A small, high-walled cove on Shimoji Island's southwest coast, nicknamed the "natural aquarium" for its dense coral cover and over 100 species of tropical fish in a sheltered bay only 2-4m deep near shore. Considered the top snorkeling spot in the Irabu/Shimoji area.

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Nearest station

~25 min by car from Miyako city center via Irabu Ohashi Bridge, then ~10 min further; roadside parking only (~10-15 cars, fills early Jul-Sep)

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