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.
Beaches
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.
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.
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.
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.
AttractionsIrabu Island Guide: Best Beaches, Views & Things to Do (Miyako)
The complete Irabu Island travel guide near Miyakojima — the best beaches, scenic viewpoints, snorkelling and activities, model courses and how to get there.