Attractions Obiiwa: The Giant Tsunami Boulder of Shimoji Island (Irabu, Miyako)
AttractionsSabaokiido (Sabautsugaa): Irabu’s Historic Well of 123 Steps (Miyako)
Sabaokiido (Sabautsugaa) on Irabu Island near Miyakojima is a historic clifftop well of 123 steps, where women carried water for 240 years. History, access, FAQ.
AttractionsObiiwa: The Giant Tsunami Boulder of Shimoji Island (Irabu, Miyako)
Obiiwa on Shimojishima near Miyakojima is one of the largest tsunami boulders in Japan, hurled atop a cliff by the 1771 Great Meiwa Tsunami. History, access and FAQ.
AttractionsNudokubi Abu: Irabu’s Hidden Cave of Banyan Roots & War History (Miyako)
Nudokubi Abu on Shimojishima near Miyakojima is a natural cave with hanging gajumaru roots, a wartime hearth and a power-spot stillness. How to find it, tips, FAQ.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AttractionsIrabu Island: 8 Best Things to See & Do (Miyakojima Guide)
8 best sights on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: Irabu Bridge, Toguchi-no-Hama, Toriike Pond, Nakanoshima, Makiyama, Nudokubi Abu, Sawada-no-Hama, Funausagibanata.
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AttractionsObiiwa: The Giant Tsunami Boulder of Shimoji Island (Irabu, Miyako)
Obiiwa on Shimojishima near Miyakojima is one of the largest tsunami boulders in Japan, hurled atop a cliff by the 1771 Great Meiwa Tsunami. History, access and FAQ.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.