{"id":8338,"date":"2026-10-14T12:35:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T03:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/?p=8338"},"modified":"2026-10-24T20:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T11:25:36","slug":"%e5%ae%ae%e5%8f%a4%e5%b3%b6%e3%81%ae%e9%80%9a%e3%82%8a%e6%b1%a0%e3%81%a8%e3%81%af%ef%bc%9f%e7%a5%9e%e7%a7%98%e7%9a%84%e3%81%aa%e3%82%b9%e3%83%9d%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e3%81%a8%e5%91%bc%e3%81%b0%e3%82%8c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338","title":{"rendered":"What Is Torigoe Pond on Miyako Island? Local Staff Explain How to Get There, Parking, and the Legend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One of the largest activity stores in Miyako Island<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,102,0) 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-size: 16px;\">Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi<\/span><\/strong>It is!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure many of you have come across the name \u201cToriike\u201d while researching tourist attractions on Miyako Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Toriike is located on Shimojishima, which is connected to Irabu Island by a bridge,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Two Ponds Connected to the Ocean<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll introduce the highlights and legends of Toriiike, how to get there from Miyako Airport, diving, and recommended spots in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since this is a place we visit on the Irabu Island sightseeing tour offered by Miyakojima ADVENTURE PiPi, I\u2019ve put together this summary from the perspective of our local staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Miyako Island Activity List\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Can be done in Miyako Island<br \/>\nClick here for activities!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af35f1cc5601\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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Ponds Connected to the Sea\">The Origins of the Two Ponds Connected to the Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E8%A8%AA%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%81%B3%E3%81%AB%E5%A4%89%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%A8%E6%83%85\" title=\"The ever-changing appearance of the pond with every visit\">The ever-changing appearance of the pond with every visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%8C%E3%80%8C%E6%80%96%E3%81%84%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A8%E8%A8%80%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E7%90%86%E7%94%B1%E3%81%A82%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC\" title=\"Why Torii Pond Is Said to Be &quot;Scary&quot; and Two Legends About It\">Why Torii Pond Is Said to Be \"Scary\" and Two Legends About It<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E4%BA%BA%E9%9D%A2%E9%AD%9A%E3%81%AE%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC\" title=\"The Legend of the Fish with a Human Face\">The Legend of the Fish with a Human Face<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E7%B6%99%E5%AD%90%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC\" title=\"The Legend of the Stepchild\">The Legend of the Stepchild<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E8%A6%8B%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%9E%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC\" title=\"Etiquette for Visitors\">Etiquette for Visitors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9%E3%83%BB%E9%A7%90%E8%BB%8A%E5%A0%B4%E3%83%BB%E6%89%80%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E9%96%93\" title=\"How to Get to Toriiike, Parking, and Travel Time\">How to Get to Toriiike, Parking, and Travel Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%83%BB%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\" title=\"Access from Miyako Airport and Shimojishima Airport\">Access from Miyako Airport and Shimojishima Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%A7%90%E8%BB%8A%E5%A0%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BB%E9%81%8A%E6%AD%A9%E9%81%93\" title=\"Parking Lot, Restrooms, Walking Trails\">Parking Lot, Restrooms, Walking Trails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E8%A6%8B%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E6%89%80%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E9%96%93\" title=\"Duration of the tour\">Duration of the tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AF%E4%B8%8A%E7%B4%9A%E8%80%85%E5%90%91%E3%81%91\" title=\"Diving at Toriiike is for advanced divers only.\">Diving at Toriiike is for advanced divers only.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B\" title=\"The Appeal of Diving at Toriiike\">The Appeal of Diving at Toriiike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%82%92%E9%98%B2%E3%81%90%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\" title=\"Precautions to Prevent Accidents\">Precautions to Prevent Accidents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%A8%E4%B8%80%E7%B7%92%E3%81%AB%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\" title=\"Nearby Attractions to Visit Along with Torii Pond\">Nearby Attractions to Visit Along with Torii Pond<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%8D%8B%E5%BA%95%E6%B1%A0\" title=\"Nabesoko Pond\">Nabesoko Pond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\" title=\"Nakanoshima Beach\">Nakanoshima Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#17END\" title=\"17END\">17END<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E6%B8%A1%E5%8F%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\" title=\"Watakuchi Beach\">Watakuchi Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\" title=\"Sawada Beach\">Sawada Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AF%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%A7%E3%82%82%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%91%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%81%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3\" title=\"You Can Even Take a Tour to Toriiike! Recommended Activities on Irabu Island\">You Can Even Take a Tour to Toriiike! Recommended Activities on Irabu Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\" title=\"Irabu Island Sightseeing Photo Tour\">Irabu Island Sightseeing Photo Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E9%9D%92%E3%81%AE%E6%B4%9E%E7%AA%9F%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\" title=\"Blue Cave Snorkeling\">Blue Cave Snorkeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96SUP\" title=\"Seaman Grove SUP\">Seaman Grove SUP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AB%E9%96%A2%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About the Toriike Pond on Miyako Island\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Toriike Pond on Miyako Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8338\/#%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%94%E3%81%AB\" title=\"in the end\">in the end<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is Street Pond in Miyako Island?