What is Barasu Island?
Barasu Island, which was not even on the map until a few years ago and can indeed be called an unexplored region, is located about 5 minutes by boat from Iriomote Island.
This Barasu Island is an uninhabited island with nothing.
There is no sand or trees like a beach at all.
This island is made of only white coral pieces.
Furthermore, this small island, which looks like it is about to sink into the sea, appears only at low tide.
It is called “Miracle Island” because it appears on the sea’s surface for only two hours daily.
Barasu Island is only a 5-minute boat ride from Iriomote Island.
Barasu Island, which appears only a few hours daily, is about 3 km from Iriomote Island.
It can be seen with the naked eye from the Uehara area of Iriomote Island.
There are no regular boats to Barasu Island, but snorkel boats owned by activity operators can take you there in 5 to 10 minutes, so those worried about getting seasick do not need to worry too much.
What to wear, what to bring, and what to rent for the Barasu Island tour
What to wear for Barasu Island tours
| Summer (April-October) | swimsuit, sandals, rash guard, leggings, light jacket, etc. |
| Winter (November-March) | swimsuit (worn inside a wetsuit), sandals, thick clothes that can get wet (clothes that can be worn during the transfer) |
What to bring for Barasu Island Tour
| Things to bring | sunscreen, sunglasses, drink, towel, hat, camera (waterproof recommended), sandals |
Barasu Island is filled with coral fragments, and it is too painful to walk barefoot.
It is recommended that you bring sandals.
Rental Equipment for Barasu Island Tour
| Rental equipment | snorkel mask, fins, life jacket, wetsuit (winter only) |
Creatures you can see on the Barasu Island tour
Sea turtle
n the waters around Barasu Island, endangered sea turtles can be seen.
Sea turtles can only be seen in clean waters and under certain conditions such as temperature and tides.
If you are lucky, you may even be able to swim with them.
Clownfish
The clownfish was made famous by Pixar’s movie “Finding Nemo.”
This fish, which lives in subtropical waters, is characterized by its bright orange and white stripes.
In these waters, where coral reefs are abundant and crystal clear, clownfish can be spotted simply by looking over the ocean without goggles.
Peach fairy basslet
Peach fairy basslets are considered difficult to keep in the average household.
They are small (10~30 cm long) but have beautiful white bellies and orange backs.
You will be lucky to see a group of Peach fairy basslets.
Barasu Island snorkel tour is available for those who do not need to be able to swim.
Life jackets are included in the snorkeling tour rental equipment for safety.
Therefore, even children and those not good swimmers can enjoy the crystal clear ocean just by floating.
Barasu Island snorkeling tours are perfect for family trips; even elementary school-aged children can participate.
Of course, couples and friends are also welcome!
Let’s enjoy the spectacular view of Barasu Island together.
