{"id":5439,"date":"2026-08-30T17:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T08:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/?p=5439"},"modified":"2026-08-30T17:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T08:31:16","slug":"miyakojima-toriike-pond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/miyakojima-toriike-pond\/","title":{"rendered":"Toriike Pond Miyakojima: Twin Sapphire Sinkholes by Rental Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Toriike Pond, Miyakojima \u2014 Two Sapphire Sinkholes Hiding on Shimoji Island<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n

If you’re planning a Miyakojima Island trip and want to see something genuinely otherworldly, put Toriike Pond (T\u014dri-ike)<\/strong> at the top of your list. Tucked into the limestone coast of Shimoji-jima \u2014 the small island connected to Miyakojima by the famous Irabu Bridge \u2014 Toriike is a pair of perfectly round, jewel-blue sinkholes that look like someone dropped two giant ink wells into the cliffs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

This article walks you through everything you need to know: how to get there by rental car, what to expect, parking, the easy 30\u201360 minute walk, and the surrounding coastal scenery<\/strong>. Toriike is one of the most rewarding free stops on the whole island, and with the right rental car you can build a relaxed half-day around it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\ud83d\udc49 Pro tip up front: Booking a Miyakojima rental car<\/a> is essentially required for this spot \u2014 there is no bus or train service to Shimoji-jima.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Quick Facts: What Is Toriike Pond Miyakojima?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Here’s the short version for travelers who want answers fast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n
Item<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n
Location<\/td>Shimoji-jima Island, Miyakojima Islands, Okinawa<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Address<\/td>\u6c96\u7e04\u770c\u5bae\u53e4\u5cf6\u5e02\u4f0a\u826f\u90e8\u4f50\u548c\u7530 (Sawada, Irabu, Miyakojima City)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
What it is<\/td>Two connected limestone sinkholes (cenotes) linked underground to the open sea<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Size<\/td>Larger pond \u2248 75 m diameter<\/strong>, depth \u2248 50 m. Smaller pond \u2248 55 m, depth \u2248 25 m<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Designation<\/td>National Natural Monument + Ramsar wetland site<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Entry fee<\/td>Free<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Parking<\/td>Free<\/span>, paved lot right at the trailhead<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Walking time<\/td>30\u201360 minutes (round trip on a flat, kid-friendly path)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
From Miyakojima Airport (MMY)<\/td>About 30 minutes by rental car<\/strong> via the Irabu Ohashi bridge<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
Best time of day<\/td>10:00\u201314:00, when the sun lights the water from above and the blue glows deepest<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n
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Why You Need a Rental Car to Visit Toriike Pond Miyakojima<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\"Toriike\r\n\r\n

The first thing you see on arrival is this \u2014 a wide-open, free parking lot under that classic Miyakojima sky. Shimoji-jima has no train, no subway, and essentially no public bus that reaches the western tip of the island where Toriike Pond Miyakojima sits. Taxis from Miyakojima city center can run high and won’t wait for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

That makes a rental car the only practical way to visit<\/strong>. The good news: driving in Miyakojima is genuinely easy. Roads are wide and quiet, parking everywhere is free, and the main routes from Miyakojima Airport (MMY) are well signed in English. Most travelers pick up a car at the airport and drive straight to Shimoji-jima as their first or second stop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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