[2025 Miyakojima Attraction] Travel Guide for Shimojishima Airport RW17 End (Updated Jul)

The most iconic feature of Shimojishima that comes to mind is surely the airport runway extending into the sea and the guiding light pier. The name '17 END' refers to the direction in which the airport runway extends. Due to land reclamation during the construction of Shimojishima Airport, the direction of the ocean currents changed, resulting in the accumulation of sand to form a beach. However, this beach only appears during low tide, hence it is also known as the 'Phantom Beach'. In addition to the endless azure Miyako blue seascape and the pristine white Phantom Beach, capturing the moment of an airplane's ascent or descent has made 17 END the most popular check-in spot on Shimojishima.

"17END" on Shimojishima Island, Miyako Islands This place, with its breathtaking Miyako blue sea, is an artificially created place created by land reclamation when constructing Miyako Shimojishima Airport, and is now a popular spot for its spectacular views🏝️ The official name of the place is "Shimojishima Airport RW17END", and it was named after an aviation term because it is located on the airport grounds✈️ By chance, it coincided with the time of the plane taking off and landing, and I was able to see the flight up close🫡 Thank the gods of timing🙏 Under a clear sky, the Miyako blue sea spreads out and the planes overlap. This is a view that can only be found here 😌 ------------------------------------------- [Access🚗] Driving from Miyako Airport towards Irabu Island takes about 30 minutes [Notes⚠️] Since it is not a managed area, there is no map code, and it may not be possible to find it on a navigation system. In that case, we recommend heading for the nearby "Toriike" or "Nakanoshima Beach" 👌 ------------------------------------------- #Okinawa #Miyakojima #Shimojishima #OkinawaTrip #MiyakojimaTrip #CoastWalk #MiyakoBlue #SceneryOfTheMiyakoIslands #ShimojishimaAirport #17END #Airplane #AmazingView #AmazingSpot #Drive #DriveTrip #CameraTrip #SingleLensReflex #canoneoskissx9i #TravelRecord #IslandTrip #SummerTrip #CutOutWorld #ILoveTravel #ILoveTravel #ILoveNature #japan #japantravel

Miyakojima Driving Trip - We're still going! When you come to Irabu Island, go to Shimoji Island. On the north side of Shimoji Island, there is a tourist attraction called ✅17END. It's famous for being a place where you can see planes landing at Shimoji Island Airport up close, or rather, directly below. The timing wasn't right, so I couldn't see the planes, but the sea around was as beautiful as ever, so I was very satisfied. 😌 It's about a 10-minute walk from the nearest parking lot. 🚶‍♂️ Don't forget your hat. ❗️ Crossing the Irabu Bridge again, I went to Miyako Island. I stopped by ✅Island Station Miyako, which I've always wanted to go to! This is a place where you can enjoy shopping for bento, souvenirs, melons, tempura, bread, and more! ✅Hisamatsu Tempura Shop ✅Miyakojima Gerard So I tried it! Tempura is delicious no matter where you eat it in Okinawa. To be honest, I thought it might be a bit oily (sorry), but it's not a problem at all lol At the Miyakojima Gerard store, the Miyakojima melon was delicious! The melon in the picture was only 500 yen! 😅 It was so sweet! I was surprised. This is delicious! Really You should definitely try it! Oh! Also, Miyakojima mascot character⁈ Mamoru-kun has many siblings, which was also surprising! They also sold piggy banks lol I wonder if he has 12 siblings⁈ #Okinawa#OkinawaTourism#OkinawaTrip#OkinawaMiyakojima#OkinawaMiyakojimaTourism#OkinawaMiyakojimaTrip#MiyakojimaTrip#MiyakojimaTourism#Shimojishima#ShimojishimaAirport#17end#MiyakojimaMelon#HisamatsuTempuraYa

On the way to Ishigaki Island

17END Report 🌅✨ 17END, a hidden scenic spot on Miyako Island, is a beautiful beach area that spreads out beyond the airport runway🏝️ The scenery of the pure white sand and the clear Miyako blue sea is so beautiful that you will never forget it once you see it🌊 At low tide, the vast sandy beach appears, and you can have a mysterious experience as if you are walking in the sea🌅 The scenery changes depending on the tide, so you can enjoy different expressions depending on when you visit✨ One of the unique pleasures of 17END is being able to see planes taking off and landing up close✈️ The planes taking off against the backdrop of the vast sea and sky are very impressive and perfect for taking photos and videos📸 It is a hidden spot where you can spend a relaxing time without too many tourists, and it is also perfect for a driving course🚗🌴 The best spectacular view awaits on a sunny day! Please come and visit this place where you can experience the extraordinary atmosphere that is unique to Miyakojima 🌺 #Miyakojima #17end #tripdomestictravel

#gw2022jp Pure white sandy beach. The shallow water continues, so you can walk a little farther at low tide. This is an artificially created place due to the landfill of Shimojishima Airport, and is not a natural beach. The landfill of the airport apparently blocked the tide, causing sand to accumulate on the seabed. The accumulation of sand made the water shallower, creating the shallow 17END! By the way, to take pictures of the beautiful blue scenery at this place, it must be sunny and at low tide. If it's cloudy, the color of the sea won't come out beautifully... Also, swimming is at your own risk💦 #photogenicspot #greatview #coupletrip