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4690\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The surface of the Tori-ike Pond on Shimojishima, stretching out beyond the fence\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5743-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Torii-ike consists of two circular ponds\u2014one large and one small\u2014located on Shimojishima Island in Miyakojima City.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Officially known as \u201cShimojishima\u2019s Toriike Pond,\u201d it was designated on July 28, 2006 (Heisei 18),<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Designated as a National Scenic Spot and Natural Monument<\/span><\/strong>was done (Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/online.bunka.go.jp\/heritages\/detail\/174025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Cultural Heritage Online<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\uff09\u3002<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The pond, surrounded by rocks, is a deep blue, and when viewed from the observation deck, it has a breathtaking presence that makes you feel as if you might be sucked right in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Located about a 35- to 40-minute drive from Miyako Airport, this is a popular spot that many people visit while driving across the Irabu Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B5%B7%E3%81%A8%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AA%E3%81%8C%E3%82%8B2%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E6%88%90%E3%82%8A%E7%AB%8B%E3%81%A1\"><\/span>The Origins of the Two Ponds Connected to the Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3915\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A row of two ponds, one large and one small\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60_IMG_5729-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Torii-ike is<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Formed by a series of dolines (hollows created by the dissolution of limestone)<\/span><\/strong>These are two circular ponds, one large and one small (Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/online.bunka.go.jp\/heritages\/detail\/174025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Cultural Heritage Online<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\uff09\u3002<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to Miyakojima City, it is believed that this landform was created when two limestone caves connected to the sea collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In terms of size, the larger pond on the southwest side has a diameter of approximately 75 meters and a depth of about 40 meters on the seaward side, while the smaller pond on the northeast side has a diameter of approximately 55 meters and a depth of about 25 meters (Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.miyakojima.lg.jp\/soshiki\/kyouiku\/syougaigakusyu\/syougaikakusyu\/Tooriike.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Miyakojima City<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\uff09\u3002<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The two ponds are connected underwater, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Water depth varies with the tides<\/span><\/strong>It is also characterized by<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A8%AA%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E3%81%9F%E3%81%B3%E3%81%AB%E5%A4%89%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%A8%E6%83%85\"><\/span>The ever-changing appearance of the pond with every visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4637\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Toriike Pond and the Surrounding Greenery on a Sunny Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5746-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The appearance of the water's surface at Torii Pond changes depending on the weather, the time of day, and how the light hits it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On sunny days, the blue is deep during the daytime, while on cloudy days it takes on a more subdued hue, and so on,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Even the same place looks different every time you visit<\/span><\/strong>shows us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take photos, we recommend visiting during the daytime on a sunny day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%8C%E3%80%8C%E6%80%96%E3%81%84%E3%80%8D%E3%81%A8%E8%A8%80%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8C%E3%82%8B%E7%90%86%E7%94%B1%E3%81%A82%E3%81%A4%E3%81%AE%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC\"><\/span>Why Torii Pond Is Said to Be \"Scary\" and Two Legends About It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4545\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A deep pond surrounded by rocks\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5732-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The reason Torii Pond is said to be \u201cscary\u201d is not only because of the eerie atmosphere of a deep pond with an invisible bottom, but also because,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">There are two legends with sad endings that have been passed down.<\/span><\/strong>From.