snorkeling but also marine activities like kayaking and intro diving.
There are rental gear and tours, so even beginners can join casually.
The mysterious “Pumpkin Hole” limestone cave tour
In this area, the “Pumpkin Hole” exploration tour — heading from the sea to a limestone cave by kayak — is also popular.
It features a huge, pumpkin-shaped stalactite, letting you experience mysterious scenery.
Well-equipped with showers, changing rooms, and more
Boraga Beach has facilities like showers, changing rooms, restrooms, and lockers, so even tourists can use it with peace of mind.
Easy ocean play with rental gear
There are rentals like snorkel sets and parasols, so you can enjoy the sea casually even without your own gear.
A relatively uncrowded, quiet atmosphere
Miyako Island has many famous beaches, but Boraga Beach has a relatively calm atmosphere, recommended for those who want a leisurely time.
Notes for Boraga Beach
There were notes about swimming posted on a sign at Boraga Beach.
Boraga Beach YouTube Short Video
Please take a look at the Boraga Beach YouTube short video!
Access & Parking
| Access | About 35 minutes by car from Miyako Airport |
| Address | 1139-1 Bora, Shirobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa 906-0101 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
Boraga Beach has a parking lot.
Please check the Google Map below for parking details.
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!
Namyu the place
A luxury villa resort of just five buildings in Bora, Shirobe, Miyako Island, prized for an overwhelming location where each building overlooks the vast Miyako Blue ocean.
Each villa has a heated infinity pool and terrace, for a private stay limited to one group per building.
Summary
Boraga Beach is a popular Miyako Island beach prized for clear water and rich nature.
Beyond being known as a snorkeling spot where you can enjoy coral reefs and tropical fish, it also has a pool using natural spring water and plenty of activities like kayaking and diving.
With good facilities, it’s easy for tourists to use, and its relatively uncrowded, calm atmosphere is another draw. It’s a perfect spot for anyone who wants to savor the beautiful, Miyako-style sea or spend leisurely beach time.
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