'Underworld' under Yonaguni

Under the clear blue water to enchant that person is the remaining mysteries that the present human hand only touches its surface.

Yonaguni Islands are the epitome of Japanese culture. Located 68 miles off the east coast of Taiwan, Yonaguni is famous for its rugged, mountainous beaches. This place has a fresh and very wild climate. The island inhabitants are warm and hospitable, typical of Japanese traditional culture.

Yonaguni is also known for its wonderful natural scenery, which will bring tourists many exciting adventures.

However, the special attraction of this archipelago is the underwater ruins on the southern coast of Yonaguni Island. An enormous 100x50x25 artificial stone is placed perpendicularly. The stone's lifespan is estimated to be about 8000 years, which is an amazing number with carving techniques at that time. Various opinions have been made to explain the birth of this rock.

While there are some theories that these ruins are the remains of the Mu Continent, other archaeologists argue that they are the result of unexplainable geological processes, though When you see smooth passageways and stairs, you don't think this is just a 'natural phenomenon'.

This giant jelly mass was discovered by accident in 1995 when a sports diver exceeded the limit of the Okinawa coast. He was very alarmed when he saw a massive stone complex lying on the sea floor surrounded by a layer of coral.

The very next day, these mysterious ruins were posted in major Japanese newspapers and received positive feedback. Search teams of many archaeologists soon found many specimens of ancient civilizations deep in the water.

An interesting point is that the dome of this rock complex is well fitting, which reminds us of the architectural style of the Inca civilization. Debates about the ruins also relate to the origins of prehistoric civilization. The survey takes a lot of time and effort because it encounters obstacles from ocean currents.

Finally, the debate about the origin of this secret ruins also ends when marine geologists have proven that this is a man-made product. Japanese intellectuals such as Professor Masaaki Kimura of Ryukyu University also dismissed the transmission of boats to his former Mu continent. Some historians also argue that ancient civilization - the author of the above ruins - may have been around 10,000 years ago, ie before the opening of Egyptian civilization!

Besides the mysterious ruins deep in the water, the Yonaguni Islands also have many places to attract curious tourists. In winter, while diving, you can catch a whole bunch of hammerhead sharks or giant sharks that are hard to see elsewhere.

Archaeological divers can also dive to explore thousands of large and small caves and rocky populations near the island's southern coast. Daiyati Cave with the Light Temple at the bottom of the ocean is also an interesting destination.

The trip to the Yonaguni Islands can be quite risky. Aircraft and ferry services are frequently interrupted due to bad weather conditions. There are only 1-2 flights from Ishigaki each day to the airport of the small Yonaguni Airport at 10,000 yen for one-way tickets and 17,000 yen for round-trip tickets.

You can also come here by train from Ishigaki on Wednesday and Saturday with JPY 3,460 one way ticket and JPY 6,580 for round-trip tickets. Once you arrive at Yonaguni, you should be prepared to face a lot of dangers from the amazing underwater adventure.