Attractions 17END Half Marathon 2026: Race Guide for Irabu Island (Miyakojima)
AttractionsStargazing on Irabu Island: 6 Dark-Sky Spots (Miyakojima)
Six stargazing spots on Irabu and Shimoji Island, Miyakojima. Where the Milky Way and Southern Cross appear, best months, car parks, and what to bring at night.
Attractions17END Half Marathon 2026: Race Guide for Irabu Island (Miyakojima)
17END Half Marathon 2026 on Irabu Island, Miyakojima. Race day November 8, entry by August 31. Courses, fees, scenic spots on the route, plus hotel and access tips.
Island LifeIrabu Island in a Typhoon: Bridge Closures and Power-Cut Prep (Miyako)
What happens on Irabu Island near Miyakojima when a typhoon approaches: Irabu Bridge closure criteria, power-cut prep, how to stay safe and hotel response explained.
BeachesToguchi-no-Hama: Irabu’s Powder-Sand Beach So Fine It Made Me Laugh
Toguchi-no-Hama on Irabu Island near Miyako has flour-fine white powder sand and emerald sea. The two entrances, Blue Turtle cafe, photo breakwater and 7 tips.
Attractions17END: The Reality Behind Irabu’s Famous Beach (Miyako)
17END near Irabu Island and Miyakojima is stunning, but the photos hide the reality: a 15-min walk, zero facilities, tetrapods. Low-tide timing, tips and FAQ.
AttractionsSUP on Irabu Island: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Guide (Miyako)
A complete guide to stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Irabu Island, Miyakojima — the best spots, tours, season, what to pack, and tips for beginners.
AttractionsMakiyama Observatory: Irabu’s Windy Lookout & Bridge View (Miyako)
Makiyama Observatory is the highest lookout on Irabu Island near Miyakojima, with a view of the whole Irabu Bridge and all three bridges. Wind tips, access and FAQ.
AttractionsRainy Day on Irabu Island: Indoor & Foodie Model Course
What to do on a rainy day on Irabu Island, Miyakojima — indoor spots, the Blue Cave, local food and a model course that works even when it pours.
AttractionsFunausagibanata Observatory: The Bird’s Gone, the View Stays (Irabu, Miyako)
Funausagibanata on Irabu Island near Miyakojima lost its sashiba bird statue in 2019, but the clifftop sea view, coral reef and sea turtles remain. Tips and FAQ.
Food GuideIrabu Island: Top 10 Lunch Spots Ranked, from Ocean-View Terraces to Seafood Bowls (Miyako)
The top 10 lunch spots on Irabu Island near Miyakojima, ranked: ocean-view terraces, port seafood bowls, Miyako soba and stylish cafes, with prices and tips.
Food GuideBlue Turtle: Toguchi-no-Hama Ocean-View Restaurant — Miyako Beef, Hamburg Curry & Sunset (Irabu)
Blue Turtle is an ocean-view restaurant right by Toguchi-no-Hama on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. Miyako beef hamburg curry, steak, sunset dinner, access and tips.
Food GuideObanmai Shokudo: ¥1,000 Seafood Bowls by Sarahama Port (Irabu, Miyako)
Obanmai Shokudo is a fishery-cooperative seafood diner at Sarahama Port on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. ¥1,000 seafood bowls, sea-view counter seats, hours and access.
Food GuideIrabu Soba Kame: Old-Folk-House Okinawa Soba with Bonito Stock (Irabu, Miyako)
Irabu Soba Kame serves Okinawa soba in an old folk house on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. House-made noodles, bonito-stock soup, kame-soba toppings, queue tips and access.
Food GuideMinato Shokudo New Hamaya: Clam-Stock Miyako Soba in a Container Diner (Irabu, Miyako)
Minato Shokudo New Hamaya serves clam-stock Miyako soba at a container diner on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. Bonito tataki, fisherman-style tuna, hours and access.
Food GuideNangoku Kitchen Painmi: Fisherman-Run Creative Plate Lunch on Irabu Island (Miyako)
Nangoku Kitchen Painmi is a fisherman-run creative dining on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. Island-vegetable plate lunches, tandoori chicken, dinner by reservation, access.
Food GuideShima-ryori Ryugu: Local-Ingredient Creative Dining on Irabu Island (Miyako)
Shima-ryori Ryugu is a creative dining on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. Miyako beef, bonito sashimi, over 10 island pastas, island-sweet desserts, reservations and access.
Food GuidePRIMONTE Sarahama: Back-Alley Italian on Irabu Island — Carbonara & 13-Spice Curry (Miyako)
PRIMONTE Sarahama is a back-alley Italian bar on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. Sarahama bonito tomato pasta, rich carbonara, 13-spice curry, sets, hours and access.
