Sunayama Beach Miyakojima Island, Okinawa Japan

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The symbol of Sunayama Beach is its arch shaped rock formed by centuries of crashing waves cutting a natural gate into the coral wall. This arch is know by many all over Okinawa and Japan and tends to be the image most recognized when someone mentions a beach on Miyako-jima Island. Besides the arch Sunayama Beach is known for its fine white powdery sand and stunning emerald green waters.

Sunayama Beach is located only 4km from Miyako-jima Island’s main city of Hirara it is a popular beach with locals and tourist, yet it never really seems crowded. Marine sport equipment is available from a rental service or feel free to lay in the sand and soak up the beauty of the location.

 

Sunayama Beach Location/Access Map

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From Miyako Airport:
Approx. 15 min. by car (via highway)
From Hirara Port:
Approx. 15 min. by car (via highway)

Address: 705 Hirara Nikadori,
Miyakojima City, Okinawa 906-

 

Miyako Islands Hotels & Resorts

 Location  Rating  Hotel Name
 Miyako Is. 4 star hotel Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima
 Miyako Is. 4 star hotel Miyakojima Tokyu Resort 
 Miyako Is. 4 star hotel Hotel Breeze Bay Marina 
 Miyako Is. 5 star hotel Shigira Bayside Suite