Sunayama Beach, an excellent location on Miyako Island
Sunayama Beach is located on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture.
With its silky white sands and clear waters, it is a popular spot among tourists.
It is an attractive place because of its easy accessibility and the beauty of its natural formations.
From Sunayama Beach, it is possible to view the islands of Irabu and Ikema.
Use of Sunayama Beach is free of charge. There are no specific hours of operation or swimming hours, so use your discretion. Toilets and showers are available, but there are no lockers, so be sure to take care of your valuables.
Point 1: Natural arch rock formed by coral reefs can be seen.
On Sunayama Beach, you can see a natural arch rock.
The coral reefs that have been carved out over a long period of time form a cave-like structure. The sea seen through the archway rocks also looks attractive.
Sunayama Beach is a great place to watch the sunset. During certain periods of the summer, the sunset between the arch rocks has become a popular sight.
Since 2018, access to the arch rocks has been prohibited due to the risk of collapse.
Point 2: Clear and beautiful sea
The charm of Sunayama Beach lies in its crystal clear waters.
The sea of Miyakojima is cleaner than other seas because of the coral reefs.
In addition, since there is no river in Miyakojima, dirt from the river does not come out to the sea, so you can see a very clean sea.
The shallower the water is, the clearer it is, and the deeper the water is, the bluer it becomes. It is recommended to just enjoy watching the gradation of the ocean.
Sunayama Beach is suitable for swimming, so other beaches are recommended for snorkeling and surfing.
Point 3: Easy access from downtown Miyakojima
Sunayama Beach is located in an easily accessible location from downtown Miyakojima.
It is about 4 km from downtown Miyakojima and takes about 10 minutes to get there. From Miyakojima Airport, it is about 8 km away and takes about 20 minutes. If you use a car, it will not take much time.
Compared to other beaches on Miyako Island, it is relatively easy to access.
Therefore, it is possible to book a hotel in downtown Miyakojima and go to Sunayama Beach.
There are many free parking lots at Sunayama Beach.
