Kyushu Okinawa
Koshiki Retto
Wild natural islands with rugged cliffs and untouched bays
Koshiki Islands are wild natural islands of immense beauty, the much lower population down here assists with the blue clarity of the water, a perfect stop for us to anchor and get the sea toys out.
An afternoon wander through the local village will have you delight at the narrow streets and old stone walls surrounding “Bukeyashiki” (houses) followed by a short hike to a 55m high waterfall.
Even our departure from the islands will prove to be scenic with rugged cliffs and untouched bays.
![image](../../../img/cruisingmap/kyushu_okinawa/koshiki_retto/001.jpg)
Nagamenohama Beach the sandy reef stretches approx..4km, home to living microorganisms which first appeared 3 billion years ago.
![image](../../../img/cruisingmap/kyushu_okinawa/koshiki_retto/002.jpg)
Kashima Cliff Towering at 150metres tall and showing its sharp horizontal layers. In the surrounding area there are many large and strangely shaped rocks.
![image](../../../img/cruisingmap/kyushu_okinawa/koshiki_retto/003.jpg)
Napoleon Rock An enormous rock standing at 127metres is named after the Emperor of the French, Napoleon, when viewed from the side.
![image](../../../img/cruisingmap/kyushu_okinawa/koshiki_retto/004.jpg)
Koshiki Daimyo Bridge
Cruising Maps
-
Amami
A haven of sea and sand
-
Beppu
A group of eight hot spring towns
-
Fukuoka & Omuta
Friendly people, fantastic ramen, Japan’s biggest festival
-
Goto Retto
Marine playground and former haven of secret Christianity
-
Iki
The island of gods, a connecting bridge since ancient times
-
Iriomote
The Galapagos of the East
-
Ishigaki
Japan’s southernmost city, a tropical paradise
-
Kagoshima/Ibusuki
Naples of the East ~ home to the great volcanoes
-
Karatsu
castles, caves, ceramic art and a day at the beach
-
Koshiki Retto
Wild natural islands with rugged cliffs and untouched bays
-
Miyako
A peaceful island in the sun for watersports, cycling and golf
-
Nagasaki
A vibrant port city full of color and international flair
-
Okinawa
Distinct island culture born of the age of Rukyu Kingdom
-
Setouchi
Unspoiled nature and Unique Culture
-
Taketomi
A time capsule of traditional Ryukyu culture and architecture
-
Yakushima
The country's first UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the best natural wonders
-
Yonaguni
The last place in Japan to see the setting sun
-
Zamami
Unspolied paradise in an emerald blue sea