Best Spots With Great Nature In Okinawa

Yonaha-maehama Beach, The Best Beach In The EastYonaha Maehama Beach

The most beautiful beach in the East under the huge sky without any obstructions. The nice view of the bridge connecting Kurima-jima Island is also attractive. As the sun shines strongly, the beautiful color of the water appears. But in the off-season, you can enjoy beach combing.

White Beach and Heavenly Scenery with Great TransparencyHamajima, Phantom Island

30 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, if you can see the pure white Shirahama shining in the place where the color of the sea changes, it is a phantom island. This island, which can only be reached by boat, has a beautiful view of the sea and blue sky. It is also a snorkeling spot.

The White and Smooth Beach on which You can Walk Barefoot and the Clear Water, Like a ParadiseToguchi-no Hama Beach

The beautiful beach makes me disbelieve my own eyes. 'Toguchi no Hama' is said to be the most beautiful beach in Irabu Island. So, it's like a paradise with white sand.

Heart Shaped Rock Calling Happiness In Ikema IslandHeart Rock

It's a mysterious spot with a heart-shaped coral reef that had swelled and eroded for long ages. The beautiful ocean in front of your eyes, why don't you wish for happiness?

A Phantom Beach Appears At Low TideShimoji Airport 17 End

17END beach on Shimojishima in Miyakojima Islands. Famous as a beach that appears at low tide. It is a beautiful blue beach even at high tide, but it transforms into a phantom beach where the beach appears at low tide. It's right next to Shimojishima Airport, so if you're lucky, you may encounter touch-and-go. If you come to Miyakojima, this is one of the places you should visit.

The Most Beautiful Beach In Okinawa! An Emerald Green BeachNishi Beach

The island where ordinary people can go and which locates in the southernmost in Japan is Hateruma Island in Okinawa. Nishi beach is in northwest of the island and the most beautiful beach in Japan. Many people come to the island for the beach every year.

Nameless Beach, But The Most Transparent In Ishigaki IslandKabira Bay

The opposite side of famous Kabira Bay. It's a beach known to only people in the know. It has the most transparent sea water in Ishigaki Island, and also many spots that make us want to take photos. This is where I always visit if the weather is fine.

Spiritual Power Spot! Daisekirinzan, Sanctuaries Of Ryukyu MythsDaisekirinzan

A spiritual power spot in Okinawa where the Ryukyu myths are still alive. Located such a place, and you can visit some sanctuaries by just walking along the path with a guide. Rising rock mountain, an observatory above the sea…although you are unbelieving, must feel something strong!◎No holidays Open: 9:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar 16:00) Barrier-free course for wheelchairs Entrance Fee: adult ￥820 check out HP for child and discounts

The Setting Sun Seen From West Pier In Taketomi IslandWest Pier (Nishi Sambashi)

The nearest island from Ishigaki is Taketomi. Located in the west side of the island, West Pier (Nishi Sambashi) is a popular spot to see the beautiful sunset! Only people who stay in the island can see this ever-changing scenery.◎To go to Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Port (Terminal for isolated islands), use An'ei Kanko's reguler express ferry /10~15min /round-trip 1150yen

So Beautiful Marble! Great View From Tetrapods! Hateruma BlueHateruma Port

We Will Deliver The Charm of Zamami Furuzamami Beach

Zamami Island, Okinawa Prefecture. An island full of charm. You can relax and play in the sea. It's beautiful. It's an island full of coral, sand, water, and everything else.

Okinawa Superb View Beach in Winter Beach51

Okinawa in December is very warm during the day. The sea was comfortable and really healed. In winter, a trip to Okinawa in the south is really good. beach51 has photogenic scenery here and there. It is a recommended spot for a superb view beach.

Road with Palm Trees Satake Yaeyama Yashi Memorial Hall

A road with large palm trees. It's an Instagram-worthy spot on Ishigaki Island, which is wonderful no matter where you take it.

Hatoma-jima Island Time With Relaxing Clear Blue SeaHatoma-jima Island Beach

Hatoma-jima Island is famous as a location of Japanese TV series 'Ruri-no Shima (Sapphire Island), and has beautiful sea around it. I was very moved with much more beautiful sea than that of other islands of Okinawa.◎Hatoma Island is small that you can walk around. There're no remarkable tourist spots, you can enjoy the slow island time leisurely.

Powerful CliffsMuiger Cliffs

Looking up at the cliff from below, it was very dynamic. It was so powerful that I thought if it collapsed. The promenade is well maintained and it is easy to go sightseeing. This is one of the spots you should definitely stop by when sightseeing in Miyakojima.

Little-Known Superb View BeachKabira Tabaga

This is a little-known beach near Kabira Bay. You have to go through a rattling road to get here, but the spectacular view that awaits you.

Sanctuary Cave with Holy Energy, So You Should Worship before EnteringNudokubiabu

It is difficult to visit here without guide. Roots of Indian laurel dangle and sunbeams come through the leaves in the sanctuary cave. And you should worship before entering because it is a spiritual place and was also a air‐raid shelter.

Heart Rock in the Blue SeaTeenu Beach Heart Rock

Heart Rock located on Tine Beach is said to be a power spot for love. It was difficult to look for places that looked like hearts and take pictures as soon as there were no people around, but I was very satisfied with what I saw. I want to go a little more at high tide next time.

Gorgeous Terrace In Front Of The Beautiful Nishibama BeachNishibama Beach

Nishibama Beach in Akashima Island of Okinawa. It's proud of beautiful white sands and dynamic gradations of the sea. Nishibama Beach Terrace makes it possible for us to have the gorgeous view all to ourselves! Just sitting and gazing this view, we'll be fascinated completely with the amazing ocean view.

Ocean All Of Your Sight! Hatenohama Island With Only White BeachKumejima Island Hate-no Hama Beach

Accessible from Kumejima Island by boat, an island with only white sandy beach is called Hatenohama. Correctly, there're three such islands, and you can see the emerald ocean and white sandy beach in all af your sight from the farthest one. Enjoy the sea of Okinawa to your heart content! By the way, they're so moving from the airplane.◎You need to take part in the tour to Hatenohama. If you want to look it from airplane, ride a plane to Miyako-jima Island, and take right side seats. But as the route and the weather, you may not be able to look it.

Panoramic Landscape Of Ishigaki Island From Mount Nosoko ObservatoryMount Nosoko

The landscape seen from the Mount Nosoko (Nosoko Maapee) is extremely beautiful in Ishigaki Island. What is more, you can access by car to the halfway, then walk up only 20min to the top. Such easy mountain climb is one of the attraction of this spot.◎You need 40min for the mountain climb, but 20min from a parking area in Nosoko Forest Road.

Like A Picture Postcard! Blue Gradation Scene Weaved From The Sky & OceanTamatorizaki Observatory

The scenery seen from the lush plants of southern countries is like an art the nature has created. White waves between the shallow beach and the deep sea. Gently curved horizontal line makes us realize the sphere of the earth.

Colorful Jewelry Box Of The Sea! The Largest Gregarious Area Of Rich CoralsSekisei Lagoon

The largest area of coral reefs between Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island. This day, I went around the north of Kuro-shima and Aragusuku-jima on a boat and dived, I could see the colorful corals growing vividly. It's a treasure of Japan that I want to protect forever.