Sights in Miyako Jima
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Yonaha-Maehama
On the southwest coast, beautiful Yonaha-Maehama is a 6km stretch of white sand that attracts a lot of families and young folks due to its shallow waters. It's a lovely beach, but it can get crowded and the presence of the occasional jet-ski is a drawback. It's just before the Kurima-Ōhashi Bridge, on the north side.
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Sunayama
Just 4km north of Hirara you will find this excellent little beach, which lies at the bottom of a large sand dune (hence the name 'Sand Mountain Beach'). A cool stone arch at one side of the beach provides a bit of shade.
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Nagahama Beach
If you've had a look at the crowds at Yoneha-Maehama and decided you want something quieter, head across the Kurima-Ōhashi and drive to the northwest coast of Kurima-jima (来間島), where you will find the brilliant (and usually uncrowded) Nagahama.
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Miyako Traditional Arts & Crafts Centre
If you can pry yourself away from the beaches for a moment, there are a few sights in Hirara, including the Miyako Traditional Arts & Crafts Centre, which displays traditional island crafts – be sure to check out the minsā weaving looms on the 2nd floor. It's next to the small Miyako-jinja (宮古神社) and behind shops facing the Miyako Dai-ichi Hotel.
On the southeast corner of Miyako-jima are several attractions including Boraga Beach (保良川ビーチ), which is a popular spot for snorkelling and kayaking (with a hair-raisingly steep access road). Around the cape to the north, you'll find Yoshino Beach (吉野海岸) and Aragusuku Beach (新城海岸), two relatively…
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