Barras Island (Miracle Island)
石垣島から西表島への行き方完全ガイド!大原港・上原港の違いやフェリー料金・所要時間を徹底解説Iriomote Island has two ports? Thorough explanation of the difference & access method There are two ports in Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, Ohara Port in the southeast and Uehara Port in the north. If you are going there for the first time, you may be wondering which one to use. This article describes the ferry to Iriomote Island [...].
What is Barasu Island?
Ballast Island" can be reached in about 10 minutes by boat from Uehara Port in Iriomote Island. There is a theory that its name is derived from "ballast" meaning "gravel" in English.
Barasu Island is a small uninhabited island located between Uehara Port and Hatoma Island in the northern part of Iriomote Island, and is also called "Miracle Island. The pure whiteAn island made entirely of coral reef fragmentsand surrounded by beautiful, crystal clear waters, it is a special spot.
The reason why the island of Barras is called the "miracle island" is because of its unique existence.
The island, which is only a few dozen meters in diameter, mostly sinks into the sea when the tide is high,They appear for a limited number of hours during the day.It is a "miracle island" that is not even on the map. It is a "miracle island" that does not even appear on maps.

It is the most photogenic spot in Iriomote Island, having been used for promotional videos, photogravure shoots, and photo weddings in the past!
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Tour of "Miracle Island" Barasu Island This tour offers a chance to experience the "Miracle Island" of Barasu, an uninhabited island only a few dozen meters in diameter formed by pieces of coral reefs! (25 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る 
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The area around Barasu Island is especially rich in eda coral, which attracts many fish in the clear water,snorkelingand diving.

Cruise tours that land on Barras Island are also popular, and many people are enchanted by its beauty.
By all means, why don't you experience Iriomote's No.1 photo spot when you come to Iriomote Island for sightseeing?
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Tour of "Miracle Island" Barasu Island This tour offers a chance to experience the "Miracle Island" of Barasu, an uninhabited island only a few dozen meters in diameter formed by pieces of coral reefs! (25 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る
Barras Island Details
| Location | Uehara, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa, JapanView on Map) |
| Access | 10 minutes by boat from Uehara Port |
| parking lot | - |
| toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | - |
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