Miyakozaki Cape
宮古崎
A slender headland stretching into the East China Sea in Yamato Village, where a trail lined with silver grass leads to a lighthouse-like viewpoint with sweeping views.
Miyakozaki Cape lies west of Kunina in Yamato Village. A slender promontory juts about 1 km out into the East China Sea, its top covered in silver grass and meadows bent low by the sea wind. The walk to the tip takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with cliffs on both sides and the deep blue ocean below. On clear days you can see toward Tokunoshima. The cape has become a popular hiking spot on Amami's west coast thanks to social media. There is no shade and no facilities, so bring plenty of water in summer. Park near the Miyakozaki Tunnel area and walk from there, or go via Naze.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ohama Seaside Park
- Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest
- Materiya Falls
- Amami Museum
- Mount Yuwan
- Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park
- Saigo Takamori Exile Residence
- Oshima Tsumugi Village