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17END (Shimojishima Airport Runway 17 End)
17エンド（下地島空港）Okinawa
A viewpoint at the northern end of Shimojishima Airport's Runway 17, named for the runway's 170-degree compass heading. At low tide a sandy shore is exposed in shallow turquoise water directly beneath the flight path, letting visitors watch touch-and-go training aircraft pass low overhead. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.7· 1,636 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Nearest station
- ~10 min by car from Shimojishima Airport, ~30 min from Miyako Airport; free parking (~20 spaces, fills before low tide); GPS nav should target "Nakanoshima Beach" or "Toori-ike" since "17END" doesn't resolve directly
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
bridge access only
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