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both are legends that have been passed down through the ages and are featured in the Agency for Cultural Affairs\u2019 commentary (Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/online.bunka.go.jp\/heritages\/detail\/174025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Cultural Heritage Online<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\uff09\u3002<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, I\u2019ll briefly introduce the stories behind these two legends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BA%BA%E9%9D%A2%E9%AD%9A%E3%81%AE%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC\"><\/span>The Legend of the Fish with a Human Face<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5364\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/P6184884-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The Pond as Seen from the Observation Deck\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a legend that, long ago, a fisherman from this area caught a mysterious fish with a human face, known as the \u201chuman-faced fish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The fish with a human face is believed to be the embodiment of a sea spirit, and legend has it that a tsunami struck the village as punishment for capturing it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is said that Toridai Pond was formed when the ground collapsed at the site where the fisherman\u2019s house once stood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%B6%99%E5%AD%90%E4%BC%9D%E8%AA%AC\"><\/span>The Legend of the Stepchild<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4477\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The pond visible at the end of the walking path\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60IMG_5741-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another legend involves a mother who resented her stepchild (her husband\u2019s child from a previous marriage).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The mother tried to push her stepchild into the pond, but,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">I mistook my own child for someone else's and accidentally dropped them into the pond.<\/span><\/strong>It is reported that...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This sad legend is also one of the reasons why Torii Pond is said to be a mysterious and somewhat eerie place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A6%8B%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%81%A8%E3%81%8D%E3%81%AE%E3%83%9E%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>Etiquette for Visitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6587\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210415ir156_original-1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A person looking out at the pond from the shore of Torii Pond\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tori-ike is a place designated as a National Scenic Spot and Natural Monument, and it is carefully preserved.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you visit,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">View the scenery from the walking paths and observation areas; do not step outside the railings or throw objects over them.<\/span><\/strong>Make sure to do so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since this is a place steeped in legend, please visit with the intention of quietly enjoying the scenery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9%E3%83%BB%E9%A7%90%E8%BB%8A%E5%A0%B4%E3%83%BB%E6%89%80%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E9%96%93\"><\/span>How to Get to Toriiike, Parking, and Travel Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5235\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The stone monument bearing the name of the bridge, located at the entrance to the Irabu Bridge\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821-1280x961.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_0368-e1734591904821.jpg 2046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To get to Toriiike, cross the Irabu Bridge from Miyako Island, pass through Irabu Island, and head toward Shimojishima.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since it's difficult to get there by public transportation,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">It's convenient to rent a car or take a sightseeing tour<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With a parking lot and restrooms, it's a spot that's easy to stop at even while out for a drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Street Pond Basic Information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%20%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture (Shimojishima)<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>parking lot<\/td>\n<td>Available (about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot to the pond)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>About a 35- to 40-minute drive from Miyako Airport (via the Irabu Bridge)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>Toilet available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Map Code<\/td>\n<td>721 241 473*23 (Parking Lot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%83%BB%E4%B8%8B%E5%9C%B0%E5%B3%B6%E7%A9%BA%E6%B8%AF%E3%81%8B%E3%82%89%E3%81%AE%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9\"><\/span>Access from Miyako Airport and Shimojishima Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6765\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u4e0b\u5730\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Miyako-Shimojishima Airport Terminal\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u4e0b\u5730\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u4e0b\u5730\u7a7a\u6e2f\u5916\u89b3-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From Miyako Airport, it takes about 35 to 40 minutes by car.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It takes about 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport to the Irabu Bridge, and once you cross the 3,540-meter-long bridge, you\u2019ll arrive on Irabu Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shimojishima also has Shimojishima Airport (Miyako Shimojishima Airport Terminal), and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">If you're using Shimojishima Airport, you'll arrive directly on Shimojishima Island, where Toriike Pond is located.<\/span><\/strong>I will do so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since the airport names are similar, be careful not to go to the wrong rental car pickup location.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5074\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> About the Two Airports on Miyako Island<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/5081\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> About the Irabu Bridge<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%A7%90%E8%BB%8A%E5%A0%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BB%E9%81%8A%E6%AD%A9%E9%81%93\"><\/span>Parking Lot, Restrooms, Walking Trails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8352\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf61.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden Boardwalk Leading to Tori-ike Pond\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf61.