The coast of Miyakejima was largely formed by lava cooling,and over time interesting geo-spots have formed to create this beautiful volcanic landscape. Megane Rock (Spectacle rock) is one such result, formed by two enormous arches lined together which have eroded over time to create a formation that looks like spectacles.

Over two nights, I stayed at a lovely, quiet inn called Yama no be やまのべ.
Rustic living is the entire theme here, with an extremely hospitable host who presents delicious homecooked meals made with local produce along with your accommodations.

These black beaches are rarely found, and are usually near volcanic formations. There's even some chatter of therapeutic health benefits that black sand can give.

Okatairo honpo 岡太楼本舗 manufactures a popular milk biscuit cracker 牛乳せんべい and is one of the locally-produced products of Miyakejima exported to Japan.

Oyamaichi 雄山一 is a shochu distillery that produces a range of local shochus, made from sweet potato and a combination of grain.

Shiitori-jinja 椎取神社 is the origin of all myths on the island, where the Shinto deity Kotoshironushi事代主神 took his first step on to Miyakejima when he crossed into this land. Make a prayer at this shrine and who knows, maybe some magic will rub off on you too.