Irabu Bridge
Japan's longest toll-free bridge at 3.54km, connecting Miyako Island to Irabu Island over waters so turquoise they look computer-generated. Driving or cycling across at sunset is one of the great drives in Japan.
30 min–2 hours
Free
Always open (road bridge)
year-round
Bicycle rental from central Miyako city, 15 min ride to bridge entrance
Location
Why Visit
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Longest toll-free bridge in Japan at 3.54km
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Waters visible in 5 shades of blue from the bridge
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Sunset cycling is a Miyako Island staple
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Connects to quiet beaches and caves on Irabu Island
Local Tips
Cycling across the 3.54km bridge at sunset is a Miyako Island bucket-list activity — bicycle rental in central Miyako city takes about 15 minutes to ride to the bridge entrance. Irabu Island on the far side has secluded beaches and sea caves worth exploring. The water visible from the bridge appears in five distinct shades of blue on a clear day.
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