A complete guide to the sea and beaches of Irabu Island.
Covers low-tide timing at 17END, snorkeling conditions at Nakanoshima Beach, quiet hidden beaches, and the best sunset spots.
Details such as available facilities, safety tips, parking locations, and beach access are carefully explained for travelers.
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.