[2025 Miyakojima Attraction] Travel Guide for Ryuuguujo Observation Deck (Updated Jun)

Kurima Island is a small island that floats southwest of Miyako Island. 🏝️ This island boasts a gentle landscape of sugarcane fields. We went to the "Ryugujo Observatory," which is said to be the most spectacular spot. It is built on a hill and features a unique exterior that is unlike any other. From this place, you can see the best beach in the Orient, Yonaha Maehama Beach, and Kurima Bridge. 👀✨ The interior of the observation deck is worthy of the name of Ryugujo, and is decorated with tropical wall paintings of sea turtles and coral. 😌 ※The shisa standing on the roof, as if to see off the people who visit this place, was emotional and cute. lol I couldn't help but take a secret photo from behind. 📸 -------------------------------------------- [Access 🚗] Driving from Miyako Airport towards Kurima Island takes about 20 minutes. -------------------------------------------- #Okinawa #Miyakojima #OkinawaTrip #MiyakojimaTrip #SummerTrip #IslandTrip #KurimaIsland #SpectacularSight #Beautiful view spot #Ryugu Castle Observatory #Great nature #100 natural views #Kurima Bridge #Landscape of Kurima Island #Drive #Drive trip #Miyako Blue #Camera trip #SLR #canoneosx9i #Travel record #I love traveling #I love travelling #I love nature #Great nature of Japan #Travel in Japan #Go on a trip to enjoy Japan even more #japan #japantravel

Miyakojima City in Okinawa Prefecture is famous for its beautiful sea. Diving and other marine sports are popular in the crystal clear emerald green and cobalt blue waters. Right in front of me was Yonaha Maehama Beach and Tokyu Hotel Resort, which I found soothing.

Ryugujo Observatory is located on Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture. It's about a 20-minute drive from Miyako Airport. When you cross the Kurima Bridge and enter Kurima Island, you'll see this small observation deck. This observation deck, which looks like Ryugujo Castle, has three floors, and the view from the third floor is exceptional! In front of you is Yonaha Maehama Beach, and on the left and right you can see the wonderful views of Irabu Island and the Kurima Bridge. The ocean below you has a beautiful gradation of blue to green created by the sand and coral roots. This is a spot that we can definitely say you should visit if you come to Miyako Island. Please come and visit us! ! #Amazing view #Summer trip #Couple trip #Historical site #Japan Genki Project #Summer trip #Amazing view #Trip with children

🇯🇵 Miyako Island Exploring Miyako Island for the first time on a 1-night, 2-day cycling trip 🚴 Since I don't have a driver's license, my transportation options were limited. Therefore, I prioritized the location and facilities of the hotel, pinned my must-visit spots on a map, and planned a smooth itinerary. Thanks to thorough preparation and favorable weather, my "whirlwind cycling tour of Miyako Island" turned out to be an amazing trip 🚴🏝️🩵. Even by bicycle, I was able to fully enjoy and feel satisfied with the journey. Here's a breakdown of the places I visited and the itinerary. 🗺️ Travel Itinerary 【Day 1】 Shimojishima Airport → Cafe Olu Olu Ki → Hotel Check-in → Kurima Bridge → Rakuen no Kajitsu (Paradise Fruits) → Ryugujo Observatory → Musunun Beach → Yonaha Maehama Sunset 【Day 2】 Yonaha Maehama → FamilyMart in Miyako Island → Chiisana Shiawase Sakuri (Small Happiness Sakuri) → Kamama Ridge Park → Downtown Souvenir Shopping → Kuninaka Store → Shimojishima Airport 🚴 Transportation ⚫︎ Bus, rental bicycle, walking 🏨 Accommodation ⚫︎ Marine Lodge Marea Miyakojima ☑︎ Recommended Points ⚫︎ Rental bicycles available ⚫︎ Large public bath ⚫︎ Within a 10-minute walk to Yonaha Maehama ⚫︎ Near Kurima Bridge ⚫︎ Quiet location ⚠︎ Points to Note ⚫︎ No convenience stores or izakayas nearby ⚫︎ Far from downtown ⚫︎ No streetlights, so be cautious at night 🍴 Gourmet Spots ⚫︎ Cafe Olu Olu Ki ⚫︎ Rakuen no Kajitsu (Paradise Fruits) ⚫︎ Chiisana Shiawase Sakuri (Small Happiness Sakuri) ⚫︎ Kuninaka Store ⚫︎ A-COOP ⚫︎ FamilyMart in Miyako Island 📌 Useful Information ⚫︎ The airport → local bus operates in sync with flight arrivals and departures, so public transportation is reliable for getting around. ⚫︎ Buses on the island run very infrequently, so prior research is essential.

