Nishizato Street
The main shopping street in central Miyako.
- Area
- Okinawa · Miyako Island
- Getting there
- Central Hirara
- Yukishio (snow salt) sweets
- Miyako traditional textile items
- Awamori (island liquor)
More places nearby
Shima-no-Eki Miyako
A farmers' market for Miyako Island vegetables, fruit and sweets.
Irabu Bridge
One of Japan's longest toll-free bridges, with blue sea stretching on both sides.
Yonaha Maehama Beach
A beach with 7 km of fine white sand, considered one of the best in Asia.
Cape Higashi-Hennazaki
A long cape stretching into the Pacific. Climb the lighthouse at the tip to see the sea on both sides.
Kurima Bridge · Kurima Island
A bridge and small island near Maehama Beach; the island's observatory overlooks the sea.
Yabiji Coral Reef
A vast coral reef that rises above the sea only during spring's highest tides. Visit on a snorkeling tour.
Makishi Public Market
A market where seafood you choose downstairs is cooked for you upstairs.
Kokusai-dori Souvenir Street
Shisa lion figures, Ryukyu glass, dyed textiles — all your Okinawa souvenirs in one place.