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Beach Spots in Miyako Island Area

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  • Yonaha Maehama Beach
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Shimoji Yonaha 1199
    One of Miyako-jima Island’s best-known beaches, Yonaha Maehama Beach comprises 7 kilometers of pure-white sand; looking out to sea, visitors can see Kurima Bridge and Kurima Island in the distance. The water off the beach is crystal-clear, and contrasts beautifully with the coloration of the deeper water further out to sea. The beach is renowned for its fine grains of sand, and is the starting point for the Miyako-jima Triathlon. A comprehensive range of facilities are available, including showers and toilets.
    Yonaha Maehama Beach image
  • Sunayama Beach
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara
    Sunayama Beach is a beautiful natural beach that lies on the other side of a 10-meter-high white sand dune. There is a magnificent coral arch, created by weathering by the ocean winds over the years, that has been called a “natural work of art.” The waters off the beach are crystal clear, and the beach is very popular with both tourists and locals.
    Sunayama Beach image
  • Toguchi no Hama Beach
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Irabu Irabu
    One of Irabu Island’s finest beaches, Toguchi Beach is a crescent-shaped beach that stretches for 800 meters, with a gently shelving bottom and natural sand-dunes. The fine-grained sand and crystal-clear water combine to make this a very popular beach. There are two entrances to the beach, on the west and east sides; each of these areas has its own unique appeal. There are a number of restaurants and shops near the beach; toilets and showers are available. Beach equipment such as beach umbrellas, beach chairs, rubber swimming rings, etc. can be rented.
    Toguchi no Hama Beach image
  • Sawada Beach
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Irabu Sawada
    This natural beach was selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches in 1996. Situated in the Miyako Archipelago known for its beautiful waters, this beach exceptional even among these islands. The translucent shallows have gentle waves through which large and small rocks can be seen in the water. At low tide the waters recede so far that, at times, shrimp can be caught by hand. The beach has free facilities for showering, toilets, and nearby barbecue pits. Considered to be the most beautiful spot from which to watch the sunset in the Miyako Island area, the subtly changing sky when the sun slowly sets below the horizon is enough to take one's breath away.
    Sawada Beach image
  • Ukaba
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    Okinawa Miyako-gun Tarama Mura Shiokawa
    This beach is located just east of Maedomari Port on northern Tarama Island, which lies between Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island. The beachgoing season officially starts at the beginning of April each year. Access to the beach from the island's urban area is excellent due to its location next to the port. Thanks to the island's small population of only about 1,000 people, visitors can leisurely enjoy the views of beautiful clear waters without many signs of human presence. The combination of the extensive coral reefs the surround the island and its long sandy beaches make the island incredibly scenic on clear days.
  • Furusato Kaihin Park
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    Okinawa Miyako-gun Taramason
    This seaside park is located just west of Maedomari Port on northern Tarama Island, which lies between Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island. It can be conveniently accessed from both Shiokawa and Nakasuji, the island's two settlements. Its location along the road that circles the island makes it a great place to stop for a bit of fun while visiting other sightseeing spots on the island such as the Ungusuku Utaki sacred site and the Tarama Village Furusato Minzoku Gakushukan. It is included on the cycling route recommended by the local cycle rental service. The park features stone monuments and a shisa statue as well as covered rest areas with benches that offer great views of the clear waters that surround the island.
    Furusato Kaihin Park image
  • Tulliver Sunset Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Kugai 5500-11
Okinawa Miyako Island
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Let go of your image of a busy, ordered Japan and replace it with crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and relaxing folk music: You’ve arrived in Okinawa. A world away from the high intensity of Tokyo, Okinawans appear to live a laid-back beach life on this paradisiacal tropical island that lies in the middle of the East China Sea almost 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Japan’s most southern tip. Home to a spattering of islands, prepare yourself to discover underwater caves, star-shaped sand, and an island culture sometimes unrecognizable from mainland Japan.

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