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf61-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is a parking lot and restrooms at Torii Pond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From the parking lot, walk along the trail,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">About a 5-minute walk to the pond<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the car navigation system,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Map Code \"721 241 473*23\"<\/span><\/strong>Enter this to set the parking lot as your destination.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since there isn't much to block the sun along the walking trail,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Bring a hat and something to drink<\/span><\/strong>It is safe to do so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E8%A6%8B%E5%AD%A6%E3%81%AE%E6%89%80%E8%A6%81%E6%99%82%E9%96%93\"><\/span>Duration of the tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8357\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60.jpg\" alt=\"The walking path around Tori-ike Pond and the blue sky\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u901a\u308a\u6c60-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On our Irabu Island sightseeing tour, the itinerary is designed so that we head to the next stop, 17END, about one hour after arriving at Toriiike (including travel time).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Including the time spent walking along the trail, admiring the pond, and taking photos,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">If you set aside about an hour, you can enjoy it at a leisurely pace.<\/span><\/strong>The following is a list of the most common problems with the \"C\" in the \"C\" column.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many people combine this with nearby spots like 17END and Watari-guchi Beach to explore the area in about half a day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AE%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AF%E4%B8%8A%E7%B4%9A%E8%80%85%E5%90%91%E3%81%91\"><\/span>Diving at Toriiike is for advanced divers only.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4303\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b0\u246156592751.ee4f21c8766a0447e7439006a34d9114.20041105-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A diver making his way through an underwater cave bathed in sunlight\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b0\u246156592751.ee4f21c8766a0447e7439006a34d9114.20041105-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b0\u246156592751.ee4f21c8766a0447e7439006a34d9114.20041105-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b0\u246156592751.ee4f21c8766a0447e7439006a34d9114.20041105-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b0\u246156592751.ee4f21c8766a0447e7439006a34d9114.20041105-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b0\u246156592751.ee4f21c8766a0447e7439006a34d9114.20041105.jpg 1478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tori-ike ranks alongside \"The Demon King's Palace\" and \"Antonio Gaud\u00ed\"<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">One of Miyako Island's three major geological features<\/span><\/strong>It is a diving spot known as...<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Because the topography connects the deep pond to the open sea underwater,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Specialized dive sites where you dive with a guide from a dive shop<\/span><\/strong>It is considered to be a<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have little diving experience, we recommend starting with a try-dive in Miyako Island.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-tour.com\/activity\/diving.html?utm_campaign=diving&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_source=miyako-pipi-column8338\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Diving Tours on Miyako Island\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Diving Tours<br \/>\nFor more information! (External website)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%81%AE%E9%AD%85%E5%8A%9B\"><\/span>The Appeal of Diving at Toriiike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8353\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf62.jpg\" alt=\"The rock face and calm waters of Torii Pond\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf62.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf62-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When diving at Toriiike, you can experience a unique underwater landscape\u2014where the pond opens up into the open ocean\u2014that\u2019s rarely seen anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The scenery created by the light streaming in from above and the deep blue is,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">It\u2019s a completely different world from the view of Tori-ike seen from land<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the summer, when the south wind blows, waves tend to form, and depending on sea conditions, there may be days when diving isn't possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When the north wind blows<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">From October through May, the ocean tends to be calm, so there are many days when you can go diving.<\/span><\/strong>It's that time of year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/15691\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> About Diving Shops on Miyako Island<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BA%8B%E6%95%85%E3%82%92%E9%98%B2%E3%81%90%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E6%B3%A8%E6%84%8F%E7%82%B9\"><\/span>Precautions to Prevent Accidents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7955\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b01.jpg\" alt=\"A diver swimming over a coral reef\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b01.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/\u30c0\u30a4\u30d3\u30f3\u30b01-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, approximately 40 percent of all diving accidents nationwide occur in Okinawa Prefecture (Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp\/11kanku\/03kakuka\/10kotsu_taisaku\/R8kouhou07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\uff09\u3002<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the Miyako Islands as well, 10 people were involved in diving accidents over the five-year period from Reiwa 3 to Reiwa 7, and three of them died or went missing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When diving at a site with a topography similar to a pond,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Choose a dive site that matches your experience level, and be sure to dive with a local guide.