Irabu Bridge
伊良部大橋
At 3,540 metres, the longest toll-free sea bridge in Japan, linking Miyako Island and Irabu Island, with 'Miyako Blue' gradients beneath it.
Irabu Bridge opened in 2015 and spans 3,540 metres. It is the longest non-toll bridge in Japan. Its midsection is raised so larger ships can pass underneath. When you drive up to the crest, the sea stretches blue on both sides, making it Miyako Island's most iconic road-trip view. On the Miyako Island side, there is a parking area and a viewing rest stop. On the Irabu Island side, you can climb Makiyama Observation Deck for a view over the whole bridge. The bridge is toll-free and open all day. Stopping on the bridge is prohibited, so take photos from the parking areas at each end. In strong winds, speed limits may be imposed or the bridge closed.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Makiyama Observatory
- Painagama Beach
- Toguchi Beach
- Sunayama Beach
- Yonaha Maehama Beach
- Kurima Bridge & Ryugujo Observatory
- Sawada Beach
- Nakanoshima Beach