Miyagi Island
宮城島
A peaceful Okinawan island featuring ancient archaeological sites, historic castle ruins, and traditional sugarcane fields connected by scenic bridges.
What it is
- A 5.54 square kilometer island located between Henza Island and Ikei Island in Okinawa.
- A historic location once used as a place of exile for the Ryukyu Kingdom.
- An agricultural community primarily focused on the production of sugarcane.
- A site of human habitation dating back approximately 3,000 years at Shinugudo.
What to see
- The Hitaki peak which serves as the highest point at 121.4 meters.
- Stone walls from the Gusuku period located at the Tomari Gusuku site.
- The Tobaru Bridge connecting the island to neighboring Henza Island.
- The Ikei Ohashi Bridge providing a path to Ikei Island.
- Traditional landscapes across the four districts of Ikemi, Uehara, Miyagi, and Tobaru.
Getting there
- Access is available via a community bus service operated by Uruma City.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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