<\/span><\/strong>It is important to<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you're not feeling well or haven't gotten enough sleep, don't push yourself, and avoid drinking alcohol the day before a dive.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/14677\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> About Experience Diving in Miyako Island<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%A8%E4%B8%80%E7%B7%92%E3%81%AB%E5%9B%9E%E3%82%8A%E3%81%9F%E3%81%84%E5%91%A8%E8%BE%BA%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88\"><\/span>Nearby Attractions to Visit Along with Torii Pond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6584\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20220301mk175_original-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The Irabu Bridge, stretching straight across the sea\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shimojishima, home to Torii Pond, and the neighboring island of Irabu are both home to many scenic spots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">5 Spots That Are Easy to Visit Along with Torii Pond<\/span><\/strong>the following.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%8D%8B%E5%BA%95%E6%B1%A0\"><\/span>Nabesoko Pond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18414\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/\u6d77\u5cb8\u306e\u9752\u3044\u5929\u7136\u30d7\u30fc\u30eb-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"An image of Nabesoko Pond, surrounded by rocks on Shimojishima Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><br \/>\nNabesoko Pond is a small pond surrounded by rocks, located at the end of the walking path at Torii Pond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You used to be able to get there via the walking trail, but it was damaged by a typhoon in 2016, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Currently, you cannot reach Nabesoko Pond from the walking trail.<\/span><\/strong>That's the situation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since the surrounding area consists of rocky terrain with poor footing, please do not venture beyond the point where the path ends; instead, enjoy the view from the observation area at Toriike Pond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81\"><\/span>Nakanoshima Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5365\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Nakajima Beach on Shimojishima, an island dotted with rocks\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_5468-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nakanoshima Beach is located on the west coast of Shimojishima, just a short drive from Torie Pond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rocks are scattered throughout the cove, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">A popular snorkeling spot<\/span><\/strong>There are<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At natural beaches without lifeguards, the current becomes stronger as the tide comes in, so be sure to check the tide schedule before swimming.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Nakanoshima Beach<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%20%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Irabu-Sawada (Shimojishima), Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>parking lot<\/td>\n<td>No dedicated parking lot (parking spaces available along the street)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>No restrooms or showers (the nearest restroom is at the Toriike parking lot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E4%B8%AD%E3%81%AE%E5%B3%B6%E6%B5%B7%E5%B2%B8%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17END\"><\/span>17END<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13041\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S__222830597-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"A traveler taking a photo with the sea at 17END in the background\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S__222830597-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S__222830597-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S__222830597-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S__222830597-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S__222830597.jpg 1477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>17END is a scenic coastline located at the northern tip of Shimojishima.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When the tide goes out, a pristine white sandy beach emerges, creating a beautiful contrast with the crystal-clear ocean\u2014it\u2019s a popular spot for photos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since the scenery changes dramatically with the tides,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Check the low tide times before you visit<\/span><\/strong>Let's do it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">17END Basic Information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=17END%20%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Irabu-Sawada (Shimojishima), Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>parking lot<\/td>\n<td>There are free parking spaces just before the parking barrier (limited availability).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>About a 40-minute drive from Miyako Airport (via the Irabu Bridge), and about 10 minutes from Miyako-Shimojishima Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>No restrooms, showers, or snack bar (the nearest restroom is in front of the Toriike parking lot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=17END%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/12067\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Link to Miyakojima Column Page\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> About 17END<br \/>\nFor more information, click here!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%B8%A1%E5%8F%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\"><\/span>Watakuchi Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13036\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0125_original-e1736579549693-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The white sandy beach stretching along Watari-guchi Beach on Irabu Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0125_original-e1736579549693-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0125_original-e1736579549693-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0125_original-e1736579549693-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0125_original-e1736579549693.jpg 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Watariguchi Beach is a white-sand beach on Irabu Island that curves like a bay.