Blue Turtle | An Ocean-View Cafe Restaurant and Bar by Toguchi-no-Hama (Irabu, Miyako)

Blue Turtle is a cafe restaurant and bar standing right beside Toguchi-no-Hama, Irabu Island's representative white-sand beach. From the sea-facing terrace you can take in the dazzling Miyako Blue sea and the arcing sandy beach, cherished as one of Irabu Island's finest ocean views. By day you can enjoy Western dishes such as Miyako-beef hamburg curry, steak and acqua pazza, and smoothies; at night, as a bar, dishes using local ingredients and drinks. The four kinds of ice cream are popular too. With about 60 seats including the interior and terrace, it has free parking, toilets, showers and detox water. About 5 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport, and about 23 minutes from Miyako Airport via the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. Easy to drop by before or after swimming or a beach stroll, with an especially beautiful view spreading out at sunset time. Open year-round (except in bad weather).

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Map & Access

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Irabu 1352-16, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 22:00 (L.O. 21:00). Two-part day/evening by day of week (Tue to Sun 11:00 to 17:00 and 17:00 to 22:00; Monday may be evening only). Last entry around 20:45 as a guideline
ClosedOpen year-round (except in bad weather)
FeeFree (food separate. Guideline: lunch about 2,000 to 3,000 yen, dinner about 5,000 to 6,000 yen / beach parasol rental 1,000 yen, BBQ plan 11,000 yen, etc.)
ParkingAvailable, free
Contact0980-74-5333 / https://blueturtle.jp/

Visiting tips & what to bring

Right beside Toguchi-no-Hama, with strong sea wind and sun, so a hat and sunscreen give peace of mind. As the terrace seats are outdoors, take sun-shade measures in summer. With free parking, toilets and showers, it is an easy facility to drop by even after beach use. You can access the sand in sandals, and the footing is relatively good. At sunset and popular times it can get crowded, so booking or visiting with time to spare is recommended.

For families with small children

Facing Toguchi-no-Hama with free parking, toilets and showers, it is an easy shop to use even with small children as a set with sea play. The terrace seats are open with views to enjoy too. A pushchair is hard to push on the sand, so take care. As the sun and sea wind are strong, preparing a hat, sunscreen and a change of clothes is reassuring. Confirming by phone in advance whether there is baby food or a children's menu is reliable.

FAQ

Q.Is it right by Toguchi-no-Hama? Can you use it after swimming?

A.Yes. Blue Turtle is beside Toguchi-no-Hama, directly connected to the beach. With free showers, toilets and parking, it is very convenient to drop by before or after swimming or a beach stroll.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Free parking is provided. It is easy to use as a base when visiting Toguchi-no-Hama, and access by car is the basis.

Q.What is the rough budget?

A.As a guideline, lunch is about 2,000 to 3,000 yen and dinner about 5,000 to 6,000 yen. You can enjoy Miyako-beef hamburg curry, steak, acqua pazza, smoothies and ice cream.

Q.Please tell me the access and travel time.

A.About 5 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport, and about 23 minutes from Miyako Airport via the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. As public transport is limited, visiting by hire car is recommended.

Q.Can you see the sunset well? What is the recommended time?

A.With a sea-facing location, the evening sunset time has an especially beautiful view. If you prioritise the scenery, visiting around the time before sundown is recommended.