Barasu Island Tour for a spectacular view!
Located about 400 kilometers from the main island of Okinawa, the Yaeyama Islands are unique islands, including Ishigaki and Taketomi Islands.
Did you know that there is a rare “Barasu Island” in such Yaeyama Islands?
The island is so tiny that it does not appear on maps, but it is charming.
Why don’t you tour from Kohama Island to Barasu Island, a tropical resort island, and admire its spectacular scenery?
Barasu Island is made of pieces of coral reef.
The tiny Barasu Island, only a few dozen meters in diameter, has attracted so much attention due to its unique island formation.
Barasu Island, located between Iriomote and Hatoma Islands, was formed by coral fragments deposited by tidal currents.
“Barasu” is a local dialect word meaning “pieces of coral.”
The island, unique in the world, was formed because of its proximity to Sekisei Shoko, one of the world’s most famous coral reef areas, where approximately 400 different types of coral reefs grow in colonies.
How to get to Barasu Island from Kohama Island
Scenic Barasu Island can be reached from Kohama Island by a 50-minute snorkel boat ride.
Barasu Island can be reached by day trip from Kohama Island, but there is no regular boat service; you must take a tour.
On the Kohama Island tour, you can experience snorkeling, admire the beautiful scenery, and spend time as you wish.
On the photogenic Barasu Island, enjoy taking photos and creating beautiful memories.
Creatures found around Barasu Island
Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are such precious sea creatures that their numbers have been declining in recent years and are listed as endangered.
The area around Barasu Island is a familiar spot for sea turtles, so you may be able to see them up close.
Clownfish
The clownfish, made famous by the movie “Finding Nemo,” is another sea creature most likely to be seen around Barasu Island.
Cute and eye-catching in their brightly contrasting orange, white, and black colors, clownfish are small fish, about 10 cm long, and often found in tropical coral reefs. Japan can only be seen around Amami-Oshima and Okinawa.
Akanehanagoi
The Akanehanagoi is a 9-centimeter-long fish that lives mainly south of Okinawa.
Its pinkish body characterizes it.
Take advantage of this beautiful pink-colored fish when snorkeling.
