Ogami Island
大神島
Known as the 'Island of the Gods,' this small island about 4 km north of Miyako has a population of just over twenty. It preserves ancient rituals, and its summit lookout offers views of the Miyako Islands.
Ogami Island is a small island about 4 km north of Miyako Island. Ferries from Shimajiri Port take about 15 minutes, and there are only a few sailings each day. Only about twenty people live on the island. Locals regard it as a sacred place, and a secret ritual called the Sojin Festival is still practiced today. Many areas of the island are off-limits to visitors or photography, so please follow all posted signs. Visitors can hike a path to the summit lookout, Tomidai, at about 75 meters, which offers a 360-degree view of Yabiji and Ikema Bridge. Along the shore, there are unusual mushroom-shaped rocks. The island has no convenience stores, and dining options are very limited.
Opening hours
Depends on ferry schedule
Nearby sights
- Yukishio Museum
- Shimajiri Mangrove Forest
- Ikema Bridge
- Miyakojima Undersea Park
- Cape Nishi-hennazaki
- Sunayama Beach
- Yabiji Coral Reef
- Painagama Beach