Things to do in Miyakojima

Okinawa • Miyako Island | My absolute favorite hidden gem island to date is Miyako Island in Okinawa. Whenever friends are going to Okinawa, I always recommend they go if they have the time. It's also a destination I've always longed to visit again. ✈️ Getting there: Only accessible by plane. The flight from Naha Airport takes about 40 minutes, and flights are quite frequent. Direct flights are available from Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul, or you can transfer at these cities. There are two airports on the island: Miyako Island and Shimojima Island. Miyako Island is in the city center, while Shimojima Island is a bit further away but incredibly beautiful. When you land, there's a vast expanse of blue coral reef water – it's truly dreamy.

It’s worth a visit if you’re nearby. If you weren't nearby, I wouldn’t go out of your way to visit.

Located off the northeast coast of Ikema Island, there are over 100 coral reefs, with eight large tidal flats, hence the name Yabiji. The total area is comparable in size to Miyako Island, and in 2013 it was designated a natural monument. The tide level drops from spring to summer, and the lowest tide occurs on March 3rd of the lunar calendar, when the coral reefs appear like land, hence the name "Phantom Continent."

A very beautiful beach, which is also recommended in many guides. The coastline of the beach is quite long, and the sand is relatively silvery. The sea water is very clear and the sand is very comfortable.

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It's about a 20-minute drive from Miyakojima Airport 🚙 If you climb up the sand dune, you'll find a small beach 🏖️ The view of the white sand and Miyako blue sea was spectacular! The water was very clear, and some people were even snorkeling! The view from the arched rock was also beautiful!