Barras Island (Miracle Island)

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Barras Island (Miracle 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.

Barras Island (Miracle Island)

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

Barras Island (Miracle Island)

How to Play on Barras Island

The area around Barasu Island is especially rich in eda coral, which attracts many fish in the clear water,snorkelingand diving.

Barras Island (Miracle Island)

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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Barras Island Details

Location	Uehara, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa, JapanView on Map)
Access	10 minutes by boat from Uehara Port
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toilet	nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta)
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