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Higashi-hennazaki Cape
Higashi-hennazaki Cape(東平安名崎), located at the southeasternmost of Miyako island of Okinawa Prefecture, is a cape stuck out into the cobelt blue sea.
photo by Miyakojima Tourism Association
This cape is approximately 2km long, 160km of width at a maximum, and 20m of height lying between Pacific Ocean and East China Sea. This spot with a stunnig blue background of the ocean is selected one of the 100 urban parks in Japan. The panorama view from the Higashi-hennazaki Cape is amazing!
photo by OCVB
White lighthouse stands at the tip of the cape
Hennasaki lighthouse is situated at the tip of the cape, which stands 24.5m high from ground level and 43m above sea level. The lighthouse is open for visitors only 150 yen of entrance fee, so it’s better to climb up to the top when you visit there. You will enjoy amazing 360-degree view from the tower.
photo by OCVB
The walking trail is a field of flowers
There is a walking trail from the parking to the lighthouse, and visitors enjoy seasonal flowers walking the path. White Easter lily (Teppo yuri) in spring and yellow or orange colored Gaillardia (Tenningiku) in summer will bloom beautifully everywhere.
photo by OCVB
photo by Miyakojima Tourism Association
A cape shooting out into the cobert blu sea and a spectacular view from there… There are a plenty of scenic spots in Miyakojima, but we recommend to see the amazing view from this cape!
Spot Information
| Name | Higashi-hennazaki Cape(東平安名崎) | |
| Address | Bebora, Gusuku cho, Miyako City, Okinawa, Japan | |
| Hours | – | |
| Closed | – | |
| Fees | – | |
| Website | http://en.okinawastory.jp |
Access
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Route1 | |
| Approximately 40 minutes from Hirara Port by Car | ||
| View Map |
