Ikema Bridge
池間大橋
The 1,425-meter bridge linking the northern tip of Miyako Island with Ikema Island crosses shallow seas of transparent emerald water. You can also drive around Ikema Island.
Ikema Bridge opened in 1992 and spans 1,425 meters across the shallow sea between the northern tip of Miyako Island and Ikema Island. The water beneath the bridge is so clear you can see the bottom, and many visitors consider it the most beautiful sea color in the Miyako Islands. On the Miyako side, there is a parking lot and a viewpoint at the bridge approach. On Ikema Island, you can drive or cycle around the island (about 3 km) to visit Ikema Wetland and its beaches. The island has a few small eateries. The bridge is toll-free and open all day, but stopping on the bridge is prohibited. From Hirara city center, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cape Nishi-hennazaki
- Yukishio Museum
- Miyakojima Undersea Park
- Ogami Island
- Shimajiri Mangrove Forest
- Yabiji Coral Reef
- Sunayama Beach
- Makiyama Observatory