Miyako-jima is the heart island of Miyako Islands located in approximately 300 km southwest from Okinawa main island.
The cape of Higashi-henna-zaki
It's a promontory with 2km long and up to 160 m wide, jutting into the sea at the eastern end of Miyako-jima.
The promontory is made up of limestone of raised coral reef. It's a nationally designated place of scenic beauty.
video (37 sec) Panari reef around the cape of Higashi-henna-zaki
Hennazaki lighthouse at the very end of the cape.
A cluster of Easter lilies (scientific name; Lilium longiflorum)
Seaside morning glory (scientific name; Ipomoea pes-caprae)
Near the road is a rock which is a grave of Mamuya.
Mamuya is said to be a legendary beauty who threw herself into the sea here.
Sunayama Beach
Video (46 sec) Scenery around the Sunayama Beach
Miyakojima Tropical Botanic Garden
Adan (scientific name; Pandanus odoratissimus) It's inedible for people, but said to be a favorite for coconut crabs.
Chinese hibiscus In Okinawa it's called Akabana; aka (red), bana (flower)
Shell ginger
Arriving at Kurima-jima island passing through Kurima bridge over the sea. This is the observatory for Kurima bridge.
Islands around Miyako-jima island
Kurima bridge with 1,690m long. The opposite side is Yonaha-maehama in Miyako-jima, a white sand beach with 7km long which is said to be the most beautiful beach in the Orient.
Yonaha-maehama is the start and goal of the triathlon race held in April annually.
Arriving at Irabu-jima island and Shimoji-jima island by ferry boat.
The map shows Shimoji-jima is very very close to Irabu-jima.
Heading to Toori-ike, a pond situated at the western coast in Shimoji-jima, through a path in the grove.
Toori-ike pond It's designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument in Japan.
This is a pond made of limestone eroded and its bottom is connected to the sea.
This is very popular for divers to move between the pond and the sea.
Sawada-no-hama, a scenic beach in Irabu-jima island.
A live coconut crab in the aquarium.
Hirara-ko, a main harber in Miyako-jima island.
End of Miyako-jima. return to List of scenic sites visited
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