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Cape Spots in Miyako Island Area

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  • Higashi-hennazaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Gusukube Bora
    An example of one of Miyako Island’s sightseeing areas is the cape of Higashi-hennazaki, which was designated as a national Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007. The promontory is approximately two kilometers in length, and it is possible to have an unbroken view of the beautiful Okinawan sea from the cape which projects out into the cobalt blue seas. It is also possible to climb up onto the lighthouse which is situated at the very end of the cape. As it is possible to see a perfect horizon from up on the lighthouse, it is known as a famous spot for the first sunrise of the New Year. In the springtime, the whole surface blooms in profusion with Easter Lilly and it is also recommended as a walking spot.
    Higashi-hennazaki image
  • Nishihenna Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Karimata
    A 15-minute drive from Miyako Airport. Situated on the northwestern side of Miyako-jima Island, visitors to this cape can take in emerald green ocean and forest and deep blue skies. Three huge white wind turbines stand in a row and blend in with the surrounding scenery. From an observatory on the cape, visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Ikema Ohashi Bridge, Ikema Island to the north, Irabu Island to the west, and Ogami Island to the east. The wind turbine power generation is a part of the Enetopia concept and the unique scenery created by the three turbines standing in a line has become a symbol of the Nishihenna Cape. Visitors can delight in the local scenery from the observatory and take a leisurely stroll to the tip of the cape using a walking path which traverses the area.
    Nishihenna Cape image
  • Nishikaigan Park / Cape Shiratorizaki
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Irabu Sawada
    This park is located on the northeastern tip of Irabu Island about a 45-minute drive from Miyako Shimojishima Airport Terminal. It features a promenade that extends from the bird-shaped Funausagibanata Observatory Facility to Cape Shiratorizaki. The reef that stretches along Cape Shiratorizaki has been designated as a Natural Monument of the city. The park's rest area doubles as an observatory that offers a scenic view of the contrast between the rugged rock faces, the greenery, the white sandy beaches, and the blue sky. It is possible to see as far as Nishihennazaki Cape and Ikema Island. The area around the park is one of the biggest diving spots on the island, so diving boats can frequently be seen anchored offshore. You may even catch a glimpse of manta rays swimming in the winter.
    Nishikaigan Park / Cape Shiratorizaki image
  • Osaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Prefecture
  • Hanare Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa
  • Ayumi
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Prefecture
  • Nishipama Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa
  • Pisseogan Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa
  • Yonahama Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi
  • Shiratorimisaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi
  • Seto Cape
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa
    Seto Cape image
  • Osaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi
Okinawa Miyako Island
Travel / Tourism Nature Cape

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