What can you find at Ikema Island Lighthouse, the northernmost point of the Miyako Islands?

There are two lighthouses in the Miyako Islands, centered around Miyako Island.

One of them is the Hennasaki Lighthouse, located southeast of Miyako Island.
Located at the southernmost tip of Miyako Island, this lighthouse is famous as Japan's southernmost lighthouse, offering stunning views of the surrounding area and opportunities for interior tours.

Another one is the "Ikema Island Lighthouse," located on Ikema Island, in the northernmost area of Miyako Island.
This time, we're focusing on the "Ikema Island Lighthouse" and have investigated what kind of place it is!

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1. What is Ikema Island Lighthouse?
2. How to access Ikema Island Lighthouse
3. Spots around Ikema Island Lighthouse

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What is Ikema Island Lighthouse?

Ikema Island Lighthouse is located at the northernmost tip of Ikema Island in the Miyako Islands. It is a 23-meter-long white lighthouse equipped with weather instruments, which play a role in providing weather information such as wind direction, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

The interior of the Ikema Island Lighthouse is not open to the public, and the surrounding area has not been developed for tourism.

However, when driving across the flat island of Ikema, you can see the white lighthouse from a distance.
It's also a symbol of the northernmost point of the Miyako Islands, so it would be a great place to visit and take photos to commemorate reaching the northernmost point.

How to access Ikema Island Lighthouse

Ikema Island Lighthouse is about a 35-minute drive from Miyako Airport.
It's about a 5-minute drive from Ikema Ohashi Bridge; just keep going straight along Prefectural Road 230, which is the outer ring road of Ikema Island.

Let's rent a car to get to Ikema Island Lighthouse.
However, since this is not a tourist attraction, there is no parking available. If you wish to park to take photos, there is a space just before the lighthouse large enough for one car, so please park in a way that does not obstruct traffic.

Ikema Island Lighthouse

Address: Hirara Ikema, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture

Remarks: No parking lot

Spots around Ikema Island Lighthouse

There are several recommended tourist spots around Ikema Island Lighthouse. Be sure to visit them when you tour Ikema Island.

Ikizu Beach: Approximately 1 minute by car from Ikema Island Lighthouse

This natural beach is famous for its "Heart Rock" and is also great for snorkeling. At low tide, the heart-shaped rock emerges from the water, making it a popular photo spot.

Ikema Marshland: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Ikema Island Lighthouse

Located in the center of Ikema Island, this is Okinawa Prefecture's largest wetland and one of Japan's 500 Important Wetlands. It serves as a feeding ground for migratory birds, and you can enjoy panoramic views of the wetland from the observation deck.

Kaginmi Beach (Ikema Rope): Approximately 1 minute by car from Ikema Island Lighthouse.

Located on the opposite side of Ikizu Beach from Ikema Island Lighthouse, this is a hidden gem of a beach popular with locals. Access is a bit challenging, as you have to descend using a rope to reach the beach, but it's a very private beach with crystal-clear water.

Final thoughts

Although not a tourist attraction, the Ikema Island Lighthouse, with its striking pure white appearance, is a valuable landmark for the island's fishermen and also provides weather information.
It's not a major tourist spot, but if you visit Ikema Island, you should definitely stop by!