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The beautiful contrast between the crystal-clear sea and the white sandy beach makes this one of Irabu Island's most iconic beaches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are restrooms, showers, and a convenience store, so,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">It's a great place to stop by for a break while enjoying the beach<\/span><\/strong>It's the beach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Watakuchi no Hama Basic Information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E6%B8%A1%E5%8F%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">Irabu, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>Restrooms, showers, and a convenience store are available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E6%B8%A1%E5%8F%A3%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\"><\/span>Sawada Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4063\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Sawada Beach, dotted with large rocks\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/\u4f50\u548c\u7530\u306e\u6d5c_IMG_5601-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sawada Beach is a beach on Irabu Island that was selected as one of the \u201c100 Best Beaches in Japan\u201d in 1996.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is a mysterious landscape dotted with several large rocks in the sea; these rocks are believed to have been washed ashore by the Meiwa Tsunami.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since the incoming tide is fast and there are currents further out to sea,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Be mindful of the tide schedule when going into the ocean.<\/span><\/strong>Let's do it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#008796;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#00bac9;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Sawada Beach<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>address (e.g. of house)<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;text-decoration: underline\">1725 Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 35 minutes by car from Miyako Airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Notes<\/td>\n<td>Be careful when swimming, as the incoming tide is fast and there are strong currents offshore.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%9C%20%E6%B2%96%E7%B8%84%E7%9C%8C%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E5%B8%82%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E4%BD%90%E5%92%8C%E7%94%B0&amp;hl=ja&amp;z=15&amp;output=embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%B8%E3%81%AF%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%81%A7%E3%82%82%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%91%E3%82%8B%EF%BC%81%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%99%E3%82%81%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AF%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%93%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3\"><\/span>You Can Even Take a Tour to Toriiike! Recommended Activities on Irabu Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-15736\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30d1\u30f3\u30d7\u30ad\u30f3_260126_1-e1769408520328-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Two people taking a commemorative photo on a sightseeing tour of Irabu Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who \u201caren\u2019t confident behind the wheel\u201d or \u201cwant to see the sights efficiently,\u201d we recommend a guided sightseeing tour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">A Sightseeing Tour of Irabu Island\u2019s Scenic Spots, Including Torii Pond<\/span><\/strong>We are currently offering this tour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Irabu Island, you can also enjoy water activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi has been designated as an \u201cOutstanding Marine Leisure Service Provider\u201d (\u201cMaru-Yu\u201d) by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission (as of November 2025).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%8A%E8%89%AF%E9%83%A8%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E8%A6%B3%E5%85%89%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC\"><\/span>Irabu Island Sightseeing Photo Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14693\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5cf6\u5468\u904a\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251113_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tour participants taking a commemorative photo on the beach on Irabu Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5cf6\u5468\u904a\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251113_1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5cf6\u5468\u904a\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251113_1-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/LINE_ALBUM_\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u5cf6\u5468\u904a\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc_251113_1-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a half-day sightseeing tour that takes you across the Irabu Bridge and visits Watari-guchi Beach, Torii Pond, and 17END in that order.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A local guide will take you to recommended photo spots, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">We'll also give you the photo files for free<\/span><\/strong>The company is doing so.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Transportation is provided to hotels on Miyako Island and Kurima Island; the trip takes about 3 hours, and the tour is open to guests aged 2 to 75.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There's also a one-day tour that takes you all the way to Kurima Island.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/13032\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Irabu Island Sightseeing Tour (Half-Day)\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Sightseeing Tours on Irabu Island<br \/>\nClick here for details on the (half-day) program!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/13046\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Irabu Island &amp; Kurima Island Sightseeing Tour (1 Day)\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Sightseeing Tours of Irabu Island &amp; Kurima Island<br \/>\nClick here for details on (Day 1)!