Tuishi
トゥイシ
This reef is Japan's official westernmost point and serves as a vital navigation landmark for local fishermen and rock anglers.
What it is
- A reef located north-northwest of Cape Irizaki that marks Japan's westernmost point.
- A designated low-tide line preservation area used by local fishermen for navigation.
- A site officially added to national maps in 2019 following a drone survey.
- A rock formation that appeared in records as early as the 1702 Genroku Kuniezu map.
What to see
- A small reef that remains visible above the water even during high tide.
- The rocky outcrop separated from Yonaguni Island by a seventy-meter stretch of water.
- A popular spot where local residents engage in rock fishing.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Tuishi Open in Google Maps
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