📍Kurima Island Ryugujo Observatory An observation deck modeled after Ryugujo Castle. When you climb up to the three-story observation deck, you can see not only Kurima Island, but also Miyako Island, the beautiful sea of ​​Maehama, and even the 1,690-meter-long Kurima Bridge. This place where you can enjoy the view from a high point on an island that is mostly flat is rare. Near the observation deck is a cafe called "Fruits of Paradise," where you can eat original dishes made with organic produce. In front of you is Maehama Beach, and on the left and right you can see the wonderful views of Irabu Island and the Kurima Bridge. #0yentravelJanuary2025

This is an observation deck shaped like a castle from a fairy tale, where you can see the spectacular view of the emerald blue sea and islands✨ The building has a 360-degree view, and you can see the Kurima Bridge, Irabu Bridge, and more!! The weather was great, and I was surprised at how beautiful the color of the sea was!! I was really moved✨ There were not many people, so I was able to enjoy the view of Miyakojima at my own pace!! [Name] Ryugujo Observatory [Location] Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture 906-0000 #0 Yen Travel Autumn #Miyakojima Trip #Miyakojima Tourism #Domestic Travel

Kurima Island, located southwest of Miyako Island, is one of the islands that can be easily accessed by crossing a bridge from Miyako Island. The Ryugujo Observatory on this island is popular as a spot where you can easily view Miyako's beautiful sea. 💡 The observation deck looks like a castle in Ryugujo. It has a three-story structure with a ground floor, first floor, and second floor, so why not go up to the second floor for a better view? From there, you can see the emerald sea that is typical of Miyako. 😀 You can easily enjoy the spectacular world of Irabu Island and Irabu Ohashi Bridge in the background on the left, Yonaha Maehama Beach in front, and Kurima Ohashi Bridge on the right. ✨ The road to the parking lot is narrow, and there are places with poor visibility as it runs through some villages. Please drive carefully and slow down ⚠️ Visited: September 2024 #Photo Spot 2024 #100 Travel Styles #Domestic Travel #Okinawa #Miyakojima #Miyakojima Travel #Kurima Island #Observation Deck #View Spot #Ocean View #Ryugujo Observation Deck

A representative spot for a great view of Miyakojima is the Ryugujo Observatory. Cross the Kurima Bridge, enter Kurima Island, and go right. You'll come across a place that makes you wonder if it's really there. A great spot with a panoramic view of the Miyako Blue! It's like looking towards Yonaha Maehama! This place is so beautiful that you can't miss it! You should definitely go! There are even tourist buses here! 📍Ryugujo Observatory Address: Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture 906-0000 Opening hours: 24 hours #0 yen trip

~ Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture ~ Kurima Island Ryugu Observatory A spectacular spot overlooking the Kurima Bridge and Miyako Blue! ☑️Cross the Kurima Bridge to the Ryugu Observatory! A spectacular spot overlooking the scenery of Miyako Island! ☑️You can also see the Kurima Bridge! You can see the bridge connecting Miyako Island and Kurima Island! ☑️Across is Maehama Beach, the most beautiful beach in the Orient! You can enjoy the endless blue sky, blue sea, white sand beach, and the spectacular view of paradise! A recommended observation deck that you should definitely stop by when you go to Miyako Island✨ Address: Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture 906-0000 Opening hours: 24 hours Cost: Free Parking available Recommended: Sunny days ⚠ Caution: Kurima Bridge may be closed during strong winds. #0 yen trip #Miyako Island #Kurima Island #Seaside scenery #Amazing scenery #Travel with me

This is a three-story observation deck in the shape of Ryugujo Castle, located on a hill on Kurima Island. You have to go up and down the stairs, but the magnificent view that spreads out before you is so amazing that it will move you. On the opposite shore you can see Yonaha Maehama Beach, Kurima Bridge, and Irabu Bridge. The breeze is good and cool, so you can relax. The wind is strong, so be careful not to blow away your hat or sunglasses! Facility name 📍Ryugujo Observatory Address 📍Shimoji Kurima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture Access 📍 About 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport 5 minutes by car from Kurima Bridge. About 30 minutes on foot #MiyakojimaTrip #Miyakojima #DomesticTrip #Japan #Sakura2024 #KurimaIsland #KurimaBridge #BreathtakingSpot #BreathtakingSight

Miyakojima is a resort island with a dazzling blue sea. Kurimajima is a small remote island located across from Yonaha Maehama Beach, the whitest sand beach in the Orient that represents Miyakojima. There is the Ryugujo Observatory, which offers a view that will impress anyone who visits. ☀️🌴🌺🐠🌻 The Ryugujo Observatory is three stories tall. To get to the observation space, you have to climb a staircase surrounded by colorful walls, and along the way there is a small window overlooking the sea. Even the view from this small window is already a spectacular sight, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a spectacular view! This is a recommended spot that I would like to put on my top three when sightseeing in Miyakojima! ! ! ! #OkinawaTourism #MiyakojimaTourism #Ryugujo