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E9%9D%92%E3%81%AE%E6%B4%9E%E7%AA%9F%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0\"><\/span>Blue Cave Snorkeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12143\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30b5\u30d0\u30a6\u30c4\u30ac\u30fc\u9752\u306e\u6d1e\u7a9f_240508_1-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling in the Blue Cave on Irabu Island, swimming through the blue-glowing waters\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the Blue Cave on Irabu Island, you can enjoy snorkeling in the sea, which glows blue as sunlight streams in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are many fish around the cave, and<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Experience snorkeling and cave exploration all at once<\/span><\/strong>Can be done.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The tour lasts about 2 hours, is open to participants ages 3 to 59, and the meeting point is the Sabautsuga Parking Lot on Irabu Island.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/11894\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Blue Cave Snorkeling\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Blue Cave Snorkeling<br \/>\nClick here for tour details!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96SUP\"><\/span>Seaman Grove SUP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12142\" src=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/S__190906374-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Participants enjoying stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing along the mangrove-lined waters of Irabu Island\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a tour unique to Irabu Island that takes you on a SUP adventure through both the ocean and the mangrove forests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From the Miyako Blue sea, we make our way into the green mangroves,<strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 102, 0) 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">A course where the changing scenery is a delight<\/span><\/strong>It is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The activity takes about 2 hours, and is suitable for ages 3 to 59.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/tour\/11970\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Seaman Grove SUP\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:7px;-moz-border-radius:7px;-webkit-border-radius:7px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Seaman Grove SUP<br \/>\nClick here for tour details!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%AE%AE%E5%8F%A4%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%AE%E9%80%9A%E3%82%8A%E6%B1%A0%E3%81%AB%E9%96%A2%E3%81%99%E3%82%8B%E3%82%88%E3%81%8F%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B%E8%B3%AA%E5%95%8F\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About the Toriike Pond on Miyako Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">How long does it take to tour Torii Pond?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Our sightseeing tour is designed to last about one hour, combining a visit to Torii Pond with the trip to the next destination.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Most people spend about half a day touring this area along with nearby spots like 17END and Watari-guchi Beach.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Are there parking lots and restrooms at Torii Pond?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">There is a parking lot and restrooms at Torii Pond.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">It takes about 5 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the pond along the walking path.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Why is Torii Pond said to be scary?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">This is because, in addition to the atmosphere of a deep, bottomless pond, there are legends\u2014such as the legend of the fish with a human face and the legend of the stepchild\u2014that end in tragedy.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Since this site has been designated as a National Scenic Spot and Natural Monument, please be quiet while visiting.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">How long does it take to get from Miyako Airport to Toriike?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">It takes about 35 to 40 minutes by car from Miyako Airport.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">We'll cross the Irabu Bridge, pass through Irabu Island, and head toward Shimoji Island.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Can even beginner divers dive at Torii Pond?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Torii Pond is a technically challenging spot with complex topography, so it is not recommended for those with little experience.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">First, get used to the ocean by trying a trial dive on Miyako Island, and then talk to a dive shop.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-summary\" itemprop=\"name\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Can I get to Toriike without a rental car?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ttsd_qa-detail\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div itemprop=\"text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">With the Irabu Island sightseeing tour from Miyako Island ADVENTURE PiPi, you can visit Torie Pond with round-trip transportation included from hotels on Miyako Island and Kurima Island.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">If you are staying on Irabu Island or Shimoji Island, you will be outside the shuttle service area, so please consult with our staff regarding the meeting location.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%95%E3%81%84%E3%81%94%E3%81%AB\"><\/span>in the end<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Torii-ike is a famous attraction on Shimojishima Island, featuring two ponds connected to the sea and home to a mysterious legend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although it\u2019s a bit of a drive\u2014about 35 to 40 minutes by car from Miyako Airport\u2014you can enjoy it as part of a half-day outing that includes a drive across the Irabu Bridge and visits to the nearby beaches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you're unsure about driving or want to make the most of your time, we highly recommend taking a guided sightseeing tour.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miyako-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header1\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" 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