Food GuideSoraniwa Hotel & Cafe: Ocean-View Lunch on Irabu Island — Miyako Beef Hamburg (Miyako)
Soraniwa Hotel and Cafe is an ocean-view café on Irabu Island near Miyakojima. Miyako beef hamburg, swimming-crab Thai curry, sanpin tea, café-time sweets, hours and access.
StayIraph SUI Review: Irabu Island’s Luxury Collection Hotel (Miyako)
An honest review of Iraph SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: the Irabu-blue rooms, sunset champagne, a superb breakfast and Marriott perks.
StayKonpeki The Villa All Suite: Irabu Island Private Pool Villas (Miyako)
A review of Konpeki The Villa All Suite on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: just 8 private-pool villas, heated pools, mist saunas and an adults-only stay reborn in spring 2026.
StayVillabu Resort: Okinawa’s First All-Villa Resort on Irabu Island (Miyako)
A review of Villabu Resort on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: 6 private-pool villas, a guests-only private beach, red-tile gazebos, Bali-style rooms and Ryukyu dining.
StayFeliz Villa Suite Sawada: Kitchen-Equipped Villas on Irabu Island (Miyako)
A review of Feliz Villa Suite Sawada on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: 8 whole-building villas with full kitchens, heated private pools, roof terraces and a self-catering stay.
StayD’s GROW RESORT: Infinity-Pool Villas by Toguchi-no-Hama (Irabu, Miyako)
A review of an infinity-pool villa on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: just 3 villas by Toguchi-no-Hama, a sea-merging pool, full kitchens and a private self-catering stay.
StaySoraniwa: A 5-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Jacuzzi on Irabu Island (Miyako)
A review of the Soraniwa hotel on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: just 5 rooms, a rooftop jacuzzi under the stars, a 12-metre private-pool suite and a beloved island cafe.
StayVillaze: A Lagoon-Surrounded Whole-Building Villa on Irabu Island (Miyako)
A review of Villaze on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: a whole-building villa surrounded by a mangrove lagoon, a private pool, fishing, kayaking and sunset BBQ.
StayHotel South Island: A Practical, Affordable Base on Irabu Island (Miyako)
A review of Hotel South Island on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: a supermarket on the ground floor, a sea-view breakfast, Toguchi-no-Hama within walking distance and great value.
StayBlue Cove Terrace: An Unmanned, Long-Stay Hotel on Irabu Island (Miyako)
A review of Blue Cove Terrace on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: a self-check-in casual hotel with in-room washers, mini kitchens, free parking and great value for long stays.
BeachesToguchi-no-Hama: Irabu Island’s Best White-Sand Beach (Miyako)
A complete guide to Toguchi-no-Hama, the most beautiful white-sand beach on Irabu Island near Miyakojima — access, facilities, best season, photo spots and safety.
AttractionsSawada-no-Hama: Go for the Sunset, Not Midday (Irabu, Miyako)
Sawada-no-Hama on Irabu Island looks plain at midday but stuns at sunset. Why to go in the evening at low tide, the tsunami stones, and tips near Miyakojima.
AttractionsNakanoshima Beach: Irabu’s Natural Aquarium for Snorkelling
Nakanoshima Beach (Kayaffa) on Shimoji Island offers the best snorkelling in Miyakojima — fish at knee depth. Marine shoes, no facilities, the drop-off and access tips.
BeachesShinbiji: Irabu Island’s Hidden Stairway-to-Heaven Beach (Miyako)
Shinbiji on Irabu Island, near Miyakojima, is a hidden white stairway down to a cobalt-blue sea. How to find it, what to bring, the best season and nearby spots.
BeachesMagimoto-no-Hama: Shimoji’s Hidden White-Sand Beach (Miyako)
Magimoto-no-Hama on Shimoji Island is a near-deserted white-sand hidden gem across from Toguchi-no-Hama near Miyakojima — sand, a cave, access and no facilities.
BeachesHazama Beach: Irabu’s Quiet, Near-Deserted Hidden Beach (Miyako)
Hazama Beach on Irabu Island near Miyakojima is a near-deserted white-sand hidden gem 5 minutes from Toguchi-no-Hama — access, snorkelling, what to bring, FAQ.
BeachesNagahama Beach: The Unnamed Beach Beneath Irabu Bridge (Miyako)
The unnamed beach at Nagahama on Irabu Island near Miyakojima sits right beneath Irabu Bridge — a stunning view up at the 3,540m span, clear sea, access and tips.
BeachesOyadomari Beach & Turtle Rock: Irabu Bridge Front-On (Miyako)
Oyadomari Beach on Irabu Island near Miyakojima is the only spot to see Irabu Bridge front-on, with Turtle Rock, clear shallows, access and tips for this hidden gem.
BeachesYuni Beach: Miyako’s Phantom Sandbar That Appears Only at Low Tide
Yuni Beach is the phantom sandbar between Miyako and Irabu Islands, appearing only at low tide. How to get there by kayak or boat, best season, tides and tips.