Bayonnaise Rocks
ベヨネース列岩
A remote volcanic reef formation south of Tokyo, serving as a resting place for migratory birds and an active volcano site.
What it is
- A group of three large and several small reefs located 408 kilometers south of Tokyo.
- An active volcano registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency on the edge of the Myojinsho Caldera.
- A formation discovered by a French corvette in 1846, also known as Myojin Volcano.
- A resting place for migratory birds with a maximum elevation of 9.9 meters.
What to see
- Exposed volcanic rocks and reefs rising from the Pacific Ocean.
- Discolored water caused by ongoing volcanic activity near the site.
- Migratory birds resting on the rocky outcrops during their journey.
- The surrounding sea area where hydrothermal deposits of gold and silver exist on the seabed.
Getting there
- Access requires a six-hour boat journey from Hachijojima.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Bayonnaise Rocks Open in Google Maps
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