Okinawa Island Guide

来間大橋

Kurima Ohashi

Kurima, Shimoji, Miyakojima City (Miyako Island)

Kurima Ohashi is a bridge that connects Miyako and Kurima islands. The scene can be vastly different depending on the tide. Many locals and visitors cross the bridge to enjoy the stunning views it offers.

Area： Miyako Islands, Other islands

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通り池

Tori-ike

Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City (Miyako Island)

Designated a natural monument by the Japanese government, tori-ike (lit. path lake) is known as a mystical lake harboring myths featuring mermaids and other sea creatures. Tori-ike consists of two lakes with 75-meter and 55-meter diameters and depths of 45 and 25 meters, respectively. The two lakes are interconnected under water and also linked to the ocean. This is a unique location where fresh and salt waters mingle, making it an ideal diving spot.

Area： Miyako Islands, Other islands

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西平安名崎

Nishihenna-zaki

Karimata, Hirara, Miyakojima-City (Miyako Island)

At this westernmost and northernmost cape of the island are wind turbines that generate power. The turbines provide an iconic view of the cape.

Area： Miyako Islands, Other islands

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池間大橋

Ikema Ohashi

Ikemama, Miyakojima City (Miyako Island)

Ikema Ohashi is a 1,425-meter-long bridge that connects Miyako and Ikema islands. The bridge was opened in February 1999 and cost 10 billion yen to build.

Area： Miyako Islands, Other islands

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砂山ビーチ

Sunayama Beach

Shimozaki, Hirara, Miyakojima City (Miyako Island)

The natural arch at Sunayama Beach was created over time by sea winds eroding the exposed reef. Sunayama typifies the beaches on Miyako Island that can be found in every guidebook.

Area： Miyako Islands, Other islands

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リーフイン国吉

Reef Inn Kuniyoshi

178 Aharen, Tokashiki Village (Tokashiki Island)
Tel: 098-987-2206
Category: Hostels & guesthouses
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Price range: Budget

Area： Kerama Islands, Other islands

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船浮

Funauki

Iriomote, Taketomi Town (Iriomote Island)

There is a spot on Iriomote Island that has been increasingly attracting the attention of tourists for the last several years. Funauki is a small, peaceful village with about 50 residents. The village is isolated from the rest of the island and has a tranquil feeling to it with a different sense of time. It has no paved roads or cars, and its lack of accessibility has preserved its natural beauty. Tours to Funauki are highly recommended.   Ferries for Funauki depart three or four times a day from Shirahama Port. To get to Funauki Village from Ishigaki Island, catch a ferry at Ishigaki Ritou Terminal bound for Uehara or Funaura Port on Iriomote, then proceed by bus to Shirahama Port and on to Funauki by ferry. It is quite time consuming to visit Funauki Village by yourself and can cost more than participating in an organized tour.