SAWATA NO HAMA — Attraction in Miyakojima

Site Name: Sawada-no Hama Alternative Name: In the shire of Sawada hamlet close to Shimoji-Jima Airport, numerous rocks are rolling. These are believed to be drifted from the sea by the tsunami in 1771, just like "Obi-iwa" rock on the western shore of the neighboring Shimoji-Jima Island. Sunset probably very good view here. Low tide you can view the lots of interesting rocks. And you can also see 17END at this location....

Google has the wrong name. It's Sawadanohama (Sawada Beach). Wrong name aside, it's still a great beach. It's very safe and has shallow water for a very long ways. Great for kids and BBQs! Watching the sunset with a bonfire is probably the best way to...

Sunset probably very good here. Low tide is interesting as lots of unusual rock formations. Too much seaweed in the sea for me to swim. Also...