Miyako Island (Miyakojima) Prefecture
A coral-fringed jewel of the southern Ryukyu chain, famous for 'Miyako Blue' waters and pristine beaches.
Latitude: 24.7709
Longitude: 125.3217
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Subheading: A coral-fringed jewel of the southern Ryukyu chain, famous for 'Miyako Blue' waters and pristine beaches.
Capital / Main Hub: 24.7709
Nearest Airport: MMY (Miyako) / SHI (Shimojishima)
Access from Tokyo: Direct Flight from Tokyo (3h)
Recommended Stay: 3-5 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Yonaha Maehama Beach | Irabu Bridge | Higashi-Hennazaki
Signature Dish: Miyako Soba & Yukisio (Snow Salt)
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Attraction Names:
- Maehama Beach
- Yoshino Beach
- Sunayama Beach
Did You Know?:
- The island has no mountains or rivers, so no mud washes into the ocean, resulting in unmatched water clarity
- Connected by the Irabu Bridge, Japan's longest toll-free road bridge (3.5 km)
- Yukisio salt holds record mineral counts