A bridge connecting Miyako and Irabu islands above blue water, with sweeping sea views along the island-hopping route.
Highlights
- A 3,540 m sea crossing
- Between Miyako and Irabu islands
- Scenery beyond the bridge
A crossing through Miyako blue
Opened in 2015, the 3,540 m bridge connects Miyako and Irabu islands. Its long line across the water makes a striking part of the landscape, with pale shallow water and deeper blue appearing along the route.
Sea views stretch ahead toward the next island. Changing shades of water add to the open feeling of the crossing.
Exploring the area
The crossing fits naturally into a day including a walk or a meal on Irabu Island. Allowing time beyond the bridge gives the drive a destination and reveals the contrasting scenery of the two islands.
Before visiting
Photographs and scenic breaks belong at designated stopping places, separately from driving. Local traffic instructions apply throughout the route.
